S01E01 Perilous Play
Remember 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.
Hazardous History with Henry Winkler
Overview
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
S01E02 Spectacular Stunts
Buckle 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,...
S01E03 Mad Medicine
Ever taken medical advice from a cigarette commercial? There was a time when any and all "cures" could be sold to the public indiscriminately.
S01E04 Very Extreme Sports
The 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.
S01E05 Treacherous Travel
Exploding 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.
S01E06 Food Fiascos
We 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.
S01E07 Precarious Products
S01E08 Occupational Hazards
Cast
Henry Winkler
Self - Host
