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Season 1 – Celebrity Legacies

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Some people reach such a high level of fame that their legacies grow after their deaths. Each episode of "Celebrity Legacies" profiles a star who passed away at a young age, then identifies those who claimed the star's inheritance -- if there was one -- and how the deceased person's name continues to make "highest-paid" lists even years afterward. Some late VIPs chronicled on the hourlong documentary series are President John F. Kennedy, singer Whitney Houston, actor James Gandolfini and actress Marilyn Monroe.
Celebrity Legacies — Season 1

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Episode 1 Aired Aug 5, 2014 James Gandolfini As Tony Soprano on "The Sopranos," James Gandolfini became a household name but after his untimely death at the age of 51, his last will and testament caused a media frenzy that will be battled over for years to come. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 12, 2014 Jim Morrison As the charismatic lead singer of The Doors, Jim Morrison died at the young age of 27 but his music will live on for decades. He left all his possessions to his girlfriend but she passed away soon after he did, causing a battle within the families. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 19, 2014 Anna Nicole Smith Anna Nicole Smith was known for many things including being a Marilyn Monroe look-alike and a former Playboy Playmate, but her addictions and lavish lifestyle caught up with her and she died from an accidental overdose at the age of 39. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 26, 2014 Whitney Houston As one of the most popular and best-selling female pop artists of all-time, Whitney Houston died suddenly at the age of 48 and left behind a legacy that her family is still trying to clean up. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 2, 2014 John Lennon As the founding member of The Beatles and one of the greatest singer/songwriters of all time, John Lennon's life ended too soon when he was shot dead by a fan. John left a fortune to his wife, Yoko Ono but his son Julian still wants a piece of it. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 9, 2014 Elvis Presley As one of the most well-known rock 'n roll icons of all-time as well as being generous with his fortune almost to a fault, Elvis Presley's legacy continues. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 22, 2014 John F. Kennedy Jr. New York socialite and the famous son of President Kennedy, John F. Kennedy Jr. lead a charmed life. But when his plane crashed and killed him, his wife and her sister, the Bessette family seeks retribution. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 5, 2014 Kurt Cobain Front man, guitarist and primary songwriter for the extremely popular grunge band, Nirvana, Kurt Cobain was found dead at the young age of 27, leaving behind a daughter and stunned fans. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 10, 2014 Bob Marley One of the most famous reggae musicians, Bob Marley, changed the world with his positive music but after he died at age 36 and left no will, Bob Marley left behind a fortune that has done nothing but grow and cause bitterness. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 17, 2014 Heath Ledger Australian actor Heath Ledger headed to the U.S. in the late 1990s to pursue a career and, in just a few short years, he became an Academy Award winner, but he passed away at the age of 28, leaving behind a small fortune and a child. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 14, 2015 Albert Einstein One of the greatest scientists the world has ever known, Albert Einstein became a pop culture figure which led to court battles and the revelation of a child he never acknowledged. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 21, 2015 Ray Charles Ray Charles revolutionized American music and was credited with virtually inventing soul music, but when he died, he left a messy estate that had loved ones dragging his name through the courts for years. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 26, 2015 Tupac Shakur The famed '90s rapper was a prolific talent and a triple threat as he acted, sang and got in trouble with the law. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 27, 2015 Elizabeth Taylor Elizabeth Taylor won two Academy Awards and later in life devoted more to the philanthropic work that truly captured her heart. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 28, 2015 George Harrison George Harrison helped reinvent rock and roll and became one of the biggest rock stars of all time. Details Episode 16 Aired Jan 29, 2015 Marlon Brando Perhaps the finest screen actor of the twentieth century, Marlon Brando changed the face of Hollywood and took a stand against racism; when he died he was a recluse who left behind a troubled legacy. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 2, 2015 John Wayne With his deep voice, strong jaw and all-American values, John Wayne came to define not just the Hollywood hero but America itself. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 3, 2015 Farrah Fawcett Best known as a pinup girl from 1970s series "Charlie's Angels," Farrah Fawcett left the series at the height of its popularity only to reinvent herself as a serious actress, leaving a memorable legacy. Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 4, 2015 Jimi Hendrix When guitar player Jimi Hendrix died at age 27, he left a mountain of debt, no will and a legacy. Details Episode 20 Aired Feb 5, 2015 Marilyn Monroe Norma Jeane Mortenson, aka Marilyn Monroe, was a talented actress, singer and model who sadly became a victim of her addictions and loneliness. Details Episode 21 Aired Feb 16, 2015 Arnold Schwarzenegger Arnold Schwarzenegger moves from Austria to Hollywood and quickly becomes the world's most famous action movie star and later enters politics and is elected governor of California. Details Episode 22 Aired Feb 16, 2015 James Dean Actor James Dean's early death made him a bigger star than he had been while alive. Details Episode 23 Aired Feb 17, 2015 Marvin Gaye Blues artist Marvin Gaye was killed by his father, leaving millions of dollars in debt behind. Details Episode 24 Aired Feb 18, 2015 Dennis Hopper After announcing his impending death, Dennis Hopper filed for divorce and began an ugly battle that continued after he died. Details Episode 25 Aired Mar 10, 2015 James Brown The hardest working man in show-business, James Brown was arguably more essential to the development of modern music than any other man, but he was also a hard man to love. Details Episode 26 Aired Mar 24, 2015 Lady Di Diana Spencer, the People's Princess, shook up the palace and took charity work to a whole new level and after her death while being pursued by the paparazzi, she left a legacy that would change the laws of British media. Details Episode 27 Aired Jun 17, 2015 Aaron Spelling Famous television producer Aaron Spelling was best known for shows like "Charlie's Angels," "The Love Boat," and "Dynasty." But with all this fame came fortune and when he died, a family fight of epic proportions ensued. Details

Season Info

Network
REELZ
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Documentary, Entertainment
Release Date
Aug 5, 2014