Fox Specials (1997)

Last Updated: 12 February 2000

RSVP: The World's Funniest Party Disasters

ID	SP-9734
Date	5 Jan 97
Time	7:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Dave Thomas presents clips of festivities gone awry, including birthdays, bar mitzvahs, graduations, weddings.

The World's Greatest Animal Outtakes

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Date	12 Jan 97
Time	7:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Amorous animals; cows wash windows; pets for adoption; thieving squirrels; ape's ballet; Eddie from ``Frasier'' and the cast of ``101 Dalmatians''; host James Brown.

Rock 'N' Roll Skating Championship III

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Date	14 Jan 97
Time	8:00pm
Length	2:00
Summary	Figure skaters perform to rock and pop music; with Kristi Yamaguchi; Scott Hamilton; Kurt Browning; Viktor Petrenko; Jill Trenary; Debi Thomas; Josee Chouinard; Elizabeth Manley; Jozef Sabovcik; Gary Beacom.

14th-Annual All-Madden Team

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Date	19 Jan 97
Time	5:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	John Madden picks National Football League players to fill his personal ``all-star'' team.

Oops! The World's Funniest Outtakes 4

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Date	19 Jan 97
Time	7:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Harry Anderson shows bloopers of stars, TV series, newscasts, commercials and sports, including Eddie Murphy, Matthew Perry, Raquel Welch and San Francisco 49er Steve Young.

All-Time All-Madden Super Bowl Team

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Date	26 Jan 97
Time	1:00pm
Length	1:30
Summary	John Madden picks Super Bowl participants to fill his "all-star" team.

Fox Super Sunday Pregame

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Date	26 Jan 97
Time	2:30pm
Length	3:30
Summary	With James Brown, Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long and Ronnie Lott, from New Orleans.

Fox Super Sunday Postgame

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Date	26 Jan 97
Time	9:30pm
Length	:30
Summary

The World's Scariest Police Chases

ID	SP-9738
Date	2 Feb 97
Time	7:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Peter Coyote narrates on-the-job footage of harrowing action by police officers.

News Coverage

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Date	4 Feb 97
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Broadcast of imbending OJ Civil Trial verdict from FOX NEWS Channel coverage (Catherine Crier).

State of the Union Address

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Date	4 Feb 97
Time	9:00pm
Length	?
Summary	President Clinton addresses Congress, followed by a Republican response from Rep. J.C. Watts (Okla.)

Star Wars: The Magic and the Mystery

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Date	6 Feb 97
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Creator George Lucas presents the history of the ``Star Wars'' trilogy. (Originally scheducle for 8:00pm on February 4.)

RSVP: The World's Funniest Party Disasters 2

ID	SP-9750
Date	9 Feb 97
Time	7:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Dave Thomas presents festivities gone awry, including birthdays, bar mitzvahs, graduations, weddings.

Close Call: Cheating Death II

ID	SP-9746
Date	10 Feb 97
Time	9:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Accident victims and their rescuers relate their experiences through interviews and footage; host Robert Urich.

Doomsday: What Can We Do?

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Date	14 Feb 97
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	An examination of five doomsday scenarios offers scientists' and experts' ideas on possible preventive measures.

The World's Greatest Animal Outtakes: Unleashed No. 1

ID	SP-9737
Date	16 Feb 97
Time	7:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Clips of animal antics; host James Brown. (New Material since 12 Jan 97 broadcast.)

When Animals Attack III

ID	SP-9745
Date	17 Feb 97
Time	9:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Stories of human encounters with the animal kingdom include advice from wildlife experts and animal activists; host Robert Urich.

Oops! The World's Funniest Outtakes 5

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Date	23 Feb 97
Time	7:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Harry Anderson shows clips of celebrity mishaps from TV shows, films and newscasts.

The World's Scariest Police Chases

ID	SP-9738
Date	25 Feb 97
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Peter Coyote narrates on-the-job footage of police officers. (Rerun)

When Disaster Strikes II

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Date	25 Feb 97
Time	9:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Footage of man-made disasters features a pipeline explosion; oil-tank fire; Ethiopian plane crash; Alabama train crash; boat accident; narrator Peter Coyote.

The 28th NAACP Image Awards

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Date	27 Feb 97
Time	8:00pm
Length	2:00
Summary	Festivities honor positive portrayals of black Americans in television, film, literature and the recording industry; hosts Arsenio Hall, Patti LaBelle.

Skate International Final

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Date	1 Mar 97
Time	8:00pm
Length	2:00
Summary	From Hamilton, Ontario. Qualifiers include Michelle Kwan, Irena Slutskaya, Todd Eldredge and Elvis Stojko. Live.

Skate International Final

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Date	2 Mar 97
Time	4:30pm
Length	1:30
Summary	From Hamilton, Ontario. Qualifiers include Michelle Kwan, Irena Slutskaya, Todd Eldredge and Elvis Stojko. Tape.

TV's All-Time No. 1s

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Date	2 Mar 97
Time	7:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Shelley Long presents clips featuring TV's highest-rated programs, historic events and commercials.

World's Funniest Kids' Outtakes

ID	SP-9754
Date	9 Mar 97
Time	7:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Clips from around the world feature humorous situations with children at play, at weddings and birthdays; host James Brown.

Battle of the Sexes on Ice

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Date	12 Mar 97
Time	8:00pm
Length	2:00
Summary	From Uniondale, N.Y. Competitors include Brian Boitano, Rosalyn Sumners, Scott Hamilton and Kristi Yamaguchi. Tape.

When Disaster Strikes

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Date	14 Mar 97
Time	9:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Martin Sheen presents footage of a jet crash; flooding; a hurricane; firefighting; an avalanche; tornadoes; survivors' stories. CC, Stereo, Rerun.

TV's Funniest News Outtakes

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Date	16 Mar 97
Time	7:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Clips of news anchors' on-and-off camera bloopers.

Wow! The Most Awesome Acts on Earth II

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Date	23 Mar 97
Time	7:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	John Ratzenberger presents unusual and outrageous entertainers, including the Human Torch, a contortionist, the Dynamite Lady. Rerun.

R.S.V.P.: The World's Funniest Party Disasters

ID	SP-9734
Date	30 Mar 97
Time	7:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Dave Thomas presents clips of festivities gone awry, including birthdays, bar mitzvahs, graduations, weddings. CC, Stereo, Rerun.

Bull Riders Only Championship

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Date	5 Apr 97
Time	9:00pm
Length	1:00pm
Summary	From Las Vegas. Live.

Oops! The World's Funniest Outtakes 5

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Date	6 Apr 97
Time	7:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Harry Anderson shows clips of celebrity mishaps from TV shows, films and newscasts.

The Funniest of the World's Funniest Outtakes

ID	SP-9756
Date	13 Apr 97
Time	7:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Highlights of earlier shows include Raquel Welch; John Madden; Regis and Kathie Lee; Al Gore's mom; Harry Anderson; host James Brown.

Sprint Bumps & Jumps Championships

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Date	20 Apr 97
Time	1:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Skiing from Lake Tahoe. Tape.

The World's Most Incredible Animal Rescues

ID	SP-9758
Date	20 Apr 97
Time	7:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	James Brown presents footage of people saving animals in critical situations and of animals rescuing people: A pot-bellied pig rescues its owners; dog risks freezing; kitten is saved from drowning; elk is trapped in a mudslide.

Close Call: Cheating Death

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Date	21 Apr 97
Time	9:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Survivors relate near-death experiences through interviews and footage, including a flash flood, a tangled parachutist, a speedboat crash and bungee jumping. Rerun.

World's Scariest Police Chases! II

ID	SP-9760
Date	27 Apr 97
Time	7:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Footage of harrowing pursuits from around the globe; narrator John Bunnell.

The World's Greatest Animal Outtakes: Unleashed 2

ID	SP-9760
Date	4 May 97
Time	7:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	A skateboarding duck; a finicky cat; a farming dog; a critical camel; a dog attacking furniture; an elephant stealing food; host James Brown.

