Fox Specials (1999)

Last Updated: 12 February 2000

State of the Union Address

ID	SP-9925
Date	19 Jan 99
Time	10:00pm
Length	1:30
Summary	President Clinton addresses Congress; a Republican response may follow.

16th-Annual All-Madden Team

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Date	24 Jan 99
Time	3:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	John Madden picks National Football League players to fill his personal ``all-star'' team.

NFL Under the Helmet

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Date	30 Jan 99
Time	2:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	?

College Football All-Star Challenge

ID
Date	30 Jan 99
Time	3:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and kickers compete in skill events. Expected entrants include Michael Bishop (Kansas State), Autry Denson (Notre Dame) and Donovan McNabb (Syracuse).

Horse Racing: Donn Handicap

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Date	30 Jan 99
Time	4:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	From Hallandale, Fla. Live.

Road to the Super Bowl

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Date	30 Jan 99
Time	5:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	A preview of Super Bowl XXXIII includes a recap of the 1998 NFL regular season and playoffs.

Super Bowl Kickoff Show

ID
Date	31 Jan 99
Time	11:00am
Length	0:30
Summary	Super Bowl XXXIII round-table discussion.

Hardcore Football

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Date	31 Jan 99
Time	11:30am
Length	0:30
Summary	Ronnie Lott, Bill Maas and Ron Pitts profile the players and coaches in Super Bowl XXXIII.

Super Bowl XXXIII: All Access

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Date	31 Jan 99
Time	12:00pm
Length	0:30
Summary	Behind-the-scenes with host Keith Olbermann.

All-Madden All-Millennium Team

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Date	31 Jan 99
Time	12:30pm
Length	1:30
Summary	John Madden traces the history of the NFL and picks an all-time all-star team.

Super Bowl XXXIII Pregame

ID
Date	31 Jan 99
Time	2:00pm
Length	4:00
Summary	With James Brown, Terry Bradshaw, Cris Collinsworth and Howie Long. From Pro Player Stadium in Miami.

TV Guide Awards

ID	SP-9923
Date	1 Feb 99
Time	8:00pm
Length	2:00
Summary	Readers' votes determine television favorites; presenters include Christina Applegate; Lara Flynn Boyle; Lisa Nicole Carson; Roma Downey; David James Elliott; Dennis Franz; Dylan McDermott; Rick Schroder.

Robbie Knievel Building-to-Buidling Death Jump Live

ID	SP-9928
Date	4 Feb 99
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	The daredevil jumps from one 20-story building to another without a net.

The World's Most Shocking Moments 2: Caught on Tape

ID	SP-9929
Date	4 Feb 99
Time	9:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Courtroom brawls; animal attacks; stunts that misfire.

Bumps & Jumps Championships

ID
Date	7 Feb 99
Time	2:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	From Lake Placid, N.Y. Tape.

When Good Times Go Bad 2

ID	SP-9930
Date	11 Feb 99
Time	9:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Air-show crash; hurricane wrecks a concert stage; balloon explodes in midair.

The World's Most Shocking Medical Videos

ID	SP-9931
Date	18 Feb 99
Time	9:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Cases: gangrenous, frostbitten face; man impaled on a spike; cranial separation of conjoined twins; flesh-eating maggots.

Ford Downhill Series

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Date	21 Feb 99
Time	2:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	From Sugarbush, Vt. Tape.

Surviving the Moment of Impact 3

ID	SP-9932
Date	25 Feb 99
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Accident footage: Police shoot a DWI suspect's tires; trucker falls asleep at the wheel; fighter pilot botches a carrier landing.

Shocking Behavior: Caught on Tape

ID	SP-9933
Date	25 Feb 99
Time	9:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	People in embarrassing situations: Parking valet sabotages a gas tank; cook gets his hair in the dinner; naked student strolls through cafeteria.

Opening the Lost Tombs: Live from Egypt

ID	SP-9934
Date	2 Mar 99
Time	8:00pm
Length	2:00
Summary	Excavations on the Giza Plateau in Egypt open sealed 4600-year-old tombs; host Maury Povich.

