Rare footage and intimate details provide a deeper look at the mavericks who shaped American culture; featuring interviews with friends and family who reveal the meteoric highs and the devastating costs of fame.
EPISODE 1
Whitney Houston
Never-before-seen private video showcases Whitney Houston -- a Black woman who broke barriers to become a modern pop icon -- in a new light.
EPISODE 2
Kobe Bryant
The evolution of Kobe Bryant, including his triumphs and indiscretions, complications in his personal life, and his tragic death.
EPISODE 4
Richard Pryor
Profiling legendary comic Richard Pryor, whose groundbreaking work influenced millions.
EPISODE 5
Robin Williams
Robin Williams' life, from his early days in the San Francisco Bay Area comedy scene to his meteoric rise on "Mork & Mindy," his personal struggles and his battle with Lewy Body Dementia before his tragic death in 2014.
EPISODE 6
George Michael
The life and career of legendary pop star George Michael; how he reinvented himself from a teenage heartthrob to a global superstar; featuring interviews with Sam Smith, Paula Abdul and others who worked with Michael and were influenced by his music.
EPISODE 7
Patrick Swayze
Profiling iconic actor Patrick Swayze and his rise to fame; featuring interviews with co-stars Demi Moore, Tony Goldwyn, Liam Neeson, Lea Thompson and C. Thomas Howell, as well as family friends Debbie Allen and Jaclyn Smith.
David Sloan
Muriel Pearson
