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Louis Del Grande
Louis Del Grande (born March 23, 1943) is a Canadian-American television writer and actor. He is best known for starring in the Canadian mystery/comedy series '' Seeing Things''. Early life Del Grande was born and raised in Union City, New Jersey. By the late-1980s, he moved to Cape Breton Island. Career Del Grande moved to Toronto in 1964, drawn to Canada by the Stratford Festival, and soon found work as a stand-up comedian and comedy writer. In 1975, he was hired as head writer for a new sitcom, ''The King of Kensington'', which became a hit in Canada until the end of the decade. He also appeared in the show a handful of times as Fred, a friend of Al Waxman's lead character Larry King. Del Grande later became (with Jack Humphries) the show's co-producer (a '' Fifth Estate'' documentary said the two producers ran ''Kensington'' "with an iron hand"). When asked by the CBC if he had any projects he could star in, Del Grande created, wrote and produced '' Seeing Things'', which ai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Union City, New Jersey
Union City is a city in the northern part of Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. According to the 2020 United States Census the city had a total population of 68,589,DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 for Union City city, Hudson County, New Jersey . Accessed January 24, 2012. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Outer Limits (1995 TV Series)
''The Outer Limits'' is a television series that originally aired on Showtime (TV network), Showtime, Syfy and in syndication between 1995 and 2002. The series is a List of old television series that were returned to after years, revival of the original ''The Outer Limits (1963 TV series), The Outer Limits'' series that aired from 1963 to 1965. ''The Outer Limits'' is an anthology series, anthology of distinct story episodes, sometimes with a plot twist at the end. The revival series maintained an anthology format, but occasionally featured recurring story arcs that were then tied together during season-finale clip shows. History After an attempt to bring back ''The Outer Limits'' during the early 1980s, it was finally relaunched in 1995. The success of television speculative fiction such as ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'', ''The X-Files'', and anthology shows such as ''Tales from the Crypt (TV series), Tales from the Crypt'' convinced rights holder Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer to revi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Far Cry From Home (film)
''For the Record'' is a Canadian television drama anthology series that aired on CBC Television from 1976 to 1986. The series aired docudrama-style television films on contemporary social issues, typically airing between four and six films per year."Lightyears ahead". ''Cinema Canada'', March 1977. The series was cancelled in 1985, although the CBC opted to continue commissioning similar television films as standalone productions, beginning with 1986's '' Turning to Stone''.Sid Adilman, "Movie dramatizes horrors of prison". ''Toronto Star'', February 21, 1986. Concept ''For the Record'' was intended as a series of dramas which would take an honest look at problems in Canadian society, among them many about mental illness and "flawed social institutions". Critical assessment Gail Henley remarked in 1985 that ''For the Record'' dramas were "information laden" when compared to their more emotional American counterparts and emphasises the importance of research and documentation fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Littlest Hobo
''The Littlest Hobo'' is a Canadian television series (French title: ''Le Vagabond'') based upon a 1958 well-known film of the same name directed by Charles R. Rondeau. The series first aired from 1963 to 1965 in syndication, and was revived for a popular second run on CTV, spanning six seasons, from October 11, 1979, to March 7, 1985. The concept of the show was that of "an ownerless dog". All three productions revolved around an extremely intelligent stray German Shepherd, the titular Hobo, who wanders from town to town, helping people in need. Although the concept (of a dog saving the day) was perhaps similar to that of '' Lassie'' and/or ''Rin Tin Tin'', the Littlest Hobo's destiny was to befriend those who apparently needed help (all portrayed by actors in celebrity guest appearance roles). Despite the attempts of the many people whom he helped to adopt him, he appeared to prefer to be on his own, and would head off by himself at the end of each episode. Referred to as “G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Home To Stay
''Home to Stay'' is a 1978 Canadian-American made-for-television drama film directed by Delbert Mann and starring Henry Fonda, Michael McGuire and Frances Hyland. It was originally broadcast on CBS on May 1, 1978. Plot Fonda portrays an old man who runs away from home with his young granddaughter rather than be placed in an old folks home. Cast *Henry Fonda as Grandpa George * Michael McGuire as Frank McDermott *Frances Hyland as Aunt Martha *David Stambaugh as Joey Brewster *Pixie Bigelow as Clara Hirshman *Louis Del Grande as Richard *Trudy Young as Hildy *Doris Petrie as Mrs. Strickmeyer *Eleanor Beecroft as Frances *Kristen Vigard as Sarah *Dave Thomas as Petrie *David Hughes as Bill Brewster *Judy Sinclair as Edith Brewster *Len Doncheff as Farmer *James D. Morris as Policeman Filming Locations * Seagrave, Ontario: the bed and breakfast * 12 Scugog Line: the farm * Toronto, Ontario Toronto ( ; or ) is the capital city of the Canadian province of Ontario. With ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Of Kensington
