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Big John, Little John
''Big John, Little John'' is an American Saturday-morning situation comedy, produced by Sherwood Schwartz, which starred Herbert Edelman as "Big John" and Robert "Robbie" Rist as "Little John." The show first aired on September 11, 1976, on NBC, and ran for one season of 13 episodes. The series was produced by Redwood Productions in association with D'Angelo-Bullock-Allen Productions. In the United Kingdom, it was shown on BBC1. Plot summary The show's main character was a forty-year-old middle school science teacher named John Martin (played by Edelman). While vacationing in Florida, he drinks from a spring which turns out to be the legendary Fountain of Youth sought by Juan Ponce de León. The water changes him into a twelve-year-old boy (played by Rist), and back again. The changes occur spontaneously and without warning. Because Martin only sipped the water, the changes are recurring and not permanent; according to legend, had he taken a full drink, he would be age twel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Herb Edelman
Herbert Edelman (November 5, 1933 – July 21, 1996) was an American actor of stage, film and television. He was twice nominated for an Emmy Award for his television work. One of his best-known roles was as Stanley Zbornak, the ex-husband of Dorothy Zbornak (played by Beatrice Arthur) on ''The Golden Girls''. He also had a recurring role on the 1980s medical drama '' St. Elsewhere''. Early life and career Edelman was born in New York City in the borough of Brooklyn. Before becoming an actor, Edelman studied to become a veterinarian at Cornell University, but left during his first year. After serving in the United States Army as an announcer for Armed Forces Radio, he enrolled in Brooklyn College as a theater student, but eventually dropped out. He later worked as a hotel manager and as a taxicab driver. One of his fares was director Mike Nichols, who in 1963 cast Edelman in his breakthrough Broadway role, as the bewildered telephone repairman in Neil Simon's ''Barefoot in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olive Dunbar
The olive, botanical name ''Olea europaea'', meaning 'European olive' in Latin, is a species of small tree or shrub in the family Oleaceae, found traditionally in the Mediterranean Basin. When in shrub form, it is known as ''Olea europaea'' 'Montra', dwarf olive, or little olive. The species is cultivated in all the countries of the Mediterranean, as well as in Australia, New Zealand, North and South America and South Africa. ''Olea europaea'' is the type species for the genus ''Olea''. The olive's fruit, also called an "olive", is of major agricultural importance in the Mediterranean region as the source of olive oil; it is one of the core ingredients in Mediterranean cuisine. The tree and its fruit give their name to the plant family, which also includes species such as lilac, jasmine, forsythia, and the true ash tree. Thousands of cultivars of the olive tree are known. Olive cultivars may be used primarily for oil, eating, or both. Olives cultivated for consumption ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1976 American Television Series Debuts
Events January * January 3 – The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights enters into force. * January 5 – The Pol Pot regime proclaims a new constitution for Democratic Kampuchea. * January 11 – The 1976 Philadelphia Flyers–Red Army game results in a 4–1 victory for the National Hockey League's Philadelphia Flyers over HC CSKA Moscow of the Soviet Union. * January 16 – The trial against jailed members of the Red Army Faction (the West German extreme-left militant Baader–Meinhof Group) begins in Stuttgart. * January 18 ** Full diplomatic relations are established between Bangladesh and Pakistan 5 years after the Bangladesh Liberation War. ** The Scottish Labour Party is formed as a breakaway from the UK-wide party. ** Super Bowl X in American football: The Pittsburgh Steelers defeat the Dallas Cowboys, 21–17, in Miami. * January 21 – First commercial Concorde flight, from London to Bahrain. * January 27 ** The United States ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Abrahams
James S. Abrahams (born May 10, 1944) is an American movie director and writer, best known as a member of Zucker, Abrahams and Zucker. Life and career Abrahams was born to a Jewish family in Shorewood, Wisconsin, the son of Louise M. (née Ogens), an educational researcher, and Norman S. Abrahams, a lawyer. He attended Shorewood High School. He has a home in Eagle River, Wisconsin where he has spent summers since he was a child. Retrieved 2018-11-01. He may be best known for the movies that he co-wrote and produced with brothers |
David Zucker
David Samuel Zucker (born October 16, 1947) is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. Associated mostly with parody comedies, Zucker is recognized as the director and writer of the critically successful 1980 film ''Airplane!'' as well as being the creator of ''The Naked Gun'' franchise and for directing '' Scary Movie 3'' and ''Scary Movie 4''. Career Zucker's movies include ''The Kentucky Fried Movie'' in 1977, '' Ruthless People'' in 1986, ''The Naked Gun'' in 1988, '' The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear'' in 1991, ''BASEketball'' in 1998, '' Scary Movie 3'' in 2003, and its sequel ''Scary Movie 4'' in 2006. Out of 18 works he is associated with,'' Phone Booth'', which he produced in 2002, is the only non-comedic film. He co-directed several films including ''Airplane!'' in 1980 and '' Top Secret!'' in 1984; along with his brother, Jerry, and Jim Abrahams, the trio make up the ''ZAZ'' team of directors. He has also worked with Pat Proft (with whom he first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jerry Zucker
Jerry Gordon Zucker (born March 11, 1950) is an American film producer, director, and writer known for his role in directing comedy spoof films such as ''Airplane!'' and ''Top Secret!'', and the Best Picture-nominated supernatural drama film ''Ghost''. He and his older brother, David Zucker, collaborated on several films. Life and career Zucker was born to a Jewish family in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Charlotte A. (Lefstein) (d. 2007) and Burton C. Zucker, who was a real estate developer. He graduated from Shorewood High School. His paternal grandfather was Leonard Zucker who emigrated from Russia to the United States and became a naturalized citizen. Zucker's early career work started with Jim Abrahams and brother David Zucker. The trio performed in Madison, Wisconsin as a sketch and comedy troupe called "Kentucky Fried Theater". From there the three went on and together co-directed ''Airplane!'' in 1980 and then went on to do ''Top Secret!'' in 1984, and ''Ruthless Peop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Deuter
