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A spirited trip through America in search of the spirits of the dead famous. We take to the road to investigate alleged sightings and hauntings by ghosts believed to be that of famous legends of the stage and screen such as Janis Joplin, Bing Crosby, and Clark Gable. They talk to the people who witnessed ghostly contact first hand, and reveal facts about the celebrities and their favorite haunts.
IMDb 6.1/1020061 season
13+
Season 3
10 episodes
  • 1. Mae West

    1. Mae West

    Mae West was a show-off--a sensational showgirl whose wit was as legendary as her contempt for the censors. But she also had a passion for the paranormal that saw her take part in séance after séance.
    Mae West was a show-off--a sensational showgirl whose wit was as legendary as her contempt for the censors. But she also had a passion for the paranormal that saw her take part in séance after séance.
    TV-14
    47min
    Jan 30, 2006
  • 2. Nat King Cole

    2. Nat King Cole

    Gail Porter and Chris Fleming go in search of the spirit of singer Nat King Cole in one of Chicago's most haunted buildings.
    Gail Porter and Chris Fleming go in search of the spirit of singer Nat King Cole in one of Chicago's most haunted buildings.
    TV-14
    47min
    Apr 17, 2006
  • 3. Billy the Kid

    3. Billy the Kid

    Gail Porter and Chris Fleming comb New Mexico, searching for the spirit of the wild west outlaw Billy the Kid. They visit the courthouse where he shot his way out of jail.
    Gail Porter and Chris Fleming comb New Mexico, searching for the spirit of the wild west outlaw Billy the Kid. They visit the courthouse where he shot his way out of jail.
    TV-14
    46min
    Dec 30, 1899
  • 4. Bing Crosby

    4. Bing Crosby

    Chris Fleming and Gail Porter visit theaters where sightings of Bing Crosby's ghost have been reported, to see if the singing legend's spirit is still waiting in the wings.
    Chris Fleming and Gail Porter visit theaters where sightings of Bing Crosby's ghost have been reported, to see if the singing legend's spirit is still waiting in the wings.
    TV-14
    47min
    Apr 3, 2006
  • 5. Carole Lombard and Clark Gable

    5. Carole Lombard and Clark Gable

    Gail and Chris continue their search for the spirits of famous Americans and travel back in time to Hollywood. Carole Lombard and Clark Gable were the superstar couple of their day, both at the top of their professions and living the Hollywood dream.
    Gail and Chris continue their search for the spirits of famous Americans and travel back in time to Hollywood. Carole Lombard and Clark Gable were the superstar couple of their day, both at the top of their professions and living the Hollywood dream.
    TV-14
    47min
    Jan 9, 2006
  • 6. Andy Warhol

    6. Andy Warhol

    Gail Porter and Chris Fleming take a road trip through Pittsburgh, looking for the locations where the spirit of 1960s artist Andy Warhol may linger.
    Gail Porter and Chris Fleming take a road trip through Pittsburgh, looking for the locations where the spirit of 1960s artist Andy Warhol may linger.
    TV-14
    46min
    May 15, 2006
  • 7. Grace Kelly

    7. Grace Kelly

    Gail Porter and Chris Fleming continue their search for the spirits of famous Americans. Hollywood heartthrob Grace Kelly found her fairy tale Prince and married him... but they didn't live happily ever after.
    Gail Porter and Chris Fleming continue their search for the spirits of famous Americans. Hollywood heartthrob Grace Kelly found her fairy tale Prince and married him... but they didn't live happily ever after.
    TV-14
    47min
    Feb 27, 2006
  • 8. Howard Hughes

    8. Howard Hughes

    The world's most famous recluse, Howard Hughes, wasn't all that keen on appearing for the cameras while he was alive, so what chance might there be of him granting a posthumous interview?
    The world's most famous recluse, Howard Hughes, wasn't all that keen on appearing for the cameras while he was alive, so what chance might there be of him granting a posthumous interview?
    TV-14
    47min
    Feb 20, 2006
  • 9. Rita Hayworth

    9. Rita Hayworth

    Gail Porter and Chris Fleming go on the hunt for the spirit of screen legend Rita Hayworth. They visit the theater where she dated Orson Welles, and attempt to speak to her through a Ouija board
    Gail Porter and Chris Fleming go on the hunt for the spirit of screen legend Rita Hayworth. They visit the theater where she dated Orson Welles, and attempt to speak to her through a Ouija board
    TV-14
    47min
    Apr 10, 2006
  • 10. Janis Joplin

    10. Janis Joplin

    Gail Porter and Chris Fleming take a road trip in the hope of contacting the spirit of Sixties singer Janis Joplin, who died of an overdose aged just 27.
    Gail Porter and Chris Fleming take a road trip in the hope of contacting the spirit of Sixties singer Janis Joplin, who died of an overdose aged just 27.
    TV-14
    47min
    Jun 12, 2006
  • Dead Famous
    IMDb 6.1/1020061 season
    A spirited trip through America in search of the spirits of the dead famous. We take to the road to investigate alleged sightings and hauntings by ghosts believed to be that of famous legends of the stage and screen such as Janis Joplin, Bing Crosby, and Clark Gable. They talk to the people who witnessed ghostly contact first hand, and reveal facts about the celebrities and their favorite haunts.
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    13+
    flashing lightsfrightening scenesfoul languagesexual contentFlashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
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    English
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    English
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