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MGM: When the Lion Roars Season 1 Episodes

  • 1992-1992
  • 1 Season
  • TNT
  • Documentary
  • TVG
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On April 24, 1924, the movies changed forever: The Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studio opened and soon assembled "more stars than there are in the heavens." Patrick Stewart hosts this enthralling Emmy winner as Outstanding Informational Series, a three-part story of M-G-M's reign as Hollywood's class act and legendary entertainment empire.

Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

3 Episodes 1992 - 1992

Episode 1

The Lion's Roar

Sun, Mar 22, 1992 150 mins

A three-part history of the legacy of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Part 1 traces the studio's creation and rise under the guidance of Louis B. Mayer and Irving J. Thalberg, from 1924 to 1936. Featured: film clips, interviews and behind-the-scenes footage. Also: stories about Jean Harlow, Johnny Weissmuller and Greta Garbo. Patrick Stewart hosts.

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Episode 2

The Lion Reigns Supreme

Mon, Mar 23, 1992 150 mins

Part 2 of the MGM studio's history focuses on the post-Thalberg period and the productions of 1936-46. Included: clips from "The Wizard of Oz" and "The Philadelphia Story." Featured: Judy Garland, Clark Gable, Myrna Loy, Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn.

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Episode 3

The Lion in Winter

Tue, Mar 24, 1992 150 mins

The conclusion traces the studio's decline in the late 1940s; and the struggle for control of the company by Louis B. Mayer and new production chief Dore Schary. Featured: clips of Gene Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor and Grace Kelly. Host: Patrick Stewart.

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