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Wild America

1982

Wild America

1982
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Wild America is a documentary television series that focuses on the wild animals and wild lands of North America. By the mid-1970s, Marty Stouffer had put together several full length documentaries. At this time, he approached the programming managers at Public Broadcasting Service about a half-hour-long wildlife show, the first to focus exclusively upon the flora and fauna of North America. PBS signed for the rights to broadcast Marty Stouffer's show Wild America in 1982. The show went on to become one of the most popular aired by PBS, renowned for its unflinching portrayal of nature, as well as its extensive use of film techniques such as slow motion and close-ups. Stouffer earned $135,000 per show from PBS. The show's production ran from 1982 to 1994. The series is no longer on PBS; reruns still air in syndication on commercial television through much of the United States. In 1997, Warner Brothers released a full-length feature film entitled Wild America, which was based loosely on the biographical story of Mar
Simply Ming

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Simply Ming

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Simply Ming is a television cooking show hosted by chef Ming Tsai, and is produced by WGBH Boston and Ming East-West LLC. The show is distributed by American Public Television.
Out of the Wild

2008

Out of the Wild

2008
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Out of the Wild is a Discovery Channel reality television series. The first and second seasons followed volunteers from urbanized backgrounds as they use survival skills in the back-country of Alaska during the fall and winter. The third season saw a relocation of the series to the South American country of Venezuela, while keeping the same general format of season 2. The series was produced by Ricochet in the first season, and by Pilgrim Films in seasons 2 and 3.
Tank Overhaul

2006

Tank Overhaul

2006
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Tank Overhaul is a Canadian documentary television program broadcast on the Military Channel starting in 2007. Episodes are filmed at the Isle of Wight Military Museum as well as other organizations specializing in military history vehicle restoration and preservation.
African American Lives

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African American Lives

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African American Lives is a PBS television miniseries hosted by historian Henry Louis Gates, Jr., focusing on African American genealogical research. The family histories of prominent African Americans are explored using traditional genealogic techniques as well as genetic analysis. Gates has written an associated book, In Search of Our Roots: How 19 Extraordinary African Americans Reclaimed Their Past, which was published in early 2009.
Weaponology

2007

Weaponology

2007
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Weaponology is a documentary television series that premiered on November 6, 2007 on the Discovery Channel. The program also airs on the Military Channel.
The Naked Archaeologist

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The Naked Archaeologist

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The Naked Archaeologist is a television show produced for VisionTV in Canada and History International in the US that is hosted and prepared by the Emmy Award–winning journalist Simcha Jacobovici together with Avri Gilad. The show ultimately reviews Biblical stories, then tries to find proof for them by exploring the Holy Land looking for archaeological evidence, personal inferences, deductions, and interviews with scholars and experts. Subsequent to its original run on VisionTV, it was picked up in the U.S. by The History Channel and its sister network, History International. The third season began airing on Vision TV on March 22, 2010 and on History International on November 8, 2010.
Animal Face-Off

2004

Animal Face-Off

2004
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Animal Face-Off is a television program that aired on the Discovery Channel and Animal Planet in 2004.
Angry Planet

2006

Angry Planet

2006
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Angry Planet is a 39-part television series broadcast around the world featuring the adventures of storm chaser George Kourounis, Angry Planet is produced by Peter Rowe of Pinewood Films. The series plays on the following networks: ⁕Outdoor Life Network ⁕Travel Channel ⁕Weather Channel ⁕TV8 ⁕MTV3 ⁕Canal Evasion ⁕TVB The first season of the series has also been released on DVD as a box set. Each episode focuses on a different force of nature as Kourounis gets up close to investigate and document the most fierce natural phenomena the Earth has to dish out.
Really Wild Animals

1994

Really Wild Animals

1994
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An animated globe named Spin whisks kids around the world, teaching them about animals and their habitats.
American Monster: Abuse of Power

2025

American Monster: Abuse of Power

2025
From police officers to pastors, doctors to business leaders, they are the pillars of our communities. However, when power seduces and corrupts, it opens the door to evil, and some will stop at nothing, even murder, to protect themselves.
Bugs That Rule the World

2025

Bugs That Rule the World

2025
A four-part global investigation into insect declines, exploring their diversity and their critical roles on the planet. Scientists reveal the beauty of bugs, from pollinators to insect assassins to the tiny clean-up crews that purify the planet.
Not Her First Rodeo

2025

Not Her First Rodeo

2025
This six-part series takes viewers inside the fast-paced world of professional bull riding., following five remarkable women called the Elite Lady Bull Riders.
The Judd Family: Truth Be Told

2025

The Judd Family: Truth Be Told

2025
The Judd Family: Truth Be Told reveals the complex story of the Judds’ including their triumphs and tragedies across several decades. From Naomi’s beginnings in Kentucky as a young teen mom, then known as Dianna, struggling to survive with her young daughters, the doc illustrates how the famous country music mother-daughter duo of Naomi and Wynonna Judd came to be and where Ashley stood at the height of Naomi and Wynonna’s fame. Untold truths emerge, illustrating what tied them together, and what also drove them a part.
America's Most Wanted: Missing Persons

2025

America's Most Wanted: Missing Persons

2025
All-new format focusing on finding missing people and reuniting them with families; experts analyze cases, with multiple experts conducting field investigations; viewers are encouraged to provide tips to help law enforcement find missing individuals.
Säugetiere

2025

Säugetiere

2025
Raised Wild

2012

Raised Wild

2012
Dr. Mary-Ann Ochota travels to Uganda to investigate the story of the boy raised by monkeys, Fiji to uncover the truth behind a boy raised by chickens and the story of a girl believed to belong to a family of dogs in the Ukraine.
Life or Death: The Negotiators

2025

Life or Death: The Negotiators

2025
Explores the tactics and psychology of skilled negotiators in high-stakes, life-or-death situations, revealing the secrets to de-escalation and successful outcomes.
Pati Jinich explores Panamericana

2025

Pati Jinich explores Panamericana

2025
Pati begins her epic adventure at the top of Alaska and then travels along the Western Hemisphere to southern Alberta. She delves into migratory evolution, history, and identity as citizens of the Americas.
Katavi Africa's Fallen Paradise

2025

Katavi Africa's Fallen Paradise

2025
An extreme weather event hits Katavi, sparking conflict and alliances among hippos, crocodiles, and lions as they struggle for survival.