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The Biography Channel TV Listings
Programming Schedule
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In order to bring you the most up-to-date
information possible, we send out our TV listings
twice per month. Please Note: All air times are Eastern
and subject to change. Check your local listings for
broadcast dates and times.
Browse our complete schedule:
biography.com/listings/daily.do
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Friday, June 15, 2007
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7-8pm -- CITY CONFIDENTIAL(r) - 03 - Faith and Foul Play in Salt Lake City
Police investigate the bomb that blew apart the car of Mark Hoffmann,
a highly respected and religious Mormon. Narrated by Paul Winfield.
8-9pm -- BIOGRAPHY(r) - Jeffrey Dahmer.
Profile of the serial killer who cannibalized his victims and was
himself murdered in prison. Interviews include Dahmer's stepmother,
high-school friends, prosecutor E. Michael McCann, and defense
attorney Gerald Boyle.
9-10pm -- CITY CONFIDENTIAL(r) - 112 - Barrington: Terror in the Suburbs
The town of Barrington, Rhode Island is filled with fancy boutiques,
gourmet pet food shops, and vintage book stores, all catering to the
wealthy and well-educated. An upscale suburb of nearby Providence,
it's an ideal community where well-to-do families raise perfect kids.
But Barrington is also the place where, in September 1991, an
All-American family, the Brendels, vanished into thin air--until a
heavy rain revealed a shallow grave with three bodies in it. Narrated
by Paul Winfield.
10-11pm -- Crime Stories - 20 - The Roaming Rapist
For three weeks in May of 1984, a brutal killer had a nation on edge.
A bloody spree of rapes, kidnappings, and murders resulted in the
deaths of six Oklahoma residents, including a local radio personality
and an elderly widower. Gary Alan Walker, an emotionally disturbed
ex-convict, was eventually captured and executed for these crimes.
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Saturday, June 16, 2007
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7-8pm -- Murder, She Wrote - The Petrified Florist.
The flower arrangement for Jessica's welcome party, organized by her
friend, arrives in the middle of dinner, and the harassed florist who
makes the delivery is later found murdered. Angela Lansbury stars with
Sally Kellerman.
8-10pm -- Fathers and Sons in Hollywood -
Celebrity fathers and sons talk about the challenges of parenthood and
childhood in a show business family. The stars include Jerry and Ben
Stiller, Rance and Ron Howard, Dom DeLuise and sons David and Michael,
Tony Danza, Peter Boyle, and George and George, George, George,
George, and George Foreman (the former heavyweight champ named all his
sons "George").
10-12am -- Columbo Mystery Movies - Columbo Goes to the Guillotine
Lt. Columbo (Peter Falk) delves into the world of magic, ESP, and
sleight of hand as he investigates the death of a magician who was
beheaded by his own invention--a trick guillotine. Is there a tie to a
prodigal psychic supported by a government-founded institute on
parapsychology? Guest stars include Anthony Andrews, Karen Austin, and
Anthony Zerbe. Directed by Leo Penn.
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Sunday, June 17, 2007
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7-8pm -- Crime Stories - 20 - The Roaming Rapist
For three weeks in May of 1984, a brutal killer had a nation on edge.
A bloody spree of rapes, kidnappings, and murders resulted in the
deaths of six Oklahoma residents, including a local radio personality
and an elderly widower. Gary Alan Walker, an emotionally disturbed
ex-convict, was eventually captured and executed for these crimes.
8-9pm -- The Unexplained - UFOs: Testing the Evidence.
Looks at the possibility of extraterrestrial contact through the eyes
ufologists, scientists, and religious theologians, and examines cases
of reported sitings. Visits the Vatican Observatory in southern
Arizona, and an ancient Hohokam observatory with 2,000-year-old
pictographs that show that early man did see something in the skies.
9-9:30pm -- Psychic Investigators - Southern Organs.
A dedicated psychic puts his reputation on the line to track down two
con men in Scotland. Two men, Miller and Bellord, disappear after a
massive fraud scandal comes to light involving the financing of church
organs. A journalist, Norman Luck, who's covering the case, brings in
psychic Robert Cracknell. The psychic is convinced the couple is
hiding on an island off Scotland's west coast and someone close-by is
their accomplice. Police investigate but hit a wall. Fearing his
reputation is on the line, Cracknell heads for Scotland to search for
the missing men. He stumbles upon a couple of witnesses who claim
they've seen the missing pair. Then, a dream of a cave makes Cracknell
believe that Miller and Bellord are camping out in one of the ancient
stone dwellings dotting Scotland's coast. Eight months after the men's
disappearance, the man Cracknell suspected of being their collaborator
confesses everything. And the real story proves to be his
vindication...
