In Their Own Words

1. Queen Elizabeth II

Air Date: 2015-09-01

Journey into the six decade reign of one of the world's most influential women. Follow Queen Elizabeth II's remarkable life, from her youth--when few expected she'd ever wear the crown--to her uncle Edward VIII's stunning abdication, and her father's subsequent coronation as King George VI. Witness her experiences during World War II

2. Muhammad Ali

Air Date: 2015-09-08

Follow Muhammad Ali’s path from a gym in Louisville to boxing successes, conversion to Islam, opposition to the draft, exile from the ring, comeback fights, Parkinson’s disease and his inspirational re-emergence at the Atlanta Olympics.

3. Jim Henson

Air Date: 2015-09-15

The film follows Henson’s career from his first work with his Muppets in the early 1950’s during television’s Golden Age up to his sudden and shocking death in 1990, as he transcended puppetry to become one of the most creative, prolific and influential artists of his time. Key events include his early television work with the Muppets while still a student at the University of Maryland, his commercial work and network appearances in the late 1950s and early 1960’s, his breakthrough with Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, and his groundbreaking fantasy films, Dark Crystal and Labyrinth. Among those interviewed for the Jim Henson episode are his children, Lisa, Cheryl, Brian and Heather Henson, actors Neil Patrick Harris and Candice Bergen, Willard Scott, director John Landis, former Disney CEO Michael Eisner, and Sesame Street cast members Bob McGrath and Carroll Spinney.

1. Pope Francis

Air Date: 2021-07-20

Jorge Bergoglio, Pope Francis, becomes the first pope from the Americas, the first non-European and first Jesuit priest to hold the highest office in the Catholic Church.

2. Chuck Berry

Air Date: 2021-07-27

Take a riveting ride on the Chuck Berry train exploring the life, the legend, the music, and the man who is regularly credited as the father of rock and roll. We will meet the family who loved him, the players who were there for the rise, and the stars who bow to his inspiration and credit him for their own success.

3. Princess Diana

Air Date: 2021-08-08

The story of Princess Diana's life, including her heartaches and triumphs.

4. Jimmy Carter

Air Date: 2021-09-28

Jimmy Carter's journey from poor, rural peanut farmer to the U.S. presidency.

5. Elon Musk

Air Date: 2021-09-29

The story of high-tech entrepreneur Elon Musk.

6. Angela Merkel

Air Date: 2021-12-28