Biography2001
TV-PG
First hosted by veteran actor Peter Graves, and later by Jack Perkins, this popular Arts and Entertainment Network series profiled the lives of notable figures in the history of entertainment, sports, arts, science, politics and warfare. The show is notable for its in-depth research, which often provides viewers with little-known information about well-known people.
Biography • 2001 ansehen bei
36 Folgen
- The Love Boat
F1The Love BoatA look back at the series the critics claimed would "sink like the Titanic," but which sailed on for nine years with it's Aaron Spelling formula of bikinis, blondes, celebrity guests, and lovable stars. Features interviews with Gavin MacLeod ("Captain Stubing"), Fred Grandy ("Gopher"), Bernie Kopell ("Doc"), Ted Lange ("Isaac"), and Jill Whelan ("Vicki"). 350mb Bio HD 512x384 Documentary - Jackie Gleason: The Great One
F2Jackie Gleason: The Great OnePortrait of the incomparable comic who became an American icon playing bus driver Ralph Kramden on "The Honeymooners". Gleason's drinking, spending, and over-the-top lifestyle became legendary as he climbed to the top of show business. We look back at the ladies in Gleason's life, birth of "The Honeymooners", and his successful career in movie dramas, including "The Hustler". Features interviews with Milton Berle, Sally Field, Burt Reynolds, Jayne Meadows, and Neil Simon. - Al Pacino
F12Al PacinoProfile of the very private actor who has managed to remain an artist in the increasingly commercial film industry. Born to Sicilian parents in East Harlem, New York, Pacino suffered a lonely childhood before winning stardom on the Off-Broadway stage and achieving unparalleled success in some of the greatest movies ever made, including The Godfather, Serpico, and Dog Day Afternoon. - Jennifer Jones: Portrait of a LadyF25
Jennifer Jones: Portrait of a LadyBiography: Jennifer Jones reveals how Jennifer battled back from the loss of her husband, financial pressure, and a stalled career to forge a new life. Jennifer Jones' story is told with film clips, photos, and interviews that include Carrie Fisher, Charlton Heston, stepson Daniel Selznick, Dennis Hopper, Dominick Dunne, son Robert Walker Jr., Sally Kellerman, and others. - Porsche: Driven to PerfectionF26
Porsche: Driven to PerfectionSometimes called an "engineer's engineer", the obsessive genius of Ferdinand Porsche ranged from inventing the first hybrid automobile in 1900 to collaborating with Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler. From triumphs on the racetrack to tragedy behind prison bars, discover why the Porsche is still very much alive in 21st Century design strategy. - Imelda Marcos: Steel ButterfulyF28
Imelda Marcos: Steel ButterfulyPortrait of the colorful and controversial former First Lady of the Philippines, who went on buying sprees that included New York City skyscrapers and 3,000 pairs of shoes. Although once a heroine to the millions of peasants, Imelda and her dictator husband Ferdinand amassed personal fortunes of billions of dollars while in power. Many believe the money was stolen from the government and international loans designed to help the poor.
