Hazardous History with Henry Winkler

Season 1

A nostalgic journey through America's past reveals shocking everyday activities and products - from hazardous toys to dangerous household items - that were once normal but are now unthinkable in modern society.

Where to Watch Season 1

8 Episodes

Perilous Play
E1
Perilous PlayRemember when childhood came with a side of danger? Think back to the outrageous toys and daredevil playground antics that once defined growing up; we uncover explosive science kits, high-flying kite tubes and more.
Spectacular Stunts
E2
Spectacular StuntsBuckle up as we take you on a wild journey into the world of vintage daredevils who risked it all for a rush. From the enigmatic Human Fly to skateboard speed demons and diving horses, these stunts were as reckless as they were unforgettable.
Mad Medicine
E3
Mad MedicineEver taken medical advice from a cigarette commercial? There was a time when any and all "cures" could be sold to the public indiscriminately.
Very Extreme Sports
E4
Very Extreme SportsThe modern concept of "extreme sports" is a product of marketing, but back in the old days, the rules (or lack thereof) of our nation's sports made them truly extreme.
Treacherous Travel
E5
Treacherous TravelExploding cars and blimp disasters to kids sent through the mail and doomed personal helicopters, the past is packed with jaw-dropping travel tales and the remarkable misfires that paved the road to modern transportation.
Sun, Jul 20
E6
Food FiascosWe uncover the incredible things people once ate without a second thought that can only mean one thing: you'll never look at your next bite the same way again.
Jul 27
E7
Precarious ProductsThe everyday products that are way more dangerous than meets the unsuspecting eye; what were the most ill-advised and risky household products?
Aug 3
E8
Occupational Hazards