TV Guide: Intimate Portrait

Ann Curry

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500

Sun Nov 22 06:00 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.

Tipper Gore

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0500

Sun Nov 22 05:00 AM LRW A 2000 profile of Tipper Gore, wife of Vice President Al Gore, looks at her activities in politics, such as her work on behalf of the mentally ill. Included: comments from husband Al and daughter Karenna Gore-Schiff.

Elizabeth Dole

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:00:00 -0500

Sun Nov 22 04:00 AM LRW Elizabeth Dole reflects on her impressive political career, discussing the obstacles she has overcome as an ambitious and headstrong female. Dole's resume includes stints with Presidents Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan and George Bush, all of whom she discusses during the hour. Also: Dole's bid for the Presidency in the 2000 election; and comments by her husband Bob Dole, Sen. John McCain, musician Garth Brooks and Labor Secretary Elaine Chao.

Eva Peron

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500

Sat Nov 21 06:00 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.

Diane Keaton

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0500

Sat Nov 21 05:00 AM LRW Diane Keaton talks about growing up in Southern California, her early theatre experiences, her personal and professional relationship with Woody Allen, falling in and out of love with Warren Beatty and Al Pacino and working behind the scenes as a director. Included are interviews with Meryl Streep, Carol Kane, Lisa Kudrow, and Steve Martin, who describes the actress as “a fantastic omelet of many different things.” Also: Tony Roberts, Glenne Headly and Kathryn Grody.

Allison Janney

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:00:00 -0500

Sat Nov 21 04:00 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.

Mae West

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500

Sun Nov 15 06:00 AM LRW Profiling the personal and professional life of Mae West (1892-1980), whose career was made through sexual bravado and bawdy film roles that capitalized on her verbal innuendoes. Included: clips from her most memorable roles.

Connie Chung

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0500

Sun Nov 15 05:00 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.

Queen Esther

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:00:00 -0500

Sun Nov 15 04:00 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.

Tippi Hedren

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500

Sat Nov 14 06:00 AM LRW Model-turned-actress Tippi Hedren talks about being discovered by Alfred Hitchcock and her subsequent work in “The Birds” and “Marnie.” Also: playing mom to Melanie Griffith; and working to save endangered animals through the Roar Foundation.

Patty Duke

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0500

Sat Nov 14 05:00 AM LRW Patty Duke discusses her bout with manic depression; finding love with husband Michael Pearce after three failed marriages; and raising sons Sean and Mackenzie Astin. Also: her Oscar-winning performance in "The Miracle Worker" (1962); pulling double duty as identical cousins on "The Patty Duke Show" (1963-66); shocking her fans by appearing in the 1967 film "Valley of the Dolls"; and her extensive work in made-for-TV movies.

Sarah Ferguson

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:00:00 -0500

Sat Nov 14 04:00 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.