Before They Were Stars — Season 1, Episode 6: 106
Documentary • 30 min • 1 season, 9 episodes
Episode synopsis
WHEN THEY WERE SQUARES -- This opening segment features Brett Butler, Ellen DeGeneres, Brad Pitt and Jerry Seinfeld as they appeared on the game show Hollywood Squares. JOKE OF THE WEEK -- A look back at an early stand-up comedy performance by Wayne's World and Saturday Night Live star Dana Carvey. STAR ANECDOTES -- Jeopardy's Alex Trebek looks back at an early TV appearance while a neighbor reminisces about singer/actress Dolly Parton. GUESS WHO? -- Audience members are challenged to recognize Suzanne Pleshette and Shannon Doherty. AS THE STAR TURNS -- Featuring Kevin Bacon's early appearance on The Guiding Light. BEFORE THEY WERE STARS YEARBOOK -- Old high school yearbook photos of Woody Harrelson, Luke Perry and Susan Sarandon. SONG OF THE WEEK -- A look back at actor Lou Gossett, Jr. performing a song in 1970. WHAT'S COOKIN' -- These early performances featuring food and stars include Emma Thompson, David Letterman and Jeff Daniels. YESTERDAY'S NEWS -- Comedian George Carlin in a 1
About Before They Were Stars
Before They Were Stars is a 1996 30-minute American ABC television show which was hosted by Scott Baio, with John Cramer as announcer and narrator; it was preceded by four specials, each an hour long. The term "Before They Were Stars" has since become widely used by television shows and magazines when featuring segments and articles on famous actors in their lesser-known performances.