Usa Documentary Tv Series 1990-1999
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- CreatorBill NyeJames McKennaErren GottliebStarsBill NyePat CashmanMichaela Leslie-RuleScientist/comedian Bill Nye explores various aspects of science for young viewers.
- CreatorAlton BrownStarsAlton BrownBrett SollVickie EngChef Alton Brown whips up quick recipes and explores the science behind what makes them so tasty.
- StarsLouis TherouxDavid PaulJ.J. MichaelsLouis Theroux documents some of the US's most bizarre happenings, events and rituals, by getting involved himself.
- StarsLester HoltKeith MorrisonAndrea CanningLong-running news-magazine/investigation series.
- StarsSteve IrwinTerri IrwinWes MannionSteve and wife Terri educate and entertain on the subject of Australia's all too often dangerous wildlife.
- StarsMichael MooreJay MartelGideon EvansActivist film director Michael Moore hosts a show where he continues his crusade to expose wrongdoing by the high and mighty.
- StarsMike BirbigliaTodd BarryLewis BlackA television series featuring various stand-up comics.
- CreatorAaron SaidmanStarsSuChin PakGideon YagoMichael GranattaMTV follows three unique persons in their everyday situations, and documents the problems and goals they face.
- StarsMichael MooreBruce BrownLouis TherouxMichael Moore presents a humorous news-magazine that focuses primarily on wrongdoing by big business, privileged society and right-wing politicians.
- StarsJay BaruchelElisha CuthbertBruce SimpsonBased on the famous magazine, this series takes young viewers on a ride to some of the world's most exciting places where they get a first-hand look and feel of what it takes to operate everything they see. Featuring Jay Baruchel and Elisha Cuthbert.
- StarsTom HanksSandra BullockSteven SpielbergBehind-the-scenes look at upcoming feature films, featuring interview commentary with their casts and crews.
- StarsChristopher LeeRoger CormanHugh HefnerClips from Horror Films.
- StarsSusan BlockBarbara CarrellasAnnie SprinkleDocumentary series that explores sex in the '90s. Each episode has several segments about current trends in sexuality as well as street interviews with common people.
- StarsPatton OswaltDave ChappelleJeff GarlinThe hottest comedy talents of the 1990s headline these solo half-hour stand-up specials. Comics in Season 1 include: Chris Rock, D.L. Hughley, Simply Marvalous, Carlos Mencia, Suzanne Westenhoefer, Bob Smith, Eddie Griffin and Margaret Cho.
- CreatorNick de GrunwaldStarsDavid FrickeJoe TraversBruce BotnickA documentary series on several of the key albums in music history.
- StarsA.J. BenzaA.C. LylesMarc WanamakerHollywood's most notorious scandals exposed through interviews and re-enactments.
- StarsJohn LithgowMatthew ModineKathleen TurnerThe history of Hollywood and filmmaking comes alive in this spectacular nine hour celebration of movie magic.
- StarsAmerica FerreraTerrence HowardStanley TucciIndependent Lens is an award-winning PBS documentary series that streams on the PBS App and airs on public television. Independent Lens documentaries focus on stories of underrepresented communities and universal challenges found across America. The series has been awarded numerous Emmys and Peabodys, and has been nominated for 10 Academy Awards.
- CreatorLeo EatonChris KrattMartin KrattStarsChris KrattMartin KrattShannon DuffChris and Martin Kratt explore a variety of different animals' habitats and lifestyles each week, with help from Allison and her computer, and Ttark, an animated dinosaur.
- StarsMichael McGloneChip DemarestAndy MichaelsExhilarating look inside American ERs where medical professionals work 24/7 to save lives from life-threatening injuries, witnessing trials and tribulations of their arduous yet noble mission.
- StarsDale Timothy WhiteCarla WohlPeter JamesA look at the world of the paranormal, including visitors from outer space, ghosts and spirits, cryptozoology, and other phenomena outside the realm of conventional science. The show includes many interviews with people who have witnessed and, in some cases, been abducted by these unknown entities.
- StarsBritney SpearsChristina AguileraThomas FanningA series on MTV showing the making of popular music videos.
