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Jan Scott
Jan Spencer Scott (September 26, 1914 – April 17, 2003) was an American production designer and art director. She won 11 Primetime Emmy Awards, more than any woman in the history of television and more than any other production designers. Scott was nominated for Emmy Awards a record total of 29 times. She was also a president of the Society of Motion Picture Art Directors and also served as a vice-president, second vice-president and governor of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Early years Scott was born in Water Valley, Mississippi, in 1914. Her family moved to Carbondale, Illinois, while Scott was an infant. Her father worked for a railroad, and her mother was an artist who died when she Scott was one-and-a-half or two years old. She attended Carbondale Community High School and then studied architecture at the University of Chicago. Art directing NBC Chicago While still studying at the University of Chicago, Scott began working at NBC in Chicago. She did design, sc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Water Valley, Mississippi
Water Valley is a city in Yalobusha County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 3,392 at the 2010 census. It is the larger of two county seats in the rural county, and at one time was the center of railroad shops. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 3,380 people, 1,336 households, and 818 families residing in the city. 2000 census At the 2000 census there were 3,677 people in 1,470 households, including 961 families, in the city. The population density was 523.2 people per square mile (201.9/km). There were 1,675 housing units at an average density of 238.3 per square mile (92.0/km). The racial makeup of the city was 57.87% White, 40.74% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.22% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.20%. Of the 1,470 house ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Roy Hill
George Roy Hill (December 20, 1921 – December 27, 2002) was an American film director. He is most noted for directing such films as ''Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid'' (1969) and ''The Sting'' (1973), both starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford. Davidson, Bill. (16 Mar 1975) The Entertainer. ''New York Times Magazine'', SM15. "Certainly George Roy Hill's pictures have been an important influence in showing the industry that what the public wants is a good story." Peter Bogdanovich, qtd. in Bill Davidson, "The Entertainer," ''New York Times Magazine'', March 16, 1975. Hill is also known for directing such films as ''The World of Henry Orient'' (1964), ''Hawaii (1966 film), Hawaii'' (1966), ''Thoroughly Modern Millie'' (1967), ''Slaughterhouse-Five (film), Slaughterhouse-Five'' (1972), ''The Great Waldo Pepper'' (1975), ''Slap Shot'' (1977), ''A Little Romance'' (1979), ''The World According to Garp (film), The World According to Garp'' (1982) and his final film ''Funny Fa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Bogart
Paul Bogart (né Bogoff; November 13, 1919 – April 15, 2012) was an American television director and producer. Bogart directed episodes of the television series '''Way Out'' in 1961, ''Coronet Blue'' in 1967, ''Get Smart'', '' The Dumplings'' in 1976, ''All In The Family'' from 1975 to 1979, and four episodes of the first season of ''The Golden Girls'' in 1985. Among his films are ''Oh, God! You Devil'', ''Torch Song Trilogy'', ''Halls of Anger'', ''Marlowe'', ''Skin Game'' (both starring James Garner), and '' Class of '44''. He won five Primetime Emmy Awards during his long career, from sixteen nominations. In 1991, he was awarded the ''French Festival Internationelle Programmes Audiovisuelle'' at the Cannes Film Festival. Background Paul Bogart was born on November 13, 1919 in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, as Paul Bogoff. After serving in the U.S. Army Air Forces during the Second World War, Bogart began his career in show-business as a puppeteer with the Ber ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shadow Game (CBS Playhouse)
