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Sonya Eddy
Sonya Eddy (June 17, 1967 – December 19, 2022) was an American actress. Early life and education Eddy was born in Concord, California, on June 17, 1967. She majored in theatre and dance at University of California, Davis and received her B.A. in 1992. Career Eddy made her acting debut in the Ruby Dee's play ''Zora Is My Name'' in 1990. Other stage credits included ''The Comedy of Errors'', The Witch in Stephen Sondheim's ''Into the Woods'' and Bloody Mary in '' South Pacific''. She moved to Los Angeles and appeared in such sitcoms as '' Married... with Children'', ''The Drew Carey Show'', ''Murphy Brown'', ''Seinfeld'' and ''Home Improvement''. From 2004 to 2005, she had a recurring role on ''Joan of Arcadia''. In 2006, Eddy began playing Epiphany Johnson on ''General Hospital'' on a recurring basis. From 2007 to 2008, she was a regular cast member on the spin-off, '' General Hospital: Night Shift''. From 2016 to 2019, she played Tammy in the truTV comedy series, ''Those Wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Concord, California
Concord ( ) is the largest city in Contra Costa County, California. According to an estimate completed by the United States Census Bureau, the city had a population of 129,295 in 2019 making it the eighth largest city in the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in 1869 as Todos Santos by Don Salvio Pacheco II, a noted Californio ranchero, the name was later changed to Concord. The city is a major regional suburban East Bay center within the San Francisco Bay Area, and is east of San Francisco. History The valleys north of Mount Diablo were inhabited by the Miwok people, who hunted elk and fished in the numerous streams flowing from the mountain into the San Francisco Bay. It is important to note Miwok and other indigenous people still live within city limits. In 1772, Spanish explorers began to cross the area but did not settle there. In 1834, the Mexican land grant Rancho Monte del Diablo at the base of Mount Diablo was granted to Salvio Pacheco (for whom the nearby town ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
General Hospital
''General Hospital'' (often abbreviated as ''GH'') is an American daytime television soap opera. It is listed in ''Guinness World Records'' as the list of longest-running television shows by category, longest-running American soap opera in production, and the second in American history after ''Guiding Light''. Concurrently, it is the world's third longest-running scripted drama series in production after British serials ''The Archers'' and ''Coronation Street'', as well as the world's second-longest-running televised soap opera still in production. ''General Hospital'' premiered on the American Broadcasting Company, ABC television network on April 1, 1963. ''General Hospital'' is the longest-running serial produced in Hollywood, and the longest-running entertainment program in ABC television history. It holds the record for most Daytime Emmy Awards for Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series, with 14 wins. The show was created by husband-and-wife soap writers Frank an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Klumps
''Nutty Professor II: The Klumps'' is a 2000 American science fiction dark comedy film directed by Peter Segal. It is the sequel to the 1996 film ''The Nutty Professor''. In contrast to the previous film, subplots which are centered on the parents of protagonist Sherman Klump occupy a substantial part of the film. Members of the Klump family, including Sherman's parents, also provide an increased level of comic relief. Plot Professor Sherman Klump has created a new de-aging formula. He is also in love with DNA researcher, Denise Gaines, developer of a method to isolate genetic material. Despite his good fortune, Sherman's major problem is his id alter ego, Buddy Love. He is still ingrained inside him and has begun to periodically take control of his body. Buddy's antics culminate in the corruption of Sherman's attempted proposal to Denise into a mortifying display of perversion. Determined to be rid of Buddy permanently, and despite his assistant, Jason, warning him of poten ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inspector Gadget (film)
