E! True Hollywood Story
Season 1
1996 • 22 Episodes
Episodes
1. Dark Obsession: The Stalking and Murder of Rebecca Schaeffer
August 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.
2. The Life and Death of Sam Kinison
August 31, 1996
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.
3. The Selena Murder Trial
December 7, 1996
Profiling the 1995 murder of Tajano star Selena by former fan club president, Yolanda Saldavar. Re-enactments included such as the courtroom.
4. Margaux Hemingway
January 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.
5. River Phoenix
February 16, 1997
The special explaining the tragic death of a well-known, talented actor.
6. Dominique Dunne: An American Tragedy
February 23, 1997
A touching episode on the short life of American actress Dominique Dunne and her arrival on the Hollywood scene.
7. Macaulay Culkin: A Child's Rise, a Family's Fall
April 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.
8. Karen Carpenter
April 13, 1997
This episode is dedicated to Karen Carpenter's musical career, her life and her struggle with anorexia nervosa.
9. Bettie Page: From Pinup to Sex Queen
April 27, 1997
No overview available.
10. Anthony Perkins
No overview available.
11. Anna Nicole Smith
September 23, 2001
An insight into Anna Nicole's tumultuous life.
12. Power, Greed, Murder: The Making of the Cotton Club Movie
May 25, 1997
No overview available.
13. Michael Landon
June 29, 1997
No overview available.
14. Jan-Michael Vincent
July 13, 1997
No overview available.
15. Grace, Caroline and Stephanie: The Curse of the Royal Family
No overview available.
16. Death in Malibu: The Murder of Charlie Minor
No overview available.
17. Brandon Lee
September 7, 1997
No overview available.
18. Christian Brando
No overview available.
19. Gilda Radner
October 19, 1997
No overview available.
20. Ray Combs
November 16, 1997
This episode tells the story of game show host and comedian Ray Combs, best known for hosting "The New Family Feud".
21. Gianni Versace
No overview available.
22. Natalie Wood
December 14, 1997
No overview available.