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Roy Fegan
Roy Fegan (born January 27, 1961, in Los Angeles, California) is an American actor, producer, director and president of 3inaRo Entertainment. He is best known for his role as Simon Caine in the 1993 film '' The Meteor Man''. Career Some of his other acting credits include the television series ''The Shield'', ''Will & Grace'', ''The Jamie Foxx Show'', '' Matlock'', ''Touched by an Angel'', ''Martin'', '' Married... with Children'' and '' Hangin' with Mr. Cooper''. He also appeared in the video game ''Titanfall''. Fegan is writer and producer of hit musical '' Treat Her Like a Lady''. Besides '' The Meteor Man'', Fegan has worked numerous times with actor/director Robert Townsend, first in the film ''Hollywood Shuffle'' (1987), along with ''I'm Gonna Git You Sucka'' (1988), ''The Five Heartbeats'' (1991) and episodes on the HBO television series ''Partners in Crime''. Fegan guest-starred in the seventh episode of the second season of '' Scream Queens'' as Slade Hornborn, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles ( ; es, Los Ángeles, link=no , ), often referred to by its initials L.A., is the largest city in the state of California and the second most populous city in the United States after New York City, as well as one of the world's most populous megacities. Los Angeles is the commercial, financial, and cultural center of Southern California. With a population of roughly 3.9 million residents within the city limits , Los Angeles is known for its Mediterranean climate, ethnic and cultural diversity, being the home of the Hollywood film industry, and its sprawling metropolitan area. The city of Los Angeles lies in a basin in Southern California adjacent to the Pacific Ocean in the west and extending through the Santa Monica Mountains and north into the San Fernando Valley, with the city bordering the San Gabriel Valley to it's east. It covers about , and is the county seat of Los Angeles County, which is the most populous county in the United States with an estim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Townsend (actor)
Robert Townsend (born February 6, 1957) is an American actor, director, comedian, and writer. Townsend is best known for directing the films ''Hollywood Shuffle'' (1987), ''Eddie Murphy Raw'' (1987), '' The Meteor Man'' (1993), ''The Five Heartbeats'' (1991) and various other films and stand-up specials. He is especially known for his eponymous self-titled character, Robert Peterson as the starring role as on The WB sitcom ''The Parent 'Hood'' (1995–1999), a series which he created and of which directed select episodes. Townsend is also known for his role as Donald "Duck" Matthews in his 1991 film ''The Five Heartbeats.'' He later wrote, directed and produced Making The Five Heartbeats (2018), a documentary film about the production process and behind the scenes insight into creating the film. Townsend is also known for his production company Townsend Entertainment which has produced films ''Playin' for Love'', ''In the Hive'' and more. During the 1980s and early–1990s, Townse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living Dolls
''Living Dolls'' is an American sitcom featured on the fall 1989 schedule of ABC. It was a spin-off created by a writer from '' Who's the Boss?'' and featuring characters introduced during an episode of that show. The show was the acting debut of Halle Berry. Both ''Who's the Boss?'' and ''Living Dolls'' were produced by ELP Communications through Columbia Pictures Television and ABC. Synopsis The show featured Charlie Briscoe ( Leah Remini), a friend of Samantha Micelli (the ''Who's the Boss?'' character played by Alyssa Milano). Samantha is dabbling in a modeling career and Charlie, a friend from Samantha's old Brooklyn neighborhood, comes to visit. While doing some test shots for a dog food commercial, it is discovered that Charlie is very photogenic. Charlie is then befriended by the owner of a modeling agency for teenage girls, Trish Carlin (Michael Learned). Trish is also a friend of advertising executive Angela Bower, one of the main characters on ''Who's the Boss?''. Tri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
227 (TV Series)
