Fox Specials (1987–1995)

Last Updated: 12 February 2000

This is not a complete list. I beleive this list becomes complete after May 1995.

1987 Emmy Awards

ID
Date 20 Sep 87
Time 8:00pm
Length 2:00
Summary

Saturday Night at the Late Show

ID
Date 6 Aug 88
Time 9:00pm
Length 1:00
Summary

Gary Shandling's 25th Anniversary

ID
Date 13 Aug 88
Time 9:00pm
Length 1:00
Summary

Saturday Night at the Late Show

ID
Date 20 Aug 88
Time 9:00pm
Length 1:00
Summary

Suzi's Story

ID
Date 3 Sep 88
Time 9:00pm
Length 1:00
Summary

Rock 'N Roll Christmas

ID
Date 11 Dec 88
Time ?
Length ?
Summary

Rock 'N Roll Christmas

ID
Date 24 Dec 88
Time ?
Length ?
Summary

1989 Emmy Awards

ID
Date 17 Sep 89
Time ?
Length 2:00
Summary

The Simpsons Christmas Special

ID
Date 17 Dec 89
Time 8:30pm
Length :30
Summary

The Simpsons Christmas Special

ID
Date 23 Dec 89
Time 8:30pm
Length :30
Summary

The Outsiders (Pilot)

ID
Date 25 Mar 90
Time 9:30pm
Length 1:30
Summary

Rolling Stones Concert

ID
Date 30 May 90
Time 8:00pm
Length ?
Summary

Idols

ID
Date 24 Oct 91
Time ?
Length ?
Summary

Fox/MTV Guide to Summer

ID
Date 7 Jun 92
Time 10:00pm
Length 1:00
Summary Cindy Crawford and Tommy Davidson are hosts of this preview of summer entertainment. Includes interviews with Tim Burton, Tom Cruise, Bruce Springsteen, and Magic Johnson.

"Rock the Vote" Special

ID
Date 23 Sep 92
Time ?
Length ?
Summary

Billboard Music Awards

ID
Date 9 Dec 92
Time ?
Length ?
Summary

Who Killed Martin Luther King?

ID
Date 22 Jan 93
Time 9:00pm
Length 1:00
Summary Boyz N the Hood's Larry Fishburne narrates this new documentary investigating King's 1968 assassination and the theory that James Earl Ray may have been aided by J. Edgar Hoover's FBI.

Spring Break '93

ID
Date 13 Apr 93
Time ?
Length ?
Summary

Aretha Franklin: Duets

ID
Date 9 May 93
Time 10:00
Length ?
Summary

1968: 25th Anniversary

ID
Date 11 May 93
Time 9:00
Length 1:00
Summary Martin Sheen narrates this documentary (written by TIME film critic Richard Schickel) revisiting such tragic events as the murders of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy, the Tet Offensive, and the election of Richard Nixson.

90210: Behind the Scenes

ID
Date 26 May 93
Time ?
Length 0:30
Summary Katie Wagner interviews casts. Directed by Jason Priestley.

Blockbuster Video Presents Paul McCartney Live in the New World

ID
Date 15 Jun 93
Time 8:00
Length 2:00
Summary A Trio of concerts: The former moptop performs Beatles classics and Wings tunes, as well as tracks from his new album "Off the Ground", live from Charlotte.

Look of the Year

ID
Date 13 Jul 93
Time 9:00
Length ?
Summary

Baseball Relief: An All-Star Comedy Salute

ID
Date 15 Oct 93
Time 9:00
Length 1:00
Summary Baseball and homelessness are the common themes of two pre-World Series programs: Jerry Seinfeld, Sharon Stone, Dennis Miller, Boyz II Men, and Hall of Famer Willie Mays appear in a baseball-themed benefit for homeless children.

1993 Billboard Music Awards

ID
Date 8 Dec 93
Time 8:00
Length 2:00
Summary

TV Guide's 40th Anniversary

ID
Date 20 Dec 93
Time 8:00
Length ?
Summary

The Essence Awards

ID
Date 6 Jun 94
Time 8:00
Length ?
Summary

Loyalty and Betrayal: The Story of the American Mob

ID
Date 25 Jul 94 & 26 Jul 94
Time 8:00
Length 2:00
Summary An episodic history of organized crime from the gory days of Al Capone and Bugsy Siegel to the 1992 downfall of John "the Dapper Don" Gotti.

