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John Calvin (actor)
John Calvin (born November 29, 1947) is an American film and television actor. He played Howie Dickerson in the short-lived television sitcom ''The Paul Lynde Show''. He also played Justin Hooke in the miniseries ''The Dark Secret of Harvest Home'' and Reverend Willie Boom in the adventure drama ''Tales of the Gold Monkey. Calvin guest-starred in numerous television programs including ''Taxi'', '' Night Court'', ''Quantum Leap'', ''The A-Team'', ''Murder, She Wrote'', '' In the Heat of the Night'' and ''Hart to Hart ''Hart to Hart'' is an American mystery television series that premiered on August 25, 1979, on ABC. The show stars Robert Wagner and Stefanie Powers as Jonathan and Jennifer Hart, respectively, a wealthy couple who lead a glamorous jetset life ...''. Filmography Film Television References External links * * *Rotten Tomatoes profile {{DEFAULTSORT:Calvin, John 1947 births People from Staten Island Male actors from New York City American m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Staten Island, New York City
Staten Island ( ) is a borough of New York City, coextensive with Richmond County, in the U.S. state of New York. Located in the city's southwest portion, the borough is separated from New Jersey by the Arthur Kill and the Kill Van Kull and from the rest of New York by New York Bay. With a population of 495,747 in the 2020 Census, Staten Island is the least populated borough but the third largest in land area at . A home to the Lenape indigenous people, the island was settled by Dutch colonists in the 17th century. It was one of the 12 original counties of New York state. Staten Island was consolidated with New York City in 1898. It was formally known as the Borough of Richmond until 1975, when its name was changed to Borough of Staten Island. Staten Island has sometimes been called "the forgotten borough" by inhabitants who feel neglected by the city government. The North Shore—especially the neighborhoods of St. George, Tompkinsville, Clifton, and Stapleton—is the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The A-Team
''The A-Team'' is an American action-adventure television series that ran on NBC from January 1983 to March 1987 about former members of a fictitious United States Army Special Forces unit. The four members of the team were tried by court martial for a crime they had not committed. They were convicted and sentenced to serve terms in a military prison, but later escaped to Los Angeles and began working as soldiers of fortune, while trying to clear their names and avoid capture by law enforcement and military authorities. The series was created by Stephen J. Cannell and Frank Lupo. A feature film based on the series was released by 20th Century Fox in 2010. History ''The A-Team'' was created by writers and producers Stephen J. Cannell and Frank Lupo at the behest of Brandon Tartikoff, NBC's Entertainment president. Cannell was fired from ABC in the early 1980s, after failing to produce a hit show for the network, and was hired by NBC; his first project was ''The A-Team''. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Wrong Guys
''The Wrong Guys'' is a 1988 American comedy film directed by Danny Bilson Plot Thirty years ago Louie Anderson was the leader of a group of Cub Scouts, Den 7: "The Owl Patrol", consisting of himself, neurotic Richard, ladies man Belz, smooth talking Franklin and surfer dude Tim. Although an accomplished troop, they fail in their attempt to earn the coveted "Arrow of Light" badge by camping on Mount Whitehead, getting lost and having to call their mothers for help. They also face daily harassment from Glen and Mark Grunsky, two bullies that were kicked out of the den. Decades later they have all gone their separate ways, except for Louie who lives in the same house and reminisces about his glory days as a Cub Scout. He decides to track down all his old friends and have a reunion. Belz is a famous fashion designer, Richard is a dentist, Tim teaches surfing and Franklin is a therapist with a radio show. When they gather at Louie's house they are shocked to see how little it has c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Back To The Beach