''227'' is an American sitcom television series that originally aired on NBC from September 14, 1985, to May 6, 1990. The series stars Marla Gibbs as Mary Jenkins, a sharp-tongued, city resident gossip and housewife. Other main characters include her husband Lester (Hal Williams), their daughter Brenda (Regina King), landlady Rose Holloway (Alaina Reed Hall), and neighbors Sandra Clark (Jackée Harry) and Pearl Shay (Helen Martin). Origins The series was adapted from a play written in 1978 by Christine Houston about the lives of women in a predominantly black apartment building in 1950s Chicago. The setting of the series, however, was changed to present-day Washington, D.C. The show was created as a starring vehicle for Marla Gibbs, who had become famous as Florence Johnston, the maid on ''The Jeffersons'', and had starred in Houston's play in Los Angeles. This role was similar in nature to that of tart-tongued Florence; Gibbs' character, housewife Mary Jenkins, loved a good goss ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985 TV Series)
''Alfred Hitchcock Presents'', sometimes called ''The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents'', is an American anthology series that aired on NBC from 1985 to 1986 and on the USA Network from 1987 to 1989. The series is an updated version of the 1955 eponymous series. The series aired 76 episodes. Background In 1985, NBC aired a new made-for-television film based upon the series, combining newly filmed stories with colorized footage of Alfred Hitchcock from the original series introducing each segment. The segments were "Incident in a Small Jail," adapted and directed by Joel Oliansky, "Man from the South," adapted and directed by Steve De Jarnatt, "Bang! You're Dead!," adapted by Harold Swanton and Christopher Crowe and directed by Randa Haines, and "An Unlocked Window," adapted and directed by Fred Walton. The film was a ratings success. Format A new ''Alfred Hitchcock Presents'' series debuted in the fall of 1985 and retained the same format as the film – newly filmed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Misfits Of Science
''Misfits of Science'' is an American science fiction comedy-drama television series created by James D. Parriott that aired on NBC from October 4, 1985, to February 21, 1986. Plot The series discussed super-powered humans and their madcap adventures. The team is formed by Dr. Billy Hayes, a research scientist at the ''Humanidyne Institute'' who specializes in "human anomalies". He works with shrinking Dr. Elvin "El" Lincoln, and together they recruit electrically powered Johnny Bukowski, a rock-and-roll musician, and Gloria Dinallo, a telekinetic teenager. Production A double-length TV pilot and 15 additional episodes were produced; however, one episode did not air before the show was cancelled due to low ratings. The name "Misfits of Science" and other conceptual ideas were the brainchild of then-president of NBC Entertainment, Brandon Tartikoff. He explained of the series "We'll rely on the ''National Enquirer'' for story ideas. It's loosely inspired by the dynamics we s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hunter (1984 American TV Series)
''Hunter'' is an American crime drama television series created by Frank Lupo, which ran on NBC from September 18, 1984 to April 26, 1991. It stars Fred Dryer as Sgt. Rick Hunter and Stepfanie Kramer as Sgt. Dee Dee McCall. The title character Sgt. Rick Hunter is a wily, physically imposing, often rule-breaking homicide detective with the Los Angeles Police Department. The show's executive producer during the first season was Stephen J. Cannell, whose company produced the series. The show, known for its graphic depiction of violence, aired for seven seasons, with 153 episodes. Stepfanie Kramer left after the sixth season (1990) to pursue other acting and musical opportunities. In the seventh and final season, Hunter partnered with two different female officers. Episodes Season one (1984–85) The show began in a Tuesday night time slot with the two-part pilot episodes of "Hunter" initially broadcast in a time slot on a Friday night, competing for ratings against the popu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
House Party 3
''House Party 3'' is a 1994 American comedy film, starring Kid 'n Play, Bernie Mac, and TLC. It is the third installment of the ''House Party'' film series. This was intended to be the last film in the franchise, ending it as a trilogy, but a stand-alone direct to video sequel, '' House Party 4: Down to the Last Minute'', was released six years later. This is also Chris Tucker's debut on film as well as the first film in the series that Martin Lawrence does not reprise his role as Bilal, nor was he mentioned. Also absent in ''House Party 3'' are three of the members of the R&B group Full Force, who played the bullies in the first two films. Plot Christopher, a.k.a. Kid is marrying his girlfriend Veda, while his best friend Peter, a.k.a. Play is dipping his fingers into the music business and attempting to manage a roughneck female rap act called Sex as a Weapon. Play books the ladies for a concert with heavy-hitting promoter Showboat, but when they decide to fire Play and hire a ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Three Muscatels