NAACP Image Awards

ID	SP-9935
Date	4 Mar 99
Time	8:00pm
Length	2:00
Summary	Hosts Mariah Carey and Blair Underwood; from Pasadena Civic Auditorium.

Santa Anita Handicap

ID
Date	6 Mar 99
Time	5:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	From Arcadia, Calif. Live.

The 13th Annual American Comedy Awards

ID	SP-9936
Date	15 Mar 99
Time	8:00pm
Length	2:00
Summary	Barry Levinson receives a Lifetime Achievement Award; with Dustin Hoffman; David Duchovny; Tracey Ullman; Kevin Pollack; Garry Shandling; David Hyde Pierce; at Shrine Exposition Center in Los Angeles.

The Road to Fame

ID	SP-9937
Date	22 Mar 99
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00pm
Summary	Early clips show Tom Cruise, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jim Carrey, Calista Flockhart, Alanis Morissette, Tiger Woods, Jerry Springer, Jerry Seinfeld, Dylan McDermott, Michael Douglas, Garth Brooks and Chris Rock. CC, Stereo.

World's Funniest Kids' Outtakes

ID	SP-9754
Date	23 Mar 99
Time	9:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Clips from around the world feature humorous situations with children at play, at weddings and birthdays; host James Brown.

Lipton Championships, Men's Singles Final

ID
Date	27 Mar 99
Time	1:00pm
Length	3:00
Summary	From Key Biscayne, Fla. Marcelo Rios defeated Andre Agassi 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 in last year's final. Live.

Lipton Championships, Women's Singles Final

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Date	28 Mar 99
Time	1:00pm
Length	2:00
Summary	From Key Biscayne, Fla. Venus Williams defeated Anna Kournikova 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 in last year's final. Delay Tape.

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

ID	SP-9819
Date	30 Mar 99
Time	9:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Hidden cameras reveal the legerdemain behind the tricks, including escapes, levitation and disappearances; host Mitch Pileggi.

Family Circle Magazine Cup, Semifinal

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Date	3 Apr 99
Time	3:30pm
Length	1:30
Summary	From Hilton Head, S.C. Delay Tape.

Santa Anita Derby

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Date	3 Apr 99
Time	5:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	From Arcadia, Calif. The 62nd running for 3-year-old Thoroughbreds. Live.

Family Circle Magazine Cup, Singles Final

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Date	4 Apr 99
Time	12:00pm
Length	2:00
Summary	From Hilton Head, S.C. Delay Tape.

Banned in America: The World's Sexiest Commercials

ID	SP-9938
Date	7 Apr 99
Time	9:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	International TV commercials.

Robbie Knievel Grand Canyon Jump Live

ID	SP-9939
Date	29 Apr 99
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Motorcycle daredevil tries to jump the Grand Canyon without a net.

World's Scariest Explosions

ID	SP-9949
Date	29 Apr 99
Time	9:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Fuel tanker collides with a train; oil refinery blast; chemical plant explosion. CC, Stereo.

The World's Worst Drivers Caught on Tape

ID	SP-9859
Date	7 May 99
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Folly behind the wheel; host John Bunnell. Rerun

Surviving the Moment of Impact! 2

ID	SP-9853
Date	14 May 99
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Test footage complements actual accident footage to teach viewers how to protect themselves; host John Bunnell.

Robbie Knievel Grand Canyon Death Jump #2

ID	SP-9939R
Date	20 May 99
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Motorcycle daredevil tries to jump the Grand Canyon without a net.

Busted Everywhere!

ID	SP-9941
Date	20 May 99
Time	9:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	People are caught in embarrassing situations.

When Good Pets Go Bad

ID	SP-9917
Date	21 May 99
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Pet alligator chomps owner's head; trained elephant runs wild; horses fight; killer whale attacks trainer.

Train Wrecks

ID	SP-9947
Date	25 May 99
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Crashes and near misses; host John Bunnell.