9:30-10pm -- Psychic Investigators - Baton Rouge
A serial killer is loose in Baton Rouge. Police believe they're
looking for a young, white man driving a white pick up truck. Forensic
Consultant Ann Williams contacts psychic Jeanne Borgen for help.
After a series of visions, Jeanne describes the killer as a
light-complexion African American, with a round face and a goatee. Ann
thinks Jeanne has it wrong, until she learns that one of the victim's
neighbors had reported an African American man lurking in the bushes
days before the murder. The neighbor's description matches Jeanne's.
Meanwhile, the serial killer strikes again. Authorities get the break
they need when a peeping tom is reported in a nearby town.
10-11pm -- Haunted History - Haunted Key West
The southern-most U.S. city, Key West, Florida is a picture-postcard
tropical playground. But travel agents won't tell you about the
haunted souls who prowl this island after dark. Frightened guests have
seen Ernest Hemingway's ghost in the leading hotel. Restless spirits
of Civil War soldiers lurk in the shadows of nearby Fort Zachary
Taylor. And the ghost of a young woman wanders Key West Cemetery,
where her lover stole her body, then kept the corpse at home for seven
years.
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Monday, June 18, 2007
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7-8pm -- CITY CONFIDENTIAL(r) - 59 - Berkeley: Murder in a College Town
An eccentric city commissioner, famed for his wild outbursts at
commission meetings, is suspected of brutally beating an immunology
professor and his wife. Narrated by Paul Winfield.
8-9pm -- BIOGRAPHY(r) - Whoopi Goldberg
A look at the career of the comic and actress who took Hollywood by
storm in Ghost and The Color Purple, but whose off-color language and
liberal politics have drawn storms of protest. Interviewed in a New
York theater, Whoopi talks in depth and with typical candor about her
life. Also interviewed are Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, Patrick
Swayze, and daughter Alexandra Martin, who has had a rocky
relationship with her mother.
9-11pm -- Death Penalty on Trial -
More than 90 people have been exonerated and freed from death row in
recent years. How could the US judicial system, arguably the best in
the world, have made such potentially fatal errors? In a 2-hour
special report, we'll look at the cases of four people, each revealing
one of the problems with the system--overzealous prosecutors,
incompetent defense attorneys, police brutality, and judicial
misconduct.
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Tuesday, June 19, 2007
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7-8pm -- CITY CONFIDENTIAL(r) - 60 - Ozark: Deadly Medicine
Wedged between the beautiful Ozark Mountains and the north bank of the
mighty Arkansas River, the town of Ozark is surrounded by natural
beauty. Folks in Ozark are honest, hardworking, and above all,
peaceful. But in 1992, tiny Ozark was rocked by one of the most
bizarre crimes in the state's notorious history. One Arkansas'
wealthiest doctors finds trouble when she meets a ruthless con man who
convinces her to give him more than a million dollars--before taking
her life. Narrated by Paul Winfield.
8-9pm -- BIOGRAPHY(r) - Sandra Bullock.
The career of the A-list actress who's made it to the top with a rare
combination of down-to-earth charm, unassuming beauty, and a disdain
for living in Hollywood. The daughter of a vocal coach and an opera
singer, Bullock soared to stardom in Speed, and after a few box-office
bombs scored again with Miss Congeniality. Bullock has moved to Texas
to avoid the Hollywood media glare, but the savvy, family-oriented
Bullock is still one of the most powerful players in filmmaking.
9-9:30pm -- Airline - 55 - Stormy Weather
The weather plays havoc at Houston Hobby. A lightening strike puts two
p***s out of action, and fog delays flights. At Chicago Midway, a
passenger is going through detox for her drug addiction, and is
desperate to get home to Birmingham, Ala., as soon as possible. And at
check-in, Carrie notices that a piece of luggage is moving. It turns
out that Francine the cat is inside, but her owner doesn't seem too
concerned about it. It's up to Carrie to convince the owner that a cat
is not just a piece of luggage.
9:30-10pm -- Airline - 64 - Cruise Control
For those hard at work at Chicago Midway, the hard work never stops.
