The series premieres with the murder of promising young actress Rebecca Schaeffer by a demented fan.
A profile of blustery comedian Sam Kinison (who died in 1992) charts his progress from his days as an itinerate preacher through his success as an aggressive, often controversial comic. Archival footage of Kinison is juxtaposed with dramatizations of his life. Included: comments from Rodney Dangerfield, Jim Carrey, Robin Williams, Joan Rivers, Brett Butler and Alan Thicke; interviews with Kinison's family and friends; a look at his bouts with drugs and alcohol.
Reenacting the emotional case in which Yolanda Saldivar was charged with the March 31, 1995, shooting of theTejano singer Selena. At issue: whether it was an accident ("it went off") or murder ("I shot at her"). Saldivar was quoted both ways.
A profile of River Phoenix (1970-93), who won acclaim for his roles in such films as "Stand by Me" (1986) and "My Own Private Idaho" (1991), and who died from a drug overdose. Interviews include Roger Ebert and Christine Lahti (who costarred with Phoenix in 1988's "Running on Empty").
The 1982 death of actress Dominique Dunne is recalled using interviews, reenactments and rare footage of her work. Dunne, the daughter of author Dominick Dunne, was strangled by a former boyfriend, who was later convicted of manslaughter. Among those interviewed: JoBeth Williams and Charlene Tilton.
A profile of singer Karen Carpenter recalls her early years; the Carpenters' success in the 1970s; Karen's struggle with anorexia; her untimely death in 1983. Interviews include brother Richard, Dorothy Hamill, Casey Kasem, Burt Bacharach.
The life, career and popularity of '50s model Bettie Page (interviewed in silhouette). Also: talks with Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, actress Debi Mazar, fashion designer Todd Oldham; and rare photos of Page.
The 1983 murder of would-be film producer Roy Radin is recalled. Radin was to have co-produced Francis Ford Coppola's "The Cotton Club" (1984) but was shot to death outside of L.A. Included: interviews with friends and associates.
A profile of actor Michael Landon (1937-91) recalls his troubled childhood, athletic prowess and success on "Bonanza." Interviews include Melissa Gilbert, Ned Beatty and Ed Asner. Also: archival footage and reenactments.
A profile of Jan-Michael Vincent (best known for his work in the series "Airwolf") examines his career; his struggle with alcohol abuse; and his recovery from a 1996 car accident in which his neck was broken.
A profile of Brandon Lee (1965-93), who was mortally wounded when a handgun accidentally discharged on the set of his film, "The Crow." Included: his relationship with his father, martial-arts legend Bruce Lee; comments from family and friends.
A profile of comedian-actress Gilda Radner, who was known for her early work on "Saturday Night Live," and who died of cancer in 1989. Included: rare home movies; interviews with friends and family; and a look at a chain of cancer-support centers.
The life of Ray Combs, who committed suicide in 1996. Included: his stint as host of "Family Feud" (1988-94); his appearance on "The Tonight Show." Also: his family life, debts and emotional problems.
A profile of actress Natalie Wood (1938-81) covers her distinguished career, turbulent private life and untimely death. Included: interviews with friends and colleagues.
Actor Corey Feldman ("Stand by Me") discusses his tumultuous life, his Hollywood friendships and his battle with drug addiction. Included: interviews with family members and friends.
1994 Olympic gold-medal figure skater Oksana Baiul is profiled. Included: her turbulent childhood; the death of her mother; her friendship with fellow Olympic gold medalist Viktor Petrenko. Interviewed: Brian Boitano, Scott Hamilton and Dorothy Hamill.
The story of the San Francisco based rock band The Grateful Dead.
The career of legendary soul singer Marvin Gaye from his early life to his tragic death where he was shot to death during an argument with his own father.
The story of Elvis Presley's Hollywood career is recounted in this episode.
A profile of John Denver recalls his early years and his superstar status in the 1970s. Also: Denver's turbulent personal life; his untimely death in a plane crash in 1997. Interviewed: his first wife, Annie; actor Dennis Weaver; record producer Milt Okun.
A report on the rise and fall of Studio 54, the Manhattan disco that "reigned supreme" in the late 1970s. Included: interviews with celebrities such as Gloria Gaynor and Rick James; former club regulars and employees. Also: archival footage.
A biography of actor John Belushi (1949-82) includes a look at his childhood; his work on "Saturday Night Live"; and his untimely death. Interviewed: his brother, actor Jim Belushi; Bill Murray; Laraine Newman.
"O.J., Nicole and Ron: Countdown to Murder" recaps events surrounding the notorious 1994 killings of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. Included: interviews with Simpson himself, Kim Goldman, Denise Brown and F. Lee Bailey. Also: a montage of family photos.
A look at the rise of Pee-wee Herman (a.k.a. Paul Reubens) and his fall from grace after his infamous 1991 arrest. Interviewed: Valeria Golina; journalist Peter Wilkenson; reporter Karen Dillon.
A profile of country star Johnny Cash examines his successful career and turbulent personal life. Among those interviewed: his wife, June Carter Cash; Willie Nelson; Naomi Judd; Barbara Mandrell; Buck Owens; and Tom T. Hall.
A biography of "Hollywood madam" Heidi Fleiss, who was imprisoned for tax evasion in 1995. Interviewed: family members and friends. Also commenting: Los Angeles Times reporter Shawn Hubler, who broke the story of Fleiss's operation in 1992.
A look at the tumultuous life of Mackenzie Phillips includes an interview with the actress, who discusses her days as a teen star, years of addiction and return to acting. Also commenting are her family, including her father, John Phillips; Bonnie Franklin.
A biography of Liberace examines his career and family. Also: his struggle to conceal his sexuality and the AIDS-related illness that claimed his life in 1987. Interviewed: Phyllis Diller; Engelbert Humperdinck.
A look at the life and former X-rated career of actress Traci Lords. Among those interviewed are porn stars Ron Jeremy and Nina Hartley. Also: clips of past interviews with Lords.
A profile of Tommy Lee examines his success with the heavy-metal band Motley Crue; his failed romances; and his legal troubles. Interviewed: his sister, Athena; singer Vince Neil; Ozzy Osbourne.
A biography of Princes Diana (1961-97) looks at her marriage to Prince Charles, their divorce and her untimely death in a Paris car accident. Interviewed: entrepreneur Richard Branson; her speechwriter, Peter Settelen; BBC correspondent Jennie Bond.
A look at the lives, careers and untimely deaths of actor Phil Hartman and his wife Brynn, who shot Hartman and then herself in 1998. Included: comments from friends and colleagues of the couple.
Former child stars Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges and Dana Plato discuss their tumultuous lives since the end of their '80s sitcom "Diff'rent Strokes." Also commenting are former series costars Conrad Bain and Charlotte Rae; Wayne Newton; Johnnie Cochran.
A profile of actor Steve McQueen (1930-80) examines his childhood, his successful film career, his tumultuous personal life and his year-long battle with cancer. Interviewed: his first wife, Neile McQueen Toffel; his son, Chad; James Coburn; Richard Crenna.
A profile of '50s actress Jeanne Carmen looks at her life, career and romances with some of Hollywood's leading men. Also: she talks about her close friendship with Marilyn Monroe, whose death caused her to retire from public life.
"John Lennon: The Final Days" recaps the events leading to the singer's 1980 murder by an ex-fan, Mark David Chapman. Included: clips of Lennon's home movies; audio interviews with Chapman.
A profile of comedian Freddie Prinze looks at his rise to fame, his turbulent personal life and his suicide at age 22. Interviewed: his widow, Kathy; David Brenner; Paul Rodriguez.
A profile of actor-comedian Andy Kaufman (1949-84) includes a look at his childhood, his work on TV's "Taxi" and "Saturday Night Live," and his love of publicity stunts. Among those interviewed: Judd Hirsch, Marilu Henner, Richard Belzer, David Brenner.
A profile of model and former L.A. Raiders cheerleader Linda Sobek recalls her murder in 1995. Included: a look at her killer, Charles Rathbun; and interviews with Sobek's family and friends.
A look at the life of Jessica Hahn chronicles her rise from church secretary to celebrity, focusing on the scandal caused by her affair with former PTL Club leader Jim Bakker. Among those commenting: Hugh Heffner; Hahn's step-father, Edward Moylan; her half-brother, Danny Moylan.
A profile of AIDS activist Elizabeth Glaser includes a look at her youth, her family and the pediatric AIDS foundation she established. Interviewed: First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton; Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah); former Ohio senator Howard Metzenbaum.
A biography of actress Elizabeth Taylor examines her distinguished career, her numerous marriages and her work in support of AIDS research. Interviewed: Mickey Rooney; Tom Skerritt; journalist James Bacon; columnist Liz Smith.
Model Rebecca Ferratti's story of her time in the modern-day harem of the Sultan of Brunei. Included: interviews with other women who were considered royal concubines.
A profile of figure skater Rudy Galindo examines his childhood, his career and his win at the 1996 national championships. Also: the impact of the deaths of his father, brother and two of his coaches.
A profile of Evel Kneivel includes an interview with the motorcycle daredevil and footage of some of his stunts. Also interviewed: members of Kneivel's family.
A look at the hit sitcom "Three's Company" examines its success, scandals and backstage battles. Among those interviewed: John Ritter, Suzanne Somers and Joyce DeWitt.
A profile of choreographer and director Bob Fosse (1927-87), the only person to win the Oscar ("Cabaret"), the Emmy ("Liza with a `Z' ") and the Tony ("Pippin") awards in one year (1972). Interviewees include Ben Vereen, Buddy Hackett, Chita Rivera and Roy Scheider.
A profile of comic actor Chris Farley (1964-97) looks at his childhood, successful TV and film careers and his death by drug overdose. Interviewed: Brian Dennehy, Christopher Guest, journalist Alan Salkin.
Examining Tonya Harding's rise as a professional figure skater and her subsequent fall following the attack on rival Nancy Kerrigan in 1994. Included: her childhood; her marriages; press coverage surrounding the 1994 Olympics.
A biography of Dean Martin looks at his performing partnership with Jerry Lewis. Also examined are his days as a member of the "Rat Pack." Lewis is among those interviewed.
A profile of author Pamela Des Barres focuses on her days as a rock-and-roll groupie and the best-selling 1987 memoirs of her exploits. Interviewed: David Crosby; her ex-husband, musician Michael Des Barres; author Camille Paglia.
A chronicle of the life and career of Lawrence Tero, better known as Mr. T, examines his rise from bodyguard to movie star and his battle with cancer. Included: his screen test for "Rocky III"; his role in TV's "The A-Team"; his signature mohawk haircut and gold chains.
A look at the relationship between the four members of the Beatles and the women they were engaged or married to, including Cynthia Powell Lennon, Jane Asher, Pattie Boyd, Yoko Ono, Linda McCartney, Maureen Cox Starkey, Barbara Bach and Olivia Arias Harrison. Included: archival footage and interviews. Narrated by Dave Walsh.
A biography of fashion designer Roy "Halston" Frowick (1932-90), who overcame an impoverished upbringing to become "a giant of American fashion" in the 1970s. Included: his work as a milliner in New York City; how the launch of his perfume changed the industry; financial setbacks in the 1980s.
A profile of Harris Glenn Milstead (1945-88), better known as Divine---"America's most outrageous drag queen." Examined: his youth in Maryland, friendship with director John Waters (who cast him in several films), days as a disco diva and tragic death. Included are clips from "Multiple Maniacs" and "Polyester."
A profile of British actor-composer Dudley Moore. Included: his early career writing and performing in satirical revues in England; his film successes in the early '80s; his work as an accomplished pianist; and his failed marriages. Among those commenting: Brian Dennehy, Susan Anton and Raquel Welch.
A profile of actress Kristy McNichol, who won an Emmy at age 15 for her work on "Family," examines the impact of a manic-depressive illness on her life. Included: her start in commercials; her film "Little Darlings"; her sitcom "Empty Nest." Interviews include Aaron Spelling; and McNichol's brother, James.
A look at the lives of Hollywood's Brat Pack from the 1980s, including Demi Moore, Molly Ringwald, Judd Nelson, Rob Lowe, Ally Sheedy, Emilio Estevez, Andrew McCarthy and Anthony Michael Hall. Interviewed: director John Hughes, casting director Marci Liroff, and actress Kim Cattrall.
The tragic life of child star Lauren Chapin, who played Kitten on the TV series "Father Knows Best." Chapin talks about her abusive parents, struggle with drug abuse, suicide attempt and years as a prostitute. Included: comments from brother Michael, and child actors Billy Gray and Johnny Whitaker.
