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Biography - Season 3

Episode List

Harry S. Truman
E1 - Harry S. Truman

Aired: Unknown

Harry S. Truman

Henry Ford: Tin Lizzy Tycoon
E2 - Henry Ford: Tin Lizzy Tycoon

Aired: July 21, 1994

His vision revolutionized industry, transformed life as we know it--and made him very, very rich.

Mata Hari
E3 - Mata Hari

Aired: Unknown

Mata Hari

Paul Revere
E4 - Paul Revere

Aired: Unknown

Paul Revere

Bruce Lee: The Immortal Dragon
E5 - Bruce Lee: The Immortal Dragon

Aired: January 18, 1994

A 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!

Sid Caesar: Television's Comedy Genius
E6 - Sid Caesar: Television's Comedy Genius

Aired: April 12, 1994

The life of comedy genius Sid Caesar with interviews and film clips

The Rockefellers
E7 - The Rockefellers

Aired: May 30, 1994

The Rockefellers

Teddy: A Kennedy Portrait
E8 - Teddy: A Kennedy Portrait

Aired: June 03, 1994

Teddy: A Kennedy Portrait

General Omar Bradley
E9 - General Omar Bradley

Aired: June 06, 1994

Files 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.

Marilyn Monroe - Behind the Legend
E10 - Marilyn Monroe - Behind the Legend

Aired: June 10, 1994

One-hour A&E biography hosted by Jack Perkins showing the life story of Marilyn with archival footage.

Houdini: The Great Escape
E11 - Houdini: The Great Escape

Aired: June 20, 1994

Documentary about Harry Houdini (1874-1926) which includes on camera appearances by Patrick Culliton, Penn and Teller, and Houdini's last living assistant, Dorothy Young.

George Washington: Founding Father
E12 - George Washington: Founding Father

Aired: June 24, 1994

Explore the truths and explode the myths of the man who remains "First in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen."

Christa McAuliffe: Teacher in Space
E13 - Christa McAuliffe: Teacher in Space

Aired: July 11, 1994

Christa McAuliffe: Teacher in Space

Wilbur and Orville: Dreams of Flying
E14 - Wilbur and Orville: Dreams of Flying

Aired: July 12, 1994

Wilbur and Orville: Dreams of Flying

Gene Roddenberry: Star Trek and Beyond
E15 - Gene Roddenberry: Star Trek and Beyond

Aired: July 14, 1994

Biography of "Star Trek" creator Gene Roddenberry.

Donald Trump: Master of the Deal
E16 - Donald Trump: Master of the Deal

Aired: July 21, 1994

From 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.

Frank Capra: Mr. Capra Goes to America
E17 - Frank Capra: Mr. Capra Goes to America

Aired: July 25, 1994

Frank Capra's rise to fame as one of early Hollywood's most acclaimed directors.

Davy Crockett: American Frontier Legend
E18 - Davy Crockett: American Frontier Legend

Aired: August 01, 1994

He 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.

Roy Rogers: American Legend
E19 - Roy Rogers: American Legend

Aired: August 02, 1994

Roy Rogers, along with his wife Dale Evans, and horse Trigger become icons of the western genre.

Willie Nelson
E20 - Willie Nelson

Aired: August 04, 1994

Here'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.

Patsy Cline: Remembering Patsy
E21 - Patsy Cline: Remembering Patsy

Aired: August 05, 1994

Patsy 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.

W.C. Fields: Behind the Laughter
E22 - W.C. Fields: Behind the Laughter

Aired: August 08, 1994

W.C. Fields: Behind the Laughter

Eleanor Roosevelt: A Restless Spirit
E23 - Eleanor Roosevelt: A Restless Spirit

Aired: August 30, 1994

One 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.

The Babe: The Story of Babe Ruth
E24 - The Babe: The Story of Babe Ruth

Aired: September 01, 1994

Revisit the life of the immortal slugger whose incredible ability to hit home runs was matched only by his appetite for good living.

