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Late Night Vault: mini docs on classic tv shows
Mini documentaries about classic tv shows from the 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s.
Episodes
Late Night Vault: mini docs on classic tv showsUFO (1970) Cast: What Happened to the Stars?
Gerry Anderson’s 1970 sci-fi series UFO made a lasting impression in just one season. What happened to the actors who brought SHADO to life? Explore the lives…
Late Night Vault: mini docs on classic tv shows9 Comedians Whose Careers Took Off After Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show was more than television: it was a launchpad for comedy careers. For aspiring comedians, an appearance with Johnny Carson could be a…
Late Night Vault: mini docs on classic tv showsWKRP in Cincinnati’s Downfall: Timeslot Changes and CBS Meddling
Why did WKRP in Cincinnati fall from prime-time favorite to a sitcom many fans feel never got its due? Explore how timeslot changes and CBS network decisions…
Late Night Vault: mini docs on classic tv showsStar Trek Actors: Hollywood Success Stories and Lives Beyond the Spotlight
Explore the careers of Star Trek actors, from Patrick Stewart and William Shatner to Leonard Nimoy and Scott Bakula. Discover who found lasting Hollywood…
Late Night Vault: mini docs on classic tv showsClassic TV Stars and the Career-Changing Moves That Cost Them
In the golden age of television, one demand, dispute, or scandal could put a star's career at risk. This episode explores the career-changing decisions and…
Late Night Vault: mini docs on classic tv showsTV Characters Who Vanished: Chuck Cunningham Syndrome Explained
Some TV shows write characters out. Others erase them completely. Explore Chuck Cunningham Syndrome: when a character vanishes without explanation and the show…
Late Night Vault: mini docs on classic tv showsThe Love Boat Guest Stars Who Became Hollywood Icons
The Love Boat welcomed a remarkable roster of guest stars across nine seasons aboard the Pacific Princess, including actors who would become Oscar winners, TV…
Late Night Vault: mini docs on classic tv showsBehind the Scenes of Three's Company
Three’s Company wasn’t supposed to work. Network executives hated the idea, critics dismissed it as “jiggle TV,” and even the pilot went through three failed…
Late Night Vault: mini docs on classic tv showsCharlie's Angels: Chaos and Genius
Charlie's Angels was a massive TV sensation of the 1970s, but off-screen, it was fraught with chaos, lawsuits, and unexpected departures. We delve into the…
Late Night Vault: mini docs on classic tv shows70s TV Flops Networks Want You to Forget
70s TV shows weren’t all hits — many flopped, failed, and were quickly canceled. We uncover the biggest 1970s TV disasters that networks want you to forget…
Late Night Vault: mini docs on classic tv showsFamous Actors You Missed in MASH Before They Were Huge
From Laurence Fishburne and Patrick Swayze to Ron Howard and John Ritter, MASH featured unforgettable guest stars who went on to incredible careers. But what…
Late Night Vault: mini docs on classic tv showsActors Who Turned Down Iconic Roles and Regretted It
Some chances only come once, and these TV stars let them slip away. From Henry Winkler passing on Grease to Burt Reynolds saying no to Star Wars, Bruce Willis…
Late Night Vault: mini docs on classic tv showsIconic TV Roles That Ruined Their Careers
Some TV roles make stars unforgettable — but for these actors, fame came with a curse. From George Reeves as Superman to Adam West as Batman, Gary Coleman on…
Late Night Vault: mini docs on classic tv showsScandals That Shattered the Brady Bunch's Image
The Brady Bunch appeared as America’s most wholesome TV family, but behind their famous split-level house, scandals shocked fans for decades. We reveal eight…
Late Night Vault: mini docs on classic tv showsStars Who Crossed Johnny Carson and Faced Consequences
Johnny Carson was America's beloved late-night host, but behind the scenes, he held grudges, keeping some of Hollywood’s biggest names from his show. Discover…
Late Night Vault: mini docs on classic tv showsThe Tracey Ullman Show: The Comedy That Introduced The Simpsons
What happened to The Tracey Ullman Show? Before The Simpsons became a television phenomenon, it started as a series of animated shorts on the Emmy-winning Fox…