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June Gable
June Gable (born June Golub) is an American character actress, perhaps best known for her role as Joey's agent Estelle Leonard in the NBC sitcom ''Friends''. She also played a Nurse in the delivery room in season 1 episode 23 “The One With The Birth.” She received a Tony Award nomination for her work on Broadway. Life and career Gable studied acting at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. Theatre Gable has appeared in four Broadway theatre, Broadway productions including the 1974 revival of ''Candide'' for which she was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her portrayal of the Old Lady. She was featured as Snooks Keene in the infamous Broadway disaster, ''Moose Murders'', which opened and closed on the same night in 1983. She also appeared in a replacement cast of the off-Broadway revue ''Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris''. In November 2012 she starred in the lead role of "Marie" in the world premiere of Bill C. Davis' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brooklyn
Brooklyn () is a borough of New York City, coextensive with Kings County, in the U.S. state of New York. Kings County is the most populous county in the State of New York, and the second-most densely populated county in the United States, behind New York County (Manhattan). Brooklyn is also New York City's most populous borough,2010 Gazetteer for New York State . Retrieved September 18, 2016. with 2,736,074 residents in 2020. Named after the Dutch village of Breukelen, Brooklyn is located on the w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brenda Starr (1989 Film)
''Brenda Starr'' is a 1989 American adventure film directed by Robert Ellis Miller based on Dale Messick's comic strip ''Brenda Starr, Reporter''. It stars Brooke Shields, Timothy Dalton, and Jeffrey Tambor. The film was shot in 1986; however, it was not released for three years due to lengthy litigation over distribution rights. It finally was released in some international markets in 1989 and in America in 1992. Plot Mike is a struggling artist who draws the ''Brenda Starr'' comic strip for a newspaper. When Brenda comes to life and sees how unappreciated she is by Mike, she leaves the comic. To return her to her rightful place and keep his job, Mike draws himself into the strip. Within her fictional world, Brenda Starr is an ace reporter for the ''New York Flash''. She is talented, fearless, and smart, and she is a very snappy dresser. The only competition she has is from Libby Lipscomb, the rival newspaper's top reporter. Brenda heads to the Amazon jungle to find a scienti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Family Album (1993 TV Series)
''Family Album'' is an American sitcom television series created by David Crane (producer), David Crane and Marta Kauffman, that aired on CBS from September 24 until November 12, 1993. Premise Jonathan and Denise Lerner and their three children move from California to Philadelphia to be closer to their relatives. Cast *Peter Scolari as Dr. Jonathan Lerner *Pamela Reed as Denise Lerner *Ashlee Levitch as Nikki Lerner *Doris Belack as Lillian Lerner *Christopher Miranda as Jeffrey Lerner *Phillip Van Dyke as Max Lerner *Alan North as Dr. Sid Lerner *Rhoda Gemignani as Ruby DeMattis *Nancy Cassaro as Sheila DeMattis *Giovanni Ribisi as Elvis DeMattis Episodes References External links * * * 1993 American television series debuts 1993 American television series endings 1990s American sitcoms English-language television shows CBS original programming Television shows set in Philadelphia Television series by Warner Bros. Television Studios Television series created by David ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Head Of The Class
''Head of the Class'' is an American sitcom television series that ran from 1986 to 1991 on the ABC television network. The series follows a group of gifted students in the Individualized Honors Program (IHP) at the fictional Millard Fillmore High School in Manhattan, and their history teacher Charlie Moore ( Howard Hesseman). The program was ostensibly a vehicle for Hesseman, best known for his role as radio DJ Dr. Johnny Fever on the sitcom ''WKRP in Cincinnati'' (1978–1982). Hesseman left ''Head of the Class'' in 1990 and was replaced by Scottish comedian Billy Connolly (in his first major American production) as teacher Billy MacGregor for the final season. After the series ended, Connolly appeared in a short-lived spin-off titled '' Billy''. The series was created, and executive produced by Richard Eustis and Michael Elias. Elias had previously worked as a substitute teacher in New York City while hoping to become an actor. A revival of the series was ordered and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crime Story (U
