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Brendon Boone
Norman Brendon Boone Jr. is an American actor and writer. Early life and education Born in Meridian, Mississippi, Boone is the son of Rev. Norman Boone and Leola Speed Boone. His father was a pastor in the United Methodist Church. Boone was a student at Columbia High School before he graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi. He also had dramatic training at Rollins College for a year. Career On television, Boone portrayed Chief on ''Garrison's Gorillas'' and Roman Bedford on '' Rawhide''. He also appeared on other programs, including ''Gunsmoke''; ''The Red Skelton Show''; ''Bonanza''; ''Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.''; '' The Virginian'', and other series. He also won a four-day trip to Italy on an episode of ''The Dating Game''. Films in which he appeared include '' The Big Game'' (1972), ''Death Race'' (1973), and '' The Hanged Man'' (1974). On stage, he portrayed Tommy in ''Tenderloin'' in Oceanside, California. Boone wrote a novel, ''Preacher and Co,'' and its accompan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meridian, Mississippi
Meridian is the List of municipalities in Mississippi, seventh largest city in the U.S. state of Mississippi, with a population of 41,148 at the 2010 United States Census, 2010 census and an estimated population in 2018 of 36,347. It is the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, Lauderdale County and the principal city of the Meridian, Mississippi Micropolitan Statistical Area. Along major highways, the city is east of Jackson, Mississippi; southwest of Birmingham, Alabama; northeast of New Orleans, Louisiana; and southeast of Memphis, Tennessee. Established in 1860, at the junction of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad and Southern Railway (U.S.), Southern Railway of Mississippi, Meridian built an economy based on the railways and goods transported on them, and it became a strategic trading center. During the American Civil War, General William Tecumseh Sherman burned much of the city to the ground in the Battle of Meridian (February 1864). Rebuilt after the war, the city e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson, officially the City of Jackson, is the Capital city, capital of and the List of municipalities in Mississippi, most populous city in the U.S. state of Mississippi. The city is also one of two county seats of Hinds County, Mississippi, Hinds County, along with Raymond, Mississippi, Raymond. The city had a population of 153,701 at the 2020 census, down from 173,514 at the 2010 census. Jackson's population declined more between 2010 and 2020 (11.42%) than any Major cities in the U.S., major city in the United States. Jackson is the anchor for the Jackson metropolitan area, Mississippi, Jackson metropolitan statistical area, the largest metropolitan area completely within the state. With a 2020 population estimated around 600,000, metropolitan Jackson is home to over one-fifth of Mississippi's population. The city sits on the Pearl River (Mississippi–Louisiana), Pearl River and is located in the greater Jackson Prairie region of Mississippi. Founded in 1821 as the site f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lottery!
''Lottery!'' is an American anthologic drama that premiered on ABC on September 9, 1983. The series aired for one season of 17 episodes and starred Ben Murphy as Patrick Sean Flaherty, and Marshall Colt as Eric Rush. ''Lottery!'' centered on ordinary people who have won the lottery—all of a sudden becoming millionaires—and how it changes their lives. Synopsis Each week, several guest stars become instant millionaires (in two or three different stories) when their lottery tickets bring them fame, fortune, and usually trouble. Flaherty worked for the "Intersweep Lottery." His job was to find the winner(s), inform them of their winnings, and give him or her an envelope containing $5,000 in cash, and a check worth millions. In the event of ownership disputes with the winning ticket, Flaherty would also act as an arbitrator responsible for determining the true recipient in what method used to settle the matter. Rush was Flaherty's partner, an IRS agent who oversaw the accountin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Code Red (American TV Series)
''Code Red'' is an American action drama television series that ran on ABC from November 1, 1981, to September 12, 1982 and was produced by Irwin Allen. This was Allen's sixth and final television series, and his only series not produced for 20th Century Fox Television. Overview The series stars Lorne Greene as Battalion Fire Chief Joe Rorchek and his family, some of whom, his elder sons Ted (Andrew Stevens) and Chris (Sam J. Jones), serve as firemen under his direct command as part of the Los Angeles Fire Department. In addition, Haley Green (Martina Deignan), the first female firefighter in the LAFD, is under Rorchek's command and serves with distinction both professionally and as a friend of the Rorcheks. In addition, Joe Rorchek's preteen adopted son, Danny Blake (Adam Rich) serves as a member of the Firefighter Explorers organization, complete with his own uniform and turnout gear. Although still a child, Danny dreams of joining the family profession and enjoys privileg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Night The Bridge Fell Down
''The Night the Bridge Fell Down'' is an American disaster film starring James MacArthur, Desi Arnaz Jr., and Leslie Nielsen. The movie was produced by Irwin Allen in 1979 in association with Warner Bros. Television for NBC but was not aired in the United States until February 28, 1983 – the same night the final original episode of ''M*A*S*H'' ("Goodbye, Farewell and Amen") aired on rival network CBS. (ABC showed ''American Gigolo''). The fictional Madison Bridge is represented by the Astoria-Megler Bridge on the Columbia River, the longest continuous truss bridge in North America. Plot Engineer Cal Miller's unauthorized attempt to close off the dangerously unstable Madison Bridge is foiled by the police pursuit of a robbery suspect. The chase ends in a multi-car accident in the middle of the bridge, which begins falling apart during the confusion. Miller organizes a rescue operation for the handful of bystanders who find themselves stranded with the armed suspect and a wound ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hanging By A Thread (1979 Film)
