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Jake And The Fatman
''Jake and the Fatman'' is an American crime drama television series starring William Conrad as prosecutor J. L. (Jason Lochinvar) "Fatman" McCabe and Joe Penny as investigator Jake Styles. Created by Dean Hargrove and Joel Steiger, the series ran on CBS for five seasons from September 26, 1987, to May 6, 1992. '' Diagnosis: Murder'', which aired from 1993 to 2001, was a medical-oriented spin-off of ''Jake and the Fatman'' that came to be a popular series of its own. Plot J. L. "Fatman" McCabe is a Hawaii-born, tough former Honolulu Police Department officer turned Los Angeles district attorney. He is teamed with a handsome, happy-go-lucky special investigator named Jake Styles. They often clash due to their different styles and personalities. "Fatman" travels hardly anywhere without Max, his pet bulldog. The show was set in Los Angeles during the first season. After the end of '' Magnum, P.I.'', the show was moved to Hawaii. The second and third seasons and half of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Crime Fiction
Crime fiction, detective story, murder mystery, crime novel, mystery novel, and police novel are terms used to describe narratives or fiction that centre on criminal acts and especially on the investigation, either by an amateur or a professional detective, of a crime, often a murder. Most crime drama focuses on criminal investigation and does not feature the courtroom. Suspense and Mystery fiction, mystery are key elements that are nearly ubiquitous to the genre. It is usually distinguished from mainstream fiction and other genres such as historical fiction and science fiction, but the boundaries are indistinct. Crime fiction has several subgenres, including detective fiction (such as the whodunit), courtroom drama, hardboiled, hard-boiled fiction, and legal thrillers. History Proto-science and crime fictions have been composed across history, and in this category can be placed texts as varied as the Epic of Gilgamesh from Mesopotamia, the Mahabharata from History of India, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Spin-off (media)
A spinoff or spin-off is any narrative work derived from an already existing work that focuses on different aspects from the original work. History One of the earliest spin-offs of the modern media era, if not the first, happened in 1941 when the supporting character Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve from the old time radio comedy show '' Fibber McGee and Molly'' became the star of his own program '' The Great Gildersleeve'' (1941–1957). Description A spin-off (also spelled spinoff) is derived from already existing works that focus on more details and different aspects from the original work (e.g. particular topics, characters or events), and includes books, radio programs, television programs, films, video games, or any narrative work in any medium. In genre fiction, the term parallels its usage in television; it is usually meant to indicate a substantial change in narrative viewpoint and activity from that (previous) storyline based on the activities of the series' principal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Leigh McCloskey
Leigh Joseph McCloskey (born June 21, 1955) is an American actor, artist, author, and philosopher. Throughout his acting career, McCloskey appeared in numerous television series and movies, including the popular American soap opera ''Dallas'' and a leading role in the Dario Argento-helmed supernatural horror film ''Inferno''. As a painter, McCloskey has produced a number of works focused on occult, alchemical, and esoteric themes, including his own Tarot deck and '' The Hieroglyph of the Human Soul'', a mixed-media art installation painted on the walls of his home library. His art work has been featured in popular music, including Flying Lotus’ 2010 release '' Cosmogramma'' and The Rolling Stones’ A Bigger Bang Tour in the 2000s. Early life Born in Los Angeles, McCloskey was classically trained as an actor at the Juilliard School in Lincoln Center. Acting He began his professional acting career playing Billy Abbott in the original miniseries '' Rich Man, Poor Man''. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Scott Marlowe
Scott Marlowe (born Ronald Richard DeLeo; June 24, 1932 – January 6, 2001)''Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014''. Social Security Administration. was an American actor. He had starring roles in the teen exploitation film '' The Cool and the Crazy'' (1958, alongside Dick Bakalyan) and the May-December independent film, '' A Cold Wind in August'' (1961, opposite Lola Albright). He was a founding member of Theatre West. Career Film Marlowe, born Ronald Richard DeLeo, the son of Emile and Concetta DeLeo, made his film debut with an uncredited role in ''Attila'' (1955). Over the next few years, he began accruing supporting parts in several films, co-starring opposite Leslie Caron in '' Gaby'' (1956); in the Michael Curtiz-directed film noir, '' The Scarlet Hour'' (1956); with Russ Tamblyn in '' The Young Guns'' (1956); opposite the Robert Ryan-led ensemble cast of ''Men in War'' (1957); and a young Anne Bancroft in '' The Restless Breed'' (1957). However, in 1958, he ga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Denise Dowse
Denise Yvonne Dowse (February 21, 1958 – August 13, 2022) was an American actress. She was best known for her roles as Mrs. Yvonne Teasley in the television series ''Beverly Hills, 90210'' (1991–2000), Judge Rebecca Damsen in ''The Guardian'' (2001–2004), and Dr. Rhonda Pine in '' Insecure''. Dowse's film roles included Olivia Biggs in ''Bio-Dome'' (1996), Sky Marshal Meru in ''Starship Troopers'' (1997), Judge Constance Mullen in '' A Civil Action'' (1998), Marlene Andre in '' Ray'', Principal Garrison in '' Coach Carter'' (2005), and Flora in '' The Call'' (2013). Early life Denise Yvonne Dowse was born on February 21, 1958,An Interview with Denise Dowse, Skip E. Lowe, 1998 in Honolulu, Hawaii, the daughter of a naval officer. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Norfolk State University. Career Dowse started acting in 1989, playing Angela Quartermane in an episode of the television series ''Almost There''. From 1989, she appeared in numerous TV series, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Robert Culp