Tracing the life and career of actor-director Dennis Hopper, who talks about how the excesses of Hollywood in the '60s and '70s almost killed him. Included: his screen debut in "Rebel Without a Cause"; his infamous falling out with director Henry Hathaway; the troubles he faced while filming "Easy Rider." Also: comments from director Henry Jaglom; actress Karen Black.
A look at the life of Anissa Jones (1958-76), the child star who played Buffy on the TV series "Family Affair" from 1966-71 and died of a drug overdose at age 18. Included: comments from Johnnie Whitaker.
A look at the life of actor James Stacy, who starred in the TV western "Lancer." Included: a 1973 motorcycle accident in which Stacy lost his left arm and leg; his marriages to Connie Stevens and Kim Darby.
The glitz and grime of Tinseltown is revealed in a history of the fabled Sunset Strip: a "1.7-mile stretch of road connecting Hollywood to Beverly Hills." Included: rare clips, stills and reminiscences that record nightclub rivalries, gangland warfare and changing times.
The story of the long-running syndicated series about boobs and babes on the beach.
The life and career of stuntwoman Heidi von Beltz is the subject of this series installment.
“The Brady Bunch” phenomenon is explored through clips, stills, home movies and reflections from Sherwood Schwartz, who created the TV series (1969-74). Also: comments by original cast members Florence Henderson, Barry Williams, Susan Olsen and Ann B. Davis; and critic Matt Roush.
Profiling Dennis Rodman, from his humble beginnings and troubled childhood to his emergence as a tempestuous NBA superstar who made headlines on and off the court. Included: Rodman's volatile relationships with women, including Madonna; and reflections on his basketball career from teammates Rick Mahorn and Bill Laimbeer.
This bio of Farrah Fawcett features interviews with friends and journalists, who recount Fawcett's career struggles and her troubled relationships with men, including ex-husband Lee Majors; longtime companion Ryan O'Neal; and film director James Orr.
Profiling filmmaker Julia Phillips, who won an Oscar for co-producing “The Sting” (1973) and later wrote a controversial Tinseltown expose.
Profiling comedian Andrew Dice Clay, who reflects on his controversial career, rise to fame, reputation and his nickname's origin.
Exploring the “double life” of Rock Hudson, a dynamic screen presence and romantic idol who died of AIDS in 1985. The program features reflections from longtime friends and co-workers, including actresses Mamie Van Doren, Carroll Baker and Elaine Stritch; and actors Hugh O'Brian, John Saxon and Jack Larson, who appeared with Hudson in his screen debut, 1948's “Fighter Squadron.”
Recalling the brutal 1969 slaying of actress Sharon Tate, filmmaker Roman Polanski's pregnant wife, who was murdered by members of the Manson family. Tate's movies include “Valley of the Dolls” (1967) and “The Wrecking Crew” (1969).
A portrait of the cheeky Monkees (Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Mike Nesmith and Peter Tork), who rose meteorically to pop-music and TV-series fame during the late-1960s. The program features intriguing anecdotes as well as clips, stills and interviews, including reflections from Dolenz, Jones and Tork.
A portrait of Alfred Hitchcock (1899-1980) interweaves interviews with his daughter, biographers and co-workers; and notes on the making of such films as “Rebecca” (1940), “Spellbound” (1945), “Rear Window” (1954), “Rope” (1948), “Psycho” (1960) and “Marnie” (1964).
“De plane! De plane!” De life of the diminutive “Fantasy Island” co-star Herve Villechaize (1943-93) focuses on his acting career, painting hobby and little-known philanthropy. Included: reflections from his brother, his bodyguard, producer Leonard Goldberg and Villechaize's last girlfriend.
The life of TV star Bill Bixby (1934-93), who headlined such hits as “The Courtship of Eddie's Father” and “The Incredible Hulk”; and suffered mounting misfortune, including the sudden death of his young son and his own battle with cancer.
A program on the sitcom “Bewitched” (1964-72) charts its genesis and evolution, and profiles its star, Elizabeth Montgomery. Included: reflections from producer William Asher, who was married to Montgomery; their son Bill; and featured players Bernard Fox, Alice Ghostley and Sandra Gould.
This portrait of actress Brett Butler focuses on the stardom she achieved in the “Grace Under Fire” sitcom (1993-98) and the subsequent controversy her erratic behavior generated. Featured: interviews with Butler's co-workers, including “Grace” writers and producers.
The Sean Penn-Madonna relationship is recalled in footage chronicling their tempestuous three-year marriage, which made international headlines in the mid-1980s. Featured: reflections from Hollywood reporter Jeanne Wolf and director Rick Rosenthal, who worked with Penn in 1983's “Bad Boys.”
The Mick Jagger-Jerry Hall relationship is explored, focusing on the ups and downs in their turbulent affair, which spanned some 21 years.
Behind the scenes of “The Partridge Family,” the sitcom that ran on ABC from 1970 to '74, and regained popularity in syndication. Featured: reflections from series costars, including Shirley Jones, David Cassidy and Danny Bonaduce. Dave Madden narrates.
Recalling the last days of Elvis Presley, the “King of Rock and Roll,” who died in 1977. Included: memories and speculations from friends.
The life and death of actress Karyn Kupcinet, the daughter of columnist Irv Kupcinet. Karyn's Tinseltown dreams ended in tragedy: she was found slain in her apartment in 1963. Police have yet to find her killer. The program includes an interview with her father and reflections from writer James Ellroy.
A bio of adult-film star Savannah, who lived life in the fast lane and died in 1994 of a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the age of 23. Included: interviews with her mother; musician and former boyfriend Billy Sheehan; author Ian Gittler; and industry colleagues.
The storied life of Sonny Bono, the former pop singer who became a U.S. Congressman and died in a skiing accident in 1998. Featured: reflections from his widow, and interviews with friends and colleagues, including Teri Garr and Tim Conway.
The life of actress Bo Derek (“10”), whose husband John was almost 30 years older than her. Featured: an interview with Bo as well as reflections from her family, “10” director Blake Edwards, Hugh Hefner and “Tarzan, the Ape Man” co-star Miles O'Keefe.
Profiling “The Exorcist” star Linda Blair, who was Oscar-nominated at age 14 for the role she played in 1973. Featured: reflections from Blair on the making of the film, and interviews with her former boyfriend Rick Springfield and with “Exorcist” author William Peter Blatty.
A Tinseltown murder mystery: the 1998 slaying of a 1991 beauty-pageant winner named Jill Ann Weatherwax, whose sister is interviewed.
Recalling the stormy, early '90s relationship between Long Island teenager Amy Fisher and an older, married man named Joey Buttafuoco that led to violence. Included: a report on sensational media coverage and reflections from Buttafuoco and his wife.
Chronicling the last days of actress Dana Plato (1964-99), the popular “Diff'rent Strokes” star who, as this profile reveals, wound up on a tragic path to self-destruction. Included: one of Plato's final interviews and reflections from her teenage son.
Recalling “The Facts of Life” TV series, the popular sitcom spun off from “Diff'rent Strokes” that ran on NBC from 1979 to 1988. Featured: insight on story lines and interviews with former cast members, including Charlotte Rae, Lisa Whelchel and Geri Jewell.
The life and death of Michael Hutchence, the INXS star who combined the swagger of Mick Jagger with the charisma of Van Morrison. The program charts Hutchence's meteoric rise and tracks his tangled romantic life. Also: rare footage of one of his last interviews.
Reflections on the TV series “Gilligan's Island” (which originally ran on CBS from 1964 to '67) are enhanced by anecdotes from cast members Dawn Wells and Russell Johnson, former network brass and “Gilligan” creator Sherwood Schwartz. Dick Van Patten narrates.
The life of pro wrestler Hulk Hogan, born Terry Bollea in Augusta, Ga., in 1953. The Hulkster reflects on his meteoric rise, during which his ring career led to a merchandising bonanza and diverse roles in such films as “Mr. Nanny.”
Recalling TV's “CHiPs” (1977-83), a Nielsen hit that dramatized the diverse adventures of motorcyclists in the California Highway Patrol on L.A. freeways. Included: reflections from co-stars Larry Wilcox, Robert Pine and Lou Wagner; and producer Paul Rabwin.
The life of tough-guy actor Mickey Rourke, who was born in 1955; made his feature-film debut in 1980's “Fade to Black”; and won fame for appearances in such movies as “9 1/2 Weeks,” “Diner,” “Year of the Dragon,” “Barfly,” “Body Heat” and “John Grisham's 'The Rainmaker'.”
Spotlighting Adam West, who played the title role in the campy TV series “Batman” from 1966 to '68. Featured: reflections from West; his co-stars, including Burt Ward (Robin), Frank Gorshin (the Riddler) and Lee Meriwether (Catwoman); producers Charles Fitzsimmons and Bill D'Angelo.
A bio of best-selling novelist Harold Robbins, whose books include “The Carpetbaggers,” “The Dream Merchants” and “The Betsy.”
The life and times of director Russ Meyer, a controversial filmmaker whose movies include “Beyond the Valley of the Dolls” and “Vixen.”
The life and death of actor Rodney Harvey, a handsome, street-smart guy from Philadelphia who starred on TV's “The Outsiders,” but wound up battling the law and drug addiction. Included: a talk with Harvey's brother Eddy, who reflects upon his sibling's struggles.
The life of Penthouse founder Bob Guccione, whose racy magazine in 1984 was the first nationally circulated publication to show full frontal nudity. Guccione is interviewed, and reflects upon his early years as a painter and surveys his extensive art collection.
The life and times of The Village People, an exuberant musical group of six men that leapt to fame in the late 1970s. Featured: reflections from disco diva Gloria Gaynor and from some of the People, including the guys dressed up as the cowboy and the construction worker.
A bio of Jay North (TV's “Dennis the Menace”), who recalls his troubled life on and off the set, and later battles with depression. Also: an interview with “Dennis” creator Hank Ketcham; and reflections from North's co-stars Gloria Henry and Jeannie Russell.
The life and death of Playboy model Dorothy Stratten, who was killed in 1980 by her estranged husband. Included: reflections from Hugh Hefner; director Peter Bogdanovich; actors Eric Roberts, John Ritter and Max Baer; and Stratten's sister Louise.
A portrait of actress Jennifer O'Neill, a former fashion model who won film fame in 1971's “Summer of '42” and, 10 years later, made headlines in a sensational civil trial. In 1984, she co-starred in the TV series “Cover Up” opposite Jon-Erik Hexum.
Submitted for your approval: a bio of Rod Serling (1924-75), the creator of “The Twilight Zone.” The program explores his “combative” and “driven” personality and his work on such other TV classics as “Patterns” and “Requiem for a Heavyweight.”
A bio of figure skater Scott Hamilton, a 1984 Olympic gold medalist and cancer survivor. Hamilton reflects on his career, his childhood and his former partying lifestyle. Also: chats with skaters Kurt Browning, Tara Lipinski and Kristi Yamaguchi; and Hamilton's family.
The popularity of “The Andy Griffith Show” (1960-68) is recalled by actors who played Mayberry residents. Included: chats with Jim Nabors (Gomer), George Lindsey (Goober) and Elinor Donahue (Ellie). Also: archival reflections from Andy Griffith and Don Knotts.
Recalling TV's ““The Mod Squad,” the 1968-73 crime-drama series that starred Michael Cole, Peggy Lipton and Clarence Williams III. The actors reflect on the program, citing how it changed their lives. Also: its influence on fashion, hairstyles and language.
Profiling Cheech and Chong, the comedy team who forged new ground in the 1970s, made several hit albums and went their separate ways after a 17-year career. The duo reflect on their success, their chemistry and their decidedly different personalities.
This portrait of La Toya Jackson chronicles her transformation from a shy youth to a dynamic performer. Included: reflections from her former husband and manager, Jack Gordon; and archival interviews with La Toya herself and with her mother, Katherine.
A profile of Burt Reynolds that sheds light on his stormy and sensitive sides. Included: reflections from Reynolds' show-biz buddies Wayne Newton, Charles Nelson Reilly and James Hampton; columnist Marilyn Beck; and TV GUIDE's Mary Murphy.
A bio of filmmaker Tom Laughlin, who first portrayed the antiauthoritarian, karate-proficient character named Billy Jack in a 1967 movie called “Born Losers.” Laughlin has also lectured on Jungian psychology; and, in 1992, ran for President.
The life of B-movie king Al Adamson, who was brutally slain in 1995. The program charts his rise to fame via low-budget films about rebel bikers and macabre monsters. Also: a chronicle of Adamson's last days and details of the ensuing murder investigation.
