Hazardous History with Henry Winkler - Season 1
Season 1
Episodes
Perilous Play
In the premiere episode we take you back in time to explore Perilous Play. Remember when childhood came with a side of danger? Think back to the outrageous toys and daredevil playground antics that once defined growing up, as we uncover (literally) explosive science kits, deadly high-flying kite tubes, and more.
Spectacular Stunts
Buckle up as we take you on a wild journey into the world of vintage daredevils who risked it all for a rush. From the enigmatic Human Fly to skateboard speed demons and diving horses, these stunts were as reckless as they were unforgettable.
Mad Medicine
Ever taken medical advice from a cigarette commercial? There was a time when any and all "cures" could be sold to the public indiscriminately.
Very Extreme Sports
The modern concept of "extreme sports" is a product of marketing, but back in the old days, the rules (or lack thereof) of our nation's sports made them truly extreme.
Treacherous Travel
Exploding cars and blimp disasters to kids sent through the mail and doomed personal helicopters, the past is packed with jaw-dropping travel tales and the remarkable misfires that paved the road to modern transportation.
Food Fiascos
We uncover the incredible things people once ate without a second thought that can only mean one thing: you'll never look at your next bite the same way again.
Precarious Products
Welcome to the unreal truth about everyday products of the past that were way more dangerous than meets the unsuspecting eye.
Occupational Hazards
You thought your job was tough? Uncover the downright dangerous gigs of the past. In a journey through the wild frontier of the no holds-barred working world, we'll find a dark side in the extreme lengths people went to just to earn a buck.
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