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When Something Ruled the World (2003–2005)
TV Series | 45 min | Biography, Comedy, History

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When Something Ruled the World (2003–2005)

TV Series | 45 min | Biography, Comedy, History

When __ Ruled the World is an American documentary television series that originally aired on VH1 starting in 2003, with 12 one-hour episodes exploring the rise and cultural dominance of various pop culture phenomena through interviews, ...See moreWhen __ Ruled the World is an American documentary television series that originally aired on VH1 starting in 2003, with 12 one-hour episodes exploring the rise and cultural dominance of various pop culture phenomena through interviews, archival footage, and expert commentary. The series was developed as part of VH1's programming focused on music and pop culture history, with executive producer Brad Abramson overseeing its production in 2005 alongside other documentaries like VH1 Rock Docs. Each installment delves into a specific era or genre, presenting an "oral and visual history" of how it shaped mass culture, often highlighting the collective experiences of fans and creators during peak popularity. The format emphasized VH1's commitment to nostalgic retrospectives, blending storytelling with visuals to capture the zeitgeist of moments when particular trends "ruled the world." Notable episodes include examinations of heavy metal's influence in the 1980s, the disco movement of the 1970s, and the impact of Star Wars on entertainment in the late 1970s. See less

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26 cast members

Name	Episodes	Known for
Jack Wagner Actor Actor See fewer	1	The Bold and the Beautiful (1987)
Kelly Rutherford Actress Actress See fewer	1	The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993)
Tawny Kitaen Self Self See fewer	1	Bachelor Party (1984)
David Cassidy Actor Actor See fewer	1	The Partridge Family (1970)
Sebastian Bach Self Self See fewer	1	Rock of Ages (2012)
Gene Simmons Self Self See fewer	1	Extract (2009)
Debbie Harry Self Self See fewer	1	Videodrome (1983)
Josie Bissett Actress Actress See fewer	1	Melrose Place (1992)
Karen Lynn Gorney Self Self See fewer	1	Dying for Sex (2025)
Vanessa Williams Actress Actress See fewer	1	Candyman (1992)
Danny Bonaduce Actor Actor See fewer	1	The Partridge Family (1970)
James Hetfield Self Self See fewer	1	Metallica Through the Never (2013)
Penelope Spheeris Self Self See fewer	1	Suburbia (1983)
Jerry Springer Self Self See fewer	1	Domino (2005)
Paul Stanley Self Self See fewer	1	Moulin Rouge! (2001)
Lars Ulrich Self Self See fewer	1	Get Him to the Greek (2010)
Dee Snider Self Self See fewer	1	Twisted Sister: We're Not Gonna Take It (1984)
Bret Michaels Self Self See fewer	1	A Letter from Death Row (1998)
Vince Neil Self Self See fewer	1	The Dirt (2019)
Ace Frehley Self Self See fewer	1	Detroit Rock City (1999)
Peter Criss Self Self See fewer	1	Detroit Rock City (1999)
Gloria Gaynor Self Self See fewer	1	The Martian (2015)
Nile Rodgers Self Self See fewer	1	Coming to America (1988)
Maurice White Self Self See fewer	1	The Adventures of Pluto Nash (2002)
Neil Zlozower Self Self See fewer	1	Rock Star (2001)
Aaron Spelling Self Self See fewer		Charlie's Angels (2000)