''Inspector Gadget'' is a 1999 American Superhero film, superhero comedy film directed by David Kellogg and written by Kerry Ehrin and Zak Penn from a story by Ehrin and Dana Olsen. Loosely based on the Inspector Gadget (1983 TV series), 1980s animated television series of the same name, the film stars Matthew Broderick as the title character, Rupert Everett as Dr. Claw, Michelle Trachtenberg as Penny, and Dabney Coleman as Chief Quimby. Three new characters were introduced such as Dr. Brenda Bradford (played by Joely Fisher), Mayor Wilson (played by Cheri Oteri) and the Gadgetmobile (voiced by D. L. Hughley). The film tells the story of how Inspector Gadget and Dr. Claw came to be. It was filmed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and Los Angeles, California, with the castle-like main tower of Pittsburgh's PPG Place playing a central role. Produced by Caravan Pictures and DIC Entertainment (which was owned by The Walt Disney Company at the time of production), t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blast From The Past (film)
''Blast from the Past'' is a 1999 American romantic comedy fantasy film directed by Hugh Wilson (director), Hugh Wilson and starring Brendan Fraser, Alicia Silverstone, Christopher Walken, Sissy Spacek, and Dave Foley. The film focuses on a naive 35-year-old man, Adam Webber, who has spent his entire life (1962-1997) living in a Cold War-era fallout shelter built by his Survivalism, survivalist, Anti-communism, anti-Communist father, who believes the United States has suffered a Soviet Union, Soviet Nuclear warfare, nuclear attack (in reality, a plane crashed into their house). When the doors unlock after 35 years (the amount of time his father believes the nuclear fallout will take to clear), Adam emerges into the modern world, where his innocence and old-fashioned views put him at comedic odds with others. The film received mixed reviews from critics and was a box office disappointment. Plot In 1962, eccentric American scientist Dr. Calvin Webber believes nuclear war with the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patch Adams (film)
''Patch Adams'' is a 1998 American biographical comedy-drama film directed by Tom Shadyac and starring Robin Williams in the lead role, Monica Potter, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Bob Gunton, Daniel London, and Peter Coyote. Set in the late 1960s/early 1970s, it is loosely based on the life story of Dr. Hunter "Patch" Adams and the book ''Gesundheit: Good Health Is a Laughing Matter'' by Dr. Adams and Maureen Mylander. It received generally unfavorable reviews from critics, with criticism for the sentimentality and direction. Despite the terrible reviews, the film was a box office success grossing $202.3 million against a $50–90 million budget. Plot In 1969, Hunter "Patch" Adams, after developing suicidal thoughts, admits himself to a mental institution. Once there, he finds that using humor, rather than doctor-centered psychotherapy, better helps his fellow patients and provides him with a new purpose in life. Because of this, he wants to become a medical doctor, and swiftly lea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Godson (film)
''The Godson'' is a 1998 comedy film directed by Bob Hoge, starring Rodney Dangerfield, Kevin McDonald and Dom DeLuise. The film is a parody of ''The Godfather'' film series and '' Scarface'', as well as other gangster films that were popular in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Cast *Rodney Dangerfield as The Rodfather *Kevin McDonald as Guppy Calzone (credited as Kevin Hamilton McDonald) *Dom DeLuise as The Oddfather *Fabiana Udenio as Don Na *Lou Ferrigno as Bugsy/Alice *Paul Greenberg as Frito Calzone *Carol DeLuise as Mama Calzone (as Carol Arthur) * Barbara Crampton as Goldy *Bob Hoge as Sunny Calzone (as Bob 'The Sicilian Salami' Hoge) *Pat Crawford Brown as Toenail Lady *Bobbie Brown as Sunny's Babe Reception As it is a direct-to-video release, there were few critical reviews. On IMDb IMDb (an abbreviation of Internet Movie Database) is an online database of information related to films, television series, home videos, video games, and streaming content online – in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sour Grapes (1998 Film)
''Sour Grapes'' is a 1998 American black comedy film written and directed by Larry David and starring Steven Weber, Craig Bierko, Viola Harris, Karen Sillas, and Matt Keeslar. It was released on April 17, 1998, by Columbia Pictures. Plot Richie Maxwell is down to his last quarter at a slot machine in Atlantic City, so he asks cousin Evan for two more coins for one more spin — a spin that wins a $400,000 jackpot. The joy of victory is quickly replaced by a fierce disagreement over who deserves what. Richie begins by offering Evan a very small percentage of his winnings. Evan didn't expect anything at first but now he is offended because he provided two-thirds of the money Richie sank into the machine. A bitter feud develops. Richie, a sneaker designer, hogs all the money and quits his job. Evan, a doctor, is so annoyed that, as a prank, he lets Richie believe he is dying. By the time he reveals the joke, Richie has done something drastic. The more rattled Evan gets, the more d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Motel Blue
