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Biography

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  • 1987-2012
  • 26 Seasons
  • DMD
  • Documentary
  • TV-14
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First hosted by veteran actor Peter Graves, and later by Jack Perkins, this popular Arts and Entertainment Network series profiled the lives of notable figures in the history of entertainment, sports, arts, science, politics and warfare. The show is notable for its in-depth research, which often provides viewers with little-known information about well-known people.

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Jack Perkins
Self - Host
Peter Graves
Self - Host
Harry Smith
Self - Host

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David Bowie

Sun, Jan 22, 201260 mins

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Awards

  • 1998 - PGA Award - Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television - winner
  • 2003 - PGA Award - Outstanding Producer of Reality/Game/Informational Series Television - winner
  • 2004 - PGA Award - Outstanding Producer of Reality/Game/Informational Series Television - nominated
  • 1996 - President's Award - - nominated

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