- StarsMichael McGloneJohn LurieSelwyn Raaban in depth look with interviews with former associates, law enforcement officials and others as well as reenactments of their criminal activities to show how each real life mobster made an impact on society individually and as a whole.
- StarsJean SimmonsRichard KileyDavid WolpeMysteries Of The Bible is one of our most successful and enduring series, a fascinating and award-winning exploration of the scriptures that blends historical inquiry with theology and scientific analysis to add a new chapter to our understanding of one of the most important documents on earth.
- StarsLinda EllerbeeJennifer S. RoseMagic JohnsonNick News is a platform to inform and inspire young people by highlighting their voices in conversation, covering important issues of the day.
- StarsMartin SheenAndrew SachsNatural history series based on the Dorling Kindersley children's books.
- StarsHuell HowserBreck ParkmanScott GedimanHuell Howser travels around California looking for interesting stories about the state's rich history, cultural diversity, landmarks, natural wonders, amazing people and points of interest, especially lesser known and out-of-the-way places.
- StarsScott C. JonesVictor LucasJose SanchezA show specializing in video game news and reviews.
- StarsRichard ThomasNia PeeplesAlly DownsTrue stories about miracles still exist.
- StarsAlan AldaWoodie FlowersHarry WestA TV version of Scientific American magazine hosted by Alan Alda. This show presents viewers with explorations and developments from the cutting edge of medicine, mechanical and chemical engineering, computer design, environmental science and theoretical physics.
- StarsMichael PalinNatalia MakarovaVictoria WoodA series presenting various railway adventures from around the world.
- StarsBill KurtisPaul SimonOliver StoneAnchored by Bill Kurtis, Investigative Reports is one of the most controversial, news-driven documentaries on television today. This award-winning series is the longest-running show of its kind and dives head-first into murky contemporary issues without apology or compromise.
- StarsSean BarrettVeronika HyksEva HartSeries documenting the history of the twentieth century through the testimony of those who lived through it.
- StarsLisa MozoCharles HuxBarbara CharlesThe stories of families and how their lives change when a new member is born.
- StarsDean StockwellBill RogersSergei KhrushchevA documentary series that takes an in-depth look at the topics found in recently de-classified government documents. It explores well-known issues with new information that has been sequestered from the public for over sixty years.
- StarsDesmond Morris
- StarsBill HicksHugh ArmstrongLuke SorbaAn examination of the art of comedy and the styles and techniques of some of the world's greatest comedians.
- StarsSam WaterstonHans-Peter BögelJames WrightFrom the bloodletting of Maya kings and a pharaoh's last journey to the secret pleasures of a Roman empress.
- StarsFrank SinatraDean MartinSammy Davis Jr.From the moment Sinatra met each member of the Pack to their relationships with the Mob and the Kennedys, this intimate profile reveals what every fan has always wanted to know about THE RAT PACK.
- StarsRandi KayeChristiane AmanpourJudy WoodruffThe plight of child sex slaves has been well publicised but seldom do we get to see inside their nasty world. Recently however, an undercover film crew did just that. They gained rare access to Diana and Lina, two teenage prostitutes at a brothel in Batam. Focusing on the girls' plight and the mission to save them, they filmed every event leading to the girls' rescue. It's a confronting and harrowing expose of young children lured into a life of prostitution.
- StarsTed TurnerG. Gordon LiddyWalter CronkiteA four part documentary series about the American media.
- StarsJoe van RiperRichard Guy WilsonJohn TschirchThey were the royal residences of the American aristocracy: lavish mansions built by railroad barons, oil tycoons, industrialists and financiers. Featuring stunning works of art and lavish furnishings made from the finest rare woods and marbles from around the world, they were sprawling monuments to status and power and a life of luxury that is difficult for most of us to imagine.
- StarsBarbara FeldonRobert BakkerMartin RudwickDinosaurs are discovered by modern humans and studied to understand how they lived.
- StarsTom Clarke HillEric MeyersCodyLive action and animation are combined to present examples of animals with similar traits.
- CreatorMark FrostStarsRichard DreyfussMichael HorseA three-month series of documentaries, hosted by actor Richard Dreyfuss, look at some of the more unusual aspects of American society. Considering that the director is David Lynch, the aspects chosen are some of the much more unusual ones. Subjects chosen for the Lynch treatment include Mardi Gras in New Orleans, and the gruelling weeks of training at a US Marine boot camp.