''Hanging by a Thread'' is a 1979 television disaster movie starring Sam Groom about friends stranded in a disabled cable-car above a ravine. The occupants of the cable car reflect on the past as the film flashes back and forth to show each of the character's lives. It was written by Adrian Spies, directed by Georg Fenady and produced by Irwin Allen. The film co-starred Patty Duke, Donna Mills, Oliver Clark and Cameron Mitchell. Cast * Sam Groom as Paul Craig * Patty Duke as Sue Grainger * Joyce Bulifant as Anita Minton * Oliver Clark as Eddie Minton * Bert Convy as Alan Durant * Burr DeBenning as Jim Grainger * Peter Donat as Mr. Durant * Donna Mills as Ellen Craig * Cameron Mitchell as Lawton * Roger Perry Roger Perry (May 7, 1933 – July 12, 2018) was an American film and television actor whose career began in the late 1950s. He served as an intelligence officer in the United States Air Force during the early 1950s. Career Television In th ... as Mitchell * Lonny ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fantasy Island
''Fantasy Island'' is an American fantasy drama television series created by Gene Levitt. It aired on ABC from 1977 to 1984. The series starred Ricardo Montalbán as the mysterious Mr. Roarke and Hervé Villechaize as his assistant, Tattoo. Guests were granted so-called "fantasies" on the island for a price. A one-season revival of the series aired 14 years later in 1998 while a horror-themed prequel film was released on February 14, 2020. That same year, it was announced that a reboot of the series was being produced at Fox; it premiered on August 10, 2021. Background Before it became a television series, ''Fantasy Island'' was introduced to viewers in 1977 and 1978 through two made-for-television films. Airing from 1978 to 1984, the original series starred Ricardo Montalbán as Mr. Roarke, the enigmatic overseer of a mysterious island somewhere near Devil's Island, French Guiana in the Atlantic Ocean, where people from all walks of life could come and live out their fant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hostage Heart
''The Hostage Heart'' is a 1977 American made-for-television drama film directed by Bernard McEveety, written by Andrew J. Fenady, and based on Gerald Green's novel. It premiered on Friday, September 9, 1977, on CBS. Plot Terrorists take over the operating room where a billionaire is having coronary bypass surgery and demand a $10 million ransom. Cast * Sharon Acker as Martha Lake * Stephen Davies as John Trask * George DiCenzo as Chief George Reinhold * Cameron Mitchell as Arnold Stade * Peter Palmer as Dr. Licata * Belinda Montgomery as Fiona * Allan Rich as Dr. Motzkin * Paul Shenar as James Cardone * Robert Walden as Brian O'Donnell * Carl Weathers as Bateman Hooks * Bradford Dillman as Dr. Eric Lake * Loretta Swit as Chris LeBlanc * Vic Morrow as Steve Rockewicz * Hari Rhodes as Don Harris * Ralph Taeger as Lt. Dawson Production Sharon Acker and Bradford Dillman were cast in June 1977. A registered nurse A registered nurse (RN) is a nurse who has graduated or suc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Switch (American TV Series)
''Switch'' is an American action-adventure detective series starring Robert Wagner and Eddie Albert. It was broadcast on the CBS network for three seasons between September 9, 1975, and August 27, 1978, bumping the ''Hawaii Five-O'' detective series to Friday nights. Background ''Switch'' was inspired by the 1973 movie ''The Sting'' and was similar to ''The Rockford Files'', which had debuted a year earlier. It was created by Glen A. Larson; in his memoir, ''The Garner Files'', ''Rockford Files'' star James Garner accuses Larson of essentially rewriting ''Rockford'' scripts without authorization for use on this show. Donald P. Bellisario was also one of the writers. The series focused on two main characters, Frank MacBride (Eddie Albert) and Pete Ryan (Robert Wagner). MacBride was a retired bunco cop who once arrested Ryan, a con man. After Ryan's release from prison, the two men opened a detective agency in Los Angeles. Their speciality involves the use of confidence trick ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emergency!
''Emergency!'' is an American action-adventure medical drama television series jointly produced by Mark VII Limited and Universal Television. Debuting on NBC as a midseason replacement on January 15, 1972, replacing the two short-lived situation comedy series ''The Partners'' and '' The Good Life'', it ran for a total of 122 episodes until May 28, 1977, with six additional two-hour television films during the next two years, 1978 and 1979. The series stars Randolph Mantooth and Kevin Tighe as two rescuers, who work as paramedics and firefighters in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. The duo formed Squad 51, a medical and rescue unit of the Los Angeles County Fire Department, working together with the fictional Rampart General Hospital medical staff (portrayed by Robert Fuller, Julie London and Bobby Troup), and with the firefighter engine company at Station 51. ''Emergency!'' was created and produced by Jack Webb and Robert A. Cinader, who had also created the police dramas ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Death Race (1973 Film)
''Death Race'' is a 1973 American TV movie. Plot In November 1942 in the Africa desert two Allied pilots in separate planes are sent to blow up a minefield. They come across a German tank captained by an officer. The tank shoots down one of the Allied planes forcing the pilot, McMillan, to bail out. The other pilot, Culpepper, lands to rescue him just in time. Culpepper's plane is damaged. The tank continues in pursuit. Cast * Lloyd Bridges as General Ernst Beimler * Roy Thinnes as Arnold McMillan * Eric Braeden as Stoeffer * Doug McClure as Lieutenant Del Culpepper * Brendon Boone as Private Huffman * Christopher Cary as British Radioman * Dennis Rucker as Lieutenant Voelke * Dennis Dugan as Private Becker * Ivor Barry Ivor Barry (12 April 1919 – 12 December 2006) was a Welsh film and television actor. Born in South Wales, Barry served with the British Royal Artillery during World War II and completed his university studies prior to beginning his act ... as Major Wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