The drama behind the making of “Flashdance” is recounted through interviews with lead actors Jennifer Beals and Michael Nouri, as well as screenwriter Joe Eszterhas, who later wrote “Basic Instinct” and “Showgirls.” Also: director Adrian Lyne, who went on to direct “Fatal Attraction” and “Indecent Proposal”; and producer Lynda Obst who later produced “Sleepless in Seattle” and “Contact.”
The personal and professional drama surrounding real estate mogul Donald Trump is recounted. Included: comments from syndicated columnist Liz Smith, former classmate Joseph Cohen and ex-girlfriend Kara Young. Topics include his childhood in Queens as the son of a suburban housing developer, his education at the Wharton School of Business and his marital breakups from Ivana and Marla.
The dark side of youthful New York club culture is explored through a look at the 1996 Angel Melendez murder case. Included: interviews with club promoter Michael Alig, who was convicted of the crime, Alig's mother Elke Blair and Village Voice journalist Frank Owen.
Roseanne's rise from trailer-park denizen to one of TV's blue-collar icons is recalled through archival and current interviews with ex-intimates and peers, including first husband Bill Pentland, estranged sister Geraldine and former executive producer Danny Jacobson (“Roseanne”). Among the topics is Roseanne's second marriage to Tom Arnold, and clashes with her sitcom's producers.
Animal trainer Siegfried Fischbacher and magician Roy Horn, better known as the Las Vegas duo Siegfried and Roy, are profiled. Included: a look at the development of their wildly successful stage show.
Jim J. Bullock's life is recounted through interviews with former costar Lydia Cornell (“Too Close for Comfort”), former co-host Tammy Faye Messner (“The Jim J. and Tammy Faye Show”), family members and friends.
Recounted are the facts behind the 1954 Ohio murder of Marilyn Sheppard, which resulted in two trials for her physician husband Sam Sheppard and spawned a classic 1960s TV series starring David Janssen and a blockbuster 1993 film starring Harrison Ford.
The life and death of actor David Strickland (“Suddenly Susan”) is recalled through interviews with former colleagues.
Recalled is the death of skier Spider Sabich, and the murder trial and conviction of his wife, French singer Claudine Longet, ex-wife of Andy Williams.
Recalled is the life of adult film actor John Holmes who, in 1982, was tried and acquitted of the murders of four people in a house on Wonderland Avenue in Laurel Canyon, Cal., and who died at age 43.
Idiosyncratic weight-loss guru Richard Simmons is profiled. Included: interviews with former associates.
Minnesota governor Jesse Ventura is profiled through interviews with Ventura, his family and former wrestling associates. Includes a look at his days as a Navy SEAL, club bouncer, gym owner, pro wrestler and mayor of Brooklyn Park, Minn. Commenting are his his wife and children, WWF owner Vince McMahon, and former pro wrestlers Greg Gagne and Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka.
Recalled is the story behind the ill-fated nuptials of Rick Rockwell and Darva Conger, who met and married on the show “Who Wants to Marry a Multi-Millionaire” before ultimately getting an annulment.
This lively profile features Little Richard's own recollections with comments from ex-bandmates Charles Connor and Earl Palmer and former evangelistic partner Joe Lutcher, as well as ex-girlfriend Audrey Sherborne, bandleader Billy Vera, biographer Charles White and singer Pat Boone. Included: accounts of his battles with Jim Crow segregation, his abuse of drugs and his wild times with Sherborne.
Profiled is David Carradine, star of the classic TV series “Kung Fu.” Those commenting include the actor, his brothers Robert and Keith, “Kung Fu” creator Ed Spielman, actor Stacy Keach, Drew Barrymore's father, John, and occasional “Kung Fu” castmate Season Hubley.
A look back at the family-friendly ABC series “Eight Is Enough” (1977-81) includes interviews with former cast members Dick Van Patten, Willie Aames and Susan Richardson. Also: producer Gary Adelson, screenwriter William Blinn and TV GUIDE writer Ted Johnson.
Former “Dallas” cast members Patrick Duffy, Charlene Tilton, Ken Kercheval and creator David Jacobs recall the backstage drama behind the long-running nighttime soap. Highlights include recollections of the series' origin as an untitled Linda Evans project, the frenzy over who shot J.R. and the infamous shower scene that resurrected Bobby Ewing. Also recalled is the loss of Jim Davis (who played patriarch Jock Ewing) to cancer; Barbara Bel Geddes' departure from and return to the role of Miss Ellie; and her interim replacement, Donna Reed, who battled with producers after being fired from the series.
The backstage drama behind “Good Times” is recalled through interviews with series creator Eric Monte and former cast members Ralph Carter (Michael), Ja'net DuBois (Willona) and Johnny Brown (Bookman). Also commenting are former writers Bill Duke and Judi Ann Mason and media scholar Todd Boyd, author of “Am I Black Enough for You?”
A look at the backstage dramas on the set of “All in the Family.” Carroll O'Connor (Archie Bunker) and producer Norman Lear sound off about their battles over creative control. Also: comments from Jean Stapleton (Edith Bunker) and Rob Reiner (Michael “Meathead” Stivic).
The making of the hit 1987 film “Dirty Dancing” and the true events that inspired the movie are recalled through interviews with leads Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey. Also commenting are screenwriter Eleanor Bergstein, whose own life inspired the story, supporting actor Jerry Orbach (“Law & Order”), choreographer Kenny Ortega and singer Bill Medley.
Model-turned-actress Brigitte Nielsen discusses her life, health and career, including starring opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger in “Red Sonja” and ex-husband Sylvester Stallone in “Rocky IV.”
Profiled is 1976 Olympic decathlon gold medalist Bruce Jenner, who discusses his career and his thoughts on former associate O.J. Simspon's murder trial. Also: comments from trial witness Faye Resnick and retired boxer Sugar Ray Leonard, along with Jenner's wife, Kris, and his father.
Profiled is Scotty Schwartz, the former child actor who appeared in “The Toy” (1982) and later migrated into the adult film industry as an actor and manager. Schwartz discusses his unusual career arc.
The backstage story on the sitcom “Welcome Back, Kotter” includes interviews with series lead Gabe Kaplan (Gabe Kotter), Ron Palillo (Arnold Horshack) and Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs (Freddie “Boom Boom” Washington). Also: Marcia Strassman (Mrs. Kotter), Debralee Scott (Rosalie “Hotsie” Totzie) and co-creator Alan Sacks.
John Walsh, host of “America's Most Wanted: America Fights Back,” discusses how crime has affected his family, the impetus for hosting his show, and threats to his loved ones.
Recalled is the odd life and violent death of sideshow celebrity Grady Stiles Jr., also known as Lobster Boy because his genetic condition resulted in improperly formed limbs. Included: comments from his daughters and son. Author Fred Rosen (“Lobster Boy”) also comments.
The life and times of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, an American icon. Following JFK's assassination, the First Lady earned plaudits for her handling of his funeral. She went on to wed Greek tycoon Aristotle Onassis but, after his death, she and his daughter Christina feuded over his fortune. Eventually, the former First Lady returned to the U.S. and launched a career in publishing. She was an oft-written about “personality,” but to many (including friends and loved ones) she remained an enigma until her 1994 death, of non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Featured interviews include Aristotle Onassis's former assistant Kiki Moutsatosos, authors George Plimpton and Edward Klein, the First Lady's cousin John H. David and publisher Larry Flynt.
The story of 19-year-old heiress Patty Hearst, who was kidnapped in 1974 by the Symbionese Liberation Army. “Indoctrinated” by the group, she changed her name to “Tania” and took part in a bank robbery. After a shootout with police in which members of the SLA were killed, she went underground until September 1975, when she was arrested. For her part in the bank robbery, she was sentenced to seven years---but President Carter commuted her sentence after two. Featured interviews include Walter Cronkite, attorney F. Lee Bailey, Helen Gurley Brown, FBI agent Monte Hall, reporter Anne O'Neill, police officer Tim Casey, attorney Terence Hallinan, prosecutor James Browning and Janey Jimenez, a friend of Hearst's.
Jane Fonda's life and times are chronicled, from her stint as a sexy screen siren to her role leading the fitness revolution with her work-out tapes. Also detailed: her tenuous relationship with her father, Henry Fonda; and her marriages, including to political activist Tom Hayden and Ted Turner. Among the individuals lending their insights are her adopted daughter, Mary Williams; Ted Turner; brother Peter Fonda; Bruce Dern; Jon Voight and Lily Tomlin.
A look at the classic sitcom “Cheers” features interviews with cast members such as Ted Danson and Shelley Long, along with producer-director James Burrows.
This look at “I Dream of Jeannie” features interviews with series creator and producer Sidney Sheldon, and cast members Barbara Eden and Bill Daily.
A chronicle of the life and career of legendary Wayne Newton, who routinely entertains before sold-out rooms in Las Vegas. The performer discusses his rise to fame, including his brushes with the underworld, his financial problems and the infidelities that caused his first marriage to fail. Interviewees include Barbara Sinatra, Donald Trump, Andrew Dice Clay, Wink Martindale, columnist James Bacon, Las Vegas mayor Oscar Goodman and Newton's wife Kathleen and daughter Erin.
A profile of Hustler magazine founder Larry Flynt, whose campaign to publish the pornographic publication transformed him into a folk hero of the First Amendment. Flynt discusses his monumental Supreme Court case, as well as the 1978 assassination attempt that left him a paraplegic. Interviewees include his wife Liz, brother Jimmy, daughter Theresa, Dennis Hopper, Woody Harrelson (who portrayed Flynt on film), Penthouse magazine publisher Bob Guccione and Rev. Jerry Falwell.
A chronicle of the careers of Sid and Marty Krofft, the brothers responsible for the colorful children's show “H.R. Pufnstuf” and other innovative Saturday-morning fare, such as “The Bugaloos,” “Lidsville” and “Land of the Lost.” In addition to the Kroffts, the profile includes interviews with actors Billie Hayes and Billy Barty, comedian Rip Taylor and TV historian Hal Erickson.
A profile of comedian Jim Varney, who starred in the many “Ernest” films until his death from lung cancer in 2000.
The career of the San Francsico based rock group, the Grateful Dead, is the subject of this episode.
Recalling the controversy that surrounded the trial of director John Landis, who faced criminal charges over a tragic accident on the set of 1983's “Twilight Zone---The Movie” in which actor Vic Morrow was killed as well as two children. Included: analysis by attorneys.
A portrait of actor Ron O'Neal is interwoven with the story of the making of “Superfly,” the action-packed, controversial 1972 film about drug dealing that made O'Neal a star. Yet, it also typecast the Cleveland-born stage actor, who reflects on his career.
Tracking treasured Hollywood memorabilia, such as the ruby slippers Judy Garland wore in “The Wizard of Oz.” Included: a profile of a film costumer who trafficked in collectibles; and reflections from movie historians and Garland's daughter, Lorna Luft.
The life of former Playboy centerfold Rebekka Armstrong is recounted, including her 1989 HIV-positive diagnosis and her current AIDS activism. Relatives and friends also comment.
Recalled is the case of the billionaire boys club, which became entangled in commodities swindles and murder in 1984. Commenting are defense attorneys Jeff Brodey and Arthur Barens, author Sue Horton (“The Billionaire Boys Club”) and journalist Bill Workman (San Francisco Chronicle).
Rare footage of the last days of Elvis Presley, including scenes from the emergency room where he was taken on August 16, 1977.
Profiled is Wally George, father of actress Rebecca DeMornay and controversial conservative TV talk-show host, who has dubbed himself the “Father of Combat TV” and who has battled prostate cancer and injuries from a serious car accident.
Profiled is Claudia Jennings, the 1970 Playmate of the Year, who died in a 1979 auto accident after finding fame in drive-in movie staples such as “Truck Stop Woman.” Included: comments from Playboy magazine founder Hugh Hefner, actress Marcia Wallace (“Full House”), friends and former boyfriends.
Profiled is entertainment journalist Rona Barrett.
Linda Lovelace, who came to prominence for her role in “Deep Throat,” recalls her time in the adult-film industry, during which she claims she was drugged, hypnotized and held at gunpoint.
This overview of the sitcom “The Beverly Hillbillies” offers the behind-the-scenes story of its creation and its run from 1962 to '71. Among the topics covered: the unhappiness of Max Baer Jr. (who played Jethro) with creator Paul Henning; the disparity in pay between star Buddy Ebsen (Jed) and the rest of the cast; the show's surprising cancellation; and cast members' post-show careers. Interviewees include Baer Jr., Donna Douglas, Lily Tomlin, Dabney Coleman and Henning's wife, Ruth.
