Dec 20, 1996

Issue #358

Cover Story

Tom Cruise's success

by Benjamin Svetkey | Dec 20, 1996
The actor discusses ''Jerry Maguire,'' working with Stanley Kubrick, and his marriage Read it
Magazine Cover (Dec 20, 1996)

Encore

Whatever happened to Peter Billingsley

by Kate Meyers | Dec 20, 1996
The actor starred as Ralphie in the 1983 comedy ''A Christmas Story'' Read it

Monitor

Monitor

by Casey Davidson , Anna Holmes | Dec 20, 1996
Celebrity news for the week of June 23, 1995 Read it

Review

Spider Baby

by Steve Simels | Dec 20, 1996

Book Article

Danielle Steel shares her story

by Dana Kennedy | Dec 20, 1996
The best-selling romance novelist talks about overcoming divorce Read it

Dean Koontz writes a Christmas tale

by Alexandra Jacobs | Dec 20, 1996
The horror author releases his second kid's book, ''Santa's Twin'' Read it

Book Review

Worst Case Scenario

by Gene Lyons | Dec 20, 1996

The Best of Helmut Newton

by Rebecca Ascher-Walsh | Dec 20, 1996

A Quiet Life

by Vanessa V. Friedman | Dec 20, 1996

Letting Loose the Hounds

by Margot Mifflin | Dec 20, 1996

A Reporter's Life

by Gene Lyons | Dec 20, 1996

Cover Story

Tom Cruise's success

by Benjamin Svetkey | Dec 20, 1996
The actor discusses ''Jerry Maguire,'' working with Stanley Kubrick, and his marriage Read it

Digital Review

Harvester

by Bob Strauss | Dec 20, 1996

Hellbender

by Bob Strauss | Dec 20, 1996

Tom Clancy SSN

by Bruce Forer | Dec 20, 1996

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

Jim Mullen' Hot Sheet

by Jim Mullen | Dec 20, 1996
The 15 hottest topics the week of June 23, 1995 Read it

Mail Page

Mail from our readers

Dec 20, 1996
Check out letters from those who agreed with us, and those who didn't on ''The X-Files'' Read it

Movie Article

Movie marketing turns to the Internet

by Bob Strauss | Dec 20, 1996
A look at the websites for ''Jingle All the Way,'' ''Mars Attacks!,'' and ''101 Dalmations'' Read it

''Grease'' continues to please fans

by Albert Kim | Dec 20, 1996
Why the film and its music are so successful Read it

Sports comedies follow the same premise

by Ira Robbins | Dec 20, 1996
How ''Tin Cup,'' ''Bull Durham,'' ''White Men Can't Jump,'' and ''The Great White Hype'' fit the formula Read it

John Candy stamp delayed

by Angela Baldassarre | Dec 20, 1996
The comedian's family requested the postponement of the honor Read it

''Star Trek'' lottery ticket

by Tricia Laine | Dec 20, 1996
Trekkers can win up to $1000 with the scratchers Read it

Hollywood's new fashion do's

by Casey Davidson , Degen Pener | Dec 20, 1996
Don't expect Madonna's or Glenn Close's movie fashion to become popular Read it

Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman premiere films

by Casey Davidson , Jessica Shaw | Dec 20, 1996
''Jerry Maguire'' and ''Portrait of a Lady'' draw celebrities to New York City this month Read it

Famous ''Grease'' alums

Dec 20, 1996
Michelle Pfeiffer, Brooke Shields, and Patrick Swayze have appeared in versions of the Musical Read it

Catching up with Anthony Michael Hall

by Kate Meyers | Dec 20, 1996
The former Brat Packer stars in the dark comedy ''The Death Artist'' Read it

Space babes of ''Star Trek'' and ''Mars Attacks!''

by Gregg Kilday | Dec 20, 1996
Alice Krige and Lisa Marie bring sex appeal to these sci-fi adventures Read it

David Helfgott's possible Oscar performance

by Chris Nashawaty | Dec 20, 1996
The pianist returns to the stage after the success of his biopic ''Shine'' Read it

