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  Mel Brooks - Comedic Start (1:11)

Mel Brooks - Comedic Start
Watch a short video about Mel Brooks and learn about his childhood and how this funny man gained cult status with the Broadway production of "The Producers."
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  Alan Greenspan - Economic Expert (1:12)

Alan Greenspan - Economic Expert
Watch a short video about Alan Greenspan to find out why this economic genius takes a 90 minute bath every morning.
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  Andy Griffith - The Cast (3:20)

Andy Griffith - The Cast
The cast of "The Andy Griffith Show" recall their experiences on set.
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  Andy Griffith - The Andy Griffith Show (2:09)

Andy Griffith - The Andy Griffith Show
On October 3rd, 1960, the world was introduced to Andy Griffith and a small town called Mayberry.
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• Andy Griffith - First Success (1:30)

Andy Griffith - First Success
Andy Griffith began his entree into comedy with stand up acts that eventually landed him a record deal with Capitol Records.
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  Andy Griffith - Early Years (2:08)

Andy Griffith - Early Years
Andy Griffith grew up in the quiet town of Mount Airy, North Carolina in 1926. His family faced tough times as the Great Depression hit but managed to make it through and even bought their own home.
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  Jerry Lewis - Multitalented Comedian (1:14)

Jerry Lewis - Multitalented Comedian
Watch a short video about Jerry Lewis and find out how this multitalented entertainer catapulted to stardom.
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  Hugh Hefner - The Origin of Playboy (3:33)

Hugh Hefner - The Origin of Playboy
Hugh Hefner discusses the origins of Playboy magazine and how it has evolved today.
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  Queen Elizabeth II - Mini Biography (3:46)

Queen Elizabeth II - Mini Biography
Queen Elizabeth II first began public duties during World War II, where she became a symbol of reassurance for the British people. In her 60-year reign, she's preserved the image of the crown throughout a period of great change.
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  Queen Elizabeth II - Royal Wedding (1:25)

Queen Elizabeth II - Royal Wedding
An inside look at the royal wedding between Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.
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  Queen Elizabeth II - Princess Diana's Death (1:01)

Queen Elizabeth II - Princess Diana's Death
After Princess Diana's death, Queen Elizabeth II broadcast a message to the people of England.
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  Fidel Castro - CIA Assassination Plot (1:47)

Fidel Castro - CIA Assassination Plot
A look at the CIA's failed attempts at the assassination of Fidel Castro.
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  Fidel Castro - The Cuban Missile Crisis (2:05)

Fidel Castro - The Cuban Missile Crisis
A brief look at Fidel Castro and the Cuban Missile Crisis.
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  Fidel Castro - The Bay of Pigs (2:05)

Fidel Castro - The Bay of Pigs
CIA and a Cuban brigade planned an invasion on Castro and Cuba, but the plan quickly unravelled.
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  Fidel Castro - The Cuban Revolution (3:51)

Fidel Castro - The Cuban Revolution
A brief history of the Cuban Revolution and the rise of Fidel Castro.
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  Andy Griffith - Mini Biography (3:27)

Andy Griffith - Mini Biography
Andy Griffith's monologue "What it Was, Was Football" earned him a spot on "The Ed Sullivan Show" and he became a rising star. He starred in the film "A Face in the Crowd" before making his way to television in "The Andy Griffith Show."
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  Roger Corman - Mini Biography (3:15)

Roger Corman - Mini Biography
Roger Corman earned the nickname "King of B-movies" for his output of low-budget films. He created his films quickly and cheaply, with his most notable films being "The Swamp," "The Little Shop of Horrors," and his Edgar Allan Poe Series.
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  Marilyn Monroe - Marriage to Joe DiMaggio (1:33)

Marilyn Monroe - Marriage to Joe DiMaggio
In 1952, Marilyn Monroe was introduced one of the biggest heroes in baseball, Joe DiMaggio. She was drawn to his quiet, conservative nature-- as well as the fact that he wasn't in show business.
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  Marilyn Monroe - Happy Birthday, Mr. President (2:48)

Marilyn Monroe - Happy Birthday, Mr. President
On May 19th, Marilyn Monroe made history when she sang "Happy Birthday, Mr. President" provocatively to President John F. Kennedy at Madison Square Garden.
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  Marilyn Monroe - Childhood (1:57)

Marilyn Monroe - Childhood
Marilyn Monroe's mother was mentally unstable, causing Marilyn to grow up in foster homes, were she suffered abuse.
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  Marilyn Monroe - Death (1:45)

Marilyn Monroe - Death
Marilyn Monroe was found dead in her home on August 5, 1962. She died of an overdose of barbiturates at the age of 36.
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  Marilyn Monroe - Actors Studio (1:55)

Marilyn Monroe - Actors Studio
After her disagreements with 20th Century Fox, Marilyn Monroe left Hollywood for New York City to become a serious actress. She studied method acting at the Actors Studio and became close with teachers Lee Strasberg and his wife, Paula.
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  Andy Griffith - Full Biography (43:14)

Andy Griffith - Full Biography
Born and raised in the back hills of North Carolina, Andy Griffith is best remembered for his role on "The Andy Griffith Show," where he starred alongside other Mayberry residents including Opie, Barney, Gomer, and Aunt Bee.
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  Andy Griffith - Early Years (3:37)

Andy Griffith - Early Years
Born and raised in the back hills of North Carolina, Andy Griffith became everyone's favorite neighbor with his role on "The Andy Griffith Show."
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  Alan Greenspan - All Powerful (2:06)

Alan Greenspan - All Powerful
After almost two decades in-charge of the national economy, Alan Greenspan learned that when he talks, people listen.
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  Alan Greenspan - Black Monday (1:56)

Alan Greenspan - Black Monday
One day in 1987, the stock market fell hard and fast, the likes of which hadn't been seen since 1929. Using his new position as chairman of the Federal Reserve, Alan Greenspan helped the market quickly bounce back from Black Monday.
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  Harper Lee - Mini Biography (3:04)

Harper Lee - Mini Biography
In 1961, Harper Lee became the only author to win the Pulitzer Prize for her first and only novel, "To Kill a Mockingbird."
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  Jerry Lewis - Full Episode (90:36)

Jerry Lewis - Full Episode
A two-hour biography of Jerry Lewis.
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  Steve Howe - Idolizing Chuck Berry (2:04)

Steve Howe - Idolizing Chuck Berry
Steve Howe, of the band Yes, on the innovative style of his musical idol, Chuck Berry, telling a story.
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  Chuck Berry - Origins of Rock (2:11)

Chuck Berry - Origins of Rock
Chuck Berry talks about the origins of rock 'n' roll and how he recorded his music to identify with teenagers and their standards of living and life.
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  Fidel Castro - Mini Biography (4:21)

Fidel Castro - Mini Biography
A short biography of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro, whose defiance against the United States led to the Bay of Pigs invasion and the Cuban Missile Crisis in the early 1960s.
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  Marilyn Monroe - Mini Biography (4:08)

Marilyn Monroe - Mini Biography
A short biography of Marilyn Monroe who became the greatest sex symbol of all time. Her roles in films such as "Gentleman Prefer Blondes," made her a Hollywood icon. She died of an overdose on August 5, 1962.
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