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Back To The '50s
''Back to the '50s'' is the first one-off sitcom from the British pop group S Club 7. It first aired in 1999 and was produced for CITV. In this movie, the cast proceeds with their long drive from Miami to Los Angeles – when they suddenly find themselves in the 1950s, having travelled back in time. The episode itself is a parody of the films '' Grease'' and ''Back to the Future''. Plot S Club 7 are driving from Miami to Los Angeles. Rachel points out the milometre has reached all the nines. As it turns back to all the zeroes, obliviously, they drive through a wormhole. The radio turns on playing 1950s music, and arriving at Townville, they soon start spotting old-fashioned objects, including The Big Cup Diner, a diner that sells a burger, fries and a soda float for just 20 cents. They realise they have gone back 40 years to the year 1959. As they figure out how to get back to the future, the local Sheriff Bukovski approaches them accusing them of being troublemakers, and says h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sitcom
A sitcom, a portmanteau of situation comedy, or situational comedy, is a genre of comedy centered on a fixed set of characters who mostly carry over from episode to episode. Sitcoms can be contrasted with sketch comedy, where a troupe may use new characters in each sketch, and stand-up comedy, where a comedian tells jokes and stories to an audience. Sitcoms originated in radio, but today are found mostly on television as one of its dominant narrative forms. A situation comedy television program may be recorded in front of a studio audience, depending on the program's production format. The effect of a live studio audience can be imitated or enhanced by the use of a laugh track. Critics disagree over the utility of the term "sitcom" in classifying shows that have come into existence since the turn of the century. Many contemporary American sitcoms use the single-camera setup and do not feature a laugh track, thus often resembling the dramedy shows of the 1980s and 1990s rather t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Odometer
An odometer or odograph is an instrument used for measuring the distance traveled by a vehicle, such as a bicycle or car. The device may be electronic, mechanical, or a combination of the two (electromechanical). The noun derives from ancient Greek , ''hodómetron'', from , ''hodós'' ("path" or "gateway") and , ''métron'' ("measure"). Early forms of the odometer existed in the ancient Greco-Roman world as well as in ancient China. In countries using Imperial units or US customary units it is sometimes called a mileometer or milometer, the former name especially being prevalent in the United Kingdom and among members of the Commonwealth. History Classical Era Possibly the first evidence for the use of an odometer can be found in the works of the ancient Roman Pliny (NH 6. 61-62) and the ancient Greek Strabo (11.8.9). Both authors list the distances of routes traveled by Alexander the Great (r. 336-323 BC) as by his bematists Diognetus and Baeton. However, the high ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
S Club (album)
''S Club'' is the debut studio album by British pop music, pop group S Club 7. It was released by Polydor Records on 4 October 1999. The album was primarily produced by Stargate (production team), StarGate, Absolute (production team), Absolute, Dufflebag Boys, Eliot Kennedy and Mike Percy. ''S Club'' became one of the group's most successful album releases, and reached number two in the United Kingdom, where it was certified double platinum. ''S Club'' was released in North America on 11 April 2000 after their television show ''S Club 7 in Miami'' was aired in the United States, where it peaked outside the top 100. In Canada, the album charted within the top 10 and became the group's most successful album release on the Canadian albums chart. Background S Club 7 first came to public attention in 1999, when they starred in their own television series, ''Miami 7''. The show aired on CBBC (TV channel), CBBC on BBC One and was a children's sitcom based on the lives of the group who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palmer Scott
The following is a list of recurring characters and featured sketches from ''Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!''. Some of the recurring characters on the list have also made appearances on '' Tom Goes To The Mayor'' and ''Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule''. Characters *James Quall – a standup comedian, celebrity impressionist, and singer that debuted during Season 2. He has also appeared on ''Tim & Eric Nite Live''. He is famous for his bad impersonations of celebrities such as Bill Cosby, Bob Hope, Michael Jackson, and Jack Nicholson, as well as American presidents Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan. He usually incorporates the phrase "spaghetti and meatballs" into his work. Quall has been featured singing self-styled songs such as "Beach Blast" and "The Car of the Future." Quall himself was impersonated by comedian Bill Hader for the fictional ''James Quall Story'' feature film during Season 3. Quall has often teamed with fellow recurring character David Liebe Hart in fic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rachel Stevens
Rachel Lauren Stevens (born 9 April 1978) is an English singer, television personality, actress and businesswoman. She was a member of the pop group S Club 7 between 1999 and 2003. She released her solo debut studio album ''Funky Dory'' in September 2003. The album reached number nine on the UK album chart and the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) awarded it with a gold certification in October 2003. Two singles, "Sweet Dreams My LA Ex" and "Funky Dory", were initially released from the album: "Sweet Dreams My LA Ex" peaked at number two in the UK and received a silver certification from the BPI. In July 2004, Stevens released the single "Some Girls" as a charity record for Sport Relief, and the single's success prompted Polydor to re-issue ''Funky Dory'' with three new songs. '' Come and Get It'', her second studio album, was released in October 2005. It peaked at No. 28 in the UK, and two of its three singles reached the Top 10. Following the release, Rachel took an extende ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hannah Spearritt