Prince surrounded in mystery

by Dana Kennedy, Tom Sinclair | Dec 20, 1996
The singer refuses to comment on rumors about his newborn son Read it

A guide to Tom Cruise's movies

Dec 20, 1996
The actor revisits his film history Read it

Movie Review

One Fine Day

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Dec 20, 1996

Evita

by Owen Gleiberman | Dec 20, 1996

The Preacher's Wife

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Dec 20, 1996

Beavis and Butt-Head Do America

by Owen Gleiberman | Dec 20, 1996

Marvin's Room

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Dec 20, 1996

Music Article

Kenny Rogers Roasters gets publicity

by A.J. Jacobs | Dec 20, 1996
The fast food chain gets a boost from the ''Tonight Show,'' ''Evening Star,'' and ''Seinfield'' Read it

The curse of ''Greatest Hits Volume 1'' albums

by David Browne | Dec 20, 1996
Musicians such as Hall & Oates's and Bryan Adams' careers stalled after these releases Read it

Gift ideas for your music lover

by David Browne, Michele Romero | Dec 20, 1996
Books and compilations for a moody teen, parent, or yourself Read it

Van Halen's commercial reward

by Dan Snierson | Dec 20, 1996
The band members received 300 ZXs for Nissan's use of their ''You Really Got Me'' remake Read it

Music Review

The Greatest Hits

by Bob Cannon | Dec 20, 1996

Poison's Greatest Hits 1986-1996

by Chuck Eddy | Dec 20, 1996

High Octane Cult

by Tom Sinclair | Dec 20, 1996

The Roots Remain

by Alanna Nash | Dec 20, 1996

The Arista Years

by Steve Futterman | Dec 20, 1996

The Complete Blue Note Sixties Sessions

by Steve Futterman | Dec 20, 1996

Sampladelic Relics & Dancefloor Oddities

by Jeremy Helligar | Dec 20, 1996

Portraits

by Bob Cannon | Dec 20, 1996

All World

by David Browne | Dec 20, 1996

Souvenirs

by Chip Deffaa | Dec 20, 1996

Gimme Shelter! The Best of Leon Russell

by Beth Johnson | Dec 20, 1996

Death Row Greatest Hits

by Matt Diehl | Dec 20, 1996

The Finest

by Steven Mirkin | Dec 20, 1996

Mercury Poise: 1988-1995

by Wook Kim | Dec 20, 1996

Epiphany: The Best of Chaka Khan Volume I

by William Stevenson | Dec 20, 1996

The Secret Sessions

by Chip Deffaa | Dec 20, 1996

News Article

Cybertalk: What stars are saying online

Dec 20, 1996
Quotes from Jason Hervey, Tom Bergeron, and Kathy Kinney during the week of December 13, 1996 Read it

Sound Bites

Sound Bites: The week's best TV Quotes

Dec 20, 1996
TV's funniest lines from December 13 to December 19 Read it

TV Article

Sarah Ferguson considers a talk show

by Tricia Laine | Dec 20, 1996
The Duchess takes meetings with networks for daytime TV Read it

Guide to television's morality

by Kristen Baldwin | Dec 20, 1996
The family-friendliness of shows such as ''The Simpsons,'' ''Friends,'' and ''The Nanny'' Read it

Martha Stewart's naughty and nice moments

by Kristen Baldwin, Jessica Shaw | Dec 20, 1996
How the domestic diva's ''Welcome Home for the Holidays'' measured up Read it

TV Review

Home Improvement

by Ken Tucker | Dec 20, 1996

Video Review

Matilda

by Melissa Pierson | Dec 20, 1996

Captives

by Melissa Pierson | Dec 20, 1996

Carnosaur 3: Primal Species

by J.R. Taylor | Dec 20, 1996

Endless Winter

by Dana Kennedy | Dec 20, 1996

Joe's Apartment

by Erin Richter | Dec 20, 1996

The Frighteners

by Tim Purtell | Dec 20, 1996