James Deuter (March 19, 1939 – August 29, 2010) was an American actor who appeared on film and television. He is most known for playing Boswell on ''Early Edition ''Early Edition'' is an American fantasy comedy-drama television series that aired on CBS from September 28, 1996, to May 27, 2000. Set in Chicago, Illinois, it follows the adventures of a man who mysteriously receives each ''Chicago Sun-Times' ...''. Filmography References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Deuter, James 2010 deaths 1939 births Male actors from Chicago American male film actors American male television actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don "Red" Barry
Donald Barry de Acosta (January 11, 1912 – July 17, 1980), also known as Red Barry and Milton Poimboeuf, was an American film and television actor. He was nicknamed "Red" after appearing as the first Red Ryder in the highly successful 1940 film ''Adventures of Red Ryder'' with Noah Beery Sr.; the character was played in later films by "Wild Bill" Elliott and Allan Lane. Barry went on to bigger budget films following ''Red Ryder'', but none reached his previous level of success. He played Red Doyle in the 1964 ''Perry Mason'' episode 'The Case of the Simple Simon'. Early years Barry was born in Houston, Texas, to parents Louis Leonce Poimboeuf and Emma Murray Poimboeuf. He attended Allen Academy and the Texas School of Mines. Prior to acting, Barry had been a high school and college football player. He went to Los Angeles, California, to work in advertising. Career Stage Barry's initial venture into acting was in a production of '' Tobacco Road'' on stage in New ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ron Friedman (producer)
Ronald I. Friedman (born August 1, 1932) is an American television and film producer and writer most known for his work on such animated television shows as ''G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (1985 TV series), G.I. Joe'', ''The Transformers (TV series), The Transformers'' and the ''The Marvel Action Hour, Marvel Action Hour''. He has also written for shows including ''Iron Man (TV series), Iron Man'' and ''Fantastic Four (1994 TV series), Fantastic Four'' as well as the animated film ''The Transformers: The Movie''. Early life and education Friedman attended Carnegie Mellon University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Architecture. Career Friedman has written over 700 hours of episodes for many TV series, such as ''The Andy Griffith Show'', ''The Good Guys (1968 TV series), The Good Guys'', ''Bewitched'', ''Gilligan's Island'', ''All in the Family'', ''The Odd Couple (1970 TV series), The Odd Couple'', ''Happy Days'' and ''That's My Mama''. In animation, Friedman create ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bruce Kalish
Bruce Elliot Kalish (born May 22, 1952) is a television writer and producer. He is the son of veteran TV producers Austin Kalish and Irma Kalish. Career biography He began his career working on shows such as ''The Incredible Hulk'', ''Mork & Mindy'', and served as executive producer on ''The Fall Guy''. His more recent work on ''The Famous Jett Jackson'' won numerous awards, including the Gemini award for best show in 2002 and led him to be tapped by Disney as Executive Producer and writer for ''Power Rangers'', starting with 2005's '' Power Rangers: S.P.D.'' and ending with 2008's '' Power Rangers: Jungle Fury''. Several of Kalish's former writing partners, such as David Garber joined him when he took the position. Prior to taking over as executive producer, he had previously written an episode of '' Power Rangers: Dino Thunder'' titled "Isn't It Lava-ly". Kalish's other television credits include ''Good Times'', ''Eight Is Enough'', '' 227'', ''What's Happening!!'', ''Too Clo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Pan
Peter Pan is a fictional character created by List of Scottish novelists, Scottish novelist and playwright J. M. Barrie. A free-spirited and mischievous young boy who can fly and Puer aeternus, never grows up, Peter Pan spends his never-ending childhood having adventures on the mythical island of Neverland as the leader of the Lost Boys (Peter Pan), Lost Boys, interacting with Fairy, fairies, Piracy, pirates, mermaids, Native Americans in the United States, Native Americans, and occasionally ordinary children from the world outside Neverland. Peter Pan has become a cultural icon symbolizing youthful innocence and escapism. In addition to two distinct works by Barrie, ''The Little White Bird'' (1902, with chapters 13–18 published in ''Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens'' in 1906), and the West End theatre, West End stage play ''Peter and Wendy, Peter Pan; or, the Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up'' (1904, which expanded into the 1911 novel ''Peter and Wendy''), the character has been featu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Brady Bunch
''The Brady Bunch'' is an American sitcom created by Sherwood Schwartz that aired from September 26, 1969, to March 8, 1974, on ABC. The series revolves around a large blended family with six children. The show aired for five seasons and, after its cancellation in 1974, went into syndication in September 1975. Though it was never a ratings hit or a critical success during its original run, the program has since become a popular syndicated staple, especially among children and teenage viewers. ''The Brady Bunch''s success in syndication led to several television reunion films and spin-off series: ''The Brady Bunch Hour'' (1976–77), ''The Brady Girls Get Married'' (1981), ''The Brady Brides'' (1981), '' A Very Brady Christmas'' (1988), and ''The Bradys'' (1990). In 1995, the series was adapted into a satirical comedy theatrical film titled ''The Brady Bunch Movie'', followed by ''A Very Brady Sequel'' in 1996. A second sequel, ''The Brady Bunch in the White House'', aired on Fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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