Oddities is a half-hour documentary/reality television program which follows the operation of an East Village, Manhattan shop which trades in antiques and other rarities. The show premiered on November 4, 2010, and airs on the Discovery Channel and its sister network, the Science Channel.
Oddities focuses on the day-to-day operation of Obscura Antiques & Oddities, and stars co-owners Mike Zohn and Evan Michelson and buyer Ryan Matthew, with appearances by other employees and customers. The store's employees search flea markets, personal collections, auctions, and antique shows for unique and unusual artifacts. Odd items bought and sold by the shop or featured on the show have included a mummified cat, a Rhesus monkey skull, art made from nail clippings, and a straitjacket.
Paradise Hotel is an American reality television program. In the show, a group of singles live in a luxurious hotel resort, competing to see who can stay in the hotel the longest. Each week, the contestants pair off into couples, and must share a hotel room together. One person is left over, and he or she must either pair up in the following episode, or leave the hotel to be replaced by a new contestant. The format was created by Mentorn, a British production company, which has produced various versions of the show around the world.
Chef Antonia Lofaso challenges the foremost cooks from the East and West Coasts to step up in the ultimate battle to determine which coast does summer food best.
The Amazing Journey is an Israeli documentary TV series that explores and studies cultures, their history, religion, ceremonies and geography, through their reflection in the local food. The 7th season of The Amazing Journey will take place in the USA, where the two presenters would explore some of America's best cuisines.
The Voice of Bulgaria is a Bulgarian reality singing competition and local version of The Voice of Holland. Its first season was held in the summer of 2011 on bTV.
Acclaimed pastry chef Gale Gand hosts this series where the emphasis is on what many people consider to be the best part of the daily meal: dessert! From chocolate tiramisu to frozen lemon mousse cones and every stomach-stretching treat in between, Gand provides step-by-step instructions for preparing these gut-busting gobs of goodness in your own kitchen. While the occasional light confection is sprinkled into the mix, the main menu is downright sinful, so viewers concerned with their girth are recommended to change the channel as quickly as possible.
Factory Girl is the Korean reality version of the movie The Devil Wears Prada, with the nine members of Girls' Generation taking on the role of fashion editors for a magazine aimed at teenagers and young adults. The editor of Elle Girl Korea, Nam Yoon Hee, as well as other faculty, frequently appeared on the show to give the Girls' Generation members assignments and guidance.
Fred Sirieix welcomes hungry-for-love teens to the First Dates restaurant, as the 16 to 19-year-olds take their first steps in the land of real-world dating
High school students across South Korea compete to create the best school lunch. With Chef Baek Jong-won as their guide, which team will get crowned as the best high school chefs?
Talented family bands performing in all genres take center stage in front of celebrity judges to compete for a recording contract with Republic Records and the chance to win a $250,000 cash prize.
Up on Cold Mountain, in the heart of the Appalachians, life isn't easy. Mountain folk have learned get by with little. But two men up in these hollers truly embody the Hillbilly lifestyle: inventor Eugene Runkis and his best friend Spencer Bolejack. Together, these two unlock the secrets of the mountain to help them put food on the table and support their families. And if that means concocting gadgets from what most people would consider trash, that's suits them just fine. With their innate Hillbilly skills, they can survive whatever Mother Nature throws in their path.
Kim Woodburn and Aggie MacKenzie give a new meaning to the calling, The British Are Coming! The British Are Coming! Then they take aim on the most messy in the U.S.! You think your house is "a mess" , you have got to see this! Two very proper ladies from across the pond tear through homes in America on a mission. Some of these episodes are unbelievable and if the tips they hand out for cleaning success aren't enough, knowing your house really isn't the mess you thought it was, should be! When's the last time you polished copper with ketchup and scrubbed tubs with baking soda and lemon juice; how about fog-proofing mirrors in the bathroom with shaving cream? Tune in and find out, How Clean Is Your House?