S1994 E1 • George Washington: Founding Father

He was a gentleman farmer from Virginia, a brilliant and bold tactician who proved equally adept at leading men into battle and a young nation into the future.From his youth of privilege to his inauguration as the nation's first president, here is George Washington's remarkable life. Exploring the truths, exploding the myths, it's the portrait of a man who first distinguished himself in the British forces, before creating the army that would ultimately defeat them. His was the pivotal role in establishing the modern world's first nation with neither a King nor an emperor.This is a stirring look at the American hero who remains in the words of Henry Lee "First in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen."

Première diffusion : 24 juin 1994

S1994 E2 • Henry Ford: Tin Lizzy Tycoon

Home movies and photographs profile the automotive and assembly-line pioneer.

Première diffusion : 21 juillet 1994

S1994 E3 • Willie Nelson: My Life

Première diffusion : 4 août 1994

S1994 E4 • Marilyn Monroe: The Mortal Goddess

Première diffusion : 17 octobre 1994

S1994 E5 • Santa Claus

Celebrate the enchantment embodied within the legend of one of history's most beloved figures. Though rooted in various religions, Santa also symbolizes the secular spirit of generosity. Adored by children worldwide, but often with a different name and emanating from disparate myths, he continues to create instantaneous mirth and joy. Join us on a jolly journey through time to reveal his roots--from the Roman Befana to the Germanic Berchta and Knecht Ruprecht, from Saint Nicholas to Santa Claus.

Première diffusion : 19 décembre 1994

S1994 E6 • FDR: The War Years

Second of the two-part series on FDR. This film reviews his term as President during the cataclysmic war years and his international policies. At this death on April 12, 1945, a nation mourned for the man whose vision and faith led the country through a tumultuous period in history.

Première diffusion : 12 juin 1994

S1994 E7 • Davy Crockett: American Frontier Legend

From backwoodsman to politician to martyr, Davy Crockett lived an incredible life that has been obscured by the legends which have sprung up around him. From his feuds with Andrew Jackson to the truth about his coonskin cap, BIOGRAPHY® probes the life and legend of one of America's best -known folk heroes.

Première diffusion : 1 août 1994

S1994 E8 • William Halsey

The life of Admiral William "Bull" Halsey is explored.

Première diffusion : 5 décembre 1994

S1994 E9 • Lizzie Borden A Woman Accused

Her name is forever linked to murder most foul, but who was the spinster accused of one of the most gruesome crimes in history?

Première diffusion : 14 juillet 1994

S1994 E10 • Mike Tyson

S1994 E11 • Stephen King

S1994 E12 • Edgar Allan Poe

S1994 E13 • Eleanor Roosevelt: A Restless Spirit

Première diffusion : 30 août 1994

S1994 E14 • Benjamin Frankin- Citizen of the world

S1994 E15 • Anthony Hopkins

Première diffusion : 17 juin 1994