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Biography · S3 · E58

Huey Long: The Kingfish

  • TV-14
  • Jan 24, 1995
  • 60 min
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Season 3

81 episodes · 3 still to air
  1. 1Harry S. Truman

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    Harry S. Truman

  2. 2Henry Ford: Tin Lizzy Tycoon

    60 minJul 21, 1994

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

  3. 3Mata Hari

    Date to be announced

    Mata Hari

  4. 4Paul Revere

    Date to be announced

    Paul Revere

  5. 5Bruce Lee: The Immortal Dragon

    60 minJan 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!

  6. 6Sid Caesar: Television's Comedy Genius

    60 minApr 12, 1994

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

  7. 7The Rockefellers

    60 minMay 30, 1994

    The Rockefellers

  8. 8Teddy: A Kennedy Portrait

    60 minJun 3, 1994

    Teddy: A Kennedy Portrait

  9. 9General Omar Bradley

    60 minJun 6, 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.

  10. 10Marilyn Monroe - Behind the Legend

    60 minJun 10, 1994

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

  11. 11Houdini: The Great Escape

    60 minJun 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.

  12. 12George Washington: Founding Father

    60 minJun 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."

  13. 13Christa McAuliffe: Teacher in Space

    60 minJul 11, 1994

    Christa McAuliffe: Teacher in Space

  14. 14Wilbur and Orville: Dreams of Flying

    60 minJul 12, 1994

    Wilbur and Orville: Dreams of Flying

  15. 15Gene Roddenberry: Star Trek and Beyond

    60 minJul 14, 1994

    Biography of "Star Trek" creator Gene Roddenberry.

  16. 16Donald Trump: Master of the Deal

    60 minJul 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.

  17. 17Frank Capra: Mr. Capra Goes to America

    60 minJul 25, 1994

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

  18. 18Davy Crockett: American Frontier Legend

    60 minAug 1, 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.

  19. 19Roy Rogers: American Legend

    60 minAug 2, 1994

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

  20. 20Willie Nelson

    60 minAug 4, 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.

  21. 21Patsy Cline: Remembering Patsy

    60 minAug 5, 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.

  22. 22W.C. Fields: Behind the Laughter

    60 minAug 8, 1994

    W.C. Fields: Behind the Laughter

  23. 23Eleanor Roosevelt: A Restless Spirit

    60 minAug 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.

  24. 24The Babe: The Story of Babe Ruth

    60 minSep 1, 1994

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

  25. 25Pope John Paul II: Statesman of Faith

    60 minSep 12, 1994

    Pope John Paul II: Statesman of Faith

  26. 26Bette Davis: If Looks Could Kill

    60 minSep 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."

  27. 27Gilda Radner: In Her Own Words

    60 minSep 14, 1994

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

  28. 28Benjamin Franklin: Citizen of the World

    60 minSep 15, 1994

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

  29. 29Mike Tyson: Fallen Champ

    60 minSep 16, 1994

    Mike Tyson: Fallen Champ

  30. 30Michelangelo: Artist and Man

    60 minSep 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.

  31. 31Edgar Allan Poe: The Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe

    60 minOct 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.

  32. 32Cleopatra: Destiny's Queen

    60 minNov 25, 1994

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

  33. 33Van Cliburn: Concert Pianist

    60 minDec 1, 1994

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

  34. 34Admiral William 'Bull' Halsey

    60 minDec 5, 1994

    Admiral William 'Bull' Halsey

  35. 35FDR: The War Years

    60 minDec 6, 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.

  36. 36Hirohito

    60 minDec 7, 1994

    Hirohito

  37. 37Clint Eastwood: The Man from Malpaso

    60 minDec 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.

  38. 38Santa Claus

    60 minDec 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.

  39. 39Shari Lewis and Lamb Chop

    60 minDec 20, 1994

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

  40. 40Stooges: The Men Behind the Mayhem

    60 minDec 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!

  41. 41FDR: Years of Crisis

    60 minDec 26, 1994

  42. 42Andrew Carnegie: Prince of Steel

    60 minJan 1, 1995

  43. 43Andrew Jackson: A Man for the People

    60 minJan 3, 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.

  44. 44Aristotle Onassis: The Golden Greek

    60 minJan 4, 1995

  45. 45Attila: Scourge of God

    60 minJan 5, 1995

  46. 46Benedict Arnold: Triumph and Treason

    60 minJan 6, 1995

  47. 47Charles Dickens: A Tale of Ambition and Genius

    60 minJan 9, 1995

  48. 48Charles Manson: Journey into Evil

    60 minJan 10, 1995

  49. 49Charlton Heston: For All Seasons

    60 minJan 11, 1995

  50. 50Christopher Columbus: Explorer of the New World

    60 minJan 12, 1995

  51. 51Crazy Horse: The Last Warrior

    60 minJan 13, 1995

  52. 52Daniel Boone

    60 minJan 16, 1995

  53. 53Genghis Khan: Terror and Conquest

    60 minJan 17, 1995

  54. 54George Custer: Showdown at the Little Bighorn

    60 minJan 18, 1995

  55. 55Goebbels: Master of Propaganda

    60 minJan 19, 1995

  56. 56H.G. Wells: Time Traveler

    60 minJan 20, 1995

  57. 57Hercules: Power of the Gods

    60 minJan 23, 1995

  58. 58Huey Long: The Kingfish

    60 minJan 24, 1995Now viewing

  59. 59Jack the Ripper: Phantom of Death

    60 minJan 25, 1995

  60. 60John Dillinger: Public Enemy #1

    60 minJan 26, 1995

  61. 61John Wilkes Booth: Assassin in the Spotlight

    60 minJan 27, 1995

  62. 62Lee Harvey Oswald: An American Tragedy

    60 minJan 30, 1995

  63. 63Leif Ericson: Voyages of a Viking

    60 minJan 31, 1995

  64. 64Malcolm X: A Search for Identity

    60 minFeb 1, 1995

  65. 65Marco Polo: Journey to the East

    60 minFeb 2, 1995

  66. 66Mozart

    60 minFeb 3, 1995

  67. 67Nostradamus: Prophet of Doom

    60 minFeb 6, 1995

  68. 68Patrick Henry: Voice of Liberty

    60 minFeb 7, 1995

  69. 69Ponce de León: The First Conquistador

    60 minFeb 8, 1995

  70. 70Sherlock Holmes: The Great Detective

    60 minFeb 9, 1995

  71. 71Sitting Bull: Chief of the Lakota Nation

    60 minFeb 10, 1995

  72. 72Susan B. Anthony: Rebel for the Cause

    60 minFeb 13, 1995

  73. 73The Gettys: A Tragedy of Riches

    60 minFeb 14, 1995

  74. 74The James Gang: Outlaw Brothers

    60 minFeb 15, 1995

  75. 75The Red Baron: Master of the Air

    60 minFeb 16, 1995

  76. 76The Vanderbilts: An American Dynasty

    60 minFeb 17, 1995

  77. 77Theodore Roosevelt: Roughrider to Rushmore

    60 minFeb 20, 1995

  78. 78Thomas Jefferson: Philosopher of Freedom

    60 minFeb 21, 1995

  79. 79Tokyo Rose: Victim of Propaganda

    60 minFeb 22, 1995

  80. 80Wild Bill Hickock: Gentleman of the Old West

    60 minFeb 23, 1995

  81. 81Yitzhak Rabin: Soldier of Peace

    60 minFeb 24, 1995