Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators

This series offers a behind-the-scenes look at the spectacle and machinations behind a bygone era of televised competition.

Created by

Jared Hess, Tony Vainuku

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Raye Hollitt, Danny Lee Clark, Michael M. Horton

Overview

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.

How it feels

Cynical and satirical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Media, sport, celebrity, power

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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