Our Starring Natalie Wood series kicks off with the iconic 1955 Nicholas Ray landmark drama Rebel Without A Cause, in which she co-stars as Judy, going toe-to-toe with big fellow big screen icon James Dean. She earned herself an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress for the role–the first of her career.

After moving to a new town, troublemaking teen Jim Stark is supposed to have a clean slate, although being the new kid in town brings its own problems. While searching for some stability, Stark forms a bond with a disturbed classmate, Plato, and falls for local girl Judy. However, Judy is the girlfriend of neighborhood tough, Buzz. When Buzz violently confronts Jim and challenges him to a drag race, the new kid’s real troubles begin.

This Summer, we are celebrating the unforgettable star power of Natalie Wood with a quartet of films that showcase the unique blend of charisma and emotional intensity that made her one of Hollywood’s most beloved screen icons. This series is co-presented by the amazing folks over at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center in Fullerton as part of their exhibit More Than Love: The Life & Art of Natalie Wood!

Season 2, Episode 1 – “May the Giant Be with You”
Original Air Date: September 30, 1990

In the aftermath of the previous night’s chaos, Cooper receives a visit from an enigmatic giant who offers him three cryptic clues. Around town, Audrey’s fate remains uncertain, the Palmers continue to unravel, and the investigation shifts as new information emerges from unexpected places.

Season 2, Episode 2 – “Coma”
Original Air Date: October 6, 1990

The sheriff’s department follows up on the giant’s clues. Donna and James pursue their own suspicions, Audrey returns to a changed home life, and the people around the Palmer house struggle to move through grief that still feels raw and unresolved.