Biografie2000
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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.
Where to Watch Biografie • 2000
56 Episodes
- Yvonne DeCarlo: Gilded Lily
E1Yvonne DeCarlo: Gilded LilyPeter Graves narrates this account of the life and career of Vancouver, British Columbia native Peggy Middleton, who takes her middle name and her mother's maiden name to defy the odds to become the lovely actress, dancer, singer and author Yvonne DeCarlo. - Janis JoplinE5
Janis JoplinPortrait of the 1960s queen of sex, drugs, and rock'n'roll who died of a drug overdose at age 27, just two years after her first album went gold. Here is the truth about Joplin's wild living, her years of drinking, touring, and hard work, and her search for love, fame, and the perfect voice. - John J. Pershing: The Iron GeneralE11
John J. Pershing: The Iron GeneralHis was a face made for monuments, and a life worthy of them. He was arguably more responsible for transforming America into an international power than anyone else. John J. Pershing started his career as an Indian fighter on the frontier. He ended it as the greatest war hero America had ever seen. In between was enough triumph and tragedy for several lives. This searching profile pieces together a portrait of an ambitious, driven man haunted by a searing tragedy--the loss of his wife and three daughters killed in a fire. Military historians detail how he transformed a tiny, 128,000-man force into an army of four million men, and then led it to victory in the greatest battle America had ever fought--the Meuse Argonne offensive in October 1918. That Pershing was no tactical genius is clear, but his crude force made up in numbers what they lacked in strategy. - Mary MagdaleneE12
Mary MagdaleneFor nearly 2,000 years, she was believed to be a prostitute who repented and became a disciple of Jesus. But we reveal the truth about Mary that is finally emerging. In interviews, scholars tell us that she was almost certainly not a prostitute, but a wealthy woman whose support helped early Christianity to survive. - Ed O'Neill
E18Ed O'NeillProfile of the popular actor now starring in the hit TV show Modern Family. Early on, O'Neill's career was a series of "almosts." He almost became an NFL linebacker, and he was almost cast as Sam on Cheers, but Ted Danson got the job. O'Neill finally broke through when he landed the role of the obnoxious but lovable Al Bundy on Married...with Children. Now he's a solid success with countless TV shows and films under his belt. - Bill Clinton: Hope, Charisma & ControversyE19
Bill Clinton: Hope, Charisma & ControversyThe first president to be born after WWII, he represented the strength and energy of a new generation. Although his term was marred by personal scandal and controversy, Bill Clinton managed to salvage his reputation and his career. BIOGRAPHY® presents an intimate portrait of the charismatic leader, drawing on extensive interviews with friends and family-including his mother and biographer-and archival photographs and clips. Learn about his childhood in Hope, Arkansas, and trace his political career, from an influential handshake with JFK to the presidency. Follow Clinton through his Oxford days, Vietnam War protests, and his relationship with Hillary Rodham. Personal problems plagued Clinton throughout his career, but he managed to battle through, showing strength, dignity, and determination. BILL CLINTON: HOPE, CHARISMA & CONTROVERSY offers an inside-look at one of the most ambitious and resilient men in politics. - Charles Lindbergh: Against the Wind
E20Charles Lindbergh: Against the WindA profile of American aviator Charles Lindbergh (1902-74) examines his historic solo flight to Paris in 1927; the tragic death of his eldest son; and Lindbergh's public disgrace after making anti-Semitic remarks during World War II. - Jimmy Hoffa: The Man Behind the MysteryE24
Jimmy Hoffa: The Man Behind the MysteryThe question continues to be raised: what happened to Teamster boss Jimmy Hoffa after his release from prison in 1975, when President Nixon commuted Hoffa's sentence? His disappearance decades ago led to reports that he was murdered; others claim to have seen him in foreign lands, living under a new identity. This program investigates the facts surrounding Hoffa's disappearance and looks at his life before he went to prison. Long the object of criminal investigations. Hoffa had many ties to the Mafia. Archival news footage chronicles his controversial public life. Interviews with family, friends, and colleagues paint an altogether different picture of the missing man. - Jack Webb: Just the Facts Ma'amE29
Jack Webb: Just the Facts Ma'amHere are the facts--just the facts--about the actor who became a TV legend with his portrayal of no-nonsense detective Joe Friday on "Dragnet". We look behind the badge to profile a workaholic whose love of Crown Royal was legendary; a perfectionist whose temper moved others to succeed; and a versatile producer and director who created "Adam-12" and "Emergency!" Martin Milner, Stephen J. Cannell, who wrote for Webb, and third wife Jackie Webb Schweitzer are interviewed. - Leslie Nielsen: Naked LaughterE41
Leslie Nielsen: Naked LaughterActor Leslie Nielsen is profiled in a documentary that recalls the many facets of his career, from the serious side (in films like “The Poseidon Adventure”) to the comic (in the “Naked Gun” films). Included are comments from pals Robert Stack and Priscilla Presley. - Vladimir Putin: The New TsarE60
Vladimir Putin: The New TsarHe is the former KGB spy who emerged from the shadows to lead a nuclear superpower. In less than a year, Vladimir Putin rose from an obscure bureaucrat to the hand-picked successor of Boris Yeltsin and the President of Russia. This episode of Biography investigates the man behind the steely gaze, tracing his journey from the communal apartments of Leningrad and his years in East German intelligence to the inner sanctum of the Kremlin. We examine his early promises of order and reform, and ask: Is he the savior of a crumbling nation, or a return to the autocratic rule of the past?
