Episode
E! True Hollywood Story: Linda Blair
Overview
A child actress who suddenly shot to stardom after her role as Regan in "The Exorcist", Linda Blair had to overcome difficulties.
Details
- Series
- E! True Hollywood Story
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 44
- Air date
- 1999-10-24
Episode context
Linda Blair is Episode 44 in Season 3 of E! True Hollywood Story. It aired on 1999-10-24.
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