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Comic Chris Rock recounts the events that led to the creation of his 1996 HBO special, widely considered a revelatory work with a bold style that changed the conversation about race in popular culture, as well as the face of comedy forever.

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Chris Rock's Bring the Pain

The TV series "Freaks and Geeks" captures the sad, yet humorous difficulties of teenage life and offers protagonists who aren't stereotypical "jocks" and "brains"; features interviews with cast and crew members.

Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary

A look at the rise of tabloid talk shows and how they laid the groundwork for reality TV shows today; featuring interviews with Jerry Springer, Sally Jessy Raphael, Geraldo Rivera, Laura Grindstaff, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Maury Povich, and others.

The Rise of Trash TV

The story behind the reality TV series "The Osbournes," as well as a look at its lasting effect on the family and the reality television landscape as a whole; Ozzy, Sharon, Jack, and Kelly talk about the fuzzy line between fact and fiction.

The Osbournes: The Price of Reality

Newscasters, reporters, family and friends trace the events of June 25, 2009, when the story of pop icon Michael Jackson's death consumes the internet and the world.

Michael Jackson's Final Curtain Call

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