Anita has had to remove Thomas from a flight. He was on his way to
join his own family on a cruise, but had took off his shirt on the
flight and was considered intoxicated. When Anita runs out of answers
for Thomas, Colleen steps in, and things go from bad to worse. Up at
the gate, Phil is called to flight 1004, which has turned back after a
mechanical failure in the cockpit. If the airline can't get the fault
repaired, there could be a serious delay for the passengers. And at
BWI, there are tears at the gate, when passenger Toni missed her
connection by seconds, and could miss getting home to her family for
the weekend. Jennifer's trying to pull out all the stops, but it looks
like it's just too busy to find Toni room on a flight.
10-11pm -- Breaking Vegas - Prince of Poker.
The biggest and most important annual poker event, the World Series of
Poker draws more than 500 players vying for a pot worth $1.5-million
and up. With a $10,000 buy-in, the stakes are high for any player--but
when you're a down-and-out writer with four kids, making it to the
final table could mean a fairy-tale ending. Join us for an
exhilarating, nail-biting, roller-coaster ride with amateur player Jim
McManus as he battles the odds in the 2000 World Series of Poker. Sent
by Harper's magazine to cover the tournament, McManus uses his writing
fee to enter the satellite tournaments for a chance in the big
leagues. When McManus makes it into the World Series, the competition
gets tougher--to beat the 500-to-1 odds, he must defeat champion T.J.
Cloutier. Will McManus snare the $1.5-million pot, or go home
empty-handed and devastatingly in debt? Features interviews with
McManus, poker legend Cloutier, and surprise challenger Chris "Jesus"
Ferguson.
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Wednesday, June 20, 2007
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7-8pm -- CITY CONFIDENTIAL(r) - 17 - The Art of Murder
A probe into the mysterious death of artist Ana Mendieta, who plunged
from her 34th-floor apartment in New York City in 1985. Did Ana jump
to her death, or did her husband, famed sculptor Carl Andre, push her?
Paul Winfield narrates.
8-9pm -- BIOGRAPHY(r) - Russell Crowe
By the mid-1990's Australian actor Russell Crowe had proven himself
with a diversity of roles that included everything from a gullible
dishwasher to a brutal Nazi skinhead, and even a gay plumber. But it
wasn't until the 1997 blockbuster L.A. Confidential that American
audiences took notice. Just three years later, Crowe vaulted to A-list
Hollywood stardom with his charismatic and Oscar-winning performance
in Gladiator. Crowe's smoldering on-screen intensity has led some to
compare him to a young Marlon Brando. But the comparison also includes
his reputation as a bad boy, with Crowe having made tabloid headlines
on numerous occasions.
9-10pm -- Notorious - 181 - The Monster Inside
When two female college students are murdered, police suspect Rex
Allen Krebs, who had been jailed for attacking and raping women in
their homes 11 years earlier. The case ultimately brings into question
the California penal system's treatment of sexual predators.
10-11pm -- CITY CONFIDENTIAL(r) - 87 - Charlotte, NC: Panther on the Run
The people of sports-crazy Charlotte, North Carolina are shocked when
Rae Carruth, a wide receiver for the Charlotte Panthers pro football
team, is linked to the murder of his pregnant girlfriend. Narrated by
Paul Winfield.
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Thursday, June 21, 2007
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7-8pm -- CITY CONFIDENTIAL(r) - 43 - Austin: Empty Graves
The politicians in Austin, Texas, the free-wheeling capital of the
Lone Star State, are stunned when the city's most audacious left-wing
agitator and founder of American Atheists suddenly vanishes. The
disappearance of Madalyn Murray O'Hair, her son Jon, and granddaughter
Robin in 1995 triggered a statewide manhunt and an international
investigation that led to allegations of tax evasion, kidnapping, and
murder. Narrated by Paul Winfield.
8-9pm -- BIOGRAPHY(r) - Robin Williams
A look at the career of the wild, outrageous, and frantic
actor-comedian who's become one of the entertainment world's most
familiar faces. Soaring to stardom with the hit TV show Mork and Mindy
and the movie Good Morning, Vietnam, Williams's prolific but
up-and-down film career has included roles in the acclaimed Good Will
Hunting, the corny Patch Adams, and dark dramas like One Hour Photo.
We'll look at his work on behalf of the homeless, and his seemingly
inexhaustible energy--he currently has six projects in production.
9-10pm -- Notorious - The Killer Within.