AT&T Presents: Queen Latifah and Friends

ID
Date 11 Aug 94
Time 9:00
Length 1:00
Summary

Tina Turner Special

ID
Date 24 Aug 94
Time ?
Length ?
Summary

A Day in the Lives of Melrose Place

ID
Date 5 Oct 94
Time 9:00
Length 1:00
Summary A Day in the Lives of Melrose Place An infotainment hour that follows Locklear, Leighton, and the rest of the gang at work and at play.

1994 Clio Awards

ID
Date 31 Oct 94
Time 9:00pm
Length ?
Summary

Billboard Music Awards

ID
Date 7 Dec 94
Time ?
Length ?
Summary

The Museum of Television & Radio Presents: Science Fiction, A Journey Into the Unknown

ID
Date 13 Dec 94
Time 8:00
Length 2:00
Summary Forty years of science fiction on television imparts the fascination with the future; hosts Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, Carrie Fisher, and Dean Cain.

A 90210 Christmas Special

ID
Date 19 Dec 94
Time 9:00
Length 1:00
Summary

Baddest-and-Best-of-Melrose Place

ID
Date 9 Jan 95
Time ?
Length 1:00
Summary

Road to fame on Melrose Place & 90210

ID
Date 6 Mar 95
Time ?
Length 1:00
Summary

Hardwood Dreams

ID
Date 2 Apr 95
Time ?
Length ?
Summary Documentary chronicles the aspirations and hardships of a high-school basketball team; Wesley Snipes narrates.

Def Comedy Jam: Prime Time

ID
Date 6 Apr 95
Time ?
Length ?
Summary Music, sketches and stand-up comedy examine current issues; with Lester Barry; Billy D; Sandy Brown; Tommy Chunn; Ricky Harris; Simbi Khalik; Cedric the Entertainer; McNally Sagal; Yvette Wilson.

Rock 'n Roll Skating Highlights

ID
Date 16 Apr 95
Time ?
Length ?
Summary Figure skaters perform to rock and pop music; hosts Pat O'Brien, Kurt Browning; Oksana Baiul; Nancy Kerrigan; Katarina Witt; Scott Hamilton; Viktor Petrenko.

The 1994 Clio Awards

ID
Date 23 Apr 95
Time ?
Length ?
Summary Awards salute creativity in television advertising; host Kelsey Grammer; presenters Gabrielle Carteris; Calvert DeForest; Bruce Jenner; Richard Karn; Siskel & Ebert; Lucky Vanous.

All-Star Challenge

ID
Date 30 Apr 95
Time ?
Length 1:00
Summary Celebrity/civilian teams compete in creative athletic events; Dean Cain handicaps the competitors; referee Dan Cortese; hosts Steve Young and Daisy Fuentes; with Jerry Rice; Junior Seau; Jill Connick; Tia Carrere; Harry Connick Jr.; Pete Rose. Team Seau: Jill Goodacre, Junior Seau, Craig Andrew, Kikiko Tanaka. Team Rice: Tia Carrerre, Jerry Rice, Wendy Gottlieb, Wesley Berry. Events: Waterworld, Crunch Time, The Lake, Quiz Show, Ultimate Football, Backyard Battle.

My Favorite "Married"

ID
Date 30 Apr 95
Time ?
Length 0:30
Summary Married ... With Children cast shares clips of episodes.

Oops! The World's Funniest Outtakes

ID
Date 7 May 95
Time ?
Length 1:00
Summary Harry Anderson shows clips of accidental moments in film and television; actors in their first screen tests; clips of music and sports mistakes.

Rudy Coby: The Coolest Magician on Earth

ID
Date 21 May 95
Time ?
Length 1:00
Summary The illusionist's routines combine technology with comedy, science and music.

Tiny Toons' Night Ghoulery

ID
Date 28 May 95
Time ?
Length 1:00
Summary The gang spoofs classic tales with frighteningly funny twists.

The Road to Fame on Melrose Place & 90210

ID
Date 31 May 95
Time ?
Length 1:00
Summary Gabrielle Carteris shows what life was like for Melrose Place and Beverly Hills, 90210 stars before they achieved prime-time success. Rerun.

