Before They Were Stars — Season 1, Episode 8: 108
Documentary • 30 min • 1 season, 9 episodes
Episode synopsis
OLDIES BUT GOODIES COUNTDOWN -- A look at early musical performances by David Hasslhoff, Sarah Jessica Parker and Tony Bennett. MAN IN A BATTLE...WITH HIMSELF! -- Actor Robert DeNiro in his 1971 movie, The Swap. STAR ANECDOTES -- A New Jersey actress recalls the young Jason Alexander and The Larry Sanders Show star Jeffrey Tambor recalls his many hairy roles. GUESS WHO? -- Audience members identify Hugh Grant and Josie Bisset. AS THE STAR TURNS -- Lauren Holly is shown in a 1987 episode of All My Children. ANIMAL MAGNETISM -- This segment features stars Matt LeBlanc, Jeff Bridges and Farrah Fawcett in their early work with animals. BEFORE THEY WERE STARS YEARBOOK -- Featuring high school photos of John Goodman, Meg Ryan and Robin Williams. JOKE OF THE WEEK -- Comedian Richard Lewis is shown during a 1975 performance on The Mike Douglas Show. BEHIND THE SCENES -- A very early look at film star Bruce Willis. MAILBAG -- Scott Baio answers an inquiry about early commercials by Danny Aiello
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.