Intimate Portrait Lifetime (TV network) Schedule April 7, 2003 May 19, 2003

April 7
Monday
7:00 pm	S11E25 Maria Shriver 	INTIMATE PORTRAIT: Born into the most famous political family in American history, Maria Shriver shares the reasons why she pursued a career in journalism instead of following her family's footsteps into politics, how she achieved a high-profile career at NBC News despite years of criticism and sorrow, and the secrets behind her successful marriage with actor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Starring: Ted Kennedy, Oprah Winfrey   [CC]
April 7
Monday
7:00 pm	S11E25 Maria Shriver 	
	 	
April 8
Tuesday
7:00 pm	Christiane Amanpour 	INTIMATE PORTRAIT: For more than 12 years, CNN foreign correspondent Christiane Amanpour has had the dangerous assignment of reporting from the world's war zones, including Afghanistan, the Balkans, Iran, Iraq, the Middle East and Pakistan. The daughter of an English woman and an Iranian Muslim man, Christiane Amanpour's desire and determination were shaped by her experiences growing up in 1970's Iran, at the time of the Islamic rebellion against the Shah. Fueled by determination and an incredible drive to tell honest stories about the world, Amanpour would ultimately become one of the most prominent and respected journalists and Chief International Correspondent for CNN. A wife, a mother and a woman who has put herself in the most dangerous situations to realize her dream, Christine Amanpour's is a story of dedication and overwhelming desire to make a difference. Interviews include: Barbara Walters, Walter Cronkite, mother Patricia Amanpour, husband Jamie Rubin, Richard Holbrooke (Former US Special Envoy to the Balkins), Eason Jordan (CNN) and others. Starring: Walter Cronkite, Madeleine Albright, Christiane Amanpour, Barbara Walters, Judy Woodruff   [CC]
April 8
Tuesday
7:00 pm	Christiane Amanpour 	
	 	
April 9
Wednesday
7:00 pm	S07E31 Diane Sawyer 	INTIMATE PORTRAIT: Whether questioning a President of the United States about foreign policy or coaxing a Hollywood star to divulge, Diane Sawyer is probing, provocative, and politely intense. She was the first woman to break into the hallowed halls of "60 Minutes" in 1984. Her distinctive style, a combination of humor and toughness, has made her the success she is today, and she now appears regularly on "Primetime Live" and "Good Morning America." "Intimate Portrait: Diane Sawyer" features interviews with Carly Simon, Lesley Stahl, and Sawyer's mother and sister. Starring: Carly Simon, Lesley Stahl   [CC]
April 9
Wednesday
7:00 pm	S07E31 Diane Sawyer 	
	 	
April 10
Thursday
7:00 pm	S06E24 Connie Chung 	INTIMATE PORTRAIT: Connie Chung was a fresh-faced journalism school graduate at a time when network news was almost exclusively an all-white boy's club. She covered breaking stories, exposed critical issues, and racked up three Emmys. She was the second woman in broadcasting history to co-anchor the evening news and her passion and determination for her work opened doors for female journalists across the country. Narrated by Lesley Stahl, this Intimate Portrait features interviews with husband Maury Povich, Sam Donaldson, Walter Cronkite and Barbara Walters.   [CC]
April 10
Thursday
7:00 pm	S06E24 Connie Chung 	
	 	
April 14
Monday
7:00 pm	S09E15 Joan Collins 	INTIMATE PORTRAIT: A versatile actress, an international best-selling author, a successful entrepreneur and a devoted mother, Joan Collins is one of the most recognizable women in the world. From her screen debut as a teenaged sex symbol, to the behind-the-scenes drama of "Dynasty," few women have lived such an exciting and dramatic life. However, the pursuit of her professional success and personal happiness has been anything but easy. Despite a career that heralds back to the Golden Age of Hollywood, more than 50 films and worldwide fame as "Dynasty's" Alexis Carrington, Joan has been beaten down in the press, dragged through the courts by business partners, mega-corporations and husbands and was left broken-hearted and penniless many times over. To survive through her troubles, Joan Collins would have to learn to make her way in the world on her own worth, her own strength, and the determination to live her life on her own terms.   [CC]
April 14
Monday
7:00 pm	S09E15 Joan Collins 	
	 	