Bill Kurtis probes the bizarre murder case of Tom Bonney, who shot his
19-year-old daughter 27 times in 1987. Claiming that he suffers from
multiple personalities disorder, Bonney says that one of his "other"
personalities committed the killing.
10-11pm -- Dead Famous: Ghostly Encounters - Mae West
Mae West was a show-off--a sensational showgirl whose wit was as
legendary as her contempt for the censors. But she also had a passion
for the paranormal that saw her take part in séance after séance.
Where better, then, to search for her spirit than in New York, the
city where she made her name, earned her fortune, and was jailed for
upsetting the authorities with her unashamedly brash stage play Sex?
Our hunt for Mae takes us to a haunted mansion in the middle of New
York City, and a house in the middle of nowhere built by a man who
believed spirits gave him instructions and stood over him as he
hammered in every nail. Visiting the places in which Mae lived and
worked during her colorful career, we try to coax the
far-from-shrinking violet into the limelight for one last
performance...or will she ask us to come up and see her some time?
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Friday, June 22, 2007
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7-8pm -- CITY CONFIDENTIAL(r) - 129 - Minneapolis, MN: Deadly Investment
A Russian immigrant stockbroker in Minneapolis, the cultural and
financial hub of the upper Midwest, is accused of making shady
investments on behalf of a fellow Russian - with fatal results.
8-9pm -- BIOGRAPHY(r) - 20 on 20
Celebrate with Biography as we highlight our 20th Anniversary with a
special featuring 20 notable celebrities talking about the single
person in his or her life who made the greatest difference.
9-10pm -- CITY CONFIDENTIAL(r) - Seattle, WA: Long Walk Home.
The rainy city that gave rise to grunge rock and the bands Nirvana and
Pearl Jam wakes up to find that Mia Zapata, one of the city's most
promising new musicians, has been killed in a senseless act of rage.
10-11pm -- Crime Stories - The Vampire Rapist
A sexual sadist, obsessed with the desire to bite female breasts,
Canadian Wayne Boden became infamous as the "Vampire Rapist", named
after his distinctive modus operandi. Stalking his victims in the
neighborhood of Montreal, he sparked a 2-year reign of terror with
attacks that drew particular attention for their brute ferocity.
Ultimately, his four life sentences appear to guarantee that Boden
will remain out of circulation.
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Saturday, June 23, 2007
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7-8pm -- Murder, She Wrote - A Virtual Murder.
While creating a murder mystery game, Jessica finds herself
investigating a real murder in the unfamiliar world of cutting-edge
video game technology. Angela Lansbury stars.
8-10pm -- BIOGRAPHY(r) - Elizabeth Taylor.
Renowned for her legendary beauty and startling violet eyes,
Oscar-winning actress Elizabeth Taylor has mesmerized audiences as
much with her private life, including her love affairs and eight
divorces, as her dramatic performances on the silver screen. This
2-hour profile recalls all the highly publicized events of Liz's life,
including her torrid relationship with Richard Burton, her extravagant
tastes, battle with addiction, brain surgery, and long crusade to
raise funds to fight AIDS.
10-12am -- Columbo Mystery Movies - Murder with too Many Notes
When a famous film composer murders his assistant to conceal the fact
that the talented young musician had been composing his award-winning
scores, Lieutenant Columbo solves the crime in his own inimitable way.
Peter Falk stars with Billy Connolly, Chad Willet, Hillary Danner, and
Charles Cioffi. Directed by Patrick McGoohan.
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Sunday, June 24, 2007
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7-8pm -- Crime Stories - The Vampire Rapist
A sexual sadist, obsessed with the desire to bite female breasts,
Canadian Wayne Boden became infamous as the "Vampire Rapist", named
after his distinctive modus operandi. Stalking his victims in the
neighborhood of Montreal, he sparked a 2-year reign of terror with
attacks that drew particular attention for their brute ferocity.
Ultimately, his four life sentences appear to guarantee that Boden
will remain out of circulation.
8-9pm -- The Unexplained - Reincarnation.
A woman searches for her children from a past life, and a birth defect
miraculously disappears when a young boy remembers his death in a
previous life.
