Ripley: Believe It or Not, Chapter 1
Clip: Season 27 Episode 1 | 7m 9s
LeRoy Robert Ripley rose to fame during the Great Depression, transforming himself from a skinny, buck-toothed boy into an entertainer who mesmerized the nation with his razzle-dazzle blend of homespun Americana, colorful exotica and freakish oddities. Americans not only loved his bizarre fare, but were fascinated by the man himself.
Aired: 01/01/15