- StarsHarvey FiersteinKatherine LintonBill BrochtrupA newsmagazine focused on LGBT issues and culture, originally broadcast on PBS.
- StarsSusan SarandonArthur GoldenA look inside the private world of Japan's famous geisha.
- StarsGary StewartAlphonse KeasleySteve AlexanderThe year 1540 was a crucial turning point in American history. The Great Indian Wars were incited by Francisco Vazquez de Coronado when his expedition to the Great Plains launched the inevitable 350-year struggle between the white man and the American Indians. From that point forward, the series of battles between the military and civilian forces of the United States and the native American Indians began when blood was shed and ultimately tens of thousands of lives were lost on both sides. The Battle of Tippicanoe, the Battle of Horseshoe Band, all three Seminole Wars and the Battle of Little Big Horn were some of the most important conflicts that led up to the last massacre, the Battle of Wounded Knee, where America's landscape would be forever changed.
- StarsRandall Lee RoseMike TheissJose BorreroTake a thrilling ride right into the heart of the planet's most amazing forces - revealing the speed of a twister, the power of a hurricane, the lethal force of a lightning bolt, the instant devastation of a flood, or the explosive punch of a volcano. Feel what it's like to be inside a house when a storm rips the roof off, when a cloud of volcanic ash overtakes you, or what a street sign picked up by a tornado would do to your car window. This is Nature at its wildest and most furious.
- StarsSusan RaeRobert BakkerBen GazzaraPaleoWorld tracks the work of leading scientists as they solve baffling mysteries about the prehistoric era and bring our distant past vividly back to life.
- CreatorElizabeth HirschhornStarsSally KellermanLinda HuntPeter CoyoteA nature documentary series exploring Earth's most pristine and diverse ecosystems, showcasing their beauty and wildlife.
- StarsBob VilaGavin LangleyMichelle LangleyBuilding contractor and all-around handyman Bob Vila visits the sites of various home and commercial building construction and restorations, and gives viewers tips on the best way to finish such projects.
- StarsHeather CouperVera C. RubinTony TysonA look at the work and worlds of leading scientists and astronomers who are helping to unlock the mysteries of the universe.
- StarsRich HopkinsMichael GriffinCristina Van ValkenburgReal TV usually showed the home and amateur video. The types of incidents portrayed were often daring rescues, escapes, stunts, and accidents.
- StarsBill KurtisPete StackerNorm WoodelFrom reincarnation to secret societies, this show goes beyond the easily accessible.
- StarsJoan SteffandStephanie LydeckerSasha AndreevThis program provides inspiration to homeowners on a limited budget who want variety in home decor.
- StarsShiri ApplebyTrue events of Alameda East Animal Hostpital.
- StarsJeff CorwinJeff travels around the world to experience wildlife and manage its conservation.
- StarsMel FairStacey DavidPaul VinsonWeekly garage show on modifying trucks and 4x4's
- StarsRichard CrennaMuhammad AliRod AmateauIt's a city that's larger than life. A city without limits. A glittering mecca of excess and forbidden desires. THE REAL LAS VEGAS tells the fascinating story of this fabled place and the people who created it. From the mobsters who made Vegas into their version of the American Dream to the tycoons of today's family mega-resorts, this is the ultimate insider's tour of America's neon oasis.
- StarsChris DouridasElvis CostelloFiona AppleIntimate musical performances by leading musicians, hosted by Chris Doridis.
- StarsJames BrolinRichard CrennaRichard KileyWorld of Discovery - The Complete Series
- StarsJack HannaKathleen HannaKevin Joseph McCarthyJack Hanna's exciting adventures about protecting wildlife from extinction.
- StarsMing TsaiChef Ming Tsai prepares original recipes from Western and Eastern traditions.
- StarsDavid FriendLeonard NimoyHarris YulinThe story of the pictures we have taken and where they have taken us.
- StarsPaul SorvinoJim PerryGeorge KellyHistory channel goes inside some of the toughest prisons in America
- StarsManoush ZomorodiTom BrookDamian FowlerTom Brook presents all the latest news and reviews from the US cinema scene with reports from Hollywood and New York.
