Barbara Walters Presents: American Scandals (2015)
Synopsis
Iconic newswoman Barbara Walters is front and center of this nine-episode series that revisits headline-dominating true-crime stories, from the murders of JonBenét Ramsey and John Lennon to the trials of O.J. Simpson and the Menendez brothers. Walters recounts some of her most famous one-on-one interviews related to each crime, takes viewers behind the scenes of her original reporting, and reveals new case details. Hourlong episodes also feature Walters' fresh interviews with key players, among them JonBenét's father, John, and former O.J. Simpson houseguest Kato Kaelin.
Episodes
JonBenét Ramsey: Inside the Mystery
When six-year-old JonBenét Ramsey turned up dead, her parents are the only suspects. After one of our country's most exhaustive investigations, the Ramsey's are cleared of the crime. 19 years later, Barbara re-interviews her father, John Ramsey.
O.J. Simpson: Kato Speaks
In one of the most famous murder stories of all time, Nicole Simpson and Ron Goldman were stabbed to death. The evidence pointed to Nicole's ex-husband O.J. Simpson but the jury found him not guilty. 20 years later, Barbara talks with Kato Kaelin again.
Jean Harris: The Headmistress Murderer
Barbara Walters gets more than she bargained for covering the Jean Harris murder case. Celebrity diet doctor Herman Tarnower is killed and his lover is charged with the crime. Barbara risks her career trying to uncover what really happened.
Menendez Brothers: The Bad Sons
Why did Erik and Lyle Menendez murder their parents? Barbara shares exclusive details about the case, along with never before seen letters from Erik. And she uncovers a bombshell: a childhood message that could possibly grant the brothers a new trial.
Kimberly Mays: Switched at Birth
Two baby girls are switched at birth and sent home to the wrong families. One mother suspects foul play, and a high stakes custody battle ensues. Barbara searches for one of the girls, now grown, whose life has taken a completely unexpected turn.
Mark David Chapman: The Man Who Shot John Lennon
Music legend John Lennon is murdered in cold blood in front of his New York City apartment. Barbara Walters interviews his killer, Mark David Chapman, and reveals new details about the crime in the first ever TV interview with Chapman's wife, Gloria.
Jim Bakker: Fall from Grace
Jim Bakker finds fame and fortune as a televangelist but a sexual affair and financial scandal cause him to lose everything. Barbara Walters talks to Bakker's family and discovers the surprising truth about what Bakker is up to now.
Mary Kay Letourneau: Forbidden Love
Barbara Walters revisits the most notorious teacher student sex scandal. Mary Kay Letourneau has an affair with her sixth grade student Vili Fualaau. Barbara has a no holds barred interview with the two about their life together with their two daughters.
Robert Blake: A Hollywood Hit
Actor Robert Blake discovers his wife Bonnie Bakley murdered. All roads lead to Blake as the killer yet he's found not guilty. Bakley's daughter Holly Gawron tells us why she thinks Robert Blake killed her mother and how she thinks he got away with it.
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Original Title
Barbara Walters Presents: American Scandals
Status
Returning Series
Seasons
2
Episodes
12