SERIES8.1· TMDB· 1996 · 16 Seasons
E! True Hollywood Story
Documentary
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.
Episodes
Season 1 · 22 Episodes
- 01Dark Obsession: The Stalking and Murder of Rebecca Schaeffer
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.
- 02The Life and Death of Sam Kinison
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.
- 03The Selena Murder Trial
Profiling the 1995 murder of Tajano star Selena by former fan club president, Yolanda Saldavar. Re-enactments included such as the courtroom.
- 04Margaux Hemingway
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.
- 05River Phoenix
The special explaining the tragic death of a well-known, talented actor.
- 06Dominique Dunne: An American Tragedy
A touching episode on the short life of American actress Dominique Dunne and her arrival on the Hollywood scene.
- 07Macaulay Culkin: A Child's Rise, a Family's Fall
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.
- 08Karen Carpenter
This episode is dedicated to Karen Carpenter's musical career, her life and her struggle with anorexia nervosa.
- 09Bettie Page: From Pinup to Sex Queen
- 10Anthony Perkins
- 11Anna Nicole Smith
An insight into Anna Nicole's tumultuous life.
- 12Power, Greed, Murder: The Making of the Cotton Club Movie
- 13Michael Landon
- 14Jan-Michael Vincent
- 15Grace, Caroline and Stephanie: The Curse of the Royal Family
- 16Death in Malibu: The Murder of Charlie Minor
- 17Brandon Lee
The documentary covered the life and tragic death of actor, Brandon Lee, son of actor, Bruce Lee.
- 18Christian Brando
- 19Gilda Radner
- 20Ray Combs
This episode tells the story of game show host and comedian Ray Combs, best known for hosting "The New Family Feud".
- 21Gianni Versace
- 22Natalie Wood
