In Their Own Words (20th Century History)
In Their Own Words (20th Century History)
PBS
Enjoy a series that profiles key figures in history by using their most memorable quotes to frame their life stories. The films follow Queen Elizabeth II, Muhammad Ali and Jim Henson.
* Follow Queen Elizabeth II’s remarkable life, from her youth to her uncle’s abdication, her father’s coronation as King George VI, her experience during World War II, her sudden ascension to the throne and her eventful reign of more than 60 years.
* Muhammad Ali’s path led from a Louisville gym to boxing successes, conversion to Islam, opposition to the draft, exile from the ring, comeback fights, Parkinson’s and inspirational re-emergence at the Atlanta Olympics. Ali died in June 2016 at 74.
* Jim Henson’s early television work with the Muppets in the 1950s led to his commercial work and network appearances, his breakthrough with "Sesame Street," “The Muppet Show,” and his fantasy films. He died suddenly in 1990.
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Enjoy a series that profiles key figures in history by using their most memorable quotes to frame their life stories. The films follow Queen Elizabeth II, Muhammad Ali and Jim Henson.
* Follow Queen Elizabeth II’s remarkable life, from her youth to her uncle’s abdication, her father’s coronation as King George VI, her experience during World War II, her sudden ascension to the throne and her eventful reign of more than 60 years.
* Muhammad Ali’s path led from a Louisville gym to boxing successes, conversion to Islam, opposition to the draft, exile from the ring, comeback fights, Parkinson’s and inspirational re-emergence at the Atlanta Olympics. Ali died in June 2016 at 74.
* Jim Henson’s early television work with the Muppets in the 1950s led to his commercial work and network appearances, his breakthrough with "Sesame Street," “The Muppet Show,” and his fantasy films. He died suddenly in 1990.
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