He built one of the great American fortunes from the ground up, and in an era of ruthless robber barons, his commitment to fairness led him to sweet success.

P.T. Barnum helps create the modern circus.

Explores the life and career of singer, actor and dancer Sammy Davis Jr.

Profiling 70's disco diva Donna Summer sold millions of albums, winning Grammy's, etc.

Put aside the textbook tales for a candid look at the unpredictable life of one of our nation's greatest leaders.

His name is equated with bloodthirsty conquest and barbaric fury. But the legendary conqueror was more than just a fighter.

Born to a poor family in Kentucky and a married mother of three by the time she was 19, Loretta Lynn becomes one of the famous country music performers.

The life and times of actor (The Ten Commandments) and NRA activist Charlton Heston.

John Dillinger (1903-1934) escapes rural life in Indiana to become a notorious bank robber: the FBI's Public Enemy Number One.

He captured the imagination of millions and helped launch a generation of readers and writers on fantastic voyages of the mind.

Take a short stroll through the shady groves of Holmesian academe, where the great detective lives on and the game is still afoot.

Puppet Howdy Doody and his human friend Buffalo Bob become the first breakout stars of early children's TV.

His name is equated with barbarism and terror, but the ancient Mongol warlord was as effective a ruler as he was a conqueror.

March into battle with the arrogant, confounding military genius who was America's greatest field commander.

See rare combat footage of the Red Baron in action, and witness his burial with full military honors by the British!

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart becomes one of the most famous composers in history before his death at the age of 35.

Trace the short but extraordinary life of the Native-American princess who left an indelible mark on a fledgling nation, and whose story has been clouded by legend.

This is the larger-than-life story of the pioneer whose story has been told so many times that fact and fiction have blended into legend.

Trace the saga of one of the last great Indian warriors from his early battles in Wyoming to the Little Big Horn and beyond.

Venture into the incredible life and legacy of Paul Revere, the master silversmith who forever changed the course of American history.

In the Revolutionary War, he was one of America's greatest leaders-until his traitorous turn to the British cause made his name synonymous with treason.

A documentary on Charles Manson.

The life of this country lawyer from the Virginia Piedmont is the story of the growth and spirit of America.

Leading historians and historic re-enactments bring the fabled journeys of the world's most famous adventurer to life.

Rare footage and period accounts highlight this portrait of one of the last great Indian Warriors, the man who masterminded the victory at the Little Big Horn.

Trace the extraordinary life of one of the true legends of the Old West from his boyhood in Illinois to the day he drew the aces and eights in Deadwood, South Dakota.

Period photographs, artifacts and recorded accounts, along with commentary from the world's leading historians, make this the definitive portrait of the famous band of outlaws.

Their incredible exploits earned them a place in American legend. Their true fate remains one of the great mysteries of the Old west.

Boris Karloff is known for his horror work "Frankenstein", but real-life as a friendly actor.

Lon Chaney Jr was an underrated actor and had a successful career but never really escaped the shadow of his father, or his own demons.

Explore the incredible life of Nostradamus, the enigmatic man known as the Prophet of Doom.

He is remembered as one of the pioneers of science fiction. In his own time, H.G. Wells was one of the most celebrated and influential thinkers in the world.

A portrait of Paul Newman examines his film career, marriage to Joanne Woodward, interest in auto racing and line of food products.

The phenomenon of James Bond. A biography of writer Ian Fleming, with added footage about the actors and movies.

A biography of 20th century petrol-industrialist billionaire Jean Paul Getty. Including his actions toward a kidnapping of his grand kid.

Explore the life and legacy of the immigrant who rose to become one of the world's richest men, a legendary philanthropist and the confidante of presidents.

A painful childhood fuels the ambition of the author.

A look at the life of Charles Schultz, the creator of the Peanuts comic strip that ran for fifty years.

The life and work of the great and influential psychiatrist, Sigmund Freud (1856-1939), is examined. Archive footage of Freud and a unique sound recording of his voice are included.

The life of Japanese Emperor Hirohito is profiled.