Dan Rather

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Dan Rather

Born October 31, 1931 · Wharton, Texas, USA (age 94)

Daniel Irvin Rather Jr. (born October 31, 1931) is an American journalist, commentator, and former national evening news anchor. He began his career in Texas, becoming a national name after his reporting saved thousands of lives during Hurricane Carla in September 1961. Rather spontaneously created the first radar weather report by overlaying a transparent map over a radar image of Hurricane Carla…

Known For

PowaqqatsiPowaqqatsi · 1988
Powaqqatsi
7.21988
MovieDocumentary
An exploration of technologically developing nations and the effect the transition to Western-style modernization has had on them.
Norwood, Where Legends Were Born
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Norwood, Where Legends Were Born · 2026
Norwood, Where Legends Were Born
2026
MovieDocumentaryDrama
Discover the untold story of Norwood Assembly, where legendary cars like the Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird Trans Am were born. Through the voices of the people who built them, this documentary celebrates innovation, perseverance, and American manufacturing. Featuring exclusive interviews with Jay Leno and Burt Reynolds and rare never-before-seen footage, this compelling documentary uncovers the remarkable story of one of America's most influential factories and celebrates American automotive manufacturing in its heyday.
Fail StateFail State · 2018
Fail State
7.02018
MovieDocumentary
This in-depth documentary explores the dark side of American higher education, exposing predatory for-profit colleges and the tactics they use to defraud students and the government.
Journalists: Killed in the Line of DutyJournalists: Killed in the Line of Duty · 2003
Journalists: Killed in the Line of Duty
2003
MovieDocumentaryTV Movie
Around the world, journalists are increasingly being killed. They die in the crossfire. They die at the hand of criminals and corrupt governments. They die in tragic accidents. These are some of their stories.
Lombardi's RedskinsLombardi's Redskins · 2016
Lombardi's Redskins
2016
MovieDocumentary
The story of Vince Lombardi's 1969 Washington Redskins, the only season he coached for the team before he died of cancer just prior to the 1970 season.
The SimpsonsThe Simpsons · 1989
The Simpsons
8.01989
SeriesAnimationComedy
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.
Late Show with David LettermanLate Show with David Letterman · 1993
Late Show with David Letterman
6.41993
SeriesTalkComedy
David Letterman uses mature humor to appeal to his audience in this weeknight series, which gets its music from a house band led by Paul Shaffer. Among the show's most-famous segments are the Top Ten List and Stupid Pet Tricks, the latter of which subsequently led to an additional recurring segment called Stupid Human Tricks.
30 for 3030 for 30 · 2009
30 for 30
7.52009
SeriesDocumentary
30 for 30 is the title for a series of documentary films airing on ESPN, its sister networks, and online highlighting interesting people and events in sports history. This currently includes four "volumes" of 30 episodes each, a 13-episode series under the ESPN Films Presents title in 2011–2012, and a series of 30 for 30 Shorts shown through the ESPN.com website. The series has also expanded to include Soccer Stories, which aired in advance of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, and audio podcasts. This entry refers to the main Volumes of the series presented by ESPN

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