Season 3 (1994)
81 episodes
1994
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Henry Ford: Tin Lizzy Tycoon
Jul 21, 199460mHis vision revolutionized industry, transformed life as we know it--and made him very, very rich.
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Bruce Lee: The Immortal Dragon
Jan 18, 199460mA video tribute to a martial arts legend, Bruce Lee. Examined are his early years in Hong Kong and his journey to Hollywood, his role of Kato on the TV series 'The Green Hornet', and his years as the martial arts instructor to the stars. Lee's spectacular rise to super stardom through his Kung Fu films is detailed, with a revealing look at both the on-screen action and behind the scenes controversy. Celebrity interviews include actor James Coburn talking about Lee as a teacher and collaborator, and actress Diane McBain on Lee's Kato years. Lee's successors in martial arts cinema are profiled, and theories offered about mysterious deaths of Bruce Lee and his son Brandon. Plus rare footage and more! Although his life was cut short at the age of 32, Bruce Lee-- through his movies and his teachings-- will forever be remembered as the Immortal Dragon!
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Sid Caesar: Television's Comedy Genius
Apr 12, 199460mThe life of comedy genius Sid Caesar with interviews and film clips
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General Omar Bradley
Jun 6, 199460mFiles and footage from the archives of the U.S. Naval Institute highlight this profile of the military genius who prepared America's forces for World War II.
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Marilyn Monroe - Behind the Legend
Jun 10, 199460mOne-hour A&E biography hosted by Jack Perkins showing the life story of Marilyn with archival footage.
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Houdini: The Great Escape
Jun 20, 199460mDocumentary about Harry Houdini (1874-1926) which includes on camera appearances by Patrick Culliton, Penn and Teller, and Houdini's last living assistant, Dorothy Young.
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George Washington: Founding Father
Jun 24, 199460mExplore the truths and explode the myths of the man who remains "First in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen."
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Gene Roddenberry: Star Trek and Beyond
Jul 14, 199460mBiography of "Star Trek" creator Gene Roddenberry.
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Donald Trump: Master of the Deal
Jul 21, 199460mFrom his days on top of the world in the glitzy eighties to his decline and remarkable rebirth, chronicle the astonishing life of the modern Midas whose name is synonymous with wealth.
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Frank Capra: Mr. Capra Goes to America
Jul 25, 199460mFrank Capra's rise to fame as one of early Hollywood's most acclaimed directors.
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Davy Crockett: American Frontier Legend
Aug 1, 199460mHe is known to millions as "the King of the Wild Frontier," but the real story of Davy Crockett is not nearly as familiar as his name.
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Roy Rogers: American Legend
Aug 2, 199460mRoy Rogers, along with his wife Dale Evans, and horse Trigger become icons of the western genre.
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Willie Nelson
Aug 4, 199460mHere's Willie Nelson's official, authorized biography! "Willie Nelson: My Life" is the close-up portrait of America's favorite singer/songwriter, from the days he sold one of his early hits, Family Bible, for $50 to buy milk for his children through his long struggle to superstardom. Included are frank and sometimes humorous interviews with Willie and his friends Ray Charles (who duets with Wilie on the song "Seven Spanish Angels"), Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Emmylou Harris, Sydney Pollack, Gary Busey, Mel Tillis, Ray Price, Jerry Jeff Walker and others.
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Patsy Cline: Remembering Patsy
Aug 5, 199460mPatsy Cline died in a plane crash on March 5, 1963. Now, her musical legacy lives on in Remembering Patsy. This heartfelt celebration features 17 great Patsy Cline songs, and 10 rare television appearances, recently discovered and never before seen on video. You'll meet Patsy through her intimate home movies, her personal letters, as read by Arista recording artist Michele Wright, and the fond reminiscences of Patsy's husband, Charlie Dick, and Willie Nelson, Loretta Lynn, George Jones, Mel Tillis, Roy Clark, Eddy Arnold, Bill Anderson and Jan Howard. A new generation of stars including Trisha Yearwood, k.d. lang, Ronna Reeves, Lisa Stewart, and Marsha Thorntorn, add insight into Patsy's influence and proof positive that Patsy Cline does live on in her music.
