E! True Hollywood Story

1h

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.

Production Companies

E! Entertainment Television

Wilshire Studios

Episodes

Cast

Dark Obsession: The Stalking and Murder of Rebecca Schaeffer

1. Dark Obsession: The Stalking and Murder of Rebecca Schaeffer

21st Aug 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.

The Life and Death of Sam Kinison

2. The Life and Death of Sam Kinison

31st Aug 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.

The Selena Murder Trial

3. The Selena Murder Trial

7th Dec 1996

Profiling the 1995 murder of Tajano star Selena by former fan club president, Yolanda Saldavar. Re-enactments included such as the courtroom.

Margaux Hemingway

4. Margaux Hemingway

12th Jan 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.

River Phoenix

5. River Phoenix

16th Feb 1997

The special explaining the tragic death of a well-known, talented actor.

Dominique Dunne: An American Tragedy

6. Dominique Dunne: An American Tragedy

23rd Feb 1997

A touching episode on the short life of American actress Dominique Dunne and her arrival on the Hollywood scene.

Macaulay Culkin: A Child's Rise, a Family's Fall

7. Macaulay Culkin: A Child's Rise, a Family's Fall

20th Apr 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.

Karen Carpenter

8. Karen Carpenter

13th Apr 1997

This episode is dedicated to Karen Carpenter's musical career, her life and her struggle with anorexia nervosa.

Bettie Page: From Pinup to Sex Queen

9. Bettie Page: From Pinup to Sex Queen

27th Apr 1997

Anthony Perkins

10. Anthony Perkins

Anna Nicole Smith

11. Anna Nicole Smith

23rd Sep 2001

An insight into Anna Nicole's tumultuous life.

Power, Greed, Murder: The Making of the Cotton Club Movie

12. Power, Greed, Murder: The Making of the Cotton Club Movie

25th May 1997

Michael Landon

13. Michael Landon

29th Jun 1997

Jan-Michael Vincent

14. Jan-Michael Vincent

13th Jul 1997

Grace, Caroline and Stephanie: The Curse of the Royal Family

15. Grace, Caroline and Stephanie: The Curse of the Royal Family

Death in Malibu: The Murder of Charlie Minor

16. Death in Malibu: The Murder of Charlie Minor

Brandon Lee

17. Brandon Lee

7th Sep 1997

Christian Brando

18. Christian Brando

Gilda Radner

19. Gilda Radner

19th Oct 1997

Ray Combs

20. Ray Combs

16th Nov 1997

This episode tells the story of game show host and comedian Ray Combs, best known for hosting "The New Family Feud".

Gianni Versace

21. Gianni Versace

Natalie Wood

22. Natalie Wood

14th Dec 1997

First air date

21st Aug 1996

Last air date

22nd May 2014

Status

Returning Series

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks