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Biography

  • 2021-2022
  • Documentary
  • TVPG
  • Watchlist

A popular documentary series profiling an eclectic range of notables, with each episode focusing on one figure. Based on a half-hour syndicated program that ran from 1961-64 and in 1979, the concept was successfully revived as an hourlong show with Peter Graves as host in 1987. Well-established and a franchise series for A&E by 1994, it later spun off the Biography Channel.

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Awards

  • 2011 - Emmy - Outstanding Nonfiction Series - nominated
  • 2009 - Emmy - Outstanding Nonfiction Series - nominated
  • 2008 - Emmy - Outstanding Nonfiction Series - nominated
  • 2007 - Emmy - Outstanding Nonfiction Series - nominated

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Roots Producer David Wolper Dies at 82

David Wolper, producer of the celebrated miniseries Roots, has died of congestive heart disease and complications of Parkinson's disease, according to The Associated Press. He was 82. Wolper is perhaps best known for his work on the 1977 ABC miniseries that followed...

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A Home for the Holidays with Faith Hill8/7c CBS Adoption is a subject that is close to Faith Hill's heart. She was adopted as an infant and returns to host this 11th annual event to raise awareness of adoption. She is joined by fellow adoptee Michael Franti, who performs "Have a Little Faith." Also showing their support are native Oklahoma superstars Carrie Underwood and Reba McEntire. Other performers include Mary J. Blige and Shakira. In addition to the musical performances, the hour highlights stories about children who have been adopted and those who are still waiting to join a loving family.Read on for previews of Dog the Bounty Hunter, Spectacle: Elvis Costello with..., Biography and Christmas at Belmont 2009.

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Tonight's TV Hot List: Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009

America's Got Talent8/7c NBC A contortionist break-dancer. An opera singer. A tenor trio. A golden-girl comic. Power tap-dancing siblings. These ace entertainers are among the final 10 acts who took the stage in Monday's last-chance performance episode. With tension spiking and nerves popping, they are now in line to score the big $1 million prize and a headlining Vegas show. With the big-stage curtain finally closing on the sprawling star search, one of them will be named the winner in tonight's two-hour Season 4 finale. Performers include Britain's Got Talent phenom Susan Boyle, pop songstress Shakira, English singer Leona Lewis, country stars Rascal Flatts and high-flying act Cirque du Soleil.Read on for previews of The Beautiful Life: TBLLive from Lincoln Center, Glee, Top Chef: Las Vegas and Biography.

Wed, Sep 16, 2009

Tonight's TV Hot List: Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009

Big Brother 118/7 CT CBS It doesn't matter who is on the chopping block tonight because one of the houseguests will secretly be given the power of coup d'etat, which allows him or her to replace one or both nominees for eviction right before the live vote. Viewer votes determine the coup d'etat winner and the person can use the newfound advantage tonight or next week. It may seem unfair to Russell, this week's Head of Household who made the nominations, but it's a great way to get fans involved and to shake up the game.Read on for previews of So You Think You Can Dance, Burn Notice, Bollywood Hero, Man vs. Fish with Matt Watson and Biography.

Thu, Aug 6, 2009

Tonight's TV Hot List: Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Smile Pinki7 pm/ET HBO Like Pinki, the little girl of the film's title, you'll be grinning ear-to-ear — and shedding tears of joy — after seeing this 2008 Oscar-winning documentary short. Director Megan Mylan's heartwarming work chronicles efforts in India to encourage parents of children born with cleft lips to take them to a hospital for free corrective surgery. The defect causes public shame and makes speaking difficult, but all of these kids, including 5-year-old Pinki and 11-year-old Ghutaru, are finally ready for their close-ups. Read on for previews of Law & Order, Make Me a Supermodel, Biography and The Cougar.

Wed, Jun 3, 2009

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