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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
When eccentric candy man Willy Wonka promises a lifetime supply of sweets and a tour of his chocolate factory to five lucky kids, penniless Charlie Bucket seeks the golden ticket that will make him a winner.
Best Worst Movie
A look at the making of the film Troll 2 (1990) and its journey from being crowned the "worst film of all time" to a cherished cult classic.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
A young boy wins a tour through the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world, led by the world's most unusual candy maker.
The Pez Outlaw
Steve Glew, a small-town Michigan farmer, boards a plane for Eastern Europe soon after the fall of the Berlin Wall. His mission is to locate a secret factory that holds the key to the most desired and valuable pez dispensers. If he succeeds, he will pull his family out of poverty and finally find a purpose in his mundane life.
The Marshmallow Mystery Tour
After landing a gig at a marshmallow theme park, a cameraman uncovers the shocking truth about America's candyland and his own sugar coated childhood.
Tom and Jerry: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
The classic Roald Dahl tale gets a modern twist when Tom and Jerry enter the amazing world of Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory.
The Creep Behind the Camera
An exploration of the making of b-movie sci-fi cult classic "The Creeping Terror" and its con-man director Art "A.J." Nelson/Vic Savage.
The Golden Girls: Their Greatest Moments
a 90 minute special reuniting the main cast of the American sitcom, "The Golden Girls", where they share their favorite moments from the show, behind-the-scenes footage, and plenty of laughs
Fred Rogers: America's Favorite Neighbor
Writer, producer, puppeteer, songwriter--America's Favorite Neighbor takes a thorough look at the career of legendary children's television host Fred Rogers. Produced for Pittsburgh's WQED, this informative documentary tracks his rise as floor manager for various NBC programs, such as Your Hit Parade, to the major awards he received later in life, such as the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Along the way, he's seen launching public TV programs The Children's Corner, which featured a soon-to-be-famous puppet named King Friday, and Canada's MisteRogers. The latter, naturally, was followed by Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, which made its national debut in 1968, and would eventually became the longest running program in PBS history. Hosted by fellow Pennsylvania native Michael Keaton (Batman), who worked on his show in the early days, America's Favorite Neighbor is suitable for all ages, but is geared more towards adults, particularly parents and educators.
The Cosby Show: A Look Back
A retrospective of the phenomenally popular 1984-1992 situation comedy, "The Cosby Show," complete with memorable clips, bloopers and comments from series stars, producers and Bill Cosby himself.
Dallas Reunion: Return to Southfork
The original cast of Dallas reunites at Southfork Ranch to remember the popular 1980's drama nighttime serial that became notorious for its 1980 cliffhanger "Who Shot J.R.?"
M*A*S*H: 30th Anniversary Reunion
The M*A*S*H 30th Anniversary Reunion Special is a retrospective documentary on the CBS-TV series M*A*S*H that aired on the FOX TV network on May 17, 2002. The progam features interviews with past cast members, producers, and writers who contributed to the series, which originally aired on CBS-TV from September 17, 1972 to February 28, 1983.
Broken Trail: The Making of a Legendary Western
A documentary about the making of the 2006 AMC miniseries Broken Trail.
The Making Of West Side Story
A documentary which shows, in great detail, the making of the 1985 Bernstein-conducted recording of the entire score of "West Side Story", featuring operatic stars.
The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist
A behind-the-scenes retrospective made for the twenty-fifth anniversary of the classic horror film, The Exorcist. Includes interviews with Linda Blair and the other stars of the film, along with commentary from the director and writer on some of the deeper meanings behind the elements they used to terrify their audiences, and previously unreleased footage including make-up tests and deleted scenes.
Building Star Trek
When "Star Trek" first aired in 1966, it expanded the viewers' imaginations about what was possible in their lifetimes. Today, many of the space-age technologies displayed on the show, like space shuttles, cell phones, and desktop computers, have already gone from science fiction to science fact. Other innovations, like warp drive, teleportation, and medical tricorders are actively in development. Join us as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of "Star Trek" - a show that continues to inform, enrich, and inspire.
Making of The Last of Us
Featuring extensive interviews with the cast and crew, this all-access documentary gives a rare glimpse into the daunting behind-the-scenes efforts that went into the production of the HBO Original smash hit series The Last of Us.
2001: The Making of a Myth
The making of Stanley Kubrick's classic space epic, presented by James Cameron, including unseen footage.
A Passage to Middle-earth: Making of 'Lord of the Rings'
The making of Peter Jackson's adaptation of Tolkien's classic work.
Raw Iron: The Making of 'Pumping Iron'
A documentary on the making of "Pumping Iron" to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Aired on Cinemax.
The Making of 'Alien³'
A short promotional documentary detailing production of the 1992 film Alien³, containing interviews with cast and crew, as well as behind the scenes clips.
Inside Story: National Lampoon's Vacation
A look at the making of the classic comedy film.
The Making of the Wizard of Oz
The time was 1938. The place, Hollywood. This is the story of one of the 456 films made that year, how it was made, and why it has endured.
Willow: The Making of an Adventure
A behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of the film Willow (1988). Included are interviews with cast and crew and scenes of the actual filming of the production itself.
The Making of Aladdin: A Whole New World
Hosted by John Rhys-Davies, a made-for-TV documentary details the work that went into the production of Aladdin, Disney's musical rendition of the classic Arabian Nights' tale. Animation fans are treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this family favorite, as well as to interviews with the director and cast members, who give their insights into the inspirations for the various characterizations and effects of the film, and also the efforts that were needed to bring this project to completion.
The Making of an Epic: Mohammad, Messenger of God
Documentary on the making of "Mohammad, Messenger of God" (1976).
Mary Tyler Moore: The 20th Anniversary Show
A retrospective special commemorating the 20th anniversary of the sitcom The Mary Tyler Moore Show.
Making of Highlander: The Series
A behind-the-scenes documentary designed to preview/promote the then-about-to-debut syndicated adventure/fantasy series about the "game of the immortals" as seen through the eyes of one Scottish participant.
The Pine Tar Incident: Making of Tar Wars
An examination of the story of the infamous 1983 George Brett pine tar incident. This documentary is a behind the scenes making of a fictional film, "Tar Wars," the little known tale of the aftermath of George Brett's unforgettable blow-up.
M*A*S*H: The Comedy That Changed Television
Join the individuals who made M*A*S*H as they celebrate one of the most beloved, enduringly popular, often quoted and influential comedies ever created.
The Making Of 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid'
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the classic western about the lives of two of America's most famous outlaws. Director George Roy Hill narrates this film, talking about some of the experience, both good and bad, of bringing the film to life.
Unearthed & Untold: The Path to Pet Sematary
This documentary is a detailed look into the making of PET SEMATARY, one of the most enduring cult-horror classics of our generation.