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off- Sam Walton Bargain Billionaire DVD
- Part P.T. Barnum, part Billy Graham, his vision transformed shopping in America and made him one of the world's richest men. Sam Walton started poor as a depression baby in Oklahoma's dust bowl. He became the richest man in the nation, single-handedly building his chain of Wal-Mart stores… [ read more ]
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off- Biography Vincent Van Gogh A Stroke of Genius DVD
- Biographers, artists and excerpts from Van Gogh's letters and journals help tell the remarkable tale of a genius whose brilliance went unrecognized in his lifetime. [ read more ]
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off- Henry Ford Host Peter Graves DVD
- He made the automobile accessible to the common man. The common man made him rich.Henry Ford was one of the great innovators of our time. When the car he invented became so popular he couldn't build them fast enough, he came up with the modern assembly plant to meet demand. The rest is… [ read more ]
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off- Jimmy Doolittle King of the Sky DVD
- From the historic raid to laying the groundwork for commercial aviation, examine the accomplishments of the ''King of the Sky.'' He stood about 5'4" and weighed 145 pounds, soaking wet, maybe. But he was a giant in his field who disproved his own name time and again. [ read more ]
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off- Aileen Wuornos DVD
- Friends and family help examine the life and death of the infamous serial killer. She was one of a very rare breed - a female serial killer. But there are some who feel that her fate was determined by the circumstances surrounding her life. [ read more ]
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off- Vanderbilts An American Dynasty DVD
- From the ''Commodore'' to the custody battle over little Gloria, this is the tumultuous saga of the Vanderbilts. [ read more ]
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off- Lucky The Story Of Charles Lindbergh DVD
- Explores the triumphs and tragedies of Charles Lindbergh, conqueror of the Atlantic by air and reclusive hero. Includes a look at the kidnapping and murder of his son, as well as his questionable politics prior to America's entry into WWII. [ read more ]
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off- Andrew Carnegie Prince of Steel DVD
- Explore the life and legacy of the immigrant who rose to become one of the world's richest men, a legendary philanthropist and the confidante of presidents. [ read more ]
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off- Admiral William Bull Halsey Naval Warrior DVD
- Sail into battle with one of the most celebrated naval commanders in American history. [ read more ]
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off- Adolf Eichmann Hitlers Master of Death DVD
- He engineered the most efficient death machine the world has ever seen, and earned a place as one of the most hated men in history. [ read more ]
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off- All The Presidents Kids DVD
- Get a unique perspective on life at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue from the people who didn't choose to live there. Includes recollections from Steve Ford, Michael Reagan, and former Secret Service agents Paul Landis and Robert Foster. A fascinating look at life in the public eye. Historians talk a [ read more ]
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off- Andrew Cunanan DVD
- He left a trail of bodies across the nation. His apparent suicide on a Florida houseboat ended one of the most publicized manhunts in years. [ read more ]
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off- Andrew Jackson A Man for the People DVD
- He rocketed to fame as a blood and guts commander who allied himself with pirates and scoundrels. He rode his legend all the way to the White House. He earned his nickname commanding a motley army to some of the greatest victories in the War of 1812. He secured his place in history by… [ read more ]
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off- Arthur Shawcross DVD
- He rampaged through the jungle while serving in Vietnam, then went on a killing spree in Rochester, New York, claiming most of his victims after being paroled early following a conviction for murdering a child. The crimes of one of America's most prolific serial killers – the Genesee River… [ read more ]
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off- Audie Murphy: Great American Hero DVD
- Audie Murphy was the son of a poor farmer in Texas cotton country. Audie spent much of his youth working in the fields; Audie only went as far as the fifth grade. He was abandoned by his father and his mother died before his 18th birthday. With the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Audie enlisted in… [ read more ]
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off- Bea Arthur DVD
- Stage actress, screen actress, activist, mother, and more, Bea Arthur's successful career started with an off-Broadway production of The Threepenny Opera in 1954. Discover how this remarkable woman stayed active, kept her wit sharp, and thrived in a business that can be particularly… [ read more ]
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off- Beast of Ukraine DVD
- Evil stalks southern Russia. 56 innocents die in unimaginable anguish. More than just helpless, the authorities in many ways enable the killer. When will his spree end? During his trial, the Rostov Ripper was caged in the center of the courtroom. Investigators originally thought they… [ read more ]
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off- Benedict Arnold Triumph And Treason DVD
- The American Revolution bred many heroes whose courage and leadership on the battlefield helped the United States gain independence from Britain. During the war no man was a more effective commander than Major General Benedict Arnold. His treason and defection to the British made the name… [ read more ]
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off- Best and Worst U.S. Presidents DVD
- They have been journalists, military commanders, tailors, businessmen, scholars and lawyers. They have hailed from every corner of the nation, and have come to office under every imaginable circumstance. They have led the nation to the heights of freedom and democracy, or stood idly by… [ read more ]
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off- Bette Davis If Looks Could Kill DVD
- Share the magical memories-and see clips from her Oscar winning performances-in this profile of "the first lady of the American screen." [ read more ]
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off- Betty Boop Queen Of Cartoons DVD
- She first appeared onscreen with the body of a woman and the head of a dog. Reinvented as 100 percent woman, Betty Boop enchanted millions--75 years after her birth on the drawing boards, she's still a star.BIOGRAPHY® presents the fascinating story of this racy cartoon starlet, from her… [ read more ]
