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- StarsOprah WinfreyDavid AttenboroughDoug AllanDavid Attenborough's legendary BBC crew explains and shows wildlife all over planet earth. From giving an overview of the challenges facing life to hunting the deep sea and various major evolutionary groups of creatures.
- StarsDavid AttenboroughPierce BrosnanPeter ScoonesMammoth series, five years in the making, taking a look at the rich tapestry of life in the world's oceans.
- StarsKeith DavidKatharine PhillipsTom HanksA seven-part series focusing on the many ways in which the Second World War impacted the lives of American families.
- 2006–20075 epsTV-MA8.5 (4.8K)TV Mini Series89MetascoreStarsDarleen AsevedoJay AsevedoShelton Shakespear AlexanderAn examination of the U.S. government's response to Hurricane Katrina.
- StarsSamuel WestLinda HuntGert HeidenreichThe history of the Final Solution phase of the Nazi Holocaust, particularly with the most infamous of the death camps.
- StarsDavid AttenboroughJoe StevensShane MooreThis exploration of the planet's most breathtaking natural events follows vast migrations, huge ocean convergences, powerful weather systems and mighty floods.
- StarsKenneth BranaghStockard ChanningLarry AgenbroadUsing the latest digital technology, the era between the dinosaurs and man is superbly recreated by the BBC and Discovery Channel in another winning production from the coalition.
- StarsKeith DavidWynton MarsalisGary GiddinsA survey of the musical form's history and major talents.
- StarsBenedict CumberbatchMike RoweRichard WollocombeA documentary series on life in and adapted to the conditions of the Southern part of the Pacific Ocean, a vast aquatic region with an unequaled number of islands. Both wildlife and human cultures developed in a unique variety, largely determined by such natural conditions as huge distances, sea depths, currents and winds.
- StarsGary SiniseCharles ScheffelRon LivingstonFollow the lives of soldiers who lived World War II, through previously unseen color footage.
- StarsBrian GreeneLeonard SusskindAmanda PeetA documentary examining string theory.
- StarsGene KranzGary SiniseJim LovellNarrated by award-winning actor Gary Sinise, WHEN WE LEFT EARTH is the incredible story of humankind's greatest adventure, as it happened, told by the people who were there. From the early quest of the Mercury program to put a man in space, to the historic moon landings, through the Soyuz link-up and the first un-tethered space walk by Bruce McCandless, this is how the space age came of age. The vivid HD series features vintage rushes and all the key onboards filmed by the astronauts themselves. The sequences are captured by cameras onboard the spaceships, enabling the series to tell the stories in a depth never seen before.
- StarsPeter CoyoteWilliam CrononDayton DuncanThe history of the U.S. National Parks system, including the initial ideas which led to the world's first national parks and the expansion of the system over 150 years.
- StarsMike RoweBarbara FrenchDon BrewerThis show contains the 3 pilot episodes of Dirty Jobs from 2003 including bat cave scavenger, worm dung farmer and roadkill cleaner.
- StarsTraci LordsSoleil Moon FryeAndrew Dice ClayA humorous, year by year look through the decade that saw hair size become a statement, ratty clothes become cool, and music about breaking up become mainstream. Comprised of segments dedicated to the film, music, fashion and big headlines of the 1980s, with commentary from comedians, musicians and others who lived through it and saw the insanity with their own eyes. Offshoot of the very successful "I Love The 70s!" special, and preceded the "I Love The 90s!" special.
- StarsPeter CoyoteJared DiamondA PBS documentary concerning Jared Diamond's theory on why there is such disparity between those who have advanced technology and those who still live primitively. He argues it is due to the acquisition of guns and steel and the changes brought about by germs.
- StarsB.B. KingIke TurnerPinetop PerkinsA documentary series about the origin and history of The Blues.
- StarsKevin SmithJason MewesLiz PhairA nostalgiac look back at the 1990's in the midst of movies, music, shows, scandals, trends, and news events.
- StarsHilarie Burton MorganMartin ScorseseJennifer TillyFilm-makers, performers, genre authorities and selected high-profile fans count down the most chilling moments in cinematic history. Not just from horror films, but from such thrillers as Wait Until Dark (1967) and Jaws (1975) and such science-fiction films as The Terminator (1984) and Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956). This entertaining and authoritative special, originally telecast for 5 nights leading up to Halloween 2004, has gone beyond seasonal programming to become one of the Bravo cable network's most popular and oft-encored specials.
- StarsStan BernardTate SteinsiekScott A. MellorCovers many of the ancient Greek and Norse Gods, monsters and heroes including Hades, Hercules, Medusa, Minotaur, Odysseus and Zeus.
