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By Stephanie Morgan
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Scary moments, injuries in comedic look at risky inventions.
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Hazardous History with Henry Winkler
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What's the Story?
Each episode of HAZARDOUS HISTORY WITH HENRY WINKLER explores a different category—travel, food, sport, medicine, etc.—of things from past decades, examining just how unsafe they actually were to the general public. The first episode focuses on "Perilous Play," diving into shocking stories from children's playgrounds to toys that caused serious injuries.
Is It Any Good?
This show is packed with stories that will make viewers' jaws drop in disbelief. In the first episode, Hazardous History with Henry Winkler delves into things like a late-19th-century roller coaster that put its riders through an incredible 12Gs of gravitational force to a kids' chemistry set that contained actual uranium. Each episode of is packed with crazy tales, and Henry Winkler's delivery adds a layer of warmth and fun, making this a binge-worthy pick for curious minds.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how humor helps make serious or scary topics easier to understand. Is there a risk in making dangerous history too funny?
When a product or trend becomes really popular, what should we look for to decide if it's actually safe? How can you be a smart consumer?
TV Details
- Premiere date : June 15, 2025
- Cast : Henry Winkler
- Network : History
- Genre : Reality TV
- Topics : History ( War: American Civil War , War: WWII ) , Royalty ( Kings , Princes , Princesses , Queens )
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- Last updated : November 3, 2025
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