Crime fiction, detective story, murder mystery, mystery novel, and police novel are terms used to describe narratives that centre on criminal acts and especially on the investigation, either by an amateur or a professional detective, of a crime, often a murder. It is usually distinguished from mainstream fiction and other genres such as historical fiction or science fiction, but the boundaries are indistinct. Crime fiction has multiple subgenres, including detective fiction (such as the whodunit), courtroom drama, hard-boiled fiction, and legal thrillers. Most crime drama focuses on crime investigation and does not feature the courtroom. Suspense and mystery are key elements that are nearly ubiquitous to the genre. History The ''One Thousand and One Nights'' (''Arabian Nights'') contains the earliest known examples of crime fiction. One example of a story of this genre is the medieval Arabic tale of "The Three Apples", one of the tales narrated by Scheherazade in the ''Arabia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ray Romano
Raymond Albert Romano (born December 21, 1957) is an American stand-up comedian, actor and screenwriter. He is best known for his role as Ray Barone on the CBS sitcom ''Everybody Loves Raymond'', for which he received an Emmy Award, and as the voice of Manny in the ''Ice Age'' film series. He created and starred in the TNT comedy drama ''Men of a Certain Age'' (2009–2011). From 2012 to 2015, Romano had a recurring role as Hank Rizzoli, a love interest of Sarah Braverman in the NBC series '' Parenthood''. More recently, he co-starred in the romantic comedy ''The Big Sick'' (2017) and portrayed mob lawyer Bill Bufalino in Martin Scorsese's epic crime film ''The Irishman'' (2019). Since 2017, Romano has portrayed Rick Moreweather in the Epix comedy-drama series ''Get Shorty''. Early life Romano was born in Queens, New York City, the second son of Luciana "Lucie" ( Fortini), a piano teacher, and Albert Romano (1925–2010), a real estate agent and engineer. He is of Italian desc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Somewhere In Queens
''Somewhere in Queens'' is a 2022 American comedy film directed by Ray Romano from a screenplay by Romano and Mark Stegemann. The film stars Laurie Metcalf and Romano. It premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 10, 2022. It is scheduled to be released in the United States on April 21, 2023, by Roadside Attractions. Cast * Ray Romano as Leo Russo * Laurie Metcalf as Angela Russo * Sadie Stanley as Dani Brooks * Jacob Ward as "Sticks" * Jennifer Esposito * Dierdre Friel * Jon Manfrellotti * Sebastian Maniscalco * Tony Lo Bianco * Franco Maicas * Danny Garcia * Erik Griffin * June Gable * Adam Kaplan * Katie Kreisler * Jennifer Simard Production In February 2021, it was reported that Ray Romano would direct and star in an untitled film alongside Laurie Metcalf from a screenplay he wrote with Mark Stegemann. In May 2021, Sebastian Maniscalco, Jacob Ward, Sadie Stanley, Jennifer Esposito, Dierdre Friel, Jon Manfrellotti, Danny Garcia, Erik Griffin, June Gable, Tony Lo Bia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Smigel
Robert Smigel (born February 7, 1960) is an American actor, comedian, writer, director, producer, and puppeteer, known for his ''Saturday Night Live'' " TV Funhouse" cartoon shorts and as the puppeteer and voice behind Triumph the Insult Comic Dog. He also co-wrote the first two ''Hotel Transylvania'' films and '' You Don't Mess with the Zohan'', all starring Adam Sandler. Early life Smigel was born in New York City, to Lucia and Irwin Smigel, an aesthetic dentist, innovator and philanthropist. He is Jewish and frequently went to Jewish summer camp. He attended Cornell University, studying pre-dental, and graduated from New York University in 1983 with a degree in political science. Smigel began developing his comedic talent at The Players Workshop in Chicago, where he studied improvisation with Josephine Forsberg. Bob Odenkirk was a fellow student there. Smigel was also a member of the Chicago comedy troupe "All You Can Eat" in the early 1980s. Career Smigel first established ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Week Of
