55 Folks!

Little Joe Cooper | 55 Folks (10/55)

Tune into YouTube for video versions of the show. Felon or boy-hero? Episode 10, the 1954 news saga of little Joe Cooper and his dog.

Bobby Fischer | 55 Folks (9/55)

Tune into YouTube for video versions of the show. Episode 9: The rise and fall of Bobby Fischer, the greatest American chess player who ever lived. This one took awhile, but thanks for watching our channel. We have episode 10 recorded already so hopefully it’ll be up soon. External sources: @johnnycarson @TheDickCavettShow @60minutes "Anything to Win" (GSN)

Ernest Shackleton | 55 Folks (8/55)

Tune into YouTube for video versions of the show. Episode 8/55: The spectacular story of Ernest Shackleton's failed 1914 Imperial Trans-Antarctic expedition, which became legendary for what unfolded after they were forced to abandon their initial plan. Film footage referenced in this video is from "South" (1919) by Frank Hurley, the expedition's photographer.

Sidd Finch | 55 Folks (7/55)

Tune into YouTube for video versions of the show. Episode 7/55: The legend of Sidd Finch, the greatest baseball player who never got to play in an official major league game. (Apologies in advance.) Photos/videos courtesy: Sports Illustrated and “Unhittable” (ESPN)

William T. Sherman | 55 Folks (6/55)

Tune into YouTube for video version of the show. Episode 6/55: The story of William Tecumseh Sherman, his controversial role in the American Civil War, and the 37 weeks in 1864 that were the turning point for the nation. External clips and narrations courtesy Georgia Public Broadcasting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8kSUDp2BC0