Douglas Schwartz
Douglas Schwartz is an American television screenwriter and series creator who, along with Michael Berk, worked as a writer on the television series ''Manimal'', and multiple made for television movies. He is most famous for creating co-producing, and writing ''The Wizard'', as well as creating and writing the earlier scripts of ''Baywatch'', a series which exceeded a global audience of 1 billion people. He also developed '' Sheena'', based on the comic book of the same name. Douglas Schwartz is a nephew of Sherwood Schwartz, who created the TV show ''Gilligan's Island''. Screenwriting credits Television *''Manimal'' (1983) *''The Wizard'' (1986-1987) *''Baywatch'' (1989-1992) *''Thunder in Paradise'' (1994) *'' Sheena'' (2000) Film *''Goldie and the Boxer'' (1979) *''The Incredible Journey of Doctor Meg Laurel'' (1979) *'' The Last Song'' (1980) *''The Wild and the Free'' (1980) *''The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd'' (1980) *''The Haunting Passion'' (1983) *''Crime of Innocence'' (1985) * ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Michael Berk
Michael Berk is an American television screenwriter. He worked with Douglas Schwartz as a writer on the television series ''Manimal'', and many made-for-television movies. He wrote the earlier scripts of the series ''Baywatch'', and is also known as the creator, co-producer, and writer of the television series ''The Wizard''. Screenwriting credits Television *''Manimal'' (1983) *''The Wizard'' (1986-1987) *''Baywatch'' (1989-1998) *''Thunder in Paradise'' (1994) *''Baywatch Nights'' (1995) Film *''The Peace Killers'' (1971) *''The Incredible Journey of Doctor Meg Laurel'' (1979) *'' The Last Song'' (1980) *''The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd'' (1980) *''The Wild and the Free'' (1980) *''The Haunting Passion'' (1983) *''Crime of Innocence'' (1985) *'' Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier'' (1989) *''Assault on Devil’s Island'' (1997) *''Steel Chariots'' (1997) *''Shadow Warriors II: Hunt for the Death Merchant'' (1999) *'' Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding'' (2003) *''Soul Surfer'' (2011) *'' SPF-18'' ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Panic At Malibu Pier
Panic is a sudden sensation of fear, which is so strong as to dominate or prevent reason and logical thinking, replacing it with overwhelming feelings of anxiety and frantic agitation consistent with an animalistic fight-or-flight reaction. Panic may occur singularly in individuals or manifest suddenly in large groups as mass panic (closely related to herd behavior). Etymology The word "panic" derives from antiquity and is a tribute to the ancient god Pan. One of the many gods in the mythology of ancient Greece, Pan was the god of shepherds and of woods and pastures. The Greeks believed that he often wandered peacefully through the woods, playing a pipe, but when accidentally awakened from his noontime nap he could give a great shout that would cause flocks to stampede. From this aspect of Pan's nature Greek authors derived the word ''panikos'', “sudden fear,” the ultimate source of the English word: "panic". The Greek term indicates the feeling of total fear that i ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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American Male Television Writers
American(s) may refer to: * American, something of, from, or related to the United States of America, commonly known as the "United States" or "America" ** Americans, citizens and nationals of the United States of America ** American ancestry, people who self-identify their ancestry as "American" ** American English, the set of varieties of the English language native to the United States ** Native Americans in the United States, indigenous peoples of the United States * American, something of, from, or related to the Americas, also known as "America" ** Indigenous peoples of the Americas * American (word), for analysis and history of the meanings in various contexts Organizations * American Airlines, U.S.-based airline headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas * American Athletic Conference, an American college athletic conference * American Recordings (record label), a record label previously known as Def American * American University, in Washington, D.C. Sports teams Soccer * B ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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American Television Writers