The World's Funniest Kids' Outtakes! 2

ID	SP-9761
Date	11 May 97
Time	7:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Clips show children at play, interactions with pets and sibling rivalries; host James Brown.

Video Justice: Crime Caught on Tape!

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Date	12 May 97
Time	9:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Films of crimes in progress help convict the perpetrators; DWI incident; convenience-store robbery; car theft; insurance scam involves murder; vandalism; mugging; drive-by shooting.

World's Scariest Police Shootouts!

ID	SP-9764
Date	15 May 97
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Footage and eye-witness accounts of crimes in progress include a cab theft; a bullet-proof vest saves officer; North Hollywood bank robbery; host John Bunnell.

Busted on the Job

ID	SP-9762
Date	18 May 97
Time	7:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	On the job antics and crimes caught on camera.

The 10th Anniversary Essence Awards

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Date	22 May 97
Time	8:00pm
Length	2:00
Summary	Presenters And Performers Include Stevie Wonder, Patti LaBelle, Quincy Jones, Luther Vandross, The Artist Formerly Known As Prince, Mary J. Blige, Brandy, Oprah Winfrey, Kirk Franklin, LL Cool J, CeCe Winans, Bryant Gumbel, Malik Yoba, Jada Pinkett And Jennifer Holliday. Halle Berry and Sinbad return as hosts.

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

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Date	26 May 97
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.

Oops! The World's Funniest Outtakes 6

ID	SP-9767
Date	11 Jun 97
Time	8:00
Length	1:00
Summary	Harry Anderson presents clips of celebrity mishaps from TV shows and films, featuring Thomas Calabro; Bobcat Goldthwait; game-show contestants.

The World's Most Incredible Animal Rescues

ID	SP-9758
Date	18 Jun 97
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	James Brown presents footage of people saving animals in critical situations and of animals rescuing people.

Extreme Magic: Robert Gallup

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Date	25 Jun 97
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	The magician performs a death-defying dive at Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas.

Goosebumps

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Date	29 Jun 97
Time	7:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	"Welcome to Dead House" -- Siblings Josh and Amanda try to make new friends when they move to Dark Falls, a town with a secret.

Busted on the Job!

ID	SP-9762
Date	2 Jul 97
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Hidden cameras capture employees in mischief; man alters boss's coffee; baby sitter/thief; security guard strips; dentist gropes patient; lunchtime lovers. Rerun

When Disaster Strikes II

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Date	5 Jul 97
Time	9:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Footage of man-made disasters features a pipeline explosion; oil-tank fire; Ethiopian plane crash; Alabama train crash; boat accident; narrator Peter Coyote. Rerun.

TV's All-Time No. 1s

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Date	6 Jul 97
Time	7:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Shelley Long presents clips featuring TV's highest-rated programs, historic events and commercials. Rerun.

R.S.V.P.: The World's Funniest Party Disasters 2

ID	SP-9750
Date	9 Jul 97
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Dave Thomas presents festivities gone awry, including birthdays, bar mitzvahs, graduations, weddings. Rerun.

The Funny Things Kids Do

ID	SP-9803
Date	13 Jul 97
Time	7:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Comedian Louie Anderson interviews young children about sex, money, politics, parenting, history and their futures.

TV's Funniest News Outtakes

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Date	16 Jul 97
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Clips of news anchors' on-and-off camera bloopers.

GOOSEBUMPS Night of the Living Dummy III

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Date	20 Jul 97
Time	7:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Trina's father's old dummies come to life and leave the attic.

When Animals Attack II

ID	SP-9708
Date	21 Jul 97
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	More stories of life-threatening encounters between humans and animals; host Robert Urich.

World's Funniest Kids' Outtakes

ID	SP-9754
Date	23 Jul 97
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Clips from around the world feature humorous situations with children at play, at weddings and birthdays; host James Brown.

Alien Autopsy: Fact or Fiction

ID	SP-9606
Date	27 Jul 97
Time	7:00pm
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.

