Lucille Ball didn’t just make millions of people laugh uproariously. She blazed a whole new path for women in the entertainment industry that still resonates today. Her bravery and willingness to try absolutely anything to elicit a chuckle changed the rules of television. Comediennes Carol Burnett, Lily Tomlin, Debra Messing and Suzanne Somers reveal to us how they were uniquely inspired by Lucy’s comic genius. But simply being funny was never enough for her. The shrewd, enterprising redhead—whose drama-filled personal life was constantly at odds with her public persona—struggled against a system created by men, all the while cementing her legacy by building an entertainment empire that would transform Hollywood as we know it.

During seven years of cheesecake, slut-shaming and massive laughs, The Golden Girls was TV’s unlikeliest smash hit. Pairing three beyond-seasoned TV pros and one small-screen newbie with impeccable writing resulted in a sitcom that was as progressive as it was hilarious. Still, the very real drama behind the camera was worthy of its very own studio audience, and only now—with the show enjoying a major pop-culture revival—are we learning just how daunting the ride really was.

Rue McClanahan was beloved for playing the sassy Southern Belle, Blanche Devereaux, on the classic show “The Golden Girls.” But behind the smiles, Rue’s life was blighted by heartbreak, disease and near-death experiences.
Her cause of death was reported as a stroke, which is most commonly caused by a blood clot to the brain. Mysteriously, however, Rue was taking the drug Warfarin, which is a powerful anticoagulant medication specifically designed to prevent blood clotting. So why did the actress die of a stroke at the age of 76? World renowned Forensic Pathologist, Dr. Michael Hunter needs to analyze every detail of the limited information available to piece together the answer

The death of Florence Henderson in November 2016, best known as Carol Brady in The Brady Bunch, left her fans the world over mourning the loss of an iconic mother figure. She was 82 but looking characteristically vibrant on live TV just days beforehand, her death caught everyone by surprise.
With a career spanning over 60 years, Florence was an incredibly multi-talented performer on stage and screen. The last of 10 children, she grew up in extreme poverty. But by the age of 19, thanks to her remarkable determination and work ethic, she became an overnight Broadway star and was rarely out of the spotlight for the rest of her life. Reports state that Florence died from complications with her heart leading to complete heart failure. Working and travelling flat out to the very end undoubtedly put her under great mental and physical strain. But her heart may also have been burdened by a period of heavy drinking and living, depression, a hysterectomy and osteoporosis drugs. By her mid 70s, Florence was suffering from an irregular heartbeat and coronary artery disease leading to major surgery, including a procedure just 24 hours before she died. With the help of Florence’s medical history and eyewitness accounts, world renowned forensic pathologist Dr Michael Hunter, digs deep to discover exactly what caused the heart of America’s beloved Mom to fail so suddenly.

Among the most enduring TV sitcoms of all time, “Bewitched” remains beloved nearly sixty years after its debut. The series lead, Elizabeth Montgomery, was a complex, strong-willed woman whose life and career became an ongoing quest for love and recognition she never received from her movie star father. Bewitched became one of television’s biggest hits during the turbulent 1960s, a time that was symbolic of the series’ behind-the-scenes turmoil. Bewitched’s magic became an escape from the era’s political assassinations, race riots, and counterculture. In the midst of it all, Elizabeth received death threats for protesting the Vietnam War, having “two Darrins” became controversial and threw the show into turmoil, and rumored on-set affairs threatened to derail ABC’s cash cow. Following Bewitched, Elizabeth unexpectedly received another wave of fame, becoming the small screen’s first “Queen of the TV-Movies” with groundbreaking films like A Case of Rape and The Legend of Lizzie Borden. She eventually marries a fourth and final time, to actor Robert Foxworth, and dies too soon at only 62, from colon cancer. But like Lucille Ball before her, Elizabeth becomes an influential Hollywood female powerhouse, a trailblazer who continues to bewitch millions of TV viewers around the world.

Not only is I Love Lucy considered to be one of the best sitcoms in history, the forward-thinking of Ball and Arnaz revolutionized how television is made on multiple levels. The story of an inter-cultural married couple, not to mention the world’s first pregnancy announcement (and birth) on television is just part of why this sitcom, that premiered 70 years ago, is still relevant today.

While only airing for three seasons, Gilligan’s Island has one of the most catchy and memorable theme songs ever recorded and the series has taken on a life of its own for decades. We take a close look how the seven castaways secured their place on the island, and made a real impact on pop culture.

One of the most beloved sitcoms of the 80s and 90s didn’t start off that way – after its 1982 premiere, Cheers was on the chopping block for NBC, as it ranked nearly last in the ratings. Due to a loyal – and growing – fan base, who was eager to see the ups and downs of the first “will they or won’t they” couple, Sam and Diane, the series eventually grew to a top-ten certified hit for eight of its 11 seasons. Cheers spent one season at number one and became one of the most popular series in history; its series finale was watched by an estimated 93 million viewers. We take a close and intimate look at the early days of Cheers, the shock and awe of Shelly Long’s decision to leave the series during its heyday, the casting of unique and memorable characters, and how Cheers became a true destination for anyone who wanted to go “where everybody knows your name.”

A suspect tries to flee during a traffic stop; police respond to a domestic disturbance; officers use force to stop a vehicle.

Police arrest a man for prostitution and narcotics; a man is suspected of domestic violence; a man walking down a street at night with a shotgun is arrested.

A suspect leads police on a car chase; officers respond to a neighborhood feud that involves guns; officers arrest men who are hiding weapons and drugs in their home; a women is arrested for drug possession.

A man out of jail on bond is arrested for drug possession; officers arrest a man for disorderly conduct; a man is arrested for DUI.

