E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
E! True Hollywood Story is an American documentary series on E! that deals with famous Hollywood celebrities, movies, TV shows and also well-known public figures. Among the topics covered on the program include salacious re-tellings of Hollywood secrets, show-biz scandals, celebrity murders and mysteries, porn-star biographies, and "where-are-they-now?" investigations of former child stars. It frequently features in-depth interviews, actual courtroom footage, and dramatic reenactments. When aired on the E! network, episodes will be updated to reflect the current life or status of the subject.
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Episode 1 - Dark Obsession: The Stalking and Murder of Rebecca Schaeffer
Release Date: 1996-08-21Struggling 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.
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Episode 2 - The Life and Death of Sam Kinison
Release Date: 1996-08-31This 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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Episode 3 - The Selena Murder Trial
Release Date: 1996-12-07Profiling the 1995 murder of Tajano star Selena by former fan club president, Yolanda Saldavar. Re-enactments included such as the courtroom.
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Episode 4 - Margaux Hemingway
Release Date: 1997-01-12Margaux 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.
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Episode 5 - River Phoenix
Release Date: 1997-02-16The special explaining the tragic death of a well-known, talented actor.
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Episode 6 - Dominique Dunne: An American Tragedy
Release Date: 1997-02-23A touching episode on the short life of American actress Dominique Dunne and her arrival on the Hollywood scene.
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Episode 7 - Macaulay Culkin: A Child's Rise, a Family's Fall
Release Date: 1997-04-20Profiling 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.
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Episode 8 - Karen Carpenter
Release Date: 1997-04-13This episode is dedicated to Karen Carpenter's musical career, her life and her struggle with anorexia nervosa.
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Episode 9 - Bettie Page: From Pinup to Sex Queen
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Episode 10 - Anthony Perkins
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Episode 11 - Anna Nicole Smith
Release Date: 2001-09-23An insight into Anna Nicole's tumultuous life.
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Episode 12 - Power, Greed, Murder: The Making of the Cotton Club Movie
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Episode 13 - Michael Landon
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Episode 14 - Jan-Michael Vincent
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Episode 17 - Brandon Lee
Release Date: 1997-09-07 -
Episode 18 - Christian Brando
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Episode 19 - Gilda Radner
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Episode 20 - Ray Combs
Release Date: 1997-11-16This episode tells the story of game show host and comedian Ray Combs, best known for hosting "The New Family Feud".
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Episode 21 - Gianni Versace
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Episode 22 - Natalie Wood
Release Date: 1997-12-14