TV Guide: Biography

Listing: Sonny Bono: Pop Song Politics

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 23:00:00 -0400

Thu Oct 16 11:00 PM BIO Sonny Bono (1935-98), whose career moved from the gaudy spotlight of Hollywood to the hallowed halls of Congress. Included: clips from "The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour"; and comments from Fred Grandy, Roseanne Cash and John Waters.

Listing: Cher

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:00:00 -0400

Thu Oct 16 09:00 PM BIO A profile of Cher begins with her childhood and covers the Sonny and Cher days and her solo music and acting careers, which included an Oscar for her role in "Moonstruck." Among those commenting: Cher, Meryl Streep, Lily Tomlin, Bob Mackie, Cyndi Lauper, Kurt Loder, Eric Stoltz, Rosie O'Donnell, Dr. Phillip McGraw and TV GUIDE's Matt Roush.

Listing: Ottis Toole

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 20:00:00 -0400

Thu Oct 16 08:00 PM BIO A profile of Ottis Toole, who was suspected of murdering Adam Walsh, the son of John Walsh (“America's Most Wanted”).

Listing: Heather Locklear

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:00:00 -0400

Thu Oct 16 10:00 AM BIO A profile of actress Heather Locklear, best known for her roles in the TV prime-time soaps “Dynasty” and “Melrose Place,” and the sitcom “Spin City.” Locklear has also appeared in films. Currently married to rocker Richie Sambora, Locklear was previously wedded to drummer Tommy Lee.

Listing: Aaron Spelling

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:00:00 -0400

Thu Oct 16 09:00 AM BIO The life of prolific TV producer Aaron Spelling (1923-2006), whose popular series included “Charlie's Angels,” “The Love Boat,” “Beverly Hills, 90210,” “Melrose Place” and “7th Heaven.”

Listing: Chris Farley: Reckless Laughter

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:00:00 -0400

Wed Oct 15 11:00 PM BIO A profile of comedian Chris Farley, who rose to fame on “Saturday Night Live” and died in 1997 at the age of 33 from an accidental drug overdose. Among those commenting: Al Franken, Rob Schneider and Tom Arnold.

Listing: Adam Sandler

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:00:00 -0400

Wed Oct 15 10:00 PM BIO Adam Sandler, who rose to fame on "Saturday Night Live," is profiled.

Listing: Robin Williams

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:00:00 -0400

Wed Oct 15 09:00 PM BIO A profile of Robin Williams recalls his career in stand-up comedy, television and films, including his rise to fame in the 1970s' TV sitcom “Mork & Mindy” and his Academy Award-winning performance in the film “Good Will Hunting.”

Listing: Sarah Silverman

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:00:00 -0400

Wed Oct 15 08:00 PM BIO A profile of comedian Sarah Silverman, known for her edgy, envelope-pushing humor.

Listing: Cybill Shepherd

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:00:00 -0400

Wed Oct 15 10:00 AM BIO Cybill Shepherd is profiled.

Listing: Hayley Mills

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:00:00 -0400

Wed Oct 15 09:00 AM BIO Profiling actress Hayley Mills, who first gained fame starring in such Disney films as "Pollyanna" (1960) and "The Parent Trap" (1961). Included: her struggle with bulimia; how she revived her career through theater. Host: Peter Graves.

Listing: Carrie Fisher: Princess with a Pen

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:00:00 -0400

Tue Oct 14 10:00 AM BIO A profile of actress Carrie Fisher, best known for her role as Princess Leia in the original “Star Wars” trilogy. Among those commenting are her parents, Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher; Harrison Ford; George Lucas; Penny Marshall; and Richard Dreyfuss.

Listing: Mark Hamill

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:00:00 -0400

Tue Oct 14 09:00 AM BIO A profile of actor Mark Hamill, best known for his role as Luke Skywalker in the original “Star Wars” trilogy.

Listing: Colin Farrell

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 04:00:00 -0400

Tue Oct 14 04:00 AM BIO Profiling Irish actor Colin Farrell, who rose to prominence following the 2000 film "Tigerland."

Video: Biography: Christopher Columbus, Part 1

Biography — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:19:21 -0400

Christopher Columbus, now known to all by a single name, began life humbly in a small town in Italy. His first dangerous voyages of the sea came at an age when most boys would still be too young to work today.

