6.1/1037 votes#1 - Harry S. Truman
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired Unknown
Harry S. Truman
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#2 - Henry Ford: Tin Lizzy Tycoon
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 7/21/1994
His vision revolutionized industry, transformed life as we know it--and made him very, very rich.
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#3 - Mata Hari
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired Unknown
Mata Hari
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#4 - Paul Revere
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired Unknown
Paul Revere
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#5 - Bruce Lee: The Immortal Dragon
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 1/18/1994
A video tribute to a martial arts legend, Bruce Lee. Examined are his early years in Hong Kong and his journey to Hollywood, his role of Kato on the TV series 'The Green Hornet', and his years as the martial arts instructor to the stars. Lee's spectacular rise to super stardom through his Kung Fu films is detailed, with a revealing look at both the on-screen action and behind the scenes controversy. Celebrity interviews include actor James Coburn talking about Lee as a teacher and collaborator, and actress Diane McBain on Lee's Kato years. Lee's successors in martial arts cinema are profiled, and theories offered about mysterious deaths of Bruce Lee and his son Brandon. Plus rare footage and more! Although his life was cut short at the age of 32, Bruce Lee-- through his movies and his teachings-- will forever be remembered as the Immortal Dragon!
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#6 - Sid Caesar: Television's Comedy Genius
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 4/12/1994
The life of comedy genius Sid Caesar with interviews and film clips
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#7 - The Rockefellers
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 5/30/1994
The Rockefellers
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#8 - Teddy: A Kennedy Portrait
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 6/3/1994
Teddy: A Kennedy Portrait
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#9 - General Omar Bradley
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 6/6/1994
Files and footage from the archives of the U.S. Naval Institute highlight this profile of the military genius who prepared America's forces for World War II.
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#10 - Marilyn Monroe - Behind the Legend
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 6/10/1994
One-hour A&E biography hosted by Jack Perkins showing the life story of Marilyn with archival footage.
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#11 - Houdini: The Great Escape
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 6/20/1994
Documentary about Harry Houdini (1874-1926) which includes on camera appearances by Patrick Culliton, Penn and Teller, and Houdini's last living assistant, Dorothy Young.
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#12 - George Washington: Founding Father
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 6/24/1994
Explore the truths and explode the myths of the man who remains "First in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen."
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#13 - Christa McAuliffe: Teacher in Space
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 7/11/1994
Christa McAuliffe: Teacher in Space
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#14 - Wilbur and Orville: Dreams of Flying
Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 7/12/1994
Wilbur and Orville: Dreams of Flying
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#15 - Gene Roddenberry: Star Trek and Beyond
Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 7/14/1994
Biography of "Star Trek" creator Gene Roddenberry.
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#16 - Donald Trump: Master of the Deal
Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 7/21/1994
From his days on top of the world in the glitzy eighties to his decline and remarkable rebirth, chronicle the astonishing life of the modern Midas whose name is synonymous with wealth.
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#17 - Frank Capra: Mr. Capra Goes to America
Season 3 Episode 17 - Aired 7/25/1994
Frank Capra's rise to fame as one of early Hollywood's most acclaimed directors.
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#18 - Davy Crockett: American Frontier Legend
Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 8/1/1994
He is known to millions as "the King of the Wild Frontier," but the real story of Davy Crockett is not nearly as familiar as his name.
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#19 - Roy Rogers: American Legend
Season 3 Episode 19 - Aired 8/2/1994
Roy Rogers, along with his wife Dale Evans, and horse Trigger become icons of the western genre.
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#20 - Willie Nelson
Season 3 Episode 20 - Aired 8/4/1994
Here's Willie Nelson's official, authorized biography! "Willie Nelson: My Life" is the close-up portrait of America's favorite singer/songwriter, from the days he sold one of his early hits, Family Bible, for $50 to buy milk for his children through his long struggle to superstardom. Included are frank and sometimes humorous interviews with Willie and his friends Ray Charles (who duets with Wilie on the song "Seven Spanish Angels"), Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Emmylou Harris, Sydney Pollack, Gary Busey, Mel Tillis, Ray Price, Jerry Jeff Walker and others.
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#21 - Patsy Cline: Remembering Patsy
Season 3 Episode 21 - Aired 8/5/1994
Patsy Cline died in a plane crash on March 5, 1963. Now, her musical legacy lives on in Remembering Patsy. This heartfelt celebration features 17 great Patsy Cline songs, and 10 rare television appearances, recently discovered and never before seen on video. You'll meet Patsy through her intimate home movies, her personal letters, as read by Arista recording artist Michele Wright, and the fond reminiscences of Patsy's husband, Charlie Dick, and Willie Nelson, Loretta Lynn, George Jones, Mel Tillis, Roy Clark, Eddy Arnold, Bill Anderson and Jan Howard. A new generation of stars including Trisha Yearwood, k.d. lang, Ronna Reeves, Lisa Stewart, and Marsha Thorntorn, add insight into Patsy's influence and proof positive that Patsy Cline does live on in her music.
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#22 - W.C. Fields: Behind the Laughter
Season 3 Episode 22 - Aired 8/8/1994
W.C. Fields: Behind the Laughter
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#23 - Eleanor Roosevelt: A Restless Spirit
Season 3 Episode 23 - Aired 8/30/1994
One of this century's most respected and admired figures, she was a humanitarian who transformed the place of women in society, and in the White House. Eleanor Roosevelt created the tradition of the activist First Lady. A pioneer among Presidents' wives, she formed a staff, held press conferences, and defined an agenda beyond that of homemaker. She fought for Civil Rights, for women and the oppressed. Yet this towering public figure was also an orphan whose family was destroyed by alcoholism, the unhappy wife of a philandering husband, and a passionate friend. Experts and scholars finally succeed in connecting her public and private lives in this unique and intimate portrait. Revisit the complete, inspiring life story of Eleanor Roosevelt, champion of freedom and human dignity.
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#24 - The Babe: The Story of Babe Ruth
Season 3 Episode 24 - Aired 9/1/1994
Revisit the life of the immortal slugger whose incredible ability to hit home runs was matched only by his appetite for good living.
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#25 - Pope John Paul II: Statesman of Faith
Season 3 Episode 25 - Aired 9/12/1994
Pope John Paul II: Statesman of Faith
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The Best Episodes of Biography Season 3
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Season 3 Ratings Summary
"Harry S. Truman" is the best rated episode of "Biography" season 3. It scored 6.1/10 based on 37 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/1/1970. This episode is rated 2.0 points higher than the second-best, "Henry Ford: Tin Lizzy Tycoon".