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Eleanor Roosevelt: A Restless Spirit
Aug 30, 199460mOne of this century's most respected and admired figures, she was a humanitarian who transformed the place of women in society, and in the White House. Eleanor Roosevelt created the tradition of the activist First Lady. A pioneer among Presidents' wives, she formed a staff, held press conferences, and defined an agenda beyond that of homemaker. She fought for Civil Rights, for women and the oppressed. Yet this towering public figure was also an orphan whose family was destroyed by alcoholism, the unhappy wife of a philandering husband, and a passionate friend. Experts and scholars finally succeed in connecting her public and private lives in this unique and intimate portrait. Revisit the complete, inspiring life story of Eleanor Roosevelt, champion of freedom and human dignity.
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The Babe: The Story of Babe Ruth
Sep 1, 199460mRevisit the life of the immortal slugger whose incredible ability to hit home runs was matched only by his appetite for good living.
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Pope John Paul II: Statesman of Faith
Sep 12, 199460mPope John Paul II: Statesman of Faith
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Bette Davis: If Looks Could Kill
Sep 13, 199460mShare the magical memories - and see clips from her Oscar winning performances - in this profile of the "First Lady of the American screen."
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Gilda Radner: In Her Own Words
Sep 14, 199460mThe life of comedian and original "Saturday Night Live" star Gilda Radner.
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Benjamin Franklin: Citizen of the World
Sep 15, 199460mFranklin's own words come alive in this detailed portrait of America's first great statesman and Renaissance man.
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Michelangelo: Artist and Man
Sep 21, 199460mExamine the broad canvas of Michelangelo's life and legacy to probe the very soul of the artist who was recognized as a genius in his own lifetime.
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Edgar Allan Poe: The Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe
Oct 27, 199460mDescend into the dark world and tragic life of the melancholy author who is the uncontested master of the macabre, and hear excerpts from his famous works.
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Cleopatra: Destiny's Queen
Nov 25, 199460mAncient art and period accounts, along with commentary from the world's leading Egyptologists brings the fabled story of Cleopatra to life.
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Van Cliburn: Concert Pianist
Dec 1, 199460mBiography of the legendary pianist, and his 1994 summer tour.
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FDR: The War Years
Dec 6, 199460mFollow the life and career of the famed politician in the years before he became president, and explore the forces that shaped his vision.
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Clint Eastwood: The Man from Malpaso
Dec 11, 199460mA look at the life and career of actor/director Clint Eastwood, including scenes from his past film and television work and interviews with friends, fellow actors and crew members who have worked with him over the years.
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Santa Claus
Dec 19, 199460mA look at the "life' of Santa Claus from his beginnings as the real Saint Nicholas of Myra to the modern American and pop culture icon of Christmas.
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Shari Lewis and Lamb Chop
Dec 20, 199460mA look at the career of the entertainer and puppeteer and her sassy sheep character.
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Stooges: The Men Behind the Mayhem
Dec 23, 199460mFor six decades, the Three Stooges ran amuck in a riotous frenzy of eye-poking, ear-slapping, kicks, jabs, punches and frying pans to the cranium. Now Laughsmith Entertainment and A&E offer fans of the Moronic Maestros a chance to relive the Golden Age of Stoogery. Through rare recordings, exclusive interviews and outtakes of behind-the-scenes antics, "Stooges: The Men behind the Mayhem" tells the pure, uncensored Stooge story--from the early vaudeville years with Shemp and Ted Healy, through the golden years at Columbia Pictures with Curly, to the final feature films with Curly Joe DeRita, "the last Stooge." Whether you're fascinated by the unrestrained id, or just enjoy the good, clean humor of pliers applied to the nose, you'll find something to love in this in-depth look at America's most beloved madcaps The Three Stooges!
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Andrew Jackson: A Man for the People
Jan 3, 199560mA portrait of "Old Hickory," President Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), from his Tennessee law days through his military career to his tenure as the seventh U.S. President. Included: interviews with historians. Monte Markham is the narrator.