April 15
Tuesday
7:00 pm	S06E17 Linda Evans 	INTIMATE PORTRAIT: Actor Linda Evans shares memories of her television career, including her successful run on the soap opera "Dynasty," and her personal relationships with some of the world's most fascinating men. Narrated by James Farentino. Interviews include actor John Forsythe, singer Kenny Rogers, actor Bo Derek, and producer Aaron Spelling.   [CC]
April 15
Tuesday
7:00 pm	S06E17 Linda Evans 	
	 	
April 16
Wednesday
7:00 pm	S08E06 Emma Samms 	INTIMATE PORTRAIT: From "General Hospital" to "Dynasty," Emma Samms has had her share of playing the sexy vixen and con artist everyone loves to hate. However, this British actress is nothing like the characters she plays on television and she gets her greatest satisfaction by working with the charity she founded, The Starlight Children's Foundation. Deciding to take a backseat in Hollywood to become a wife, mother and charity worker, she has found true happiness. Interviews include Anthony Geary, Jack Coleman and director Gloria Monty. Starring: Ray Abruzzo, Anthony Geary, Gordon Thompson, Emma Samms, Jack Coleman   [CC]
April 16
Wednesday
7:00 pm	S08E06 Emma Samms 	
	 	
April 17
Thursday
7:00 pm	S07E29 Belinda Carlisle 	INTIMATE PORTRAIT: Singer Belinda Carlisle shares insights into her personal life and career, including her punk days as the lead singer of the girl band The Go-Go's, her fight with cocaine addiction and an eating disorder, her current happiness with her husband and son, and her recent decision to pose for Playboy. "Intimate Portrait: Belinda Carlisle" features interviews with Belinda herself, her husband Morgan Mason, members of The Go-Go's, and other friends and family members.   [CC]
April 17
Thursday
7:00 pm	S07E29 Belinda Carlisle 	
	 	
April 18
Friday
7:00 pm	S08E11 Melissa Joan Hart 	INTIMATE PORTRAIT: Actress Melissa Joan Hart chats about becoming a TV icon as "Sabrina, The Teenage Witch," the controversy surrounding the sexy photo spread she shot for Maxim magazine, and her recent work behind the camera as head of her own production company, Hartbreak Films. Interviews include Calista Flockhart and Caroline Rhea. Starring: Beth Broderick, Caroline Rhea, Stephen Collins, Soleil Moon Frye, Melissa Joan Hart, David Lasher, Calista Flockhart   [CC]
April 18
Friday
7:00 pm	S08E11 Melissa Joan Hart 	
	 	
April 21
Monday
7:00 pm	S09E13 Michelle Phillips 	INTIMATE PORTRAIT: Michelle Phillips sprang onto the music scene when she and her then-husband John Phillips teamed up with Mama Cass and Denny Doherty. Together they formed the "Mamas and the Papas" and their hits like "Monday, Monday" and "California Dreamin'" helped define the era which was the 60s. After the group dissolved, Michelle pursued an acting career and became a favorite character on the television show, "Knot's Landing." Inspired by her mother's love of making music, Michelle's daughter Chynna formed her own group, Wilson Phillips.   [CC]
April 21
Monday
7:00 pm	S09E13 Michelle Phillips 	
	 	
