The Secret Life of...

The 3D catalogue: film cases on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalogue in 3D

The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this series is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

Each episode focuses on a specific food like cookies or coffee. The host visits restaurants and places around America to learn how that food is made and to share its history.

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What happens

The Secret Life of... is a television show on the Food Network originally hosted by Jim O'Connor, then later by George Duran. The ellipsis in the title refers to the food item or style of food which is featured during the 30 minute program. Included in the lineup are: cookies, steak, comfort foods, coffee, tailgating and popcorn. The show combines history segments with recipe segments. The history segments highlight key events in a food's history, usually including where it originated. In the recipe segments, George travels to different parts of America to become an "assistant" in the kitchen of a store or restaurant which specializes in the item featured in the episode. Actor Jim O'Connor hosted the show for the first several years of it being aired. During the O'Connor era, the show ended with the "Jim O'Connor Road Show" where Jim highlighted locations and festivals which celebrate food in unique ways. As of April 23, 2007 (April 2 was the date announced in aired promos), George Duran took over hosting duties. George Duran was formerly the host of Food Network's Ham on the Street. The series was developed by Sara Hutchison and Kerry Lambert for Greystone Television. Kerry Lambert was the show runner for 7 of its 8 seasons. Writers and Directors on the series include Scott Burgin, Phil Brody, Artemis Fannin, and David Case. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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