''The Three Muscatels'' is a 1991 American parody comedy-drama film directed by Romell Foster-Owens. The film stars Richard Pryor and his then wife Flynn Belaine, who also wrote the script with Cal Wilson. The film is based on the 1844 novel ''The Three Musketeers'' by Alexandre Dumas. This was Richard Pryor's last theatrically released film for which he received star billing in a dramatic role. It premiered at the African-American Film Marketplace in November 1991. Plot Donna Bon Viant (Flynn Belaine) is a college student, who has to complete an assignment on the 14th century for her African-American literature class. She chooses to base her writings on The Three Musketeers, a famous novel by Alexandre Dumas. Donna begins to read the novel and falls asleep in the process. She dreams a zany dream involving the adventures of "The Three Muscatels". The adventures include a number of people in Donna's life including students in her class, members of her family, and an alcoholic she me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Syngenor
''Syngenor'' (also known as ''Scared To Death 2'') is a 1990 B-movie, B horror film, horror/Science fiction film, science fiction film that was a sequel to the 1980 film ''Scared to Death (1981 film), Scared to Death''. The film was directed by George Elanjian Jr and written by Michael Carmody and Brent V. Friedman. It features David Gale (actor), David Gale and Kathryn Noble.Synpase Films DVD Case, 2008. Last accessed: September 2009. Synopsis Norton Cyberdyne provides high-tech military technology and their latest super weapon is "Syngenor" (SYNthesized GENetic ORganism). A prototype breaks loose and starts leaving a trail of bodies. As bodies pile up other Syngenors emerge from the basement and a battle rages between the monsters and the corporate humans. Production Producer Jack F. Murphy saw the original ''Scared to Death'' and was so impressed with the monster that he wanted to make another film utilizing the same monster design. However, since the first film was so low-budg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
They Call Me Bruce?
''They Call Me Bruce?'' (also known as ''They Call Me Bruce'') is a 1982 American action comedy film directed by Elliott Hong, written by David B. Randolph and starring Johnny Yune and Margaux Hemingway. The film was followed by a sequel, '' They Still Call Me Bruce'' (1987), which also starred Johnny Yune. Plot The film opens with a young boy running to meet his grandfather (played by Yune), who lies dying on his bed. The young boy sadly explains that he could not find the medicine required to cure his grandfather's ailment and wonders aloud who will take care of him after his grandfather dies. His dying grandfather attempts to reassure the young boy and explains that he should go to America. He further explains that when he was younger and working as a merchant marine, he met "the most beautiful girl" in America and tells the young boy that if he goes there, she will take very good care of him. As the young boy is asking how to find her, his grandfather dies and the film fa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scream Queens (season 2)
The second season of the black comedy Slasher film, slasher television program, television series ''Scream Queens (2015 TV series), Scream Queens'' aired on FOX Broadcasting Company, Fox. Fox renewed the series for a second season on January 15, 2016. It premiered on September 20, 2016 and concluded on December 20, 2016. The season consists of 10 episodes. Emma Roberts, Abigail Breslin, Billie Lourd, Lea Michele, Keke Palmer, Niecy Nash, Glen Powell, Oliver Hudson and Jamie Lee Curtis reprise their roles from the Scream Queens (season 1), previous season. John Stamos, Taylor Lautner, James Earl and Kirstie Alley were added to the main cast. Unlike the first season, which took place in a sorority house, the second season takes place in a hospital. On May 15, 2017, Fox announced the cancellation of the series, making this the final season of the show until Ryan Murphy announced that a third season had begun development in May 2020. Plot After the events at Wallace University, Dean C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
