Biography1995
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.
Dove guardare Biography • 1995
112 Episodi
- Jaqueline Kennedy Onassis: In A Class Of Her Own
E1Jaqueline Kennedy Onassis: In A Class Of Her OwnAs First Lady, she won the hearts of the American people with her beauty, style, and grace. As a young widow, she became the object of the nation's fascination. In this intimate account, Biography explores Jackie's life from that terrible day in Dallas until the time of her own death in 1994. Here is the story of this enigmatic woman and inspirational icon who, despite unwavering calls for privacy throughout her life, was forever destined to live in the blinding glare of the media spotlight. - The Vanderbilts: An American DynastyE4
The Vanderbilts: An American DynastyCornelius Vanderbilt was born in New York in 1794. He grew up on the banks of New York Bay on Staten Island where his father kept a small farm and ferried goods to Manhattan. Cornelius left school at age 11 and became a scholar of the harbor. Listen to his story to find out how he parlayed his love of boats and keen business sense into an American dynasty. - Thomas Jefferson: Philosopher Of FreedomE10
Thomas Jefferson: Philosopher Of Freedom"Thomas Jefferson: Philosopher of Freedom" studies the life of the third President. Included: his rivalry with John Adams; events preceding his writing of the Declaration of Independence; his skills as an architect, naturalist and linguist. - Love and Death: The Story Of Bonnie And Clyde
E14Love and Death: The Story Of Bonnie And ClydeTheir lawless spree of robbing and killing took the lives of a dozen people. Yet something about them captured America's imagination; perhaps the glamorous ideal of the romantic outlaw had special appeal during the Depression. Archival news footage, newspaper accounts, and the recollections of observers relate the true picture of Bonnie and Clyde, including the dramatic ambush that ended their lives. An interview with Clyde's sister gives the viewer insight into the character of her brother and his girlfriend. - The Unknown JesusE19
The Unknown JesusFor 2,000 years the popular image of Jesus has remained fundamentally static. Today, the millennium prompts questions long-debated in scholarly circles. What is known about the historicity of Jesus? Is his existence indisputable? From period accounts to controversial hypotheses, THE UNKNOWN JESUS traces the origins of the stories surrounding the key figure of Christianity. Many have studied Jesus' life according to the Gospels, but these writings, penned decades after his death, narrate a Jesus of a specific faith. Armed with ancient sources such as the Dead Sea scrolls, the papyrus books at Nag Hammadi, and often overlooked writings of the early church, modern scholars discuss riveting new theories that challenge the common conception of Jesus. Join A&E for a probing investigation into the life and legacy of Jesus Christ, the most influential figure in the Western world. - Jack The Ripper: Phantom Of Death
E26Jack The Ripper: Phantom Of DeathIn the annals of crime, perhaps no name evokes terror more than that Jack the Ripper. Although this anonymous killer committed his gruesome murders more than a century ago, his name lives on. This program goes to England to investigate the murder of five women, which took place in 1888 and have gripped the collective psyche ever since. Most frightening of all is the fact that murderer was never caught, or even identified. Criminologists present their theories on the identity of the infamous killer. Never-before-released photographs graphically display the vicious work of Jack the Ripper's knife - Tokyo Rose: Victim of PropagandaE40
Tokyo Rose: Victim of PropagandaDuring World War II experts in psychological warfare battled for the hearts and minds of the enemy through the use of propaganda. The Allies used this type of warfare as did the Germans and the Japanese. One famous Japanese broadcast featured the sultry voice of “Tokyo Rose,” who was actually a staff of more than a dozen women who broadcast music and relatively ineffectual propaganda to the enemy through out the war. When the war was over the search for scapegoats and traitors began. This is the story of one woman who was singled out, branded as Tokyo Rose and convicted of treason. - Malcolm X: A Search For IdentityE43
Malcolm X: A Search For IdentityA profile of Malcolm X (1925-65) features a previously unaired confession by Talmadge Hayer, one of the slain Muslim leader's convicted assassins. Also: his childhood, including the institutionalization of his mother and the death of his father; a study of his rise within the Nation of Islam; and excerpts from some of his speeches. - Hercules: Power Of The Gods
E50Hercules: Power Of The GodsHe is mythology's greatest and most celebrated hero, a towering figure whose name is synonymous with strength itself. The son of a mortal woman who was seduced by Zeus, Hercules was the mightiest of all humans. His celebrated 12 labors took him to the very ends of the earth and beyond as he fought fearsome creatures, battled injustice and defied even the gods themselves. Journey back to Ancient Greece to discover the origins of this epic hero. Probe the true meaning of his labors, and see how Hercules' divine power is balanced by very human frailty. - Susan B. Anthony: Rebel for the CauseE52