UFOs: The Best Evidence Ever Caught on Tape

ID	SP-9804
Date	28 Jul 97
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Witnesses, researchers and imaging experts analyze video/film clips; narrator Jonathan Frakes.

Prophecies of the Millennium

ID	SP-9744
Date	30 Jul 97
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Prophecies and predictions announce the end of the world; host Edward James Olmos.

Tennis: The Challenge

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Date	3 Aug 97
Time	4:00pm
Length	2:00
Summary	The Challenge, Singles Final From Colorado Springs, Colo. Men's 35-and-older tour event. Delay Tape.

The World's Scariest Police Chases

ID	SP-9738
Date	4 Aug 97
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Peter Coyote narrates on-the-job footage of harrowing action by police officers.

The World's Most Incredible Animal Rescues

ID	SP-9758
Date	11 Aug 97
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	James Brown presents footage of people saving animals in critical situations and of animals rescuing people. CC, Stereo, Rerun.

The Funniest of the World's Funniest Outtakes

ID	SP-9756
Date	13 Aug 97
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Highlights of earlier shows include Raquel Welch; John Madden; Regis and Kathie Lee; Al Gore's mom; Harry Anderson; host James Brown. Rerun.

Songs & Visions

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Date	16 Aug 97
Time	11:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Popular songs of the past hearken back to the events of the year they topped the charts; performed with full orchestra by Rod Stewart; Seal; k.d. lang; Jon Bon Jovi; Steve Winwood; Robert Palmer; Mary J. Blige; Chaka Khan; Toni Braxton. CC, Stereo

More Secrets of The X-Files

ID	SP-9648
Date	18 Aug 97
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Highlights of this season feature monsters, the agents' evolving partnership and the conspiracy angle about alien existence.

The World's Greatest Animal Outtakes: Unleashed 2

ID	SP-9760
Date	20 Aug 97
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	A skateboarding duck; a finicky cat; a farming dog; a critical camel; a dog attacking furniture; an elephant stealing food; host James Brown. Rerun.

The World's Funniest Kids' Outtakes! 2

ID	SP-9761
Date	25 Aug 97
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Clips show children at play, interactions with pets and sibling rivalries; host James Brown. Rerun.

Oops! The World's Funniest Outtakes 6

ID	SP-9767
Date	27 Aug 97
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Harry Anderson presents clips of celebrity mishaps from TV shows and films, featuring Thomas Calabro; Bobcat Goldthwait; game-show contestants. Rerun.

News Special

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Date	31 Aug 97
Time	7:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Fox News / Sky News Special report on the death of Princess Diana

The World's Most Incredible Animal Rescues 2

ID	SP-9802
Date	1 Sep 97
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	A pot-bellied pig rescues its owners; dog risks freezing; kitten is saved from drowning; elk is trapped in a mudslide. CC, Stereo.

The Funny Things Kids Do

ID	SP-9803
Date	3 Sep 97
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Comedian Louie Anderson interviews young children about sex, money, politics, parenting, history and their futures. Rerun.

When Stunts Go Bad

ID	SP-9770
Date	4 Sep 97
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Footage of professional daredevils features one jumping a car over school buses, a jet skier riding a waterfall, a skier tumbling down a mountain; host Robert Urich. Rerun. (Supposedly aired on May 14th, but I don't think it actually did.)

World's Scariest Police Shootouts!

ID	SP-9764
Date	4 Sep 97
Time	9:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Footage and eye-witness accounts of crimes in progress include a cab theft; a bullet-proof vest saves officer; North Hollywood bank robbery; host John Bunnell.

UFOs: The Best Evidence Ever Caught on Tape

ID	SP-9804
Date	12 Sep 97
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Witnesses, researchers and imaging experts analyze video/film clips; narrator Jonathan Frakes. Rerun.

When Animals Attack 4

ID	SP-9826
Date	10 Oct 97
Time	9:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Animals react to threatening and unusual situations; host Louis Gossett Jr.