"Shadow Game" is the fourth television play episode of the second season of the American television series ''CBS Playhouse''. The episode was broadcast on May 7, 1969. The plot revolves around employees as a major firm trapped in their office building during the Northeast blackout of 1965. "Shadow Game" had many noteworthy actors and actresses in its cast, including William Shatner, Daniel Massey, William Windom, Alexandra Hay, Doris Roberts, Greg Mullavey, and Richard Dysart. The broadcast also won two Emmy awards, with Paul Bogart for directing and an award for art direction and scenic design. Cast * Daniel Massey as Saul Novick * William Shatner as Peter Hoyt * William Windom as Art Richardson * Carol Rossen as Jess * Alexandra Hay as Gayle * Richard Dysart as Jerry Arnst * Doris Roberts as Shimmy * Norma Crane as Patti * Maria Tucci as Carmen * Jane Elliot as Rita * Jason Wingreen * Greg Mullavey Greg Mullavey (born Gregory Thomas Mulleavy Jr., September 10, 1939) is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CBS Playhouse
''CBS Playhouse'' is an American anthology drama television series that aired on CBS from 1967 to 1970. Airing twelve plays over the course of its run, the series won ten Primetime Emmy Awards and featured many noteworthy actors and playwrights. History The ''CBS Playhouse'' series was announced in 1966, with CBS announcing a $500,000 outlay for new scripts to film. CBS was specifically looking to "encourage authors to write original and significant dramas for television," and offered $25,000 per optioned script. This occurred shortly after ABC announced its dramatic arts program ''ABC Stage 67'', along with many CBS dramas. ''Playhouse'' ultimately commissioned thirteen playwrights to write scripts for the series. The first program aired in 1967, called ''The Final War of Olly Winter'' starring Ivan Dixon and written by noted playwright Ronald Ribman. According to CBS, over 30 million people watched the broadcast, making it a popular hit for the time. Twelve broadcasts ult ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kiss Me Kate (1968 Film)
''Kiss Me Kate'' is a 1968 American TV film directed by Paul Bogart. It is an adaptation of the 1948 musical '' Kiss Me, Kate'' produced by Norman Rosemont, who had previously produced three adaptations of screen musicals.TV: Another 'Kiss Me, Kate' Revival: A.B.C. Makes a Special of Porter's Classic Goulet, Miss Lawrence Take Leading Roles Gould, Jack. New York Times, 26 Mar 1968: 91. The production was broadcast as part of the '' Armstrong Circle Theatre'' series on ABC-TV. Plot summary Cast * Robert Goulet as Fred Graham * Carol Lawrence as Lilli Vanessi * Jessica Walter as Lois Lane * Michael Callan as Bill Calhoun * Marty Ingels as Gangster * Jules Munshin Jules Munshin (February 22, 1915 – February 19, 1970) was an American actor, comedian and singer who had made his name on Broadway when he starred in ''Call Me Mister''. His additional Broadway credits include ''The Gay Life'' and ''Barefoot ... as Gangster References External links * 1968 televi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kismet (1967 Film)
''Kismet'' is a 1967 American TV film. It is an adaptation of the musical '' Kismet'' directed by Bob Henry. Cast *Jose Ferrer as Hajj *Anna Maria Alberghetti as Marsinah *George Chakiris as Caliph Abdullah *Barbara Eden as Lalume *Cecil Kellaway as Omar *Hans Conried as The Wazir Mansur Production It was produced by Norman Rosemont, who had produced the stage musical TV adaptations ''Brigadoon'' (1966) and ''Carousel'' (1967). He cast Ferrer after seeing him on stage in ''Man of La Mancha''. Reception The ''Christian Science Monitor'' called it "solid cotton candy."Scorecards needed for a 'Very Special Week': 'Johnny Belinda' Bangles and beads An hour with Mrs. Ponti By Louise Sweeney. The Christian Science Monitor 28 Oct 1967: 14. References External links''Kismet''at IMDb''Kismet''at TCMDB Turner Classic Movies (TCM) is an American movie-oriented pay-TV network owned by Warner Bros. Discovery. Launched in 1994, Turner Classic Movies is headquartered at Turner's Techwoo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carousel (1967 Film)
''Carousel'' is a 1967 television movie, produced as an ''Armstrong Circle Theatre'' special. It is based on the stage musical ''Carousel (musical), Carousel''. It was produced by Norman Rosemont. Plot In a Maine coastal village toward the end of the 19th century, the swaggering, carefree carnival barker, Billy Bigelow, captivates and marries the naive millworker, Julie Jordan. Billy loses his job just as he learns that Julie is pregnant and, desperately intent upon providing a decent life for his family, he is coerced into being an accomplice to a robbery. Cast *Robert Goulet as Billy Bigelow *Mary Grover as Julie *Pernell Roberts as Jigger *Jack De Lon as Mr Snow *Charlie Ruggles as the Starkeeper *Marlyn Mason as Carrie Production It took producer Norman Rosemont several years to negotiate the rights. In December 1966, he announced he bought the rights from 20th Century Fox, who made the Carousel (film), 1956 film version. Then Richard Rodgers objected, claiming Fox did not o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sacco-Vanzetti Story