April 22
Tuesday
7:00 pm	S09E02 Carnie Wilson 	INTIMATE PORTRAIT: After finding herself relegated to the background of her own group's (Wilson Phillips) music videos by image-conscious record industry executives, Carnie Wilson fought to overcome her food addiction. But eating had been a coping mechanism since growing up with troubled father Brian Wilson, legendary founder of the Beach Boys. After Chynna Phillips left the group (which was dropped by their record label), Wilson's weight continued to climb until she reached a life-threatening 300 pounds. Wilson courageously decided to undergo gastric bypass surgery to permanently and drastically reduce the size of her stomach. To educate others suffering from obesity, the procedure was broadcast live on the internet, in what became the most viewed event in internet history. Now with a trim figure and in good health, Wilson is back in the studio, reunited Wilson Phillips and embarking on an acting career. Interviews include sister Wendy Wilson, father Brian Wilson, Chynna and Michelle Phillips . Starring: Chynna Phillips, Carnie Wilson, Michelle Phillips, Brian Wilson, Wendy Wilson   [CC]
April 22
Tuesday
7:00 pm	S09E02 Carnie Wilson 	
	 	
April 23
Wednesday
7:00 pm	S07E33 Laila Ali 	INTIMATE PORTRAIT: Boxer Laila Ali, daughter of legendary heavyweight champ Muhammad Ali, talks about her childhood, her distant relationship with her parents, and her rebellion against the Muslim religion. Ali also chats about her career, from her early days as a nail salon owner to what ultimately led her to follow in her father's footsteps. "Intimate Portrait: Laila Ali" features interviews with the boxer's mother, sister and husband, actress Bo Derek and admirer Karenna Gore Schiff.   [CC]
April 23
Wednesday
7:00 pm	S07E33 Laila Ali 	
	 	
April 24
Thursday
7:00 pm	S12E08 Rosanna Arquette 	INTIMATE PORTRAIT: The oldest child in the famous Arquette acting family, Rosanna has fought to distinguish herself from her brothers and sisters. While she is most proud of her work in independent films, she is best known for her work in More American Graffiti and New York Stories. Her busy career kept her from settling down for many years and a series of family crises, including her mother's death from breast cancer, inspired her to focus on family as the most important thing in her life. She's healing from her mother's death by being with her daughter, and has recently gone back to work with new optimism and enthusiasm. She's also helping others in various ways, one of which is breast cancer activism. Interviews TBA. Starring: David Arquette, Griffin Dunne, Vincent Spano, Laura Dern, Patricia Arquette, Rosanna Arquette, Courtney Cox-Arquette   [CC]
April 24
Thursday
7:00 pm	S12E08 Rosanna Arquette 	
	 	
April 25
Friday
7:00 pm	S06E01 Marie Osmond 	INTIMATE PORTRAIT: Baby boomers grew up watching Marie Osmond's sweet smile on the small screen. At first, she was the round-faced little sister of the Osmond Brothers on "The Andy Williams Show," and then she had her own variety show with her equally wholesome brother Donny. Now, this only girl in a family of nine has seven children of her own, although she went through a difficult period in 1999 when she suffered from post-partum depression and ran away from her husband and seven children. But Osmond is now reunited with her brother, co-hosting the daytime talk show "Donny and Marie." The program is popular with their original fans, who still enjoy their wisecracking repartee. With the help of doctors, family and friends, Osmond has regained her equilibrium and now freely shares her experience to help ease the pain of others. "Intimate Portrait: Marie Osmond" features interviews with brother Donny Osmond, entertainer Dick Clark, and talk-show host Larry King. Starring: Dick Clark, Marie Osmond, Donny Osmond, Larry King   [CC]
April 25
Friday
7:00 pm	S06E01 Marie Osmond 	
	 	
April 28
Monday
7:00 pm	S09E16 Faith Hill 	INTIMATE PORTRAIT: She's one of country music's hottest stars. Armed with a versatile knock-em-dead sound and gorgeous looks, Faith released such hits as "This Kiss" "The Way You Love Me" and "Breathe". And her new album, "Cry " has already garnered a Grammy nomination. This updated portrait includes Faith talking about falling in love while on tour with her husband country singer Tim McGraw. Together they have seen unbelievable success, but nothing could protect them when they heard the news that their youngest child was going to be born premature.   [CC]
April 28
Monday
7:00 pm	S09E16 Faith Hill 	
	 	