World's Scariest Police Chases 3

ID	SP-9817
Date	4 Nov 97
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Cameras at crime scenes reveal harrowing pursuits of perpetrators. CC, Stereo, Rerun.

Thw World's Deadliest Swarms

ID	SP-9831
Date	4 Nov 97
Time	9:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Videos capture masses of creatures, including piranhas, locusts, mice and bees.

Cheating Death: Catastrophes Caught On Tape

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Date	6 Nov 97
Time	9:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary

World's Scariest Police Chases 3

ID	SP-9817
Date	13 Nov 97
Time	9:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Cameras at crime scenes reveal harrowing pursuits of perpetrators. CC, Stereo, Rerun.

The World's Deadliest Swarms

ID	SP-9831
Date	20 Nov 97
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Videos capture masses of creatures, including piranhas, locusts, mice and bees. CC, Stereo, Rerun.

The World's Scariest Police Stings

ID	SP-9832
Date	20 Nov 97
Time	9:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Fraudulent auto-body shop; drug busts; insurance fraud; host John Bunnell.

Breaking the Magician's Code: Magic's Biggest Secrets Finally Revealed

ID	SP-9819
Date	24 Nov 97
Time	9:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Hidden cameras reveal the legerdemain behind the tricks, including escapes, levitation and disappearances; host Mitch Pileggi.

Skate International of Canada

ID	SP-9820
Date	28 Nov 97
Time	8:00pm
Length	2:00
Summary	From Halifax, Nova Scotia. Skaters include Michelle Kwan, Surya Bonaly and Elvis Stojko. Tape.

Skate International of France

ID	SP-9821
Date	29 Nov 97
Time	8:00pm
Length	2:00
Summary	From Paris. Skaters include Tara Lipinski, Chen Lu and Todd Eldredge. Tape.

Annabelle's Wish

ID	SP-9814
Date	30 Nov 97
Time	7:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	A lovable calf who wants to fly befriends a mute boy; narrator Randy Travis.

American Comedy Honors

ID	SP-9822
Date	2 Dec 97
Time	8:00pm
Length	2:00
Summary	Honorees include Candice Bergen; Kelsey Grammer; Roseanne; Cybill Shepherd; Keenen Ivory Wayans; Tim Conway; hosts David Hyde-Pierce and Jonathan Lipnicki.

1997 Billboard Music Awards

ID	SP-9823
Date	8 Dec 97
Time	8:00pm
Length	2:00
Summary	In Las Vegas, performers include Aerosmith, Garth Brooks, Third Eye Blind, God's Property featuring Kirk Franklin, LeAnn Rimes, Jamiroquai and Spice Girls; host David Spade.

Greatest Christmas Moments of All Time

ID	SP-9833
Date	17 Dec 97
Time	9:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Scenes from movies and TV shows prompt a nostalgic retrospective; host Tiffani-Amber Thiessen.

Skate International Final, Ladies and Ice Dancing

ID	SP-9824
Date	20 Dec 97
Time	8:00pm
Length	2:00
Summary	From Munich, Germany. Skaters include Tara Lipinski, Irina Slutskaya and Tanja Szewczenko. Part 1 of 2, Tape.

Skate International Final, Men's and Pairs

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Date	24 Dec 97
Time	8:00pm
Length	2:00
Summary	From Munich, Germany. Skaters include Elvis Stojko, Todd Eldredge and world pairs champions Mandy Woetzel and Ingo Steur. Part 2 of 2, Tape.

Keeping America's Promise

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Date	27 Dec 97
Time	9:00pm
Length	1:00pm
Summary	Celebrities talk about concern for children; musical performances; interviews with Presidents Clinton, Carter, Bush and Ford; Nancy Reagan.

When New Year's Eve Attacks!

ID	SP-9835
Date	31 Dec 97
Time	11:00pm
Length	1:30
Summary	Music and comedy in Las Vegas; with Third Eye Blind; Chumbawamba; Sugar Ray; Earth, Wind & Fire; Craig Anton; Nicole Sullivan; fireworks display; host David Alan Grier. CC, Stereo.

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