Celebrity Close Calls

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  • 2010
  • 1 Season
  • 7.6  (48)

Celebrity Close Calls was a gripping television show that aired on the Biography Channel between 2010 and 2011. Hosted by the talented Branden Wellington, Alice Bahlke, and Sean Patrick Hopkins, this show took viewers on a thrilling journey through some of the most heart-stopping moments in the lives of well-known celebrities.

Throughout the series, each episode focused on a different celebrity who had lived through a near-death experience. From car crashes to plane accidents, these celebrities had come face to face with death and managed to cheat it, thanks to quick thinking and a little bit of luck. The show featured interviews with the celebrities themselves, as well as with eyewitnesses and rescuers who had been involved in each incident.

One of the most interesting things about Celebrity Close Calls was the fact that it shed light on the humanity of these famous people. When we see celebrities on screen or read about them in magazines, they often seem almost invincible, thanks to their fame and fortune. This show, however, reminded us that they are just as vulnerable as the rest of us. In moments of crisis, they too experience fear, panic, and a desperate desire to survive.

Throughout the series, viewers were treated to a wide range of celebrity stories, each one more thrilling and heart-wrenching than the last. In one episode, we learned about the time that 50 Cent was caught in a hail of gunfire outside his mansion. In another, we heard the incredible tale of how Harrison Ford managed to land a plane that had malfunctioned mid-flight. And in yet another episode, we were taken back to the moment when Jennifer Hudson's family was brutally murdered, leaving the singer reeling.

What made Celebrity Close Calls so compelling was the way in which these stories were told. Rather than simply recounting the events, the show used a mix of interviews, reenactments, and archival footage to create a fully immersive experience for viewers. We got to see the events as they unfolded, hear the stories from those who were there, and feel the emotions that each celebrity experienced in the moment.

Of course, the real stars of the show were the celebrities themselves. Seeing these famous people in such vulnerable moments was both humbling and inspiring. We got to hear their firsthand accounts of what happened, as well as learn about the impact that these events had on their lives. Despite their wealth and fame, they were just like any other person caught in a life-threatening situation, struggling to survive and make sense of what had happened.

Overall, Celebrity Close Calls was an incredibly well-made and engaging show that kept viewers on the edge of their seats episode after episode. It was a reminder that even the most beloved and admired celebrities are still human, and that life can be both incredibly fragile and incredibly precious.

Celebrity Close Calls is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (10 episodes). The series first aired on February 15, 2010.

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Seasons
Bret Michaels, Mindy McCready, Ty Murray
10. Bret Michaels, Mindy McCready, Ty Murray
August 20, 2011
Bret Michaels, Mindy McCready, and Ty Murray describe their near-death experiences.
Scott Baio, Pam Grier, Morgan Fairchild, Greg Louganis
9. Scott Baio, Pam Grier, Morgan Fairchild, Greg Louganis
August 13, 2011
Scott Baio, Pam Grier, Morgan Fairchild, Greg Louganis describe their near-death experiences.
Peter Fonda, Joely Fisher & Annie Potts
8. Peter Fonda, Joely Fisher & Annie Potts
August 6, 2011
Peter Fonda, Joely Fisher & Annie Potts describe their near-death experiences.
Louis Gossett Jr., Charlene Tilton, Jena Malone, Lynn Whitfield
7. Louis Gossett Jr., Charlene Tilton, Jena Malone, Lynn Whitfield
July 30, 2011
Louis Gossett Jr., Charlene Tilton, Jena Malone, and Lynn Whitfield share their stories of near-death experiences.
Lou Diamond Phillips, Brooke Burns & Parker Stevenson
6. Lou Diamond Phillips, Brooke Burns & Parker Stevenson
July 23, 2011
Lou Diamond Phillips is dragged by a runaway horse; Brooke Burns dives into her pool and is nearly paralyzed; Parker Stevenson is nearly burned alive.
Jermaine Jackson, Angie Everhart, Elisabeth Rohm, Jose Canseco
5. Jermaine Jackson, Angie Everhart, Elisabeth Rohm, Jose Canseco
July 16, 2011
Jermaine Jackson shares his encounter of saving his brother Michael from drowning in an ocean riptide; during a routine skydive Angie Everhart's parachute fails to operate properly; Elisabeth Rohm is nearly crushed by a spooked horse; and Jose Canseco falls asleep while driving and nearly meets his demise.
Niki Taylor, Gary Busey & Tiffany
4. Niki Taylor, Gary Busey & Tiffany
July 9, 2011
Niki Taylor flatlines three times after a minor car crash turns deadly; Gary Busey has an out-of-body experience caused by massive head trauma when he is thrown from his motorcycle; caught in the wake of another plane Tiffany's passenger jet is nearly brought down mid-flight.
Bobby Brown, Jewel, Morgan Fairchild & Elliott Yamin
3. Bobby Brown, Jewel, Morgan Fairchild & Elliott Yamin
June 25, 2011
Wanting to initiate a truce between two rival Boston gangs, R&B star Bobby Brown instead witnesses the gruesome murder of his best friend during a shootout; still virtually unknown to the public, a teenage Jewel almost dies from a toxic infection; Morgan Fairchild is faced with a hostage situation while held at gunpoint for hours in her apartment; and American Idol star Elliott Yamin barely escapes a crumbling building after an unprecedented earthquake rocks Chile.
Ice-T, Cheryl Tiegs, Ed Begley Jr. & Yancy Butler
2. Ice-T, Cheryl Tiegs, Ed Begley Jr. & Yancy Butler
June 18, 2011
The young undiscovered Ice-T is pronounced dead at the scene of violent car collision; at the height of her fame model Cheryl Tiegs is forced to jump from an out-of-control airplane; a young Ed Begley Jr. is brutalized by a notorious LA gang; and actress Yancy Butler is convinced she's destined to die after being held hostage in a LA slum motel.
Jane Seymour, Erik Estrada, Leif Garrett, and Coolio
1. Jane Seymour, Erik Estrada, Leif Garrett, and Coolio
February 15, 2010
Ice-T is pronounced dead at the scene of violent car collision; Cheryl Tiegs is forced to jump from an out-of-control airplane; Ed Begley Jr. is brutalized by an LA gang; and Yancy Butler is convinced she's destined to die after being held hostage
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Where to Watch Celebrity Close Calls
Celebrity Close Calls is available for streaming on the Biography Channel website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Celebrity Close Calls on demand at Amazon Prime, Amazon and Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    February 15, 2010
  • IMDB Rating
    7.6  (48)
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