Judy Garland (1922-69), the actress perhaps best known for her portrayal of Dorothy in “The Wizard of Oz,” is profiled. Included: her early success with her sisters as a song-and-dance act; her solo career; and her addiction to prescription drugs. Also featured: archival interviews with daughters Liza Minnelli and Lorna Luft, and Garland herself. Other interviewees include Mickey Rooney, Ann Miller, Alan King, Margaret O'Brien, Garland's former manager Freddie Fields and her former assistant Harry Rubin.
A look at the TV show “The Dukes of Hazzard” includes interviews with stars John Schneider, Tom Wopat and Barbara Bach and film footage. Among the topics covered: the show's creation, its less-than-favorable welcome from critics, and Barbara Bach's cut-off shorts.
A profile of Phyllis Diller, who was among the first female stand-up comedians. A homemaker and mother, she set out at age 37 to fulfill her dream. A 1958 appearance on Jack Paar's “The Tonight Show” catapulted her to stardom. The biography also looks at her tumultuous personal life, including two failed marriages, 17 plastic surgeries, heart disease, paralysis and thoughts of suicide. Diller, her son Perry and friends Joan Rivers and Rip Taylor offer insights into her life.
A profile of actress Carmen Electra. Born Tara Leigh Patrick in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1972, she changed her name after meeting Prince, who discovered her in 1991. After releasing an album to a lukewarm reception, she found success posing for Playboy, and stepped in as host of “Singled Out” when Jenny McCarthy bowed out. In 1997, she joined the cast of “Baywatch.” She also made headlines in 1998 and '99 due to her brief, stormy marriage to Dennis Rodman.
A profile of model Fabio, who made a name for himself by posing for romance-novel covers and appearing in TV commercials.
A profile of married pop stars Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown. Born to gospel singer Cissy Houston, Whitney Houston began her professional career as a model; Brown, who grew up in a Boston housing project, made a name for himself as a member of New Edition. The twosome's stormy personal lives are also touched upon, including how they met, their mutual attraction and---despite their many difficulties---their love for one another.
A profile of "Mama" Cass Elliot details her early career, her success with the Mamas and the Papas in the 1960s and early '70s, and her struggle with obesity, which ultimately played a role in her death in 1974 from a heart attack. Included: comments from Michelle Phillips, Denny Doherty, Barry McGuire and Graham Nash.
In a tongue-in-cheek installment, Joan Rivers skewers both herself and the “True Hollywood Story” profile treatment, revealing---for the first time---her long-hidden “twin,” Joanna Harriet Riversberg. Shared “memories” include her excursion into country music with an album titled “Oy-Vey, Yippee Ky-Yea,” which, while it bombed on the charts, influenced such artists as Milli Vanilli and Vanilla Ice. Among the celebrities on hand to lend “insight” into Rivers are Julia Roberts, Chris Rock, Bette Midler, Mel Brooks, Sarah Jessica Parker, Bill Maher, Destiny's Child, Toni Braxton, Henry Winkler and Rivers' daughter Melissa.
Talk-show host Jenny Jones is profiled. Before finding success in her mid-40s, Jones played drums in rock 'n' roll bands and was the first female comedian to win the $100,000 prize on TV's “Star Search.” She also weathered several botched plastic surgery operations and three marriages. She made headlines when a guest on her talk show murdered another guest. Included in the program are the comments of Allyn Schmitz, the father of the man convicted of the murder; and audio tapes of the 911 calls made the night of the incident. Wayne Newton and Jones' first husband, Jack Poster, also offer their comments.
A look at the often troubled romantic relationships and failed marriages of Marilyn Monroe.
The ukulele-playing Tiny Tim is profiled. He shot to fame during the late '60s thanks to such novelty hits as “Tiptoe Through the Tulips” and appearances on such TV shows as “Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In” and “The Tonight Show,” on which he married Miss Vicky.
A profile of Joey Heatherton, the actress/singer who gained fame during the 1960s as a “sex kitten.” She appeared on variety shows such as “Hullabaloo” and toured Vietnam with Bob Hope's USO shows.
The story of model Gia Carangi, who graced magazine covers during the late 1970s and early '80s, became addicted to heroin and died of AIDS in 1986. Included: her move from Philadelphia to New York City in 1978 at age 18; her work in Cosmopolitan and Vogue. Her brothers Joe and Michael Carangi share their memories, as do Gia's former drug counselor, Bob Hilton, and photographer Francesco Scavullo.
A look at the sensational murder trials of Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were prosecuted in 1994 for the 1989 slayings of their parents. After a jury was unable to reach a verdict, the brothers were prosecuted again and were convicted of the crimes in 1996.
The story behind the first season of the TV series “Survivor” is related via interviews with many of the 16 contestants, including Jenna Lewis, Gervase Peterson, Kelly Wiglesworth and Joel Klug. In addition to discussing the show itself, they share their post-“Survivor” experiences. Also featured: Dirk Been, Sonja Christopher, B.B. Andersen, Gretchen Cordy and Ramona Gray. Rudy Boesch and eventual winner Richard Hatch are seen in prior interview footage.
Martha Stewart is spotlighted. After surviving a troubled childhood, Stewart first worked as a model before becoming a stockbroker and, later, a businesswoman who oversees a billion-dollar media empire. Included are interviews with her brother, Frank Kostyra; former co-worker Eva Weiner; author Jerry Oppenheimer (“Just Desserts”); and Redbook editor Christine Schwab.
The soap opera “The Young and the Restless” is spotlighted. The show survived a rocky first year to become one of the most successful daytime dramas of the past three decades. Here, backstage stories are revealed via interviews with Brenda Dickson, Phil Morris, Amy Gibson and John St. Elwood. Also featured: former executive producer Wes Kenney; and “Ultimate Soap Opera Guide” author Seli Groves.
A profile of Shane and Sia Barbi. The sisters posed for Playboy in the early 1990s and later worked to raise awareness of eating disorders.
A look at the hit TV series “Miami Vice,” which made a splash in the 1980s because of its flashy style, innovative storylines and stars Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas. Among those sharing memories of the show are Thomas and costars Edward James Olmos, Saundra Santiago, Olivia Brown, Michael Talbott and John Diehl; Johnson is seen via archival clips. Also interviewed: former NBC VP Michelle Brustin; directors Thomas Carter and Paul Michael Glaser; Gene Simmons; producer Dick Wolf; and composer Jan Hammer.
A look back at the John Hughes film “Sixteen Candles,” which starred Molly Ringwald as a 15-year-old girl whose family forgets her birthday. Included: archival interviews with Ringwald, as well as new insights from castmates Anthony Michael Hall, Gedde Watanabe, Carole Cool, Liane Curtis and Paul Dooley. Also: actor Jon Cryer, who costarred with Ringwald in the Hughes film “Pretty in Pink.”
A profile of New Kids on the Block, the '80s precursor to today's popular boy bands. The program features interviews with New Kids Joey McIntyre, Jordan Knight and Jonathan Knight. Also interviewed are production manager Johnny Wright, manager Dick Scott, singer Tiffany, music producer Jimmie Jam and Rolling Stone writer David Wild.
A profile of Loni Anderson, the platinum-blonde actress best known for her role on “WKRP in Cincinnati” and her marriage to (and divorce from) Burt Reynolds.
A profile of bodybuilder Dave Draper, who was known as the “Blond Bomber” during the 1960s when he appeared in movies and on TV. His career faltered, however, because of the emergence of another bodybuilder---Arnold Schwarzenegger. He also weathered a serious drug and alcohol addiction before setting his life straight. Included: interviews with Draper; and pals Lou Ferrigno, Joe Gold and Jack La Lanne.
This profile of John F. Kennedy Jr. (1960-99) utilizes film footage and interviews to paint a vivid portrait of “America's crown prince.” Among those commenting are Kennedy's uncle, Jamie Auchincloss; friend John Perry Barlow; former George magazine senior editor Richard Blow; former Brown classmate Robin Saex; and former senator Gary Hart (D-Colo.).
Aaron Spelling's youth ensemble drama “Beverly Hills, 90210” is the subject of this documentary, which features commentary from cast members, critics, writers and producers.
A profile of the life and death of former Rat Pack member Sammy Davis Jr.
A look back at the TV series “Magnum P.I.” features comments from star Tom Selleck, costar Larry Manetti, series writer Chris Abbott, executive producer Donald Bellisario, executive producer Glen Larson and former CBS senior vice president for programming Harvey Shephard. Included: why Selleck had to turn down an offer to play Indiana Jones; a reported Selleck romance that never was; and Frank Sinatra's guest-starring stint.
The child actors from “The Cosby Show” are spotlighted.
The hit sitcom “Growing Pains” (1985-92) is remembered by its cast, including star Kirk Cameron, whose religious conversion had an impact on the show's latter years; Alan Thicke; Joanna Kerns; Tracey Gold, who discusses her battle with anorexia; Jeremy Miller; Ashley Johnson; Chelsea Noble, who married Cameron; and Julie McCullough. Also: producers Mike Sullivan, Steve Marshall and Dan Guntzelman reflect on their time with the show.
The TV series “Married...With Children” is remembered by its cast, including Ed O'Neill, Katey Sagal, Christina Applegate and David Faustino. Included: the show's battle with FOX executives, who worried the show was too racy; and how a Michigan housewife helped make the show a hit when she started a campaign to take it off the air. Also interviewed: co-creator/executive producer Michael G. Moye and costars David Garrison, Amanda Bearse, Ted McGinley and Terry Rakolta.
A profile of crime novelist James Ellroy, dubbed "the Demon Dog of crime fiction."
Conservative radio and TV talk-show host Dr. Laura Schlessinger is profiled. Featured: looks at her childhood, her religious upbringing, and her career highs and lows (including protests generated by her views on morality and homosexuality). Among those lending insights are former boyfriend Bill Ballance; radio personalities Michael Medved and Tom Leykis; Hustler publisher Larry Flynt; Velma Cato, executive producer of Schlessinger's TV show; and Sue Stenge of the Anti-Defamation League.
A profile of Joe Piscopo, who made a name for himself on “Saturday Night Live” during the early 1980s. Here, the comedian reflects on his life, including his involvement with the non-profit Boys and Girls Club in Newark, N.J. Interviews include his son Joey, wife Kimberly, Shaquille O'Neal and former N.J. governor Christine Todd Whitman.
The life of comedian John Candy (1950-94) is recalled. He came to prominence during the late 1970s as a stand-out player on “SCTV.” He later launched a movie career, starring in such films as “Planes, Trains and Automobiles” and “Uncle Buck.” Interviews include Dan Aykroyd, Carl Reiner, Ron Howard, Martin Short and Richard Lewis.
A profile of the comedian Leo Gallagher---best known simply as “Gallagher”---and for smashing watermelons on-stage. In addition to chronicling his career, the biography looks at his turbulent personal life, including his lawsuit against his younger brother Ron (who performed a copycat stand-up act) for copyright infringement. Interviews include Gallagher; his brother, Jerry; and fellow stand-up comics Vic Dunlop, Argus Hamilton and Fraser Smith.
The history of the Comedy Store is chronicled, beginning with its founding in 1972 by stand-up comedian Sammy Shore. Emphasis is placed on the “mothering” role Mitzi Shore (who took control of the club in 1974, following her divorce from Shore) played to the comics, many of whom launched their careers in the venue. Among the folks who recall the club's early years: Robin Williams, Howie Mandel, Arsenio Hall, Whoopi Goldberg, Sandra Bernhard and the Shores' youngest son, Pauly. Other comics who chime in: Paul Rodriguez, Jimmie Walker and Tom Dreesen, who led a strike in 1979 against the club, demanding that the comics receive payment.
The tumultuous life of Robert Downey Jr. Included: his rise to fame; and his substance-abuse problems.
The story of the Spice Girls, the British pop group that won the hearts of young music fans during the 1990s.
Corey Haim is profiled. The actor is best known for his work in such '80s films as “Lucas,” “The Lost Boys” and “License to Drive.”
A profile of singer-actress Aaliyah, who died on Aug. 25, 2001, in a plane crash. Born Aaliyah Haughton, the Detroit native released her first CD in 1994 at age 15; “Age Ain't Nothing but a Number” went on to sell more than a million copies. Two years later, she teamed with Missy Elliott and Timbaland for “One in a Million,” which featured such hits as “If Your Girl Only Knew.” She also turned her attention to acting, starring in “Romeo Must Die.”
