Using interviews, video footage and re-creations, the series showcased people and animals who overcame enormous odds to survive in life-threatening situations or rescued others at great risk to their own lives.
[1][2] The series premiered in April 1992 and broadcast four episodes [3] (the first two back-to-back), but was not picked up as a permanent part of the NBC schedule.
The series was produced at a time when American television networks were increasing their reality programming, but is noted for the universal negative reviews that it received.
Jonathan Storm of The Inquirer said "Hosting this sorry "reality" show, Lindsay Wagner and Everett McGill struggle against all odds to maintain their self-respect.
"[6] Rick Kogan of the Chicago Tribune noted that "If this is NBC's idea of a viable competitor to CBS' 60 Minutes, it's final proof that the network's executives have gone completely off their rockers.