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The Secret War Of Jackie's Girls
''The Secret War of Jackie's Girls'' is a 1980 American TV movie that was conceived as a pilot but never went to series. It is about female pilots who undertake secret missions in World War II. The pilot was directed by Gordon Hessler. Cast *Lee Purcell * Mariette Hartley *Dee Wallace Production The success of ''Charlie's Angels'' in the 1976-77 ratings season prompted all the American TV networks to feature more sexy young women in action-orientated roles, either adding them to existing programs or introducing new shows that focused on them. NBC picked up ''The Bionic Woman'' from ABC and also added young female characters to the 1977-78 seasons of ''Baa Baa Black Sheep'' and ''BJ and the Bear''. They introduced several new shows with female sex symbol leads such as ''Quark'', '' The Roller Girls'' and ''Who's Watching the Kids?'', as well as commissioning pilots for several series which were direct imitations of ''Charlie's Angels'': ''The Secret War of Jackie's Girls'', ''The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gordon Hessler
Gordon Hessler (12 December 1925 – 19 January 2014) was a German-born British film and television director, screenwriter, and producer. Biography Early Years Born in Berlin, Germany,Ephraim Katz, Katz, Ephraim. ''The Film Encyclopedia'', Harper Perennial, 1994, 2nd Edition, pg. 622. he was raised in England and studied at the University of Reading. While a teenager, he moved to the United States and directed a series of short films and documentaries.McGee, Mark Thomas. ''Faster and Furiouser: The Revised and Fattened Fable of American International Pictures'', McFarland & Company, Inc., 1996, pgs. 278–281. Television Universal Studios hired Hessler as a story publisher's reader, reader for the ''Alfred Hitchcock Presents'' television series. He became story editor for two seasons (1960–1962) for that series, then served as the associate producer for ''The Alfred Hitchcock Hour'' from 1962 until its cancellation in 1965. He also directed episodes of that series. Hessler ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BJ And The Bear
''B.J. and the Bear'' is an American action comedy television series which aired on NBC from February 10, 1979, to May 9, 1981. Created by Glen A. Larson and Christopher Crowe, the series stars Greg Evigan. The series was produced when the CB radio and trucking craze had peaked in the United States, following the 1974–1976 television series '' Movin' On,'' the number one song "Convoy" (1975) by C. W. McCall, as well as the films '' White Line Fever'' (1975), ''Smokey and the Bandit'' (1977), ''Convoy'' (1978), and ''Every Which Way but Loose'' (1978). The theme song, also titled "B.J. and the Bear", was written by Glen Larson and performed by Greg Evigan. Premise and storylines Greg Evigan stars as Billie Joe "B.J." McKay, a professional freelance itinerant trucker who travels the country's highways in a red and white Kenworth K-100 Aerodyne (a COE semi truck) with his pet chimpanzee Bear (named after Bear Bryant, the famed football coach for the University of Alabama). ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Television Films
American(s) may refer to: * American, something of, from, or related to the United States of America, commonly known as the "United States" or "America" ** Americans, citizens and nationals of the United States of America ** American ancestry, people who self-identify their ancestry as "American" ** American English, the set of varieties of the English language native to the United States ** Native Americans in the United States, indigenous peoples of the United States * American, something of, from, or related to the Americas, also known as "America" ** Indigenous peoples of the Americas * American (word), for analysis and history of the meanings in various contexts Organizations * American Airlines, U.S.-based airline headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas * American Athletic Conference, an American college athletic conference * American Recordings (record label), a record label previously known as Def American * American University, in Washington, D.C. Sports teams Soccer * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980 Films