Susan B. Anthony: Rebel for the CauseFor over half a century, she endured threats and ridicule in her tireless quest for reform. She did not live to see the victory she helped bring about. Susan B. Anthony earned her place in history as an unstoppable crusader for woman's suffrage, helping found America's first major civil rights movement. BIOGRAPHY revisits her inspiring life, from her childhood in Massachusetts to cutting her teeth in activism as an anti-slavery crusader. But it was not until after the Civil War that she really began to make a name for herself, forming the National Women's Suffrage Association with Elizabeth Stanton. She would devote the rest of her life to the cause. Here, dramatic re-enactments bring the pivotal moments of her crusade to life including her 1872 arrest for daring to vote while historians reflect on her vital legacy. Relive one of the most influential and important campaigns in American history, and explore the drive and devotion of the remarkable woman at its head. - Brigham Young: Architect Of FaithE54
Brigham Young: Architect Of FaithThis episode of Biography looks at Brigham Young, a settler in the American west and President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Known as the “Mormon Moses”, Young followed founder Joseph Smith as head of the Mormon church. - Christopher Columbus: Explorer Of The New WorldE55
Christopher Columbus: Explorer Of The New WorldThe life and times of Christopher Columbus are chronicled in this release in the BIOGRAPHY series. His journey to Asia was historic for many reasons, and although it later transpired that the Vikings had beaten him to it, his name is still rightly lauded for his achievements. Some rare artefacts and interviews with historians combine here to tell Columbus's remarkable tale. - Leif Ericson: Voyages Of A Viking
E56Leif Ericson: Voyages Of A VikingThe tale had been kept alive for generations, but the intriguing story of Vinland seemed more legendary than true. But a landmark discovery rewrote the history of human exploration, and showed he had indeed visited North America. Five hundred years before Christopher Columbus, Leif Ericson and the Vikings sailed from Greenland to a new land sighted further west. For centuries, their story was shrouded in mystery. But a remarkable discovery by archeologist Anne Ingstad uncovered the site of the legendary Vinland a Viking settlement in Newfoundland. BIOGRAPHY journeys to the Dark Ages to tell the story of one of the greatest explorers of all time, and the extraordinary journey that made him a legend. Tour the site where Ericson set foot on the New World, and learn what is known of his life from the world's leading scholars. Set sail for history in this unique program which re-creates one of the most important journeys in human history and introduces the legendary explorer at its heart. - Marco Polo: Journey to the East
E57Marco Polo: Journey to the EastLeading historians and historic re-enactments bring the fabled journeys of the world's most famous adventurer to life. His epic adventures in the Far East remain among the most celebrated journeys in human history. His writings gave Europeans their first authoritative look at life in that distant land. Marco Polo will forever be remembered as one of the greatest explorers and adventurers in history. His 20-year sojourn took him to China, India, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. He served in the court of the Mongol Emperor Kublai Khan and for three years governed the city of Yangzhou. - Sitting Bull: Chief of The Lakota NationE60
Sitting Bull: Chief of The Lakota Nation5th of May, 1877 - Nearly a year after he won the Battle of the Little Big Horn, Sitting Bull led his people into The Grandmother's Country (Canada, so-named out of respect for Queen Victoria - Grandmothers were much-revered) to try to find some relief from the U.S. Army. Here he and his people lived in peace for four years. His younger warriors started making trouble with the neighboring tribes, however, and the Canadian government asked Sitting Bull to return to the U.S. Sitting Bull engineered the victory at 'Custer's Last Stand'. Sitting Bull was a brilliant tactician, a Lakota Visionary, able to spur his warriors to victory even after defeat. It was for this talent that the U.S. Army feared him most. He saw the victory at the Battle of the Little Big Horn, so his warriors knew they were going to be victorious. Unfortunately they did not heed the second part of his prophecy, to not take any of the white man's property as spoils of war. Sitting Bull never signed a "peace treaty." A meadowlark told him of his death by Lakota People. This is a comprehensive look at the life of the Great Lakotoa Chief, one of the last Great Leaders of the Indian Resistance Movement - a look at the life of a great man who still inspires The People today. - The Kellogg Brothers: Corn Flake KingsE78
The Kellogg Brothers: Corn Flake KingsThey may have collaborated on the cornflake, but the Kellogg brothers could not have been less alike; one was an eccentric crusader for health, the other a shrewd businessman. John Harvey Kellogg and his younger brother Will Keith played out one of the most dramatic and bitter family feuds in American history, yet before their split, they were partners for 20 years. BIOGRAPHY® paints a detailed portrait of the Kellogg brothers, drawing on extensive original footage and commentary from family members and historians. Witness the feud that drove the brothers apart and watch Will Keith turn their humble invention into the cornerstone of one of the most successful companies in the world. From the first corn flake to their 10-year legal battle, THE KELLOGG BROTHERS: CORN FLAKE KINGS presents the tumultuous story of the men who revolutionized America's breakfast. - Sonny Liston: The Champ Nobody WantedE131
Sonny Liston: The Champ Nobody WantedHe was the most feared man in boxing—a glowering, unstoppable force with a criminal past and ties to the mob. But Sonny Liston’s reign as heavyweight champion was as brief as it was controversial. This episode of Biography explores the life of the man who rose from a prison boxing program to the pinnacle of the sport, only to be dethroned by a young Cassius Clay. From the 'phantom punch' to his mysterious and lonely death in Las Vegas, we look behind the scowl of the champion that America refused to love.