- StarsLeif AndersSam MercurioKarl OtterThe historical drama details the Roman military campaigns against the barbarians. It shows how continuous wars depleted resources, a key factor in the fall of the Empire.
- StarsErik EstradaBo DerekLeif GarrettCelebrities and comedians share their thoughts on pop culture of the 1970's.
- StarsMichael CarrollPeter WellerJ.J. HuckinA series of documentaries that go over the world's history and it's many accomplishments.
- StarsNigel SpiveyVilayanur RamachandranStefano MariottiniDocumentary series looking at the influence of art on the current day situation of our society.
- CreatorMitchell BlockMaro ChermayeffStarsChris AlticeKevin McLaughlinRandy BrockCARRIER is a character-driven immersion in the high-stakes world of a nuclear aircraft carrier, shot on the USS Nimitz during a six-month deployment to the Persian Gulf. The program follows a core group of participants from the elite fighter pilots to the youngest sailors as they navigate challenges around their jobs, families, faith, patriotism, and the war on terror.
- StarsKevin SmithJason MewesGabrielle CarterisI Love The 90's is back with even more insight and looks back to the decade that gave us Grunge, The O.J. Trial, and Nelson! It's I Love The 90's: Part Deux!
- StarsJohn CleeseElizabeth HurleyDavid AttenboroughThis four part BBC mini-series examines the science behind facial beauty, expression, and fame in an entertaining fashion.
- StarsChristian SlaterScott SampsonBeau van Erven DorensA four-episode animated series charting the adventures of four dinosaurs - each on a different continent in the prehistoric world: a lone female Velociraptor in Asia; a young male Daspletosaurus in North America; a South American female Saltasaur; and a young adult Pyroraptor in Europe. Narrated by Christian Slater and hosted by paleontologist Scott Sampson.
- StarsDavid Ogden StiersDick CheneyNewt GingrichThe people, ideas, and events that created our current world economy.
- StarsRohan GunaratnaTerry McDermottPatrick FitzgeraldInside 9/11 provides insight into the events that led up to 9/11 by tracing the timeline from al Qaeda's earliest origins through the aftermath of 9/11 and the ongoing investigation.
- StarsTravis LivelyA Six Hour Series for The Discovery Channel that follows 80 candidates of Class 234 and their efforts to become US NAVY SEALS. You WILL feel the pain after watching the physical and mental challenges these candidates are faced with.
- StarsMassimo MarinoniPeter GuinnessRoss KingFrom a small Italian community in 15th-century Florence, the Medici family would rise to rule Europe in many ways. Using charm, patronage, skill, duplicity and ruthlessness, they would amass unparalleled wealth and unprecedented power. They would also ignite the most important cultural and artistic revolution in Western history--the European Renaissance. But the forces of change the Medici helped unleash would one day topple their ordered world.
- StarsAndrea Gabrielle GibsonStaci IgnacioLucas CheadleA look at the lives of four college students undergoing gender transition.
- StarsDavid McCulloughDocumentary about the rise and fall of one of the greatest military geniuses of modern times from his Corsican childhood to final exile in St. Helena.
- StarsLiam NeesonVictor Davis HansonNigel SpiveyA documentary, narrated by actor Liam Neeson, that chronicles the rise and fall of the civilization of ancient Greece.
- StarsSteve BlumBeau BillingsleaMelissa FahnA series of interviews included on the US and Europe DVD releases of 'Cowboy Bebop: The Movie'.
- StarsJulie AndrewsStephen SondheimJohn LahrA six-part documentary about the Broadway musical
- StarsMelissa Sue AndersonKarl A. D'AmicoEmily Osment100 Greatest Teen Stars, a countdown of the most awesome teen celebrities ever from TV, movies and music. We'll look back at what made them famous, plus check out what they're up to today.
- StarsMatthew MacfadyenRichard OveryJohn DoliboisProfiles on the major defendants of the Nuremberg war crimes trials.
- StarsAnthony DeCurtisMartin TorgoffJohn LelandA look at the rise of illicit drug use and its cultural influence in the second half of the last century.
- StarsMarsha CrenshawCandice DeLongJanis AmatuzioA docu-series all about how women become murderers either by choice, mentality, influence or upbringing. Enthralling and enticing to all interested in crime, murder and mysteries. This series has all the facts, all the point of views dire to each episode and its story.
