TV Guide: Harry Smith

Melanie Griffith

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0500

Fri Nov 20 10:00 AM BIO A profile of actress Melanie Griffith. Among those commenting: her husband, Antonio Banderas; Paul Newman; Alec Baldwin; and James Woods.

Mothers and Daughters in Hollywood

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0500

Fri Nov 20 08:00 AM BIO Bios of celebrity mothers and their daughters, including Melissa and Joan Rivers; Blythe Danner and Gwyneth Paltrow; Goldie Hawn and Kate Hudson; Diane Ladd and Laura Dern; Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher; and Tippi Hedren and Melanie Griffith. Those profiled comment, along with Naomi Judd, Shirley Jones and Rosanna Arquette.

Paula Abdul

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0500

Thu Nov 19 10:00 AM BIO A profile of Paula Abdul recalls her rise from Laker Girl to singer, dancer and choreographer; and her return to the spotlight on “American Idol.”

Richard Pryor: Comic on the Edge

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 18 08:00 PM BIO Exploring the personal and professional life of the “profane and brilliant” comedian Richard Pryor through interviews and clips. Included are comments by his daughter Rain; director Arthur Hiller; and comedian Dick Gregory.

John Ritter: In Good Company

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0500

Tue Nov 17 11:00 PM BIO A profile of actor John Ritter. Among those commenting: Don Knotts, Suzanne Somers, Joyce DeWitt, Billy Bob Thornton, Henry Winkler and Blake Edwards.

Don Knotts

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0500

Tue Nov 17 09:00 PM BIO A profile of comic actor Don Knotts, whose roles have ranged from lovable sidekick Barney Fife in “The Andy Griffith Show” to swinging landlord Ralph Furley in “Three's Company.” Included are comments from John Ritter, Andy Griffith, Steve Allen and TV GUIDE critic Matt Roush.

Led Zeppelin

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:00:00 -0500

Sun Nov 15 07:00 AM A&E The rock band Led Zeppelin is profiled.

Denzel Washington

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:00:00 -0500

Sat Nov 14 07:00 AM A&E A profile of Denzel Washington looks at his Oscar-winning performance in 1989's "Glory," and other starring turns in such films as "Fallen" and "Malcolm X," as well as "Philadelphia" and "Crimson Tide."

Ed Gein

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0500

Fri Nov 13 08:00 PM BIO A profile of serial killer Ed Gein, who was the inspiration for Alfred Hitchcock's “Psycho.”

George Lucas: Creating an Empire

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Fri Nov 13 09:00 AM BIO A profile of filmmaker George Lucas recalls his creation of the epic “Star Wars” films and early efforts such as “THX-1138” and “American Graffiti.” Among those commenting are Steven Spielberg, Harrison Ford, Francis Ford Coppola, Ron Howard, Bill Moyers and Carrie Fisher.

Early Show

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:00:00 -0500

Thu Nov 12 07:00 AM CBS John Cusack. Also: medical-record privacy.

George Jones: King of Heartbreak

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 11 02:00 PM BIO "George Jones: The King of Heartbreak" examines the life of the country singer. In addition to his solo career, Jones performed many duets with singer Tammy Wynette, to whom he was married from 1969 to 1975. Included are comments from current wife Nancy and band members.