TV Guide: Biography

Listing: Robert Pickton

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:00:00 -0500

Fri Dec 11 08:00 PM BIO A profile of serial killer Robert "Willie" Pickton, a Canadian pig farmer convicted in 2007 of killing six women.

Listing: Bill Murray

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:00:00 -0500

Thu Dec 10 09:00 PM BIO A profile of Bill Murray, who rose to fame on "Saturday Night Live" and classic comedy films, including "Caddyshack," "Stripes," "Tootsie" and "Ghostbusters."

Listing: John Candy

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:00:00 -0500

Tue Dec 8 10:00 PM BIO "A Tribute to John Candy" chronicles the life of the actor-comedian, with comments from friends and colleagues, including Tom Hanks and Dan Aykroyd. Also: clips from his TV and film credits, such as "Uncle Buck."

Listing: Led Zeppelin

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:00:00 -0500

Thu Dec 3 11:00 PM BIO The rock band Led Zeppelin is profiled.

Listing: Janis Joplin

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:00:00 -0500

Thu Dec 3 10:00 PM BIO A profile of rock star Janis Joplin (1943-70). Included: her early roots singing in Texas coffee houses and her launch into stardom. Also: Joplin's drug and alcohol abuse.

Listing: Mama Cass

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:00:00 -0500

Thu Dec 3 09:00 PM BIO A profile of singer Cass Elliott, who performed with the Mamas and the Papas and died at the age of 32 of a heart attack. Among those commenting: Michelle Phillips, David Crosby, Graham Nash and John Sebastian.

Listing: Jimi Hendrix: The Man They Made God

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:00:00 -0500

Thu Dec 3 08:00 PM BIO A profile of visionary musician Jimi Hendrix (1942-70) features interviews with fellow musicians and friends. Included: archival footage of performances. Also: the socio-political climate of the country during his heyday.

Listing: Grace Slick

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:00:00 -0500

Thu Dec 3 10:00 AM BIO A profile of singer Grace Slick.

Listing: Jerry Garcia

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Thu Dec 3 09:00 AM BIO Grateful Dead guitarist and leader Jerry Garcia (1942-95) is profiled.

Listing: Larry the Cable Guy

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:00:00 -0500

Wed Dec 2 08:00 PM BIO Larry the Cable Guy, the stand-up comedian born Daniel Lawrence Whitney, is profiled.

Listing: Steven Seagal

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:00:00 -0500

Wed Dec 2 10:00 AM BIO Actor Steven Seagal is profiled.

Listing: Randy Couture: Ultimate Fighter

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Wed Dec 2 09:00 AM BIO A profile of mixed-martial-arts fighter Randy Couture.

Listing: Evel Knievel: Hell on Wheels

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:00:00 -0500

Wed Dec 2 08:00 AM BIO Profiling Evel Knievel, famous in the l960s and '70s for attempting a series of death-defying motorcycle stunts that often resulted in severe injuries. Included: talks with Knievel, his family and friends; clips of his stunts, including the failed Snake River jump.

Listing: William Shatner

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:00:00 -0500

Tue Dec 1 11:00 PM BIO A profile of William Shatner, best known for portraying Capt. Kirk in the "Star Trek" TV and film series, includes his childhood in Montreal and his extensive work in theater and television before and after "Star Trek." Interviewed: actor Leonard Nimoy, Shatner's sisters, daughters and third wife. Also: comments from "Star Trek" creator Gene Roddenberry.

Listing: Peter Graves: Mission Accomplished

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:00:00 -0500

Tue Dec 1 10:00 AM BIO A profile of Peter Graves surveys his acting career and features clips and interviews with cast members of his TV shows, (including “Mission: Impossible” and “Fury”) and his movies (including “Airplane!”). Host: Jack Perkins.

Listing: Patrick Stewart: Make It So

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Tue Dec 1 09:00 AM BIO A profile of actor Patrick Stewart recalls his childhood in England; early theater work with the Royal Shakespeare Company; and international fame following “Star Trek: The Next Generation.” Among those commenting: Ben Kingsley; Jonathan Frakes; Trevor Nunn; Hugh Jackman; TV GUIDE's Matt Roush; Madeleine Albright; his brothers; and his son, Daniel.

Listing: The Hilton Family

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:00:00 -0500

Tue Dec 1 04:00 AM BIO A profile of the Hiltons begins with American hotelier Conrad Hilton (1887-1979). Included: his sons, Conrad Nicholson Hilton Jr. and William Barron Hilton.

Video: Vladimir Lenin: Voice of Revolution

Hulu — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Season 1, Episode 46: Called treacherous, deluded, out-of-touch, insane, Lenin might have been a minor historical footnote but for the Russian Revolution, which catapulted him into the headlines of the 20th century.