''Back to the Beach'' is a 1987 American comedy film starring Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello, directed by Lyndall Hobbs. The original music score is composed by Steve Dorff. The film generated a total domestic gross of $13,110,903. It received a "two thumbs up" rating from Siskel and Ebert. The film is an open parody of the beach party films made popular in the 1960s, especially those in which Avalon and Funicello had appeared. The plot is merely the means of connecting the various sight gags, homages and in-jokes. All character names are taken from those earlier films. The film's soundtrack included covers of several well-known beach tunes, along with new songs by such artists as Aimee Mann and Private Domain. Plot Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello are a husband and wife living in Ohio — far from the surf and sand of their earlier lives together. Frankie is a stressed out car salesman and former "Big Kahuna" of the surf scene in California while Annette bottl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Making Love
''Making Love'' is a 1982 American drama film directed by Arthur Hiller and starring Kate Jackson, Harry Hamlin and Michael Ontkean. The film tells the story of a married man coming to terms with his homosexuality and the love triangle that develops between him, his wife and another man. Plot Zack Elliot is a successful young oncologist in the Los Angeles area married to Claire, an equally successful television network executive during the early 1980s. They first met when they were both in college, have been married for eight years, and are generally happy in their relationship, sharing a love for Gilbert and Sullivan and the poetry of Rupert Brooke, to whom they were introduced by their elderly former neighbor, Winnie Bates. Intending to start a family, the couple buy a big house. Unknown to Claire, Zack has been struggling with feelings of attraction to other men. He picks up men in his car and starts frequenting gay bars in West Hollywood on his lunch hour, although he doe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Foolin' Around
''Foolin' Around'' is a 1980 American comedy romance sport film directed by Richard T. Heffron and starring Gary Busey and Annette O'Toole. The film was shot on location in Minneapolis and St. Paul. The theme music was performed by Seals and Crofts. Plot College student Wes ( Gary Busey) who comes from Oklahoma to a university in Minnesota, signs up to participate in a psychological experiment where he meets Susan (Annette O'Toole). The two are instantly attracted to each other. Besides the problem of their differing socio-economic backgrounds, Susan is also engaged. However, Susan's grandfather recognizes her fiance's opportunism and when he sides with Wes, their relationship is given more of a chance, in spite of the concern Susan's mother has about social status. Cast * Gary Busey as Wes * Annette O'Toole as Susan * Cloris Leachman as Samantha * William H. Macy as Bronski * Tony Randall as Peddicord * Michael Talbott as Clay * Eddie Albert as Daggett * John Calvin as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Last Ride Of The Dalton Gang
''The Last Ride of the Dalton Gang'' is a 1979 American Western (genre), Western television film directed by Dan Curtis about the Dalton Gang. It is not entirely accurate, as noted at the film's beginning. Plot The film follows the story of the Dalton Gang from their beginnings in Montgomery County, Kansas to their attempt to rob two banks simultaneously in Coffeyville, Kansas. Main cast *Cliff Potts as Bob Dalton (outlaw), Bob Dalton *Randy Quaid as Grat Dalton *Larry Wilcox as Emmett Dalton *Sharon Farrell as Flo Quick *Matt Clark (actor), Matt Clark as George "Bitter Creek" Newcomb *Royal Dano as Pa Dalton *Julie Hill as Julie Williams *John Karlen as Charlie Powers *Mills Watson as William M. Dalton, Bill Dalton *Elliott Street (actor), Elliott Street as Potts *Terry Kiser as Nafius, the reporter *Bo Hopkins as Billy Doolin *John Fitzpatrick (actor), John Fitzpatrick as Dick Broadwell, Texas Jack Broadwell *Eric Lawson as Willie Powers *Dennis Fimple as Blackface / Charlie B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
California Dreaming (1979 Film)
''California Dreaming'' is a 1979 American comedy-drama film starring Glynnis O'Connor, Dennis Christopher, Seymour Cassel and Tanya Roberts and directed by John D. Hancock. Plot A young man named Tony moves from Chicago to California for the summer. He quickly becomes adapted to the new pace of beach life, learning several lessons along the way. Cast Production ''California Dreaming'', a production of American International Pictures (AIP), could be considered a latter-day exemplar of the beach-party film genre that AIP pioneered in the 1960s. However, the film's producer Lou Arkoff, the son of AIP founder Samuel Z. Arkoff, stated a desire to "move IPtoward more serious, insightful and creative projects" rather than the exploitation films favored by his father, saying specifically of ''California Dreaming'': "My concern is that this doesn't become 'Beach Blanket Bingo'."Los Angeles Times "Riding the Waves of California Dreaming" 11 December 1977 p. 66 Filming for ''Calif ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norma Rae