Hannah Louise Spearritt (born 1 April 1981)Gregory, Andy (2002) ''International Who's Who in Popular Music 2002'', Europa, , p. 478 is an English actress and singer. She is an original member of the pop group S Club 7. Spearritt is also known for playing the role of Abby Maitland in the British science-fiction drama ''Primeval''. Career 1994–1998: Stage When she was 12, Spearritt landed a part in the Lowestoft Players amateur dramatics society's production of ''Annie''. Thereafter, she successfully auditioned for the National Youth Music Theatre, and became part of the company. She appeared in the NYMT's productions ''Pendragon'' (1994–1995), ''Tin Pan Ali'' (1996), and the West End musical ''Bugsy Malone'' (1997). In 1998, she was cast in the television film ''The Cater Street Hangman'', playing the role of a maid who gets murdered. Spearritt also made appearances on the National Lottery and ''Blue Peter''. 1999–2003: S Club 7 In 1998, Spearritt auditioned for and bec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jo O'Meara
Joanne Valda O'Meara (born 29 April 1979) is an English pop singer. She is best known for being a member of pop group S Club 7 between 1999 and 2003. Born and raised in Romford, she launched her career at age 16 working with Max Martin. O'Meara later went on to launch a solo career and was a contestant on ''Celebrity Big Brother'' in 2007. Early life O'Meara was born in Romford, London, to parents Dave and Barbara. She has a brother and sister, Shane and Julie. She grew up in Collier Row, a suburban housing estate in the north of Romford in the London Borough of Havering. She was educated at Clockhouse Junior School and Bower Park School. O'Meara was given a full scholarship to attend the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts, where she excelled in music, acting and dance – receiving a standing ovation by the heads and principals for her rendition of the song “Summertime”. Career 1996-1999 At age 16, O'Meara joined the earliest incarnation of girl group Solid Ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bradley McIntosh
Bradley John McIntosh (born 8 August 1981), also known as City Boy, is a British singer, rapper, record producer and actor. He was a member of the pop group S Club 7 where he enjoyed five years of hit singles, arena tours and awards. Since 2008, he has been a member of spin-off group S Club Allstars (previously "S Club 3"). Early life Born in south London, McIntosh attended Greenshaw High School. He was born to Jamaican musical parents (Lorraine and Steve McIntosh, both achieved success with The Cool Notes). Career 1999–2003: S Club 7 The group rose to fame by starring in their own BBC television series, ''Miami 7'', in 1999. Over the five years they were together, S Club 7 had four UK No.1 singles, one UK No.1 album, a string of hits throughout Europe, including a top-ten single in the United States, Asia, Latin America, and Africa. They recorded a total of four studio albums, released eleven singles and went on to sell over fourteen million albums worldwide. Their fir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jon Lee (actor)
Jonathan Lee (born 26 April 1982) is an English actor and singer. Lee was the youngest member of pop group S Club 7, which disbanded in April 2003. The group starred in a number of their own television series, beginning with ''Miami 7'', playing themselves. Since the group split, Lee has had a career in musical theatre, taking on roles in more than 17 productions, including the West End shows ''Les Misérables'' and ''Jersey Boys''. Career 1994–1998: stage At the age of 13, Lee played the leading role in the West End production of ''Oliver!'' at the London Palladium Theatre, alongside Jonathan Pryce, and later George Layton, as Fagin. In 1997, Lee played the role of Julian in the premiere of ''Famous Five Smuggler's Gold'' the musical. Played josh Haye in eastenders in 1998 1999–2003: S Club 7 Lee was a member of pop group S Club 7, who rose to fame by starring in their own BBC television series, ''Miami 7'', in 1999. Over the five years they were together, they h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Cattermole
Paul Gerald Cattermole (born 7 March 1977) is an English singer. He was a member of the group S Club 7, but left the group in 2002. Early life Cattermole was born in St Albans, Hertfordshire. He was a member of the National Youth Music Theatre and appeared in "Pendragon" (1994). He studied theatre. Simon Fuller picked him for S Club 7. Career 1999–2002: S Club 7 Cattermole became a member of S Club 7 after a series of auditions, along with members Tina Barrett, Jon Lee, Bradley McIntosh, Jo O'Meara, Hannah Spearritt and Rachel Stevens in 1999. During five years they released four number one singles and one number one album. They also had a series of TV shows, which were: ''Miami 7'', ''L.A. 7'', ''Hollywood 7'' and ''Viva S Club''. Over the five years they were together, S Club 7 had four UK No.1 singles, one UK No.1 album, a string of hits throughout Europe, including a top-ten single in the United States, Asia, Latin America and Africa. They recorded a total of f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tina Barrett
Tina Ann Barrett (born 16 September 1976) is an English singer and actress. Her major breakthrough came in 1999 when she became a member of the pop group, S Club 7. She has been a member of spin-off group S Club Allstars (previously "S Club 3") since 2014. She is also a former member of the girl group Mis-Teeq, though she never appeared on any of their recordings. Early life Tina Barrett was born in Hammersmith, London, England to an English father and a Guyanese mother. She was at London's Arts Educational School for a period of eight years. Her first job was dancing in a pantomime with Lionel Blair. She was originally going to be in the group Face2Face, which later went on to become Mis-Teeq. She assisted with the group's choreography during her time there. Career 1996–98: Mis-Teeq In 1996, Barrett, Alesha Dixon and Sabrina Washington became friends in a dance studio in Fulham. The trio, named Face2Face, performed singing and dancing. The group had started work on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jukebox
A jukebox is a partially automated music-playing device, usually a coin-operated machine, that will play a patron's selection from self-contained media. The classic jukebox has buttons, with letters and numbers on them, which are used to select a specific record. Some may use compact discs instead. Disc changers are similar devices that are intended for home use, are small enough to fit in a shelf, may hold up to hundreds of discs, and allow discs to be easily removed, replaced, and inserted by the user. History Coin-operated music boxes and player pianos were the first forms of automated coin-operated musical devices. These devices used paper rolls, metal disks, or metal cylinders to play a musical selection on an actual instrument, or on several actual instruments, enclosed within the device. In the 1890s, these devices were joined by machines which used recordings instead of actual physical instruments. In 1889, Louis Glass and William S. Arnold invented the nickel-in-th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