April 29
Tuesday
7:00 pm	S08E17 Martina McBride 	INTIMATE PORTRAIT: Country Star Martina McBride tells how she went from selling t-shirts at Garth Brooks' concerts to topping the Billboard charts. Her song "Independence Day" raised public awareness about domestic abuse and soon after Martina became a spokesperson for the National Network to End Domestic Violence. Interviews include: Garth Brooks, Reba McEntyre, John McBride and other family members. Starring: Garth Brooks, Loretta Lynn, Reba McEntire, Faith Hill, Martina McBride, Tim McGraw   [CC]
April 29
Tuesday
7:00 pm	S08E17 Martina McBride 	
	 	
April 30
Wednesday
7:00 pm	S08E07 Marion Ross 	INTIMATE PORTRAIT: Best known as the loveable and happy Mrs. C on the popular TV show "Happy Days," actress Marion Ross openly discusses her early struggles as an actress and her first marriage to an alcoholic that almost ruined her career. She also chats about her recent work on the hit TV series "Gilmore Girls." Interviews include Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, and Garry Marshall. Starring: Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, Gary Marshall, Marion Ross, Erin Moran   [CC]
April 30
Wednesday
7:00 pm	S08E07 Marion Ross 	
	 	
May 1
Thursday
7:00 pm	S03E18 Mary Tyler Moore 	INTIMATE PORTRAIT: Mary Tyler Moore has earned a place in the cultural pantheon for her role as plucky, successful Mary Richards, the quintessential modern young career woman. Today, she's still strong and beautiful as she continues to make her mark, on-screen and off. Moore is now happily married and is an ardent spokesperson for the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, a disease she's lived with since childhood. "Intimate Portrait: Mary Tyler Moore" is narrated by Valerie Harper and features interviews with Mary's husband, Dr. Robert Levine, her Aunt Birdie, producer/director Carl Reiner, actor Ben Stiller, producer Grant Tinker, actor Dick Van Dyke, friend & comedienne Paula Poundstone, talk show host David Letterman, actress Betty White, and co-creator of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" Allan Burnes. Starring: Mary Tyler Moore   [CC]
May 1
Thursday
7:00 pm	S03E18 Mary Tyler Moore 	
	 	
May 2
Friday
7:00 pm	S08E38 Loretta Lynn 	INTIMATE PORTRAIT: Known to fans as the "Coal Miner's Daughter," country singer Loretta Lynn candidly talks about the real reasons she started singing professionally, her successful musical partnership with Conway Twitty, and how writing music helped her endure the low points of her life. Interviews include Reba McEntyre, Tanya Tucker, Minnie Pearl and Sissy Spacek.   [CC]
May 2
Friday
7:00 pm	S08E38 Loretta Lynn 	
	 	
May 5
Monday
7:00 pm	S09E17 Intimate Portrait: Mothers and Daughters	INTIMATE PORTRAIT: In celebration of Mother's Day, "Intimate Portrait: Mothers and Daughters" focuses on some of television's most recognized personalities and their mother-daughter relationships. Among those featured are Kelly Ripa, co-host of "Live With Regis and Kelly" with her mother Esther and "Facts of Life" star Kim Fields with her mother Laverne "Chip" Fields. Highlights include Esther Ripa's story of how her own extreme shyness drove her to ensure her daughters would become confident and successful women. In addition, Kim and Chip Fields talk about their move from Harlem to Los Angeles to pursue their dreams of acting, the support and encouragement they gave one another, and the difficult times they endured when Kim suffered from depression.   [CC]
May 5
Monday
7:00 pm	S09E17 Intimate Portrait: Mothers and Daughters	
	 	
