John Denver

John Denver

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. (December 31, 1943 – October 12, 1997), known professionally as John Denver, was an American singer-songwriter, record producer, actor, activist, and humanitarian, whose greatest commercial success was as a solo singer. After traveling and living in numerous locations while growing up in his military family, Denver began his music career with folk music groups during the late 1960s. Starting in the 1970s, he was one of the most popular acoustic artists of the decade and one of its best-selling artists. By 1974, he was one of America's best-selling performers, and AllMusic has described Denver as "among the most beloved entertainers of his era". Denver recorded and released approximately 300 songs, about 200 of which he composed, with total sales of over 33 million records worldwide. He recorded and performed primarily with an acoustic guitar and sang about his joy in nature, his disdain for city life, his enthusiasm for music, and his relationship trials. Denver's music appeared on a variety of charts, including country music, the Billboard Hot 100, and adult contemporary, in all earning 12 gold and four platinum albums with his signature songs "Take Me Home, Country Roads", "Annie's Song", "Rocky Mountain High", "Calypso", "Thank God I'm a Country Boy", and "Sunshine on My Shoulders". Denver appeared in several films and television specials during the 1970s and 1980s. He continued to record in the 1990s, also focusing on environmental issues by lending vocal support to space exploration and testifying in front of Congress in protest against censorship in music. He lived in Aspen, Colorado for much of his life and was known for his love of Colorado, which he sang about numerous times. In 1974 Denver was named poet laureate of the state. The Colorado state legislature also adopted "Rocky Mountain High" as one of its two state songs in 2007. Denver was an avid pilot who died at the age of 53 in a single-fatality crash while flying his experimental Rutan Long-EZ canard aircraft.

  • Title: John Denver
  • Popularity: 3
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1943-12-31
  • Place of Birth: Roswell, New Mexico, USA
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  • Also Known As: Henry John Deutschendorf Jr.
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John Denver Movies

  • 1977
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    Oh, God!

    Oh, God!

    6.5 1977 HD

    When God appears to an assistant grocery manager as a good natured old man, the Almighty selects him as his messenger for the modern world.

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  • 1990
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    The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

    The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

    6.725 1990 HD

    While the Muppets prepare a tribute to the late Jim Henson, they learn about the life and career of the renowned puppeteer/film maker.

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  • 1979
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    John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together

    John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together

    7 1979 HD

    In this beloved holiday classic, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and all the Muppets join the singer for a heart-warming Christmas celebration, with...

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  • 2004
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    A Holiday with Friends

    A Holiday with Friends

    1 2004 HD

    Musical moments to celebrate the festive season, a time for family and friends and a chance to relax and watch performances by Clint Black, John...

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  • 1983
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    Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets

    Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets

    6.8 1983 HD

    Rocky Mountain Holiday is a one-hour musical variety special featuring John Denver and the Muppets, which aired on ABC on May 12, 1983. In the...

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  • 1986
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    The Christmas Gift

    The Christmas Gift

    5.529 1986 HD

    A widowed New York City architect and his young daughter take a Christmas vacation and end up in a small mystical town in Colorado where everyone...

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  • 1997
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    Walking Thunder

    Walking Thunder

    6.1 1997 HD

    In the 1850's, a young boy and his family on their way West become stranded in the Rockies. With the help of a local mountain man, a Sioux medicine...

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  • 2005
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    A Song's Best Friend - John Denver Remembered

    A Song's Best Friend - John Denver Remembered

    10 2005 HD

    Close friends of John Denver and his first wife Annie remember the singer/ songwriter John Denver and his music. The interviewees tell personal...

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  • 1995
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    John Denver: The Wildlife Concert

    John Denver: The Wildlife Concert

    8.2 1995 HD

    In celebration of the Wildlife Conservation Society's 100th anniversary, popular country singer and American icon John Denver is joined by James...

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  • 2006
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    Transformation: The Life and Legacy of Werner Erhard

    Transformation: The Life and Legacy of Werner Erhard

    6 2006 HD

    From two-time Emmy winner Robyn Symon comes an intriguing documentary which offers an intimate look at Werner Erhard, founder of the est program that...

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  • 2013
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    Our Nixon

    Our Nixon

    6.7 2013 HD

    Never before seen Super 8 home movies filmed by Richard Nixon's closest aides - and convicted Watergate conspirators - offer a surprising and...

