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Before They Were Stars!
December 14, 9/8c


Television commercials, screen tests, comedy clubs, talent contests and even school pageants - see how your favorite stars began their careers on the all new Before They Were Stars!

Among the dozens of other stars featured in this fun-filled trip down memory lane are: Drew Barrymore, Nicholas Cage, Jackie Chan, Matt Damon, Kim Delaney, Michael Douglas, Faith Hill, Keanu Reeves, and Shania Twain.

Additional highlights include: Future pop stars Christina Aguilera and Justin Timberlake make their television debut on Star Search; Britney Spears' performance for her elementary school at a third grade fundraiser; Jerry Seinfeld in a comedy routine on a public access cable channel, and former soap actress Meg Ryan's appearance on an episode of The Price Is Right.

The special also offers rare clips of John Travolta in a musical performance from a 1976 episode of The Captain and Tennille Show; Rick Schroder, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Kim Basinger and Kevin Costner in television commercials; Rosie O'Donnell, Drew Carey, Chris Rock, and Ray Romano in early comedy club appearances; and 7-year-old Ben Stiller playing the violin on The Mike Douglas Show as his mom, Anne Meara, proudly watches.

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