It was the teen soap opera that invented the youth ensemble drama genre, and rose to the top of the class: Beverly Hills 90210. For much of its 10-year run, the series reigned supreme among young people the world over. Its unforgettable characters spoke to a generation: from the brooding bad boy with a heart of gold, Dylan McKay, to the always dependable Brandon Walsh and his down-to-earth sister, Brenda, millions of viewers tuned in weekly to see their trials and tribulations of these Minnesota teens transplanted to Beverly Hill’s glitz and glam. In this Behind Closed Doors, viewers will go inside the world of TV’s most famous zip code to discover how the actors scored what would become the role of a lifetime, the series’ early struggles to find an audience, and then dealing with the juggernaut that it became. The cast would form lifelong bonds, both with each other and their viewers. Hard-hitting topics from AIDS to teen pregnancy to drugs elevated the show from mere soap opera to a show in which the audience could relate. Along the way there were shocking cast departures, and after 10 seasons, all the stars move on. And then almost 30 years after its debut, there’s an unexpected TV reunion. Through first-hand stories, rare footage and photographs–some never seen before–Beverly Hills 90210 Behind Closed Doors offers a glimpse into this ground-breaking series’ early days through to its enduring impact on the culture.

On March 4th, 2019, the much-loved actor Luke Perry died after suffering a massive, and totally unexpected, stroke. He was just 52 years old. Born in an Ohio backwater, Luke learned to appreciate the simple things in life, but his desire to escape small-town living took him to California. There, after years scraping a living, Luke hit the big time when he landed the role of bad-boy Dylan McKay in the hit teen TV series ‘Beverly Hills 90210’. Idolised by millions around the world, Luke never succumbed to his celebrity status. A humble, generous & talented actor, who loved a quiet family life, Luke was far from a ‘live hard, die young’ cliché. Dr. Michael Hunter uses Luke’s Death certificate and first-hand accounts of Luke’s life to uncover the mystery behind what may have caused the catastrophic stroke that killed this healthy, active 52-year-old actor.

Heath Ledger was Hollywood’s rising star. Richly talented with rugged good looks his first Oscar nomination came in mid twenties for his role as a sexually repressed ranch hand in Brokeback Mountain. Two years later Ledger’s versatility saw him deliver one of the big screen’s most unforgettable performances as Batman’s psychopathic nemesis The Joker. But at 3.36pm on January 22nd 2008 Ledger was pronounced dead in the bedroom of his New York apartment. He was just 28 years old. His body was taken for autopsy. But the results were inconclusive and the intensely private actor’s sudden, unexplained death sparked speculation and rumor. Heath Ledger appeared to be in the prime of his life, a hugely talented actor with a glittering future ahead of him. The medical examiner concluded he died from an overdose but was it a tragic accident or had the actor taken his own life? Using the evidence of his post-mortem exam, together with the testimony of friends and colleagues, world renowned forensic pathologist Dr Michael Hunter investigates the final hours of Heath Ledger.

On June 19th 2013 James Gandolfini died of a heart attack in Rome. He was just 51 years old. A famously intense character actor, he was credited with changing the very nature of television acting. First appearing in films such as True Romance and Get Shorty, it was the HBO series The Sopranos that made him a household name. But his dedication to his craft took a deep toll on the actor, and rumors of addiction and excess followed him throughout his career. Now expert pathologist Dr Michael Hunter is re-examining his medical history in order to discover what led him to die of a heart attack at only 51.

On July 1st 1991 actor, producer and director Michael Landon passed away at his Malibu home just three months after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Michael had spent his life defying the odds to become an internationally renowned television superstar. He overcame a miserable childhood spent saving his mother from suicide attempts to become the beloved little Joe Cartwright in Bonanza – a role that changed the course of his life. He went on to write, produce, direct and star in family favorites Little House on the Prairie and Highway to Heaven. In April 1991 when Michael announced to the world that he had pancreatic cancer it shocked Hollywood. The average age for developing the disease is 71. Michael was just 54. Even more shocking was that just 12 weeks later, he would be dead. Now world renowned forensic pathologist Dr Michael Hunter digs deeper into Michael’s past to understand why he developed the disease in the first place and why he died so quickly, uncovering a number of potentially lethal addictions and the biggest nuclear disaster in US history.

