A Day in the Life

2011
4.1
19 reviews
TV-MA
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Season 1 episodes (6)

1 Richard Branson
8/17/11
Join Sir Richard Branson - jet-setting billionaire, Founder of the Virgin Group's 300+ companies, and devoted philanthropist - as he takes us through a day in the life of one of the world's most successful entrepreneurs. After an evening at Buckingham Palace with Queen Elizabeth II and President Obama, Branson hops on a plane to Chicago, where he's launching two new routes from Los Angeles and San Francisco. Following a slew of press interviews, Branson heads downtown to rub shoulders with celebrities and journalists at the launch party. As the soiree rages on, Branson slips out to catch the red-eye back to Europe.
2 Russell Peters
8/24/11
Join actor and stand-up comedian Russell Peters as he takes us through a day in the life of his New Majority comedy tour. Waking up around 2 pm, Peters joins the rest of his entourage for a late breakfast in downtown Washington, D.C. Following a not-so-quick stop at a local clothing store, Peters hurries to Fairfax, VA to prepare for opening night with fellow comedians Lisa Lampanelli, Gabriel Iglesias, and Steve Byrne. After the show, Russell heads out for drinks with his crew, stopping for some late-night pizza before heading back to the hotel.
3 will.i.am
8/31/11
Join Black Eyed Peas front man, fashion designer, and social advocate will.i.am as he takes us through a day in the life of an international hip-hop superstar. Quickly dodging the paparazzi outside his Paris hotel, will.i.am heads for a fitting and consultation with Japanese fashion designer Ryunshu, with whom hes collaborating on a new fall collection. Following a quick chat with students at a local charter school about his upbringing in East L.A., will.i.am gives an impromptu performance at a local rap festival nearby. After a short visit to the U.S. Embassy, will.i.am heads to the stadium for a sold-out, arena spectacular with the Black Eyed Peas.
4 Girl Talk
9/7/11
Join Girl Talk, indie music sensation, mash-up savant, and sampler extraordinaire, as he takes us through a day in the life of a performer on the summer festival circuit. As the tour bus pulls up at the Hangout Music Festival in Gulf Shores, AL, Gregg Gillis (better known by his stage name, "Girl Talk") drags himself out of bed and takes in the beautiful beach scenery. As his crew sets up the myriad effects for that night's performance, Gregg walks us through the art (and science) behind mash-ups before taking the stage himself. Following a riotous set, Gregg cools off and checks out other acts before getting back on the bus and heading out to the next festival.
5 Misty Copeland
9/10/13
Join Misty Copeland the American Ballet Theatres (ABT) first African-American soloist as she takes us through a day in the life of one of the worlds most talented ballerinas. First stop is the Kip Bays Boys & Girls Club, where Misty talks to a group of young, aspiring dancers about how to make it in the ballet world. After a brief chat with an editor from Uptown Magazine, Misty meets with her business partner about an upcoming dancewear line before heading to the Dance Theatre of Harlem, where she rehearses with her choreographer and fellow dancers for an upcoming show. She ends her day with a short performance at a benefit for the Harlem School of the Arts.
6 Mr. Brainwash
9/10/13
Join Thierry Guetta (aka Mr. Brainwash) star of Banksy's Exit Through the Gift Shop as he takes us through a day in the life of a renowned street artist. Mr. Brainwash ventures with his brother to the expansive Rose Bowl Flea Market in Pasadena to discover what might strike his creative fancy. After returning with his haul, Mr. Brainwash enjoys lunch with his family before heading out to discuss an upcoming installation with the organizer of a Los Angeles street fair. He then visits three of his studios to work on projects with his team, waiting until nightfall to add to one of his most recent murals.

About this show

Morgan Spurlock (Academy Award Nominated Director of "Super Size Me") has spent the majority of his career turning the camera on himself, inviting the audience to be a part of his own life experiences. This time, he's refocusing his lens on the most innovative and intriguing individuals in our pop culture landscape, allowing the audience to experience what it's like to be at the pinnacle of an exciting and extraordinary career by being "a fly on the wall" during the course of a typical day. Each episode goes behind the scenes with today's leading figures - celebrities, musicians, comedians, dancers, entrepreneurs - literally chronicling one day in their lives in a half-hour documentary film.

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4.1
19 reviews
Victoria Maddox
February 21, 2015
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Ryan Volk
November 12, 2014
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September 18, 2020
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