Mike tells how an unheralded character actor went to great lengths for a steady role that changed his life—and American pop culture. Then another actor joins Mike to unpack how rare breaks can reshape a career and a life.

Can You Be There By Nine

Mike Rowe's The Story Behind The Story

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Episode 5

Braving the Elements

People You Should Know

Charlie Kirk: American Martyr

Playing for Eternity

Journey of Jesus Christ

The Riot and the Dance

The Riot and the Dance: Water

The Wild Brothers: Jungle Kids

Trail Hacks: With the Wild Brothers

The Mercy Ships

The Good Things

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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.

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Mike Rowe's The Story Behind The Story

Can You Be There By Nine

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