The TV series “L.A. Law” (1986-94) is recalled. The Steven Bochco-produced show about a posh law firm starred Jimmy Smits, Susan Dey and Harry Hamlin. Included are comments of cast members Corbin Bernsen, Larry Drake, Richard Dysart, Jill Eikenberry, Michele Greene, A Martinez, Diana Muldaur, Alan Rachins, John Spencer and Michael Tucker.
An examination of the 1996 film “Scream.”
The TV series “Dynasty” is recalled via interviews and archival footage. The program includes comments from stars Joan Collins and John Forsythe, as well as Pamela Bellwood, Lloyd Bochner, Diahann Carroll, Jack Coleman, Al Corley, John James, Pamela Sue Martin, Michael Nader, Catherine Oxenberg, Emma Samms and Gordon Thomson.
Ryan O'Neal, his daughter Tatum and son Griffin are profiled.
A profile of Lauren Hutton details her early years and rise to becoming a premier model. Includes comments from Hutton, photographer Francesco Scavullo, Eileen Ford and actor Jeremy Irons.
Missy Elliott, Master P, Debbie Allen, Patti LaBelle and producer Jermaine Dupri lend their insights to this profile of songbird Mariah Carey. Included: her move to Manhattan to pursue a career in music after high school; her signing with Columbia Records and marriage to the company's president, Tommy Mottola (whom she divorced in 1997); her highly publicized breakdown; and her big-screen debut, “Glitter.”
The “Rat Pack” is profiled, with an emphasis on their Las Vegas history. Also: how the gambling mecca has changed over the years.
Troubled comedian Paula Poundstone is profiled. Included: comments from friends and acquaintances, including comedian JoAnne Astrow; actor Meshach Taylor; teacher Don Gould; comedy-club owners Mark Lonow, John Cantu and Tom Sawyer; and columnist Patt Morrison.
A look at the movie “Clueless” (1995), writer/director Amy Heckerling's inventive update of Jane Austen's “Emma.” Included: how the film catapulted Alicia Silverstone to fame.
Model-actress Carre Otis is profiled. Among the subjects broached: her failed marriage to Mickey Rourke; her battles with substance abuse and excessive dieting to stay thin; the heart operation that made her reexamine her life; and her comeback, which has found the one-time super-slim model posing at her natural plus size. Interviewees include Otis and her mother, Carol; director Zalman King; Guess? Jeans chairman Paul Marciano; Cindi Leive, editor-in chief of Glamour magazine; photographer Antoine Verglas; models Heidi Klum and Carol Alt; and Jacqueline Bisset.
The movie “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” is recalled.
The popular game show “The Price Is Right” is spotlighted. Included: archival interviews with host Bob Barker and “Barker's Beauties” Dian Parkinson and Janice Pennington; and new interviews with the show's other models, including Chantal Dubay Beck; Kathleen Bradley; Holly Hallstrom; Cindy Margolis; Gina Lee Nolin; and Nikki Schieler Ziering.
Figure skaters Tai Babilonia and Randy Gardner are profiled. The duo won the world title in 1979, but an injury forced them to withdraw from the 1980 Olympics.
Pop artist George Michael is profiled. Among the topics explored: his early days as part of the duo Wham!; the multiplatinum success of his solo debut album, “Faith”; and his sexuality.
A profile of sitcom star, singer, writer and fitness maven Suzanne Somers. Included are interviews with Somers, costars Joyce DeWitt, John Ritter and Patrick Duffy, her son Bruce Somers Jr. and her husband, Alan Hamel.
The life and times of Oscar-nominated actress Winona Ryder are chronicled, including her December 2001 arrest on shoplifting charges. Also: her early years on a commune; her acting career; her relationships with Christian Slater, Johnny Depp, Soul Asylum's David Pirner and Matt Damon; and her involvement in the search for kidnapping victim Polly Klaas (Ryder offered a reward to help find Klaas, who was later found dead).
The movie “The Terminator” is remembered. Arnold Schwarzenegger starred as a cyborg created in 2029 and sent back in time to the '80s to kill a young woman (Linda Hamilton) whose future will shape the world. Included: behind-the-scenes footage of the making of the movie; interviews with co-star Lance Henriksen, special effects guru Stan Winston and others; and archival interviews with Schwarzenegger, Hamilton and director James Cameron.
From April 2002: The lives of Robert Blake and his wife Bonny Lee Bakely are detailed, from their troubled childhoods to their marriage---and her murder. Included: developments in the case, including Blake's arrest; and interviews with producer Stephen Cannell, Blake's agent Jay Bernstein, friends, Bakely's sister.
Lynda Carter, most famous for her role as Wonder Woman, is profiled in this installment of the series.
Jean-Claude Van Damme is profiled.
Pia Zadora is profiled.
Mike Tyson and Robin Givens' marriage is spotlighted.
The making of the 1975 thriller “Jaws” is detailed via interviews with director Steven Spielberg, stars Roy Scheider and Richard Dreyfuss, producers David Brown and Richard Zanuck, novelist Peter Benchley and screenwriter Carl Gottlieb. Featured: clips from the film; archival footage from the shoot on Martha's Vineyard; and archival interviews with cast and crew, including actor Robert Shaw (1927-78).
The turbulent life of model Niki Taylor is profiled in this episode.
This episode details the life of talented but erratic and troubled actress Sean Young.
The legendary musical group, The Beach Boys, are profiled in this episode.
Teen pop singing sensation Tiffany and her troubles once reaching adulthood are the subject of this episode.
Liza Minnelli is the daughter of Judy Garland and, like her mother, has gone through turbulent times in her personal and professional life.
The history of the popular game show, Family Feud, is told in this episode.
Porn star Ginger Lynn is profiled.
Claus von Bulow is profiled. The Danish-born aristocrat was twice tried for attempting to murder his wife, the socialite Sunny von Bulow, after she lapsed into an insulin-induced coma. The first trial ended with his conviction, which was overturned on appeal. In the second trial, a jury found him not guilty.
A profile of “Hank the Angry Dwarf” (Henry Nasiff Jr.), who achieved notoriety from his frequent appearances on “The Howard Stern Show.”
A look at the life and career of Hollywood entertainment executive Dawn Steel, who died in 1997. Included: interviews with colleagues.
Figure skater Tonya Harding is profiled. She gained infamy for her involvement in an attack on rival skater Nancy Kerrigan prior to the 1994 Olympics.
O.J. Simpson is profiled. Included: an interview with the former gridiron great in which he discusses his childhood, his football career and his courtship of Nicole Brown. Also offering their thoughts and observations: former LAPD officer and Simpson friend Ron Shipp; Kris Jenner, a friend of Nicole Brown; former Simpson acquaintance Tom McCollum; KABC-TV news reporter John North; former NFL teammate Reggie McKenzie; author Sheila Weller; and Yale Galanter, Simpson's lawyer.
Andy Dick is profiled. Included: an interview with the comic, who reflects on being adopted, growing up a military brat and working in show biz, including his stint on “Night Court.” Also: Dick discusses his substance-abuse difficulties; and how the deaths of friends Phil Hartman, Chris Farley and David Strickland impacted him. Ben Stiller, Bob Odenkirk, Dave Foley and Jack Black also lend insight into the comedian.
Tawny Kitaen is profiled. Included: her past relationships with O.J. Simpson, Jerry Seinfeld, David Coverdale, Tommy Lee and, most recently, baseball player Chuck Finley. Also detailed is her alleged spousal abuse; her current recovery from a prescription-drug problem; and a messy custody battle involving her two daughters.
Marlon Brando is profiled. Often called one of the greatest actors of the modern age, Brando has been nominated for eight Academy Awards, winning two Best Actor Oscars (for his work in “On the Waterfront” and “The Godfather”). The program features archival footage and interviews with Brando biographers Peter Manso, Patricia Bosworth and Richard Schickel; former girlfriend Carmelita Pope; brother-in-law Don Hamner; and journalist Marilyn Beck.
Steven Seagal's journey to become one of Hollywood's top action stars is chronicled via interviews with his first wife, Miyako Fujitani; writers Lawrence Grobel and John Connolly; film editor John Soet; and archival interviews with Seagal himself.
Kirstie Alley (“Cheers,” “Veronica's Closet”) is profiled. The overview features archival interviews with Alley and her ex-husband Parker Stevenson, as well as new interviews with former colleagues and friends, E! Online columnist Ted Casablanca and People magazine's Todd Gold.
An overview of the three “Poltergeist” films details how much of the first film echoed scenes from writer-producer Steven Spielberg's childhood; and how behind-the-scenes difficulties plagued the casts and crews on all three sets. Also detailed are the tragic deaths of Dominique Dunne and Heather O'Rourke. Included: interviews with Spielberg's sister Sue; stars JoBeth Williams, Craig T. Nelson and Zelda Rubinstein; writers Mark Victor and Michael Grais; and directors Brian Gibson (“II”) and Gary Sherman (“III”).
An examination of the alleged murder of Las Vegas gaming magnate Ted Binion, who died in 1998 from a lethal overdose of heroin. Binion's girlfriend Sandra Murphy and her alleged lover Rick Tabish were charged with and convicted of first-degree murder.
The “Bond Girls” are spotlighted. Included: comments by Pierce Brosnan, Halle Berry, George Lazenby, John Cleese, Maryam d'Abo, director Lee Tamahori, Jane Seymour, Yaphet Kotto, Maud Adams, director John Glen, Caroline Munro, Lois Maxwell, screenwriter Tom Mankiewicz, Tanya Roberts, casting directors Jane Jenkins and Janet Hirshenson, producer Michael Wilson, Carole Ashby, Richard Kiel, Lois Chiles, Aliza Gur and Hugh Hefner.
The “Little Rascals” are profiled.
William Shatner's life and career are spotlighted, detailing his “Star Trek” years; his marriages; and the tragic death of his third wife. Included are comments from Shatner, his family, manager Larry Thompson, “TJ Hooker” costar Adrian Zmed and Patrick Stewart.
“The Gong Show” is recalled. The wacky talent show, which aired in the 1970s, was hosted by Chuck Barris, who is the subject of the George Clooney film “Confessions of a Dangerous Mind.”
Never-before-heard recordings and rare film footage spice this profile of Doris Day. Also included are interviews with film critic Rex Reed; Rose Marie; Kaye Ballard; biographer A.E. Hotchner; and Frank Comstock.
Richard Pryor is profiled. The biography features the insights of Whoopi Goldberg, Joan Rivers, D.L. Hughley, Jimmie Walker, Tim Reid, Marsha Warfield and Steve Harvey.
Nick Nolte is profiled. Included: a look at the actor's roller-coaster career; his anxiety about fame and fortune; and his alleged self-destructive behavior. The biography features archival comments from Nolte and interviews with friends and costars Ed Asner and Gary Busey; producer Mike Medavoy; director Neil Jordan; writers Ken Baker and Peter Rainer; and acting coach Bryan O'Byrne.
Diana Ross is profiled, from her days fronting the Supremes to her inconsistent solo career. The biography features archival interviews with the diva herself and fellow Supreme Mary Wilson. Also: insights from biographer J. Randy Taraborrelli; Motown executive Suzanne De Passe; producers Edward Holland Jr. and Lamont Dozier; and Motown expert Rick Bueche.
Rosie O'Donnell is profiled.
Lisa Marie Presley is profiled.
Jim and Artie Mitchell are profiled. In 1969, the brothers founded San Francisco's infamous O'Farrell Theater, which ran adult movies and sex shows. In 1991, the fun ended: Jim killed Artie. The biography features insights from Artie's son Storm; adult-film stars Marilyn Chambers and Nina Hartley; writer Hunter S. Thompson, who worked for a time as night manager at the O'Farrell Theater; and Artie's girlfriend Julie Bajo.
“Hollywood Squares” is spotlighted. Included: clips from the show's 1965 pilot, with featured Bert Parks as host; and insights from the eventual host Peter Marshall, who helmed the show from its 1966 debut to 1981, when it was cancelled. Also: comments from “squares” Abby Dalton, Rose Marie and Joan Rivers; John Davidson, who hosted the series's late-'80s comeback; John Moffitt, who oversaw another revival from 1998 to 2002; current producers Henry Winkler and Michael Levitt; and current host Tom Bergeron.
Country-music singer Tanya Tucker is profiled. After her first hit (“Delta Dawn”) at the age of 13, Tucker entered the fast lane---and, in due time, crashed. Here, she reflects on the ups and downs of her roller-coaster life. Friends Candy Clarke and Patsi Bale Cox also offer their insights.
“The Sopranos” is spotlighted in this overview, which charts the show's success and examines the off-screen lives of its cast members. Included: star James Gandolfini's divorce and recent lawsuit against HBO (which was settled); Edie Falco's anxiety attacks; Jamie-Lynn Sigler's eating disorder; Robert Iler's brush with the law; and Lorraine Bracco's divorce and bankruptcy.
