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Season 2, 13 episodes

Episode 1: Apollo 13: Triumph on the Dark Side of the Moon
- Now playing
- 1h
- Oct 17, 2006
April 1970, the Apollo 13 mission is 178,000 miles from Earth, just two days away from a lunar landing, when an explosion rips the spacecraft apart and puts the crew's lives on the line. Only the leadership of Jim Lovell, the ingenuity of the NASA team in space and on the ground, and the robust systems of the spacecraft offer a chance for survival.
Episode 2: Patton and the Desperate Tank Attack
- 1h
- Oct 24, 2006
George S. Patton realizes his dream of leading an army in a desperate battle when he confronts the German army at Bastogne in the Battle of the Bulge.
Episode 3: Alexander the Great and the Devastating Catapult
- 1h
- Oct 31, 2006
An episode dealing with the famous military leader, Alexander the Great and his long siege against the city of Tyre in 332 BC. With the help of his Persian allies, Alexander should be able to smash Tyre, but he is thwarted multiple times. The Man is Alexander. The Moment is his decision to use a new version of a military device to defeat the Tyrians. The Machine is a massive and mobile siege catapult with multiple launchers that enables Alexander to win the battle.
Episode 4: Al Capone and the Machine Gun Massacre
- 1h
- Nov 7, 2006
Passage of the 18th Amendment suddenly provides a lucrative business for gangsters. High profits lead to fierce competition which the ruthless operators escalate into violence. The Thompson sub-machine gun, designed for but rejected by the military, is easily portable, extremely powerful and legal. This weapon in the hands of the gangsters escalates the violence to new heights. Inevitably, a few audacious, bloody murders, such as the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, garner nation-wide attention to the gangsters, particularly Al Capone.
Episode 5: Stormin' Norman and the Stealth Fighter
- 1h
- Nov 14, 2006
General Norman Schwarzkopf uses the F-117 Nighthawk "stealth fighter" to liberate the Kuwaitis during the Persian Gulf War.
Episode 6: Lincoln and the Flying Spying Machine
- 1h
- Nov 21, 2006
Abraham Lincoln, a self taught President, uses new technology to help win the Civil War. He uses the hot air balloon, high above the battle fields, to relay information back to the troops on the ground. Giving the Union the advantage and shaping the outcome of the Civil War.
Episode 7: Alexander Graham Bell & the Astonishing Telephone
- 1h
- Nov 28, 2006
In one of those historical moments when a revolutionary invention dovetailed perfectly with the period that ensconced it, Alexander Graham Bell's March 1876 invention of the telephone functioned as the ideal accessory to America's then-burgeoning (and then-nascent) industrial age. In the process, this invention permanently displaced the telegraph as the chief method of interpersonal communication across lengthy distances. The History Channel documentary Man, Moment, Machine: Alexander Graham Bell and the Astonishing Telephone ventures back to the 1870s for a biographical portrait of Bell and a detailed account of how the telephone came about. The program touches on such subtopics as Bell's discovery of the invention amid his ambitious attempt to cure deafness, and his rivalry with fellow inventor Elisha Gray - a competition that almost caused Bell to be written out of history forever.
Episode 8: Da Vinci and the Handgun
- 1h
- Dec 5, 2006
An episode dealing with the MAN, famed artist and inventor Leonardo DaVinci, whose constant mechanical sketches for fantastic inventions leads to the weapons milestone of the enclosed "Wheel lock" pistol. The MOMENT is his inspiration to design an completely enclosed firing device, which was much easier to load and fire than the existing "Match lock" firearms. The MACHINE is the eventual development of this weapon and the influence it had in the creation of following generations of firearms.
Episode 9: The Red Baron and the Wings of Death
- 1h
- Dec 12, 2006
It is the April 1917, known to the British as Bloody April, when their pilot losses were large. German Air Ace Baron Manfred Von Richthofen, aka the Red Baron is the top pilot of World War One, however the British are introducing new planes with new technology to combat the Baron and his Albatross plane. Enter the advent of the Sopwith Triplane, which then led to the introduction of the Sopwith Camel.
Episode 10: Saddam Hussein and the Nerve Gas Atrocity
- 1h
- Jan 2, 2007
An episode dealing with Saddam's use of chemical WMDs against his enemies, most specifically against the Kurds in the years just prior to the first Gulf War.
Episode 11: Galileo and the Sinful Spyglass
- 1h
- Jan 9, 2007
In the 17th Century it was believed you could find God in the stars. One man looked and found something quite different, and his discovery brought him to the brink of excommunication.
Episode 12: Enzo Ferrari and the Historic Race
- 1h
- Jan 16, 2007
Startup race car manufacturer Ferrari, run by Enzo Ferrari, overcomes great odds and a history of defeats to beat dominant Alfa Romeo team and World Champion Juan Manuel Fangio for the first time, David defeats Goliath.
Episode 13: JFK and the Crisis Crusader
- 1h
- Jan 30, 2007
The role and effectiveness of the RF-8 Crusader reconnaissance units in the Cuban Missile Crisis and the difficult decision to deploy them are explained.

