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E! True Hollywood Story

E! True Hollywood Story

TV-141996•1h 0m•8.1/10
Documentary

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8.1/10(79)

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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Production

E! Entertainment Television, Wilshire Studios

Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

August 21, 1996

Last Aired

May 22, 2014

Networks

E!

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Dark Obsession: The Stalking and Murder of Rebecca Schaeffer
Air date: 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.
E2
The Life and Death of Sam Kinison
Air date: 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.
E3
The Selena Murder Trial
Air date: 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.
E4
Margaux Hemingway
Air date: 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.
E5
River Phoenix
Air date: 1997-02-16
The special explaining the tragic death of a well-known, talented actor.
E6
Dominique Dunne: An American Tragedy
Air date: 1997-02-23
A touching episode on the short life of American actress Dominique Dunne and her arrival on the Hollywood scene.
E7
Macaulay Culkin: A Child's Rise, a Family's Fall
Air date: 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.
E8
Karen Carpenter
Air date: 1997-04-13
This episode is dedicated to Karen Carpenter's musical career, her life and her struggle with anorexia nervosa.
E9
Bettie Page: From Pinup to Sex Queen
Air date: 1997-04-27
E10
Anthony Perkins
E11
Anna Nicole Smith
Air date: 2001-09-23
An insight into Anna Nicole's tumultuous life.
E12
Power, Greed, Murder: The Making of the Cotton Club Movie
Air date: 1997-05-25
E13
Michael Landon
Air date: 1997-06-29
E14
Jan-Michael Vincent
Air date: 1997-07-13
E15
Grace, Caroline and Stephanie: The Curse of the Royal Family
E16
Death in Malibu: The Murder of Charlie Minor
E17
Brandon Lee
Air date: 1997-09-07
The documentary covered the life and tragic death of actor, Brandon Lee, son of actor, Bruce Lee.
E18
Christian Brando
E19
Gilda Radner
Air date: 1997-10-19
E20
Ray Combs
Air date: 1997-11-16
This episode tells the story of game show host and comedian Ray Combs, best known for hosting "The New Family Feud".
E21
Gianni Versace
E22
Natalie Wood
Air date: 1997-12-14

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