An actor who never wanted to be a TV star somehow helped create one of television's most ubiquitous shows. Mike uncovers the unlikely story behind the icon and the cultural phenomenon he almost missed.

They Knew It When They Saw It

Mike Rowe's The Story Behind The Story

Episode 1

Season 1

Season 2

People You Should Know

Playing for Eternity

Breath of Life

Journey of Jesus Christ

The Story of Angel

InLighten Films

The Wingfeather Saga Read & Watch

The Riot and the Dance

The Riot and the Dance: Water

The Wild Brothers: Jungle Kids

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Mike Rowe’s The Story Behind the Story is a fast-paced series that uncovers the hidden truths behind famous people, inventions, and moments in history. Through dramatic storytelling, surprising twists, archival footage, and Mike Rowe’s signature wit, each episode reveals the fascinating human stories behind events and icons audiences only thought they knew.

Mike Rowe’s The Story Behind the Story reveals the hidden truths behind famous people, inventions, and historic moments through fast-paced storytelling, surprising twists, and Mike Rowe’s signature wit.

Mike Rowe's The Story Behind the Story

Mike Rowe’s The Story Behind the Story reveals hidden history you don’t know, about people you do.

Angel

Mike Rowe's The Story Behind The Story

They Knew It When They Saw It

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