''Norma Rae'' is a 1979 American drama film directed by Martin Ritt from a screenplay written by Irving Ravetch and Harriet Frank Jr. The film is based on the true story of Crystal Lee Sutton— which was told in the 1975 book ''Crystal Lee, a Woman of Inheritance'' by reporter Henry P. Leifermann of ''The New York Times''— and stars Sally Field in the titular role. Beau Bridges, Ron Leibman, Pat Hingle, Barbara Baxley, and Gail Strickland are featured in supporting roles. The film follows Norma Rae Webster, a factory worker with little formal education in North Carolina who becomes involved in trade union activities at the textile factory where she works after her and her co-workers' health is compromised due to poor working conditions. ''Norma Rae'' premiered at the 1979 Cannes Film Festival where it competed for the Palme d'Or, while Field won the Best Actress Prize. It was theatrically released on March 2, 1979, by 20th Century Fox to critical and commercial success. Revi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Cheap Detective
''The Cheap Detective'' is a 1978 American mystery comedy film written by Neil Simon and directed by Robert Moore. It stars Peter Falk as Lou Peckinpaugh, a parody of Humphrey Bogart. The film is a parody of Bogart films such as '' Casablanca'' and '' The Maltese Falcon''. The ensemble cast includes Madeline Kahn, Louise Fletcher, Ann-Margret, Eileen Brennan, Stockard Channing, Marsha Mason, Sid Caesar, John Houseman, Dom DeLuise, Abe Vigoda, James Coco, Phil Silvers, Fernando Lamas, Nicol Williamson, Scatman Crothers, Vic Tayback and Paul Williams. Plot Lou Peckinpaugh (Peter Falk), a bumbling San Francisco private detective, tries to prove himself innocent of his partner's murder while helping a bizarre array of characters recover a lost treasure. Cast * Peter Falk as Lou Peckinpaugh * Madeline Kahn as Mrs. Montenegro * Dom DeLuise as Pepe Damascus * Louise Fletcher as Marlene DuChard * Ann-Margret as Jezebel Dezire * Eileen Brennan as Betty DeBoop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baby Blue Marine
''Baby Blue Marine'' is a 1976 American drama film set during World War II that was directed by John D. Hancock and starring Jan-Michael Vincent. The feature film was produced by Aaron Spelling and Leonard Goldberg. Plot Marion “Hedge” Hedgepeth, a Marine recruit during World War II, washes out in recruit training in San Diego. He is sent home in an unadorned baby blue uniform, leftover military surplus, as most recruits sent their civilian clothes home, thus the derogatory designation Baby Blue Marine. Traveling by bus to his home in St. Louis, Hedge meets a Marine Raider veteran at a stopover. The young, battle-scarred, and highly decorated Marine has aged beyond his years with prematurely gray hair. As the Raider does not wish to return to the war, he knocks out Hedge and trades uniforms with him. Now penniless, with only the Raider uniform for clothing, Hedge hitchhikes towards St. Louis. He enters the idyllic small town of Bidwell, California, below Mount Shasta. His ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hatfields And The McCoys (film)
''The Hatfields and the McCoys'' is a 1975 American Western television film about the feud between the Hatfields and McCoys starring Jack Palance, Steve Forrest, Richard Hatch, James Keach and Robert Carradine. The film originally aired as the ''ABC Movie of the Week'' on January 15, 1975. During filming Carradine expressed interest that he and his brothers could play the Younger brothers in a proposed film Keach wanted to make where he and his brother Stacy played the James brothers. This led to the Keaches and the Carradines appearing in ''The Long Riders'' (1980). Cast *Jack Palance as Devil Anse Hatfield * Steve Forrest as Randall McCoy * Richard Hatch as Johnse Hatfield *Karen Lamm as Rose Ann McCoy *James Keach as Jim McCoy *John Calvin as Cotton Top *Robert Carradine as Bob Hatfield *Gerrit Graham as Calvin McCoy *Morgan Woodward as Ellison Hatfield References External links''The Hatfields and McCoys''at IMDb IMDb (an abbreviation of Internet Movie Databas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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