Biography

Biography - A&E

A&E

News Show

1987

TVPG

Documentary

Biography

History

World history

In-depth profiles of major figures throughout history, from current pop-culture favorites to criminals to historical figures.

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1987– News Show 33 Seasons

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Upcoming TV Airings

The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.

Sunday, January 18

Louis B. Mayer

Episode 310

Movie mogul Louis B. Mayer helps to create the Hollywood star system.

Sunday, January 18

Peter Graves

Episode 30

Friends, family and colleagues recall Peter Graves' career.

Sunday, January 18

Babe Ruth

Episode 108

Babe Ruth.

Sunday, January 18

Hispanic Heroes

Commentary creates in-depth portraits.

Sunday, January 18

Louis B. Mayer

Episode 310

Movie mogul Louis B. Mayer helps to create the Hollywood star system.

Sunday, January 18

Howdy Doody & Buffalo Bob

Episode 38

Bob Smith recalls the 13-year run of "Howdy Doody."

Sunday, January 18

Merv Griffin

Episode 93

Singer and talk-show host Merv Griffin creates game shows and becomes a business tycoon.

Sunday, January 18

Peter Graves

Episode 30

Friends, family and colleagues recall Peter Graves' career.

Sunday, January 18

Babe Ruth

Episode 108

Babe Ruth.

Sunday, January 18

Hispanic Heroes

Commentary creates in-depth portraits.

Monday, January 19

Louis B. Mayer

Episode 310

Movie mogul Louis B. Mayer helps to create the Hollywood star system.

Monday, January 19

Howdy Doody & Buffalo Bob

Episode 38

Bob Smith recalls the 13-year run of "Howdy Doody."

Monday, January 19

Merv Griffin

Episode 93

Singer and talk-show host Merv Griffin creates game shows and becomes a business tycoon.

Monday, January 19

Peter Graves

Episode 30

Friends, family and colleagues recall Peter Graves' career.

Monday, January 19

Babe Ruth

Episode 108

Babe Ruth.

Monday, January 19

Hispanic Heroes

Commentary creates in-depth portraits.

Sunday, January 25

Charles Kuralt: A Life on the Road

Episode 55

The life and career of newsman Charles Kuralt.

Sunday, January 25

Vincent Van Gogh: A Stroke of Genius

Episode 113

Painter Vincent Van Gogh has a short, turbulent but gifted life.

Sunday, January 25

Michelangelo: Artist and Man

Episode 94

Film clips show Michelangelo's artwork and where he lived and created.

Sunday, January 25

Salvador Dali

Episode 179

Surrealist artist Salvador Dali puts himself into hallucinatory states.

Sunday, January 25

Norman Rockwell: An American Portrait

Episode 19

The life and work of Norman Rockwell had a great impact on the nation.

Sunday, January 25

Cecil B. DeMille

Episode 176

Hollywood directing legend Cecil B. DeMille becomes known for his "spectaculars."

Sunday, January 25

Charles Kuralt: A Life on the Road

Episode 55

The life and career of newsman Charles Kuralt.

Sunday, January 25

Ernest Hemingway: Wrestling With Life

Episode 102

Mariel Hemingway narrates a profile of her grandfather.

Sunday, January 25

Vincent Van Gogh: A Stroke of Genius

Episode 113

Painter Vincent Van Gogh has a short, turbulent but gifted life.

Sunday, January 25

Michelangelo: Artist and Man

Episode 94

Film clips show Michelangelo's artwork and where he lived and created.

Sunday, January 25

Salvador Dali

Episode 179

Surrealist artist Salvador Dali puts himself into hallucinatory states.

Sunday, January 25

Norman Rockwell: An American Portrait

Episode 19

The life and work of Norman Rockwell had a great impact on the nation.

Sunday, January 25

Cecil B. DeMille

Episode 176

Hollywood directing legend Cecil B. DeMille becomes known for his "spectaculars."

Monday, January 26

Charles Kuralt: A Life on the Road

Episode 55

The life and career of newsman Charles Kuralt.

Monday, January 26

Ernest Hemingway: Wrestling With Life

Episode 102

Mariel Hemingway narrates a profile of her grandfather.

Monday, January 26

Vincent Van Gogh: A Stroke of Genius

Episode 113

Painter Vincent Van Gogh has a short, turbulent but gifted life.

Monday, January 26

Michelangelo: Artist and Man

Episode 94

Film clips show Michelangelo's artwork and where he lived and created.

Monday, January 26

Salvador Dali

Episode 179

Surrealist artist Salvador Dali puts himself into hallucinatory states.

Monday, January 26

Norman Rockwell: An American Portrait

Episode 19

The life and work of Norman Rockwell had a great impact on the nation.

Monday, January 26

Cecil B. DeMille

Episode 176

Hollywood directing legend Cecil B. DeMille becomes known for his "spectaculars."

Wednesday, January 28

Christa McAuliffe: Teacher in Space

Episode 17

Teacher Christa McAuliffe dies with six other astronauts in the Challenger explosion.

Wednesday, January 28

Christa McAuliffe: Teacher in Space

Episode 17

Teacher Christa McAuliffe dies with six other astronauts in the Challenger explosion.

Thursday, January 29

Christa McAuliffe: Teacher in Space

Episode 17

Teacher Christa McAuliffe dies with six other astronauts in the Challenger explosion.

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Worth Watching: ‘Prodigal Son’ Cliffhanger, Garth Brooks ‘Biography,’ Return of ‘Making It’

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