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The Life and Death of Sam Kinison
This episode focuses on the life of Sam Kinison, who started as a preacher but rapidly became famous as a comedian, then later died suddenly in a car crash.
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This episode focuses on the life of Sam Kinison, who started as a preacher but rapidly became famous as a comedian, then later died suddenly in a car crash.
Season 1
1Dark Obsession: The Stalking and Murder of Rebecca Schaeffer
Aug 21, 1996
Struggling model turned actress Rebecca Schaeffer, knew she had it all. Her big break came in 1986, when she starred in the CBS sitcom "My Sister Sam". Her life was cut short at 21 by an obsessed fan Robert John Bardo.
2The Life and Death of Sam Kinison
Aug 31, 1996Now viewing
This episode focuses on the life of Sam Kinison, who started as a preacher but rapidly became famous as a comedian, then later died suddenly in a car crash.
3The Selena Murder Trial
Dec 7, 1996
Profiling the 1995 murder of Tajano star Selena by former fan club president, Yolanda Saldavar. Re-enactments included such as the courtroom.
4Margaux Hemingway
Jan 12, 1997
Margaux Hemingway was a supermodel and actress who died in July 1996. This episode tells her story, from her success as a fashion model to her struggle with alcoholism and bulimia.
5River Phoenix
Feb 16, 1997
The special explaining the tragic death of a well-known, talented actor.
6Dominique Dunne: An American Tragedy
Feb 23, 1997
A touching episode on the short life of American actress Dominique Dunne and her arrival on the Hollywood scene.
7Macaulay Culkin: A Child's Rise, a Family's Fall
Apr 20, 1997
Profiling child actor Macaulay Culkin. Culkin, was the huge money maker in three box hits "Home Alone", "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York" and, "My Girl". His life was destroyed with financial and family troubles.
8Karen Carpenter
Apr 13, 1997
This episode is dedicated to Karen Carpenter's musical career, her life and her struggle with anorexia nervosa.
9Bettie Page: From Pinup to Sex Queen
Apr 27, 1997
10Anthony Perkins
Date to be announced
11Anna Nicole Smith
Sep 23, 2001
An insight into Anna Nicole's tumultuous life.
12Power, Greed, Murder: The Making of the Cotton Club Movie
May 25, 1997
13Michael Landon
Jun 29, 1997
14Jan-Michael Vincent
Jul 13, 1997
15Grace, Caroline and Stephanie: The Curse of the Royal Family
Date to be announced
16Death in Malibu: The Murder of Charlie Minor
Date to be announced
17Brandon Lee
Sep 7, 1997
The documentary covered the life and tragic death of actor, Brandon Lee, son of actor, Bruce Lee.
18Christian Brando
Date to be announced
19Gilda Radner
Oct 19, 1997
20Ray Combs
Nov 16, 1997
This episode tells the story of game show host and comedian Ray Combs, best known for hosting "The New Family Feud".
21Gianni Versace
Date to be announced
22Natalie Wood
Dec 14, 1997