The movie mogul Louis B. Mayer emigrated as a child with his parents from Russia. He began his road to success when he purchased a house, refurbished it as a nickelodeon, and opened one of the earliest custom-designed cinemas. He established theaters throughout New England, which led him to Metro Films and the formation of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 1924. He helped create the Hollywood star system and hatched the idea for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and his successes included The Big Parade, Ben-Hur, Grand Hotel, Dinner at Eight, the Andy Hardy series, and countless others.

The story of Howdy Doody, the famed children's TV program of the 1940's and 50's. Traces the radio career of the show's host, Buffalo Bob Smith, and tells the tale of the invention of Howdy, the freckle-faced puppet. Clips recall the show's colorful characters, including Clarabell the clown.

A look at the incredible life of the singer, TV star, producer, and hotel tycoon who overcame business setbacks and cancer to create such shows as Wheel of Fortune and build a financial empire.

Includes a look back at Peter Graves' starring role in Mission: Impossible and his hilarious performance in Airplane!.                                 

He was known as "The Bambino," "The Sultan of Swat," and "The Babe" to millions of baseball fans who loved to see him hit home runs and live the good life.

Join us for a special salute to heroes of the Hispanic community. Hosted by ABC News' John Quiñones, the one hour special honors actor and activist Edward James Olmos, educator Jaime Escalante, labor leader Dolores Huerta, and the late Puerto Rican baseball star Roberto Clemente.

We'll go to the mat for a history of one of America's favorite secret passions.