Biography Season 10 Episodes

Episode 2

Angela Lansbury: A Balancing Act

Sun, Sep 13, 199860 mins

Oscar nominations for evil roles typecast Angela Lansbury early on.

Episode 3

John Wayne: American Legend

Sun, Mar 15, 199890 mins

Episode 4

Colonel Sanders: America's Chicken King

Sun, Dec 6, 1998

Harland Sanders finds wealth and fame in later life after he begins serving his personal recipe for chicken to his customers.

Episode 5

David Berkowitz: Son of Sam

Mon, Mar 23, 1998

Episode 6

Baby Face Nelson

Mon, Feb 9, 1998

Episode 7

William Shatner

Mon, Mar 9, 199860 mins

Episode 9

Pat Benatar

Fri, Sep 19, 2003

The acclaimed Biography series details the career of Grammy Award winning singer Pat Benatar. Part of The Biography "Women Who Rock" series.

Episode 10

Ernie Kovacs: Please Stand By

Tue, Jun 23, 199860 mins

Episode 11

Jerry Seinfeld: Master of His Domain

Mon, May 11, 1998

Episode 12

Denzel Washington: The Preacher's Son

Tue, Aug 4, 1998

Episode 14

David Copperfield: Master of Illusion

Mon, Jan 5, 199845 mins

Footage of his greatest performances and a revealing interview with the two-time "entertainer of the year" trace the life of the world's most famous magician.

Episode 15

Farrah Fawcett: America's Angel

Wed, Feb 4, 2026

Episode 16

Satan: Prince of Darkness

Mon, Sep 21, 199850 mins

Journey into the dark corners of the soul in search of the fallen angel who is mankind's most ancient tormentor.

Episode 17

Elizabeth: The Reluctant Monarch

Wed, Aug 12, 199843 mins

Episode 18

Mikhail Gorbachev: A Man Who Changed the World

Wed, Oct 3, 200145 mins

In an unforgettable, candid interview, Gorbachev tells of his long rise to power and reflects on the sweeping changes his reforms brought to his nation.

Episode 19

Bob Hope: America's Entertainer

Sun, Jan 4, 1998

The life story of Bob Hope and how became one of the world's most beloved comedians and humanitarians.

Episode 20

Ernest Hemingway: Wrestling with Life

Sun, Sep 27, 199844 mins

Episode 21

Beethoven: The Sound and the Fury

Tue, Jan 30, 2001

Episode 22

Charlie Chaplin: A Tramp's Life

Sun, May 10, 199890 mins

Episode 23

Mao Tse Tung: China's Peasant Emperor

Wed, Feb 4, 1998

Episode 24

Johnny Cash: The Man in Black

Wed, Apr 29, 1998

From Hulu description: "Johnny Cash was one of the greatest figures in American music history. From his early roackabilly days at Sun Records, to his legendary prison concerts, he was an icon of unmatched talent and influence." (Hulu)

Episode 25

Casanova: World's Greatest Lover

Sun, Apr 5, 1998

He was, in turn, a seminary student, a soldier, an alchemist, a violinist, a gambler and a spy. But he is remembered as the world's greatest lover. Casanova's name is synonymous with amorous adventure. His sexual conquests largely known through his extraordinary twelve volume Memoirs are legend, but his life was more than just a series of affairs. Casanova recounts the dramatic story of this 18th century Italian, from his expulsion from seminary school for moral misconduct to the countless political intrigues in which he was involved. Learn of his dramatic escape from a Venetian prison in 1756, and explore his role at the court of Louis XV, where he was a favorite of the French monarch. A lover of truth who resorted to lies, a diplomat who consorted with princes, popes and cardinals, and a con man, swindler, charlatan and spy, the contradictions of an entire age are embodied in the legendary lover known as Casanova.

Episode 26

Confucius: Words of Wisdom

Fri, Mar 27, 199860 mins

In an age of intrigue and vice, he was a voice of morality and virtue. 2,500 years after his death, he is revered as one of the great teachers in history. Confucius's name is synonymous with ageless wisdom. His teachings are credited with helping spur East Asia's current "economic miracle." Travel to China's troubled feudal era to learn Confucius's dramatic story, from his childhood in poverty and his long road to enlightenment to his years as a celebrated teacher. Leading scholars reveal why his message of "five virtues" was not always accepted by the leaders of the day. And interviews with a direct descendant provide a personal glimpse into Confucius's legend. Explore the life and legacy of Confucius the ancient sage whose timeless message remains influential to this day.

Episode 27

Greta Garbo: The Mysterious Lady

Mon, Apr 20, 199860 mins

A look at Greta Garbo - The Mysterious Lady.

Episode 28

The Von Trapp Family: Harmony and Discord

Sun, Dec 13, 1998

A look at the family who inspired the popular musical and film " The Sound of Music".

Episode 29

Doris Day: It's Magic

Sun, Oct 18, 1998120 mins

Doris Day starts as a singer with Les Brown's Band of Renown, then moves on to movies.

Episode 31

Steve Rubell: Lord of the Disco

Wed, Sep 2, 1998

Entrepreneur Steve Rubell gains infamy in the 1970s as the co-owner of the disco nightclub, Studio 54.

Episode 32

Frank Sinatra: The Voice of the Century

Fri, Jun 5, 1998120 mins

Episode 33

Tennessee Williams: Wounded Genius

Tue, Jun 9, 1998

Episode 34

Donna Reed: I'll Take the Moon

Mon, Jun 22, 1998

Episode 35

Connie Francis: America's Sweetheart of Song

Sun, Oct 25, 199860 mins

Episode 36

Loretta Young: Hollywood's Heavenly Beauty

Tue, Feb 24, 199844 mins

Episode 38

Bill Gates: Sultan of Software

Tue, Sep 29, 1998

Bill Gates at the age of 42 has established himself as one of the titans of American business in the 20th Century. His company Microsoft now controls 95% of the world's operating systems for personal computers which has made Gates the richest man in the world with an estimated personal worth of more than 50 billion dollars.