The World's Most Shocking Moments Caught on Tape 3

ID	SP-9942
Date	25 May 99
Time	9:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Gasoline plant explodes; reporter encounters machine-gun fire; host John Bunnell.

Breaking the Magician's Code 2: Magic's Biggest Secrets Finally Revealed

ID	SP-9846
Date	31 May 99
Time	9:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	The Masked Magician reveals more tricks of illusionists; host Mitch Pileggi.CC, Stereo.

The 1999 Essence Awards

ID	SP-9943
Date	1 Jun 99
Time	8:00pm
Length	2:00
Summary	Chris Rock, Kirk Franklin, Lauryn Hill and the FUBU clothing collection are honored; musical performers include Jon B., Mary J. Blige, Gerald Levert, Faith Evans; hosts Jada Pinkett Smith and Jamie Foxx.

RSVP: The World's Funniest Party Disasters 2

ID	SP-9750
Date	7 Jun 99
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Dave Thomas presents festivities gone awry, including birthdays, bar mitzvahs, graduations, weddings.

From Star Wars to Star Wars

ID	SP-9945
Date	15 Jun 99
Time	9:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Outtakes from ``Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace''; special effects from Industrial Light and Magic; the ``Star Wars'' phenomenon; host Samuel L. Jackson. CC, Stereo.

The Fifth Annual Blockbuster Entertainment Awards

ID	SP-9944
Date	16 Jun 99
Time	8:00pm
Length	2:00
Summary	Viewers determine movie actors, home videos and music to be honored; Ricky Martin, Sarah McLachlan, 'N Sync and Jennifer Lopez perform; honorees include John Travolta. CC, Stereo.

Horse Racing: Hollywood Gold Cup

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Date	27 Jun 99
Time	5:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	From Inglewood, Calif. Live.

Signs From God: Science Tests Faith

ID	SP-0002
Date	28 Jul 99
Time	8:00pm
Length	2:00
Summary	A woman with stigmata; images of Jesus and Mary in rose petals; a statue of Jesus that bleeds. CC, Stereo.

Auto Racing: IRL Dover 2000

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Date	1 Aug 99
Time	3:00pm
Length	2:00
Summary	From Dover, Del. Contenders on the 1-mile oval are Scott Goodyear, Jeff Ward, Greg Ray, Eddie Cheever Jr. and defending champion Scott Sharp. Live.

Horse Racing: Whitney Handicap

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Date	1 Aug 99
Time	5:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	From Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Live.

Woodstock '99

ID	SP-0003
Date	3 Aug 99
Time	8:00pm
Length	2:00
Summary	The three-day concert takes place at the former Griffiss Air Force Base in Rome, N.Y. Danny Masterson and Wilmer Valderama are hosts. CC, Stereo.

Tennis: WTA Toshiba Clasic, Final

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Date	8 Aug 99
Time	3:00pm
Length	2:00
Summary	From San Diego. Contenders include Martina Hingis, Steffi Graf, Venus Williams and defending champion Lindsay Davenport. Live.

The 1999 Teen Choice Awards

ID	SP-0005
Date	12 Aug 99
Time	8:00pm
Length	2:00
Summary	Young performers popular with teen-agers are honored for their contributions to movies, television, music, sports and fashion; features Britney Spears, 'N Sync, Gloria Estefan and Blink 182. CC, Stereo.

Horse Racing: Pacific Classic

ID
Date	29 Aug 99
Time	5:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	From Del Mar, Calif. Live.

The World's Scariest Police Chases 4

ID	SP-9844
Date	2 Sep 99
Time	9:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Rental-truck thief fires on police;carjacker drives through the desert; Mercedes chase traverses California; host Sheriff John Bunnell.

The 1999 Teen Choice Awards

ID	SP-0005
Date	3 Sep 99
Time	8:00pm
Length	2:00
Summary	Young performers popular with teen-agers are honored for their contributions to movies, television, music, sports and fashion; features Britney Spears, 'N Sync, Gloria Estefan and Blink 182. CC, Stereo, Rerun.