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  • 1987
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    Foxfire

    Foxfire

    7.2 1987 HD

    Annie Nations and her husband Hector loved their life together in the Blue Ridge Mountains, but when Hector dies, Annie has to decide if she can...

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  • 1991
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    Aspen

    Aspen

    5.9 1991 HD

    A film about a town famous in the 19th century for silver mining and now known for its scenic splendor, mountains, skiing, hiking, music,...

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  • 2009
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    John Denver - Thank God I'm A Country Boy Live In Australia 1977

    John Denver - Thank God I'm A Country Boy Live In Australia 1977

    1 2009 HD

    Thank God I'm A Country Boy Live In Australia is a 1977 concert from John Denver's tour Down Under and features some of his greatest hits including...

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  • 2003
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    John Denver: Rocky Mountain High - Live in Japan

    John Denver: Rocky Mountain High - Live in Japan

    10 2003 HD

    Arguably one of the most beloved American performers of the 20th century, John Denver had a career that saw him sell over 40 million albums worldwide...

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  • 2024
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    Rainbow Rider

    Rainbow Rider

    1 2024 HD

    An odyssey of a biplane once owned by John Denver.

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  • 1986
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    The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years

    The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years

    5 1986 HD

    For the first time in their careers, all the Muppets (except the ones that couldn't make it, like the Doozers, Gorgs and most of the Fraggles) have...

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  • 2024
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    One-Hit Wonders at the BBC: Volume Two

    One-Hit Wonders at the BBC: Volume Two

    5 2024 HD

    This is a look into the darkest corners of the BBC’s music archives for a reminder of songs by the likes of The Las, The Mock Turtles, Joan...

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  • 1988
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    Higher Ground

    Higher Ground

    5 1988 HD

    Set against the awesome backdrop of the Alaskan wilderness, a disillusioned FBI agent decides to retire and join his buddy running an air frieght...

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  • 1991
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    Montana Christmas Skies

    Montana Christmas Skies

    1 1991 HD

    This 47-minute, 1991 CBS television special finds John Denver joined by friends Clint Black, Katy Mattea, and Patty Loveless on Montana's Fort...

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  • 1977
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    Sinatra and Friends

    Sinatra and Friends

    1 1977 HD

    Sinatra and Friends was a television special that aired on April 21, 1977. Featuring contemporary artists such as John Denver and Natalie Cole, as...

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  • 1986
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    Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special

    Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special

    9 1986 HD

    An all-star cast celebrates George Burn's 90th birthday and showcases highlights in Burns' career.

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  • 2011
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    John Denver - The Best Of

    John Denver - The Best Of

    10 2011 HD

    Compilation of John Denver's most notable song performances.

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  • 1986
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    The Leftovers

    The Leftovers

    6 1986 HD

    A close-knit group of orphans and their father-figure, Max, try to keep their home from being shut down. Helping them out are a single mom and the...

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  • 1987
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    Julie Andrews: The Sound of Christmas

    Julie Andrews: The Sound of Christmas

    6 1987 HD

    Julie Andrews joins John Denver, Placido Domingo, and The King's Singers for a Christmas journey through time in the city of Salzburg, Austria....

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  • 1975
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    Doris Day Today

    Doris Day Today

    6 1975 HD

    America's sweetheart Doris Day offers songs and sketches with some of her famous friends in this smash hit television special from 1975. John Denver...

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  • 1975
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    Rocky Mountain Christmas

    Rocky Mountain Christmas

    9 1975 HD

    Watched by over 65 million on its premiere, John Denver hosts a musical Holiday special with guests to coincide with his first holiday album release....

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  • 2013
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    John Denver: Country Boy

    John Denver: Country Boy

    8.2 2013 HD

    This BBC documentary chronicles the life of folk/soft-rock singer John Denver through his rise with The Chad Mitchell Trio and Peter, Paul and Mary,...

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  • 1988
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    John Denver's Christmas in Aspen

    John Denver's Christmas in Aspen

    9 1988 HD

    John Denver's Christmas in Aspen starring among others The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

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  • 1970
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    The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1973

    The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1973

    1 1970 HD

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  • 2001
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    The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2

    The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2

    1 2001 HD

    This Bob Hope Special called “Highlights of a Quarter Century” begins his 26th year with NBC in 1975 (he began with NBC radio in 1937)...