- StarsMariette HartleyTraveling the globe to deliver young viewers fascinating stories about animals around the world.
- CreatorChuck ZehnerStarsSpencer ChristianRobb EdwardsKevin PulzTracks Ahead is a favorite among train enthusiasts because it gives rail fanatics a chance to visit exotic rail destinations they may only read or dream about. Tracks Ahead presents the best of steam locomotives, railroad stories, model trains, scenic rail journeys and art. It also appeals to the staunch "railheads" as the program also features the technical aspect of trains and layouts.
- StarsJohnny DeppRahman DalrympleLeah Stanko Mangum1998-99 Discovery Channel TV series examining the various intelligence organizations of the world, including the Mossad, the NSA, and Scotland Yard.
- StarsHuell HowserByron MatsonDavid HockneyHuell Howser visits the many diverse neighborhoods of Southern California to meet the amazing people living there who embody the spirit of the Southland.
- StarsClint CatalystCharles GatewoodDaniel Browning SmithDocumentary television hosted by Jay Robinson focused on exploring great mysteries around the world, from ghost sightings, alien encounters and everything else in between.
- CreatorJeff ScheftelAndrew ThomasStarsMark HamillThe Super Structures documentary specials celebrate the world's most spectacular engineering challenges and monumental construction projects. The series features the Eurotunnel, the International Space Station, the Panama Canal and many more fascinating structures around the world.
- StarsMystro ClarkAnthony MontgomeryChristopher GrimaldiAn adventure series for children. The hosts travel to various places in the world and, with local children, embark on many adventures in beautiful places in nature.
- StarsTheresa SaldanaRichard ColonZoe BermanUsing actual recorded confessions, show attempts to get to what led the murderer to commit the crime.
- StarsBrenda VaccaroCorky CoresonAnimals showcased in a wild range located everywhere in the world.
- StarsJohn RossJohn RossCasper ChristensenThe award-winning educational zoological series hosted by Canadian naturalist John Ross brings you face to face with the most fascinating creatures on earth. Never before has there been such an insightful and timely wildlife series. The cameras of Safari tell a compelling story, never shying away from showing the whole picture. Safari provides an unflinching portrait of animals in the wild with emphasis on endangered species.
- StarsQarie MarshallDale StroudWalter DiveleyHow does the sophisticated modern technology work? How did extreme machines change the face of our civilization and which inventions had the greatest impact on a person's daily life? Here is a fascinating story about how the newest mechanical wonders were created and what purposes they serve.
- StarsJay PotterAn unusual Nickelodeon series documenting many intimidating happenings.
- StarsPatrick MacneeMary KaraJose EscamillaA half-hour show that examines unsolved mysteries and unexplained phenomena.
- In a world as vast as ours, anything that can happen likely will happen. The only thing that can limit these possibilities is your own imagination. Experience the oddest, the fantastic, the downright impossible parts of history that the textbooks left out. Be prepared -- it will expand the limits of your wildest imagination!
- StarsFrank LangellaWilliam MesnikCovers the history of more than three millenaries of ancient Egypt through the eyes of its most important and influential rulers.
- StarsShelley CookGregory Garcia9-1-1 is a fast-paced exploration into the lives and careers of first responders - cops, paramedics, firefighters - the people who put their lives on the line to save others.
- StarsSean DonnellanTyler FlorenceJack HouriganSimple cooking is the show's focus, teaching people who have little cooking skills on how to cook.
- StarsJohn SebastianRoger McGuinnElvis PresleyHosted by John Sebastian, this classic series explores the music of and the stories behind the Golden Age of Rock'n'Roll.
- StarsTom Kane
- StarsAlexis De VellRon JeremyChantilly LaceRon Jeremy and Alexis Devell take us behind-the-scenes of the porn industry.
- StarsBill MoyersThis stunning and unique five part series, Healing and the Mind, hosted by Bill Moyers, investigates the search for answers to perplexing questions: How do emotions translate into chemicals in our bodies? How do thoughts and feelings influence health? How can we collaborate with our bodies to encourage healing?