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Season 1 – Superstar

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Rare footage and intimate details provide a deeper look at the mavericks who shaped American culture; featuring interviews with friends and family who reveal the meteoric highs and the devastating costs of fame.

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Joel Keller Decider 08/12/2021
A good overview of Houston's life and death, with a lot of good interviews, but don't expect to learn anything new from the episode. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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D3Z 1 @RT51637195 12/02/2024 A very interesting documentary behind the late lives of superstars from Whitney Houston, Kobe Bryant to Robin Williams and Patrick Swayze. See more Read all reviews
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Brandy Norwood

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Jason Ritter

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Jalen Rose

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Margaret Cho

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Howie Mandel

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Paula Abdul

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 11, 2021 Whitney Houston Never-before-seen private video showcases Whitney Houston -- a Black woman who broke barriers to become a modern pop icon -- in a new light. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 18, 2021 Kobe Bryant The evolution of Kobe Bryant, including his triumphs and indiscretions, complications in his personal life, and his tragic death. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 25, 2021 John Ritter A look at life and career of comedy icon John Ritter; interviews with son and first wife. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 1, 2021 Richard Pryor Profiling legendary comic Richard Pryor, whose groundbreaking work influenced millions. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 20, 2021 Robin Williams Robin Williams' life, from his early days in the San Francisco Bay Area comedy scene to his meteoric rise on "Mork & Mindy," his personal struggles and his battle with Lewy Body Dementia before his tragic death in 2014. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 30, 2021 George Michael The life and career of legendary pop star George Michael; how he reinvented himself from a teenage heartthrob to a global superstar; featuring interviews with Sam Smith, Paula Abdul and others who worked with Michael and were influenced by his music. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 14, 2022 Patrick Swayze Profiling iconic actor Patrick Swayze and his rise to fame; featuring interviews with co-stars Demi Moore, Tony Goldwyn, Liam Neeson, Lea Thompson and C. Thomas Howell, as well as family friends Debbie Allen and Jaclyn Smith. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
David Sloan, Muriel Pearson
Network
ABC
Rating
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Genre
Documentary, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 11, 2021