- StarsJohn WatersHugh HefnerPhil DonahueFrankly examines a colorful and controversial chapter of modern American history, when individuals and events coalesced to challenge the moral orthodoxy surrounding sex and sexual behavior. Eros moved from the shadows into the sphere of public discussion as people sought to eradicate sexual ignorance, fear and loathing. Activism took root and laws were changed; traditional institutions and gender roles were questioned; pleasure was had, and so was profit. And as with any revolution, there were counter-forces seeking a return to the status quo.
- StarsPaul FishbeinNoname JaneConstance PenleyThe mini series describes exploration of the lives and experiences of several adult performers and directors who have been working in the porn industry.
- StarsJack FuchsLiza Zajak-NoveraRobert LambergAbout the gruesome details from eyewitness accounts of the atrocities committed in the name of Nazi Germany. In many instances, the local police, were the perpetrators, operating under orders from the Eitsanzgruppen-SS.
- StarsLiam NeesonChris LarkinIan ShawThis magazine-style documentary outlines biological evolution through a variety of dramatizations and data delivered by expert testimony.
- StarsJenna FischerRick HoffmanShawnee Smith30 more scary moments are counted down.
- StarsJason HildebrandtRichard CoyleKen CarpenterDinosaurs were the ultimate prehistoric survival machines, ruling the earth for 120 Million years. Until now we've seen them as skeletons and robotic models. Dino Body takes a new look at dinosaurs -- from the inside out. Combining cinematic photo-real 3D graphics and leading-edge anatomy and paleontology, we peel back their skin, their muscles, even their brains to reveal the unique inner workings of the greatest beasts that ever lived. Hidden inside dino bodies are the anatomical secrets to surviving prehistoric Planet Earth for millions of years.
- StarsGraham PowellSamantha IlesScott ZeissBill Nye "The Science Guy" hosts a new series that highlights the greatest scientific discoveries of all time, from the earliest time to the present day. The series features nine episodes: Evolution, Earth Sciences, Medicine, Physics, Astronomy, Chemistry, Genetics and Biology, plus a wrap up episode featuring the top 10 discoveries of all time. This is a fun and instructive series, with a lot of historical re-creations, archival footage, visits to interesting scientific research facilities and interviews with present-day scientists including several Nobel laureates - all presented with the flair and humor associated with television's "Science Guy" Bill Nye.
- StarsBill AdlerWill SmithIce-TA five-part documentary series released by VH1 in 2004. The series recounts the development of hip hop culture from its birth in New York City in the 1970s through its flowering into a global phenomenon in the 21st Century.
- StarsRichard ChamberlainIsao MachiiMichael AuslinIn the 15th century, the Tokugawa dynasty took power in Japan and held it for 300 years. They created an elegant yet rigid society bound by tradition and enforced with brutality. Things cannot remain the same for very long.
- StarsChristian SlaterBen StillerDripping with kid friendly sarcasm, this series presents various animals from several periods that thrived during the age of dinosaurs and explains how they thrived, reproduced and co-existed.
- StarsSigourney WeaverTwo thousand years ago, the world was ruled by Rome. From England to Africa and from Syria to Spain, one in every four people on earth lived and died under Roman law. The Empire was a multi-cultural melting pot that still has relevance.
- StarsLarry NehringCharles MisuliaMichael L. ColosimoThis was the war between the French and Indians, and the early colonists, 1754, before the Revolution.
- StarsEdward HerrmannMichelle MarykRonnie FarerThe history of the Russian Tsars.
- StarsRichard EastonDylan BakerColm FeoreThe story of the renowned American polymath.
- StarsBryan CranstonJulia DuffyPam GrierTV Land presents 100 of the greatest moments in television from the past 50 years
- StarsJulie GoldmanBrian StoverSarena KennedyExplores lesbian sexuality and desire.
- StarsDavid EvangelistaTom CruiseHeather Thomas"RETROSEXUAL: The 80's" takes a journey back to the 1980s to examine popular fashion, cultural fads, trendsetters and sex symbols of the decade in this 5-part documentary that includes a collection of archival footage and commentary from the cultural icons who set the standards during this time period. The special premiered November 14, 2004 on VH1.
- StarsCarmen ElectraKid RockDee SniderA 5-hour history of the greatest bands in Hard Rock history.
- StarsBurt ReynoldsJames WoodsEdward HerrmannWitness the birth of the American republic.
- StarsJennifer FoxIn six hour long episodes, acclaimed filmmaker, Jennifer Fox, maps the world of female life and sexuality today -- from the dramatic turns in her own life to the stories of women around the globe that shed light on the universal issues all women face. Employing a groundbreaking camera technique, called "passing the camera", this powerful series creates a new type of documentary language and storytelling that mirrors the special way women communicate.