''The Week Of'' is a 2018 American comedy film written and directed by Robert Smigel in his feature length directorial debut, and co-written by and starring Adam Sandler. It co-stars Chris Rock, Rachel Dratch, Steve Buscemi, Allison Strong, and Noah Robbins, and follows two fathers the week of the wedding of their children. The film is the fourth collaboration between Sandler and Netflix, and was released on the streaming service on April 27, 2018. Plot Sarah Lustig and Tyler Cortice are one week away from getting married. Despite Tyler's doctor father Kirby being extremely rich, Sarah's construction worker father Kenny insists on paying for everything, resulting in a very cheap wedding. In the week leading up to the wedding, the two families are plagued with multiple problems. Kenny, in an attempt to impress Kirby, tries to get his hotel room made over to look more fancy. Unfortunately, the incompetence of the staff results in damage to the other rooms where other members of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Susan Seidelman
Susan Seidelman (Born December 11, 1952) is an American film director, producer, and writer. She first came to notice with '' Smithereens'' (1982), the earliest American independent feature to be screened in Competition at the Cannes Film Festival. Her next feature, ''Desperately Seeking Susan'' (1985), co-starred Madonna in her first film. '' She-Devil'' (1989) starred Meryl Streep in her first starring comedic film role and Roseanne Barr in her first feature-film role. Seidelman's subsequent films mix comedy with drama, blending genres and pop-cultural references with a focus on women protagonists, particularly outsiders. She also works in television and directed the pilot episode of ''Sex and the City''. Early life and education Seidelman was born on December 11, 1952 in Abington, Pennsylvania and raised in a suburb of Philadelphia, the oldest daughter of a hardware manufacturer and a teacher.Green, Michelle"Since Making Madonna a Movie Star, Director Susan Seidelman Is No Lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Ellis Miller
Robert Ellis Miller (July 18, 1927 – January 27, 2017) was an American film director. Filmography * '' Breaking Point'' (1963) - TV Series * ''Any Wednesday'' (1966) * '' Sweet November'' (1968) * ''The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter'' (1968) * ''The Buttercup Chain'' (1970) * '' Big Truck and Sister Clare'' (1972) * ''The Girl from Petrovka'' (1974) * '' Just an Old Sweet Song'' (1976) * '' Ishi: The Last of His Tribe'' (1978) * ''The Baltimore Bullet'' (1980) * ''Madame X'' (1981) * ''Reuben, Reuben'' (1983) * '' Her Life as a Man'' (1984) * ''The Other Lover'' (1985) * '' Intimate Strangers'' (1986) * ''Hawks'' (1988) * '' Brenda Starr'' (1989) * ''Bed & Breakfast'' (1992) * ''Killer Rules'' (1995) * ''Pointman'' (1994) * ''A Walton Wedding'' (1995) * ''The Angel of Pennsylvania Avenue'' (1996) Awards * Nominee, Palme d'Or, The Buttercup Chain, 1970 Cannes Film Festival * Nominee, Best Picture, The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter (Director for film's producer nominees, Thomas Rya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dream On (TV Series)
''Dream On'' is an American sitcom television series created by Marta Kauffman and David Crane, the team who would create the show ''Friends''. It follows the family life, romantic life, and career of Martin Tupper, a divorced New York City book editor played by Brian Benben. The show distinctively interjected clips from older black-and-white television series to punctuate Tupper's feelings or thoughts. It ran for six seasons on HBO between July 8, 1990, and March 27, 1996. Premise The show centered on Martin Tupper's (Brian Benben) life in an apartment in New York City with his young son, and relating to his ex-wife, while trying to date other women and succeed as an editor for a small book publisher with Toby, his brassy secretary. Judith, his ex-wife, went on to marry Dr. Richard Stone – the never-seen (until the end of the series), most impossibly successful man on the planet (astronaut, brain surgeon, the fifth Beatle and consultant to the Pope); despite Martin's undying ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
