Before They Were Stars - Season 1

9 episodes

Episodes

1. 101

OLDIES BUT GOODIES COUNTDOWN -- Actor Sean Connery singing in a 1959 film appearance, young David Letterman and Michael Keaton together and Gregory Hines singing on The Tonight Show. JOKE OF THE WEEK -- Comedian Jerry Seinfeld gives his take on pajamas. STARS BEHIND BARS -- Academy Award winner Kathy Bates appears as an inmate on All My Children. STAR ANECDOTE -- Alan Thicke looks back at his first TV show, while singer Kenny Rogers sees footage of an early TV appearance. GUESS WHO? -- Audience members identify the early work of Janine Turner and Rob Reiner SITCOM SURPRISES -- Regis Philbin in a 1968 appearance on Get Smart. BEFORE THEY WERE CHAMPIONS -- Early home movies of a young Andre Agassi. HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK -- Featuring Jack Nicholson, Kim Bassinger and David Hasselhoff. AS THE STAR TURNS -- The As The World Turns roles of Steven Weber and Julianne Moore. ANIMAL MAGNETISM -- Along with Jessica Lange in King Kong, Sarah Jessica Parker, Ann Jillian and Elijah Wood in some ea

2. 102

STARS IN CARS -- Work on wheels by TV legend Johnny Carson, Florence Henderson and John Goodman. SONG THE WEEK -- Comedian Jim Carrey impersonates singer Tom Jones. STAR ANECDOTE -- Star Tony Danza's 1978 film Fast Lane Blues and Reginald Vel Johnson looks back at his portrayal of Santa Claus. GUESS WHO? -- Audience members identify early appearances by Ed O'Neill and Lucille Ball. JOKE OF THE WEEK -- Bill Cosby's 1963 comedy act on The Jack Paar Show. BEHIND THE SCENES -- Features the 1985 screen test of actress Meg Ryan. FUN & GAMES -- Actress Kirstie Alley as a contestant on The Match Game. AS THE STAR TURNS -- The early As The World Turns roles of Marisa Tomei and Courtney Cox. SWEET SUCCESS -- Featuring commercial appearances of Nancy Travis, Charles Kimbrough, Lea Thompson and Drew Barrymore. MAILBAG -- Scott Baio answers inquiries about Hector Elizondo and Michelle Pfeiffer.

3. 103

SERVICE WITH A STAR -- Actor Jim Belushi's 1983 Sugar or Plain? SONG THE WEEK -- A look at a little known singing performance by actor Val Kilmer. MAGICAL PERFORMANCES -- Funnyman Steve Martin's magic act on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. GUESS WHO? -- Audience members are challenged to identify clips with Suzanne Somers and Lorenzo Lamas. AS THE STAR TURNS -- Actor Wesley Snipes on a 1984 episode of All My Children. JOKE OF THE WEEK -- A peek at Rosie O'Donnell's 1979 stand-up comedy act. BEFORE THEY WERE STARS YEARBOOK -- A look back at the high school yearbook photos of Bette Midler, Sylvester Stallone and Richard Gere. STAR ANECDOTE -- Actor John Ritter reflects on an early TV role. FIRST FILMS -- Superstar Kevin Costner's 1974 appearance in Sizzle Beach. HAIR -- A look at hair commercials by Shelley Long, Laura Leighton, Jaclyn Smith and Jeff Daniels. ROLE MODELS -- Actress Jennifer Aniston's shows up in the 1992 sketch comedy series, The Edge. MAILBAG -- Scott Baio answers qu

4. 104

DATE WITH A STAR -- This segment highlights Dating Game appearances of stars Jeff Bridges, Teri Garr, James Caan and Sally Field. JOKE THE WEEK -- A look at an early stand-up comedy performance of Mad About You's Paul Reiser. STAR ANECDOTES -- Baywatch star Yasmine Bleeth recalls a childhood film performance, while a pair of Indianapolis broadcasters reflect on the early career of David Letterman. GUESS WHO? -- Audience members are asked to identify Rosie Perez and Faye Dunaway. AS THE STAR TURNS -- Featuring actor Kelsey Grammar's 1984 appearance on Another World. SONG OF THE WEEK -- A surprising clip of a young Jeremy Irons in 1970. BEFORE THEY WERE STARS BULLETIN -- Beau Bridges in 1965's Valley of the Giants. BEFORE THEY WERE STARS YEARBOOK -- The high school yearbook photos of Sharon Stone, Michael Douglas and Oprah Winfrey. BAD BOYS -- Featuring actors Bill Paxton, Peter Falk and Kurt Russell as tough guys. BEFORE THEY WERE STARS EXCLUSIVE -- A 1963 clip of The Dinah Shore Specia

