The series
Before They Were Stars is a 1996 30-minute American ABC television show which was hosted by Scott Baio, with John Cramer as announcer and narrator; it was preceded by four specials, each an hour long. The term "Before They Were Stars" has since become widely used by television shows and magazines when featuring segments and articles on famous actors in their lesser-known performances.
Episodes
Season 1 · 9 episodes
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Episode 130m
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…
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Episode 230m
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 Reginal…
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Episode 330m
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 …
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Episode 430m
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 ANECDO…
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Episode 530m
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. …
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Episode 630m
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 performan…
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Episode 730m
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. GUE…
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Episode 830m
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 J…
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Episode 930m
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 …
Cast
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