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Terror Among Us
''Terror Among Us'' is a 1981 made-for-television action crime film directed by Paul Krasny and starring Don Meredith, Sarah Purcell, and Jennifer Salt. It first aired January 14, 1981. The script was co-written by Dallas and JoAnne Barnes. Plot A police sergeant and a parole officer endeavor to stop a rapist-on-parole before he can follow through his threats on five women who testified against him years earlier. Cast *Don Meredith as Sergeant Tom Stockwell *Sarah Purcell as Jennifer *Jennifer Salt as Connie Paxton *Kim Lankford as Vickie Stevens *Sharon Spelman as Sara Kates *Rod McCary as Gates *Elta Blake as Beth *Pat Klous as Cathy *Jim Antonio as Doctor *Virginia Paris as Mrs. Quinn * Tracy Reed as Barbara *Ted Shackelford Theodore Tillman Shackelford III (born June 23, 1946) is an American actor. He played Gary Ewing in the CBS television series ''Dallas'' and ''Knots Landing'' (1979–1993); since 2006, he has appeared in a recurring role on the CBS soap ''The Yo ... a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Action Film
Action film is a film genre in which the protagonist is thrust into a series of events that typically involve violence and physical feats. The genre tends to feature a mostly resourceful hero struggling against incredible odds, which include life-threatening situations, a dangerous villain, or a pursuit which usually concludes in victory for the hero. Advancements in computer-generated imagery (CGI) have made it cheaper and easier to create action sequences and other visual effects that required the efforts of professional stunt crews in the past. However, reactions to action films containing significant amounts of CGI have been mixed, as some films use CGI to create unrealistic, highly unbelievable events. While action has long been a recurring component in films, the "action film" genre began to develop in the 1970s along with the increase of stunts and special effects. This genre is closely associated with the thriller film, thriller and adventure film, adventure genres and ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Lankford
Kim Lankford (born June 14, 1954) is an American businesswoman and retired actress, best known for her role as Ginger Ward on ''Knots Landing'' from 1979 to 1983. Life and career Lankford was born in Montebello, California. She made her screen debut in the 1976 movie ''Harry and Walter Go to New York'', and later began her television career appearing in episodes of sitcoms such as ''Happy Days''. In 1978, she was cast as the female lead opposite Joe Namath in the short-lived NBC sitcom '' The Waverly Wonders''. Later that year, she played the leading role in the teen comedy film ''Malibu Beach''. In 1979, Lankford was cast as Ginger Ward, one of the original lead characters, in the CBS prime time soap opera ''Knots Landing''. She starred on the show during the first four seasons, before leaving in 1983. In 1980, she also had a role opposite Chuck Norris in the action film ''The Octagon'', and in the following years co-starred with Don Meredith in the thriller '' Terror Among Us ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Films Directed By Paul Krasny
A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere through the use of moving images. These images are generally accompanied by sound and, more rarely, other sensory stimulations. The word "cinema", short for cinematography, is often used to refer to filmmaking and the film industry, and to the art form that is the result of it. Recording and transmission of film The moving images of a film are created by photographing actual scenes with a motion-picture camera, by photographing drawings or miniature models using traditional animation techniques, by means of CGI and computer animation, or by a combination of some or all of these techniques, and other visual effects. Before the introduction of digital production, series of still images were recorded on a strip of chemically sensitized ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1981 Films
The following is an overview of events in 1981 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 films released in 1981 by box office gross in North America are as follows: Events * May 16 – Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer acquires beleaguered concurrent United Artists. UA was humiliated by the astronomical losses on the $40,000,000 movie '' Heaven's Gate'', a major factor in the decision of owner Transamerica to sell it. * March 30 - The 53rd Academy Awards are postponed due to the attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan earlier that day. They are held the following day with a message from the President recorded for the ceremony prior to the assassination attempt. * June 8 - Marvin Davis acquires 20th Century Fox for $720 million. * June 12 – '' Raiders of the Lost Ark'' is released by Paramount Pictures. It became Paramount's highest-grossing film of all ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1981 Television Films
Events January * January 1 ** Greece enters the European Economic Community, predecessor of the European Union. ** Palau becomes a self-governing territory. * January 10 – Salvadoran Civil War: The FMLN launches its first major offensive, gaining control of most of Morazán and Chalatenango departments. * January 15 – Pope John Paul II receives a delegation led by Polish Solidarity leader Lech Wałęsa at the Vatican. * January 20 – Iran releases the 52 Americans held for 444 days, minutes after Ronald Reagan is sworn in as the 40th President of the United States, ending the Iran hostage crisis. * January 21 – The first DeLorean automobile, a stainless steel sports car with gull-wing doors, rolls off the production line in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland. * January 24 – An earthquake of magnitude in Sichuan, China, kills 150 people. Japan suffers a less serious earthquake on the same day. * January 25 – In South Africa the largest part of the town Laingsburg i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Horror 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 * B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1981 Horror Films
