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Bill Murray New
A profile of Bill Murray, who rose to fame on "Saturday Night Live" and classic comedy films, including "Caddyshack," "Stripes," "Tootsie" and "Ghostbusters."
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ChannelDate & TimeEpisode
BIO Thu, Dec 10
12:00 AM
Chevy Chase
A profile of Chevy Chase, who rose to fame in the 1970s on "Saturday Night Live" and in the '80s... more
BIO Thu, Dec 10
4:00 AM
Chris Farley: Reckless Laughter
A profile of comedian Chris Farley, who rose to fame on “Saturday Night Live” and died in 1997 at... more
BIO Thu, Dec 10
8:00 AM
Martin Short
Comedian Martin Short is profiled.
BIO Thu, Dec 10
9:00 AM
Alec Baldwin
A profile of Alec Baldwin includes his childhood on Long Island, N.Y., and his acting career in... more
BIO Thu, Dec 10
10:00 AM
Steve Martin
A profile of comedian Steve Martin recalls his early career in stand-up comedy and as a favorite... more
BIO Thu, Dec 10
12:00 PM
Eddie Murphy
A profile of Eddie Murphy includes performance and film clips, and comments from family members,... more
BIO Thu, Dec 10
2:00 PM
Martin Short
Comedian Martin Short is profiled.
BIO Thu, Dec 10
3:00 PM
Alec Baldwin
A profile of Alec Baldwin includes his childhood on Long Island, N.Y., and his acting career in... more
BIO Thu, Dec 10
4:00 PM
Steve Martin
A profile of comedian Steve Martin recalls his early career in stand-up comedy and as a favorite... more
BIO Thu, Dec 10
6:00 PM
Eddie Murphy
A profile of Eddie Murphy includes performance and film clips, and comments from family members,... more
BIO Thu, Dec 10
8:00 PM
Robin Williams
A profile of Robin Williams recalls his career in stand-up comedy, television and films, including... more
BIO Thu, Dec 10
9:00 PM
Bill Murray New
A profile of Bill Murray, who rose to fame on "Saturday Night Live" and classic comedy films,... more
BIO Fri, Dec 11
12:00 AM
Robin Williams
A profile of Robin Williams recalls his career in stand-up comedy, television and films, including... more
BIO Fri, Dec 11
1:00 AM
Bill Murray
A profile of Bill Murray, who rose to fame on "Saturday Night Live" and classic comedy films,... more
BIO Fri, Dec 11
4:00 AM
Alec Baldwin
A profile of Alec Baldwin includes his childhood on Long Island, N.Y., and his acting career in... more
BIO Fri, Dec 11
8:00 AM
Clive Owen
Profiling British actor Clive Owen, who rose to fame following the 1998 film "Croupier" and roles... more
BIO Fri, Dec 11
9:00 AM
Keanu Reeves
A profile of Keanu Reeves recalls his childhood in Toronto and rise to fame in “Bill and Ted's... more
BIO Fri, Dec 11
10:00 AM
Gary Busey
A profile of actor Gary Busey.
BIO Fri, Dec 11
2:00 PM
Clive Owen
Profiling British actor Clive Owen, who rose to fame following the 1998 film "Croupier" and roles... more
BIO Fri, Dec 11
3:00 PM
Keanu Reeves
A profile of Keanu Reeves recalls his childhood in Toronto and rise to fame in “Bill and Ted's... more
BIO Fri, Dec 11
4:00 PM
Gary Busey
A profile of actor Gary Busey.
BIO Fri, Dec 11
8:00 PM
The Pig Farmer Killer, Robert Pickton New
A profile of serial killer Robert "Willie" Pickton, a Canadian pig farmer convicted in 2007 of... more
BIO Sat, Dec 12
12:00 AM
The Pig Farmer Killer, Robert Pickton
A profile of serial killer Robert "Willie" Pickton, a Canadian pig farmer convicted in 2007 of... more
BIO Sat, Dec 12
4:00 AM
Gary Busey
A profile of actor Gary Busey.
A&E Sat, Dec 12
7:00 AM
Tina Turner
Profiling singer Tina Turner, who rose to fame in the 1960s as the lead singer of the Ike & Tina... more
BIO Sun, Dec 13
7:00 AM
Tony Danza
Actor Tony Danza is profiled.
