On Friday, August 2, ABC will broadcast a two-hour special of 20/20, taking an in-depth look at the life of iconic model, actress, and reality star Anna Nicole Smith. The program, which airs from 9:01-11:00 p.m. EDT, features reporting by 20/20 co-anchor Deborah Roberts and includes interviews with those closest to Smith, as well as archival material from ABC News.
In the special, viewers will follow Smith’s daughter, Dannielynn Birkhead, and her father, Larry Birkhead, as they journey to the places that held the most significance in Smith’s life. They travel to Mexia, Texas, where Smith spent her childhood, and meet with Smith’s high school friend, who provides insights into her life before fame. The trip also takes them to Los Angeles, where they visit sentimental locations and explore a storage locker containing memorabilia from Smith’s career and personal life.
The program examines the dichotomy between Smith’s public persona and her private life as Vickie Lynn Smith, offering a comprehensive look at her rise to fame, her time in the limelight, and the tragic circumstances surrounding her death in Florida. The episode was first broadcast on ABC on February 5, 2021.
20/20: Reports on Anna Nicole Smith’s Rise to Fame, Life and Tragic Death airs Friday, August 2, from 9:01-11:00 p.m. EDT on ABC, with streaming available the next day on Hulu.