American(s) may refer to: * American, something of, from, or related to the United States of America, commonly known as the "United States" or "America" ** Americans, citizens and nationals of the United States of America ** American ancestry, people who self-identify their ancestry as "American" ** American English, the set of varieties of the English language native to the United States ** Native Americans in the United States, indigenous peoples of the United States * American, something of, from, or related to the Americas, also known as "America" ** Indigenous peoples of the Americas * American (word), for analysis and history of the meanings in various contexts Organizations * American Airlines, U.S.-based airline headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas * American Athletic Conference, an American college athletic conference * American Recordings (record label), a record label previously known as Def American * American University, in Washington, D.C. Sports teams Soccer * ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Baywatch (film)
''Baywatch'' is a 2017 American action comedy film directed by Seth Gordon, with a screenplay by Mark Swift and Damian Shannon, from a story by Jay Scherick, David Ronn, Thomas Lennon, and Robert Ben Garant. It is based on the television series created by Michael Berk, Douglas Schwartz, and Gregory J. Bonann. The film stars Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron. The story follows lifeguard Mitch Buchannon and his team who must take down a drug lord in an effort to save their beach. Principal photography began on February 22, 2016, in Florida and Savannah, Georgia. The film was released in the United States on May 25, 2017, by Paramount Pictures, grossed $177 million worldwide and received negative reviews. ''Baywatch'' received five nominations at the 38th Golden Raspberry Awards, including Worst Picture and Worst Actor for Efron. Plot In Emerald Bay, Florida, Lt. Mitch Buchannon and his team of lifeguards, including second-in-command Stephanie Holden and veteran C.J. Parker, protect ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Higher Ground (TV Series)
''Higher Ground'' is a drama television series created by Michael Braverman and Matthew Hastings. The series follows a group of troubled and abused high school students at a therapeutic boarding school in the Pacific Northwest as they navigate adolescence in the aftermath of their home troubles. ''Higher Ground'' first premiered in the U.S on the Fox Family network on January 14, 2000. Although praised and well-rated, the series was cancelled after its first season due to the sale of its broadcast network the following year. The show was part of a production company that did not make it to the new network. Synopsis Located high in the mountains of the Northwestern United States and 25 miles from the nearest town, Mount Horizon High School is a harbor for at-risk teenagers from their troubled pasts. The series focuses on one group of teens, the "Cliffhangers," who, with the aid of school counselors and each other, navigate adolescence as they learn to overcome their fears and f ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Baywatch Nights
''Baywatch Nights'' is an American police and science-fiction drama series that aired in syndication from 1995 to 1997. Created by Douglas Schwartz, David Hasselhoff, and Gregory J. Bonann, the series is a spin-off from the television series, ''Baywatch''. Synopsis The original premise of the series was that during a midlife crisis, Sgt. Garner Ellerbee (Gregory Alan Williams), who was the resident police officer of ''Baywatch'' since the beginning of the series, decides to quit his job as a police officer and form a detective agency. Mitch Buchannon (David Hasselhoff), his friend from ''Baywatch'', joins to support him and they are, in turn, joined by a detective named Ryan McBride (Angie Harmon). Singer Lou Rawls, who starred in the first season, performed the series theme song, "After the Sun Goes Down", alongside David Hasselhoff. Rawls played the role of Lou Raymond, owner of the nightclub where the detective agency rented its office. Midway into the first season, the series ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Soul Surfer (film)
''Soul Surfer'' is a 2011 American biographical drama film directed by Sean McNamara, based on the 2004 autobiography ''Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board'' by Bethany Hamilton about her life as a surfer after losing her left arm in a horrific shark attack and her recovery. The film stars AnnaSophia Robb, Helen Hunt, Dennis Quaid, and Lorraine Nicholson with Carrie Underwood, Kevin Sorbo, Sonya Balmores, Branscombe Richmond, and Craig T. Nelson. Filming took place in Hawaii in early 2010, with additional filming taking place in Tahiti in August 2010. ''Soul Surfer'' was released in theaters on , 2011 in the United States and Canada by a partnership between FilmDistrict and TriStar Pictures, and was a commercial success, earning $47.1 million on a $18 million budget, but received mixed reviews from critics. Plot In 2003, 13-year-old Bethany Hamilton lives in Kauai, Hawaii with her parents Tom and Cheri, and two older brothers, Noah a ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Hawaiian Wedding
