Episode guide
Biography: Season 7
26 episodes · premiered Mar 23, 1998
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- Episode 1: David Berkowitz: Son of Sam Mar 23, 1998 · 1h For over a year, he held a city hostage to fear. When he was finally caught, the nation was shocked to discover that the "face of terror" was a cherubic postal worker who smiled sweetly…
- Episode 2: Mao Tse Tung: China's Peasant Emperor Mar 30, 1998 · 1h For 25 years Mao Zedong ruled one quarter of the world's population. This is the extraordinary story of a farmer's son who became a God in his life time but in private never shook off his…
- Episode 3: Amelia Earhart: Queen of the Air Apr 6, 1998 · 1h She was an uncommon heroine, a legendary aviator, and the focus of one of the greatest mysteries of all time. A daredevil of unimaginable proportions, Amelia Earhart was destined to make…
- Episode 4: Angela Lansbury: A Balancing Act Apr 13, 1998 · 1h Trace the remarkable arc of Lansbury’s life and career, highlighting how she navigated early hardship, Hollywood typecasting, and later triumphs on stage and television. The episode…
- Episode 5: Anne Frank: The Life of a Young Girl Apr 20, 1998 · 1h Her Diary is one of the most widely read books in the world. Yet the time she spent hiding from the Nazis is but one chapter in her remarkable life. Anne Frank has become an international…
- Episode 6: Beethoven: The Sound and the Fury Apr 27, 1998 · 1h This musical genius was tormented by loneliness, heartbreak and the loss of his hearing. Yet his talent transcended his anguish and the music he created has endured throughout time…
- Episode 7: Colonel Sanders: America's Chicken King May 4, 1998 · 1h Explore the extraordinary life of Harland Sanders, the man behind Kentucky Fried Chicken, whose white suit and string tie became symbols of entrepreneurial success. The episode traces his…
- Episode 8: Dwight D. Eisenhower: Commander-in-Chief May 11, 1998 · 1h Dwight D. Eisenhower lived a life marked by extraordinary success. A West Point graduate whose military know-how catapulted him through the U.S. Army ranks, Eisenhower's steadfast…
- Episode 9: Ernest Hemingway: Wrestling With Life May 18, 1998 · 1h Ernest Hemingway's novels rank among the most influential and celebrated in history, while his life remains an obscure image shrouded in myth. In this feature-length portrait narrated by…
- Episode 10: Evel Knievel: Hell on Wheels May 25, 1998 · 1h Dive into the turbulent, high‑octane life of America’s most famous daredevil, tracing how Robert “Evel” Knievel transformed himself from a restless Montana kid into a cultural icon defined…
- Episode 11: Howard Carter: Triumph and Treasure Jun 1, 1998 · 1h He made the find of the 20th century and discovered the most spectacular treasure the world had ever seen. For over 30 years, Howard Carter searched the Egyptian desert, seeking the…
- Episode 12: Jackie Kennedy Onassis: In a Class of Her Own Jun 8, 1998 · 1h She won universal admiration for her dignity and control in the hours and days after her husband’s assassination. The years that followed only confirmed her elegance and poise. As First…
- Episode 13: Jim Jones: Journey into Madness Jun 15, 1998 · 1h Explore the chilling rise and tragic downfall of the charismatic yet deeply disturbed leader of the Peoples Temple. The episode traces Jones’s evolution from a passionate preacher…
- Episode 14: John Wayne: American Legend Jun 22, 1998 · 1h He transcended conventional stardom to earn a place as a true American icon. His 250 films shaped a vision of American manhood. Twenty years after his death, John Wayne remains one of the…
- Episode 15: P.T. Barnum: The Greatest Showman on Earth Jun 29, 1998 · 1h Explore the dazzling rise of the man who reshaped American entertainment through imagination, audacity, and relentless promotion. The episode traces Barnum’s early years as a hustling…
- Episode 16: Ray Kroc: Fast Food McMillionaire Jul 6, 1998 · 1h From Beijing to Buenos Aires, McDonald’s is the most well‑known brand in the world—in fact, the Golden Arches are more recognizable than the Christian cross. A Chicago entrepreneur who…
- Episode 17: Satan: Prince of Darkness Jul 13, 1998 · 1h He was the favorite angel who dared disobey God. Cast out from Heaven, he became mankind's tormentor, vowing to destroy the creation of his former master. Satan, Lucifer, the Devil: by any…
- Episode 18: Vincent Van Gogh: A Stroke of Genius Jul 20, 1998 · 1h Delve into the haunting brilliance and tragic life of one of history’s most influential artists. The episode traces Van Gogh’s journey from a restless preacher’s son in the Netherlands to…
- Episode 19: Charles Lindbergh: Against the Wind Jan 7, 1999 · 1h Trace the dramatic life of the aviator who became an international hero overnight after completing the first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic in 1927. The episode explores…
- Episode 20: Fred Gwynne: More than a Munster Jan 18, 1999 · 1h Fred Gwynne: More than a Munster offers a warm, revealing portrait of the actor whose towering frame and gentle charm made Herman Munster unforgettable — yet whose career stretched far…
- Episode 21: John Wayne Gacy: A Monster in Disguise Jan 25, 1999 · 1h Examine the horrifying double life of one of America’s most notorious serial killers, presenting his crimes through a factual, victim‑centered lens. The episode traces how Gacy cultivated…
- Episode 22: Nicolae Ceausescu: The Unrepentant Tyrant Feb 1, 1999 · 1h For 24 years, he ruled his country with an iron hand. But the waves of freedom that swept Europe in 1989 cost him his life. Nicolae Ceausescu will be remembered as much for his sudden…
- Episode 23: The Tiffanys: Mark of Excellence Feb 8, 1999 · 1h Explore the remarkable family behind America’s most iconic luxury brand, tracing how their name became synonymous with craftsmanship, innovation, and timeless elegance. The episode follows…
- Episode 44: Dean Martin: Everybody Loves Somebody Sep 4, 1995 · 1h Throughout his legendary partnership with Jerry Lewis and years of solo stardom, his laid‑back charm made everything look easy. Dean Martin was one of America’s greatest celebrities for…
- Episode 63: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid Oct 20, 1995 · 46m Their incredible exploits earned them a place in American legend. Their true fate remains one of the great mysteries of the Old West. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid were a different…
- Episode 67: Nostradamus: Prophet of Doom Nov 6, 1995 · 47m The episode examines the mysterious life and enduring legacy of Nostradamus, the 16th‑century French physician and astrologer whose cryptic prophecies have fascinated—and…