Tiny Toon Adventures: How I Spent My Summer Vacation

ID
Date 4 Jun 95
Time ?
Length ?
Summary The gang recalls summertime escapades. Animated. Rerun.

A Day in the Lives of Melrose Place

ID
Date 5 Jun 95
Time ?
Length 1:00
Summary Program looks at the off-the-set lives of the series regulars. Rerun.

Sex & Romance: A Test for the '90s

ID
Date 5 Jun 95
Time ?
Length 1:00
Summary The rules for the game of sex and romance are examined from within singles bars.

Spider-Man: The Chameleon

ID
Date 11 Jun 95
Time ?
Length 0:30
Summary Spider-Man must stop an international spy and hitman endangering world peace.

X-Men: Weapon X, Lies and Videotape

ID
Date 11 Jun 95
Time ?
Length 0:30
Summary A cryptic message linked to Weapon X graduates threatens Wolverine's sanity.

Love Thy Neighbor: The Baddest and Best of Melrose Place.

ID
Date 12 Jun 95
Time ?
Length 1:00
Summary Highlights of the serial's first three seasons; host Daphne Zuniga. Rerun.

The 25th Anniversary Essence Awards

ID
Date 13 Jun 95
Time ?
Length ?
Summary Honorees include Janet Jackson; Stevie Wonder; Gen. Colin Powell; presenters Bill Cosby; Laurence Fishburne; Jada Pinkett; Oprah Winfrey; performers Anita Baker; Toni Braxton; Jon Secada; Des'ree; Salt-N-Pepa; B.B. King; hosts Natalie Cole, Sinbad.

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie: Secrets Revealed

ID
Date 18 Jun 95
Time ?
Length ?
Summary Characters, special effects from the new movie.

Life With Louie: Dad Gets Canned

ID
Date 18 Jun 95
Time ?
Length 0:30
Summary Author/comedian Louie Anderson's animated special takes an offbeat look at life with father.

Celebrity First Loves

ID
Date 19 Jun 95
Time ?
Length 1:00
Summary First romances of celebrities: Oprah Winfrey; Jerry Seinfeld; Elvis Presley; Jay Thomas; Wayne Gretzky; hosts Brian Austin Green, Tiffani-Amber Thiessen. Rerun.

A Day With ...

ID
Date 26 Jun 95
Time ?
Length 1:00
Summary Short films chronicle celebrities: director Ron Howard; model Elle Macpherson; actor Matthew Perry; San Antonio Spur Dennis Rodman.

Planet Hollywood Salutes the Top 10 Comedy Movies

ID
Date 9 Jul 95
Time 8:30pm
Length 0:30
Summary Christopher Columbus; Tom Selleck; Paul Hogan; Sydney Pollack; Leonard Nimoy; host Tom Arnold.

NFL Primetime

ID
Date 28 Aug 95
Time 9:00pm
Length 1:00
Summary Terry Bradshaw, James Brown, Howie Long and Jimmy Johnson preview the NFL season; with Hootie and the Blowfish; Tia Carrere.

Alien Autopsy: Fact or Fiction

ID SP-9606
Date 28 Aug 95
Time 8:00pm
Length 1:00
Summary Host Jonathan Frakes introduces footage purportedly showing an autopsy on an alien from a 1947 UFO crash near Roswell, N.M.

Fall Preview Special

ID
Date 2 Sep 95
Time 11:00pm
Length 1:00
Summary Stars of FOX prime-time programs join host David Alan Grier.

The Secrets of ``The X-Files''

ID
Date 4 Sep 95
Time 8:00pm
Length 1:00
Summary Highlights of dramatic moments in the series show character development and trace its popularity. Rerun.

Countdown to the Emmys

ID
Date 10 Sep 95
Time 7:30pm
Length 0:30
Summary Interviews with award nominees and celebrity arrivals.

47th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards

ID
Date 10 Sep 95
Time 8:00pm
Length 3:00
Summary Festivities in Pasadena, Calif., laud excellence in programming; hosts Cybill Shepherd, Jason Alexander; presenters Jerry Seinfeld; Heather Locklear; Jay Leno; David Duchovny; Gillian Anderson; Ellen DeGeneres; Candice Bergen; George Clooney.

