Scandal Made Me Famous

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  • 2016
  • 2 Seasons
  • 7.4  (69)

Scandal Made Me Famous is a docudrama television series from REELZ that premiered in 2016. The show recounts the real-life scandals of the famous and infamous personalities of popular culture, including actresses, politicians, musicians, athletes, and socialites, who became household names for their notorious acts and wrongdoing.

The series features dramatic recreations of the scandals, archival footage, interviews with experts, journalists, and key players, as well as commentary from true-crime reporters, writers, and editors who covered the stories at the time.

The show is hosted by Steve Helling, a veteran celebrity journalist and crime writer, who acts as a narrator and provides background information and context on the scandal at hand. Brad Osborne and Gurie Sheffield serve as producers of the show.

Each episode of Scandal Made Me Famous focuses on a different scandal and its fallout, from the details of the crime to the impact on the celebrity's career and reputation. Some of the most notorious scandals that have been covered in the show include the following:

The JonBen

Scandal Made Me Famous is a series that ran for 2 seasons (14 episodes) between November 19, 2016 and on REELZ

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Seasons
Diaper Astronaut
10. Diaper Astronaut
August 11, 2018
The case of astronaut Lisa Nowak, who allegedly planned to kidnap her long-time lover's new girlfriend.
Affluenza Teen
9. Affluenza Teen
August 4, 2018
The case of Ethan Couch, who kilked four people while driving under the influence. His "affluenza" defense resulted in public outrage and scorn.
Patty Hearst
8. Patty Hearst
July 28, 2018
The story of Patty Hearst, who was kidnapped and brainwashed by the Symbionese Liberation Army, a domestic terrorist group, in 1974.
Kim Kardashian
7. Kim Kardashian
July 21, 2018
The story of social media queen Kim Kardashian, who has built a multi-million-dollar empire around nothing but her assets and good looks.
Mary Kay Letourneau
6. Mary Kay Letourneau
August 19, 2017
Mary Kay Letourneau is the vilified former teacher that began a sexual relationship with one of her 12-year-old students in the late 1990's; after spending time in prison, they eventually married and have been raising their six children together.
Tiger Woods & Rachel Uchitel
5. Tiger Woods & Rachel Uchitel
August 12, 2017
Rachel Uchitel is widely known for her involvement in the Tiger Woods cheating scandal; shocking messages with the acclaimed golfer led her to become the face of Woods' career and marriage collapsing before the entire world.
Jessica Hahn
4. Jessica Hahn
August 5, 2017
Jessica Hahn's public rape allegation against televangelist con-man Jim Bakker propelled this 21-year-old church secretary into the spotlight as a well-known model and actress.
Monica Lewinsky
3. Monica Lewinsky
July 29, 2017
In 1998, President Bill Clinton denied having sexual relations with 22-year-old Monica Lewinsky, but after the affair was made public, Clinton admitted to his wrongdoing and was eventually impeached for his improper physical relationship with her.
Anna Nicole Smith
2. Anna Nicole Smith
April 29, 2017
Anna Nicole Smith is profiled.
Amanda Knox
1. Amanda Knox
April 22, 2017
Amanda Knox is profiled.
Description

Scandal Made Me Famous is a docudrama television series from REELZ that premiered in 2016. The show recounts the real-life scandals of the famous and infamous personalities of popular culture, including actresses, politicians, musicians, athletes, and socialites, who became household names for their notorious acts and wrongdoing.

The series features dramatic recreations of the scandals, archival footage, interviews with experts, journalists, and key players, as well as commentary from true-crime reporters, writers, and editors who covered the stories at the time.

The show is hosted by Steve Helling, a veteran celebrity journalist and crime writer, who acts as a narrator and provides background information and context on the scandal at hand. Brad Osborne and Gurie Sheffield serve as producers of the show.

Each episode of Scandal Made Me Famous focuses on a different scandal and its fallout, from the details of the crime to the impact on the celebrity's career and reputation. Some of the most notorious scandals that have been covered in the show include the following:

The JonBen

Scandal Made Me Famous is a series that ran for 2 seasons (14 episodes) between November 19, 2016 and on REELZ

Where to Watch Scandal Made Me Famous
Scandal Made Me Famous is available for streaming on the REELZ website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Scandal Made Me Famous on demand at Amazon, Tubi TV and Plex.
  • Premiere Date
    November 19, 2016
  • IMDB Rating
    7.4  (69)
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