The following is an overview of events in 1980 in film, including the highest-grossing films, award ceremonies and festivals, a list of films released and notable deaths. Highest-grossing films (U.S.) The top ten 1980 released films by box office gross in North America are as follows: Worldwide gross revenue The following table lists known worldwide gross revenue figures for several high-grossing films that originally released in 1980. Note that this list is incomplete and is therefore not representative of the highest-grossing films worldwide in 1980. Events * April 29 – Sir Alfred Hitchcock, known as "the Master of Suspense", dies at his home in Bel Air, California, at the age of 80. * May 21 – ''The Empire Strikes Back'' is released and is the highest-grossing film of the year (just as its predecessor, ''Star Wars'', was three years prior). * June 9 – Richard Pryor sets himself on fire while free-basing cocaine and drinking 151-proof rum. Pryor ran down his stree ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980 Television Films
__NOTOC__ Year 198 (CXCVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Sergius and Gallus (or, less frequently, year 951 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 198 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire *January 28 **Publius Septimius Geta, son of Septimius Severus, receives the title of Caesar. **Caracalla, son of Septimius Severus, is given the title of Augustus. China *Winter – Battle of Xiapi: The allied armies led by Cao Cao and Liu Bei defeat Lü Bu; afterward Cao Cao has him executed. By topic Religion * Marcus I succeeds Olympianus as Patriarch of Constantinople (until 211). Births * Lu Kai (or Jingfeng), Chinese official and general (d. 269) * Quan Cong, Chinese general and advisor (d. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cover Girls (film)
''Cover Girls'' is a 1977 American made-for-television crime drama film directed by Jerry London and starring Cornelia Sharpe, Jayne Kennedy and Don Galloway. Plot Two world class models, Linda and Monique, work for an American intelligence agency. They are given a mission to track down an embezzler who is also being chased by a criminal, Michael. Linda falls for the embezzler. Cast * Cornelia Sharpe as Linda Allen * Jayne Kennedy as Monique Lawrence * Don Galloway as James Andrews * Michael Baseleon as Paul Richards * DeVeren Bookwalter as Karl * Jerry Douglas as Fritz Porter * Sean Garrison as Sven * Don Johnson as Johnny Wilson * George Lazenby as Michael * Bill Overton as Football Player * Ellen Travolta as The Photographer * Vince Edwards as Bradner * Lenore Stevens as Maria * Eric Holland as Bodyguard #1 * Paul Dumont as Georg * Maurice Marsac as Mireau * James Almanzar as Hans * Todd Martin as Bodyguard #2 * Fritzi Burr as Seamstress #1 * June Whitley Taylor as Seamstres ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hunted Lady
''The Hunted Lady'' is a 1977 American TV movie starring Donna Mills as a woman who goes on the run. It was a pilot for a TV series that never eventuated but screened as a stand-alone film. Credits * A Quinn Martin Production * Executive Producer: Quinn Martin * Producer: William Robert Yates * Director: Richard Lang * Written by William Robert Yates * Director of Photography: Paul Lohmann * Running Time: 99 minutes Plot When two detectives uncover the truth about a United States senator's closed ties to the criminal underworld, one ends up dead, and the other - Susan Reilly - is framed for his murder. Strong evidence and a weak alibi combine to turn all sides solidly against her, including her fellow officers and superiors in the Los Angeles Police Department. Unable to prove her innocence, Susan escapes, in search of the answers that can clear her name before the police catch her, but more than her freedom is threatened. When the mob finds out that the sharp-eyed young female ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Who's Watching The Kids?
