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Barra Grant
Barra Grant (born Barbara Carol Wayne) is an American actress, screenwriter, film director and playwright. Biography Grant was born Barbara Carol Wayne in New York City, the daughter of Allan Wayne, a doll company executive, and Bess Myerson, Miss America 1945. Her parents divorced in 1958 due to her father's abuse. She became Barra Grant when her mother married Arnold Grant and he adopted her in 1962. She was educated at the Birch Wathen Lenox School, Bryn Mawr College, and Barnard College. She also went to London for three years to study acting. Grant began an acting career in the early 1970s, appearing on television and in film. One of her first roles was as Lulie in the BBC series ''Take Three Girls''. While acting at The Mark Taper she was inspired to start writing. In 1978, she wrote and appeared in the film ''Slow Dancing in the Big City''. She began her directing career with an episode of '' NBC Special Treat'' titled "The Tap Dance Kid", based on a novel by Louise Fitz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bess Myerson
Bess Myerson (July 16, 1924 – December 14, 2014) was an American politician, model and television actress who in 1945 became the first Miss America who was also Jewish. Her achievement, in the aftermath of the Holocaust, was seen as an affirmation of the Jewish place in American life. She was a heroine to parts of the Jewish community, where "she was the most famous pretty girl since Queen Esther." Myerson made frequent television appearances during the 1950s and 1960s. She was a commissioner in the New York City government, served on presidential commissions from the 1960s through the 1980s, and ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. Senate. Her career in public service ended in the late 1980s when she was indicted on bribery and conspiracy charges. She was acquitted after a highly publicized trial. Biography Myerson was born in The Bronx, New York to Louis Myerson and Bella (née Podell), who were Jewish immigrants from Russia. Myerson's father worked as a housepainter, ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarge (TV Series)
''Sarge'' is an American crime drama television series starring George Kennedy. The series aired for one season on NBC from September 1971 to January 1972. Overview Kennedy stars as Samuel Patrick Cavanaugh, a San Diego police detective sergeant who decides to retire and enter the priesthood after his wife is murdered. Sarge had initially studied for the priesthood prior to his police career, but his seminary studies were interrupted by military service in the Marine Corps during World War II. The series, which ran in 1971-72, was preceded by a pilot titled ''Sarge: The Badge or the Cross'' (February 22, 1971 airdate), which set the premise for the subsequent series. One week before the show's fall premiere, on September 14, 1971, Cavanaugh traveled to San Francisco because of the death of a friend and fellow priest. His investigation caused him to cross paths with the characters from '' Ironside'' in a two-hour special that consolidated the two series' consecutive time slots. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freshman Dorm
''Freshman Dorm'' is an American drama television series which debuted in the summer of 1992 and aired 5 episodes on CBS. It is based on the young adult fiction series of the same name written by Linda Alper Cooney. Plot The series followed the lives of three dormmates, Molly, K.C. and Lulu, who live in a co-ed dormitory at the fictional Western Pacific University in southern California. Cast *Paige French as Louise "Lulu" Victoria Abercrombie: a pretty, spoiled rich girl from New York City who used anything to get what she wanted * Robyn Lively as Molly Flynn: a theater major from Milwaukee, who had aspirations of becoming an actress *Arlene Taylor as K.C. Richards ('' née'' Kamala Consuelo Ricardo): a lower-class Hispanic girl from Los Angeles on financial aid who is ashamed of her background *Matthew Fox as Danny Foley: Molly's boyfriend who is on athletic scholarship *Casper Van Dien as Zack Taylor: a free-spirited surfer with little interest in his studies *Kevin M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CBS Schoolbreak Special