A&E Sun, Dec 13
7:00 AM
The Beatles' Women
Profiles of the women in the Beatles' lives, who often influenced and inspired their music.... more
BIO Sun, Dec 13
8:00 AM
Steve Martin
A profile of comedian Steve Martin recalls his early career in stand-up comedy and as a favorite... more
BIO Sun, Dec 13
10:00 AM
John Belushi: Funny You Should Ask
John Belushi's life and career are chronicled through home movies, clips from his stage, TV and... more
BIO Sun, Dec 13
11:00 AM
Chevy Chase
A profile of Chevy Chase, who rose to fame in the 1970s on "Saturday Night Live" and in the '80s... more
BIO Sun, Dec 13
12:00 PM
Bill Murray
A profile of Bill Murray, who rose to fame on "Saturday Night Live" and classic comedy films,... more
BIO Mon, Dec 14
9:00 AM
Pamela Anderson
A profile of Pamela Anderson recalls her rise to fame after being discovered wearing a beer-company... more
BIO Mon, Dec 14
3:00 PM
Pamela Anderson
A profile of Pamela Anderson recalls her rise to fame after being discovered wearing a beer-company... more
BIO Tue, Dec 15
9:00 AM
Scott Baio
Profiling former teen idol Scott Baio ("Happy Days," "Charles in Charge").
BIO Tue, Dec 15
10:00 AM
James Garner: Hollywood Maverick
The subject is James Garner, who appeared in more than 40 films, but is best known as the star of... more
BIO Tue, Dec 15
1:00 PM
Henry Winkler: Hollywood's Coolest Character
Profiling Henry Winkler: Included: his drama training at Yale; his signature role as Fonzie in... more
BIO Tue, Dec 15
3:00 PM
Scott Baio
Profiling former teen idol Scott Baio ("Happy Days," "Charles in Charge").
BIO Tue, Dec 15
4:00 PM
James Garner: Hollywood Maverick
The subject is James Garner, who appeared in more than 40 films, but is best known as the star of... more
BIO Tue, Dec 15
7:00 PM
Henry Winkler: Hollywood's Coolest Character
Profiling Henry Winkler: Included: his drama training at Yale; his signature role as Fonzie in... more
BIO Tue, Dec 15
8:00 PM
Ron Howard: Hollywood's Favorite Son
Ron Howard's transformation from child actor in “The Andy Griffith Show” and teen idol in “Happy... more
BIO Wed, Dec 16
12:00 AM
Ron Howard: Hollywood's Favorite Son
Ron Howard's transformation from child actor in “The Andy Griffith Show” and teen idol in “Happy... more
BIO Wed, Dec 16
9:00 AM
Fathers & Sons in Hollywood
Celebrity dads and their sons (and a few daughters) reflect on the subject of fatherhood. Included:... more
BIO Wed, Dec 16
3:00 PM
Fathers & Sons in Hollywood
Celebrity dads and their sons (and a few daughters) reflect on the subject of fatherhood. Included:... more
BIO Wed, Dec 16
8:00 PM
Robert De Niro
Robert De Niro's life and career are discussed.
BIO Wed, Dec 16
9:00 PM
Matt Damon
A profile of Matt Damon, who found stardom following his role in the 1997 film "Good Will Hunting,"... more
BIO Wed, Dec 16
10:00 PM
George Clooney
A profile of George Clooney, who rose to fame on the TV series "ER," and went on to become a... more
BIO Wed, Dec 16
11:00 PM
The Wahlberg Brothers
Profiling the Wahlberg brothers, Donnie and Mark, who went from successful music careers into... more
BIO Thu, Dec 17
12:00 AM
Robert De Niro
Robert De Niro's life and career are discussed.
BIO Thu, Dec 17
1:00 AM
Matt Damon
A profile of Matt Damon, who found stardom following his role in the 1997 film "Good Will Hunting,"... more
BIO Thu, Dec 17
2:00 AM
George Clooney
A profile of George Clooney, who rose to fame on the TV series "ER," and went on to become a... more
BIO Thu, Dec 17
3:00 AM
The Wahlberg Brothers
Profiling the Wahlberg brothers, Donnie and Mark, who went from successful music careers into... more
BIO Thu, Dec 17
9:00 AM
Angelina Jolie
A profile of Academy Award-winning actress Angelina Jolie includes her film and TV roles; and her... more
BIO Thu, Dec 17
10:00 AM
Cameron Diaz
A profile of Cameron Diaz, who worked as a model before landing a role in the 1994 film “The Mask,”... more
BIO Thu, Dec 17
3:00 PM
Angelina Jolie
A profile of Academy Award-winning actress Angelina Jolie includes her film and TV roles; and her... more
BIO Thu, Dec 17
4:00 PM
Cameron Diaz
A profile of Cameron Diaz, who worked as a model before landing a role in the 1994 film “The Mask,”... more
BIO Thu, Dec 17
8:00 PM
Eric Clapton
A look back at the career of Eric Clapton. Included: interviews with the guitarist; his... more
BIO Thu, Dec 17
9:00 PM
The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones are profiled.
