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Robert Guenette
Robert Guenette (January 12, 1935, Holyoke, Massachusetts – October 31, 2003, Los Angeles, California) was an American film producer, screenwriter, film director, television director and television producer, recipient of the Directors Guild of America Award. Guenette is considered one of the first documentary directors to introduce the "newsreel style" in documentaries. He and his son, Mark, were co-founders of the International Documentary Association. Filmography Writer, cinema * '' The Defector'' (1966) * '' The Tree'' (1969) * '' The Mysterious Monsters'' (1975) * ''The Man Who Saw Tomorrow'' (1981) Director, cinema * '' The Tree'' (1969) * '' The Mysterious Monsters'' (1975) * ''The Man Who Saw Tomorrow'' (1981) Director, TV documentaries * '' Our War in Vietnam'' (1962) * '' National Geographic Specials'' (1965, TV series) * '' They've Killed President Lincoln!'' (1971) * '' Appointment with Destiny'' (1971-1973, TV series, Guenette directed 4 episodes out of a tot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holyoke, Massachusetts
Holyoke is a city in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States, that lies between the western bank of the Connecticut River and the Mount Tom Range. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 38,238. Located north of Springfield, Holyoke is part of the Springfield Metropolitan Area, one of the two distinct metropolitan areas in Massachusetts. Holyoke is among the early planned industrial cities in the United States. Built in tandem with the Holyoke Dam to utilize the water power of Hadley Falls, it is one of a handful of cities in New England built on the grid plan. During the late 19th century the city produced an estimated 80% of the writing paper used in the United States and was home to the largest paper mill architectural firm in the country, as well as the largest paper, silk, and alpaca wool mills in the world. Although a considerably smaller number of businesses in Holyoke work in the paper industry today, it is still commonly referred to as "The Paper ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Mysterious Monsters
''The Mysterious Monsters'' (also known as ''Bigfoot: The Mysterious Monster'') is a 1976 documentary film written and directed by Robert Guenette about the cryptids Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, and the Yeti. It contained content from Guenette’s made-for-TV movie ''Monsters! Mysteries or Myths?'' that aired on CBS on November 25, 1974. That version had been produced by David L. Wolper in cooperation with the Smithsonian Institution and was narrated by Rod Serling. ''The Mysterious Monsters'' was one of the first theatrical releases produced by Sunn Classic Pictures. It was narrated by actor Peter Graves. The film investigated not only the possibility of Bigfoot's existence but also of the Loch Ness Monster and the Yeti (the Abominable Snowman). It featured dramatic reenactments of various reported Bigfoot sightings. The film showed one witness being given a lie detector test, another being placed under hypnosis. ''The Mysterious Monsters'' was the first movie to feature th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Flintstones' 25th Anniversary Celebration
''The Flintstones' 25th Anniversary Celebration'' is a 1986 American live-action/animated television special produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions in association with Robert Guenette Productions, which premiered on CBS on May 20, 1986. Hosted by special guests Tim Conway, Harvey Korman, and Vanna White, the program commemorated the 25th anniversary of television's first prime time animated series ''The Flintstones'' featuring clips from the show's many episodes and its spin-offs with new animation and musical segments. Voice cast *Henry Corden as Fred Flintstone *Jean Vander Pyl as Wilma Flintstone *Daws Butler as Yogi Bear, Huckleberry Hound, Quick Draw McGraw Special appearances * Joseph Barbera *William Hanna *The cast of ''Kate & Allie'': Susan Saint James, Jane Curtin, Ari Meyers, Allison Smith (actress), Allison Smith, Frederick Koehler *Ed McMahon *Telly Savalas *Sting (musician), Sting *Ruth Westheimer, Dr. Ruth Westheimer (Dr. Ruth) Production credits *Executive P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Return Of The Jedi
''Return of the Jedi'' (also known as ''Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi'' is a 1983 American epic space opera film directed by Richard Marquand. The screenplay is by Lawrence Kasdan and George Lucas from a story by Lucas, who was also the executive producer. The sequel to ''Star Wars'' (1977) and '' The Empire Strikes Back'' (1980), it is the third installment in the original ''Star Wars'' trilogy, the third film to be produced, and the sixth chronological film in the "Skywalker saga". The film stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew and Frank Oz. Set one year after ''The Empire Strikes Back'', the Galactic Empire, under the direction of the Emperor, is constructing a second Death Star in order to crush the Rebel Alliance once and for all. Since the Emperor plans to personally oversee the final stages of its construction, the Rebel Fleet launches a full-scale attack on th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