Video: Biography: Christopher Columbus, Part 2

Biography — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:19:20 -0400

Once he'd arrived in Spain, it only took Columbus 1 year to get the attention of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella.

Video: Biography: Christopher Columbus, Part 3

Biography — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:19:18 -0400

Once he made landfall Columbus immediately started making new friends. Very generous friends who gave far more than they took. Friends that risked their lives to pretect Columbus and his ships. Friends that Columbus would demoralize and enslave.

Video: Biography: Christopher Columbus, Part 4

Biography — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:19:17 -0400

Columbus' second voyage to the new world is notably less successful than his first. Colonists and natives are dying, there is little food and the mountains of treasures the naive Spaniards were expecting were nowhere to be found.

Video: Biography: Christopher Columbus, Part 5

Biography — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:19:15 -0400

In July of 1502, Columbus' fourth voyage set out to once again map a route to India. Despite the failures of his first 3 missions, he found the fourth to be the most miserable. When he finally returns to Spain, he does so as a mere passenger.

Video: Biography: Joan of Arc, Part 1

Biography — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:19:14 -0400

By the age of 19, Joan of Arc would be dead and all of her bold predictions would come true. But where did this young, saintly figure come from?

Video: Biography: Joan of Arc, Part 2

Biography — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:19:12 -0400

At a young age, and guided by her voices, Joan would leave home in search of her purpose in life.

Video: Biography: Joan of Arc, Part 3

Biography — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:19:11 -0400

Joan headed into battle with a strong sense of purpose and conviction. As she rode she commanded respect and admiration-by even the most schooled of her male counterparts.

Video: Biography: Joan of Arc, Part 4

Biography — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:19:09 -0400

Through her life, Joan had been known as a woman with prophetic ability. Toward the end of her years, she began to share her vision of her own demise with stunning accuracy.

Video: Biography: Joan of Arc, Part 5

Biography — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:19:08 -0400

Although Joan had rescued her country from the hands of the English, she had been left to fend for herself. Even the king she had helped to crown turned his back on her.

Video: Biography: Catherine The Great - Seize the Throne

Biography — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:14:42 -0400

On Christmas Day Empress Elizabeth died, leaving the throne to Peter the Third. Peter proceeded to alienate major political players, making him very unpopular.

Video: Biography: Catherine The Great - End of Enlightenment

Biography — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:14:39 -0400

During the French Revolution, beheadings of the monarchy had become more popular and Catherine rescinded many of the reforms she had created.

Video: Biography: Catherine The Great - A Powerful Woman

Biography — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:14:38 -0400

Catherine the Great ruled Russia's empire for some 34 years. While she led her country to prominence, she was best known for her steamy love affairs.

Video: Biography: Frida Kahlo, Part One

Biography — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 08:02:33 -0400

Frida Kahlo presented her story to the world in vibrant color. She channeled her pain, the anguish of her husband's affairs, and the lifelong suffering from a bus accident.

Video: Biography: Frida Kahlo, Part Two

Biography — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 08:02:32 -0400

Frida Had spent two years recovering from the bus accident. As soon as she had permission to walk, she took her paintings and sought out famed painter Diego Rivera.

Video: Biography: Frida Kahlo, Part Three

Biography — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 08:02:31 -0400

Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera settled into a happy yet unconventional marriage. Frida learned to accept Diego's notoriously unfaithful nature.

Video: Biography: Frida Kahlo, Part Four

Biography — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 08:02:30 -0400

Their marriage became even more strained after Deigo began an affair with Frida's sister. She once said, There have been two disasters in my life: the bus accident and Diego.

Video: Biography: Frida Kahlo, Part Five

Biography — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 08:02:30 -0400

Frida's rift with Diego continued to deepen while her artistic career flourished. Diego continued to promote Frida's career as an artist.

Video: Biography: Frida Kahlo, Part Six

Biography — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 08:02:29 -0400

The years following Deigo and Frida's second marriage were happy ones. On July 13th, 1954 Frida Kahlo died in Mexico.

Video: Biography: Gloria Estefan, Part 1

Biography — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 08:02:28 -0400

The amazing story of a Cuban immigrant, who came to America penniless and built the Miami Sound Machine into an international music powerhouse.