9-9:30pm -- Psychic Investigators - Mark Green
Mark Green disappears one night without a trace. Diane Lazarus, a
psychic in a nearby town, is holding a reading but the session is
interrupted by a vision of a young man. One of the participants
quickly realizes it's her missing nephew Mark. Diane shares what Mark
tells her: he was attacked, hit on the back of the head, dismembered,
and buried under water. Diane also says a television show will lead to
the crime's resolution. Detective Marcella Daly meanwhile is searching
for clues but finds nothing. When she hears about Diane's visions, the
two women meet and attempt to uncover evidence that could lead to the
killer. When Mark's parents are approached to appear on a television
program, they accept--recalling Diane's prediction. Following the
broadcast, the case blows open and a man confesses to helping his
brother dispose of Mark's dismembered body. The brothers are arrested
and put away for Mark's murder.
9:30-10pm -- Psychic Investigators - Rachel Domas
Can a veteran psychic and a rookie cop crack the case of a missing
14-year-old girl? Rachel Domas misses her school bus and psychic Nancy
Weber becomes involved in the case when a family friend contacts her.
Immediately, the visions appear: the pungent smell of cars and oil and
the name Michael. Meanwhile, rookie cop Gary Micco and colleague
George Deuchar have a suspect named Michael in custody; but the
detectives are forced to release him because of the lack of evidence
of a crime. Weber and Micco connect via a mutual acquaintance and
Weber shares what she knows with the detective. When Rachel's body is
found buried in the woods, just as Weber described, Micco visits Weber
again. She assures him the killer will soon be captured--he's in the
woods in an agitated state, near two huge oil drums. Moments later,
the killer is captured. When Micco gets to the scene, it's exactly as
Weber had described it. The seasoned psychic and the green cop have
cracked the case in record time.
10-11pm -- Haunted History - San Francisco
San Francisco--founded on the dreams of thousands in the search for
gold. For many, the dreams turned to nightmares, and persistent tales
suggest the city's untamed past left a ghostly legacy. Meet a woman
hacked to death at the Mansions Hotel; a murdered politician; Moss
Beach Distillery's "Lady in Blue"; and Winchester House's ghost.
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Monday, June 25, 2007
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7-8pm -- CITY CONFIDENTIAL(r) - 47 - Bad News in Battle Creek
A peaceful Michigan city is shocked when a local TV anchorwoman is
murdered and her husband is charged with the crime. Paul Winfield
narrates.
8-9pm -- BIOGRAPHY(r) - Reese Witherspoon
A look at the career of the privileged daughter of a surgeon and a
nurse/college professor who started out in local commercials in
Nashville but quickly graduated to Hollywood. Early roles established
her as a starlet unafraid to take on edgier parts, and her winning
performances in Election, Legally Blonde and Sweet Home Alabama made
her a bankable star. Then Witherspoon became true Hollywood royalty
when she brought home the Oscar for her memorable portrayal of June
Carter Cash in Walk the Line.
9-11pm -- Child Stars: Their Story -
The first truly inside account of what it's like to be a child star in
Hollywood. Here is the real story of how young celebrities deal with
the fame, pressure, big money, and the trauma of being washed-up at
age 12. Includes interviews with former child stars Fred Savage (The
Wonder Years), Patty Duke (The Patty Duke Show), Jerry Mathers (Leave
It to Beaver), Danny Bonaduce (The Partridge Family), Todd Bridges
(Different Strokes), and others.
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Tuesday, June 26, 2007
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7-8pm -- CITY CONFIDENTIAL(r) - 133 - San Leandro, CA: The Sausage King
A farming community famous for producing sausage is shocked when
Stuart Alexander, a local man known as the "Sausage King," becomes
angry over government regulation of his business and kills three
government officials. At his trial, Alexander pleads insanity, but
will the jury buy the Sausage King's alibi?
8-9pm -- BIOGRAPHY(r) - Michael J. Fox
Profile of the actor who soared to stardom in the hit movie, Back to
the Future and the top-rated TV series, Family Ties, but whose career
was interrupted at age 30 when he was diagnosed with Parkinson's
disease. We follow Fox's quick rise to the top, his marriage to Family
Ties co-star Tracy Pollan, his role as advocate for for Parkinson's
research, and his support of embryonic stem cell research, which
landed him in the center of a political firestorm in the 2006
elections.
9-9:30pm -- Airline - 48 - Mardi Gras
At Houston Hobby, passenger Roy is going to the Mardi Gras where he
and a friend are in the costume competition. They'll be the Lovebugs
and they're hoping to beat their arch rival, who's going as the
caterpillar from "Alice in Wonderland." And at BWI, participants in
the Hogs and Pirates gathering are heading to Tampa. It's Florida's
version of Mardi Gras, and the airport is filled with a few fake
parrots and some pig's noses.