Across the world, policing has key characteristics: find criminal, catch criminal, arrest criminal. But the reality of each case can be scary and dangerous, as most criminals have no intention of being brought to justice. In Grand Rapids, USA, we have exclusive access to the police officers involved in the manhunt and capture of a dangerous and desperate felon. He breaks free from a stun gun and hides from officers on a building site. Finally, he makes a break for freedom and attacks an officer. In the UK police are taken by surprise by a man and his Samurai sword. An officer is stabbed and it’s a race to the hospital to save his life. In the sleepy town of Glendale – one of the safest places in America – an officer on a routine call is suddenly faced with a man intent on killing. Shots are fired as the cop is forced into oncoming traffic with the crazed knifeman in pursuit. While in Brazil we interview the dog handler who single-handedly tracked down two armed robbers who tried to escape arrest in the jungle.

Policing is one of the toughest careers on Earth and sometimes even the most earnest of cops get it wrong. When they do the ramifications are massive. Their actions can taint every officer on the force and change lives for ever. Some crimes are so violent and so personally motivated that every cop involved and person affected will never forget the events. We have access to cops in South Euclid, USA, who chase down a wanted man, corner him in Lake Eerie and bring him down. Only then do they learn how dangerous and murderous he really is. In Sao Paulo, Brazil, we have the moment a gang of kidnappers are brought down by flash police raids. One of the most prolific cities in the world for kidnapping, cops here are experts at tracking these criminals down, but every raid is dangerous. In Savannah, USA, cops get it wrong, very wrong. This time police body cameras act as the gatekeeper. Proving the action of officers to be wrong and saving an innocent man from going to jail for no justifiable reason. In South Africa motorbike cops never give up. We have amazing footage of a chase through a township with the officer firing at the gang’s car and finally bringing it to a halt, all on his own!

Front-line cops across the world have to deal with criminals they are trying to arrest, attempting to use deadly force in a bid to escape. For this reason, police forces often arm their officers. It’s a recipe for bloodshed, but when a criminal is prepared to shoot first, the cops have to make sure they never shoot again. In South Carolina, a cop is shot at point blank range. His capture glasses record everything as he fights for his life and ordinary members of the American public come to his rescue. In Spain the police have a not-so-secret-weapon, The Gangster Catcher of Europe. She is not only determined to bring every criminal to justice, she is also good at her job, very good. We have an exclusive interview with her and the moment one of her most high-profile cases is cracked, as she tracks down a dangerous British fugitive who escaped from a UK court and went on the run in Spain for years. In Clovis, New Mexico a cop is faced with a strange traffic stop. A man on a bike, riding at night with no lights. Everything is going well, until the man flees. The officer chases him down and takes a bullet for his efforts. Not every incident police are called to involves a criminal. In Charlotte, Michigan, police are called to a house fire. A family are stuck inside and the brave cops have to get everyone out before the place erupts in flames.

Across the world, policing has key characteristics: find criminal, catch criminal, arrest criminal. But the reality of each case can be scary and dangerous, as most criminals have no intention of being brought to justice. In Grand Rapids, USA, we have exclusive access to the police officers involved in the manhunt and capture of a dangerous and desperate felon. He breaks free from a stun gun and hides from officers on a building site. Finally, he makes a break for freedom and attacks an officer. In the UK police are taken by surprise by a man and his Samurai sword. An officer is stabbed and it’s a race to the hospital to save his life. In the sleepy town of Glendale – one of the safest places in America – an officer on a routine call is suddenly faced with a man intent on killing. Shots are fired as the cop is forced into oncoming traffic with the crazed knifeman in pursuit. While in Brazil we interview the dog handler who single-handedly tracked down two armed robbers who tried to escape arrest in the jungle.

Policing is one of the toughest careers on Earth and sometimes even the most earnest of cops get it wrong. When they do the ramifications are massive. Their actions can taint every officer on the force and change lives for ever. Some crimes are so violent and so personally motivated that every cop involved and person affected will never forget the events. We have access to cops in South Euclid, USA, who chase down a wanted man, corner him in Lake Eerie and bring him down. Only then do they learn how dangerous and murderous he really is. In Sao Paulo, Brazil, we have the moment a gang of kidnappers are brought down by flash police raids. One of the most prolific cities in the world for kidnapping, cops here are experts at tracking these criminals down, but every raid is dangerous. In Savannah, USA, cops get it wrong, very wrong. This time police body cameras act as the gatekeeper. Proving the action of officers to be wrong and saving an innocent man from going to jail for no justifiable reason. In South Africa motorbike cops never give up. We have amazing footage of a chase through a township with the officer firing at the gang’s car and finally bringing it to a halt, all on his own!

Front-line cops across the world have to deal with criminals they are trying to arrest, attempting to use deadly force in a bid to escape. For this reason, police forces often arm their officers. It’s a recipe for bloodshed, but when a criminal is prepared to shoot first, the cops have to make sure they never shoot again. In South Carolina, a cop is shot at point blank range. His capture glasses record everything as he fights for his life and ordinary members of the American public come to his rescue. In Spain the police have a not-so-secret-weapon, The Gangster Catcher of Europe. She is not only determined to bring every criminal to justice, she is also good at her job, very good. We have an exclusive interview with her and the moment one of her most high-profile cases is cracked, as she tracks down a dangerous British fugitive who escaped from a UK court and went on the run in Spain for years. In Clovis, New Mexico a cop is faced with a strange traffic stop. A man on a bike, riding at night with no lights. Everything is going well, until the man flees. The officer chases him down and takes a bullet for his efforts. Not every incident police are called to involves a criminal. In Charlotte, Michigan, police are called to a house fire. A family are stuck inside and the brave cops have to get everyone out before the place erupts in flames.