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The History of Sex

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  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: August 16, 1999
  • Seasons: 1
  • Episodes: 5
  • Networks: History
  • Genres: Documentary
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The History of Sex(1999)

TMDB Rating: 9.3 (3 votes)

Overview

The History of Sex is a 1999 five part documentary series by Jim Milio, Kelly McPherson, and Melissa Jo Peltier; and narrated by Peter Coyote. It was first aired on The History Channel. It features interviews of Hugh Hefner, Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Helen Gurley Brown, and more.

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Season 1

5 episodes • 1999

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1The 20th CenturyAug 16, 19990.0
2From Don Juan to Queen VictoriaAug 17, 19990.0
3The Middle AgesAug 18, 19990.0
4The Eastern WorldAug 19, 19990.0
5Ancient CivilizationAug 20, 19990.0

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