Hazardous History With Henry Winkler

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From perilous playgrounds to precarious products, Henry Winkler hosts a running cavalcade of the most exciting, reckless, unsupervised tales of Americana in our history.

Perilous Play: Episode Image
Episode 1Perilous Play

Remember when childhood came with a side of danger? Uncover explosive science kits, high-flying kite tubes, dangerous waterslides and more. (S1, ep 1)

Spectacular Stunts: Episode Image
Episode 2Spectacular Stunts

Explore the thrilling world of vintage daredevils, from the Human Fly to skateboarding speedsters and diving horses. (S1, ep 2)

Mad Medicine: Episode Image
Episode 3Mad Medicine

Ever taken medical advice from a cigarette advert? Dive into a world where animal skin could replace your own and where doctors gave coffee enemas. (S1, ep 3)

Very Extreme Sports: Episode Image
Episode 4Very Extreme Sports

Delve into the origins of sports that were once considered extreme. Games like football and baseball lacked the strict rules that govern them today. (S1, ep 4)

Treacherous Travel: Episode Image
Episode 5Treacherous Travel

Exploding cars and blimp disasters to doomed personal helicopters, the past is packed with jaw-dropping travel tales. (S1, ep 5)

Food Fiascos: Episode Image
Episode 6Food Fiascos

From radioactive energy drinks to the appalling additives in your milk and bread, we uncover the incredible things people once ate without a second thought. (S1, ep 6)

Precarious Products: Episode Image
Episode 7Precarious Products

The everyday products that are way more dangerous than they seem to the unsuspecting eye. What were the most ill-advised and risky household products? (S1, ep 7)

Occupational Hazards: Episode Image
Episode 8Occupational Hazards

Uncover the dangerous gigs of the past. From mercury-poisoned hat makers to kids crawling through chimneys and projectionists fleeing fiery blazes. (S1, ep 8)

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