About this season
The history of Hollywood film in its various aspects.
Episodes (24)
1. The Zanucks: Hollywood's Royal Family
Aired 20 September 1981 • 30 min
Darryl and Richard Zanuck.
2. Special Effects: Hollywood's Dreammakers
Aired 27 September 1981 • 30 min
See how wizards dream up those spectacular scenes from “Towering Inferno,” “The Empire Strikes Back,” and more.
3. Gene Wilder - An Actor For All Comedy
Aired 4 October 1981 • 30 min
Clips include “Stir Crazy," “Young Frankenstein,” and “Start the Revolution Without Me."
4. On the Edge of Your Seat
Aired 11 October 1981 • 30 min
Film clips from some of Hollywood's scariest horror films.
5. Midnight Movies
Aired 18 October 1981 • 30 min
Those fabulous cult ropes that have audiences lining here as the clock strikes midnight —The Attack of the Killer Tomatoes," “Phantom of the Paradise” and “The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Also, a sneak preview of the upcoming cult hit, “Shock Treatment."
6. Ghosts & Ghoulies
Aired 25 October 1981 • 30 min
Movies that frighten viewers.
7. Son of Sci-Fi
Aired 1 November 1981 • 30 min
Science fiction and special effects.
8. Hollywood Goes Ape
Aired 8 November 1981 • 30 min
Making the 'Planet of the Apes' films.
9. Hollywood's Soaps And Sobs
Aired 15 November 1981 • 30 min
Tragic movie women.
10. Hollywood's Daredevils
Aired 22 November 1981 • 30 min
Stuntmen and women risk their lives.
11. Hollywood's Happy Holidays
Aired 29 November 1981 • 30 min
Christmas movies.
12. Hollywood's Hottest Stars
Aired 6 December 1981 • 30 min
Sizzling sex symbols.
13. Oscar's Best Picture
Aired 13 December 1981 • 30 min
Award-winning films.
14. Hollywood's Best Actors
Aired 20 December 1981 • 30 min
Award-winning screen stars.
15. Stars Oscar Forgot
Aired 27 December 1981 • 30 min
Movie stars snubbed by the Academy.
16. Gorgeous Grable
Aired 3 January 1982 • 30 min
A profile of Betty Grable.
17. Salute to Rodgers & Hammerstein
Aired 10 January 1982 • 30 min
The duo's legacy.
18. Everybody Loves a Winner
Aired 17 January 1982 • 30 min
Movie sports and contests.
19. That's Tyrone Power
Aired 24 January 1982 • 30 min
A profile of the actor.
20. Oscar's Unsung Heroes (Part 1)
Aired 31 January 1982 • 30 min
Behind-the-scenes workers.
21. Oscar's Unseen Stars (Part 2)
Aired 7 February 1982 • 30 min
Behind-the-scenes filmmakers.
22. Oscar's Best Actress
Aired 14 February 1982 • 30 min
Award-winning actresses.
23. Cops & Robbers
Aired 21 February 1982 • 30 min
Movie outlaws and crimes.
24. Oscar's Best Supporting Players
Aired 28 February 1982 • 30 min
Award-winning supporting actors. (Final episode)