Iron chef usa william shatner biography

ByJake VigliottiandAndrew Sheldon

Many an American movie or television program originated in another country.

"The Office," "The Departed," and "House of Cards" are just a few. Food Network drew its inspiration from a hit Japanese show to mold an American version. But adapted foreign ideas aren't always a sure hit. "Iron Chef" had a cult following prior to the American version hitting the airwaves.

The shows are similar but also vastly different. So what was really happening?

Iron chef usa william shatner biography

Let's take a look at "Iron Chef" and break it all down.

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The ruse wouldn't work in Japan. Takeshi Kaga was an actor, and everyone knew it. Kaga was best recalled for playing Jesus in the Japanese production of "Jesus Christ Superstar." He also played Tony in "West Side Story." He wasn't a movie star, but it's clear that he wasn't an unknown, either.

Part of the flair that caught American audiences by surprise was the