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Lisa Eilbacher
Lisa Marie Eilbacher (born May 5, 1956) is a retired American actress. Early life Lisa Marie Eilbacher was born in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, the daughter of an American oil company executive. She was raised in France. Her two siblings are also actors; sister Cindy Eilbacher is best known for portraying Jerry Van Dyke's daughter on the series ''My Mother the Car'' and played the character "Betty Wilkens" on ''Happy Days'' (episode "The Lemon"), and brother Bobby Eilbacher portrayed "Mike Horton" on the soap opera ''Days of Our Lives''. Career Eilbacher started acting as a child, appearing on such shows as ''My Three Sons'' and ''Gunsmoke''. She later made a transition into adult roles on such shows as ''The Amazing Spider-Man''. Eilbacher is best known for her roles in two 1980s films: ''An Officer and a Gentleman'' and ''Beverly Hills Cop''. In ''An Officer and a Gentleman'', she played Naval Aviation Officer Candidate Casey Seeger, a popular and charming woman who nearly flunked o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Houston Chronicle
The ''Houston Chronicle'' is the largest daily newspaper in Houston, Texas, United States. , it is the third-largest newspaper by Sunday circulation in the United States, behind only ''The New York Times'' and the ''Los Angeles Times''. With its 1995 buy-out of long-time rival the ''Houston Post'', the ''Chronicle'' became Houston's newspaper of record. The ''Houston Chronicle'' is the largest daily paper owned and operated by the Hearst Corporation, a privately held multinational corporate media conglomerate with $10 billion in revenues. The paper employs nearly 2,000 people, including approximately 300 journalists, editors, and photographers. The ''Chronicle'' has bureaus in Washington, D.C. and Austin. It reports that its web site averages 125 million page views per month. The publication serves as the " newspaper of record" of the Houston area. Previously headquartered in the Houston Chronicle Building at 801 Texas Avenue, Downtown Houston, the ''Houston Chronicle'' i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
10 To Midnight
''10 to Midnight'' is a 1983 American crime- horror-thriller film directed by J. Lee Thompson from a screenplay originally written by William Roberts. The film stars Charles Bronson in the lead role with a supporting cast that includes Lisa Eilbacher, Andrew Stevens, Gene Davis, Geoffrey Lewis, and Wilford Brimley. ''10 to Midnight'' was released by City Films, a subsidiary of Cannon Films, to American cinemas on March 11, 1983. Plot Warren Stacey ( Gene Davis) is a young office equipment repairman who kills women after they reject his sexual advances. His attempts at flirting are always seen as creepy by women, resulting in frequent rejections. One night, Stacey attends a showing of '' Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid'' at a theatre and deliberately accosts the women sitting next to him, so they will recall him. As the movie plays, he heads for the theatre's bathroom, strips naked, puts on gloves and slips out though a window. He tracks Betty, a co-worker who had rejected hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
On The Right Track
''On the Right Track'' is a 1981 American romantic comedy film with the feature film debut of Gary Coleman.Blowen, Michael (21 April 1981)Review - Movie - Right Track, Wrong Direction - On the Right Track ''The Boston Globe'' ("On the Right Track marks Coleman's feature film debut He plays Lester, a 10-year-old orphan who lives in luggage lockers in Chicago's Union Station") It was directed by Lee Philips, produced by Ronald Jacobs, and released to theaters by 20th Century Fox in Spring 1981. Production After his first introduction of the NBC sitcom ''Diff'rent Strokes'' in November 1978, Gary Coleman quickly gained popularity. Zephyr Productions was created to promote Coleman's star potential, and the year's ''On the Right Track'' was the first film developed from that initiative.Parish, James RobertThe Hollywood Book of Extravagance (2007) ()(27 November 198Blacks on TV ''Jet (magazine)'', p.54 It was filmed in 1980, primarily in Chicago.Coleman Family & Davidson, BillGary Col ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Run For The Roses (film)
''Run for the Roses'' (also known as ''The Thoroughbreds'') is a 1977 American drama film about horse-racing directed by Henry Levin and starring Vera Miles, Stuart Whitman and Panchito Gómez. Plot A young boy named Juanito Hernandez befriends and nurses back to health a horse that undergoes an operation. When the horse recovers, owner Clarissa Stewart and her trainer, Charlie, come to believe Juanito's hunch that the recovered horse now has a good chance to win the Kentucky Derby. Cast * Panchito Gómez as Juanito Hernandez * Vera Miles as Clarissa Stewart * Stuart Whitman as Charlie * Henry Brandon as Jeff * Lisa Eilbacher as Carol * Sam Groom as Jim * James Murphy as Eddie See also * List of films about horse racing The following is a list of films featuring horse racing. List See also * List of films about horses * List of highest grossing sports films *List of sports films References {{Equestrian sports * Films about animals playing sports Horse ... Ex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parker Stevenson
Richard Stevenson Parker Jr. (born June 4, 1952), known professionally as Parker Stevenson, is an American actor best known for playing Frank Hardy in the 1970s TV series ''The Hardy Boys'' and Craig Pomeroy on the 1990s TV series ''Baywatch''. Early life Stevenson was born on the Main Line of Philadelphia, as Richard Stevenson Parker Jr., one of two sons of Richard Stevenson Parker Sr., an investment advisor, and Sarah Meade, an actress who worked on Broadway and in numerous television commercials. His mother took him to a filming session when he was five years old, which resulted in him making two small television appearances. The elder Parker, who had moved his family to Rye, New York, disapproved of the whole business, and although Richard Jr. himself appeared in a few plays at Brooks Preparatory School, he then had no intention of becoming an actor and wanted to be an architect. Career Stevenson's first notable screen appearance was a starring role in the 1972 movie ''A Se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