Events January * January 1 ** Greece enters the European Economic Community, predecessor of the European Union. ** Palau becomes a self-governing territory. * January 10 – Salvadoran Civil War: The FMLN launches its first major offensive, gaining control of most of Morazán and Chalatenango departments. * January 15 – Pope John Paul II receives a delegation led by Polish Solidarity (Polish trade union), Solidarity leader Lech Wałęsa at the Vatican City, Vatican. * January 20 – Iran releases the 52 Americans held for 444 days, minutes after Ronald Reagan is First inauguration of Ronald Reagan, sworn in as the 40th President of the United States, ending the Iran hostage crisis. * January 21 – The first DMC DeLorean, DeLorean automobile, a stainless steel sports car with gull-wing doors, rolls off the production line in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland. * January 24 – An 1981 Dawu earthquake, earthquake of magnitude in Sichuan, China, kills 150 people. Japan suffers a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ted Shackelford
Theodore Tillman Shackelford III (born June 23, 1946) is an American actor. He played Gary Ewing in the CBS television series ''Dallas'' and ''Knots Landing'' (1979–1993); since 2006, he has appeared in a recurring role on the CBS soap ''The Young and the Restless,'' portraying twin brothers William and Jeffrey Bardwell. Life and career Shackelford was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and went to college at the University of Denver. He appeared in the role as Ray Gordon on the daytime soap opera '' Another World'' from 1975 to 1977. He has also appeared in roles on ''Wonder Woman'' and later in ''The Division''. He also starred in the British science fiction series ''Space Precinct''. Shackelford is best known for his role as Gary Ewing on the CBS television series ''Knots Landing'', in which he starred from 1979 to 1993.Brennan, Patricia (1992)Ted Shackleford Ponders Life after 'Knots Landing', ''The Sunday Gazette'', March 15, 1992, p. 44. Retrieved January 17, 2016 He also app ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tracy Reed (American Actress)
Tracy Reed is an American actress and former model. Reed was born in Fort Benning, Georgia. She is the daughter of David Reed, a retired Army major, and Anne Reed, a teacher. She majored in English at UCLA and planned to write children's books for a profession. While she was a student, a tryout led to her becoming a blackout gag player in the TV series ''Love, American Style'' (1969–70, 1972–74). Reed co-starred in the 1970 TV series ''Barefoot in the Park'' and played Virginia Tyndall in the 1979 TV miniseries ''Women in White''. Her most memorable film roles include '' No Way Back'' (1976), ''Car Wash'' (1976), '' A Piece of the Action'' (1977), '' ...All the Marbles'' (1981) and '' Running Scared'' (1986). In 1971, the California Press Photographers Association named Reed the Most Beautiful Face in Television. Filmography *'' Trouble Man'' (1972) - Policewoman *'' The Great American Beauty Contest'' (1973 - TV Movie) - Pamela Parker, Miss New Jersey *'' The Take'' (19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pat Klous
Patricia Klous (born October 19, 1948) is a retired American television actress and former model, best known for her roles as stewardess Marcy Bower on the CBS TV series '' Flying High'' (1978–79) and as cruise director Judy McCoy on the ABC sitcom ''The Love Boat'' (1984–1986). Career biography Klous began her career in the 1970s as a successful model in New York City after graduating with a bachelor of science in biology and psychology from the University of Texas. In New York, executive producer Mark Carliner cast her opposite Connie Sellecca and Katherine Witt (who were also New York City-based models) in the CBS prime-time comedy-drama '' Flying High'' (1978–79) about the misadventures of three young flight attendants at the fictional Sun West Airlines. Despite high ratings in the beginning, the series eventually failed and was cancelled four months after it debuted. Klous did occasional television work afterwards during the early 1980s. Klous portrayed Fran Linhart i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rod McCary
Rod McCary (born April 15, 1941) is an American commercial, film and television actor. Born in St. Cloud, Minnesota. McCary attended at Cathedral High School and University of Denver. He began his career in 1970, as appearing in the film ''The Christine Jorgensen Story'', where he played the role of "Jess Warner". Later in his career, McCary guest-starred in numerous television programs including ''Three's Company'', ''It's a Living'', ''Highway to Heaven'', ''Columbo'', ''Fantasy Island'', ''Murder, She Wrote'', ''Mama's Family'', '' Dear John'', ''Parks and Recreation'', ''Family Ties'', ''Growing Pains'', ''The Mod Squad'', ''Alice'' and ''Hart to Hart''. He also starred and co-starred in films, such as, ''Herbie Rides Again'', ''Night of the Demons 2'', ''Stewardess School'', ''Down 'n Dirty'', '' Terror Among Us'', '' Cheaper to Keep Her'' and ''976-Evil II''. In 1975, McCary left the soap opera television series ''General Hospital'', with four other actors. McCary had a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Television Film
A television film, alternatively known as a television movie, made-for-TV film/movie or TV film/movie, is a feature-length film that is produced and originally distributed by or to a television network, in contrast to theatrical films made for initial showing in movie theaters, and direct-to-video films made for initial release on home video formats. In certain cases, such films may also be referred to and shown as a miniseries, which typically indicates a film that has been divided into multiple parts or a series that contains a predetermined, limited number of episodes. Origins and history Precursors of "television movies" include ''Talk Faster, Mister'', which aired on WABD (now WNYW) in New York City on December 18, 1944, and was produced by RKO Pictures, and the 1957 ''The Pied Piper of Hamelin'', based on the poem by Robert Browning, and starring Van Johnson, one of the first filmed "family musicals" made directly for television. That film was made in Technicolor, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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