Ripley: Believe It or Not, Chapter 1
Clip: Season 27 Episode 1 | 7m 9s
The Wizard of Odd. "Ripley Believe it or Not" premieres January 6, 2015.
LeRoy Robert Ripley rose to fame during the Great Depression, transforming himself from a skinny, buck-toothed boy into an entertainer who mesmerized the nation with his razzle-dazzle blend of homespun Americana, colorful exotica and freakish oddities. Americans not only loved his bizarre fare, but were fascinated by the man himself.
Corporate sponsorship for American Experience is provided by Liberty Mutual Insurance and Carlisle Companies. Major funding by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
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Ripley: Believe It or Not, Chapter 1
Clip: Season 27 Episode 1 | 7m 9s
LeRoy Robert Ripley rose to fame during the Great Depression, transforming himself from a skinny, buck-toothed boy into an entertainer who mesmerized the nation with his razzle-dazzle blend of homespun Americana, colorful exotica and freakish oddities. Americans not only loved his bizarre fare, but were fascinated by the man himself.
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Beyond the Doc: Do You Believe It?
Archivist Edward Meyer leads a tour of Ripley's unbelievable collection of oddities. (2m 55s)
Watch a clip from "Ripley: Believe It or Not" premiering January 6, 2015 on PBS. (2m 48s)
Ripley Believe It Or Not Preview
Robert Ripley was the wizard of odd. Premieres January 6 on PBS American Experience. (30s)
Ripley gets a contract, and "Believe It or Not" enters the American lexicon. Jan 6, 9/8c. (2m 27s)
Archivist Edward Meyer highlights the most amazing thing he's seen in Ripley's Warehouse. (2m 13s)
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Corporate sponsorship for American Experience is provided by Liberty Mutual Insurance and Carlisle Companies. Major funding by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.