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off- Bill Gates Sultan Of Software DVD
- From college dropout to the world's richest man, follow the amazing journey of the sultan of software. [ read more ]
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off- Biography Albert Einstein DVD
- As one of the most important minds of all time, his name has become a universal synonym for genius. Born in Ulm, Germany, in 1879, Albert Einstein is perhaps best known for his ground-breaking theory of relativity, which helped earn him the coveted Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921. [ read more ]
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- Biography Billy Barty Think Big DVD
- In the 1950s, little was understood about Barty's condition - dwarfism. In 1957, he founded the Little People of America Association and hosted the first convention for little people in Reno, Nevada. Through the association and later through his own Billy Barty Foundation, he worked to raise… [ read more ]
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off- Biography Catherine the Great DVD
- Separate the amazing truths from the sordid myths in this sweeping look at the life of one of the most powerful women in history. She was born Sophie Augusta Fredericka, changing her name upon conversion to Russian Orthodoxy. Many believed Peter III was glad when removed from… [ read more ]
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off- Biography Dian Fossey DVD
- The amazing story - both heartwarming and gut-wrenching - of the remarkable scientist who lived among the gorillas and helped the world understand them. The Leakeys, the famous paleontologists, actually influenced Fossey to become a primatologist. Fossey had her healthy appendix removed… [ read more ]
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off- Biography Famous Wally Amos DVD
- Renowned for his chocolate chip cookies, Wally "Famous" Amos has actually lead many lives, and this revealing hour examines his life, which is far more complex than the public knows. We'll look at his years as the first black talent agent at the William Morris Agency, representing Simon and… [ read more ]
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off- Biography Jane Withers DVD
- Profile of the 1930s child star who made her mark in the movies and on TV playing "Josephine the Plumber" in countless Comet cleanser commercials. With her passion for collecting, Withers maintains several warehouses of movie memorabilia and boasts one of the world's largest collections of… [ read more ]
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off- Biography Leo Tolstoy DVD
- Russian writer, moralist, and mystic, Tolstoy began his literary career by writing short stories as a soldier. The author of War and Peace and Anna Karenina, he lived poorly as a peasant under his wife’s roof. Leaving home secretly, he died of pneumonia. [ read more ]
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off- Biography Linda Blair DVD
- Profile of the actress who suffered bad press, unfounded rumors, and even death threats after she starred in the ultimate horror movie, "The Exorcist". Includes an interview with the film's director William Friedkin and rarely seen behind-the-scenes footage from the film. [ read more ]
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off- Biography Mark Twain His Amazing Adventures DVD
- He was a great American original, a gifted and irreverent storyteller whose portrayal of a wild young nation captured the imagination of the world. On the trails of the Wild West, the streets of New York, and in the shore towns of his beloved Mississippi River, Mark Twain lived out the… [ read more ]
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off- Biography Mary Magdalene DVD
- For nearly 2,000 years, she was believed to be a prostitute who repented and became a disciple of Jesus. But we reveal the truth about Mary that is finally emerging. In interviews, scholars tell us that she was almost certainly not a prostitute, but a wealthy woman whose support helped early… [ read more ]
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off- Biography Mozart DVD
- Explore the tumultuous life of history's greatest musical genius and hear his famous works performed by legendary musicians Isaac Stern, James Galway and Zubin Mehta. [ read more ]
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off- Biography Paul DVD
- The story of Paul, the apostle who was on his way to Damascus to persecute Christian believers when he heard the voice of Jesus and converted to Christianity. [ read more ]
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off- Biography Pedro Lopez Monster DVD
- The story of serial killer Pedro Alonzo Lopez. After being violently raped in prison when he was 18 and killing three of his assailants, he launched an 8-year killing spree that claimed the lives of more than 100 girls in Peru. He then moved to Colombia and Ecuador, where he sometimes… [ read more ]
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off- Biography Ponce De Leon The First Conquistador DVD
- He was one of the first and most famous of a breed of men who would carve out an empire in the New World. His name is forever linked to the futile search for the Fountain of Youth. Ponce de Leon is remembered for his misguided quest, but "the first Conquistador" deserves better. Contemporary… [ read more ]
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off- Biography Pontius Pilate DVD
- The story of the Roman procurator who governed Judea during the crucifixion of Jesus. We look at the differing interpretations of Pilate's involvement in Christ's death and his reign over the Jews. Some believe he was a man of conscience forced to act against his will, but many historians… [ read more ]
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off- Biography Pontius Pilate DVD
- The story of the Roman procurator who governed Judea during the crucifixion of Jesus. We look at the differing interpretations of Pilate's involvement in Christ's death and his reign over the Jews. Some believe he was a man of conscience forced to act against his will, but many historians… [ read more ]
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off- Biography Rembrandt DVD
- The story of Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, the immortal Dutch painter who enjoyed financial success as an artist, teacher, and art dealer, but whose personal life was filled with sorrow. Rembrandt's wife died at age 30, and only one of his four children survived, but then only to age 27.… [ read more ]
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off- Biography Rudyard Kipling DVD
- The story of Rudyard Kipling is a tale of paradise lost. It is the story of a literary genius who wrote some of the world’s best known and enduring books yet whose own life was filled with tragedy. Kipling was a literary giant of the twentieth century. [ read more ]
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