Fox Specials (1996)

Last Updated: 12 February 2000

The Best of MAD TV

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Date	7 Jan 96
Time	9:30pm
Length	0:30
Summary	Compilation of clips from past episodes highlights "Gump Fiction" and "PR."

Rock 'n' Roll Skating Championship II

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Date	16 Jan 96
Time	8:00pm
Length	2:00
Summary	Figure skaters perform to rock and pop music; hosts Dorothy Hamill, sportscaster James Brown; with Oksana Baiul; Kristi Yamaguchi; Katarina Witt; Scott Hamilton; Viktor Petrenko.

Oops! The World's Funniest Outtakes 2

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Date	22 Feb 96
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Harry Anderson shows clips of George Clooney, ``Coach,'' ``Grace Under Fire,'' ``Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,'' ``Donahue.''

Skate International Champions Final

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Date	24 Feb 96
Time	8:00pm
Length	2:00
Summary	Competitors include Michelle Kwan, Chen Lu, Elvis Stojko and Alexi Urmanov. Tape.

MAD TV Goes to the Movies

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Date	10 Mar 96
Time	9:30pm
Length	0:30
Summary	Past clips of film parodies: ``When Harry Met Willy''; ``Apollo the 13th''; ``Menace II High Society''; guests David Faustino; Pharcyde.

TV's All-Time Funniest Sitcom Weddings

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Date	13 Mar 96
Time	9:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Clips from ``Frasier''; ``Mad About You''; ``Ellen''; ``Married ... With Children''; ``Cheers''; ``Happy Days''; hosts Gabrielle Carteris, Mark Espinoza.

Miracles and Visions: Fact or Fiction

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Date	31 Mar 96
Time	7:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Videos, photographs and accounts of purported miraculous events with possible explanations from scientists, religious experts and philosophers; host Roma Downey.

Oops! The World's Funniest Outtakes 2

ID
Date	7 Apr 96
Time	7:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Harry Anderson shows clips of George Clooney, ``Coach,'' ``Grace Under Fire,'' ``Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,'' ``Donahue.''

The 1995 Clio Awards

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Date	14 Apr 96
Time	8:00pm
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.

Gallup: Extreme Magic

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Date	17 Apr 96
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Robert Gallup performs magic and a death-defying dive at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas.

Just for Laughs

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Date	21 Apr 96
Time	9:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Retrospective footage combines with comedians' performances at the Montreal International Comedy Festival; with Richard Lewis; host David Schwimmer.

Why Planes Go Down

ID	SP-9646
Date	22 Apr 96
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Host Gillian Anderson presents revelations about air passenger safety, the major causes of commercial air crashes, eyewitness accounts and survivor experiences.

The 27th NAACP Image Awards

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Date	23 Apr 96
Time	8:00pm
Length	2:00
Summary	Festivities honor positive portrayals of black Americans in television, film, literature and the recording industry; hosts Denzel Washington, Whitney Houston; performers Ray Charles; Johnny Gill; Kirk Franklin and the Family; the Fugees.

When Animals Attack

ID	SP-9645
Date	28 Apr 96
Time	7:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Stories of human encounters with the animal kingdom include advice from wildlife experts and animal activists; host Robert Urich.

Rudy Coby: Ridiculously Dangerous

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Date	5 May 96
Time	7:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	The illusionist performs death-defying acts featuring high-tech magic combined with comedy, science and music at Universal Studios in Hollywood

When Animals Attack

ID	SP-9645
Date	6 May 96
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Stories of human encounters with the animal kingdom include advice from wildlife experts and animal activists; host Robert Urich.

More Secrets of The X-Files

ID	SP-9648
Date	10 May 96
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Highlights of this season feature monsters, the agents' evolving partnership and the conspiracy angle about alien existence.

GOOSEBUMPS: The Werewolf of Fever Swamp

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Date	17 May 96
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Two teens see something scary lurking in the swamp behind their new home.

Oops! The World's Funniest Outtakes #3

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Date	19 May 96
Time	?
Length	1:00
Summary	Hilarious miscues, flubbed lines and kinetic scenary highlight the third installment of FOX's continuing bloopers series with Harry Anderson hosting outtake footage from TV series, local newscasts and home video.

Starlight Championship

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Date	27 May 96
Time	8:00pm
Length	2:00
Summary	Singles, pairs and dance teams compete at the outdoor Wollman Rink in New York's Central Park. Skaters include Kurt Browning, Scott Hamilton, Katarina Witt. Tape.

Paid Political: Lyndon LaRouche

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Date	2 Jun 96
Time	9:30pm
Length	0:30
Summary

Bad Dads

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Date	16 Jun 96
Time	7:00pm
Length	1:00pm
Summary	Teens confront federal prisoners participating in a parenting program, HOPE for Life; host George Foreman.

The 1996 Essence Awards

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Date	20 Jun 96
Time	8:00pm
Length	2:00pm
Summary	Honorees include Whoopi Goldberg; Kenneth ``Babyface'' Edmonds; Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.); performers Boyz II Men; Toni Braxton; Chante Moore; Bebe Winans; D'Angelo; Aretha Franklin; Tony Rich; hosts Sinbad, Halle Berry; at The Paramount in New York.

Independence Day: The ID4 Invasion

ID
Date	30 Jun 96
Time	8:30pm
Length	:30
Summary	A mock newscast details events in the new film ``Independence Day.''

