In den 90er-Jahren begeisterte die Sportsendung „American Gladiators“ die Fans. In dieser Dokuserie wird der Erfolg der Show beleuchtet – und wie sie fast endete, bevor sie begann.
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Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators
In the '90s, TV's stunt-filled "American Gladiators" thrilled fans. This docuseries explores the show's success — and how it almost ended before it began.
01
Pilot Madness
Six athletes with camera-ready smiles and cartoonish nicknames make their debut. Critics dismiss the rowdy show as "crash TV" — but fans take notice.
02
Lasst die Spiele beginnen
Als sich die Verletzungen häufen und ein riskanter Stunt eine Karriere beendet, engagiert das Produktionsteam weitere Gladiators. Zudem machen Gerüchte über Steroide die Runde.
03
A Global Phenomenon
Gladiators merchandising explodes — but while the show becomes a ratings phenomenon, the stars themselves have little funds to show for it.
04
Sex, Drugs & Merchandise
Their third season wraps and the Gladiators go on tour. Frustrated by fatigue, injuries and low pay, core members meet with producers — and get a shock.
05
The Final Legacy
The show's revamp is a revolving door of Gladiators and gimmicks, but when ratings drop, old favorites return.
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