The History Channel presents the third episode of History’s Greatest Escapes with Morgan Freeman, titled “San Quentin Breakout.” The episode airs on Monday, 5 August 2024, at 9:00 p.m. and recounts the remarkable story of Forrest Tucker’s daring prison escape.
Despite his advanced age, Forrest Tucker, a lifelong escape artist, found himself incarcerated in San Quentin prison. Undeterred by the formidable security measures, Tucker engineered a bold and innovative plan to break free, defying the odds.
Through interviews, reconstructions, and cutting-edge software technology, we learn more about Tucker’s world, experiencing the tension and suspense of his journey toward freedom.
History’s Greatest Escapes with Morgan Freeman: San Quentin Breakout airs Monday, 5 August 2024, at 9:00 p.m. on History.
