Biography

Biography (1961-2015)

EndedDocumentary show

Biography is a documentary television series. Originally produced by CBS in 1962 and hosted by Mike Wallace, the A&E Network later re-ran it and has produced new episodes since 1987. The series has featured biographies on such people as Elvis Presley, Plácido Domingo, Pope John Paul II, Enrico Caruso, Diego Rivera, Mick Foley, Mao Zedong, and Queen Elizabeth II, and fictional characters like The Phantom, Superman, and Santa Claus. The program ended up profiling enough figures, that in 1999 A&E spun the program off into an entire network, The Biography Channel.

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Scheduleevery Sunday at 20:00 (120 min)

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EpisodeNameAirdate
2019-05-28Jeff Dunham - Talking HeadsMay 28, 2019
2015-12-16Who is Donald Trump?Dec 16, 2015
2015-02-16Whitney HoustonFeb 16, 2015
2014-08-08Bob DylanAug 8, 2014
2014-04-02Sarah PalinApr 2, 2014
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

Biography premiere?

The TV show 'Biography' premiered on September 20, 1961.

What network did 'Biography' originally air on?

'Biography' originally aired on CBS.

Who was the original host of 'Biography'?

The original host of 'Biography' was Mike Wallace.

How many episodes of 'Biography' were produced in the first season?

26 episodes of 'Biography' were produced in the first season.

What was the format of the early episodes of 'Biography'?

The early episodes of 'Biography' were half-hour profile segments focused on notable individuals in various fields.

Which episode of 'Biography' won an Emmy award in 1962?

The episode of 'Biography' profiling General Douglas MacArthur won an Emmy award in 1962.

Who replaced Mike Wallace as the host of 'Biography' in 1962?

John Daly replaced Mike Wallace as the host of 'Biography' in 1962.

Who produced 'Biography' in the early years?

David L. Wolper produced 'Biography' in the early years.

Who was the narrator of 'Biography' in the early years?

The narrator of 'Biography' in the early years was Clayton Collins.

Which president was profiled in a 1962 episode of 'Biography'?

President John F. Kennedy was profiled in a 1962 episode of 'Biography'.

Which actor appeared on 'Biography' before becoming a regular cast member on 'Star Trek'?

Leonard Nimoy appeared on 'Biography' before becoming a regular cast member on 'Star Trek'.

Which musical figure was the subject of a 'Biography' episode in the early years?

Composer George Gershwin was the subject of a 'Biography' episode in the early years.

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