The sitcom “Gimme a Break” is remembered. Interviews include Nell Carter, Lara Jill Miller, Laurie Hendler, Kari Michaelson, Telma Hopkins and Debbie Allen.
Hotel heiresses Nicky and Paris Hilton are profiled.
An in-depth profile of Jerry Lewis that features the comedian reflecting on his early years; his partnership with Dean Martin; his solo work, including “The Nutty Professor”; the back pain which led to an addiction to painkillers; the health problems that caused him to contemplate suicide in 2002; and his dedication to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. In addition to Lewis, interviews include director Peter Bogdanavich; Janet Leigh; Phyllis Diller; MDA spokesman Bob Mackle; and Stella Stevens.
Justine Bateman is profiled. The former “Family Ties” star talks about her battle with bulimia; her love life; a stalker who terrorized her; and her current roles as wife, mother, fashion designer and actress.
A profile of Demi Moore combines archival interviews with the actress, clips from her film and TV work, and commentary from family members, friends and colleagues. Topics include Moore's rough childhood, breakthrough roles, media image and marriages.
A profile of Michael Jackson reviews his meteoric---but troubled---rise to megastardom, and the controversy that surrounds his personal life. Interviews include Jane Fonda, Corey Feldman and Jackson's brother Jermaine.
The seven-season, 227-episode run of “Melrose Place” is recalled via archival footage and interviews with series creator Darren Star and cast members Josie Bissett, Marcia Cross, Grant Show, Andrew Shue, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Jack Wagner and Daphne Zuniga. Also offering insights are producer Frank South and TV GUIDE's Mary Murphy.
Emmanuel Lewis is profiled. The pint-size star made a name for himself on “Webster.” Here, he discusses his child celebrity; and the difficulty he's had as an adult looking to continue his career.
Kim Basinger is profiled. The Oscar-winning actress first entered showbiz as a model, parlaying her success as the Breck shampoo girl into acting. Among the topics covered: her agoraphobia; her relationships with men, including her divorce from Alec Baldwin; and her film work, including her acclaimed performance in “L.A. Confidential.”
Eminem is profiled. The Detroit native transformed from a shy child into one of the most controversial performers in music. Included: his relationships with his mother and former wife; his problems with drugs and alcohol; and his massive success. Also: archival comments from Eminem, as well as new insights from his manager, Paul Rosenberg; long-time friend Proof; “8 Mile” costar Mekhi Phifer; and rapper Reverend Run of Run DMC.
Shannen Doherty is profiled.
Martin Lawrence is profiled.
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are profiled.
A provocative journey into the world of the woman known as the Julia Roberts of adult films that has crossed over into mainstream movies, primetime and book publishing.
Anna Kournikova is profiled. Included are archival interviews with the tennis player, plus insights from tennis commentator Bud Collins, biographer Connie Berman and sports agent Bob Williams.
The story of “Real World” is told through interviews with many of the cast members who appeared on the series through its first 12 seasons, including Norman from the first “New York” season; John and Tammy from the L.A. stop; Puck, Judd and Pam from the San Francisco season; Syrus and Genesis from Boston; Teck and Amaya from Hawaii; Julie from New Orleans; Malik from the “Back to New York” season; and Cara from the Chicago cast.
An examination of Princess Diana's legacy includes the conspiracy theory that she was assassinated by government agencies; her sons, William and Harry; and her butler Paul Burrell's legal problems. Interviews include Mohammad Al Fayed; Al Fayed's lawyer Mark Zaid; author John King (“Princess Diana: The Hidden Evidence”); and Diana's friend Simone Simmons.
Dr. Phil is profiled. The biography includes archival interviews with the popular TV personality; and fresh insights courtesy of his ex-wife, Debbie McCall, and former business partner Thelma Box.
Former pop star Paula Abdul is profiled. The expanded overview, which originally aired in 2003, includes a 2005 interview with the “American Idol” judge in which she addresses the controversy surrounding former “Idol” contestant Corey Clark.
The hit detective series Charlie's Angels, which featured three attractive females in the lead roles, is the subject of this episode.
The Saturday morning sitcom “Saved by the Bell” is recalled via interviews with Dustin Diamond (“Screech”), Dennis Haskins (“Belding”), Hayley Mills (“Miss Bliss”), Patrick Muldoon (“Jeffrey Hunter”), Leah Remini (“Stacey Carosi”), executive producer Peter Engel, writer Bennett Tramer and director Don Barnhart. Also included are archival interviews with Mark-Paul Gosselaar (“Zack”), Tiffani Thiessen (“Kelly”), Mario Lopez (“Slater”), Elizabeth Berkley (“Jesse”) and Lark Voorhies (“Lisa”).
The life of singer and Academy Award winning actress Cher is recounted in this episode.
Courtney Love is profiled. The biography features the insights of Kurt Cobain biographer Charles Cross, Danny DeVito, Shirley Manson (of Garbage) and former bandmate Kat Bjelland as it details Love's tumultuous youth, her marriage to Cobain and her life after his suicide.
Janet Jackson is profiled. Included: archival footage, and interviews with sister LaToya Jackson, mother Katherine Jackson, producer Jimmy Jam and author David Ritz. Also commenting: Rolling Stone's Anthony DeCurtis, Jackson family attorney Brian Oxman and dancer-producer Debbie Allen.
The JonBenet Ramsey murder case is detailed via interviews with Court TV's Catherine Crier; author Lawrence Schiller (“Perfect Murder, Perfect Town”); CBS News legal analyst Andrew Cohen; Brian Scott, the Ramseys' former gardener; author Stephen Singular (“Presumed Guilty”); and University of Colorado professor Michael Tracey.
Kirk Douglas and family, including son Michael, are profiled. Featured: Kirk's debilitating 1995 stroke; Michael's marriage to Catherine Zeta-Jones. Among those interviewed: Kirk's first wife, Diana Derrid; Craig T. Nelson; Martin Sheen; Gena Rowlands; Olivia d'Abo; and Michael's acting teachers.
Keanu Reeves is profiled.
Kobe Bryant is profiled. Included: his success in high-school basketball; his move to the NBA; and the sexual-assault charge in Eagle, Colo. Interviewees include Los Angeles Times reporter Mark Heisler, ESPN's Jeremy Schaap and biographer Roland Lazenby.
This profile of Johnny Depp chronicles his transformation into box-office superstar. Included: his early hopes of becoming a rock musician; his time on “21 Jump Street”; his eccentric movie roles; his relationships with Sherilyn Fenn, Jennifer Grey, Winona Ryder, Kate Moss and Vanessa Paradis; and his run-ins with paparazzi.
Heather Mills McCartney is profiled. The former fashion model, who lost a leg when she was hit by a motorcycle, has led a campaign to rid the world of land mines; and, of course, married Paul McCartney. Also detailed: her difficulties with the British tabloids.
The trials and tribulations daughters of rock stars endure are detailed via new and archival interviews with Liv Tyler, Kelly Osbourne, Lisa Marie Presley, Nicole Richie, Moon Unit and Diva Zappa, Ted Nugent and daughters Sasha and Star, Monique Frehley, Carnie Wilson, and Donna Summer and her daughter Brooklyn Sudano.
The 42nd president of the United States, Bill Clinton, is profiled. Clinton, who served from 1993 to 2001, became the first president since Andrew Johnson to be impeached after he became embroiled in a sex scandal. Those lending insight include former adviser Dick Morris; Lanny Davis, who was a special counselor to the President; journalist Michael Isikoff; Susan McDougal, who spent nearly two years in jail for refusing to cooperate with a grand jury investigating the Clintons; Gennifer Flowers, who claims to have had a lengthy affair with him; Paula Jones, who sued the president for sexual harassment; and mental-health professional Dr. Drew Pinsky.
Richard Gere is profiled. Insights are provided by director Paul Schrader (“American Gigilo”); actress Penelope Milford, who dated Gere in the 1970s; US Weekly's Thelma Adams; the Village Voice's Michael Musto; Biography Magazine's Sheryl Berk; film critic Ian Caddell; Dr. Charles Clements; actor Edwin McDonough; Broadway director Robert Allan Ackerman; fashion expert Godfrey Deeney; Robert Thompson, a Syracuse University professor of pop culture.
Katie Couric is profiled in this biography, which recalls how she became co-host of “Today,” following stints with ABC, CNN and local news. Also: the death of her husband Jay Monahan in 1998 from colon cancer. Among those commenting: Sam Donaldson, Larry King, Geraldo Rivera and Willard Scott.
Ellen DeGeneres is profiled. The episode features a wealth of archival clips; and comments from such friends as Melissa Etheridge, Kathy Najimy and Henry Winkler. Included: her success as a stand-up comic, including her first time on “The Tonight Show”; her foray into TV with the sitcom “These Friends of Mine,” which morphed into “Ellen”; and the impact coming out as a lesbian had on her career. Also: her stint as host of the 2001 Emmy Awards; and her day-time talk show.
Pam Anderson's personal and public lives are chronicled through clips and archival interviews with Anderson and ex-husband Tommy Lee; as well as insights furnished by “Baywatch” producer Michael Beck and co-stars David Hasselhoff and David Chokachie; ex-boyfriend Bret Michaels; and friend Melanie Arthur.
Sharon Stone is profiled.
Mark Wahlberg is profiled. He first made a name for himself in the early '90s as “Marky Mark” and has since branched out into acting. The biography features interviews with music manager Mary Alford; journalist Sara Edwards; and Calvin Klein's Neil Kraft. There are also archival interviews with Wahlberg, George Clooney, Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon.
Missy Elliott is interviewed in this profile, which recounts her rise from an impoverished childhood in Portsmouth, Va., to become one of the premier female hip-hop artists on the scene today. Also: Elliott discusses the impact Aaliyah's death continues to have on her; and Madonna weighs in on the duo's Gap commercial.
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver are profiled via interviews with the couple, plus Rae Dawn Chong, Alyssa Milano, Jesse Ventura, Carl Weathers, Jamie Lee Curtis, Emma Thompson and friends and family members.
Lara Flynn Boyle is profiled.
Goldie Hawn and daughter Kate Hudson are spotlighted. The biography features insights from Hawn's former husband Bill Hudson, Kate's father; plus archival comments and clips of the actresses. Included: Hawn's early years as a struggling dancer; her failed marriages, and successful relationship with Kurt Russell; and her box-office hits and flops. Also: Hudson's breakthrough turn in “Almost Famous.”
A profile of actress Tara Reid, featuring insights from her mother and brother, as well as home movies of her youth. Also offering thoughts on the “American Pie” star is her godmother Bonnie Tumminia; manager Danny Sussman; Us Weekly's Jeremy Helligar; and Michael Mueller, her interior designer.
'N Sync is profiled. The popular boy band, which features Lance Bass, JC Chasez, Joey Fatone, Chris Kirkpatrick and Justin Timberlake, set a record in 2000 when it sold 2.4 million copies of its “No Strings Attached” CD in its first week. Group members Bass, Chasez and Fatone reflect on their rise to the top of the pop charts and their break from manager Lou Pearlman. Also offering insights are Timberlake's mom Lynn Harless and Bass's mother Diane.
Daryl Hannah is profiled. The actress came to prominence in the '80s with the box-office hit “Splash,” and appeared in 2003's “Kill Bill: Vol. 1.” Hannah's relationships with Jackson Browne, John F. Kennedy Jr. and Val Kilmer have also made headlines. Among those interviewed for this bio are Vanity Fair's Jesse Kornbluth, MSNBC's Dana Kennedy and the New York Post's Marianne Garvey.
The glorified world of supermodels is toured, with insights provided by Frederique, Cheryl Tiegs, Christie Brinkley, Lauren Hutton, Beverly Johnson, Elle Macpherson, Janice Dickinson and Giselle Bundchen, among others. Included: the impact of Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue on the modeling business. Also: weight-related issues; the transition to acting; and motherhood.
Uma Thurman is profiled, from her unconventional childhood (her father was the first American to become a Tibetan Buddhist monk) to her breakthrough role in “Pulp Fiction.” Also chronicled: her personal life, including an 18-month marriage to Gary Oldman; her relationships with John Cusack and Timothy Hutton; and her marriage to Ethan Hawke, which ended in 2003.
