Mon, Apr 3, 1995
Their lawless spree of robbing and killing took the lives of a dozen people. Yet something about them captured America's imagination; perhaps the glamorous ideal of the romantic outlaw had special appeal during the Depression. Archival news footage, newspaper accounts, and the recollections of observers relate the true picture of Bonnie and Cyde, including the dramatic ambush that ended their lives. An interview with Clyde's sister gives the viewer insight into the character of her brother and his girlfriend.
Tue, Apr 4, 1995
John Dillinger (1903-1934) escapes rural life in Indiana to become a notorious bank robber: the FBI's Public Enemy Number One.
Tue, May 23, 1995
In the annals of crime, perhaps no name evokes terror more than that Jack the Ripper. Although this anonymous killer committed his gruesome murders more than a century ago, his name lives on. This program goes to England to investigate the murder of five women, which took place in 1888 and have gripped the collective psyche ever since. Most frightening of all is the fact that murderer was never caught, or even identified. Criminologists present their theories on the identity of the infamous killer. Never-before-released photographs graphically display the vicious work of Jack the Ripper's knife.
Mon, Jul 17, 1995
A special tribute to one of the nicest figures in the show business, the ultra-talented actor/comedian John Candy (1950-1994). Released a year after his death, this biography unites friends and co-stars of his in many films and TV shows to talk about the many qualities of Candy, both as an entertainer, as a friend and family man; his legacy as one of the greatest comedians of all time, and one of the most beloved personalities in the business.
Wed, Aug 9, 1995
Documentary about Iva Toguri, one of several Japanese-American women collectively known as Tokyo Rose who made propaganda broadcasts from Tokyo for the Japanese government during World War II. After the war she was tried and imprisoned for treason, although she claimed she was forced by her Japanese captors to make the broadcasts.
Mon, Oct 9, 1995
He was determined to find a western route to Asia, but wound up discovering the New World. But despite his accomplishments, he died a broken, largely forgotten man. Christopher Columbus wanted to find a new route to Asia, but became the first European to set foot on the New World. Evidence now proves that the Vikings were there long before him, but even in his own time later explorers usurped his glory! Biography uses period accounts, rare art and artifacts and interviews with world-renowned historians to tell Columbus's often-reinterpreted story. See how he convinced Ferdinand and Isabella to fund his journey and how he never gave up believing that he had reached Asia. Discover how his fortunes and reputation sank so quickly that by the time of his fourth voyage Spanish officials would not let him anchor in their waters. From the dream that led him across the horizon to the fortunes that deserted him and the ongoing controversy over his true place in history, this is the dramatic story of Christopher Columbus.