BIO Thu, Dec 17
11:00 PM
Stevie Wonder
“Clap your hands just a little bit louder!” Stevie Wonder is profiled through interviews with... more
BIO Fri, Dec 18
12:00 AM
Eric Clapton
A look back at the career of Eric Clapton. Included: interviews with the guitarist; his... more
BIO Fri, Dec 18
1:00 AM
The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones are profiled.
BIO Fri, Dec 18
3:00 AM
Stevie Wonder
“Clap your hands just a little bit louder!” Stevie Wonder is profiled through interviews with... more
BIO Fri, Dec 18
4:00 AM
Cameron Diaz
A profile of Cameron Diaz, who worked as a model before landing a role in the 1994 film “The Mask,”... more
BIO Fri, Dec 18
8:00 AM
Mickey Rooney
A profile of Mickey Rooney, mixing movie clips and comments. Included: scenes from his “Andy Hardy”... more
BIO Fri, Dec 18
9:00 AM
George Reeves: Perils of a Superhero
Recalling the life of actor George Reeves (1914-59), best known for playing TV's Superman. The... more
BIO Fri, Dec 18
10:00 AM
Christopher Reeve
Actor Christopher Reeve, who rose to fame in the “Superman” films and was paralyzed in 1995 during... more
BIO Fri, Dec 18
2:00 PM
Mickey Rooney
A profile of Mickey Rooney, mixing movie clips and comments. Included: scenes from his “Andy Hardy”... more
BIO Fri, Dec 18
3:00 PM
George Reeves: Perils of a Superhero
Recalling the life of actor George Reeves (1914-59), best known for playing TV's Superman. The... more
BIO Fri, Dec 18
4:00 PM
Christopher Reeve
Actor Christopher Reeve, who rose to fame in the “Superman” films and was paralyzed in 1995 during... more
BIO Fri, Dec 18
8:00 PM
Ogre of the Ardennes: Michel Fourniret New
Profiling French serial killer Michel Fourniret, who was convicted in 2008 of slaying seven girls... more
BIO Sat, Dec 19
12:00 AM
Ogre of the Ardennes: Michel Fourniret
Profiling French serial killer Michel Fourniret, who was convicted in 2008 of slaying seven girls... more
A&E Sat, Dec 19
7:00 AM
Whoopi Goldberg
Comedienne and actress Whoopi Goldberg is profiled. Among those commenting: Goldberg; Robin... more
BIO Sat, Dec 19
11:00 AM
The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones are profiled.
BIO Sat, Dec 19
12:00 PM
The Who
A profile of legendary British rockers the Who.
BIO Sun, Dec 20
7:00 AM
Love Boat
A history of the TV series “The Love Boat” (1977-86) includes the famous guest stars, dangerous... more
A&E Sun, Dec 20
7:00 AM
Eddie Murphy
A profile of Eddie Murphy includes performance and film clips, and comments from family members,... more
BIO Sun, Dec 20
8:00 AM
Laverne & Shirley
A history of the TV sitcom “Laverne & Shirley” (1976-83), starring Penny Marshall and Cindy... more
BIO Sun, Dec 20
9:00 AM
Happy Days
The history of the TV sitcom “Happy Days” (1974-84), recalls its creation by Garry Marshall, the... more
BIO Sun, Dec 20
10:00 AM
Henry Winkler: Hollywood's Coolest Character
Profiling Henry Winkler: Included: his drama training at Yale; his signature role as Fonzie in... more
BIO Mon, Dec 21
9:00 AM
Cary Grant: Hollywood's Leading Man
Profiling screen legend Cary Grant (1904-86) and his rise from an unhappy English childhood as... more
BIO Mon, Dec 21
11:00 AM
Elizabeth Taylor: Facets
A profile of Academy Award-winner Elizabeth Taylor recalls her film career, multiple marriages,... more
BIO Mon, Dec 21
1:00 PM
Sophia Loren: Actress Italian Style
Profiling actress Sophia Loren, the first performer to win an Oscar for a foreign-language film... more
BIO Mon, Dec 21
3:00 PM
Cary Grant: Hollywood's Leading Man
Profiling screen legend Cary Grant (1904-86) and his rise from an unhappy English childhood as... more
BIO Mon, Dec 21
5:00 PM
Elizabeth Taylor: Facets
A profile of Academy Award-winner Elizabeth Taylor recalls her film career, multiple marriages,... more
BIO Mon, Dec 21
7:00 PM
Sophia Loren: Actress Italian Style
Profiling actress Sophia Loren, the first performer to win an Oscar for a foreign-language film... more
BIO Mon, Dec 21
8:00 PM
Nicole Kidman
Profiling Nicole Kidman, the Oscar-winning Australian actress known for her versatility and her... more
BIO Mon, Dec 21
9:00 PM
Julia Roberts
A profile of Julia Roberts, who won an Academy Award for her performance in "Erin Brockovich."