''Motel Blue'' (also known as ''Blue Motel'') is a 1997 thriller film directed by Sam Firstenberg and starring Sean Young. Plot Kyle Rivers has joined the Department of Defense as an investigator. Her first assignment is to do a background check on Lana Hawking, scientist for a top secret clearance. Cast * Sean Young as Lana Hawking * Soleil Moon Frye as Agent Kyle Rivers * Rob Stewart as Agent Daniel Larimer * Robert Vaughn as Chief MacIntyre * Spencer Rochfort as Steven Butler * Barry Sattels as Wayne Hawking * Seymour Cassel as Capistrano Minister * Malcolm Yates as Dr. Jeremy Marks * James Michael Tyler as Oscar Bevins * Lou Rawls as Gospel Minister * John LaMotta as Agent Sands * Sonya Eddy Sonya Eddy (June 17, 1967 – December 19, 2022) was an American actress. Early life and education Eddy was born in Concord, California, on June 17, 1967. She majored in theatre and dance at University of California, Davis and received her B.A. ... as Motel Blue ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
High School High
''High School High'' is a 1996 American comedy film about an inner city high school in the Los Angeles, California area, starring Jon Lovitz, Tia Carrere, Mekhi Phifer, Louise Fletcher, Malinda Williams, and Brian Hooks. It is a spoof of movies concerning idealistic teachers(see e.g. ''To Sir, with Love'') being confronted with a class of cynical teenagers, disengaged by conventional schooling, and loosely parodies ''Blackboard Jungle'', '' High School Confidential'', ''The Principal'', ''Dangerous Minds'', '' Lean on Me'', ''The Substitute'', ''Stand and Deliver'', and '' Grease''. The film is dedicated to the memories of casting director Elisabeth Leustig and actor Lexie Bigham, both of whom were killed in automobile crashes shortly after filming was completed. Plot Richard Clark is an unsatisfied prep school teacher at the fictional Wellington Academy, who accepts a job at inner city Marion Barry High School, much to the chagrin of his boss and father, Wellington headmaster T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The New York Times
''The New York Times'' (''the Times'', ''NYT'', or the Gray Lady) is a daily newspaper based in New York City with a worldwide readership reported in 2020 to comprise a declining 840,000 paid print subscribers, and a growing 6 million paid digital subscribers. It also is a producer of popular podcasts such as '' The Daily''. Founded in 1851 by Henry Jarvis Raymond and George Jones, it was initially published by Raymond, Jones & Company. The ''Times'' has won 132 Pulitzer Prizes, the most of any newspaper, and has long been regarded as a national " newspaper of record". For print it is ranked 18th in the world by circulation and 3rd in the U.S. The paper is owned by the New York Times Company, which is publicly traded. It has been governed by the Sulzberger family since 1896, through a dual-class share structure after its shares became publicly traded. A. G. Sulzberger, the paper's publisher and the company's chairman, is the fifth generation of the family to head the pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hollywood Reporter
''The Hollywood Reporter'' (''THR'') is an American digital and print magazine which focuses on the Cinema of the United States, Hollywood film industry, film, television, and entertainment industries. It was founded in 1930 as a daily trade paper, and in 2010 switched to a weekly Wide-format printer, large-format print magazine with a revamped website. As of 2020, the day-to-day operations of the company are handled by Penske Media Corporation through a joint venture with Eldridge Industries. History Early years; 1930–1987 ''The Hollywood Reporter'' was founded in 1930 by William R. Wilkerson, William R. "Billy" Wilkerson (1890–1962) as Hollywood's first daily entertainment trade newspaper. The first edition appeared on September 3, 1930, and featured Wilkerson's front-page "Tradeviews" column, which became influential. The newspaper appeared Monday-to-Saturday for the first 10 years, except for a brief period, then Monday-to-Friday from 1940. Wilkerson used caustic articles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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