The real legacy of My Sister Sam actress Rebecca Schaeffer
Original Airdates: July 12-14, 2019
TVC 456.4: Tony, Donna, and Ed go back to July 18, 1989 as part of This Week in TV History, and how the tragic death of My Sister Sam actress Rebecca Schaeffer at the hands of a deranged fan ultimately led to changes in stalking laws. Plus: How TMZ emerged as a news source as a results of its coverage of the death of Michael Jackson in June 2009.
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