Robert Martin Culp (August 16, 1930 – March 24, 2010) was an American actor and screenwriter widely known for his work in television. Culp earned an international reputation for his role as Kelly Robinson on ''I Spy (1965 TV series), I Spy'' (1965–1968), the espionage television series in which he and co-star Bill Cosby played secret agents. Before this, he starred in the CBS/Four Star Television, Four Star Western (genre), Western series ''Trackdown (TV series), Trackdown'' as Texas Ranger Division, Texas Ranger Hoby Gilman in 71 episodes from 1957 to 1959. The 1980s brought him back to television as FBI Agent Bill Maxwell on ''The Greatest American Hero''. Later, he had a recurring role as Warren Whelan on ''Everybody Loves Raymond'', and was a voice actor for various computer games, including ''Half-Life 2''. Culp gave hundreds of performances in a career spanning more than 50 years. Early life and education Culp was born on August 16, 1930, in either Oakland, California, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Alex Cord
Alexander Viespi Jr. (May 3, 1933 – August 9, 2021), known professionally as Alex Cord, was an American actor. He was best known for his portrayal of Michael Coldsmith Briggs III, better known as Archangel, in 55 episodes of the American television series ''Airwolf'' (1984–1986). Early in his career, he was credited as Alex Viespi. Early life Cord was born to an Italian family in Floral Park, New York, the son of Marie (Paladino) and Alexander Viespi, who was in the construction business. Cord was stricken with polio at the age of 12. His family then moved to Wyoming, where doctors advised him to take up horseback riding as a therapeutic exercise. This helped him recover from the disease by the time he was 16. Cord attended New York University in New York City and the American Shakespeare Theatre at Stratford, Connecticut. Career In July 1960, Cord (billed under his real name) acted in a production of ''The Curious Savage'' in Canal Fulton, Ohio. He had a role in the 1961 e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Melody Anderson
Melody Anderson (born December 3, 1955) is a retired Canadian actress, social worker, and public speaker specializing in the impact of addiction on families. As an actress, her most high-profile role was playing Dale Arden in the 1980 adaptation of ''Flash Gordon''. She later starred in the 1986 film '' Firewalker'', with Chuck Norris. While singing, she also trained as an actress, leading to roles in films and television during the late 1970s and 1980s. Early life After high school, Anderson completed a bachelor's degree in Journalism from Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario. She served a brief stint as an on-air reporter for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation before travelling to Southeast Asia and Australia. Anderson appeared in the first 1977 Victoria's Secret catalog and also appeared as a Rigid Tools model. Career Acting Returning to North America, Anderson's first national exposure was as a guest star in the 1977 series ''Logan's Run'' and as a " Sweathog" in a 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Jack Hogan
Richard Roland Benson Jr. (November 24, 1929 – December 6, 2023), known professionally as Jack Hogan, was an American actor most notable for the role of PFC William G. Kirby on the 1960s television show '' Combat!'' Biography Born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Hogan was an architecture student in college before joining the Air Force, where he became a staff sergeant during the Korean War. After he returned to civilian life, he studied drama at the Pasadena Playhouse and in New York. He worked part-time as a lifeguard until he gained the role on ''Combat''. He portrayed Sgt. Jerry Miller on the NBC-TV crime drama ''Adam-12''. In addition to acting, he was a casting director for '' Magnum, P.I.'' and operated a building business. Personal life and death Hogan married Barbara Bates (not to be confused with actress Barbara Bates). Jack Hogan died at his home in Bainbridge Island, Washington, on December 6, 2023, at the age of 94. Films * '' Man from Del Rio'' (1956) * '' Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Lu Leonard
Lu Leonard (born Mary Lou Price; June 5, 1926 – May 14, 2004) credited also as Lou Leonard, was an American character actress who appeared in numerous television series, theatre and, briefly, film. She was the daughter of actor Hal Price. She was best known for her role as Mrs. Pugh in '' Annie''. Biography Early life Leonard was born Mary Lou Price in Long Beach, New York to stage and screen actor Hal Price, notable for his film with Republic Pictures and Amy Goodrich. She appeared on stage at 1 month with her vaudevillian parents, whom she would later write a play about entitled "Goodrick and Price”. Career Television and film She began acting in TV roles from the early 1950s onwards including as Theodosia in the ''Life of Riley'' television sitcom. Her first major appearance was as the wife of Three Stooges member Larry Fine in the film '' Husbands Beware''. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Leonard made television appearances on such shows as ''Laverne & Shirley'', ''Mork ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Honolulu
Honolulu ( ; ) is the List of capitals in the United States, capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Hawaii, located in the Pacific Ocean. It is the county seat of the Consolidated city-county, consolidated City and County of Honolulu County, Hawaii, Honolulu, situated along the southeast coast of the island of Oahu, Oʻahu, and is the westernmost and southernmost major U.S. city as well as westernmost and southernmost U.S. state capital. It is also a major hub for business, finance, hospitality, and military defense in both the state and Oceania. The city is characterized by a mix of various Asian culture, Asian, Western culture, Western, and Oceanian culture, Pacific cultures, reflected in its diverse demography, cuisine, and traditions. is Hawaiian language, Hawaiian for "sheltered harbor" or "calm port"; its old name, , roughly encompasses the area from Nuʻuanu Avenue to Alakea Street and from Hotel Street to Queen Street, which is the heart of the present dow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
