Episode 1
The Beverly Hillbillies
Episode credits
Guest stars Dabney Coleman, Lily Tomlin, Max Baer Jr., Donna Douglas
TV series
E! True Hollywood Story
1996TV-1416 seasons8.1 / 10
E! True Hollywood Story is an American documentary series on E! that deals with famous Hollywood celebrities, movies, TV shows and also well-known public figures. Among the topics covered on the program include salacious re-tellings of Hollywood secrets, show-biz scandals, celebrity murders and mysteries, porn-star biographies, and "where-are-they-now?" investigations of former child stars. It frequently features in-depth interviews, actual courtroom footage, and dramatic reenactments. When aired on the E! network, episodes will be updated to reflect the current life or status of the subject.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Checked Sep 2, 2026
E! True Hollywood Story premiered August 21, 1996. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
E! True Hollywood Story is an American documentary series on E! that deals with famous Hollywood celebrities, movies, TV shows and also well-known public figures. Among the topics covered on the program include salacious re-tellings of Hollywood secrets, show-biz scandals, celebrity murders and mysteries, porn-star biographies, and "where-are-they-now?" investigations of former child stars. It frequently features in-depth interviews, actual courtroom footage, and dramatic reenactments. When aired on the E! network, episodes will be updated to reflect the current life or status of the subject.
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Episode 2
The Last Days of Judy Garland
Episode credits
Guest stars Margaret O'Brien, Mickey Rooney, Ann Miller, Alan King
Episode 3
The Dukes of Hazzard
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Guest stars Ben Jones, Rod Amateau, Shooter Jennings, Byron Cherry, Christopher Mayer, James Best, John Schneider, Catherine Bach
Episode 4
Phyllis Diller
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Guest stars Joan Rivers, Phyllis Diller, Rip Taylor
Episode 5
Carmen Electra
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Guest stars Carmen Electra
Episode 7
Whitney Houston & Bobby
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Guest stars Whitney Houston, Bobby Brown
Episode 8
Mama Cass Elliot
This episode profiles the musical and acting career of the famous singer Cass Elliot. It tells of her Jewish upbringging in Maryland to her untimely death of a heart attack in 1974 at the age of 32. People interviewed include: Michelle Philips, Denny Doherty, Owen Elliot-Kuggel, Barry McGuire, Sid Kroft, Richard Campbell, and many others.
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Guest stars Denny Doherty, Graham Nash, Barry McGuire, Michelle Phillips
Episode 9
Joan Rivers (spoof)
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Guest stars Joan Rivers, Julia Roberts, Melissa Rivers
Episode 17
Joey Heatherton
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Guest stars James Bacon
Episode 18
Gia: Supermodel
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Guest stars Gia Carangi
Episode 20
Survivor
The contestants from the first season of Survivor talk about how they played the game as well as how they applied to be on the show, and the results after the show aired.
Where to watch E! True Hollywood StoryEpisode 22
The Young and the Restless
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Guest stars William J. Bell, Phil Morris, Eric Braeden, Brenda Dickson, Kimberlin Brown
Episode 24
Miami Vice
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Guest stars Thomas Carter, Paul Michael Glaser, Jan Hammer, Dick Wolf, John Diehl, Edward James Olmos, Saundra Santiago, Olivia Brown
Episode 25
Sixteen Candles
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Guest stars Liane Curtis, Jon Cryer, Anthony Michael Hall, Paul Dooley, Gedde Watanabe
Episode 26
New Kids on the Block
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Guest stars Tiffany, Jonathan Knight, Jordan Knight
Episode 27
Loni Anderson
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Guest stars Tim Reid, Loni Anderson
Episode 28
Baywatch
The cast and crew of Baywatch discuss its success.
Where to watch E! True Hollywood StoryEpisode 29
Dave Draper
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Guest stars Dave Draper, Jack LaLanne, Lou Ferrigno
Episode 31
Beverly Hills 90210
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Guest stars Tiffani-Amber Thiessen, Carol Potter, James Eckhouse
Episode 32
Sammy Davis Jr.
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Guest stars George Schlatter, Altovise Davis
Episode 34
The Cosby Kids
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Guest stars Keshia Knight Pulliam, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Tempestt Bledsoe, Raven-Symoné
Episode 35
Growing Pains
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Guest stars Jeremy Miller, Tracey Gold, Ashley Johnson, Missy Gold, Chelsea Noble, Kirk Cameron, Joanna Kerns, Alan Thicke
Episode 36
Married With Children
This spans the run of one of the most successful sitcoms to ever exist on the FOX network. Married...with Children lasted 10 years, 11 seasons, and had many memorable moments. This documentary spans the run of the show, the ups and downs,and the memorable elements involved in the show (Such as NO MA'AM). The E! True Hollywood Story of Married...With Children really is a must-see for any self-respecting fan of the one and only AL Bundy.
Episode credits
Guest stars David Faustino, Christina Applegate, David Garrison, Katey Sagal, Amanda Bearse, Ed O'Neill, Michael G. Moye
Episode 38
Anna Nicole Smith
Anna Nicole Smith had a wild lifestyle. Early pregnancy, a marriage to a multi-millionaire, and a former Playmate in Playboy.
Episode credits
Guest stars James Ellroy, Michael Fleeman
Episode information updated Sep 20, 2026
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More about E! True Hollywood Story
Cast
Peter Bogdanovich
Macaulay CulkinSelf
Phil McGrawSelf
La Toya Jackson
Heidi FleissSelf
Jerry LewisSelf
Heather LocklearSelf
Danny MastersonSelfProduction details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 509
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
E!United States- E! Entertainment Television
- Wilshire StudiosUnited States
Themes
celebrity