TV Guide: Biography

Robert Pickton

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:00:00 -0500

Fri Dec 11 08:00 PM BIO A profile of serial killer Robert "Willie" Pickton, a Canadian pig farmer convicted in 2007 of killing six women.

Bill Murray

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:00:00 -0500

Thu Dec 10 09:00 PM BIO A profile of Bill Murray, who rose to fame on "Saturday Night Live" and classic comedy films, including "Caddyshack," "Stripes," "Tootsie" and "Ghostbusters."

John Candy

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:00:00 -0500

Tue Dec 8 10:00 PM BIO "A Tribute to John Candy" chronicles the life of the actor-comedian, with comments from friends and colleagues, including Tom Hanks and Dan Aykroyd. Also: clips from his TV and film credits, such as "Uncle Buck."

Led Zeppelin

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:00:00 -0500

Thu Dec 3 11:00 PM BIO The rock band Led Zeppelin is profiled.

Janis Joplin

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:00:00 -0500

Thu Dec 3 10:00 PM BIO A profile of rock star Janis Joplin (1943-70). Included: her early roots singing in Texas coffee houses and her launch into stardom. Also: Joplin's drug and alcohol abuse.

Mama Cass

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:00:00 -0500

Thu Dec 3 09:00 PM BIO A profile of singer Cass Elliott, who performed with the Mamas and the Papas and died at the age of 32 of a heart attack. Among those commenting: Michelle Phillips, David Crosby, Graham Nash and John Sebastian.

Jimi Hendrix: The Man They Made God

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:00:00 -0500

Thu Dec 3 08:00 PM BIO A profile of visionary musician Jimi Hendrix (1942-70) features interviews with fellow musicians and friends. Included: archival footage of performances. Also: the socio-political climate of the country during his heyday.

Grace Slick

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:00:00 -0500

Thu Dec 3 10:00 AM BIO A profile of singer Grace Slick.

Jerry Garcia

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Thu Dec 3 09:00 AM BIO Grateful Dead guitarist and leader Jerry Garcia (1942-95) is profiled.

Larry the Cable Guy

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:00:00 -0500

Wed Dec 2 08:00 PM BIO Larry the Cable Guy, the stand-up comedian born Daniel Lawrence Whitney, is profiled.

Steven Seagal

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:00:00 -0500

Wed Dec 2 10:00 AM BIO Actor Steven Seagal is profiled.

Randy Couture: Ultimate Fighter

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Wed Dec 2 09:00 AM BIO A profile of mixed-martial-arts fighter Randy Couture.

Evel Knievel: Hell on Wheels

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:00:00 -0500

Wed Dec 2 08:00 AM BIO Profiling Evel Knievel, famous in the l960s and '70s for attempting a series of death-defying motorcycle stunts that often resulted in severe injuries. Included: talks with Knievel, his family and friends; clips of his stunts, including the failed Snake River jump.

William Shatner

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:00:00 -0500

Tue Dec 1 11:00 PM BIO A profile of William Shatner, best known for portraying Capt. Kirk in the "Star Trek" TV and film series, includes his childhood in Montreal and his extensive work in theater and television before and after "Star Trek." Interviewed: actor Leonard Nimoy, Shatner's sisters, daughters and third wife. Also: comments from "Star Trek" creator Gene Roddenberry.

Peter Graves: Mission Accomplished

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:00:00 -0500

Tue Dec 1 10:00 AM BIO A profile of Peter Graves surveys his acting career and features clips and interviews with cast members of his TV shows, (including “Mission: Impossible” and “Fury”) and his movies (including “Airplane!”). Host: Jack Perkins.

Patrick Stewart: Make It So

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Tue Dec 1 09:00 AM BIO A profile of actor Patrick Stewart recalls his childhood in England; early theater work with the Royal Shakespeare Company; and international fame following “Star Trek: The Next Generation.” Among those commenting: Ben Kingsley; Jonathan Frakes; Trevor Nunn; Hugh Jackman; TV GUIDE's Matt Roush; Madeleine Albright; his brothers; and his son, Daniel.

The Hilton Family

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:00:00 -0500

Tue Dec 1 04:00 AM BIO A profile of the Hiltons begins with American hotelier Conrad Hilton (1887-1979). Included: his sons, Conrad Nicholson Hilton Jr. and William Barron Hilton.