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"It is not enough that your actions are good. You must take care that they appear so." This is one lesson that plucky orphan Tom Jones (Max Beesley, a dead ringer for Ewan McGregor) never learns, charging through life with his chin up and his libido unchecked. With tongue firmly in cheek, narrator Henry Fielding (John Sessions) walks us through this randy satire like a tour guide, proffering introductions and amusing observations as he tours the drama. Beesley is all charm and earthy sincerity as handsome Tom, with Samantha Morton a determined, elegant, and deliciously funny Sophia and red-faced Brit stalwart Brian Blessed (Black Adder) as her blustery, bellowing pater. Comparisons to Tony Richardson's hearty interpretation are inevitable: this 1997 miniseries favors dry wit and understated asides to Richardson's knockabout comedy and high energy, and it's a delight from start to its improbably (and delightfully) contrived conclusion. --Sean Axmaker

" The myths, legends and realities of the Old West come alive in THE REAL WEST WITH KENNY ROGERS. Through original footage, authentic diaries, paintings, photos and expert commentary, this award-winning series reawakens the adventure of our most fabled era. Wyatt Earp carved his initials deep into Old West lore as a peace officer in Dodge City, Kansas and Tombstone, Arizona. With a pistol in hand, a badge on his chest, and his brothers by his side, Earp delivered a personal brand of frontier justice. But at a legendary place called the OK Corral, his dead aim left his reputation forever tarnished. As a bonus, travel to the ""Wickedest Little City in the West"" Dodge City, Kansas the railway depot town where cowboys would unload their cattle and raise hell in the saloons. It's no wonder peace officers Wyatt Earp and Bat Masterson kept their pistols loaded at all times. Visit Dodge City, and remember to watch your back."

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An expert contortionist and master of illusion, he could escape from any cuff, vault or restraint; but could he evade the shackles of death itself? Harry Houdini dazzled vaudeville audiences with his unique blend of showmanship, magic skill and derring-do. In capitols throughout the world, police and security experts tried to outsmart him, but the resourceful Houdini was always one step ahead. He could escape from a submerged crate, walk through a brick wall and make an elephant disappear. But his lifelong fascination with the spiritual world would get its greatest challenge on Halloween, 1926: Would the great illusionist return from the grave to communicate with his wife? Interviews with magicians Penn & Teller, Harry Blackstone Jr., The Amazing Randi and members of Houdini's family shed new light on this remarkable man. Revisit the life of Harry Houdini, whose ingenuity and bravura made him a household name.

From his legendary partnership with Jerry Lewis through years of solo stardom, his laid-back charm made everything look easy.Dean Martin was a star for over 50 years. "Discovered" by Jerry Lewis in Atlantic City, the young singer joined with the madcap comedian to create one of the most famous entertainment teams ever. When their tumultuous ten-year partnership ended, Martin went on to a string of solo successes as an actor and singer. From movies with the "rat pack" to knocking the Beatles out of the top spot on the charts, Martin's versatility was legendary. With rare photos, interviews and clips, BIOGRAPHY presents the complete Dean Martin story, from his early days as a card shark and prizefighter to his years as the highest-paid entertainer in the world.

Strap in for a high-altitude, history-making adventure and experience the thrill, precision and aerial artistry of the Blue Angels. Host Dennis Quaid (The Right Stuff) opens the cockpit on this legendary squadron as they take off on their first European tour in 20 years. Soar above Russia, where MIG fighters intercept and escort the Blue Angels the first U.S. Military flight demo team ever to appear in the former enemy's skies. Trace the illustrious history of the Angels through incredible archival footage of their greatest performances through the years, and meet the men who made aviation history as the most-celebrated stunt fliers in the world. And climb aboard an F- 18 Hornet to ride for the ride of a lifetime.

Journey to the glittering world of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, where the Astors and Vanderbilts race yachts and automobiles, and New York's grande dames duel for social supremacy. The north shore of Long Island nicknamed "the Gold Coast" is home to some of the most opulent mansions ever built.Take an exclusive tour of these remarkable estates. Go inside Eagle's Nest, the Mediterranean-style villa that was headquarters for the dashing sailor and adventurer Willie Vanderbilt. Meet the steel baron Harry Phipps, who promised his bride a garden as grand as any in England and delivered with a palace set at the end of a promenade of Linden trees. And get a rare look at Hempstead and Falaise, the cliff-top Gothic castles of Alfred Guggenheim and his son, Harry.Get a remarkable look at the Gold Coast, the once-tranquil farmland that became a playground for the Sultans of the Golden Age.

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He was the most popular actor of his day, famed as "the handsomest man in America." With a single shot, he transformed the course of American history. John Wilkes Booth earned a place in infamy as the man who killed President Lincoln. But he was much more than just a desperate adherent to a losing cause. BIOGRAPHY; journeys back to 19th century America for a compelling look at the complete story of this unusual assassin. Trace his life from his pastoral childhood to his rise to fame as an actor, and discover how he became steadily more devoted to the Confederate cause as the Civil War went on. Leading historians reveal how Lee's surrender left Booth feeling like "a man without a country" and prompted his fatal visit to Ford's Theatre. From the history of insanity in his family to "Black Easter," this is the riveting tale of the actor who went down in history as an assassin.