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[10/14/21 - 03:30 PM] ABC News' "Superstar" Series Profiles Robin Williams, One of the World's Most Beloved and Inventive Comedians The series returns with a one-off special on Wednesday, October 20 at 10:00/9:00c, in place of "A Million Little Things." |
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ABC NEWS' "SUPERSTAR" SERIES PROFILES ROBIN WILLIAMS, ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST BELOVED AND INVENTIVE COMEDIANS
TV Event Documents the Triumphs and Struggles in Williams' Journey From Stand-Up Comic to Movie Star
'Superstar: Robin Williams' Airs Wednesday, Oct. 20 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC
ABC News' "Superstar" series will profile Robin Williams, one of the world's most beloved and inventive comedians. The new episode recounts his life through Williams' own voice, describing "the spark of madness" which defined his life. From his early days in the San Francisco Bay Area comedy scene to his meteoric rise on "Mork & Mindy," the one-hour special explores the experiences that made Williams into a one-of-a-kind talent and reveals what gave voice to the characters in his mind. It also chronicles the creative force driving critically acclaimed films like "Good Will Hunting" and "Dead Poets Society," as well as fan favorites such as "Aladdin." The special explores his personal struggles, including substance abuse and depression, and his battle with Lewy Body Dementia before his tragic death in 2014. "Superstar: Robin Williams" features interviews with famous comedians and actors who knew and admired Williams, including Margaret Cho, Howie Mandel, Lewis Black, Jimmie Walker, Paula Poundstone, Gina Hecht and Pauly Shore, as well as Barry Levinson, director of multiple films starring Williams including "Good Morning, Vietnam." The program also contains interviews with Williams from the ABC News archives, in which he opens up about his life and the highs and lows of his distinguished career. "Superstar: Robin Williams" airs Wednesday, Oct. 20 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. It can also be viewed the next day on demand and on Hulu.
"Superstar" is produced by ABC News. David Sloan is senior executive producer. Muriel Pearson is executive producer.
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[02/19/25 - 01:18 PM] NBC's Epic Nature Documentary Series "The Americas," Narrated by Tom Hanks, to Simulcast on Bravo, CNBC, E!, Syfy and USA on Sunday, Feb. 23 Plus: "The Making of 'The Americas,'" one-episode special, will stream exclusively on Peacock, Monday, April 21.
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[02/19/25 - 01:00 PM] Season Two of the HBO Original Drama Series "The Last of Us" Debuts April 13 Five years after the events of the first season, Joel and Ellie are drawn into conflict with each other and a world even more dangerous and unpredictable than the one they left behind.
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[02/19/25 - 10:00 AM] Cynthia Erivo to Host "The 78th Annual Tony Awards" This year's ceremony will return to the legendary Radio City Music Hall in New York City, broadcasting live to both coasts on Sunday, June 8 on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S.
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[02/19/25 - 09:01 AM] Video: "Black Ops" - Season 1 Official Trailer - Hulu Two highly inexperienced police community support officers are forced into the world of undercover work to stop a violent criminal gang - but any wrong move could be their last.
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[02/19/25 - 09:00 AM] Video: Trailer & Key Art Debut - Hulu Original "Good American Family" Told from multiple points of view, as a means to explore issues of perspective, bias, and trauma, this compelling drama is inspired by the disturbing stories surrounding a Midwestern couple who adopts a girl with a rare form of dwarfism.
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[02/19/25 - 09:00 AM] Prime Video Announces March 6 Premiere Date for "For the Win: NWSL" The immersive four-part docuseries offers unprecedented access into the 2024 National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) playoffs and Championship.
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[02/19/25 - 08:07 AM] Peacock Exclusively Streams Universal Pictures' Global Cinematic Event "Wicked" Beginning March 21 The biggest Broadway adaptation of all-time globally, "Wicked" won the Golden Globe Award for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement.
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[02/19/25 - 08:01 AM] Video: "The Residence" - Official Trailer - Netflix When a White House state dinner becomes a crime scene, detective Cordelia Cupp must investigate dozens of staff members and guests to catch a killer.
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[02/19/25 - 08:00 AM] Video: "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip" - Trailer - March 28 on Disney+ This March, the Garcias are going on a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad road trip.
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[02/19/25 - 07:53 AM] Pack Your Bags and "Savor the City" with Chef Jernard Wells Premiering Thursday, April 3 on TV One Known for his masterful fusion of bold Southern flavors with contemporary flair, "Savor the City" and Chef Jernard Wells lead audiences on a tour through some of the nation's most influential cities, revealing the untold stories of Black culinary and regional history.
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[02/19/25 - 07:30 AM] ABC News Studios Announces Primetime Special "Will Reeve: Finding My Father" Reeve takes audiences along with him on a journey he has been dreaming of making for 30 years: reliving the last great expedition his father and "Superman" actor Christopher Reeve took in 1995 just before a horse riding accident left him paralyzed with a spinal cord injury when Will was only 2 years old.
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[02/19/25 - 07:01 AM] "Miss Scarlet" Renewed for Season 6 Kate Phillips will reprise her role as the title character in the new installment.
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[02/19/25 - 07:01 AM] OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Ratings Increase in 2024 Driven by Growth in Key Series Among African American Women 25-54 Four returning shows saw season-over-season ratings growth with Women 25-54 from prior seasons: "Ready to Love" Season 9 (+8%), "Belle Collective" Season 4 (+8%), "Belle Collective" Season 5 (+36%), and "Love & Marriage Detroit" Season 3 (+4%).
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[02/19/25 - 07:00 AM] Video: "Tyler Perry's Duplicity" - Official Trailer - Prime Video High-powered attorney Marley (Kat Graham) faces her most personal case yet when she is tasked with uncovering the truth behind the shooting of her best friend Fela's (Meagan Tandy) husband (Joshua Adeyeye).
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