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Morton Stevens
Morton Stevens (January 30, 1929 – November 11, 1991) was an American film score composer. In 1965, he became director of music for CBS West Coast operations. He is probably best known for composing the theme music for ''Hawaii Five-O'', a CBS television series for which he won two Emmy Awards in 1970 and 1974. Stevens was taught by Oscar-winning composer Jerry Goldsmith, with whom he frequently collaborated on other projects. Biography Stevens graduated from the Juilliard School in 1950, and within a few years began working as an arranger/conductor for Sammy Davis Jr. After Davis's longtime conductor, George Rhodes, died in 1985, Stevens was among those who filled that role again sporadically until Davis' death in 1990. In his later years, Stevens worked as conductor for other Vegas legends, including Jerry Lewis, and was musical director for the "Rat Pack" tour featuring Davis, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and—after Martin quit—Liza Minnelli. His classic theme for ''Ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Newark, New Jersey
Newark ( , ) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey and the seat of Essex County and the second largest city within the New York metropolitan area.New Jersey County Map New Jersey Department of State. Accessed July 10, 2017. The city had a population of 311,549 as of the , and was calculated at 307,220 by the Population Estimates Program for 2021, making it [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hawaii Five-0 (2010 TV Series)
''Hawaii Five-0'' is an American action police procedural television series that centers around a special police major crimes task force operating at the behest of the governor of Hawaii. It is a reboot of the 1968–1980 series ''Hawaii Five-O'' (the original series had the letter "O" instead of the number "0" in its title), which also aired on CBS. The series was produced by K/O Paper Products and 101st Street Entertainment, initially in association with CBS Productions, then CBS Television Studios starting in season three. The show received praise for its modern take on the original series. The series premiered on September 20, 2010, on CBS and aired on Mondays for its first three seasons. Beginning with season four, the program was moved to Fridays. ''Hawaii Five-0'' ran for seven additional seasons and concluded with its 240th and final episode on April 3, 2020. Peter M. Lenkov, one of the show's developers, created two additional police shows that were reboots of previo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Great White (1981 Film)
''Great White'' (a.k.a. ''The Last Shark''; it, L'ultimo squalo) is a 1981 Italian horror film directed by Enzo G. Castellari, having originally been assigned to Ruggero Deodato. In the film James Franciscus and Vic Morrow attempt to save hundreds of swimmers in a coastal resort after a large great white shark starts terrorizing the area and eating tourists. The film did well at the box office, grossing over $18 million in its first month in the United States; however, its North American release was later blocked after the filmmakers were accused of plagiarizing ''Jaws'' (1975). Plot While wind-surfing near the seaside community of Port Harbor, a young man is killed by a giant great white shark. Horror author Peter Benton and professional shark hunter Ron Hamer realize the truth, but ambitious mayor William Wells refuses to accept that a shark threat exists, fearing that a cancelled wind-surfing regatta would derail his campaign to become state governor. Wells has shark nets in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The One Man Jury
''The One Man Jury'' (released as ''The Loner'' on UK video) is a 1978 American neo-noir film directed by Charles Martin (1910-1983) and starring Jack Palance, Christopher Mitchum, Pamela Shoop, and Cara Williams. Plot Jim Wade (Jack Palance) is a ruthless cop with a bad reputation of being rude to suspects, informants, witnesses, and just about anyone who crosses paths with him in the wrong way. When a mysterious serial killer named the Slasher starts killing women, Wade vows to end the killing spree by any means possible, whether legal or not. Cast *Jack Palance as Lieutenant Wade *Christopher Mitchum as Sergeant Blake * Pamela Shoop as Wendy Sommerset * Cara Williams as Nancy *Joe Spinell as Mike *Jeff McCracken as Billy Joe *Alexandra Hay as Tessie *Angel Tompkins as Kitty *Andy Romano as Chickie * Tom Pedi as Angie *Richard Foronjy as Al *Frank Pesce as Freddie *Dick Yarmy Dick Yarmy (February 14, 1933 – May 5, 1992) was an American actor. He appeared in numerous f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wheels (novel)