Springfield's Most Wanted

ID
Date 17 Sep 95
Time 7:30pm
Length 0:30
Summary John Walsh launches a national manhunt to reveal who shot Mr. Montgomery Burns.

Wrestlemania XI: The Special

ID
Date 30 Sep 95
Time 11:00pm
Length 1:00
Summary Lawrence Taylor vs. Bam Bam Bigelow; Diesel vs. Shawn Michaels. Taped 4/2/95 in Hartford, Conn.

Goosebumps: The Haunted Mask

ID
Date 27 Oct 95
Time 8:00pm
Length 1:00
Summary A shy adolescent discovers a creepy, life-like mask and decides to use it to scare the boys who constantly tease and humiliate her.

The World of James Bond

ID
Date 29 Oct 95
Time 7:00pm
Length 1:00
Summary Host Elizabeth Hurley presents a 007 film retrospective, with on-the-set clips; featuring Pierce Brosnan, Honor Blackman, Richard Kiel, Britt Ekland, John Barry, Hugh Hefner.

Alien Autopsy: Fact or Fiction

ID SP-9606
Date 25 Nov 95
Time 8:00pm
Length 1:00
Summary Host Jonathan Frakes introduces footage purportedly showing an autopsy on an alien from a 1947 UFO crash near Roswell, N.M. Rerun.

The 1995 Clio Awards

ID
Date 27 Nov 95
Time 9:00pm
Length 1:00
Summary Hosts Josie Bissett, Jon Cryer spotlight excellence in television advertising; with Paula Poundstone; RuPaul; Eddie the dog; Terry Bradshaw; Howie Long; Jimmy Johnson; James Brown.

Fantasy: Mariah Carey at Madison Square Garden

ID
Date 29 Nov 95
Time 9:00pm
Length 1:00
Summary Mariah Carey performs her most popular songs at Madison Square Garden in New York; with Boyz II Men.

Just for Laughs

ID
Date 2 Dec 95
Time 11:00pm
Length 1:00
Summary Retrospective footage combines with comedians' performances at the Montreal International Comedy Festival; with Richard Lewis; host David Schwimmer.

1995 Billboard Music Awards

ID
Date 6 Dec 95
Time 8:00pm
Length 2:00
Summary The magazine's charts determine winners; host Jon Stewart; performers Tina Turner; Goo Goo Dolls; Coolio; Al Green; Hootie & the Blowfish; Shania Twain; Michael Bolton; Brandy and Wanya Morris; receiving honors Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson.

Sportsman of the Year

ID
Date 10 Dec 95
Time 7:00pm
Length 1:00
Summary Terry Bradshaw announces the winner of Sports Illustrated magazine's annual award following profiles of five candidates and a review of the year's sports events.

Ho Ho Ho: TV's All-Time Funniest Christmas Moments

ID
Date 18 Dec 95
Time 8:00pm
Length 1:00
Summary Clips of television's Christmas-themed episodes of series, specials, variety shows and commercials; hosts Amanda Bearse, Ted McGinley.

Oops! The World's Funniest Outtakes

ID
Date 24 Dec 95
Time 7:00pm
Length 1:00
Summary Harry Anderson shows clips of accidental moments in film and television; actors in their first screen tests; clips of music and sports mistakes. Rerun.

A 90210 Christmas Special

ID
Date 25 Dec 95
Time 8:00pm
Length 1:00
Summary ``Beverly Hills, 90210'' cast members do charity work, go Christmas shopping and discuss what the holiday means to them. Rerun.

The NCLR Bravo Awards

ID
Date 28 Dec 95
Time 9:00pm
Length 1:00
Summary Awards honor positive portrayals of Latinos in American film, television and music, in Los Angeles; hosts Jimmy Smits, Jennifer Lopez; performers Gloria Estefan; Kenny Loggins; Barrio Boyzz; Albita; WAR; with Paula Abdul; Hector Elizondo; Paul Rodriguez.

New Year's in Vegas

ID
Date 31 Dec 95
Time 11:00pm
Length 1:30
Summary Events throughout the city; with Ian Ziering; D.B. Sweeney; Scott Wolf; the Wayans Brothers; magician Rudy Coby; Penn & Teller; Sheryl Crow; Van Halen; Bonnie Raitt and Bryan Adams; from Caesars Palace in Las Vegas; hosts Kim Fields Freeman, John Henton.
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