TV Guide: Intimate Portrait

Eve

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 06:00:00 -0500

Sun Dec 13 06:00 AM LRW A profile of Eve.

Allison Janney

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0500

Sun Dec 13 05:00 AM LRW Allison Janney talks about her childhood dream of becoming a figure skater; her Broadway debut in 1996; winning an Emmy in 2000 for her role on “The West Wing.” Also: the obstacle of being six feet tall in Hollywood. Hosted by Meredith Vieira.

Ann Curry

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 04:00:00 -0500

Sun Dec 13 04:00 AM LRW The life and career of “Today” anchor Ann Curry are highlighted. Curry discusses her sister's breast-cancer diagnosis and how she used her influence to gain access to top medical experts. Included: interviews with Curry's family, friends and “Today” colleagues Katie Couric, Matt Lauer and Al Roker.

Queen Esther

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 06:00:00 -0500

Sat Dec 12 06:00 AM LRW A profile of Queen Esther, the biblical Jewish woman who married the king of Persia and persuaded him to allow Jews to defend themselves against a massacre planned by the king's top advisor. The Jewish holiday Purim commemorates her action. Sela Ward narrates.

Eva Peron

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0500

Sat Dec 12 05:00 AM LRW A profile of Eva Peron (1919-52) traces her life, from her childhood in Argentina's slums to her controversial reign as the country's first lady. Included: archival footage; comments from authors; and clips from the film "Evita." Jill St. John narrates.

Connie Chung

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 04:00:00 -0500

Sat Dec 12 04:00 AM LRW A profile of journalist Connie Chung recalls her roots as a Chinese-American; her efforts to break into the once male-dominated field of TV reporting; her stint as co-anchor of the “CBS Evening News”; and her marriage to Maury Povich.

Rosanna Arquette

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 06:00:00 -0500

Sun Dec 6 06:00 AM LRW Rosanna Arquette talks about growing up in a family of actors, and about her roles in such movies as “After Hours,” “Desperately Seeking Susan,” “Pulp Fiction” and “Crash.” Also: becoming a breast-cancer activist after her mother's death from the disease; balancing film work with raising a daughter. Among those interviewed are siblings Patricia and David, along with Courteney Cox Arquette, Griffin Dunne and Laura Dern, who says, “Rosanna is a full-on muse. She inspires art and she inspires searching in people.”

Sarah Ferguson

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0500

Sun Dec 6 05:00 AM LRW Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, chats about raising two daughters with her ex-husband Prince Andrew, and about her work as a diet pitchwoman and as a successful children's author. Included are remarks by Rosie O'Donnell; Larry King; biographer Jeff Coplon; and her sister, Jane Luedecke.

Geraldine Ferraro

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 04:00:00 -0500

Sun Dec 6 04:00 AM LRW Geraldine Ferraro talks about her days on the campaign trail as Walter Mondale's running mate in the 1984 Presidential election, as well as her personal battle against blood cancer. Included are comments by her husband, John Zaccaro; former President Bill Clinton; New York senator Hillary Rodham Clinton; and former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. Also: entering the “man's world” at Fordham Law School; taking a break from work to be a stay-at-home mom; enduring the mental pain of public scrutiny.

Marg Helgenberger

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 06:00:00 -0500

Sat Dec 5 06:00 AM LRW Marg Helgenberger comments on her TV roles, from playing a cop on the daytime soap “Ryan's Hope” to her character on “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.” In addition, the actress recalls growing up in Nebraska, dealing with her mother's breast cancer and enjoying a successful marriage to Alan Rosenberg, who is interviewed. Among other highlights are comments by Dana Delany and Gary Dourdan, along with remarks by friends and family members.

Betsey Johnson

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0500

Sat Dec 5 05:00 AM LRW Trend-setting fashion designer Betsey Johnson talks about her passion for clothes and winning her battle against breast cancer. Included: dressing rock-and-roll stars like Gwen Stefani and Sarah McLachlan. Among those interviewed are her daughter Lulu, business partner Chantal Bacon, ex-husband John Cale and singer Cyndi Lauper. Host: Meredith Vieira.

Bobbi Brown

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 04:00:00 -0500

Sat Dec 5 04:00 AM LRW Bobbi Brown, makeup stylist to the stars, talks about her glamorous career and her private life. Included are remarks by her lawyer-husband Steven Plofker, actress Jenna Elfman and fashion designer Bob Mackie.