Ronald Reagan: The Role of a Lifetime
Episode 28 · 2002-02-20
- Documentary
Episode overview
He went from B-movies to the Oval Office. One of the most controversial presidents in history, he changed the nation more radically than any chief executive since Roosevelt. Ronald Reagan left his mark on the nation. Some saw him as a front man for big business and the wealthy, while others claim his vision revitalized the nation and restored faith in America at home and abroad. This comprehensive profile tells the complete story of Ronald Reagan, from his childhood in Illinois and his first career in Hollywood to his rise to political prominence and landmark, two-term presidency. The private man is revealed in rare family photos, home movies and interviews with family members. Former costars, including Nancy Coleman and Virginia Mayo, recall the dashing young actor, while administration insiders George Schulz and Ed Meese explore his political career and legacy, and offer a behind-the-scenes view of the Reagan White House.
60 minutes
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3. Jimmy Hoffa: The Man Behind the Mystery2000-01-12
4. John J. Pershing: The Iron General2000-01-13
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6. Mary Magdalene: The Hidden Apostle2000-01-20
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8. Sally Hemings: Redefining History2000-01-27
9. Stonewall Jackson2000-02-02
10. Yvonne De Carlo: Gilded Lily2000-02-03
11. Enzo Ferrari: Passion for Speed2001-01-04
12. Genovese: Portrait of a Crime Family2001-01-10
13. George Lucas: Creating an Empire2001-01-11
14. Henry Hill: Goodfella2001-01-17
15. Calamity Jane2002-01-03
16. Donald Rumsfeld: Top Gun2002-01-09
17. General George Patton: A Genius for War2002-01-10
18. Hitler and Stalin: Roots of Evil2002-01-16
19. Home Improvement: A Half-Hour of Power2002-01-17
20. John & Abigail Adams: Love and Liberty2002-01-23
21. Joseph Stalin: Red Terror2002-01-24
22. Lewis & Clark: Explorers of the New Frontier2002-01-30
23. Mahatma Gandhi: Pilgrim of Peace2002-01-31
24. Mark Twain: His Amazing Adventures2002-02-06
25. Osama Bin Laden: In the Name of Allah2002-02-07
26. Pablo Escobar: The Terror of Columbia2002-02-13
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28. Ronald Reagan: The Role of a Lifetime2002-02-20
29. The Extraordinary Voyages of Jules Verne2002-02-21
30. The Manson Women: An American Nightmare2002-02-27
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