''Wheels'' (1971) is a novel by Arthur Hailey, concerning the automobile industry and the day-to-day pressures involved in its operation. Novel The book's plot lines follow many of the topical issues of the 1970s, including race relations, corporate politics, and business ethics. The auto company of the novel, National Motors Corporation, is the little-disguised American Motors Corporation (AMC) that is the smallest domestic automaker. Adam Trenton is the ambitious executive in charge of project development with the goal of moving the company into making "cutting-edge" cars of the future. The characters are company insiders with "passions" of those "caught up in the world's fiercest power game." Television miniseries The novel was made into a TV miniseries in 1978 directed by Jerry London and starring Rock Hudson (as Adam Trenton), Lee Remick (as Erica Trenton), Blair Brown (as Barbara Lipton), Ralph Bellamy (as Lowell Baxter), Anthony Franciosa (as Smokey Stevenson), John Beck ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diamond Head
Diamond Head or Diamondhead may refer to: Film and television * Diamondhead, a character in the television series ''Ben 10'' * ''Diamond Head'' (film), 1963 * ''The Diamond Head Game'', a 1975 American game show Music * Diamond Head (English band), a British heavy metal band formed in 1976 ** ''Diamond Head'' (Diamond Head album), Diamond Head's self-titled seventh studio album * Diamond Head (Japanese band), a Japanese pop/rock band formed in 2000 * ''Diamond Head'' (Phil Manzanera album), a 1975 album by Phil Manzanera * ''Diamondhead'' (album), a 2008 album by jazz saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman * "Diamond Head", an instrumental song by The Beach Boys from the 1968 album ''Friends'' * "Diamond Head" (song), an instrumental song by The Ventures from the 1964 album ''Walk, Don't Run, Vol. 2'' Places * Diamond Head, Hawaii, volcanic cone on the Hawaiian island of Oahu * Diamondhead, Mississippi Other uses * Diamondhead (comics) Diamondhead is a fictional character app ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Disappearance Of Flight 412
''The Disappearance of Flight 412'' is a 1974 made-for-television science fiction drama film starring Glenn Ford, Bradford Dillman, David Soul and Guy Stockwell. The film was shown as an NBC World Premiere Movie in 1974. Plot U.S. Air Force Colonel Pete Moore (Glenn Ford) is the commander of the Whitney Air Force Base 458th Radar Test Group, which has been experiencing electrical difficulties aboard its aircraft. To find the problem, he sends a four-man crew on Flight 412, with Captain Bishop (David Soul) as commander. Lt Podryski (Greg Mullavey), Capt Riggs (Robert F. Lyons), and Lt Ferguson (Stanley Bennett Clay) are Bishop's crew. Shortly into the test, the Grumman Gulfstream II jet, a small twin-engine VIP transport, picks up three blips on radar. Subsequently, two fighters scramble to investigate and mysteriously disappear. At this point, Flight 412 is forced to land by an unnamed top-level military intelligence group that debunks UFO sightings (referred to throughout the film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Horror At 37,000 Feet
''The Horror at 37,000 Feet'' is a 1973 American supernatural horror television film directed by David Lowell Rich. The film stars Chuck Connors, Buddy Ebsen, Tammy Grimes, William Shatner, and Paul Winfield. It centers on hapless passengers and crew members plagued by demonic forces from within the baggage hold. Plot On a Boeing 747 flight from London to New York piloted by Captain Ernie Slade (Chuck Connors), a wealthy architect (Roy Thinnes) and his wife (Jane Merrow) have placed a druidic sacrificial altar in the baggage hold of the airliner. Aboard for the ill-fated trip is ex-priest Paul Kovalik (William Shatner) and millionaire Glenn Farlee (Buddy Ebsen). Soon after takeoff, crew and passengers alike face the supernatural horror that is unleashed from the baggage compartment — the ghosts of the druids, seeking revenge for being uprooted from their ancient home. After the demonic ghosts force the plane back towards London with gale-force winds, they begin freezing th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Strangers In 7A