Hercules and Xena—The Animated Movie

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Date	4 Sep 99
Time	9:00am
Length	1:30
Summary	The two join forces when, in a fit of jealousy, Zeus' wife Hera releases the four Titans after eons of imprisonment. Animated. Directed by: Lynne Naylor. With: Kevin Sorbo, Lucy Lawless, Michael Hurst, Renee O'Connor, Kevin Smith, Alexandra Tydings, Josephine Davison, Joy Watson, Peter Rowley, David Mackie.

Golf: NFL/Comic Relief Celebrity Shootout

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Date	5 Sep 99
Time	3:00pm
Length	2:00
Summary	From Carlsbad, Calif. Participants include Jerry Rice, Peyton Manning, Tim Brown, Billy Crystal, Tom Arnold and Bob Saget. Tape.

The 1999 Bandai Yo-Yo Competition

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Date	11 Sep 99
Time	8:30am
Length	0:30
Summary	Children from around the world compete in the event held in Hawaii.

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie

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Date	11 Sep 99
Time	9:00am
Length	2:00
Summary	The rangers fight an ancient villain bent on destroying mystical mentor Zordon and ruling the world. Directed by: Bryan Spicer. With: Karan Ashley, Johnny Yong Bosch, Steve Cardenas, Jason David Frank, Amy Jo Johnson, David Yost, Paul Schrier, Jason Narvy, Paul Freeman, Gabrielle Fitzpatrick.

Fox Kids Sneak Preview

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Date	11 Sep 99
Time	11:30am
Length	0:30
Summary	Fall children's programs.

The 1999 Emmy Awards Pre-Show

ID	SP-0007
Date	12 Sep 99
Time	7:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Celebrities arrive at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. CC, Stereo.

51st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards

ID	SP-0008
Date	12 Sep 99
Time	8:00pm
Length	3:00
Summary	Ceremonies recognizing television excellence take place at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles; presenters are Dennis Franz, Calista Flockhart, Dylan McDermott, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jon Stewart, Halle Berry; hosts David Hyde Pierce, Jenna Elfman. CC, Stereo.

Busted on the Job! 2

ID	SP-9854
Date	14 Sep 99
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Surveillance footage catches people working mischief. CC, Stereo, Rerun.

American Express Brings you Central Park in Blue

ID	SP-0009
Date	14 Sep 99
Time	9:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	A Manhattan concert includes performances by Sheryl Crow, Eric Clapton, David Bowie, Sarah McLachlan. CC, Stereo.

Fox Kids Sneak Preview

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Date	17 Sep 99
Time	4:30pm
Length	0:30
Summary	Fall children's programs.

The World's Scariest Explosions Caught on Tape

ID	SP-0011
Date	21 Sep 99
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Detonating top-secret atomic weapons; rockets and missiles misfire; exploding buildings and cars. CC, Stereo.

When Good Times Go Bad 3

ID	SP-0010
Date	21 Sep 99
Time	9:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Recreational activities gone haywire include an octopus attacking a diver and a bird colliding with roller-coaster riding Fabio. CC, Stereo.

TV Guide's Truth Behind the Sitcom Scandals

ID	SP-0012
Date	28 Sep 99
Time	9:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Interviewees are Florence Henderson, Shirley Jones, David Cassidy, John Ritter, Joyce DeWitt and Suzanne Somers. CC, Stereo.

Terror on the Job

ID	SP-0013
Date	1 Oct 99
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Video cameras capture dangerous situations on job sites. CC, Stereo.

The World's Most Shocking Moments: Caught on Tape 2

ID	SP-9929
Date	1 Oct 99
Time	9:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Courtroom brawls; animal attacks; stunts that misfire. CC, Stereo, Rerun.

Shocking Behavior: Caught on Tape 2

ID	SP-0016
Date	8 Oct 99
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Surveillance cameras and private detectives catch people misbehaving. CC, Stereo.

