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It started in the 1820s and ran, in one form or another, until 1932. Some say it started over an insult aimed at a dog. Whatever the cause, the Baker-White feud--better known as the CLAY COUNTY WAR--claimed roughly 150 lives. According to many, it was the deadliest such struggle west of the Mississippi.

VENDETTAS heads to the Kentucky hill country, home to many of America's most famous feuds, to tell the story of the Clay County War. Experts reveal why this region was such ripe ground for feuds, and why this particular disagreement expanded beyond the original parties to embrace an entire county. Famous chapters and figures in the long-running feud come to life through period accounts and the family tales of descendants, and we'll visit the many graveyards that stand as testament to a bloody battle that spanned a century.

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When the FBI riddled the body of a plump, matronly woman with bullets in the late 1930's, they claimed that one of the nation's most vicious criminals was finally stopped. But today, many feel that J. Edgar Hoover created her criminal image to cover up his agency's error.
Kate "Ma" Barker is one of the most enigmatic figures in the history of American crime. Her four sons were all vicious criminals on the FBI's "most wanted" list. But there is no evidence that "Ma" planned or committed any of the crimes her sons went to prison for. What is clear is that she was blindly devoted to her four boys, travelling with them as they terrorized the Midwest, making sure they ate well and were taken care of. BIOGRAPHY® retraces the steps of the Barker Boys and interviews witnesses to their crimes and family acquaintances to shape a picture of the woman who was central to their lives.
A "veritable beast of prey" or a simple-minded, fiercely loyal parent MA BARKER invites you to decide for yourself.

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They conned their way across the country until the law caught up with them in New York City. Their behavior surprised even seasoned criminal investigators, and it shocked the nationwide audience that saw their appearance on 60 Minutes.

Sante and Kenneth Kimes's career of crime came to an end in 1998 when they were arrested for the murder of Irene Silverman, a New York socialite. But the real surprises were to come after. Reporters exposed the fact that Sante had a long criminal past--she had even served three years in prison for slavery--and that her partnership with her son started after the death of her husband and original co-conspirator in 1994. But with every detail of their shadowy past that emerged came more questions, and their story remained elusive. Now, thanks to exclusive interviews with Sante's sister and her other son, along with testimony from a host of people close to the case, BIOGRAPHY® reveals previously unknown facts about the lives of the notorious mother-son crime team.

From her desperate childhood in the Dustbowl to the controversy surrounding their conviction for murder, BIOGRAPHY® tells the disturbing story of SANTE and KENNETH KIMES.

They were the postcard family of Eisenhower America, an idealized vision of life and love in suburbia. No family sitcom since has lasted as long, or made as much of an impact.

Ozzie and Harriet was the first-ever show of its kind, and, arguably, remains the most successful in history. But behind the broadcast vision of perfection, the Nelson family was close, loving and dysfunctional. This feature-length BIOGRAPHY. draws on family archives to tell the complete saga of the landmark TV series and what came before and after. With remarkable candor, Nelsons talk about Nelsons, both the on-camera version and the real thing. David reveals what it was like trying to live up to his father's expectations. Kris Harmon Nelson talks about her and Rick's free-fall into drug addiction. And clips from Ozzie and Harriet and other Nelson family projects up to and including the faltering musical career of Gunnar and Mathew Nelson capture the complete saga.

From the very first broadcast to their lasting legacy, this is the definitive look at "America's Favorite Family."

All he ever wanted to be was a gangster. He achieved his dream, but then he became what every mobster hates most.

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Filling in the branches of a family tree used to be an arduous task, but the internet, DNA research, the increased availability of public records and a host of other factors makes this fun and fascinating job much easier.

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A cow did not start the Chicago fire, but a pig was the catalyst for the most famous family feud in American history! A dozen years and twelve lives later, the Hatfields and McCoys called an end to their fight, and their story became a part of folklore.

FAMILY FEUD: THE HATFIELDS AND McCOYS journeys to the Appalachian border of Kentucky and West Virginia to tell the whole story. There is more to it than most realize: millions of dollars worth of timber and coal rich land were at stake, the courts were involved and once the national press got wind of what was happening, the backwoods folk found that their fight was being followed nationwide. Drawing on contemporary coverage, testimony from descendants of both families and expert commentary, HISTORY'S MYSTERIESTM separates fact from fiction in the captivating saga of the Hatfields and McCoys.

Their fight wasn't actually much worse than many others that raged in 19th century America--but it got more press!

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This epic production tells the stories of the men and events that shaped the birth of our nation. From the masterful diplomacy of Ben Franklin to the inglorious fate of Benedict Arnold, THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION is the definitive look at the struggle to create a new form of government for a New World.

Examine the great changes and subtle forces that gave rise to the first democratic nation in the modern world. Revisit the twenty-year struggle for American independence through dramatic re-enactments of great battles, period art and artifacts, rare archival material, and contemporary commentary by leading historians. And hear the words of the founding fathers and the men who fought for freedom read by leading actors such as Kelsey Grammer and Michael Learned.

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Her childhood was marred by her mother's blind quest for stardom. Eventually, she gave in to the siren song of fame herself.

Meredith Baxter is still regarded by many TV viewers as the perfect mom for her role in the long-running sitcom Family Ties. But the idyllic image presented by that show stands in sharp contrast to her life away from the camera. BIOGRAPHY® draws on interviews with family, friends and costars to draw a fascinating portrait of the acclaimed actress. Married at 19 and divorced--for the first time--at 22, she turned to her stepfather for help in launching her acting career. Her first role earned her enough money to buy a fridge, washer and dryer. Her second won her professional recognition. Her third led to national stardom and Emmy® nominations. And then came Family Ties.

From her days dreaming of being Shirley Jones to the string of "against type" roles that showed a new face to her fans, this is a compelling look at one of the most successful TV actors of her generation.

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The Sound of Music is one of the most spectacularly successful films of all time. But the story the world fell in love with is not the same as what really happened to the Von Trapps.

BIOGRAPHY® travels to Vermont, where many of the Von Trapps now live, to tell their true story. Family members, including the governess-turned-matriarch Maria, reveal how they escaped the Nazis not by climbing any mountain but by hopping a train. Rare footage shows the Von Trapp singers performing in America, where Maria kept them on the road eight months out of the years until the strain started to fray at the family. Learn the tragic story of Maria's eldest daughter and find out why the family never profited from the enormous popularity of the film based on their lives.

THE VON TRAPP FAMILY separates fact from fiction to tell the often-surprising truth behind the story