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Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators

7.1/ 102023Episode runtime

Documentary

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.

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