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Who Was Babe Didrikson Zaharias?
Season 2 Episode 29
Women's athletics has changed greatly since the early 20th century. But one fact remains - Babe Didrikson Zaharias was one of the greatest female ath…
2 years, 11 months ago
Who Was Satchel Paige?
Season 2 Episode 28
Satchel Paige was a ground breaking pitcher with one of the longest careers in the history of professional baseball. He was one of the most gifted pi…
3 years ago
Who Was P. T. Barnum?
Season 2 Episode 27
P. T. Barnum was an American showman, businessman and politician remembered for promoting celebrated hoaxes (also called "humbugs") and founding the…
3 years ago
Who Was John D. Rockefeller?
Season 2 Episode 26
When it comes to titans of industry, it is difficult to imagine someone more influential than John D Rockefeller. At one point he was the richest man…
3 years, 1 month ago
Who Was Howard Cosell?
Season 2 Episode 25
Howard Cosell was a major figure on television in the middle of the twentieth century, but he was not necessarily well loved by his fans. Many found …
3 years, 1 month ago
Who Was Jerry Springer?
Season 2 Episode 24
Love him or hate him, Jerry Springer is definitely one of the most interesting recent residents of Dirt Nap City. Jerry Springer is a former politici…
3 years, 2 months ago
Who Was Ray Kroc?
Season 2 Episode 23
Ray Kroc was an American businessman who purchased the fast food company McDonald's in 1961 from the McDonald brothers and was its CEO from 1967 to 1…
3 years, 2 months ago
Who Was Betsy Ross?
Season 2 Episode 22
Betsy Ross is considered the mother of the American flag - the symbol of the United States. But did she really sew the American flag? In this episode…
3 years, 3 months ago
Who Was Walt Disney?
Season 2 Episode 21
Walt Disney is a symbol of entertainment in America. From his early days of cell animation to his vision for the "city of tomorrow", Walt Disney alwa…
3 years, 3 months ago
Who Was Henry The Eighth?
Season 2 Episode 20
If you think Henry VIII was a violent man who killed thousands and beheaded his wives, you would be right. But did you know that Henry VIII was was a…
3 years, 4 months ago