''CBS Schoolbreak Special'' is an American anthology series for teenagers that aired on CBS from December 1978 to January 1996. The series began under the title ''CBS Afternoon Playhouse'', and was changed during the 1984–85 season. The concept was similar to ABC's '' Afterschool Special''. List of specials ''Afternoon Playhouse'' specials Under its original name, the ''Afternoon Playhouse'' aired a handful of made-for-TV films, the most notable of which was the 1983 release of ''Revenge of the Nerd''. The TV special was often mistaken for the film of a similar name which premiered one year later in 1984. Season 1 (1978) Season 2 (1979–80) Season 3 (1981) Season 4 (1981–82) Season 5 (1982–83) Schoolbreak Specials Season 1 (January 24 – June 12, 1984) Season 2 (October 16, 1984 – April 23, 1985) Season 3 (October 22, 1985 – April 1, 1986) Season 4 (September 10, 1986 – June 21, 1987) Season 5 (October 20, 1987 – April 19, 1988) Season 6 (Oct ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dirty Dancing (1988 TV Series)
''Dirty Dancing'' is an American comedy-drama television series that ran for 11 episodes on CBS from October 29, 1988, until January 14, 1989. It was based on the film '' Dirty Dancing'' but had none of the original cast or crew. It starred Patrick Cassidy as Johnny (Patrick Swayze's character in the film) and Melora Hardin as Baby (Jennifer Grey's character in the film). Plot The television series followed the same basic premise of the film, with a few variations. The series was still set at Kellerman's during the summer of 1963, but instead of being the daughter of a resort guest, Baby became the daughter of Max Kellerman (in the film, Baby's last name was Houseman), and was put in charge of Johnny as Kellerman's talent director. Much like the movie, Baby noted that she intended to attend Mount Holyoke in the fall, so it was not clear how the series would continue once the summer ended. As was the case in the film, Baby and Johnny had an adversarial relationship, but eventually c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CBS Summer Playhouse
''CBS Summer Playhouse'' is an American anthology series that ran from June 12, 1987 to August 22, 1989 on CBS. It aired unsold television pilots during the summer season. Overview Tim Reid and Daphne Maxwell Reid acted as hosts during the first season, introducing each pilot. Viewers were also encouraged to call a 1-800 number at the end of each episode, to voice their preference. However, the "winning" pilot chosen by the viewers was never picked up as a series. The series was revamped during the second and third seasons, and featured no hosts or viewer voting. Reception David Bianculli of ''The Philadelphia Inquirer'' criticized the anthology series, writing that it "may be the most inaccurate title ever given to a TV program". Bianculli cited two aspects, that the show premiered just before summer began in 1987 and that none of the episodes originated from theatrical playhouses. Episodes Season 1 (1987) Season 2 (1988) Season 3 (1989) References External links * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Misunderstood (1984 Film)
''Misunderstood'' is a 1984 American drama film directed by Jerry Schatzberg, based on the 1869 novel ''Misunderstood'' by Florence Montgomery. This film stars Henry Thomas as a young boy who struggles with family, friends, and relationships after his mother's death. The novel ''Misunderstood'' had previously been adapted as the 1966 Italian film '' Incompreso'', which starred Anthony Quayle. Plot Ned Rawley is an American shipowner established in Tunisia where his business thrives and monopolizes him. He lives in a beautiful villa with his two sons, Miles and Andrew, who are cared for by a newly arrived housekeeper because their mother has just died in a hospital abroad. The father decides to hide this tragedy from the youngest, inventing an extended trip for his mother. For the older one, he continues to treat him as a "man", revealing to him the disappearance of his mother but remaining cold with him, being afraid to express his feelings. He does not realize that his son lacks ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Special Treat