Pope John Paul II: Statesman of Faith
E25 - Pope John Paul II: Statesman of Faith

Aired: September 12, 1994

Pope John Paul II: Statesman of Faith

Bette Davis: If Looks Could Kill
E26 - Bette Davis: If Looks Could Kill

Aired: September 13, 1994

Share the magical memories - and see clips from her Oscar winning performances - in this profile of the "First Lady of the American screen."

Gilda Radner: In Her Own Words
E27 - Gilda Radner: In Her Own Words

Aired: September 14, 1994

The life of comedian and original "Saturday Night Live" star Gilda Radner.

Benjamin Franklin: Citizen of the World
E28 - Benjamin Franklin: Citizen of the World

Aired: September 15, 1994

Franklin's own words come alive in this detailed portrait of America's first great statesman and Renaissance man.

Mike Tyson: Fallen Champ
E29 - Mike Tyson: Fallen Champ

Aired: September 16, 1994

Mike Tyson: Fallen Champ

Michelangelo: Artist and Man
E30 - Michelangelo: Artist and Man

Aired: September 21, 1994

Examine 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.

Edgar Allan Poe: The Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe
E31 - Edgar Allan Poe: The Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe

Aired: October 27, 1994

Descend 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.

Cleopatra: Destiny's Queen
E32 - Cleopatra: Destiny's Queen

Aired: November 25, 1994

Ancient art and period accounts, along with commentary from the world's leading Egyptologists brings the fabled story of Cleopatra to life.

Van Cliburn: Concert Pianist
E33 - Van Cliburn: Concert Pianist

Aired: December 01, 1994

Biography of the legendary pianist, and his 1994 summer tour.

Admiral William 'Bull' Halsey
E34 - Admiral William 'Bull' Halsey

Aired: December 05, 1994

Admiral William 'Bull' Halsey

FDR: The War Years
E35 - FDR: The War Years

Aired: December 06, 1994

Follow the life and career of the famed politician in the years before he became president, and explore the forces that shaped his vision.

Hirohito
E36 - Hirohito

Aired: December 07, 1994

Hirohito

Clint Eastwood: The Man from Malpaso
E37 - Clint Eastwood: The Man from Malpaso

Aired: December 11, 1994

A 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.

Santa Claus
E38 - Santa Claus

Aired: December 19, 1994

A 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.

Shari Lewis and Lamb Chop
E39 - Shari Lewis and Lamb Chop

Aired: December 20, 1994

A look at the career of the entertainer and puppeteer and her sassy sheep character.

Stooges: The Men Behind the Mayhem
E40 - Stooges: The Men Behind the Mayhem

Aired: December 23, 1994

For 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!

FDR: Years of Crisis
E41 - FDR: Years of Crisis

Aired: December 26, 1994

Andrew Carnegie: Prince of Steel
E42 - Andrew Carnegie: Prince of Steel

Aired: January 01, 1995

Andrew Jackson: A Man for the People
E43 - Andrew Jackson: A Man for the People

Aired: January 03, 1995

A 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.

Aristotle Onassis: The Golden Greek
E44 - Aristotle Onassis: The Golden Greek

Aired: January 04, 1995

Attila: Scourge of God
E45 - Attila: Scourge of God

Aired: January 05, 1995

Benedict Arnold: Triumph and Treason
E46 - Benedict Arnold: Triumph and Treason

Aired: January 06, 1995

Charles Dickens: A Tale of Ambition and Genius
E47 - Charles Dickens: A Tale of Ambition and Genius

Aired: January 09, 1995

Charles Manson: Journey into Evil
E48 - Charles Manson: Journey into Evil

Aired: January 10, 1995

Charlton Heston: For All Seasons
E49 - Charlton Heston: For All Seasons

Aired: January 11, 1995

Christopher Columbus: Explorer of the New World
E50 - Christopher Columbus: Explorer of the New World