9:30-10pm -- Airline - 60 - It Takes All Sorts
At Houston, Jeffrey has been pulled of a flight because a flight
attendant thought he was impersonating an NYPD officer. He is wearing
an NYPD t-shirt, but he's saying it's all been a big mistake. Over at
Midway, Taz missed her flight to Tampa, and it's looking like it's
going to take a while to get her there now. Teresa's going to keep an
eye on her, and see if there's anything the airline can do to help.
There's also a canine conundrum in the terminal for Joy and her dog
Scooch. Joy takes her dog everywhere, but she didn't know that the
airline does not fly pets. Over at LAX, Margaret is heading home to
Oakland, but is only on stand-by. She's desperate to get home, and
Steve is doing all he can, including a proposal of marriage. And Mike
Carr is dealing with a backlog on the flight to Philadelphia. The
passengers are close to boiling point, and it's going to take all of
Mike's wily ways to keep everyone happy.
10-11pm -- Breaking Vegas - Dice Dominator.
From the physics behind the flight of dice to the eight critical steps
to mastering the act of tossing two dice, we reveal the true story
behind Dominic LoRiggio's phenomenal rise to riches through a
seemingly impossible challenge--to control the outcome of a craps game
with the flick of a wrist. While most casinos laugh off the notion,
LoRiggio (later known as "The Dominator" and "The Man with the Golden
Arm") knows that practice makes perfect and sets out to prove them
wrong. First, he hooks up with dice-control master Chris
Pawlicki--founder of "Rosebud", the first team approach to craps ever
attempted--and soon becomes their ace player. But LoRiggio grows
dissatisfied with the team's approach to small-but-steady winnings. In
2003, he partners with Frank Scoblete, another player with a penchant
for big bets and bigger wins. When LoRiggio defies the odds and
dominates the dice at table after table, however, the casinos vow to
stop him....no matter what.
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Wednesday, June 27, 2007
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7-8pm -- CITY CONFIDENTIAL(r) - 15 - Gibsonton: The Last Side Show
A look at the murder of a deformed man called "Lobster Boy" in
Gibsonton, Florida, a town exclusively populated by circus giants,
dwarves, and bearded ladies. The trial of Lobster Boy's wife and
stepson brought unwanted national attention to Gibsonton, off-season
home to many circus and carnival acts, and changed it forever. Paul
Winfield narrates.
8-9pm -- BIOGRAPHY(r) - Matthew Broderick
Career of the actor who became famous playing precocious teens in such
hit movies as Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Born in New York City's
bohemian Greenwich Village, Broderick has won two Tony Awards for his
work on Broadway, and has starred in both the Broadway and film
version of Mel Brooks' award-winning comedy The Producers. He is also
a frequent target of newspaper photographers when he goes out with his
wife, Sex in the City star Sarah Jessica Parker. Includes interviews
with Neil Simon, Marsha Mason, and Harvey Fierstein.
9-10pm -- Notorious - 212 - Playing With Fire
Kenny Richey is scheduled to die for setting a fire designed to kill
his ex-girlfriend that wound up killing a 2-year-old child. But with
no witnesses and the little existing physical evidence tainted by
investigators, Richey's was not an open-and-shut arson case. Seventeen
years later, Scottish-born Richey, represented by an ineffective
public defender at trial, continues to proclaim his innocence from a
death-row cell in Ohio. But his execution may be only months away and
time is running out.
10-11pm -- CITY CONFIDENTIAL(r) - Amarillo, TX: High School Hit & Run.
The conservative town of Amarillo--"the city that beef built"--is
shocked when one of its "good kids" is accused of murdering one of its
"bad kids" during a brawl in an International House of Pancakes
parking lot.
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Thursday, June 28, 2007
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7-8pm -- CITY CONFIDENTIAL(r) - 69 - Albuquerque: The Black Widow
Terri Gilbert, a prominent health care consultant, claims self-defense
after shooting and killing her philandering husband Gene, a leading
attorney. The trial rocks the City of Albuquerque and leads to a
surprise verdict. Paul Winfield narrates.
8-9pm -- BIOGRAPHY(r) - Marlo Thomas.
Profile of the actress, producer, and feminist whose 1960s sitcom That
Girl was television's first portrayal of a single woman who puts
career before marriage. Chronicles Marlo's highly public life as the
daughter of famed comedian Danny Thomas, wife of talk show host Phil
Donahue, and successful female executive producer. Includes interviews
with Donahue and Gloria Steinem.
