Hazardous History with Henry Winkler

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 8 Occupational Hazards
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Occupational Hazards

Premieres on Aug 03, 2025

You thought your job was tough? Uncover the downright dangerous gigs of the past. In a journey through the wild frontier of the no holds-barred working world, we’ll find a dark side in the extreme lengths people went to just to earn a buck.

 7 Precarious Products
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Precarious Products

Premieres on Jul 27, 2025

Welcome to the unreal truth about everyday products of the past that were way more dangerous than meets the unsuspecting eye.

 6 Food Fiascos
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Food Fiascos

Premieres on Jul 20, 2025

We uncover the incredible things people once ate without a second thought that can only mean one thing: you’ll never look at your next bite the same way again.

Episode 5 Treacherous Travel
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Treacherous Travel

Aired on Jul 13, 2025

Exploding cars and blimp disasters to kids sent through the mail and doomed personal helicopters, the past is packed with jaw-dropping travel tales and the remarkable misfires that paved the road to modern transportation.

Episode 4 Very Extreme Sports
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Very Extreme Sports

Aired on Jul 06, 2025

The modern concept of “extreme sports” is a product of marketing, but back in the old days, the rules (or lack thereof) of our nation’s sports made them truly extreme.

Episode 3 Mad Medicine
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Mad Medicine

Aired on Jun 29, 2025

Ever taken medical advice from a cigarette commercial? There was a time when any and all “cures” could be sold to the public indiscriminately.

Episode 2 Spectacular Stunts
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Spectacular Stunts

Aired on Jun 22, 2025

Buckle up as we take you on a wild journey into the world of vintage daredevils who risked it all for a rush. From the enigmatic Human Fly to skateboard speed demons and diving horses, these stunts were as reckless as they were unforgettable.

Episode 1 Perilous Play
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Perilous Play

Aired on Jun 15, 2025

Remember when childhood came with a side of danger? Think back to the outrageous toys and daredevil playground antics that once defined growing up, as we uncover (literally) explosive science kits, high-flying kite tubes, and more.

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