For Better or Worse: The World's Funniest Wedding Disasters

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Date	7 Jul 96
Time	7:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Home video, news footage and film clips of weddings gone awry; hosts Kim Fields Freeman, Tisha Campbell.

Why Planes Go Down

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Date	14 Jul 96
Time	7:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Host Gillian Anderson presents revelations about air passenger safety, the major causes of commercial air crashes, eyewitness accounts and survivor experiences.

Alien Autopsy: Fact or Fiction

ID	SP-9606
Date	21 Jul 96
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.

When Animals Attack

ID	SP-9645
Date	28 Jul 96
Time	7:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Stories of human encounters with the animal kingdom include advice from wildlife experts and animal activists; host Robert Urich.

USA vs. The World: The Ultimate Gymnastics Competition

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Date	3 Sep 96
Time	8:00pm
Length	2:00
Summary	Members of the gold-medal-winning U.S. Olympic women's team compete against a squad of international gymnasts. From Houston. Tape.

PAID POLITICAL Ross Perot: Preparing the Country for the 21st Century

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Date	14 Sep 96
Time	8:00pm
Length	:30
Summary	Presidential candidate Ross Perot.

Oops! The World's Funniest Outtakes #3

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Date	6 Oct 96
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Hilarious miscues, flubbed lines and kinetic scenary highlight the third installment of FOX's continuing bloopers series with Harry Anderson hosting outtake footage from TV series, local newscasts and home video.

1996 1st Presidential Debate

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Date	6 Oct 96
Time	9:00pm
Length	1:30
Summary	Live

PAID POLITICAL: Ross Perot: A Closer Look

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Date	12 Oct 96
Time	9:30pm
Length	:30
Summary	Presidential candidate Ross Perot.

1996 2nd Presidential Debate

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Date	16 Oct 96
Time	9:00pm
Length	1:30
Summary	President Bill Clinton and Republican challenger Bob Dole answer questions in San Diego.

When Disasters Strike

ID	SP-9706
Date	28 Oct 96
Time	9:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Martin Sheen presents footage of a jet crash; flooding; a hurricane; firefighting; an avalanche; tornadoes; survivors' stories.

GOOSEBUMPS: "Haunted Mask II"

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Date	29 Oct 96
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	A boy's Halloween mask transforms him into an evil, ugly old man.

The 1996 Clio Awards

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Date	29 Oct 96
Time	9:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Awards salute excellence in television advertising; host Bill Maher; with Wayne Knight.

When Animals Attack II

ID	SP-9708
Date	3 Nov 96
Time	7:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	More stories of life-threatening encounters between humans and animals; host Robert Urich.

Wow! The Most Awesome Acts on Earth II

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Date	4 Nov 96
Time	9:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	John Ratzenberger presents unusual and outrageous entertainers, including the Human Torch, a contortionist, the Dynamite Lady.

When Animals Attack II

ID	SP-9708
Date	18 Nov 96
Time	9:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	More stories of life-threatening encounters between humans and animals; host Robert Urich.

Close Call: Cheating Death

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Date	25 Nov 96
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.

Oops! The World's Funniest Outtakes 4

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Date	2 Dec 96
Time	9:00pm
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.

The 1996 Billboard Music Awards

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Date	4 Dec 96
Time	8:00pm
Length	2:00
Summary	The magazine's charts determine winners, in Las Vegas; host Chris Rock; performers New Edition; Celine Dion; Toni Braxton; Brooks and Dunn; ZZ Top; Dishwalla; Rod Stewart; Bone Thugs-N-Harmony; special appearance by Mariah Carey.

TV's All-Time Funniest Holidays

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Date	9 Dec 96
Time	9:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Clips from popular comedy series; host Ted McGinley; with Amanda Bearse.

Life With Louie: A Christmas Surprise for Mrs. Stillman

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Date	15 Dec 96
Time	7:00pm
Length	0:30
Summary	On Christmas, Louie and his dad decorate a lonely neighbor's house.

The Tick: The Tick Loves Santa

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Date	15 Dec 96
Time	7:30pm
Length	0:30
Summary	The crimefighter tracks down a bank robber wearing a Santa suit.

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

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Date	16 Dec 96
Time	9:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Clips of television's Christmas-themed episodes of series, specials, variety shows and commercials; hosts Amanda Bearse, Ted McGinley.

TV's All-Time Funniest Sitcom Weddings

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Date	23 Dec 96
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Clips from ``Frasier''; ``Mad About You''; ``Ellen''; ``Married ... With Children''; ``Cheers''; ``Happy Days''; hosts Gabrielle Carteris, Mark Espinoza.

Miracles and Visions: Fact or Fiction

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Date	23 Dec 96
Time	9:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Videos, photographs and accounts of purported miraculous events with possible explanations from scientists, religious experts and philosophers; host Roma Downey.

The 1996 NCLR Bravo Awards

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Date	28 Dec 96
Time	9:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Awards honor positive portrayals of Latinos in American film, television and music; hosts Cheech Marin, Giselle Fernandez; performers: Chaka Khan; Los Lobos; Ricky Martin.

Sinbad's Dynamite New Year's Eve

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Date	31 Dec 96
Time	11:00pm
Length	1:30
Summary	The comedian rings in 1997; with Kool and the Gang; Hootie and the Blowfish; the Doobie Brothers; Salt-N-Pepa; Cirque du Soleil; at the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

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