May 6
Tuesday
7:00 pm	S08E16 Sarah Ferguson 	INTIMATE PORTRAIT: Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson sits down to chat about her roles as an author and the Weight Watchers national spokeswoman, as well as the challenges she has overcome, including her life-long battle with her weight and the public deterioration of her marriage to Prince Andrew.   [CC]
May 6
Tuesday
7:00 pm	S08E16 Sarah Ferguson 	
	 	
May 7
Wednesday
7:00 pm	Jamie Lee Curtis 	INTIMATE PORTRAIT: Born the daughter of actors Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis, Jamie dazzled the world in the films "A Fish Called Wanda," "True Lies," and the television sitcom, "Anything But Love." Married for 15 years to actor and director Christopher Guest, Jamie Lee is also the mother of two children, who inspired her to explore a new career as a best-selling children's book author. Narrated by Michelle Williams. Interviews include mother Janet Leigh, actor John Cleese, actor Richard Lewis, actor Geoffrey Rush, and sister Kelly Curtis. Starring: Jamie Lee Curtis, Richard Lewis, Janet Leigh   [CC]
May 7
Wednesday
7:00 pm	Jamie Lee Curtis 	
	 	
May 8
Thursday
7:00 pm	S05E20 Joan Rivers 	INTIMATE PORTRAIT: Joan Rivers started off in the comedy club stand-up circuit in New York until a stint on "The Tonight Show," in 1965, took her from smoke-filled dive bars to classier venues. Three years later Rivers launched one of daytime TV's first syndicated talk shows, and started guest-hosting on "The Tonight Show." Since then, despite tragedy in her personal life and setbacks in her career, this doyenne of comedy hasn't lost her sense of humor. Joan Rivers discusses her childhood, her career and her personal struggles in this Intimate Portrait, narrated by Larry Hagman and featuring interviews with Rivers herself, her daughter Melissa, close friend Tommy Corcoran, former boyfriend Nick Clemente, journalist Deborah Norville, and comedians David Brenner and Kathy Griffin. Starring: Joan Rivers   [CC]
May 8
Thursday
7:00 pm	S05E20 Joan Rivers 	
	 	
May 9
Friday
7:00 pm	S09E05 Naomi Judd 	INTIMATE PORTRAIT: From welfare mom to country music superstar, Naomi's story has been one of survival and triumph over the odds. Naomi has been through bad marriages and more than her share of hard times, but was always able to find strength in the love of her two daughters, Wynonna and Ashley. After handing a demo tape to a studio executive whose sick child she was looking after, Naomi and Wynonna achieved overnight stardom, and their sweet Kentucky harmonies touched millions of adoring fans. In 1990, Naomi discovered that she was suffering from hepatitis C, precipitating her early retirement from music. Since switching to a healthier lifestyle and using mind-body therapies, her hepatitis has gone into remission. Now she brings inspiration to others as a spokesperson for the American Liver Foundation, host of her own television program and author of numerous books for children and adults. Interviews TBA. Starring: Naomi Judd, Reba McEntire, Kenny Rogers, Wynonna Judd   [CC]
May 9
Friday
7:00 pm	S09E05 Naomi Judd 	
	 	
May 12
Monday
7:00 pm	S09E18 Susan Lucci 	INTIMATE PORTRAIT: Soap star, Broadway actress and business tycoon Susan Lucci is best known for the character she plays on "All My Children." For more than 30 years, audiences have tuned into " the woman you love to hate" - Erica Kane. After 18 nominations, 18 losses and two decades of disappointment, Lucci won the Emmy Award for Best Actress in May 1999. A wife, mother, entrepreneur and pop icon, she created a multi-million dollar business empire and dealt with a deadly diagnosis that she talks about now for the first time. Interviews include: television personalities Regis Philbin, Kelly Ripa, Oprah Winfrey, husband Helmut Huber, actress Carol Burnett, "All My Children" co-stars Jack Scalia and Eden Riegel and others.   [CC]
May 12
Monday
7:00 pm	S09E18 Susan Lucci 	
	 	
