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Honoring Van Der Beek: Special Airs This Week
14 Feb
Summary
- Special featuring Van Der Beek airs Wednesday, February 18 at 8pm.
- Van Der Beek revealed his cancer treatment during the special.
- Viewers can donate to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance via QR code.

A two-hour special honoring actor Van Der Beek is scheduled to air on Wednesday, February 18 at 8pm. The program, titled "The Real Full Monty," replaces a previously scheduled repeat, with the network dedicating the slot to the late actor.
Van Der Beek was undergoing treatment for colorectal cancer when he participated in the special. The show features celebrities like Anthony Anderson and Taye Diggs performing a strip-tease to raise awareness and funds for cancer research and testing.
During the special, Van Der Beek shared his personal battle, revealing that he had been in treatment for the past six months. He described the experience as a profound journey, acknowledging difficult moments while facing his diagnosis.
The broadcast will include a QR code for viewers to make donations to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. The special is based on a British format and produced by Spun Gold TV and Fox Alternative Entertainment.