Man, Moment, Machine

2005 to 2007
Rated TV-PG
2 seasons
1h per episode
Documentary

Overview

Man, Moment, Machine was a television series which aired on The History Channel and was hosted by Hunter Ellis. It documented an important event in history and went into detail about, as the title suggests, the man and his background, the machine and how it was made, and the outcome.

Fun facts

Episodes
Ran for 2 seasons and 27 episodes (2005 to 2007)
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Details

Status: Ended
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 27
First aired: August 9, 2005
Last aired: January 30, 2007
Original language: English
Countries: United States of America

Network

Production

Edelman Productions

Cast

Episodes

Season 2, 13 episodes

Episode 1: Apollo 13: Triumph on the Dark Side of the Moon
- Now playing
- 1h
- Oct 17, 2006
April 1970, the Apollo 13 mission is 178,000 miles from Earth, just two days away from a lunar landing, when an explosion rips the spacecraft apart and puts the crew's lives on the line. Only the leadership of Jim Lovell, the ingenuity of the NASA team in space and on the ground, and the robust systems of the spacecraft offer a chance for survival.
Episode 2: Patton and the Desperate Tank Attack
- 1h
- Oct 24, 2006
George S. Patton realizes his dream of leading an army in a desperate battle when he confronts the German army at Bastogne in the Battle of the Bulge.
Episode 3: Alexander the Great and the Devastating Catapult
- 1h
- Oct 31, 2006
An episode dealing with the famous military leader, Alexander the Great and his long siege against the city of Tyre in 332 BC. With the help of his Persian allies, Alexander should be able to smash Tyre, but he is thwarted multiple times. The Man is Alexander. The Moment is his decision to use a new version of a military device to defeat the Tyrians. The Machine is a massive and mobile siege catapult with multiple launchers that enables Alexander to win the battle.
Episode 4: Al Capone and the Machine Gun Massacre
- 1h
- Nov 7, 2006
Passage of the 18th Amendment suddenly provides a lucrative business for gangsters. High profits lead to fierce competition which the ruthless operators escalate into violence. The Thompson sub-machine gun, designed for but rejected by the military, is easily portable, extremely powerful and legal. This weapon in the hands of the gangsters escalates the violence to new heights. Inevitably, a few audacious, bloody murders, such as the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, garner nation-wide attention to the gangsters, particularly Al Capone.
Episode 5: Stormin' Norman and the Stealth Fighter
- 1h
- Nov 14, 2006
General Norman Schwarzkopf uses the F-117 Nighthawk "stealth fighter" to liberate the Kuwaitis during the Persian Gulf War.
Episode 6: Lincoln and the Flying Spying Machine
- 1h
- Nov 21, 2006
Abraham Lincoln, a self taught President, uses new technology to help win the Civil War. He uses the hot air balloon, high above the battle fields, to relay information back to the troops on the ground. Giving the Union the advantage and shaping the outcome of the Civil War.
Episode 7: Alexander Graham Bell & the Astonishing Telephone
- 1h
- Nov 28, 2006
In one of those historical moments when a revolutionary invention dovetailed perfectly with the period that ensconced it, Alexander Graham Bell's March 1876 invention of the telephone functioned as the ideal accessory to America's then-burgeoning (and then-nascent) industrial age. In the process, this invention permanently displaced the telegraph as the chief method of interpersonal communication across lengthy distances. The History Channel documentary Man, Moment, Machine: Alexander Graham Bell and the Astonishing Telephone ventures back to the 1870s for a biographical portrait of Bell and a detailed account of how the telephone came about. The program touches on such subtopics as Bell's discovery of the invention amid his ambitious attempt to cure deafness, and his rivalry with fellow inventor Elisha Gray - a competition that almost caused Bell to be written out of history forever.
Episode 8: Da Vinci and the Handgun
- 1h
- Dec 5, 2006
An episode dealing with the MAN, famed artist and inventor Leonardo DaVinci, whose constant mechanical sketches for fantastic inventions leads to the weapons milestone of the enclosed "Wheel lock" pistol. The MOMENT is his inspiration to design an completely enclosed firing device, which was much easier to load and fire than the existing "Match lock" firearms. The MACHINE is the eventual development of this weapon and the influence it had in the creation of following generations of firearms.
Episode 9: The Red Baron and the Wings of Death
- 1h
- Dec 12, 2006
It is the April 1917, known to the British as Bloody April, when their pilot losses were large. German Air Ace Baron Manfred Von Richthofen, aka the Red Baron is the top pilot of World War One, however the British are introducing new planes with new technology to combat the Baron and his Albatross plane. Enter the advent of the Sopwith Triplane, which then led to the introduction of the Sopwith Camel.
Episode 10: Saddam Hussein and the Nerve Gas Atrocity
- 1h
- Jan 2, 2007
An episode dealing with Saddam's use of chemical WMDs against his enemies, most specifically against the Kurds in the years just prior to the first Gulf War.
Episode 11: Galileo and the Sinful Spyglass
- 1h
- Jan 9, 2007
In the 17th Century it was believed you could find God in the stars. One man looked and found something quite different, and his discovery brought him to the brink of excommunication.
Episode 12: Enzo Ferrari and the Historic Race
- 1h
- Jan 16, 2007
Startup race car manufacturer Ferrari, run by Enzo Ferrari, overcomes great odds and a history of defeats to beat dominant Alfa Romeo team and World Champion Juan Manuel Fangio for the first time, David defeats Goliath.
Episode 13: JFK and the Crisis Crusader
- 1h
- Jan 30, 2007
The role and effectiveness of the RF-8 Crusader reconnaissance units in the Cuban Missile Crisis and the difficult decision to deploy them are explained.

