David Halberstam Video It was America's coming-out party a decade-long celebration of growth and power, fueled by the victory in WWII. Based on Pulitzer Prize winner David Halbertstam's bestselling book, this lively series casts a nostalgic eye back on the years of Ozzie and Harriet and the Hula Hoop, years which nonetheless paved the way for the tumult of the decades to follow. From Sputnik to Elvis, bobby-socks to the Kinsey Report, DAVID HALBERTSTAM'S THE FIFTIES is a breathtaking collage of the people, music, memories, fads and issues that sent the first Baby Boomers on their way.
Dinosaur Video In museums across America, the massive, fossilized remains of dinosaurs are always among the most popular attractions. And countless numbers of these mighty relics owe their place in the public eye to two men who shared a single dream and a bitter rivalry.
Duchess of Duke Street Video Turn of the century London. A city of horse-drawn cabs, of gaslights and splendid houses, of top hats, frock coats and sweeping skirts. A city on the cusp of a new era, a place of great wealth and greater poverty, of aristocrats and servants.
Empires of American Industry Video At the end of the Civil War, America was still an underdeveloped backwater on the outskirts of Western Civilization. A century later, the nation was the dominant economic power on the globe.
English House and Garden Video Anglophiles everywhere will adore this beautifully-filmed collection that exposes the English House and Garden through fascinating scholarship, reconstructions and visits to the finest examples of the breed.
Ernie Kovacs Video Ernie Kovacs was a unique comedic genius whose anarchic style was the unwitting forerunner to such hip, cutting-edge programs as Saturday Night Live. Armed with a seemingly endless parade of hilarious comic characters and brilliant musical parodies, Ernie Kovacs delighted audiences of all ages for over a decade until his untimely death brought down the curtain on one of television's most memorable and talented comedians.
Fawlty Towers Video The brilliant John Cleese (Monty Python, A Fish Called Wanda) is at his best in this hilarious BBC favorite about a British hotel plagued by mishaps.
George Hamilton Video A legendary ladies man, George Hamilton was convinced he was unattractive as a youth. Today, he is perhaps better known for his off-screen escapades than his leading roles.
Great Adventurers Video Their names echo throughout history. Their exploits opened up whole regions of the world. Some were driven by dreams of glory, others charged by their rulers to seek conquest in the name of the crown, and still others were drawn solely by the siren song of adventure.
Great Britain Video England is a land rich with history and heritage, a place where the past speaks in rich tones to the present and where the daily reminders of great achievements and former glory shapes the very character of the nation.
Great Depression Video It was a time of dashed dreams and lost fortunes. But it also proved America's resilience hardship was met by hope, and tragedy answered with daring plans.
Inspector Morse Video Brilliant writing and stellar performances have made Inspector Morse one of the most-acclaimed and beloved British mystery series of all time. This collector's set includes six feature-length favorites.
Ivanhoe Video Ivanhoe is Sir Walter Scott's epic saga of the struggle of one knight to remain true to his oath and heart has delighted generations of readers.
Jeeves and Wooster Video Bertie Wooster is feeling a bit shy of the mark when his new valet reports for duty, bringing with him a much-needed cure for the effects of the previous night's excesses. On the strength of this sterling debut, Jeeves is formally retained, and the unsuspecting servant is thrown headlong into the glorious mix of overbearing aunts, unbidden guests, friends in need and romantic entanglements that is Bertie's lot in life.
Jewel in the Crown Video The New York Times called The Jewel in the Crown 'Superb!' and Time found it 'Ultimately rewarding...with a sterling cast.'
John Denver Video Settle in for a stunning performance that Denver himself called one of the most significant of his career. It's an unforgettable journey across the landscape of popular music, embracing rock, blues, pop, country and folk.
Keeping Up Appearances Video Join the humorous misadventures of the BBC's favorite social climber, Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced "bouquet," of course). From her request that her milk come from the Squire's cows to telling her absentminded husband, "I will not have you not thinking in front of the neighbors," Hyacinth charms and infuriates everyone, even the Vicar.
Kennedy Video A medical technician at the autopsy in Washington D.C. states categorically that the body he saw was not the one in the official autopsy photographs.
Korean War Video Half a century ago, American forces went toe-to-toe with a fanatic Chinese colossus fighting in its own backyard. The Korean War set all the rules for East/West superpower conflict in the nuclear age, and in so doing brought the world closer to all-out atomic war than has ever been told.
Liberace Video One of America's greatest showman, Liberace earned a devoted following with his flamboyant mix of over-the-top showmanship and virtuoso musicality.
Little Big Horn Video The battle of the Little Big Horn--"Custer's Last Stand,"--has been examined and re-examined so many times that it would seem the subject has been exhausted. But LITTLE BIG HORN: THE UNTOLD STORY proves otherwise.
Lord Peter Wimsey Video This five-video collector's set is the complete series seen by millions of people on PBS' Masterpiece Theatre. Ian Carmichael plays the aristocratic sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey in this classic adaptation of Dorothy Sayers' detective novel.
Lorena Bobbitt: Women and Violence Video Is spousal abuse a justification for violent actionsby women, as was claimed in the headline-grabbing Lorena Bobbitt case? This question and others are examined in this comprehensive look at the state of violent crime among women in America.
Legions of Rome Video The greatest empire of the Ancient World, Rome spread its influence across three continents and dominated civilization for centuries. And the backbone of their power was their legendary fighting forces, the legions.
Magnum PI Video Fire up the Ferrari for another high-speed run down the Hawaiian coast with one of the most memorable TV detectives of all time: MAGNUM P.I.
Mexico Video Its name is taken from an Aztec god of war. Its history is written in the blood of conquest. Forged in the conflict between the Old and New Worlds, it is Mexico.
Mississippi Video The name means, simply, "big river." From northern Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico, it flows some 2,400 miles through the heartland. It is the Mississippi, and its saga of adventure, conquest, disaster and riches is the story of America itself.
Mobsters Biography Video They are the shadowy men behind the biggest criminal organization in the world. From gangland Chicago to the Nevada desert, they have carved out a unique place in American history. Theirs are tales of blood and honor, brazen dreams and epic struggles, and a legacy of violence and greed.
Modern Marvels Video They are among the most impressive engineering accomplishments of all time. Here are their incredible stories, from the "two stories a day" rise of the Empire State Building to the massive problems and ingenious solutions surrounding the construction of the Grand Coulee Dam.
Monty Python Video Exactly 30 years ago, Monty Python arrived on the scene and gave 'British humor' a whole new meaning.The absurdly hilarious routines were written by and starred a zany troop including Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin.
Monty Python Video Very possibly the most tragic waste of "Oxbridge" educations ever broadcast, MONTY PYTHON'S FLYING CIRCUS made all of America sit up and say: "what?". It put Spam back in the national pantry, launched cross-dressing as a national craze and made Rene Descartes a household name. The inspired antics of Cleese and co. greatly streamlined the high-school geek identification process and turned dead pets and cheese into comic fodder.
Mummies and The Wonders of Ancient Egypt Video Journey back to the rich and fantastic world of Ancient Egypt a world where animals could magically jump out of a hieroglyph and change the meaning of your writing. Where giant pyramids were a gateway to the afterlife. Where a king's ransom could buy an elaborate 70-day process that would guarantee the eternal preservation of your corpse.