This House Possessed
''This House Possessed'' is a 1981 American made-for-television horror film directed by William Wiard and starring Parker Stevenson and Lisa Eilbacher. Plot Following a nervous breakdown, a recuperating rock star and his young nurse discover the estate they've rented is harboring secrets that could be deadly. Filming Location Much of This House Possessed was shot in Rancho Santa Fe, California. The home is formally known as Del Dios Ranch. It was built in 1972 and designed by noted Laguna Beach architect Fred Briggs, while interior designer Arthur Elrod—famous for his Palm Springs aesthetic, magnified the mid-century look and feel inside the home's more than 8,000 square feet. It is located at 7010 El Camino Del Norte, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067. When the home was listed for sale in 2016, it was the most expensive private real estate listing in San Diego history. Cast * Parker Stevenson as Gary Straihorn * Lisa Eilbacher as Sheila Moore * Joan Bennett as Rag Lady * Slim Pickens ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bad Ronald
''Bad Ronald'' is a 1974 American made-for-television horror thriller film directed by Buzz Kulik and starring Scott Jacoby, Pippa Scott, John Larch, Dabney Coleman and Kim Hunter. It is based on the novel of the same title by Jack Vance. Plot Ronald Wilby ( Scott Jacoby) is a socially inept, awkward high school youth with budding artistic talent and a predilection for fantasy, who is often ridiculed for his behavior and mannerisms. His overprotective mother, Elaine ( Kim Hunter), needs surgery and plans for Ronald to become a doctor and cure her illness. Ronald's father has not been heard from in years, having divorced his mother and agreeing to terminate his parental rights in exchange for not having to pay child support. One afternoon, while asking out Laurie Matthews (Shelley Spurlock), Ronald is rejected and then ridiculed by her friends. As he returns home, he accidentally knocks over her younger sister Carol (Angela Hoffman). Carol, like Laurie, taunts Ronald. He push ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Man From Atlantis
''Man from Atlantis'' is a short-lived American science fiction/fantasy television series that ran for 13 episodes on the NBC network during the 1977–78 season, following four television films that had aired earlier in 1977. Ratings success by these movies led to the commissioning of a weekly series for the 1977–78 season, but it was canceled at the end of the first season due to a declining audience and high production costs. Plot The series stars Patrick Duffy as an amnesiac man given the name of Mark Harris, believed to be the only surviving citizen of the lost civilization of Atlantis. He possesses exceptional abilities, including the ability to breathe underwater and withstand extreme depth pressures, and superhuman strength. His hands and feet are webbed, his eyes are unusually sensitive to light, and he swims using his arms and legs in a fashion suggestive of an underwater butterfly stroke or dolphin kick. Following his discovery, he is recruited by the Foundation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Logan's Run (TV Series)
''Logan's Run'' is an American science fiction television series, a spin-off from the 1976 film of the same name. The series starred Gregory Harrison as Logan 5 (the title character), Heather Menzies as Jessica 6, and Randy Powell as Francis 7. This series was aired on CBS from September 16, 1977, to February 6, 1978. The series maintains the basic premise and visual style of the film in that Logan and Jessica have escaped from the "City of Domes" so that they will not have to die upon reaching the age of 30. The series differs from the plot of the movie in various ways, and depicts Logan and Jessica on the run in each episode in various locations on future Earth as they search for the mythical place known as "Sanctuary". Logan and Jessica are also assisted in each episode by an android called Rem (Donald Moffat) who did not appear in the film version. The series lasted 14 episodes before it was cancelled. Plot The series depicted Logan and Jessica escaping from the City of Do ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hardy Boys Mysteries
''The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries'' (re-titled ''The Hardy Boys'' for season three) is an American television mystery series based on the ''Hardy Boys'' and ''Nancy Drew'' juvenile novels. The series, which ran from January 30, 1977, to January 14, 1979, was produced by Glen A. Larson from Universal Television for ABC. Parker Stevenson and Shaun Cassidy starred as amateur detective brothers Frank and Joe Hardy, respectively, while Pamela Sue Martin (later Janet Louise Johnson) starred as amateur sleuth Nancy Drew. ''The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries'' was unusual in that it often dealt with the characters individually; the series alternated between episodes that featured the Hardys and episodes featuring Drew in its first season. As the series progressed, the two storylines crossed over, and the Nancy Drew character was drastically reduced, and then dropped, in favor of the Hardys. Synopsis Season one (1977) The titular "Hardy Boys", Frank and Joe, are brothers and ama ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Canadian Press
The Canadian Press (CP; french: La Presse canadienne, ) is a Canadian national news agency headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. Established in 1917 as a vehicle for the time's Canadian newspapers to exchange news and information, The Canadian Press has been a private, not-for-profit cooperative owned and operated by its member newspapers for most of its history. In mid-2010, however, it announced plans to become a for-profit business owned by three media companies once certain conditions were met. Over the years, The Canadian Press and its affiliates have adapted to reflect changes in the media industry, including technological changes and the growing demand for rapid news updates. It currently offers a wide variety of text, audio, photographic, video and graphic content to websites, radio, television, and commercial clients in addition to newspapers and its longstanding ally, the Associated Press (AP), a global news service based in the United States. History Initially, Canada ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
