The lineup for Tetsuko Kuroyanagi's long-running talk show "Tetsuko's Room" (TV Asahi, Monday to Friday, 1:00 PM), which will air from December 1st to 5th, has been announced. The program will feature actor Manabu Yamamoto on the 1st, a memorial special on the 2nd, professional figure skater Shoma Uno on the 3rd, singer Hiroko Moriguchi on the 4th, and actor Rihito Itagaki on the 5th.
Yamamoto is 88 years old. He lost his wife 18 years ago, and his younger brother, actor Kei Yamamoto, passed away three years ago. He began having visual hallucinations three years ago, and after going to the hospital, he was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment, which is one step away from dementia.
The memorial special will feature footage of those who passed away in the second half of this year. Actress Izumi Masako talks about her first visit to Antarctica. Takashi Sugawara of the brother folk duo "Billy Banban" talks about the bond between brothers. Sen Genshitsu, the 15th head of the Urasenke school of tea ceremony, who passed away at the age of 102, shares the secret to his continued vitality even at the age of 100. Singer Hashi Yukio talks about the circumstances that led him to retract his retirement.
Uno started figure skating at the age of five. He happened to be at the rink and was invited by Mao Asada, which made him want to try figure skating. He says he was able to continue practicing thanks to his mother.
Moriguchi celebrated her 40th anniversary since her debut. She fell during a live performance and had to take time off work for the first time in her life. Her cheerful mother praised her for being on crutches, saying, "I want to take some cute photos," which helped her stay positive.
Itagaki appeared in a historical drama when he was in junior high school. There was a scene where he acted one-on-one with Kinya Kitaoji, and he was overwhelmed by his aura. However, the words he received at that time still support him to this day.
