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Hawaii Five-O (1968 TV Series, Season 10)
This is a list of episodes from the tenth season of ''Hawaii Five-O''. This season marks the final series appearance of Kam Fong Chun Kam Fong Chun (born Kam Tong Chun; May 27, 1918 – October 18, 2002) was an American police officer and actor, best known for his role as Chin Ho Kelly, a police detective on the CBS television network series ''Hawaii Five-O''. Life Kam F .... Broadcast history The season originally aired Thursdays at 9:00-10:00 pm (EST). DVD release The season was released on DVD by Paramount Home Video. Episodes References {{Hawaii Five-O 10 1977 American television seasons 1978 American television seasons ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hawaii Five-O (1968 TV Series)
''Hawaii Five-O'' is an American police procedural drama series produced by CBS Productions and created by Leonard Freeman. Set in Hawaii, the show originally aired for 12 seasons on CBS from September 20, 1968, to April 8, 1980, and continues in reruns. At the airing of its last episode, it was the longest-running police drama in American television history and the last scripted primetime show that debuted in the 1960s to leave the air. The show starred Jack Lord as Detective Captain Stephen "Steve" McGarrett, the head of a fictional state police task force in Hawaii. The theme music composed by Morton Stevens became especially popular. Many episodes in the series would end with McGarrett's catchphrase, "Book 'em, Danno!" Overview The CBS television network produced ''Hawaii Five-O'', which aired from September 20, 1968, to April 5, 1980. The program continues to be broadcast in syndication worldwide. Created by Leonard Freeman, ''Hawaii Five-O'' was shot on location in Hono ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tim Matheson
Tim Matheson (born Timothy Lewis Matthieson; December 31, 1947) is an American actor and director. Some of his best-known acting roles include the title character of the 1960s animated ''Jonny Quest'' TV series, Eric "Otter" Stratton in the 1978 comedy film ''National Lampoon's Animal House'', and the recurring role of Vice President John Hoynes in the 2000s NBC drama ''The West Wing'', which earned him two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series. Early life Matheson was born in Glendale, California, a suburb of Los Angeles, Matheson was the son of Sally and Clifford Matthieson, a training pilot. He served a tour of duty in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. Career At age 13, Matheson appeared as Roddy Miller in Robert Young's CBS nostalgia comedy series ''Window on Main Street'' during the 1961–1962 television season. In the 1962–1963 season he appeared in two episodes of '' Leave It to Beaver'', cast as Mike Harmon, a friend o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Grizzard
George Cooper Grizzard Jr. (April 1, 1928 – October 2, 2007) was an American stage, television, and film actor. He was the recipient of a Grammy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award and a Tony Award, among other accolades. Life and career Grizzard was born in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, the son of Mary Winifred (née Albritton) and George Cooper Grizzard, an accountant. Grizzard was raised in Washington, DC, and attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, returning to Washington after graduation to work in advertising. He began his acting career at Washington's Arena Stage. Grizzard memorably appeared as an unscrupulous United States Senator in the film ''Advise and Consent'' in 1962. His other theatrical films included the drama ''From the Terrace'' with Paul Newman (1960), the Western story ''Comes a Horseman'' with Jane Fonda (1978), and a Neil Simon comedy, '' Seems Like Old Times'' (1980). Grizzard made his Broadway debut in '' The Desperate Hours'' in 1955 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Birney
David Edwin Birney (April 23, 1939 – April 27, 2022) was an American actor and director whose career included performances in both contemporary and classical roles in theatre, film, and television. He is noted for having played the title role in the television series ''Serpico''. He also starred in ''Bridget Loves Bernie'', an early 1970s TV series about an interfaith marriage that also starred Meredith Baxter (whom he married after the series ended). He also portrayed Dr. Ben Samuels in '' St. Elsewhere'' from 1982 until 1983. Early life Birney was born in Washington, D.C., on April 23, 1939. His father, Edwin, worked as a special agent for the FBI; his mother, Jeanne (McGee), was a housewife before becoming a real estate agent. Birney attended schools in Brooklyn, Ohio, and graduated from West High School in Cleveland. Named to the National Honor Society, he lettered in basketball, football, and track. He held a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College with "High Distinction" in E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Conrad
Michael Conrad (October 16, 1925November 22, 1983) was an American actor perhaps best known for his portrayal of veteran cop Sgt. Phil Esterhaus on ''Hill Street Blues'', in which he ended the introductory roll call to each week's show with "Let's be careful out there". He won two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for ''Hill Street Blues'' in 1981 and 1982. Life and career Conrad served in the United States Army during World War II. Conrad had a long acting career in television from the 1950s to the 1980s. In 1962 he appeared in the television series ''Car 54, Where Are You?'' in an uncredited part as a construction worker. He played Felton Grimes, the title character and murder victim, in the 1963 ''Perry Mason'' episode "The Case of the Bigamous Spouse", and in 1965 played the role of a villain named AC in ''My Favorite Martian'', "Martin's Revoltin' Development", and played the role of Paul in ''The FBI'' (season 1, episode 24), "The Man Who We ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sharon Farrell
