Pop Culture Documentaries
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- StarsTraci LordsSoleil Moon Frye'Weird Al' YankovicA humorous, year by year look through the decade that saw hair size become a statement, ratty clothes become cool, and music about breaking up become mainstream. Comprised of segments dedicated to the film, music, fashion and big headlines of the 1980s, with commentary from comedians, musicians and others who lived through it and saw the insanity with their own eyes. Offshoot of the very successful "I Love The 70s!" special, and preceded the "I Love The 90s!" special.
- StarsCassandra Peterson'Weird Al' YankovicHarry AndersonA look back at the years 1980-1989 with commentary from celebrities and comedians in 3-D.
- StarsBo DerekErik EstradaLeif GarrettCelebrities and comedians share their thoughts on pop culture of the 1970's.
- StarsDom DeLuiseJohn WatersCharoCelebrities and comedians are back to discuss more important historical moments and popular culture for the 1970's.
- StarsAndrea SavageJared PadaleckiKevin SmithA nostalgiac look back at the 1990's in the midst of movies, music, shows, scandals, trends, and news events.
- StarsKevin SmithJason MewesGabrielle CarterisI Love The 90's is back with even more insight and looks back to the decade that gave us Grunge, The O.J. Trial, and Nelson! It's I Love The 90's: Part Deux!
- StarsBeth LittlefordKeith PowellRegan BurnsCelebrities and comedians take a look back at popular culture and trends for the years 2000-2007.
- StarsSue SmithJonathan Van NessMichelle ButeauCelebrities remember pop culture from 2000 to 2009
- StarsJohn HeilemannTim NaftaliRobert DallekInterviews and archival footage focusing on the politics, music, technical advancements, drugs and the "free love" movement of the 1960s.
- StarsDouglas BrinkleyRick PerlsteinChris ConnellyA documentary series focusing on the ongoing Vietnam War, the Watergate scandal, evolving music industry, the Iran Hostage Crisis, the sexual revolution, and the rise of foreign and domestic terrorism.
- StarsH.W. BrandsChris ConnellyGil TroyA documentary series focusing on the Reagan presidency, the AIDS crisis, the end of the Cold War, Wall Street corruption, the tech boom, the expansion of television, and the evolving music industry.
- StarsDan RatherGil TroyLesley StahlA TV documentary miniseries chronicling the trends, pop culture, and important events that took place from 1990 to 1999.
- StarsRenee GrahamJulian ZelizerJohn HeilemannA TV documentary miniseries chronicling the trends, pop culture, and important events that took place from 2000 to 2009.
- StarsDan RatherMark BowdenRick PerlsteinA four-part series that looks back at 1968, a year marked by seismic shifts in American politics, social movements, and global relations, including cultural icons who forever changed the landscape.
- StarsPaul Thomas AndersonEdgar WrightBrad BirdA look at the history of movies and their impact on our culture.
- StarsRob LoweKurt AndersenDavid SirotaThe '80s: The Decade That Made Us is the defining biography of a decade, as told through exclusive interviews with more than 40 icons, entertainers and innovators who shaped its identity.
- StarsKliph NesteroffRobert B. WeideElayne BooslerUtilizing archival footage punctuated by contemporary interviews with comedy legends and scholars, this is the history of not only what makes us laugh, but how comedy has affected the social and political landscape throughout history.
- StarsShannen DohertyRob LoweNeve CampbellA show which highlights the events of the 90s.
- StarsJason AlexanderTracy MorganEmily St. JamesExamines how sitcoms have evolved to reflect the changing face of American families.
- StarsBilly CrystalConan O'BrienJimmy FallonTracking the history of late-night TV from its inception, featuring stories about hosts such as Johnny Carson, Jay Leno, David Letterman, O'Brien, Jimmy Fallon, Kimmel, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert.
- History and popular culture from the 1990's is examined.
- StarsMichael StrahanStuart ScottChris BookerThrough an online poll, VH1 counts down the 100 greatest American toys. Various celebrities add their two cents to the toys which defines everybody's childhood.
- StarsJohn AboudMichael Ian BlackCharoSeveral holidays and their various television specials and traditions are discussed by celebrities and comedians.
- StarsDavid Alan GrierJohn AboudElon James WhiteBlack to the Future presents a giant enrichment of music, movies, TV shows, products, fashions, fads, trends, scandals and major events of black American culture from the 1970s 'til now.