The reality courtship series “The Bachelor” is spotlighted. The overview features interviews with Bachelor No. 1, Alex Michel; Amanda Marsh, the first winner; Bachelor No. 2, Aaron Buerge; Helene Eksterowicz, the second winner; Trista Rehn, the first Bachelorette; and Ryan Sutter, the first “Bachelorette” winner---and now Rehn's husband. Other insights are provided by contestants Shannon Oliver, Brooke Smith and Gwen Gioia.
A look at the Laci Peterson case features excerpts from interviews that her husband Scott Peterson conducted with two California TV stations. Scott Peterson was convicted in November 2004 of murdering his wife and their unborn child. Offering insights into the case: Court TV's Catherine Crier and Nancy Grace; and reporters Gloria Gomez and Ted Rowlands, each of whom interviewed Scott Peterson.
Jenny McCarthy, the Playboy model turned MTV personality, is profiled. She recently released a book about her pregnancy, “Belly Laughs: The Naked Truth About Pregnancy and Childbirth.” Included: insights from Hugh Hefner; Mary Murphy of TV GUIDE; writer Joel Stein; and Eugene Pack, who wrote for “The Jenny McCarthy Show.”
“American Idol” is spotlighted, detailing its rise from a summer series to one of the nation's hottest shows and dishing on Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Kelly Clarkson and Clay Aiken. Included: comments from Brian Gadinsky, a former executive producer on the show; former producer T Jones; Jamie Foster Brown, publisher of Sister 2 Sister magazine; and past contestants Frenchie Davis, Josh Gracin, RJ Helton, William Hung, Kimberly Locke, Nikki McKibbin, Ryan Starr, Trenyce and Katie Weber.
Venus and Serena Williams, tennis's dominant sisters, are profiled. Commentator and former champ Pam Shriver offers insight, along with famed coach Rick Macci.
“Celebutantes”---young women who are heirs to vast fortunes---are spotlighted, including Athina Onassis Roussel, Ivanka Trump and Jennifer LeRoy, who inherited her father's restaurant business. Also profiled: Zara Phillips, 11th in line to the British throne; aspiring doctor Holly Branson, whose father Richard owns Virgin, Inc.; Emma and Georgina Bloomberg; Amanda Hearst and Lydia Hearst-Shaw; and Liesel Pritzker.
A study of the Kennedy clan's Hollywood connections includes a look at Marilyn Monroe and allegations of affairs with President John F. Kennedy and his brother Robert. Also: more recent Kennedy relationships with celebrities.
A study of the Kennedy clan's Hollywood connections includes a look at Marilyn Monroe and allegations of affairs with President John F. Kennedy and his brother Robert. Also: more recent Kennedy relationships with celebrities.
Part 3 of a four-part documentary profiling the Kennedy family.
Naomi, Wynonna and Ashley Judd are profiled. Included: how Naomi helped her children---and herself---to success; her battle with hepatitis C; Wyonna's battle of the bulge; and Ashley's rise to movie stardom. Among those commenting are Polly Judd, Naomi's mom; Brent Maher, who produced the first the Judds' first albums; Joe Galante, who signed Naomi and Wynonna to RCA records; and country-music writer Robert Oermann.
Drew Barrymore, who overcame a tumultuous youth to become an A-list actress and high-powered producer, is profiled. The celeb rose to fame at age 6 on the strength of “E.T.,” only to land in rehab by 13. Included: insights from friend Amy Heckerling, “Charlie's Angels” director McG, film critic Roger Ebert and biographer Leah Furman.
Actress and model Elizabeth Hurley is profiled. Included: her rocky relationship with Hugh Grant; and the scandal that surrounded her pregnancy after she and ex-boyfriend Steve Bing bickered over the baby's paternity. DNA testing later proved the child, a boy, was his.
Heather Locklear is profiled. The popular actress first achieved fame as Sammy Jo on “Dynasty,” and has since starred in “Melrose Place” and “Spin City.” Here, her career and marriages (to rockers Tommy Lee and Richie Sambora) are spotlighted. Included: insights from Michael J. Fox; William Shatner; Aaron Spelling; and TV GUIDE's Daniel R. Coleridge.
Meg Ryan is profiled. The actress made a name for herself in such romantic comedies as “When Harry Met Sally...” and “You've Got Mail” before branching out into more serious fare with “In the Cut.”
The experiences of Avril Lavigne, Ashanti, Brandy, Kelly Clarkson, Monica and Nelly Furtado are related via interviews with the pop divas. Also spotlighted are the next wave of potential female stars, including Tamyra Gray, Katy Rose, Cherie, Fefe Dobson, Charlotte Martin and Shawnna. Also interviewed: Patti LaBelle; Clive Davis; Cyndi Lauper; producer Dallas Austin; and Randy Jackson.
The world of female gymnastics is chronicled through interviews with Olympic legends Nadia Comaneci and Mary Lou Retton, as well as Kerri Strug, Dominique Moceanu and the man who coached them all, Bela Karolyi. Also interviewed: Karolyi's wife, Martha; Comaneci's husband, Bart Conner, an Olympic gymnast; and gymnasts Shannon Miller and Dominique Dawes.
The eerie problems that plagued “The Exorcist” and its sequels are detailed through interviews with cast members, including Linda Blair. Included: the reported deaths of nine people connected to the original film; a mysterious fire that erupted on the set; and William Friedkin's unorthodox directing style. Also: the difficulty that author William Blatty, who directed the third film, had with the studio; and the many problems surrounding the prequel, “Exorcist: The Beginning.”
Mel Gibson is profiled. The American-born actor, who emigrated to Australia as a youth with his family, first found success as “Mad Max” in 1979, and went on to star in a string of box-office hits. Included: the controversy surrounding “The Passion of the Christ,” Gibson's 2004 film chronicling the final hours of Jesus Christ. Also: insights from film critics Michael Medved, Roger Ebert and Richard Roeper; journalist Sheryl Berk; and Abraham Foxman of the Anti-Defamation League.
The legacy of beauty pageants in American popular culture is explored. Included: the origins of pageants; the nature of the competition; scandals and controversies.
Kathie Lee Gifford discusses life out of the spotlight in this profile of the popular personality. Topics include the sweatshop scandal and her post-morning show life. Also shedding insight into Gifford is her former manager, David Martin; writer Mary Alice Kellogg; TV GUIDE's Craig Tomashoff; and friend Helen Gurley Brown.
Tammy Faye Messner, her son Jay Bakker and husband Roe Messner offer insights into her life, including her marriage to PTL minister Jim Bakker; and her battle with cancer.
Melanie Griffith is profiled.
Oprah Winfrey's remarkable life is chronicled in this clip-rich episode, which includes footage from her news career and early talk-show days. The profile includes comments from her best friend Gayle King; Dr. Phil McGraw; personal trainer Bob Greene; and Chris Clark of Nashville's WLAC, who gave Winfrey her first on-air opportunity. The profile also touches upon the abuse she suffered as a child; her relationship with Stedman Graham; and her battles with controlling her weight.
Jennifer Lopez is profiled. Included: how the one-time “Fly Girl” transformed herself into box-office superstar and chart-topping pop diva.
Elvira hosts this look at women in horror films, chronicling the changes in their roles, from the screaming victims of yesteryear to today's fierce warriors. The episode features numerous movie clips, plus interviews with actresses Julie Adams (“Creature from the Black Lagoon”); Janet Leigh (“Psycho”); Jamie Lee Curtis (“Halloween”); Jennifer Tilly (“Bride of Chuckie”); and Betsy Palmer and Adrienne King (“Friday the 13th”). Horror directors Clive Barker, Wes Craven and George Romero also comment.
Jane Pauley is profiled. The popular television personality first turned heads as a host of “Today,” and now hosts her own talk show.
The story behind “The Apprentice” is chronicled.
Geraldo Rivera is profiled. Included: his start as a serious journalist; diversion into the talk-show realm; and his return to reporting the news.
Montel Williams is profiled. The former military intelligence officer is one of Americas most popular television talk show hosts. Included: his battle with multiple sclerosis.
The next generation of European royalty is profiled.
Reality TV vixens Omarosa Manigault-Smith (of “The Apprentice”), Trishelle Cannatella (of “Real World”) and Allison Irwin (of “Big Brother”) are profiled.
One-time Commodore Lionel Richie and his adopted daughter Nicole, who found fame via “The Simple Life,” are profiled.
The story behind the hit TV series “Survivor” is related. The overview features insights from many of the show's contestants, including Susan Hawk, Richard Hatch and Rudy Boesch from the first season; Ethan Zohn and Kim Johnson from the third season; Rupert Boneham, Sandra Diaz-Twine and Christa Haidi from season 7; as well as executive producer Mark Burnett; and David Kronke of the L.A. Daily News.
Billionaires Richard Branson and George Maloof are profiled. The Branson portion includes insights from Branson himself, as well as Robert Samuelson, Virgin's director of corporate development; adventurer Steve Fossett; and Jon Murray, executive producer of “The Rebel Billionaire.” The Maloof segment includes remarks from his brothers Joe, Gavin and Phil.
The story of Mary Kay Letourneau, a teacher who was convicted of child rape in 1997 for sleeping with a then 12-year-old boy, is chronicled.
The “Wheel of Fortune” saga is spun, from the days of Chuck Woolery and Susan Stafford to Pat Sajak and Vanna White. The chronicle includes insights from the show's creator, Merv Griffin; the show's original producer, Nancy Jones; Susan Stafford; and Rolf Benirschke, who hosted one season of the series.
The often stormy lives led by rock star progeny are spotlighted. Included: insights from David Crosby's son James Raymond; Jim Croce's son A.J.; Rick Nelson's twin sons Matthew and Gunnar; Hank Williams Jr.'s daughter Holly; and Warren Zevon's son Jordan. Also interviewed: Rolling Stone's David Wild and Billboard's Bram Teitelman.
Sylvester Stallone's “Rocky”-like rise to becoming a box-office champ is chronicled.
The cast of Full House comes back and they talk about the show.
Former supermodel Janice Dickinson is profiled. Topics include her childhood; her life in the fast lane; and her relationships.
Romances that spark between famous inmates and their fans are examined, including relationships with Ted Bundy and the Menendez brothers.
John Ritter's life story is related in interviews with family and friends and a plethora of film footage. The bio touches his early acting career, including his first TV appearance on “The Dating Game,” recalls his success on “Three's Company” and relives his return to TV on “8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter.” The profile also features archival interviews with Ritter, as well as insights from his wife, Amy Yasbeck; Katey Sagal; Henry Winkler; Joyce DeWitt; and Suzanne Somers.
“I Love Lucy,” the Emmy-winning sitcom starring Lucille Ball and her real-life husband Desi Arnaz, is remembered. The classic comedy enjoyed high ratings during its six-year run in the 1950s.
Mary Tyler Moore is profiled. The episode examines her days with “The Dick Van Dyke Show” and her classy self-titled 1970s sitcom; and delves behind the scenes to detail her off-screen life, which includes two failed marriages, battles with alcoholism and diabetes, and the death of her son. Insights are provided by Dick Van Dyke; Carl Reiner; Gavin MacLeod; Betty White; TV GUIDE's Ileane Rudolph; and, via archival clips, Moore's ex-husband Grant Tinker and Moore.
A wealth of archival clips accents this thorough profile of Dolly Parton, chronicling her rise from an impoverished childhood to become a country-music superstar and pop-culture icon. The biography includes insights from Parton herself, old friend Porter Wagoner, her brother Randy and sister Stella, “9 to 5” costars Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, and Kenny Rogers.
Legendary actor Jack Nicholson is profiled. The biography includes archival interviews with Nicholson, and features insights from Robert Evans, who produced “Chinatown”; Art Garfunkel, who costarred with Nicholson in the classic “Carnal Knowledge”; actors Martin Landau and Harry Dean Stanton; Roger Corman, who was Nicholson's first director; biographer Patrick McGilligan; film historian Leonard Maltin; and several childhood friends.
An examination of the extensive media coverage given to certain murders, such as those of JonBenet Ramsey and Laci Peterson, while others are largely ignored. Included: insights from Denise Brown (Nicole Brown Simpson's sister); famed defense attorney Gerry Spence; Harvey Levin of “Celebrity Justice”; Court TV's Diane Dimond; and “Law & Order” producer Rene Balcer, among others.
Lindsay Lohan is profiled. The biography details her Long Island roots and chronicles her showbiz career and personal life. Included: insights from her mother, Dina; Teen People's Laura Morgan; Atoosa Rubenstein, editor of Seventeen magazine; and Bruce Murphy, her father's friend.
