Margaret Brown
Acting
Biography
Margaret Brown (18 July 1867 – 26 October 1932) was an American socialite, philanthropist, and activist, best known for surviving the sinking of the ocean liner RMS Titanic on its maiden voyage. Often called “The Unsinkable Molly Brown,” she helped organize and lead fellow passengers to safety in the lifeboats and later advocated for Titanic survivors. Brown was also active in social reform, women’s rights, and charitable causes throughout her life.
Known For
A television special hosted by Telly Savalas that features artefacts recovered from the 1987 salvage mission. Filled with expert testimonies and conspiracy theories, the centerpiece of the special was the opening of a safe recovered from the wreck. Also features interviews with a survivor, clips from the 1958 film A Night to Remember, and a wide array of glitz and spectacle.
Return to the Titanic... Live!
Decades after the RMS Titanic sank into the Atlantic, the dream of investigating the wreckage was finally realized by undersea geologist Dr. Robert D. Ballard. In 1986, only a single camera crew was allowed to accompany his historic expedition. Using high-tech cameras mounted on submersibles, this remarkable program takes viewers into the frigid depths nearly two and a half miles below the ocean’s surface, revealing spectacular color images of the ship’s once-luxurious interior.