- StarsLiev SchreiberCarl ReinerSid CaesarAcclaimed filmmaker David Grubin traces 350 years of Jewish American history, from the arrival of the first Jews in 1654 up to the present day. THE JEWISH AMERICANS tells the story of the struggle of a tiny minority to make their way into the American mainstream while, at the same time, maintaining a sense of their own identity as Jews. Focusing on the tension between identity and assimilation, THE JEWISH AMERICANS is a quintessentially American story, which other minority groups will find surprisingly familiar.
- StarsArmand LeroiSeth ShostakChris McKayAstrophysicists and biologists come together to imagine how, where, and what types of extraterrestrial life forms can we hope to find in the near future.
- StarsAvedis MeneshianMegan QuickBrian BetheaEight years after ABC News aired "Hopkins 24/7," its cameras return to Baltimore's Johns Hopkins Hospital for a new six-part documentary about the lives of the caregivers on its staff, and the patients who come through its doors.
- StarsOssie DavisLaurence FishburneDorian HarewoodThis is both parts of a two-series set produced by the A&E network which explores the history of Christianity and its impact on the world from the year 0 to 2000. Part 1 (the first four episodes) looks at the time from the Roman Empire until the East/West split in 1054. Part 2 accounts the history of the Western world's most influential religion from around the year 1000, the time of the East/West schism and the Crusades, through the Reformation up to contemporary times.
- StarsMarco MartinezRick PamplinKimberly CrandallThis reality TV series from Bravo follows around struggling child performers of all stripes (actors, singers, beauty pageant princesses), but focuses on the parents, largely looking at the different ways the parents fit the sterotype of the pushy "Stage Mother" or "Showbiz Mom".
- StarsBob BovingKelly DeVriesThomas R. MartinIn this second series, the History Channel presents a different set of Barbarians, the Vandals, Saxons, Franks, and Lombards.
- StarsRichard HolmesGarrick HagonRobert ShepherdA history of the American War of Independence.
- StarsEarl MonroeFred WhittedBen JobeExamines Civil Rights-era America through the prism of basketball at historically black colleges and universities.
- StarsEdward HerrmannTravis WojcikThe history of the great militaristic Ancient Greek city state.
- StarsAlec BaldwinJason BinnChristie BrinkleyDocumentary about The hampstons, an area in the eastern part of Long Island (New York), famous for being a vacation spot for the wealthiest Americans: a place where wealthy families can spend the summer and weekends by the beach.
- StarsElton JohnDanny GloverCovers the key aspects of the world AIDS epidemic through powerful documentary stories about five victims and their communities, on five continents.
- A documentary special about America's deadliest profession: crab fishing in the Bering Sea.
- StarsHenry Louis Gates Jr.Samuel L. JacksonMorgan FreemanThrough numerous personal interviews, professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. examines the past, present, and future of black/white race relations in the USA.
- StarsBen KingsleyRina SircarLewis LancasterNarrated by Academy Award-winner Ben Kingsley, this series objectively documents religions worldwide with interviews from experts. Explore issues that probe the very core of our existence and offer a deeper understanding of global spiritual beliefs.
- StarsBray PoorNeil StukeRobert BakkerThis graphics intensive mega-series takes you on a backwards timeline to see what stood, lived, fought and died in your backyard hundreds, thousands, even millions of years ago.
- CreatorBob WaldmanStarsMerv GriffinAdam ArkinSusan DouglasA look at the producers and creators of some of TV's best-known shows.
- StarsQuentin TarantinoChris PennTim RothA series of interviews available on the Special Edition DVD of 'Reservoir Dogs' released in 2002.
- StarsJohnny CashLoretta LynnRosanne CashFollows the 300 year history of the Appalachian people with interviews by scholars, musicians and writers.
- StarsMickey RourkeKylie MinogueJean-Paul GaultierA look at the thirty-six hours leading up to a fashion show, focusing on a different designer each episode.
- StarsDavid JaffeStig AsmussenDavid PratherA deep, investigative look at the mythology that was adapted for 'God of War II.'
- StarsLen Anderson IVHarry PritchettFour part miniseries highlighting the 2004 season of the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the "Blue Angels."
- StarsKarin Muller
- StarsMichio KakuLuigi ColaniJaya BennettThis cinematic four-part series looks at automobiles in 2030. From flying cars to cars fueled by air, FutureCar covers all the bases.
- CreatorJoey AnuffStarsJulie GoldmanAntJonny McGovern