Lost at the Smithsonian with Aasif Mandvi
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
The Original Muppets
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Henson created hundreds of Muppets. Many of them are well known, but there are a whole bunch of Muppets from the early days that most people haven...
Bee Gees' Silver Suits
21 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Bee Gees -- Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb, were among the most successful vocal groups in rock and roll history, helping define the disco era with...
Pelé's #10 Jersey
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Professional soccer player, Pelé -- did more for the sport's global appeal than anyone in history. He did so much that the International Olympic Comm...
Archie Bunker's Chair
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
All in the Family was a groundbreaking sitcom. Its pilot episode came with a trigger warning, and every episode thereafter came with a hefty dose of r...
Carrie Bradshaw's Laptop
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie Bradshaw was the voice of HBO's groundbreaking comedy Sex and the City. Launching in 1998, each episode was built around Bradshaw writing her w...
Muhammad Ali's Robe
24 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Muhammad Ali was a legendary boxer and much, much more. Finding the robe Ali wore during training gives Aasif a chance to get into the history of one ...
Phyllis Diller's Gag File
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Phyllis Diller was a 38-year old, practically homeless mother of five when she started her standup career. She was a trailblazer, using her jokes to o...
Dorothy's Ruby Slippers
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Ruby Slippers Judy Garland wore in The Wizard of Oz are one of the most popular items at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. So...
Jose Felciano’s Guitar
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jose Feliciano was the first artist to perform a personalized rendition of the National Anthem at the World Series, and it nearly destroyed his career...
Fonzie's Jacket
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Fonz was the breakout character on the sitcom Happy Days, and his leather jacket became a symbol of coolness itself. But why? And how did Henry Wi...
Coming Soon: Lost at the Smithsonian
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Prepare yourself to get Lost at the Smithsonian, with Aasif Mandvi, as he explores the little-known stories behind iconic pop culture artifacts at the...