American Experience Season 12 Episode 7
Houdini
Mandy Patinkin narrates a biography of Harry Houdini (1874-1926) that focuses on his amazing feats (later ones are seen in clips; others are re-created) and the obsessions---notably his mother and death---that shaped his personality. "Escapology" was also high on the list. "He was so insanely devoted to what he did," observes author E.L. Doctorow, "that the ultimate insanity of his life never occurred to him."
12 - 15George Eastman: The Wizard of PhotographyMay. 23, 2000- 12 - 14Joe DiMaggio: A Hero's LifeMay. 08, 2000
- 12 - 13Jubilee Singers: Sacrifice and GloryFeb. 08, 2000
- 12 - 12George Wallace: Settin' the Woods on Fire (2)Apr. 25, 2000
- 12 - 11George Wallace: Settin' the Woods on Fire (1)Apr. 24, 2000
- 12 - 10John Brown's Holy WarFeb. 28, 2000
- 12 - 9The DuelFeb. 15, 2000
- 12 - 8Nixon's China GameFeb. 01, 2000
- 12 - 7HoudiniMar. 07, 2000
- 12 - 6Eleanor RooseveltJan. 10, 2000
- 12 - 5New York (5): CosmopolisNov. 18, 1999
- 12 - 4New York (4): The Power and the PeopleNov. 17, 1999
- 12 - 3New York (3): Sunshine and ShadowNov. 16, 1999
- 12 - 2New York (2): Order and DisorderNov. 15, 1999
- 12 - 1New York (1): The Country and the CityNov. 14, 1999
