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[03/05/25 - 09:06 AM]
The History Channel Taps TV Legend Henry Winkler to Executive Produce and Host New Nonfiction Series "Hazardous History with Henry Winkler"
The eight-episode fast-paced, nostalgia-fueled series will take viewers on a thrilling ride through America's past, uncovering the reckless and dangerous pastimes, practices and products you would never see today but were once a part of everyday Americana.

[via press release from History]

THE HISTORY CHANNEL(TM) TAPS TV LEGEND HENRY WINKLER TO EXECUTIVE PRODUCE AND HOST NEW NONFICTION SERIES "HAZARDOUS HISTORY WITH HENRY WINKLER"

8-PART SERIES PRODUCED BY A+E FACTUAL STUDIOS(TM) GROUP TO BE A NOSTALGIA FUELED RIDE THROUGH HISTORY UNCOVERING THE RECKLESS PASTIMES, PRACTICES, AND PRODUCTS THAT WERE ONCE A PART OF EVERYDAY AMERICANA

New York, NY - March 5, 2025 - The HISTORY Channel(TM) greenlights the new nonfiction series "Hazardous History with Henry Winkler," to be executive produced, hosted and narrated by Emmy Award(R) winning actor Henry Winkler ("Barry," "Happy Days"). The eight-episode fast-paced, nostalgia-fueled series produced by A+E Factual Studios(TM) group in association with GroupM Motion Entertainment, will take viewers on a thrilling ride through America's past, uncovering the reckless and dangerous pastimes, practices and products you would never see today but were once a part of everyday Americana.

"Working with The HISTORY Channel has not only been a fun experience, but I also found it so interesting," said Winkler. "I'm excited to share with you America's unconventional past when things were weirder than they are today. This is a series full of death-defying and iconic cultural moments, and I couldn't be more excited to bring viewers on this wild ride with me."

"With Henry's trademark charm and wit, this series delivers the perfect blend of humor and history within each cautionary tale," said Eli Lehrer, Executive Vice President and Head of Programming for The HISTORY Channel(TM). "It's a fascinating look back into history where the line between innovation and recklessness was often blurred."

In each hour-long episode, Winkler dives into the unsupervised and often perilous activities of the past, revealing things people used to do for fun, money, or even out of boredom, that are unthinkable in today's modern world. From doctors who prescribed cigarettes and sodas laced with cocaine and lithium to radioactive toys and toxic refrigerators - this series unveils a forgotten era of America when irresponsible and hazardous products and practices were common occurrences.

"Hazardous History with Henry Winkler" is produced for The HISTORY Channel(TM) by the A+E Factual StudiosTM group in association with GroupM Motion Entertainment. Steve Ascher and Matt Pearl serve as executive producers. Henry Winkler serves as executive producer. Richard Foster and Chet Fenster serve as executive producers for GroupM Motion Entertainment. Jim Pasquarella serves as executive producer for The HISTORY Channel.

A+E Global Media holds worldwide distribution rights to "Hazardous History with Henry Winkler." Each episode will stream the next day on The HISTORY Channel(TM), app, history.com, and across major TV providers' VOD platforms. You can also watch it ad-free by downloading to own on Amazon Prime Video or wherever you purchase your favorite series.

About The HISTORY Channel(TM)

The HISTORY Channel(TM) is the premier destination for historical storytelling. From best-in-class documentary events to a signature slate of industry leading nonfiction series and premium fact-based programming, The HISTORY Channel serves as the most trustworthy source of informational entertainment in media. The HISTORY Channel has been named the #1 U.S. TV network in buzz for several consecutive years by YouGov BrandIndex, and a top favorite TV network by Beta Research Corporation. For additional press materials visit the A+E Global Media Press Center at press.aegm.com.

For a deeper dive, visit history.com or follow @history on Instagram, X, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok. The HISTORY Channel(TM) is a division of A+E Global Media (aegm.com), a joint venture of the Disney-ABC Television Group and Hearst Corporation.

About A+E Factual Studios(TM) group

A division of A+E Global Media, A+E Factual Studios(TM), through its holdings, specializes in the development and production of premium, multiplatform unscripted series, and specials for the A+E Global Media portfolio and the global marketplace. A+E Factual Studios(TM) group, led by Sharon Scott, spans an array of genres including true crime, lifestyle, history, biography, premium documentaries, limited series, quick turn specials, and podcasts. For more information, please visit https://www.aefactualstudios.com/.

About GroupM Motion Entertainment

GroupM Motion Entertainment funds, develops, produces and distributes premium television, digital content and award-winning programming around the globe in partnership with the world's leading producers, talent, networks, and platforms. Through innovative commercial and creative partnerships Motion works alongside GroupM agencies to produce original brand-funded content and unique entertainment partnerships that create value and help clients play a positive and active role in culture. The company has co-produced over 2,300 series, equating to over 42,000 hours of television across all programming genres. Motion currently operates in 35+ countries worldwide with headquarters in London and Los Angeles. GroupM Motion Entertainment is part of GroupM, a WPP company.





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