Aired: January 12, 1995

Crazy Horse: The Last Warrior
E51 - Crazy Horse: The Last Warrior

Aired: January 13, 1995

Daniel Boone
E52 - Daniel Boone

Aired: January 16, 1995

Genghis Khan: Terror and Conquest
E53 - Genghis Khan: Terror and Conquest

Aired: January 17, 1995

George Custer: Showdown at the Little Bighorn
E54 - George Custer: Showdown at the Little Bighorn

Aired: January 18, 1995

Goebbels: Master of Propaganda
E55 - Goebbels: Master of Propaganda

Aired: January 19, 1995

H.G. Wells: Time Traveler
E56 - H.G. Wells: Time Traveler

Aired: January 20, 1995

Hercules: Power of the Gods
E57 - Hercules: Power of the Gods

Aired: January 23, 1995

Huey Long: The Kingfish
E58 - Huey Long: The Kingfish

Aired: January 24, 1995

Jack the Ripper: Phantom of Death
E59 - Jack the Ripper: Phantom of Death

Aired: January 25, 1995

John Dillinger: Public Enemy #1
E60 - John Dillinger: Public Enemy #1

Aired: January 26, 1995

John Wilkes Booth: Assassin in the Spotlight
E61 - John Wilkes Booth: Assassin in the Spotlight

Aired: January 27, 1995

Lee Harvey Oswald: An American Tragedy
E62 - Lee Harvey Oswald: An American Tragedy

Aired: January 30, 1995

Leif Ericson: Voyages of a Viking
E63 - Leif Ericson: Voyages of a Viking

Aired: January 31, 1995

Malcolm X: A Search for Identity
E64 - Malcolm X: A Search for Identity

Aired: February 01, 1995

Marco Polo: Journey to the East
E65 - Marco Polo: Journey to the East

Aired: February 02, 1995

Mozart
E66 - Mozart

Aired: February 03, 1995

Nostradamus: Prophet of Doom
E67 - Nostradamus: Prophet of Doom

Aired: February 06, 1995

Patrick Henry: Voice of Liberty
E68 - Patrick Henry: Voice of Liberty

Aired: February 07, 1995

Ponce de León: The First Conquistador
E69 - Ponce de León: The First Conquistador

Aired: February 08, 1995

Sherlock Holmes: The Great Detective
E70 - Sherlock Holmes: The Great Detective

Aired: February 09, 1995

Sitting Bull: Chief of the Lakota Nation
E71 - Sitting Bull: Chief of the Lakota Nation

Aired: February 10, 1995

Susan B. Anthony: Rebel for the Cause
E72 - Susan B. Anthony: Rebel for the Cause

Aired: February 13, 1995

The Gettys: A Tragedy of Riches
E73 - The Gettys: A Tragedy of Riches

Aired: February 14, 1995

The James Gang: Outlaw Brothers
E74 - The James Gang: Outlaw Brothers

Aired: February 15, 1995

The Red Baron: Master of the Air
E75 - The Red Baron: Master of the Air

Aired: February 16, 1995

The Vanderbilts: An American Dynasty
E76 - The Vanderbilts: An American Dynasty

Aired: February 17, 1995

Theodore Roosevelt: Roughrider to Rushmore
E77 - Theodore Roosevelt: Roughrider to Rushmore

Aired: February 20, 1995

Thomas Jefferson: Philosopher of Freedom
E78 - Thomas Jefferson: Philosopher of Freedom

Aired: February 21, 1995

Tokyo Rose: Victim of Propaganda
E79 - Tokyo Rose: Victim of Propaganda

Aired: February 22, 1995

Wild Bill Hickock: Gentleman of the Old West
E80 - Wild Bill Hickock: Gentleman of the Old West

Aired: February 23, 1995

Yitzhak Rabin: Soldier of Peace
E81 - Yitzhak Rabin: Soldier of Peace

Aired: February 24, 1995