May 13
Tuesday
7:00 pm	S08E12 Melody Thomas Scott 	INTIMATE PORTRAIT: Best known as "Nikki Reed" on "The Young and the Restless," Melody Thomas Scott chats about her personal and professional life, which often mirrored one another with drama, from troubled childhood to a successful career as a soap star to bouts with severe anxiety and depression. Interviews include her husband and daughters, Clint Eastwood, Dick Clark, actress/friend Amy Irving, her "The Beguiled" co-star Pamelyn Ferdin, actress/friend Catherine Hickland, and "Young and the Restless" co-stars David Hasselhoff, Doug Davidson and Eric Braeden. Starring: Eric Braeden, Heather Tom, Joshua Morrow, Doug Davidson, Catherine Hickland, Pamelyn Ferdin, Melody Thomas Scott   [CC]
May 13
Tuesday
7:00 pm	S08E12 Melody Thomas Scott 	
	 	
May 14
Wednesday
7:00 pm	S08E31 Erika Slezak 	INTIMATE PORTRAIT: Soap legend and Emmy Award-winning actress Erika Slezak talks about her successful 30-year run playing "Victoria Lord" on One Life to Live, dealing with the suicide of her father, renowned actor Walter Slezak, and her work with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Starring: Erika Slezak, Robin Strasser, Mark Derwin, Erin Torpey   [CC]
May 14
Wednesday
7:00 pm	S08E31 Erika Slezak 	
	 	
May 15
Thursday
7:00 pm	S07E09 Genie Francis 	INTIMATE PORTRAIT: Surrounding the 20th anniversary of the "Luke and Laura" wedding on fan favorite "General Hospital," soap star Genie Francis publicly reveals for the first time her struggle with drugs, chats about what inspired her to become an actress at 14, and shares the reasons why she returned to the show as "Laura" after a seven-year absence. Interviews include actors Tony Geary, Donna Mills, Kin Shriner, Jonathan Jackson, long-time "General Hospital" executive producer Gloria Monty and husband Jonathan Frakes. Starring: Genie Francis, Anthony Geary, Donna Mills, Kin Shriner   [CC]
May 15
Thursday
7:00 pm	S07E09 Genie Francis 	
	 	
May 16
Friday
7:00 pm	S07E30 Deidre Hall 	INTIMATE PORTRAIT: Deidre Hall has been stalked, married, divorced, killed, brought back to life, and possessed by the devil -- on the soaps, that is. In real life, this diva of daytime has faced some life-altering challenges of her own, and she discusses how she has overcome them to achieve happiness and success. Narrated by Deborah Norville, "Intimate Portrait: Deidre Hall" features interviews with actor Linda Dano, talk show host Rosie O'Donnell, actor Loni Anderson, "Days of Our Lives" producer Ken Corday, and actor Chad Allen. Starring: Loni Anderson, Rosie O'Donnell, Linda Dano, Deidre Hall   [CC]
May 16
Friday
7:00 pm	S07E30 Deidre Hall 	
	 	
May 19
Monday
7:00 pm	S10E01 Chaka Khan 	INTIMATE PORTRAIT: Award-winning singer, songwriter, and community advocate Chaka Khan first introduced the world to her music and lyrics 30 years ago. Today, her smash hits "Tell Me Something Good," "I Feel For You" and "I'm Every Woman" remain remarkably popular throughout the world. Although this seven-time Grammy Award-winner achieved mega-success, her life and her career has been a series of ups and downs, with family members, men, industry executives, and drugs. Chaka Khan's success story is one of strength, revival and redemption. Interviews include: artists Mary J. Blige, Natalie Cole, Patti LaBelle, Valerie Simpson and family members such as her parents Sandra and Mark Stevens and others.   [CC]
May 19
Monday
7:00 pm	S10E01 Chaka Khan