EVERY SUNDAY Biography

Meet the trailblazers, trendsetters, and architects of change. It’s the remarkable story of real people who made a real impact, from small towns to around the globe.

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August 24, 2025

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12:00A

Biography

Tiger Woods

An exploration of the career of Tiger Woods.

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5:00P

1:00A

Story Feature

After Jackie

The story of the second wave of Black baseball players after Jackie Robinson--such as Bill White, Curt Flood, and Bob Gibson--who were up next in the fight for equality. Directed by Andre Gaines and based largely on Jackie Robinson's private letters, this two-hour documentary honors these brave men--many whose stories are unknown--who put their lives on the line to integrate baseball and demand a fairer, more inclusive America for African American athletes around the world.

11:00A

7:00P

3:00A

Biography

Morgan Freeman

With his instantly recognizable voice, laid back charm, and magnetic presence, Morgan Freeman has established himself as one of the greatest actors working today. From his days as "Easy Reader" on The Electric Company to his Oscar-winning turn in Million Dollar Baby and beyond, Freeman seemed destined for stardom at an early age before nearly throwing it all away. With interviews from family, friends, and contemporaries, we tell the story of this son of an alcoholic barber who began receiving accolades at the age of 12, before making the shocking decision to quit acting and become an Air Force mechanic. We'll learn about his eventual return to acting, and the struggles he went through to make a name for himself, before finally hitting it big in the late 1980s. He was on his way to ingraining himself in our hearts and minds with his memorable roles in Driving Miss Daisy, Unforgiven, and The Shawshank Redemption.

12:00P

8:00P

4:00A

Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution

Part 1: The Revolutionaries

Chronicles how the pioneers of Black comedy turned the stand-up stage into one of the most important platforms for social discourse in America. This episode explores how Dick Gregory, Richard Pryor, Moms Mabley, and Redd Foxx, among others, used "offensive" humor to break racial and cultural barriers during the civil rights and counterculture eras. Their defiance in the face of insurmountable challenges set the foundation for the freedoms that black comedians enjoy today.

2:00P

10:00P

6:00A

Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution

Part 2: The Contemporaries

Explores the new breed of Black comedian that surfaced after the Civil Rights movement and the significant challenges they still faced. Starting in the 1980s, some black comedians like Eddie Murphy enjoyed unprecedented success while many of them still remained on the sidelines. Working outside of the mainstream, Spike Lee, Robert Townsend, Kenan Ivory Wayans, and Whoopi Goldberg created new opportunities for more socially-relevant work to emerge. Political upheaval in the 21st century mobilized Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, and a diverse cast of young black comedians like never before, giving them a much more prominent role in American society.

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