''The Strangers in 7A'' is a 1972 American made-for-television thriller drama film directed by Paul Wendkos and starring Andy Griffith, Ida Lupino, and Michael Brandon. It is based on the 1971 novel of the same title by Fielden Farrington and originally aired on CBS on November 14, 1972. The film was the first real dramatic role for Griffith following his eight-year run on ''The Andy Griffith Show'', and his two unsuccessful series follow-ups (''Headmaster'' and ''The New Andy Griffith Show ''The New Andy Griffith Show'' is an American sitcom that was broadcast in the United States on CBS in 1971 on Fridays at 8:30 ET. It debuted on January 8, 1971, and ended on May 21, 1971. History Actor Andy Griffith had left his first sitcom, ...''). The film would lead Griffith to star in a series of TV-movies throughout the entire 1970s and most of the 1980s before he re-emerged with another successful series ('' Matlock''). Plot Artie Sawyer (Griffith) is a World War II veteran who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deadly Harvest (1972 Film)
''Deadly Harvest'' is a made for TV movie produced by CBS. It was shown in September 1972 and in July 1973, and not to be confused with ''Deadly Harvest'' (2008), a German / South African remake of the German cult film ''Fleisch (1979)''. Plot Richard Boone, Patty Duke and Michael Constantine star in this suspense drama of a man whose past as a freedom fighter who has defector, defected from an Iron Curtain country, finally catches up with him. After living quietly in California's wine country under an assumed name, Anton Solea, played by Boone, is suddenly the target of a would be assassin. Patty Duke plays a peace activist who tags along with Solea as he is pursued by the unknown enemy. Constantine plays a neighboring grape grower who lends Solea a helping hand. Cast *Richard Boone... Anton Solca *Patty Duke ... Jenny *Michael Constantine ... Stefan Groza *Jack Kruschen... Vartanian *Murray Hamilton ... Sheriff Bill Jessup *Jack De Mave ... Franklin *Bill McKeever ...Deputy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Spy With My Face
''The Spy with My Face'' is a 1965 spy-fi spy film based on ''The Man from U.N.C.L.E.'' television series. Robert Vaughn and David McCallum reprised their roles as secret agents Napoleon Solo and Illya Kuryakin respectively. THRUSH tries to steal a super weapon by substituting a double for Solo. The film was directed by John Newland. It is the second U.N.C.L.E. film, consisting of the November 1964 TV episode "The Double Affair" and additional footage. Directed by John Newland, the film also was released to theaters in the United States in 1966 as a double feature with '' To Trap a Spy''. "Alpine" sequences were filmed at the Griffith Park Observatory in California. Sequences added to the original ''The Double Affair'' for a feature were reused in ''The Four-Steps Affair'' and ''The Dippy Blonde Affair'' episodes of the series. Plot Mr. Waverly (Leo G. Carroll) gives U.N.C.L.E. agents Solo, Kuryakin, Arsene Coria (Fabrizio Mioni) from Italy, and Namana (Bill Gunn) from Liberia t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wild And Wonderful
''Wild and Wonderful'' is a 1964 comedy film directed by Michael Anderson and starring Tony Curtis and Christine Kaufmann. The screenplay concerns a clever French poodle named Monsieur Cognac, and the dog's effect on the newly married couple portrayed by Curtis and Kaufmann. The film was Curtis's last under his long contractual relationship with Universal Studios. Plot "Monsieur Cognac" is a white male poodle, a television and advertising star of 1960s Paris. The pampered pooch takes time out periodically by escaping his young mistress, Mademoiselle Giselle Ponchon, to roam the streets of Paris by night. At a jazz bar American Terry Williams is performing with his combo. Monsieur Cognac takes a sip of the eponymous beverage from one of the musician's cups, but is really there to see the pretty female poodles appearing on the program. He teams up with Terry on a pub crawl, gets drunk - and accidentally turns green. Terry meets Giselle, Monsieur Cognac's owner, the following mor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