5. 105

NATIONAL ANTHEM -- A segment featuring country music star Reba McIntire singing The Star Spangled Banner in 1978. JUST KIDDING -- A look at some very early performances from Joey Lawrence, Candice Bergen, Corey Feldman and Tori Spelling. STAR ANECDOTES -- Lois and Clark star Teri Hatcher recalls her years as a San Francisco 49er cheerleader, actress Loni Anderson in an early commercial audition and Naomi Judd's 1973 game show appearance. BEFORE THEY WERE STARS CLASSIC -- A 1950 commercial with the legendary Marilyn Monroe. GUESS WHO? -- Audience members are challenged with clips of Christian Slater and Mary Lou Henner. JOKE OF THE WEEK -- Actor Arsenio Hall performing his stand up comedy routine. BEFORE THEY WERE STARS YEARBOOK -- Revealing high school yearbook photos of Tom Hanks, Jessica Lange and Patrick Swayze. SONG OF THE WEEK -- A look back to the early days of singer Garth Brooks' career. AS THE STAR TURNS -- Featuring actor Larry Hagman in his 1960 appearance on Search for Tomo

6. 106

WHEN THEY WERE SQUARES -- This opening segment features Brett Butler, Ellen DeGeneres, Brad Pitt and Jerry Seinfeld as they appeared on the game show Hollywood Squares. JOKE OF THE WEEK -- A look back at an early stand-up comedy performance by Wayne's World and Saturday Night Live star Dana Carvey. STAR ANECDOTES -- Jeopardy's Alex Trebek looks back at an early TV appearance while a neighbor reminisces about singer/actress Dolly Parton. GUESS WHO? -- Audience members are challenged to recognize Suzanne Pleshette and Shannon Doherty. AS THE STAR TURNS -- Featuring Kevin Bacon's early appearance on The Guiding Light. BEFORE THEY WERE STARS YEARBOOK -- Old high school yearbook photos of Woody Harrelson, Luke Perry and Susan Sarandon. SONG OF THE WEEK -- A look back at actor Lou Gossett, Jr. performing a song in 1970. WHAT'S COOKIN' -- These early performances featuring food and stars include Emma Thompson, David Letterman and Jeff Daniels. YESTERDAY'S NEWS -- Comedian George Carlin in a 1

7. 107

FUN & GAMES -- Game show appearances by Kathy Najimy, Burt Reynolds and Rosanne. SONG OF THE WEEK -- This 1976 clip features John Travolta singing on Dinah. GUILTY -- Actor Robert Redford in seen during his 1960 role on Perry Mason. GUESS WHO? -- Audience members try to identify ER's Anthony Edwards and LA Law's Corbin Bernsen. SITCOM SURPRISES -- Featuring a young Kurt Russell's 1965 Gilligan's Island appearance. JOKE OF THE WEEK -- Actor Michael Keaton trying out his stand-up routine in 1977. STAR ANECDOTES -- Hangin' With Mr. Cooper star Mark Curry revisits his childhood neighborhood, while host Scott Baio takes a look at his own big screen debut in Bugsy Malone. MAGICAL PERFORMANCES -- Magician David Copperfield is shown on The Mike Douglas Show. AS THE STAR TURNS -- Grant Show and Yasmine Bleeth together on Ryan's Hope. BEFORE THEY WERE STARS PLAYHOUSE -- Featuring performances by Jerry Orbach, Mayim Bialik, Edward Asner and Sharon Gless. MAILBAG -- Scott Baio answers an inquiry a

8. 108

OLDIES BUT GOODIES COUNTDOWN -- A look at early musical performances by David Hasslhoff, Sarah Jessica Parker and Tony Bennett. MAN IN A BATTLE...WITH HIMSELF! -- Actor Robert DeNiro in his 1971 movie, The Swap. STAR ANECDOTES -- A New Jersey actress recalls the young Jason Alexander and The Larry Sanders Show star Jeffrey Tambor recalls his many hairy roles. GUESS WHO? -- Audience members identify Hugh Grant and Josie Bisset. AS THE STAR TURNS -- Lauren Holly is shown in a 1987 episode of All My Children. ANIMAL MAGNETISM -- This segment features stars Matt LeBlanc, Jeff Bridges and Farrah Fawcett in their early work with animals. BEFORE THEY WERE STARS YEARBOOK -- Featuring high school photos of John Goodman, Meg Ryan and Robin Williams. JOKE OF THE WEEK -- Comedian Richard Lewis is shown during a 1975 performance on The Mike Douglas Show. BEHIND THE SCENES -- A very early look at film star Bruce Willis. MAILBAG -- Scott Baio answers an inquiry about early commercials by Danny Aiello

9. 109

BAD TO THE BONE -- Some early tough guy and tough gal performances from Harvey Keitel, Debra Winger and Leonard Nimoy. YESTERDAY'S NEWS -- TV star David Letterman is shown as a newscaster on Mary. STAR ANECDOTES -- After Betty White and Marie Osmond recall their first television appearances, comedian Drew Carey takes a look back at his 1988 debut on Star Search. GUESS WHO? -- Audience members are asked to identify Loni Anderson and a young Dennis Hopper. AS THE STAR TURNS -- Meg Ryan's 1982 appearance on As The World Turns. SONG & DANCE -- This segment features a look at Academy Award winner Woody Allen on The Kraft Summer Music Hall in 1965. BEFORE THEY WERE STARS YEARBOOK -- Featuring high school photos of Michael Keaton, Rosie O'Donnell and singer Garth Brooks. SONG OF THE WEEK -- Actress Mare Winningham is shown in 1977 on The Gong Show. BEFORE THEY WERE STARS COMEDY CLUB -- A trio of clips looking at the early stand-up careers of comics Tim Allen, Billy Crystal and Kevin Nealon. A