On December 13th, 2016, Americans were saddened by the news that the much loved TV star, Alan Thicke, had died. The talented Canadian had moved to Hollywood at the age of 23 to embark on a career in the entertainment business. Over nearly 50 years he was a writer, director, producer, composer, talk show host, and actor. While starring in the successful family sitcom, Growing Pains, which ran for 7 years, Alan became a household name and was even voted America’s Favourite Dad. A true Canadian, Thick was passionate about ice hockey, which he played regularly 2-3 times a week. It kept him always slim, fit, and looking younger than his years. And yet, at the age of 69 he died of a ruptured aorta, a very rare condition, and difficult to explain as Alan was in great shape right up to the last moment. So what happened to result in such a sudden and catastrophic failure?
World renowned forensic pathologist, Dr. Michael Hunter, will analyse every detail of the available information to piece together what else was going on in Alan’s body to find the answers.

Television star John Ritter died at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, California on September 11th 2003. The beloved actor fell in while filming on set of his acclaimed sitcom ‘8 Simple Rules.’ A full body medical scan just two years prior to his death showed the father of four to be in perfect health. So what caused the much beloved 54 year old actor to die so unexpectedly?

A discussion of what’s in store for the upcoming episode of “On Patrol: Live” and a sneak peek of the departments and officers that the cameras will be following that night; the hosts also look back at the most memorable moments from past episodes.

A Live Series following Law Enforcement Officers On Patrol across the country – all live and in real time.

A Live Series following Law Enforcement Officers On Patrol across the country – all live and in real time.

An inmate claims to be the victim of an internet scam which led to his arrest. Officers take it easy on a rowdy inmate struggling through a spiritual crisis. Years of prison time can’t sway a young gang affiliate from changing his ways. Prisoners cause plumbing problems to send a message. A mother and daughter bond over being locked up together.

Two sisters go on a mini-crime spree, get caught and find no one will bail them out. A domestic argument about night fishing lands a husband in jail for breaking into his own car. An irate inmate blows off steam by doing laps in her jail cell. A woman finds out it’s hard to stop selling drugs when the neighborhood knows her business.

An inmate demands that officers follow her instructions while in jail. A man insists that he has been kidnapped by the police and is being held illegally. An elderly man discovers that domestic violence does not have an age limit. A young woman makes the hard decision to turn herself in to change her life around.

A woman finds in herself in jail after telling police she was frightened by a monkey mask. An intoxicate man feels an officer is very special. During a search, an officer finds contraband in a pack of cigarettes that has big consequences to an inmate. A young man says his mom tried to pepper spray him over his brother’s drug use while officers discover the truth to his arrest.

Over the course of a single shift, officers are forced to go toe to toe with a hotheaded inmate refusing to change cells without a fight and then must deal with the whims of a homeless man who demands room service and an upgraded jail cell.

A young father pulls a desperate double robbery to make ends meet. A routine shakedown gets deadly when officers uncover alarming contraband. An inmate plays innocent about her criminal past until confronted by officers. An antsy woman’s brazen behavior tests the patience of officers.

An inmate claims to be the victim of an internet scam which led to his arrest. Officers take it easy on a rowdy inmate struggling through a spiritual crisis. Years of prison time can’t sway a young gang affiliate from changing his ways. Prisoners cause plumbing problems to send a message. A mother and daughter bond over being locked up together.

Two sisters go on a mini-crime spree, get caught and find no one will bail them out. A domestic argument about night fishing lands a husband in jail for breaking into his own car. An irate inmate blows off steam by doing laps in her jail cell. A woman finds out it’s hard to stop selling drugs when the neighborhood knows her business.

An inmate demands that officers follow her instructions while in jail. A man insists that he has been kidnapped by the police and is being held illegally. An elderly man discovers that domestic violence does not have an age limit. A young woman makes the hard decision to turn herself in to change her life around.

A woman finds in herself in jail after telling police she was frightened by a monkey mask. An intoxicate man feels an officer is very special. During a search, an officer finds contraband in a pack of cigarettes that has big consequences to an inmate. A young man says his mom tried to pepper spray him over his brother’s drug use while officers discover the truth to his arrest.

Over the course of a single shift, officers are forced to go toe to toe with a hotheaded inmate refusing to change cells without a fight and then must deal with the whims of a homeless man who demands room service and an upgraded jail cell.

A young father pulls a desperate double robbery to make ends meet. A routine shakedown gets deadly when officers uncover alarming contraband. An inmate plays innocent about her criminal past until confronted by officers. An antsy woman’s brazen behavior tests the patience of officers.