Hazardous History with Henry Winkler
2025 · Documentary · 2 Seasons · 28 Episodes ·
Hosted by the iconic Henry Winkler, each 60-minute episode of this nostalgia-drenched series tells the stories of the things we did—for fun, for money, or out of plain boredom—that you can’t do anymore. Pastimes, practices, and products that were once allowed—even encouraged—which you will never see again in modern America.
Episodes
1. Perilous PlayRemember when childhood came with a side of danger? Think back to the outrageous toys and daredevil playground antics that once defined growing up; we uncover explosive science kits, high-flying kite tubes and more.
2. Spectacular StuntsBuckle 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.
3. Mad MedicineEver taken medical advice from a cigarette commercial? There was a time when any and all "cures" could be sold to the public indiscriminately.
4. Very Extreme SportsThe 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.
5. Treacherous TravelExploding 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.
6. Food FiascosWe 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.
7. Precarious ProductsWelcome to the unreal truth about everyday products of the past that were way more dangerous than meets the unsuspecting eye.
8. Occupational HazardsYou 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.
