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

ID
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

ID
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

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

Road to the Super Bowl

ID
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

ID
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

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

All-Madden All-Millennium Team

ID
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

ID
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

ID
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

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

Santa Anita Derby

ID
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

ID
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

ID
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

ID
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

ID
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

ID
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

ID
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

ID
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

ID
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

ID
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

ID
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

ID
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

ID
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

ID
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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