The Night of the Headless Horseman

ID	SP-0020
Date	28 Oct 99
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	In Sleepy Hollow, a decapitated rider appears to chase feckless teacher Ichabod Crane. CC, Stereo.

Shocking Behavior: Caught on Tape

ID
Date	29 Oct 99
Time	8:00
Length	1:00
Summary	People in embarrassing situations: Parking valet sabotages a gas tank; cook gets his hair in the dinner; naked student strolls through cafeteria. CC, Stereo, Rerun.

The World's Scariest Police Chases 5

ID	SP-9852
Date	29 Oct 99
Time	9:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Canine unit chases suspect through a zoo; high-speed chase ends when fuel runs out; drowning suspect rescued; host John Bunnell. CC, Stereo, Rerun.

Outrageous TV 1

ID	SP-0028
Date	7 Nov 99
Time	7:00pm
Length	0:30
Summary	Host Phil LaMarr presents crazy video clips from around the world. CC, Stereo.

When Good Pets Go Bad 2

ID	SP-0025
Date	11 Nov 99
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Household pets turn against their owners. CC, Stereo.

Busted on the Job! 4

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Date	18 Nov 99
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Colleagues fight in Taiwan; man falsely collects worker's compensation. CC, Stereo.

Golf: Sun Microsystems Par-3 Challenge

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Date	25 Nov 99
Time	4:00pm
Length	2:00
Summary	From Carlsbad, Calif. Four-person teams from the PGA, Senior PGA, LPGA Tours and celebrities compete. Tape.

Cinderelmo

ID	SP-0031
Date	6 Dec 99
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	All the eligible bachelors of ``Sesame Street'' turn out for the princess's ball except for CinderElmo. CC, Stereo.

1999 Billboard Music Awards

ID	SP-0032
Date	8 Dec 99
Time	8:00pm
Length	2:00
Summary	Performers include Ricky Martin; Britney Spears; Jennifer Lopez; Red Hot Chili Peppers; Metallica; at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas; hosts Kathy Griffin and Adam Carolla. CC, Stereo.

Mariah Carey Homecoming Special

ID	SP-0034
Date	14 Dec 99
Time	9:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Pop singer performs at her old high school on Long Island; guests 98 Degrees, Jay Z, Da Brat, Joe and DJ Clue.

Olive, The Other Reindeer

ID	SP-0034
Date	17 Dec 99
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Little dog Olive wants to help Santa deliver presents when Blitzen the reindeer is injured. CC, Stereo.

The PJs Christmas Special

ID	PJ-210
Date	17 Dec 99
Time	9:00pm
Length	0:30
Summary	Repo man Thurgood reclaims residents' gifts to buy Muriel an extravagant present. CC, Stereo.

The American Red Cross Holiday Music Spectacular

ID	SP-0035
Date	24 Dec 99
Time	8:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Performers include 98 Degrees, Patti LaBelle, Art Garfunkel and Kenny G; narrators Bill Cosby, Rosie O'Donnell, Gloria Estefan, Dylan McDermott, Christina Aguilera, Jane Krakowski and Laura San Giacomo; hosts Clint Black and Lisa Hartman Black. CC, Stereo.

The PJs Christmas Special

ID	PJ-210
Date	25 Dec 99
Time	8:30pm
Length	0:30
Summary	Repo man Thurgood reclaims residents' gifts to buy Muriel an extravagant present. CC, Stereo.

RSVP: The World's Funniest Party Disasters

ID	SP-9734
Date	28 Dec 99
Time	9:00pm
Length	1:00
Summary	Dave Thomas presents clips of festivities gone awry, including birthdays, bar mitzvahs, graduations, weddings.

Fox 2000

ID	SP-0021
Date	31 Dec 99
Time	11:00pm
Length	1:30
Summary	Hosts Brit Hume, Paula Zahn in Times Square; Red Hot Chili Peppers perform in Los Angeles, the Neville Brothers perform in New Orleans; Y2K reports from London, Moscow, Bethlehem, Miami, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Roswell, N.M. CC, Stereo.

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