Biography

1Drew Barrymore: Beating the Odds

Sep 8, 1999

Born into a famous family of talented, but troubled actors, Drew Barrymore overcomes turmoil to become a Hollywood superstar.

2Fred Gwynne: More Than a Munster

Oct 19, 1999

Documentary about the life and career of Fred Gwynne.

3Elizabeth Montgomery: A Touch of Magic

Feb 15, 1999

A look at actress Elizabeth Montgomery, best known for her starring role as Samantha on "Bewitched".

5Richard Speck: Natural Born Killer

Aug 18, 1999

7Andre the Giant

Jan 13, 1999

Documentary, released by the World Wrestling Federation, about the late wrestling superstar Andre the Giant, portraying his childhood in a small French village, his rise to fame as a professional wrestler, and his slow physical decline and eventual death in 1993. With commentaries by Vince McMahon, Classy Freddie Blassie, Killer Kowalski and Gorilla Monsoon, as well as Andre's brother and friends.

8Ceausescu: The Unrepentant Tyrant

Sep 21, 2000

The life of the despotic Communist ruler who rose from the poor fields of rural Romania to the luxurious heights of political power. From loved and respected leader, he turned into a despised tyrant, and his execution in 1989 marked the bloody end to a bloody regime.

10Gene Tierney: A Shattered Portrait

44 minMar 26, 1999

A made-for-TV biography with an overview of Tierney's career and personal life. The highlight is perhaps an interview with her former husband, Oleg Cassini, who calls Tierney "an extraordinary genetic marvel."

12The Tiffanys: Mark of Excellence

Feb 28, 1999

13Linda Darnell: Hollywood's Fallen Angel

Aug 24, 1999

Linda Darnell had the looks and talent to be a great Hollywood leading lady, but never quite delivered on her potential. This is the story of her rather sad life and tragically early death.

14Mick Foley: Madman Unmasked

Nov 19, 1999

Get behind the mask of Mankind - all about Mick Foley, from his beginnings to his success in the WWF.

15Marquis de Sade: The Depraved Aristocrat

Jul 14, 1997

This is a disturbing look at the infamous aristocrat whose name has become synonymous with sexual depravity.

16Queen Noor: Between Two Realms

Nov 1, 1999

Chronicles the fairy-tale romance of Jordan's late King Hussein and all-American girl Lisa Halaby.

18The Osmonds: Pure and Simple

Sep 9, 1999

19Tanya Tucker: Country Rebel

Date to be announced

20Susan Hayward: The Brooklyn Bombshell

Dec 2, 1998

21The Carpenters: Harmony and Heartbreak

Jan 12, 1998

22Peter O'Toole: Acting Out Loud

Oct 7, 1999

23Wayne Newton: King of Las Vegas

Date to be announced

24Dinah Shore: Sealed with a Kiss

Oct 19, 1998

25Dorothy Dandridge: Little Girl Lost

Aug 23, 1999

26Ida Lupino: Through the Lens

Mar 24, 1998

28John Steinbeck: An American Author

Mar 23, 1999

Profile of the American writer John Steinbeck, author of "The Grapes of Wrath," "Of Mice and Men," "East of Eden" and "Cannery Row."

31Bob Fosse: Dancing on the Edge

Aug 24, 1999

32William Holden: An Untamed Spirit

Apr 27, 1999

Peter Graves narrates this account of the life and career of William Franklin Beedle, Jr., from his 1918 birth, in O'Fallon, Illinois, to his formative years in Monrovia and South Pasadena, California, where William enters Pasadena Playhouse to begin his acting career for which he would later become famous as screen star William Holden.

33Angie Dickinson: Tinseltown's Classiest Broad

Oct 26, 1999