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  • 2001
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    The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1

    The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1

    1 2001 HD

    This Bob Hope Special called “Highlights of a Quarter Century” begins his 26th year with NBC in 1975 (he began with NBC radio in 1937)...

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  • 1986
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    John Denver: Country Roads Live in England

    John Denver: Country Roads Live in England

    9 1986 HD

    Fans continue to treasure the songs and performances of John Denver, one of the most popular recording artists of the 20th century. Before his death...

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  • 1986
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    Chile: Hasta Cuando?

    Chile: Hasta Cuando?

    5.7 1986 HD

    A portrait of a brutal Pinochet military dictatorship made during a three month visit to Chile in 1985 by David Bradbury. The footage reveals a...

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  • 1981
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    John Denver with His Special Guest George Burns: Two of a Kind

    John Denver with His Special Guest George Burns: Two of a Kind

    7 1981 HD

    A variety special starring John Denver and special guest George Burns.

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  • 1985
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    Jacques Cousteau: The First 75 Years

    Jacques Cousteau: The First 75 Years

    1 1985 HD

    Documentary about the life of explorer Jacques Cousteau.

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  • 1979
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    The 3rd Barry Manilow Special

    The 3rd Barry Manilow Special

    7 1979 HD

    Manilow's third special include hits, skits, and a special appearance by John Denver.

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  • 1983
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    Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets

    Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets

    6.8 1983 HD

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  • 1983
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    Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets

    Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets

    6.8 1983 HD

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  • 1980
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    Solid Gold

    Solid Gold

    6 1980 HD

    Solid Gold was an American syndicated music television series that debuted on September 13, 1980. Like many other shows of its genre, such as...

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  • 1976
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    The Muppet Show

    The Muppet Show

    8.037 1976 HD

    Go behind the curtains as Kermit the Frog and his muppet friends struggle to put on a weekly variety show.

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  • 1951
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    Hallmark Hall of Fame

    Hallmark Hall of Fame

    8.667 1951 HD

    Hallmark Hall of Fame is an anthology program on American television, sponsored by Hallmark Cards, a Kansas City based greeting card company. The...

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  • 1970
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    McCloud

    McCloud

    7.1 1970 HD

    Deputy Marshal Sam McCloud of the small western town of Taos, New Mexico is assigned to the metropolitan New York City Police Department (NYPD) as a...

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  • 1983
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    Harty

    Harty

    6 1983 HD

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  • 1959
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    The Grammy Awards

    The Grammy Awards

    7.7 1959 HD

    An awards show honoring the achievements of the members of the professional music recording industry. The members of the Recording Academy vote on...

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  • 1949
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    The Emmy Awards

    The Emmy Awards

    7.5 1949 HD

    An annual awards ceremony honoring the best in U.S. prime time television programming as chosen by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

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  • 1975
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    Van Dyke and Company

    Van Dyke and Company

    5 1975 HD

    Short-lived variety show starring Dick Van Dyke and assorted guests. The show was best known for Dick's pantomime acting and a recurring skit...

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  • 2021
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    This Is Pop

    This Is Pop

    5.733 2021 HD

    Unknown histories take center stage as the hitmakers themselves - from ABBA to T-Pain - explore dimensions of pop music you never knew existed.

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  • 1972
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    The Midnight Special

    The Midnight Special

    7.6 1972 HD

    The Midnight Special is an American late-night musical variety series that aired on NBC during the 1970s and early 1980s, created and produced by...

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  • 1962
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    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    7.4 1962 HD

    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally...

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  • 1962
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    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    7.4 1962 HD

    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally...

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  • 1968
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    Starparade

    Starparade

    1 1968 HD

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  • 1972
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    Le Grand Échiquier

    Le Grand Échiquier

    8 1972 HD

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  • 1982
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    Champs-Elysées

    Champs-Elysées

    6.2 1982 HD

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  • 2006
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    Legends

    Legends

    5 2006 HD

    The story of the big names that have shaped the musical genres, plus an occasional stopgap for the new rock 'n' roll - comedy.

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  • 1984
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    Die verflixte 7

    Die verflixte 7

    1 1984 HD

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  • 2020
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    Challenger: The Final Flight

    Challenger: The Final Flight

    7.093 2020 HD

    Engineers, officials and the crew members' families provide their perspective on the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster and its aftermath.

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