Sharon Farrell (born December 24, 1940) is an American television and film actress, and former dancer. Originally beginning her career as a ballerina with the American Ballet Theatre company, Farrell made her film debut in 1959 in ''Kiss Her Goodbye'', followed by roles in '' 40 Pounds of Trouble'' (1962), ''A Lovely Way to Die'' (1968), and the neo-noir ''Marlowe'' (1969). She worked prolifically in television, including recurring parts in the series '' Saints and Sinners'' (1962), ''Dr. Kildare'' (1965), and ''Hawaii Five-O'' (1977–1980). Farrell's other roles include Larry Cohen's horror film '' It's Alive'' (1974), Dennis Hopper's drama film '' Out of the Blue'' (1980), and the teen comedy ''Can't Buy Me Love'' (1987). She continued to appear in television and film until 1999. In 2013, she reappeared in a minor role in the web series ''Broken at Love''. Early life Born Sharon Forsmoe on Christmas Eve 1940 in Sioux City, Iowa, she is of Norwegian descent, and was raised in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eleanor Parker
Eleanor Jean Parker (June 26, 1922 – December 9, 2013) was an American actress. She was nominated for three Academy Awards for her roles in the films '' Caged'' (1950), ''Detective Story'' (1951), and ''Interrupted Melody'' (1955), the first of which won her the Volpi Cup for Best Actress. She was also known for her roles in the films ''Of Human Bondage'' (1946), ''Scaramouche'' (1952), ''The Naked Jungle'' (1954), ''The Man with the Golden Arm'' (1955), ''A Hole in the Head'' (1959), ''The Sound of Music'' (1965), and ''The Oscar'' (1966). Early life Eleanor Jean Parker was born on June 26, 1922, in Cedarville, Ohio, the daughter of Lola (née Isett) and Lester Day Parker. She moved with her family to East Cleveland, Ohio, where she attended public schools and graduated from Shaw High School. "Ever since I can remember, all I wanted to do is act", she said. "But I didn't just dream about it, I worked at it." She appeared in a number of school plays. After graduation, she ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Sikking
James Barrie Sikking (born March 5, 1934) is a former American actor, most known for his role as Lt. Howard Hunter on the 1980s TV series ''Hill Street Blues''. Early years Sikking was born in Los Angeles on March 5, 1934 to Andy and Sue (née Paxton) Sikking. His mother co-founded Santa Monica's Unity-by-the-Sea Church. He graduated from UCLA in 1959 and attended the University of Hawaii. He has two brothers, Tom and Art, and a sister, Joy. Career Sikking starred on the ABC TV series ''Doogie Howser, M.D.'' as Dr. David Howser and on the 1997 drama series ''Brooklyn South'' as Captain Stan Jonas. Sikking appeared as Sergeant (later promoted to Lieutenant) Howard Hunter on ''Hill Street Blues'' from 1981 to 1987. He also portrayed Geoffrey St. James on the NBC comedy '' Turnabout'' and voiced General Gordon on the short-lived 1998 cartoon series ''Invasion America''. He is often credited as James B. Sikking, and was sometimes credited as "Jim Sikking" in some of his earlier ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lyle Bettger
Lyle Stathem Bettger (February 13, 1915 – September 24, 2003) was an American character actor who had roles in Hollywood films and television from the 1950s onward, often portraying villains. One such role was the wrathfully jealous elephant handler Klaus from the Oscar-winning film '' The Greatest Show on Earth'' (1952). Early years Bettger was born in Philadelphia, the son of Frank Bettger, an infielder for the St. Louis Cardinals, and Mertie Stathem Bettger. He graduated from the Haverford School in Haverford, Pennsylvania, and from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. Stage Bettger's theatrical debut was in ''Brother Rat'' at the '' Biltmore Theatre'' in New York City in 1936. His Broadway credits include ''Dance Night'' (1938), ''Summer Night'' (1939), ''The Flying Gerardos'' (1940–1941), ''The Moon Is Down'' (1942), ''All for All'' (1943), ''Oh, Brother!'' (1945), ''John Loves Mary'' (1947–1948), and ''Love Life'' (1948–1949). When Paramount ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Edwards (actor)
Bill Edwards (December 1, 1922 – February 7, 2000) was an American film and television actor, championship rodeo rider, and artist. Early years Bill Edwards was born as Edgar William Willar Junior in Pennsylvania outside of Philadelphia. He graduated from the Valley Forge Academy, attended Colgate University, and graduated from Haverford College. Edwards began drawing horses as a child and became a noted artist as an adult. At one point, Bill become a championship rodeo rider but Broken bones brought his riding career to a halt, and the 6-foot-5 Bill Edwards became a model in New York City. An agent brought him to Hollywood in the early 1940s. He was under contract to Paramount Pictures for nearly a decade, after which he turned to art. Career In addition to Western films, the blonde, blue-eyed Edwards had featured roles in ''Our Hearts Were Young and Gay'' and '' Hail the Conquering Hero'', both released in 1944. In the 1950s, Edwards became a painter. He created ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sian Barbara Allen
Sian Barbara Allen (born July 12, 1946) is a former American actress who mainly appeared on television throughout the 1970s. A native of Reading, Pennsylvania, Allen studied at the Pasadena Playhouse before appearing in her first screen role on the series ''O'Hara, U.S. Treasury'' in 1971. She went on to appear in numerous television series in the ensuing years, including recurring appearances on ''The Waltons'', ''Gunsmoke'', and '' Ironside''. She also starred in several television films, including ''Scream, Pretty Peggy'' (1973) and ''The Lindbergh Kidnapping Case'' (1976). In addition to her television credits, Allen starred in two feature films: the thriller ''You'll Like My Mother'' (1972) and the Western ''Billy Two Hats'' (1974). For her performance in ''You'll Like My Mother'', Allen was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year. Biography She studied at the Pasadena Playhouse (1964–1965). She appeared in ''You'll Like My Mother'' (1972), starring P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
