Focusing on historical events or subjects considered to be mysterious by the general public. Typically beginning with Host Arthur Kent giving a broad overview of the subject followed by what is accepted as a common explanation. During the main segments, experts on both sides of the issue present their evidence and opinions. Kent would also give the audience bits of trivia relating to the subject.
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Show's Cast / Crew
Directors
- Tom Jennings (10 episodes)
- SueAnn Fincke (9 episodes)
- Damian Weyand (7 episodes)
Writers
- Tom Jennings (11 episodes)
- Rob Goubeaux (8 episodes)
- Douglas Brooks West (3 episodes)
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Series Fun Facts
- Goof (errors made by characters, possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): Though the closing credits state David Ackroyd as the narrator, it is Leonard Nimoy who actually does the narration.
- He earned the nickname "Honest Abe" by being called upon to judge local horse races because he was regarded as the most impartial man in the town.
- Lincoln believed Ulysses Grant was a better General drunk than his other Generals were sober. However, he denied ever saying this oft-quoted line, "I wish someone would tell me what brand of…
[show]Lincoln believed Ulysses Grant was a better General drunk than his other Generals were sober. However, he denied ever saying this oft-quoted line, "I wish someone would tell me what brand of whiskey Grant drinks, I would send a barrel to every one of my other Generals."
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