Seasons & episodes

S1 · E1Dark Obsession: The Stalking and Murder of Rebecca Schaeffer 1996-08-21

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.

S1 · E2The Life and Death of Sam Kinison 1996-08-31

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.

S1 · E3The Selena Murder Trial 1996-12-07

Profiling the 1995 murder of Tajano star Selena by former fan club president, Yolanda Saldavar. Re-enactments included such as the courtroom.

S1 · E4Margaux Hemingway 1997-01-12

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.

S1 · E5River Phoenix 1997-02-16

The special explaining the tragic death of a well-known, talented actor.

S1 · E6Dominique Dunne: An American Tragedy 1997-02-23

A touching episode on the short life of American actress Dominique Dunne and her arrival on the Hollywood scene.

S1 · E7Macaulay Culkin: A Child's Rise, a Family's Fall 1997-04-20

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.

S1 · E8Karen Carpenter 1997-04-13

This episode is dedicated to Karen Carpenter's musical career, her life and her struggle with anorexia nervosa.

S1 · E9Bettie Page: From Pinup to Sex Queen 1997-04-27