Variety shows

My local cable station always had a number of good variety programs.

Ariyoshi-kun no Shojiki Sanpo, co-starring Fuji-TV announcer Shono Yoko.
Manten Aozora Restaurant, hosted by Miyagawa Daisuke.
Matsuko no Shiranai Sekai. No real celebs but a good number of topics that allowed Matsuko to chow down.
Honmadekka TV. Sanma and friends, a bunch of A-listers.