''Special Treat'' (also known as ''NBC Special Treat'') is an American anthology series of television specials on NBC that were geared toward teenagers, similar to ''ABC Afterschool Special''. It debuted in 1975 and ran through the 1985–86 Television season#Seasons/series, season. It was replaced in the fall of 1986 with ''Main Street'', a discussion program for teens hosted by Bryant Gumbel. Partial list of specials * ''Soul and Symphony'' (Oct 21, 1975) * ''Flight from Fuji'' (Nov 11, 1975) * ''The Day After Tomorrow (TV special), The Day After Tomorrow'' (Dec 09, 1975) * ''Just for Fun'' (Jan 13, 1976) * ''Papa and Me'' (Feb 10, 1976) * ''Figuring All the Angles'' (Mar 09, 1976) * ''The Phantom Rebel'' (Apr 13, 1976) * ''Luke Was There'' (Oct 05, 1976) * ''Big Henry and the Polka Dot Kid'' (Nov 09, 1976) * ''Little Women'' (Dec 14, 1976) * ''A Little Bit Different'' (Feb 08, 1977) * ''It's a Brand New World'' (Mar 08, 1977) * ''A Piece of Cake'' (Oct 11, 1977) * ''Five Finge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Good Heavens
''Good Heavens'' is an ABC comedy anthology series produced by Columbia Pictures Television that aired between February 29 and June 26, 1976. It ranked #17 in the Nielsen ratings during the 1975-76 television season. The main character was Mr. Angel (Carl Reiner), an emissary of heaven who came down to Earth to grant wishes to those who had performed a good deed. Episodes featured actors such as Don Ameche, Susan Dey, Sandy Duncan, Pat Harrington Jr., Florence Henderson, Alex Karras, Penny Marshall, Hugh O'Brian, Loretta Swit, Brenda Vaccaro, and Fred Willard Frederic Charles Willard (September 18, 1933 May 15, 2020) was an American actor, comedian, and writer. He was best known for his roles in the Rob Reiner mockumentary film '' This Is Spinal Tap'' (1984); the Christopher Guest mockumentaries '' W .... Episodes References External links''Good Heavens''at Archive of American Television * American Broadcasting Company original programming American fantasy televisio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Let's Switch!
''Let's Switch!'' is a 1975 American made-for-television comedy film starring Barbara Eden and Barbara Feldon written by Peter Lefcourt and directed by Alan Rafkin. It premiered as the ''ABC Movie of the Week'' on January 7, 1975. Plot Lacy Colbert, a housewife, and her best friend Kate Fleming, a glamorous magazine editor, decide to switch lifestyles which creates chaos. Cast *Barbara Eden as Lacy Colbert *Barbara Feldon as Kate Fleming *Richard Schaal as Ross Daniels *Pat Harrington Jr. as Randy Colbert *Penny Marshall as Alice Wright *Joyce Van Patten as Linette Robin *Ron Glass Ronald Earle Glass (July 10, 1945 – November 25, 2016) was an American actor. He was known for his roles as literary Det. Ron Harris in the television sitcom ''Barney Miller'' (1975–1982), and as the spiritual shepherd, Shepherd Book, in the ... as LaRue Williams External links * * * 1975 television films 1975 films 1975 comedy films American comedy television films ABC Movie of the We ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roll, Freddy, Roll!
''Roll, Freddy, Roll!'' is a 1974 American TV comedy film directed by Bill Persky. Synopsis Freddy is a computer engineer working at Menlo Computer Machine. His secretary notifies him that his ex-wife had a whirlwind romance with flamboyant, successful used car dealer Big Sid and is marrying him in days. Freddy agrees to take in Tommy, his eight-year-old son, while they're on their honeymoon. He meets them at Sid's opulent mansion, where he also meets Sid's attractive daughter, Sidni. Tommy comes to idolize Big Sid for his wealth, while the low-key Freddie feels inadequate and fumes. Mr. Menlo is depending on Freddy to convince Admiral Norton to buy a $10 million mainframe computer, but the gung-ho officer is unimpressed by computers. Freddy's co-worker Don hatches a plan to use the computer to predict football game results that will allow Norton to win his betting pool. It succeeds, and Freddy uses his newfound connection with the admiral to request a visit to a navy ship fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trapped Beneath The Sea
''Trapped Beneath the Sea'' is a 1974 American made-for-television action drama film directed by William A. Graham. The screenplay concerns four men trapped in a mini-submarine in waters off the coast of Florida. Paul Michael Glaser, Joshua Bryant, Cliff Potts and Roger Kern play the victims. Lee J. Cobb and Martin Balsam are among those trying to rescue them. AMCtv.com Retrieved 2010-12-13 The film premiered as the '''' on October 22, 1974. Cast * |
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