Hawaiian may refer to: * Native Hawaiians, the current term for the indigenous people of the Hawaiian Islands or their descendants * Hawaii state residents, regardless of ancestry (only used outside of Hawaii) * Hawaiian language Historic uses * things and people of the Kingdom of Hawaii, during the period from 1795 to 1893 * things and people of the Republic of Hawaii, the short period between the overthrow of the monarchy and U.S. annexation * things and people of the Territory of Hawaii, during the period the area was a U.S. territory from 1898 to 1959 * things and people of the Sandwich Islands, the name used for the Hawaiian Islands around the end of the 18th century Other uses * Hawaiian Airlines, a commercial airline based in Hawaii * Hawaiian pizza, a style of pizza topped with pineapple See also * Hawaiians (other) * Hawaiian cuisine (other) * Hawaiian Islands * Hawaiian kinship Hawaiian kinship, also referred to as the generational system, is a ki ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Cabin Pressure (film)
''Cabin Pressure'' (also known as ''Hijack'd'' and ''Autopilot'') is a 2002 Canadian action film. The television film was broadcast in 2003 and released to home media shortly after. ''Cabin Pressure'' reunited Craig Sheffer and John Pyper-Ferguson (who appeared together in the 1994 movie ''Roadflower''). The film also featured Canadian voice actor Michael Kopsa. Plot Touted to be the world's safest and fastest state-of-the-art commercial airliner, Genesys 1, a fully automated Corbett Aviation test aircraft is prepared to make its maiden voyage. Nominally, Captain Reece Robbins (Rachel Hayward) sits in the cockpit but the aircraft relies on satellite linking for its course. Six months earlier, a similar test flight had turned into tragedy when the aircraft controls became locked. Corbett Airline engineer Gabriel Wingfield (John Pyper-Ferguson) is blamed for the disaster and company president Ty Corbett (Winston Rekert) fires him. Wingfield vows revenge. When he finds that besides ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Steel Chariots
''Steel Chariots'' is a 1997 American made-for-television sports film about NASCAR that was produced for Touchstone Television. It first aired on the Fox Network on September 23, 1997. Cast * John Beck as Dale Tucker * Kathleen Nolan as Ethyl Tucker * Ben Browder as D.J. Tucker * Heidi Mark as Amber * Randy Travis as Rev. Wally Jones * Scott Gurney as Brett Tucker * Madison Michele as Melissa Bogart * Brian Van Holt as Franklin Jones * Heather Stephens as Josie * Robby Pretty as Charlotte Tucker * Jordan Williams as Glenn Walton * Dan Albright as Rory Bass * Craig Hauer as Trey Tucker * Chuck Kinlaw as Willard * Darryl Van Leer as Nate * Andy Stahl as Crew Chiel * R. Keith Harris as Jerry * Cress Horne as Helicopter Pilot Production Filming took place in Birmingham, Alabama, Charlotte, North Carolina, Concord, North Carolina, and Dallas, Texas. Filming was also done at Talladega Superspeedway Talladega Superspeedway, nicknamed “'Dega”, and formerly named Alaba ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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The Wild And The Free
''The Wild and the Free'' is a 1980 American family adventure comedy television film directed by James Hill and starring Granville Van Dusen, Linda Gray, Frank Logan, Raymond Forchion, Sharon Anderson, and Bill Gribble. It was broadcast on CBS as ''The CBS Wednesday Night Movie'' on November 26, 1980. Plot Cast *Granville Van Dusen as Raif *Linda Gray as Linda *Frank Logan as Serre *Raymond Forchion Raymond Forchion is an American actor, writer, producer, and director who has appeared in film, television and stage. Aside from several pilots and TV movies, he has co-starred on such series as ''Burn Notice'', ''Numb3rs'', '' Star Trek: The Ne ... as Habibu *Sharon Anderson as Lakelea *Bill Gribble as Peter *Joan Murphy as Rose Bower *Bruce McLaughlin as Dean Anderson *Fred Buch as Palmer *Walter Zukovski as Walter O'Neill *Jack McDermott as Barton *Shelley Spurlock as Secretary *Kevan North as Kevin Bower *Sean Cunningham as 1st Boy *Teddy Milford as 2nd Boy *Bernard Ivey as 1 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |