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Season 3
Go inside the world of TV’s most famous zip code to see how the actors scored what would become the roles of a lifetime, the early struggles of the series to find an audience to then
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Go inside the world of TV’s most famous zip code to see how the actors scored what would become the roles of a lifetime, the early struggles of the series to find an audience to then dealing with the juggernaut that it became. Hard-hitting topics from AIDS to teen pregnancy to drugs elevated the show from teenage drama to a show to which audiences could relate. Along the way, there were surprising cast departures and after 10 seasons all of the stars eventually moved on but then almost 30 years after its debut there’s an unexpected TV reunion. Through first-hand stories, rare footage and photographs Beverly Hills, 90210: Behind Closed Doors offers a glimpse into this ground-breaking series’ early days through to its enduring impact on culture.
Based on real stories told by U.S. Navy fighter pilots, Top Gun changed the way the post-Vietnam public viewed the military. It catapulted Tom Cruise into super stardom and helped
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Based on real stories told by U.S. Navy fighter pilots, Top Gun changed the way the post-Vietnam public viewed the military. It catapulted Tom Cruise into super stardom and helped launched the careers of a band of young stars including Val Kilmer, Anthony Edwards, Meg Ryan, and Tim Robbins. With mega-producers Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer at the helm and the visionary eye of director Tony Scott, Top Gun placed audiences inside the cockpit through striking aerial footage alongside a hit soundtrack. Behind Closed Doors takes an inside look on the American classic that was almost never made. Not only did it face a mountain of challenges but suffered the tragic death of famed stunt pilot Art Scholl during production. Initially dismissed by a number of critics, Top Gun made its way into American culture and became one of the most profitable films in the history of Paramount Pictures.
Considered today to be one of the most successful films of the 20th century it’s almost impossible to imagine that Back To The Future was rejected more than forty times by Hollywood
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Considered today to be one of the most successful films of the 20th century it’s almost impossible to imagine that Back To The Future was rejected more than forty times by Hollywood studios before finally getting greenlit at Universal. The unlikely hit spawned two sequels, an animated series, theme park ride, and musical, and made household names out of its cast, thrusting Christopher Lloyd, Crispin Glover, and Lea Thompson into the spotlight, and solidifying Michael J. Fox as one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars. Featuring interviews with Michael j fox, Lea Thompson, Robert Zemeckis, Billy Zane, Alan Silvestri, Huey Lewis, and co-creator, Bob Gale, Back To The Future: Behind Closed Doors tells the inside story of the unlikely series of events that got the film off the ground as the crew grappled with cost overruns, an overly ambitious schedule, and unprecedented casting change that rocked the production. At the time, nobody could have predicted the impact the movie would have at the box office, and around the world for generations to come.
Before Olivia Newton-John transformed into leather-clad Sandy in Grease and rocked the charts with “Physical”, she became Australia’s sweetheart who had amassed three Grammys and eight
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Before Olivia Newton-John transformed into leather-clad Sandy in Grease and rocked the charts with “Physical”, she became Australia’s sweetheart who had amassed three Grammys and eight American Music Awards. Since shooting to fame in the 1970s, Olivia Newton-John has conquered the country, easy listening and pop charts with her wildly successful solo albums and movie soundtracks. Beyond the music, Olivia’s name has also become synonymous with activism and entrepreneurship, thriving through her third cancer diagnosis and launching the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research & Wellness Centre in Melbourne, Australia. Journeying through the life of one of the world’s most iconic stars, Behind Closed Doors: Olivia Newton-John features exclusive interviews with Donny and Marie Osmond, Leeza Gibbons, Jane Seymour, and Olivia herself. Behind Closed Doors is the story of Olivia’s perseverance through professional challenges, deeply personal tragedies, and decades of stardom propelled by her timeless hits and genuine spirit.
John Candy wasn’t your typical leading man, more an “everyman” than matinee idol -- but there are few who didn’t fall in love with Candy’s onscreen wit and charm. As one of the most
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John Candy wasn’t your typical leading man, more an “everyman” than matinee idol -- but there are few who didn’t fall in love with Candy’s onscreen wit and charm. As one of the most adored comedic actors of the 1980s, his characters ranged from hilarious to silly to touching and even dramatic. Whether it was laugh-out-loud roles in hit films like “Stripes” and “Splash”, or the pathos he brought to his roles in “Planes, Trains and Automobiles” and “Uncle Buck”, it seems that everyone knew – and loved – John Candy. But success didn’t come overnight; in this Behind Closed Doors, we’ll examine his improv days at Second City and his rise to fame on the Canadian sketch show “SCTV”, while exploring how Candy got the acting bug in the first place, due in part to a complicated and painful childhood. And then: Hollywood domination, something Candy always dreamed of…but was exacerbated by personal struggles which culminated in his untimely death in 1994. Featuring interviews with close friends and colleagues, ranging from “SCTV” co-stars Joe Flaherty and Dave Thomas to varied cast and crew including directors Ivan Reitman and Oliver Stone, John Candy: Behind Closed Doors details heart-warming memories and hilarious stories about the legendary funnyman. Relive John Candy’s legacy – the triumphs and the tragedies – as we celebrate the life of this adored entertainer.
Valerie Harper is best known for playing the iconic role of Rhoda Morgenstern on “The Mary Tyler Moore” show and then her own spinoff, “Rhoda.” She became so synonymous with the role
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Valerie Harper is best known for playing the iconic role of Rhoda Morgenstern on “The Mary Tyler Moore” show and then her own spinoff, “Rhoda.” She became so synonymous with the role that when it came time for her to write her own autobiography more than three decades after “Rhoda” went off the air, she titled it “I, Rhoda.” What many don’t know is that Harper had an impressive stage career both before and after playing Rhoda. In her early years, she was a dancer and then transitioned into comedy and acting. Despite the universal love for Valerie Harper (and Rhoda), she also faced challenges. She grappled with a very public contract dispute for the sitcom that bore her name, “Valerie,” which many believe tarnished her career. Then in 2013, Harper faced revealed that she had received a terminal cancer diagnosis and was told she had just months to live. But Harper would defy the odds, living six years longer than anyone had expected. This special Behind Closed Doors is the story of how Valerie Harper became one of the most popular television stars of all time, and how she persevered through her personal tragedy with grace, positivity and a spirited will to live.
“Never rat on your friends and keep your mouth shut.” Sage advice first delivered 30 years ago when Goodfellas premiered. The cinematic masterpiece remains one of the most watched,
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“Never rat on your friends and keep your mouth shut.” Sage advice first delivered 30 years ago when Goodfellas premiered. The cinematic masterpiece remains one of the most watched, quoted and celebrated organized crime movies of all time. Carrying the torch from The Godfather, Goodfellas, based on real events, chronicles the rise and spectacular fall of mob man Henry Hill and his connected crew. In this special Behind Closed Doors, Natalie Morales takes a look behind the scenes of this blockbuster from its transformation from a New York Times best-selling book, to a cast of who’s who in Hollywood to the film shoots all carefully crafted by celebrated director Martin Scorsese of Taxi Driver and Raging Bull fame. Goodfellas: Behind Closed Doors features new interviews with actors Paul Sorvino and Christopher “Kid Henry Hill” Serrone, as well as Goodfellas’ writer, Academy award-winning producer and interviews with the star-studded cast over the last three decades. Guns and glamour in gangland turn to darkness and deceit…Goodfellas.
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