9-10pm -- Notorious - The Monster of the Andes: Pedro Lopez
The story of serial killer Pedro Alonzo Lopez. After being violently
raped in prison when he was 18 and killing three of his assailants, he
launched an 8-year killing spree that claimed the lives of more than
100 girls in Peru. He then moved to Colombia and Ecuador, where he
sometimes averaged three murders a week. Widely believed to have
committed 300 murders, Lopez is today in prison in Ecuador.
10-11pm -- Dead Famous: Ghostly Encounters - Billy the Kid
Find out why the story doesn't always end at the grave in this series
that searches for the spirits of departed celebrities by visiting
their past haunts. In this hour, we try to locate the essence of Wild
West legend Billy the Kid, who made his name in double-quick
time--which was just as well, as he only had 21 years to do it in
before a bullet helped him on his way into history. Our resident
skeptic Gail Porter and psychic Chris Fleming comb New Mexico in their
post-mortem manhunt for him, visiting the Lincoln County Court House
where he shot his way out of jail while killing two deputies, and a
poker room where they hope he'll lend a hand at our Dead Famous
séance. Join our paranormal dynamic duo as they try to discover
what--or who--knocked a camera out of someone's hand during the
séance!
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Friday, June 29, 2007
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7-8pm -- CITY CONFIDENTIAL(r) - 18 - Virginia City: Showdown at the
Mustang Ranch
In the heart of Nevada's silver country lies America's most infamous
ranch--a ranch without cows or cowboys that was closed by Uncle Sam in
1999. Before it was over, a brothel baron and three city officials
were placed in compromising positions, and Virginia City lost its
biggest industry. Join us for a showdown at Mustang Ranch. Narrated by
Paul Winfield.
8-9pm -- BIOGRAPHY(r) - Happy Days.
A nostalgic look back at the TV series from its conception to its
years as one of America's favorite sitcoms. Includes clips from the
most unforgettable episodes and interviews with cast members Ron
Howard ("Richie"), Henry Winkler ("Fonzie"), Marion Ross ("Mrs. C"),
Tom Bosley ("Mr. C"), Erin Moran ("Joanie"), Anson Williams
("Potsie"), Don Most ("Ralph Malph"), and Scott Baio ("Chachi").
9-10pm -- CITY CONFIDENTIAL(r) - Miami Beach: Smugglers & Speedboats.
In the 1980s, Miami was perhaps America's hippest city. But the murder
of wealthy Miami boat builder Don Aronow, shot while sitting in his
Mercedes coupe on famed "Thunderboat Row" in 1987, put the spotlight
on the city's glitz, glamour, and drug culture. And for years,
Aronow's murder remained one of South Florida's most notorious
mysteries. Narrated by Paul Winfield.
10-11pm -- Crime Stories - The Casebook Rapist.
An international student is found raped and murdered in the bathroom
of her high-rise apartment. Police on the scene have few concrete
leads, but painstaking fingerprint analysis finally connects a
Malaysian bodybuilder named Tien Poh Su to the crime scene. To bolster
the circumstantial evidence, police pursue an elaborate undercover
operation to get the blood sample they need to convict a rapist who
practices crime "by the book".
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7-8pm -- Murder, She Wrote - The Dying Game.
Jessica joins a fight to preserve a landmark department store, but
when two people are murdered, she applies her talents to catch the
killer. Angela Lansbury stars with Peter Donat, Kate Mulgrew, Michael
Tolan, Martin Milner, and Felicia Lansbury.
8-10pm -- BIOGRAPHY(r) - Jodie Foster.
Profile of the acclaimed actress who began working when she was just
three years old in a Coppertone commercial, scandalized audiences as a
12-year-old hooker in Taxi Driver, and went on to win Oscars for The
Accused and The Silence of the Lambs. One of the most versatile and
business-savvy artists in Hollywood, Foster has done everything in the
movie business--act, produce, direct, and run her own company.
10-12am -- Columbo Mystery Movies - Grand Deception
When a Sergeant Major is murdered at a "soldier of fortune" training
camp, Columbo (Peter Falk) applies his own unique brand of strategic
maneuvering to flush out the killer who is associated with the camp as
well as a think-tank foundation under scrutiny by the Pentagon. Sam
Wanamaker directed the episode. Guest star: Robert Foxworth.
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