SMAP×SMAP (1996)
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SMAP×SMAP was an ongoing weekly Japanese variety show on Kansai TV and Fuji TV starring the members of SMAP. The show began on April 15, 1996 and it aired from 22:00 to 22:54 every Monday. The show's usual ratings were higher than 20%, which is considered high since most variety shows range from 10-20%. Each episode begins a variety of skits, comedic performances, and/or games. These are followed by Bistro SMAP, in which the SMAP members compete against each other to impress celebrity judges with their gourmet cooking. Last is a musical performance by SMAP which may include celebrity guests, as well.
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Tsuyoshi KusanagiHost
Takuya KimuraHost
Shingo KatoriHost
Goro InagakiHost
Masahiro NakaiHost
Reiko Ōhara
Yuko AsanoBistro Guest
Akina Nakamori
Fumiya FujiiMusical GuestSunplaza NakanoMusical Guest
Yumi TakigawaBistro Guest
Masanori SeraMusical GuestMovie DNA
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What is SMAP×SMAP about?
SMAP×SMAP was an ongoing weekly Japanese variety show on Kansai TV and Fuji TV starring the members of SMAP. The show began on April 15, 1996 and it aired from 22:00 to 22:54 every Monday. The show's usual ratings were higher than 20%, which is considered high since most variety shows range from 10-20%. Each episode begins a variety of skits, comedic performances, and/or games. These are followed by Bistro SMAP, in which the SMAP members compete against each other to impress celebrity judges with their gourmet cooking. Last is a musical performance by SMAP which may include celebrity guests, as well.
How long is SMAP×SMAP?
SMAP×SMAP has a runtime of 54 minutes.