Episodes

E1 Episode 1: Apollo 13: Triumph on the Dark Side of the Moon

E2 Episode 2: Patton and the Desperate Tank Attack

E3 Episode 3: Alexander the Great and the Devastating Catapult

E4 Episode 4: Al Capone and the Machine Gun Massacre

E5 Episode 5: Stormin' Norman and the Stealth Fighter

E6 Episode 6: Lincoln and the Flying Spying Machine

E7 Episode 7: Alexander Graham Bell & the Astonishing Telephone

E8 Episode 8: Da Vinci and the Handgun

E9 Episode 9: The Red Baron and the Wings of Death

E10 Episode 10: Saddam Hussein and the Nerve Gas Atrocity

E11 Episode 11: Galileo and the Sinful Spyglass

E12 Episode 12: Enzo Ferrari and the Historic Race

E13 Episode 13: JFK and the Crisis Crusader

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E1 Episode 1: Apollo 13: Triumph on the Dark Side of the Moon

E2 Episode 2: Patton and the Desperate Tank Attack

E3 Episode 3: Alexander the Great and the Devastating Catapult

E4 Episode 4: Al Capone and the Machine Gun Massacre

E5 Episode 5: Stormin' Norman and the Stealth Fighter

E6 Episode 6: Lincoln and the Flying Spying Machine

E7 Episode 7: Alexander Graham Bell & the Astonishing Telephone

E8 Episode 8: Da Vinci and the Handgun

E9 Episode 9: The Red Baron and the Wings of Death

E10 Episode 10: Saddam Hussein and the Nerve Gas Atrocity

E11 Episode 11: Galileo and the Sinful Spyglass

E12 Episode 12: Enzo Ferrari and the Historic Race

E13 Episode 13: JFK and the Crisis Crusader

Episode 1: Apollo 13: Triumph on the Dark Side of the Moon

Episode 2: Patton and the Desperate Tank Attack

Episode 3: Alexander the Great and the Devastating Catapult

Episode 4: Al Capone and the Machine Gun Massacre

Episode 5: Stormin' Norman and the Stealth Fighter

Episode 6: Lincoln and the Flying Spying Machine

Episode 7: Alexander Graham Bell & the Astonishing Telephone

Episode 8: Da Vinci and the Handgun

Episode 9: The Red Baron and the Wings of Death

Episode 10: Saddam Hussein and the Nerve Gas Atrocity

Episode 11: Galileo and the Sinful Spyglass

Episode 12: Enzo Ferrari and the Historic Race

Episode 13: JFK and the Crisis Crusader

Episode 1: Apollo 13: Triumph on the Dark Side of the Moon

Episode 2: Patton and the Desperate Tank Attack

Episode 3: Alexander the Great and the Devastating Catapult

Episode 4: Al Capone and the Machine Gun Massacre

Episode 5: Stormin' Norman and the Stealth Fighter

Episode 6: Lincoln and the Flying Spying Machine

Episode 7: Alexander Graham Bell & the Astonishing Telephone

Episode 8: Da Vinci and the Handgun

Episode 9: The Red Baron and the Wings of Death

Episode 10: Saddam Hussein and the Nerve Gas Atrocity

Episode 11: Galileo and the Sinful Spyglass

Episode 12: Enzo Ferrari and the Historic Race

Episode 13: JFK and the Crisis Crusader