About this season
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 (22)
1. Dark Obsession: The Stalking and Murder of Rebecca Schaeffer
Aired 21 August 1996
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.
2. The Life and Death of Sam Kinison
Aired 31 August 1996
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.
3. The Selena Murder Trial
Aired 7 December 1996
Profiling the 1995 murder of Tajano star Selena by former fan club president, Yolanda Saldavar. Re-enactments included such as the courtroom.
4. Margaux Hemingway
Aired 12 January 1997
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.
5. River Phoenix
Aired 16 February 1997
The special explaining the tragic death of a well-known, talented actor.
6. Dominique Dunne: An American Tragedy
Aired 23 February 1997
A touching episode on the short life of American actress Dominique Dunne and her arrival on the Hollywood scene.
7. Macaulay Culkin: A Child's Rise, a Family's Fall
Aired 20 April 1997
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.
8. Karen Carpenter
Aired 13 April 1997
This episode is dedicated to Karen Carpenter's musical career, her life and her struggle with anorexia nervosa.
9. Bettie Page: From Pinup to Sex Queen
Aired 27 April 1997
10. Anthony Perkins
11. Anna Nicole Smith
Aired 23 September 2001
An insight into Anna Nicole's tumultuous life.
12. Power, Greed, Murder: The Making of the Cotton Club Movie
Aired 25 May 1997
13. Michael Landon
Aired 29 June 1997
14. Jan-Michael Vincent
Aired 13 July 1997
15. Grace, Caroline and Stephanie: The Curse of the Royal Family
16. Death in Malibu: The Murder of Charlie Minor
17. Brandon Lee
Aired 7 September 1997
The documentary covered the life and tragic death of actor, Brandon Lee, son of actor, Bruce Lee.
18. Christian Brando
19. Gilda Radner
Aired 19 October 1997
20. Ray Combs
Aired 16 November 1997
This episode tells the story of game show host and comedian Ray Combs, best known for hosting "The New Family Feud".
21. Gianni Versace
22. Natalie Wood
Aired 14 December 1997