"Sacco-Vanzetti Story" is a two-part American television play that was broadcast on June 3, 1960, and June 10, 1960, as part of the ''NBC Sunday Showcase'' series. The play tells the story of the arrest, trial, conviction, and execution of Italian anarchists Sacco and Vanzetti in the famed criminal case of the 1920s. It was written by Reginald Rose, directed by Sidney Lumet, and starred Martin Balsam as Sacco and Steven Hill as Vanzetti. The production received four Primetime Emmy Awards nominations, including "Program of the Year" and for best writing and directorial achievement in a drama. Plot The play tells the story, in semi-documentary form, of the Italian-born anarchists, Sacco and Vanzetti, who were arrested, tried, and executed for the murder of a guard and the paymaster during the robbery of a shoe factory in South Braintree, Massachusetts. The first hour was aired on June 3, 1960, covering the events occurring between the arrest and conviction. The production opens w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sidney Lumet
Sidney Arthur Lumet ( ; June 25, 1924 – April 9, 2011) was an American film director. He was nominated five times for the Academy Award: four for Best Director for ''12 Angry Men'' (1957), ''Dog Day Afternoon'' (1975), ''Network'' (1976), and ''The Verdict'' (1982) and one for Best Adapted Screenplay for ''Prince of the City'' (1981). He did not win an individual Academy Award, but did receive an Academy Honorary Award, and 14 of his films were nominated for Oscars. According to ''The Encyclopedia of Hollywood'', Lumet was one of the most prolific filmmakers of the modern era, directing more than one movie a year on average since his directorial debut in 1957. Turner Classic Movies notes his "strong direction of actors", "vigorous storytelling" and the "social realism" in his best work. Film critic Roger Ebert described him as "one of the finest craftsmen and warmest humanitarians among all film directors".Ebert, Roger"Sidney Lumet: In memory"''Chicago Sun Times,'' Apr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hans Brinker And The Silver Skates (film)
''Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates'' is a 1958 American television adaptation of the story of ''Hans Brinker, or The Silver Skates'', directed by Sidney Lumet and starring Tab Hunter in the title role. It was broadcast by NBC as part of the ''Hallmark Hall of Fame''. Lumet and Hunter worked together again on '' That Kind of Woman'' later that year. Cast * Tab Hunter as Hans Brinker *Peggy King as Rychie Van Gleck *Basil Rathbone as Dr Boekman *Jarmila Novotna as Dame Brinker *Carmen Mathews as Mevrouw Van Gleck * Dick Button as Peter Van Gleck *Ralph Roberts as Raff *Ellie Sommers as Trinka *Paul Robertson as Pote Production Hunter was cast in part because he was a competitive ice skater when younger, as well as being a singer. He wrote in his memoirs, "At twenty-seven, I was a little long in the tooth to be playing teenage Hans but then there weren't too many actors around could sing and not embarrass themselves on the ice opposite the Olympic iceskating champion Dick Button, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Doll's House (1959 Film)
''A Doll's House'' is an American drama television film that premiered on NBC on November 15, 1959, as part of the ''Hallmark Hall of Fame'' anthology series. It is directed and produced by George Schaefer, from a teleplay by James Costigan, based on Henrik Ibsen's classic play of the same name. The film stars Julie Harris and Christopher Plummer, who previously co-starred in ''Little Moon of Alban''. Plot Nora Helmer has years earlier committed a forgery in order to save the life of her authoritarian husband Torvald. Now she is being blackmailed and lives in fear of her husband's finding out and of the shame such a revelation would bring to his career. But when the truth comes out, Nora is shocked to learn where she really stands in her husband's esteem. Cast * Julie Harris as Nora Helmer * Christopher Plummer as Torvald Helmer * Hume Cronyn as Nils Krogstad * Eileen Heckart as Kristine Linde * Jason Robards Jr. Jason Nelson Robards Jr. (July 26, 1922 – December 26, 200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