Amber Frey, the “other woman” in the Scott Peterson case, is profiled. The overview features excerpts from her taped conversations with Peterson and insights from Frey; her father, Ron Frey; her lawyer Gloria Allred; Court TV's Catherine Crier and Nancy Grace; and friends Cynthia Valenzuela, Betty Willis and Mary Powell. Also commenting is Laurie Levinson, a law professor at Loyola Law School; Jon Buehler of the Modesto Police Dept.; and prosecutor Dave Harris.
Stock-car racing---second only to pro football as a televised sport---is spotlighted through interviews with many NASCAR stars, including Richard Petty, Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr., and plenty of archival footage. The episode recounts the history of the sport, including its roots in moonshining; and explains how the 1979 Daytona 500 boosted its popularity. Also interviewed: Kenny Wallace; Jimmie Johnson; Kim Crosby; and Ryan and Krissy Newman.
A report on serial killers includes a look at the FBI's efforts to understand their violent behavior.
True Hollywood Story profiles the activities of a real-life CSI Unit.
Hip-hop superstar Snoop Dogg is profiled.
The rise to fame of Jessica Simpson and her sister, Ashlee, is detailed, along with the role their dad, Joe, played in shaping their careers.
The early '90s sitcom “Blossom” is revisited via interviews with series star Mayim Bialik; costars Finola Hughes, David Lascher, Courtney Chase and Michael Stoyanov; the show's creator/executive producer Don Reo; producer Josh Goldstein; US Weekly's Dina Sansing; and Ray Richmond of the Hollywood Reporter.
Brooke Shields is profiled. The overview includes insights from “Pretty Baby” producer Polly Platt; childhood friend Lisa D'Allensandro; the Village Voice's Michael Musto; Peri Gilpin; and Kevin Nealon.
“Desperate Housewives,” the ABC drama series that earned 15 Emmy nominations in its maiden season, is spotlighted. Included: profiles of stars Marcia Cross, Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Eva Longoria and Nicollette Sheridan, detailing how each arrived on Wisteria Lane. Also: archival interviews with the actresses; insights from friends, coworkers and showbiz observers; and archival footage, including Longoria's win at the Miss Corpus Christi pageant in 1998.
Pop star Britney Spears and her husband, Kevin Federline, are profiled.
A profile of actor-activist Angelina Jolie. Included: insights from her estranged father, Jon Voight; and home videos. Also interviewed: Movieline Magazine writer Lawrence Grobel; and Us Weekly West Coast editor Dina Sansing.
Tyra Banks is profiled.
Shania Twain, Faith Hill and the Dixie Chicks discuss their rise to country-music stardom in this profile.
Examining the impact the success of “Dawson's Creek” had on the lives of the show's young stars.
Profiling three female “American Idol” winners, Kelly Clarkson, Fantasia Barrino and Carrie Underwood, and their struggle to maintain their fame after the show.
A behind-the-scenes look at the sitcom "Home Improvement" and the challenges during production, including legal troubles, mounting costs and cast members with immense power.
Examining the sitcom “Who's the Boss?” and the relationship between stars Tony Danza and Judith Light.
Profiling the Baldwin family, including Alec, Daniel, Billy and Stephen. Included: previously unaired home video of the brothers.
A profile of supermodel Kate Moss.
A profile of Tori Spelling includes interview with Spelling, her brother Randy Spelling and Jennie Garth.
"America's Next Top Model" is spotlighted, detailing the behind-the-scenes drama of the hit reality series. Included: comments from past winners Adrienne Curry, Naima Mora and Eva Pigford; and judges J. Alexander, Nigel Barker, Janice Dickinson, Jay Manuel and Nole Marin.
Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards' relationship is examined.
A profile of Hugh Hefner examines his life, loves, and the Playboy enterprise.
Olivia Newton-John's life and career are examined. Included: her bout with breast cancer.
Profiling the stars of "American Pie," including Jason Biggs, Tara Reid, Seann William Scott, Mena Suvari, Shannon Elizabeth and Chris Klein.
A profile of Colin Farrell includes his comments on his "bad boy" image and career.
The stars of "That '70s Show" are profiled. Included: interviews with Ashton Kutcher, Topher Grace, Wilmer Valderrama, Mila Kunis, Danny Masterson and Laura Prepon. Also: footage of the series finale.
Profiling "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell, who comments on his career. Included: interviews with Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Ryan Seacrest.
Profiling the stars of "Charles in Charge."
Profiling the female cast of "Sex and the City." Included: interviews with writer Sarah Wildman and Lou Thornton, who was originally cast as Samantha.
Rod Stewart and his daughter Kimberly are profiled.
The turbulent life of supermodel Naomi Campbell is the subject of this episode.
Profiling the wives and girlfriends of major hip-hop stars, including Ice-T, Snoop Dogg, Big Boi and Sean "Diddy" Combs.
Pink walks the walk with an outspoken and in-your-face attitude that radiates through her hair. THS sits down for an exclusive talk with a musical dare devil.
A profile of Kelly Ripa with commentary from family and friends, including husband Mark Consuelos and cohost Regis Philbin.
A look at "Punky Brewster" and its star, Soleil Moon Frye.
A profile of Michael J. Fox features comments from friends and costars, including Meredith Baxter, Barbara Walters, Barry Bostwick, and his wife, Tracy Pollan, who offer insight into Fox's career and battle with Parkinson's disease.
Female stars of "The O.C." are profiled, including Mischa Barton, Rachel Bilson, Kristin Cavalleri and Lauren Conrad.
Examining “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” and the cult status of Leatherface that has developed since the movie's release 30 years ago.
A look at the film “Scarface”, including reactions to the movie's release and its continuing influence.
Athletes' private lives are revealed.
Cast members of “Friends” reflect on the experiences behind the scenes of the hit comedy. Those commenting include James Michael Tyler, Maggie Wheeler and Elliot Gould.
A profile of supermodel Christie Brinkley includes comments from her daughter Alexa Ray Joel.
A look at the life and career of David Hasselhoff includes commentary from his daughters and Simon Cowell.
The cast of “Seinfeld” are profiled, including a look at their careers and Michael Richard's run-in with hecklers.
An insider's look at “24” includes comments from writers, producers and the stars of the series, including Kiefer Sutherland.
A report on serial killers includes a look at the FBI's efforts to understand their violent behavior.
The Andrea Yates case is examined. In 2002, the Houston housewife was convicted in the 2001 drowning deaths of her children and sentenced to life in prison.
Examining the film “Mean Girls,” as well as real so-called “mean girls” in Hollywood.
Examining the lives of U.S. Presidents' daughters.
This Emmy-winning television personality and author is taking the world by storm and shows no sign of slowing anytime soon.
Behind the scenes of “Dancing With the Stars.”
Behind the scenes of the “Mickey Mouse Club.”
Steven Tyler and his daughter Liv Tyler are profiled.
Brandy Norwood is profiled.
Wives of rock stars are interviewed, including Sheryl Cooper, Suzette Snider, Lia Neil, Tera Patrick, Susan Holmes and Perla Hudson.
Six ordinary Americans share their extraordinary lives. Included: a former flight attendant whose heroism shone during a 1992 airplane crash; a woman once married into the mob who become a stunt driver; a pro football player who overcame a family tragedy; a former Miss Florida rebounding from a horrific car accident; a paraplegic surfer; an unconventional “Mr. Mom.”
A profile of Vanessa Williams.
From the original five to the new Rosie-centric era, THS goes behind the scenes and gets down to the dirty business of chatter with the ladies from The View.
From being General Hospital's bad boy to eight years on the hit show Full House, TV heartthrob John Stamos was riding high on the fame rollercoaster until he suddenly took a dive.
Comedienne Kathy Griffin is profiled in this installment of the series.
Dempsey has had both his ups and downs the past two decades, and now seems to have been completely forgotten about, that is is until he may a rise again as a stethoscope swinging stud.
A close look at the Kardashian family, led by Bruce and Kris Jenner.
Luke has kept a low profile as of late, but when it comes to brother Owen, his misadventures have turned the cameras on him once again.
A profile on Mariska Hargitay, daughter of sex kitten Jayne Mansfield and strongman Mickey Hartigay. From her start on TV in ER to her costarring stint on Law and Order.
A profile on the Pussycat Dolls, who had their start in the Strip and made a jump to the charts to become a pop phenomenon.
THS profiles actress Charlize Theron career and takes a look at her interesting career choices and puts together the puzzle pieces of her complicated personal history.
A look at the Heath Ledger's quick rise in Hollywood as an established actor, followed by an unexpected death in 2008.
A profile of singer Britney Spears with interviews of her inner circle of friends as we try to understand why she continues with her self-destructive lifestyle.
This profile focuses of Girls Gone Wild creator, Joe Francis. His video business included young women who were paid to strip and/or participate in sexual activities in front of a camera for cash. Joe fled after being charged with taping underage girls in the nude.
An examination of the characters from the film Tropic Thunder.
A profile of an entrepreneur, author, model, and mother, Kimora Lee Simmons.
Possibly one of the most influential woman in the world today, Oprah Winfrey continues with her talk show while inspiring by doing charitable work.
She is known in the fashion world as "The Body", Heidi proves she is more than just a beautiful woman.
Star Jones has been a lawyer, television personality and an author, seeing her share of controversy. She has reinvented herself many times whether it's her dramatic weight loss or unexpected divorce.
A profile on the life of Hulk Hogan and his ex-wife Linda, and kids Brooke and Nick, who was just released from prison after spending six months for his part in the car crash which left his best friend in a coma. Hulk and Linda seemed the perfect couple until suddenly she filed for divorce and recently revealed it was due to Hulk's extramarital affair with Brooke's 19 year old best friend.
A profile featuring actress Reese Witherspoon and her movie career, so far.
A profile of Celine Dion who started with humbles beginnings to become a singer of unparalleled talent.
A profile of American Idol runner-up Clay Aiken, who has gone on to receive his own record deal and made a CD. Since then he has announced that he is gay, and had a child.
A look at today's popular young stars, from Miley Cyrus to Zac Efron and the Jonas Brothers.
A profile on actress Jennifer Aniston, from her days on Friends to moving on to motion pictures. Plus, her dating Brad Pitt caused the paparazzi to watch for them 24/7, as did their breakup and subsequent romances since.
A profile on Howie Mandel which explains his struggles with obsessive-compulsive-disorder, and reveals how this shaved headed comic became a worldwide icon.
This episode focuses the light on singer Sheryl Crow, featuring a look at her career and her personal life, including her scare with cancer.
A profile of former child actor Mario Lopez who has grown into a host for many shows, including the Miss America pageant.
Former Poison lead singer/reality star Bret Michaels is featured in this episode.
A profile of the career and life of rapper/actor LL Cool J.
Eva Longoria Parker's rise to stardom was far from quick despite her success on Desperate Housewives making her an seemingly overnight sensation. From bit roles on General Hospital to a big role on The Young and the Restless...and having already suffered a failed marriage and her second one being scrutinized by the media, she has truly paid her dues in Hollywood. Now THS takes an in-depth look behind the scenes to bring you the true story of her rise to the top.
Following an incredible 500-episode run, THS has chosen the top 10 most compelling stories, complete with all-new interviews of the featured celebrities with an update on where they are today.
A profile of actor Patrick Swayze, who has witnessed adversity first hand during his remarkable career. Watch as this inspirational journey as we tell the story of one of the leading actors of his generation.
Magician Criss Angel is the focus of this episode.
A profile on the wives of some of baseball's most famous and infamous players is the subject of this episode.
THS retraces the final day of screen and stage actress Natasha Richardson's life, as she unexpectedly died after what appeared to be a minor fall on a ski slope in Canada on March 18, 2009, at the age of 45.
A profile featuring the life of actress/artist/70's icon Farrah Fawcett. From her marriage to Lee Majors, to her role on Charlies Angels, to her life with Ryan O'Neil, and finally her long bout with cancer which ended her life.
An investigative look into the sport of bodybuilding, where we find out what attracts women to the sport, both personally and professionally, and what sacrifices they make to achieve their freaky physiques.
A profile concerning the daughters of Rock 'n Roll legends.
A profile of the life and career of actress Courteney Cox, from bit roles to a starring role on a hit TV series to a movie actress.
A Unique Look At The Whimsical Lives Of The World’s Most Famous Sisters Is Revealed In The One Hour.
Episode includes exclusive insights from school friends, neighbors and journalists who have followed the Middleton’s throughout the years.
Among those interviewed for the one-hour special include journalists who followed the case, former boyfriends and high school friends, defense attorneys and even Zenaida Gonzalez, a woman with the same name as the "nanny" Anthony claimed kidnapped her child.
A look at some of the most jaw-dropping stars' fall from grace and what has happened since their wrong turns.
Joan and Melissa Rivers discuss their lives.