BIO Mon, Dec 21
10:00 PM
Sarah Jessica Parker
A profile of Sarah Jessica Parker, who began her career playing "Annie" on Broadway, but is best... more
BIO Mon, Dec 21
11:00 PM
Reese Witherspoon
A profile of actress Reese Witherspoon, who rose to prominence following her role as Elle Woods in... more
BIO Tue, Dec 22
12:00 AM
Nicole Kidman
Profiling Nicole Kidman, the Oscar-winning Australian actress known for her versatility and her... more
BIO Tue, Dec 22
1:00 AM
Julia Roberts
A profile of Julia Roberts, who won an Academy Award for her performance in "Erin Brockovich."
BIO Tue, Dec 22
2:00 AM
Sarah Jessica Parker
A profile of Sarah Jessica Parker, who began her career playing "Annie" on Broadway, but is best... more
BIO Tue, Dec 22
3:00 AM
Reese Witherspoon
A profile of actress Reese Witherspoon, who rose to prominence following her role as Elle Woods in... more
BIO Tue, Dec 22
9:00 AM
Cybill Shepherd
Cybill Shepherd is profiled.
BIO Tue, Dec 22
10:00 AM
Goldie Hawn
A profile of actress Goldie Hawn includes her early work as a dancer, how her career took off after... more
BIO Tue, Dec 22
3:00 PM
Cybill Shepherd
Cybill Shepherd is profiled.
BIO Tue, Dec 22
4:00 PM
Goldie Hawn
A profile of actress Goldie Hawn includes her early work as a dancer, how her career took off after... more
BIO Tue, Dec 22
8:00 PM
Teri Hatcher
A profile of Teri Hatcher, who is known for her role in the TV series, "Desperate Housewives," and... more
BIO Tue, Dec 22
9:00 PM
Sandra Bullock
A profile of Sandra Bullock. She got her big break with the 1994 action film “Speed” after small... more
BIO Tue, Dec 22
10:00 PM
Meryl Streep
Oscar winner Meryl Streep.
BIO Tue, Dec 22
11:00 PM
Jennifer Love Hewitt
A profile of actress-singer Jennifer Love Hewitt, who rose to fame in the 1990s on the TV series... more
BIO Wed, Dec 23
12:00 AM
Teri Hatcher
A profile of Teri Hatcher, who is known for her role in the TV series, "Desperate Housewives," and... more
BIO Wed, Dec 23
1:00 AM
Sandra Bullock
A profile of Sandra Bullock. She got her big break with the 1994 action film “Speed” after small... more
BIO Wed, Dec 23
2:00 AM
Meryl Streep
Oscar winner Meryl Streep.
BIO Wed, Dec 23
3:00 AM
Jennifer Love Hewitt
A profile of actress-singer Jennifer Love Hewitt, who rose to fame in the 1990s on the TV series... more
BIO Wed, Dec 23
4:00 AM
Goldie Hawn
A profile of actress Goldie Hawn includes her early work as a dancer, how her career took off after... more
BIO Wed, Dec 23
10:00 AM
Santa Claus
A profile of Santa Claus traces his history, beginning with the 4th-century bishop known as St.... more
BIO Wed, Dec 23
4:00 PM
Santa Claus
A profile of Santa Claus traces his history, beginning with the 4th-century bishop known as St.... more
BIO Wed, Dec 23
8:00 PM
Christian Bale
A profile of Welsh actor Christian Bale, who first gained attention as a young teen starring in the... more
BIO Wed, Dec 23
9:00 PM
Jude Law
A profile of British actor Jude Law, who began acting in theater at the age of 12 and starred in a... more
BIO Wed, Dec 23
10:00 PM
Robert Downey Jr.
A profile of actor Robert Downey Jr., who rose to fame in the late '80s and early '90s, and was... more

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