''Who's Watching the Kids?'' is an American sitcom produced by Garry Marshall which aired on NBC from September 22, 1978 to December 15, 1978. The series focused on two young Las Vegas showgirls, working and rooming together, who each had a younger sibling living with them. The series originated as the pilot special ''Legs'', which NBC aired on May 19, 1978. Following the pilot, the series was a ratings flop and was cancelled after only 9 aired episodes. Synopsis Two sexy Las Vegas showgirls are friends, co-workers and flatmates, and each cares for a younger sibling. Raving blonde beauty Stacy Turner (Caren Kaye) and voluptuous brunette Angie Vitola (Lynda Goodfriend) perform at Club Sand Pile. The club may have been third rate, but it was the perfect launching pad for the girls' career aspirations. Living with the showgirls were Angie's 15-year-old brother Frankie (Scott Baio) and Stacy's 9-year-old kid sister Melissa (Tammy Lauren). Frankie and Melissa were rambunctious and wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Roller Girls
''The Roller Girls'' (on-screen title: ''Rollergirls'') is an American sitcom that aired on NBC from April 24, 1978 to May 10, 1978. Premise The series features the exploits of a fictional all-female roller derby team, the Pittsburgh Pitts, owned and managed by Don Mitchell (Terry Kiser). Cast * Terry Kiser as Don Mitchell * Rhonda Bates as Mongo Sue Lambert * Candy Ann Brown J.B Johnson * Joanna Cassidy Joanna Cassidy (born Joanna Virginia Caskey, August 2, 1945 Brady, James"In Step With: Joanna Cassidy" ''Miami Herald'', November 25, 1990. Accessed March 14, 2022, via Newspapers.com. "Born: Aug.2, 1944, in Camden, N.J.") is an American actress. ... as Selma 'Books' Cassidy * Marcy Hanson as Honey Bee Novak * Marilyn Tokuda as Shana 'Pipeline' Akira * James Murtaugh as Howie Devine Episodes References External links * 1978 American television series debuts 1978 American television series endings 1970s American sitcoms NBC original programming Television shows ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quark (TV Series)
''Quark'' is a 1977 American science fiction sitcom starring Richard Benjamin. Broadcast on Friday nights at 8:00–8:30 p.m. on NBC, the pilot aired on May 7, 1977, and the series followed as a mid-season replacement in February 1978. The series was cancelled in April 1978. ''Quark'' was created by Buck Henry, co-creator of the spy spoof ''Get Smart''. Plot The show was set on a United Galaxy Sanitation Patrol Cruiser, an interstellar garbage scow operating out of United Galaxy Space Station Perma One in the year 2226. Adam Quark, the main character, works to clean up trash in space by collecting "space baggies" with his trusted and highly unusual crew. ''Quark'' draws heavily from ''Star Trek: The Original Series'' as a source of parody. In its short run, specific episodes also satirized such science fiction as '' Star Wars'', '' 2001: A Space Odyssey'', ''Buck Rogers'', and '' Flash Gordon''. Three of the episodes were direct parodies of '' Star Trek'' episodes. Chara ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baa Baa Black Sheep (TV Series)
''Baa Baa Black Sheep'' (renamed ''Black Sheep Squadron'' for the second season) is an American television series that aired on NBC from September 23, 1976, until April 6, 1978. It was part period military drama, part comedy. In the final seven episodes, the character list was revamped, dropping some squadron pilots, adding a 16-year-old pilot and four nurses. Its original premise was based on the experiences of United States Marine Corps aviator Greg Boyington and his World War II "Black Sheep Squadron". The series was created and produced by Stephen J. Cannell. The opening credits read: "In World War II, Marine Corps Major Greg 'Pappy' Boyington commanded a squadron of fighter pilots. They were a collection of misfits and screwballs who became the terrors of the South Pacific. They were known as the Black Sheep." Plot Major Greg "Pappy" Boyington is the commanding officer of VMF-214, a Marine squadron of "misfit" fighter pilots based on the Solomon Islands campaign and Bouga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Purcell
Lee Purcell (born Lee Jeune Williams; June 15, 1947) is an American actress who worked primarily in the 1970s and 1980s. Early life Purcell was born Lee Jeune Williams at the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point (North Carolina), the elder daughter of Major Frank D. Williams Jr., a highly decorated Marine Corps pilot who was killed while on active duty when she was a child. Her mother, Lee ( McKnight) Williams (1925-2014), remarried, to Dr. Donald I. "Don" Purcell, a U.S. Navy doctor assigned to the Marine Corps. Lee Purcell has a younger sister, Paige Wooldridge. She graduated from Paragould High School in 1965 and briefly attended Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri as a dance and theatre student until she was expelled. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