Video: Caroline Kennedy

Hulu — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Season 1, Episode 60: Eldest child of John F. Kennedy and Jackie, she is American royalty. But her life has been shaped by tragedy - the assassination of her father when she was six years old, and the accidental death of little brother John Jr. in 1999.

Video: The Earp Brothers: Lawmen of the West

Hulu — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Season 1, Episode 56: Whether Wyatt Earp and his five brothers were law breaking badge holders or tamers of wild boomtowns of the West, this family left behind more than blood at the OK Corral.

Video: Arthur Shawcross

Hulu — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Season 1, Episode 43: Known as The Genesee River Killer, Shawcross was born on June 6, 1945 in Maine. After dropping out of school, Shawcross enlisted in the Army and fought in the Vietnam War.

Video: Matthew Perry

Hulu — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Season 1, Episode 48: Known best as the loveable, wisecracking jokester "Chandler Bing" on the hit comedy show series "Friends," Emmy-nominated actor Matthew Perry has always been a funny guy.

Video: Hugh Jackman

Hulu — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Season 1, Episode 45: From his role as Wolverine in X-Men to Kate & Leopold, the life and career of Hugh Jackman.

Video: Henry Lee Lucas

Hulu — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Season 1, Episode 44: In 1983, after he confessed to killing 100 women, Henry Lee Lucas became America's most notorious serial killer. Later, Henry was identified as the killer of record in 214 cases.

Video: Cate Blanchett

Hulu — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Season 1, Episode 53: Cate's father died unexpectedly when she was just ten years old and her grandmother moved in to the family home to help Cate's mother raise her three children.

Video: Buffalo Bill: Showman of the West

Hulu — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Season 1, Episode 42: The real-life adventures of William F. Cody, alias Buffalo Bill, whose exploits as a frontiersman were exaggerated and immortalized by writer Ned Buntline in his pulp stories.

Video: For Kids - Davy Crockett, American Frontier Legend

Hulu — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Season 1, Episode 42: The folk hero who was far more than a simple woodsman in coonskin cap. We chronicle his political career in Tennessee, where he championed the rights of squatters, and in Congress, where he opposed his former commander, President Jackson.

Video: Pat Nixon: Behind The Smile

Hulu — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Season 1, Episode 39: Patricia Nixon is often remembered as the smiling woman who stood behind Richard Nixon during countless speeches and official ceremonies. Only the people who knew her, knew the real Pat, funny, spirited and with a will of iron.

Video: Charles A. Lindbergh: The Crowded Idol

Hulu — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Season 1, Episode 37: The triumphs and tragedies of Lindbergh, conquerer of the Atlantic and reclusive hero, are explored from childhood to old age. Hosted by Peter Graves.

Video: Christian Slater

Hulu — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Season 1, Episode 35: Christian Michael Slater was born on August 18, 1969 to Mary Jo and Thomas Knight Slater. Both of his parents were in show business, and Christian was introduced to the stage early.

Video: Adolfo Constanzo: The Godfather of Matamoros

Hulu — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Season 1, Episode 36: Born in Miami, FL in 1962. His mother immersed him in the cult of Palo Mayombe. Constanzo moved to Mexico City in 1983 on a modeling assignment after dropping out of community college.

Video: Meredith Vieira

Hulu — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Season 1, Episode 34: Meredith Vieira has managed something few other stars in television news have pulled off. While going from local reporter to co-host of a number one-rated show, she has insisted on maintaining a personal life and time with her husband and kids.

Video: Halle Berry

Hulu — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Season 1, Episode 32: Oscar-winner and Hollywood A-list hottie Halle Berry hasn't always had it easy; from a suicide attempt and a hit-and-run accident to two failed marriages, her life has been filled with a surprising amount of heartache.

Video: John And Abagail Adams: Love And Liberty

Hulu — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Season 1, Episode 26: John Adams was the driving force at the first pivotal meetings of the American Continental Congress in Philadelphia. His passion and eloquence convinced the Colonists to fight for their independence from the British, and a new nation was born.

Video: Joe Biden

Hulu — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Season 1, Episode 23: The amazing journey of this working class boy turned Vice President. It features rare home movies of Biden from infant to toddler and touches on his struggle to overcome the terrible stutter that afflicted him during childhood.

Video: Barack Obama

Hulu — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Season 1, Episode 22: Barack Obama's background made him uniquely able to capture the imagination of the electorate. But it wasn't always that way. Raised by his white mother and white grandparents, young "Barry Obama" often felt like an outsider.

Video: Douglas Macarthur: The General

Hulu — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Season 1, Episode 15: The man and his monumental career as a leading American military leader are captured in this detailed appraisal by his contemporaries.

Video: H.G. Wells: Time Traveler

Hulu — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Season 1, Episode 17: Herbert George Wells is best know as the author of The Time Machine, The War of the Worlds, The Invisible Man and other works of striking invention that pioneered 20th century science fiction.