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24 Episodes 1981 - 1982
Episode 1
Mon, Sep 21, 1981 30 mins
Evidence surrounding the death of legendary outlaw Jesse James is examined. Leonard Nimoy is the host.
Episode 2
Mon, Sep 28, 1981 30 mins
An examination of research in biofeedback includes a look at a biofeedback clinic in San Francisco, treatment of psychosomatic disorders, a biofeedback-therapy program for athletes and a discussion of stress hormones. Host: Leonard Nimoy.
Episode 3
Mon, Oct 5, 1981 30 mins
The possibility of photographs capturing images not visible to the human eye is examined in a program that includes a talk with a psychic investigator and expert on ghost photography. Leonard Nimoy is the program host.
Episode 4
Mon, Oct 12, 1981 30 mins
A program focusing on American servicemen missing in Vietnam. Host: Leonard Nimoy.
Episode 5
Mon, Oct 19, 1981 30 mins
"The Elephant Man," John Merrick, a deformed London man of the late 1800s, whose life was the basis for a movie. Host: Leonard Nimoy.
Episode 6
Mon, Oct 26, 1981 30 mins
A reenactment of events leading to Abraham Lincoln's death includes still photographs, recorded accounts of eyewitnesses and conspirators, and a talk with historians about the Booth conspiracy. Host: Leonard Nimoy.
Episode 7
Sat, Oct 31, 1981 30 mins
Examining the obsession of Jim Jones---the man behind the Guyana mass suicides in 1978. Included: films of interviews with the leader of the People's Temple.
Episode 8
Mon, Nov 2, 1981 30 mins
Tracing the fabled treasure of King Solomon's mines and the history of the ancient reign of King Solomon.
Episode 9
Mon, Nov 9, 1981 30 mins
An examination of the 1483 disappearance of King Edward IV's two young sons who were heirs to the British throne. Leonard Nimoy is the series host.
Episode 10
Mon, Nov 16, 1981 30 mins
A look at Aztec society, a powerful civilization ruled by King Montezuma, which was defeated by Cortez and his army in 1519. Host: Leonard Nimoy.
Episode 11
Sat, Nov 21, 1981 30 mins
Escape artist Houdini is profiled. Leonard Nimoy is the host.
Episode 12
Mon, Nov 23, 1981 30 mins
The horror of the 1945 atomic-bomb attack on Hiroshima is the subject of a program on the city's survivors and nuclear weapons.
Episode 13
Mon, Nov 30, 1981 30 mins
Examining the 1912 sinking of the ocean liner Titanic, including premonitions of some of the passengers prior to the tragedy.
Episode 14
Sun, Dec 6, 1981 30 mins
A look into the 21st century and the world of science fiction. Included: technologies that may become part of everyday life; a utopian city; a model of a solar hothouse.
Episode 15
Sun, Dec 13, 1981 30 mins
The story of Nostradamus, the French physician whose predictions of the future were written in coded messages during the time of the Inquisition to escape charges of sorcery. Included: interviews with psychic Alan Vaughn, author John Sladek.
Episode 16
Sun, Dec 20, 1981 30 mins
Communication with the dead is explored in this program that includes interviews with psychics, and Al Manning of the ESP Center in Los Angeles. Leonard Nimoy is the narrator.
Episode 17
Sun, Jan 3, 1982 30 mins
The healing power of the human aura is the subject of this film that includes a look at Kirlian photography. Host: Leonard Nimoy.
Episode 18
Sun, Jan 17, 1982 30 mins
Examining theories of evolution and creation. Included: Darwin's theory and claims from the Creation Research Society.
Episode 19
Sun, Jan 24, 1982 30 mins
Research on time and space travel is examined, including a look at the history of space exploration, Einstein's theories of relativity, and black holes in the universe. Leonard Nimoy is the series host.
Episode 20
Mon, Feb 1, 1982 30 mins
The story of Eva Braun and her life with Adolf Hitler. Historical footage and stills---many taken by Eva---offer candid portraits of the inner circle of the Third Reich.
Episode 21
Mon, Feb 8, 1982 30 mins
The Biblical account of Joshua's conquest of the walled city of Jericho. Included: dramatic reenactments.
Episode 22
Mon, Feb 15, 1982 30 mins
The turbulent life and strange death of Bishop James Pike are examined through dramatic reenactments and interviews with those who knew him. Bishop Pike reshaped doctrines, then renounced the church to form the Foundation for Religious Transition.
Episode 23
Mon, Feb 22, 1982 30 mins
A look at the survival of mankind in the face of disaster and a discussion of earthquakes with archaeologist-geologist Jeffrey Goodman.
Episode 24
Mon, Mar 1, 1982 30 mins
A program about medical advances in obstetrics includes films of childbirth; discussions of hypnosis used to recall pre-birth memories; relieving anxieties of new mothers.