''King of Kensington'' is a Canadian television sitcom which aired on CBC Television from 1975 to 1980.Mary Jane Miller, ''Turn Up the Contrast: CBC Television Drama since 1952''. UBC Press, 2011. . pp. 134-144. Synopsis Al Waxman starred as Larry King, a convenience store owner in Toronto's Kensington Market who was known for helping friends and neighbours solve problems. His multicultural group of friends consisted of Nestor Best (Ardon Bess), Max (John J. Dee), and Tony "Duke" Zarro (Bob Vinci), who hung around regularly to the perennial disapproval of King's mother Gladys (Helene Winston). For the first three seasons, Fiona Reid played his wife Cathy. At the end of the third season, Reid decided to leave the series, so Larry and Cathy divorced. Larry then dated Tina (Rosemary Radcliffe) in the fourth season and Gwen Twining (Jayne Eastwood) in the fifth. At the same time, Larry sold the convenience store and took a new job with a youth community centre. Production The show wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Second Time Around (2016 Film)
''The Second Time Around'' is a 2016 Canadian romance film directed by Leon Marr and starring Linda Thorson and Stuart Margolin. Two older people find, unpredictably, a sweet and deep connection developing as fellow residents in a retirement community. Opera, family, friends and health challenges are part of their adventure into later life love. Plot summary Cast * Linda Thorson as Katherine Mitchell * Stuart Margolin as Isaac Shapiro * Laura de Carteret as Helen, Katherine's daughter * Louis Del Grande as Charlie * Jayne Eastwood as Betty * Alexis Harrison as Sarah, Katherine's granddaughter * Martha Gibson as Alice * Don Francks as Murray * Paul Soles as Marvin * Richard Waugh as Dr. Norris Reception The film has an 82% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Brad Wheeler of ''The Globe and Mail'' awarded the film three stars out of four. Bruce DeMara of the ''Toronto Star'' awarded it two and a half stars out of four. Bill Brownstein of the ''Montreal Gazette'' gave the film three ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cadillac Girls
''Cadillac Girls'' is a 1993 Canadian drama film directed by Nicholas Kendall and starring Jennifer Dale, Mia Kirshner, Adam Beach, and Gregory Harrison."Canadian single-mother saga Cadillac Girls ends up in the ditch". ''Montreal Gazette'', September 2, 1993. Plot Sally (Jennifer Dale) is a college professor and single mother in San Francisco who moves with her troubled and delinquent daughter Page (Mia Kirshner) back to her hometown of Ingonish, Nova Scotia after her father's death. Page takes quite favourably to smalltown life and begins dating Will (Adam Beach), while Sally begins a new relationship with poet Sam (Gregory Harrison), but all of their new happiness leaves Sally struggling to decide what to do when she is offered her dream job with Harvard University. Awards At the 14th Genie Awards, musician and composer Simon Kendall won the award for Best Original Score for his work on the film."Genies honor Gould film: B.C. comedy the Lotus Eaters a big winner with three aw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buried On Sunday
''Buried on Sunday'' is a Canadian comedy film, released in 1992. Also known as "Northern Extremes", it was directed by Paul Donovan, and written by Donovan and Bill Fleming. The film stars Paul Gross as Augustus Knickel, the mayor of Solomon Gundy, a fictional island off the coast of Nova Scotia; the island name and film title are taken from a nursery rhyme. The community is in an economic crisis due to the cod fishing moratorium, but finds its fortunes transformed when an AWOL Russian nuclear submarine surfaces at the island. With only four remaining crewmen, including the former missile programming officer-turned-prisoner (Tommy Sexton) on board, Knickel buys the submarine, discovers a cache of tactical missiles, and subsequently declares the island an independent nuclear power. The film's cast also includes Mary Walsh, Maury Chaykin, Henry Czerny, Michael Gencher, Andy Jones, Louis Del Grande, and John Dunsworth. It also includes a cameo appearance by Harvey Kirck Harv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Speed Zone
''Speed Zone'' (also known as ''Cannonball Fever'' and ''Cannonball Run III'') is a 1989 American action comedy film set around an illegal cross-country race (inspired by the Cannonball Baker Sea-To-Shining-Sea Memorial Trophy Dash). The plot follows the race sponsors, who must line up new contestants after the previous racers are all arrested before the race begins. The film stars three alumni of '' SCTV'': John Candy, Eugene Levy and Joe Flaherty. The cast also includes Donna Dixon, Matt Frewer, Tim Matheson, Mimi Kuzyk, Melody Anderson, Shari Belafonte, Dick and Tom Smothers, Peter Boyle, Don Lake, Alyssa Milano, John Schneider, Brooke Shields, Michael Spinks, Lee Van Cleef, Harvey Atkin, Brian George, Art Hindle, Louis Del Grande, Carl Lewis and Richard Petty. Plot An assortment of people gather at a countryside inn in preparation for the infamous " Cannonball Run", an illegal three-day cross-country race from Washington, D.C. to Santa Monica where the winner and five runne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Of Unknown Origin
''Of Unknown Origin'' is a 1983 Canadian psychological horror film directed by George P. Cosmatos. Based on the 1979 novel ''The Visitor'' by Chauncey Parker, it stars Peter Weller as a mild-mannered Manhattan banker, who becomes increasingly obsessive and destructive in his attempts to kill a rat loose in his renovated brownstone. The film's title refers to the misconception (repeated in the film) that rats have no known origin. Plot Bart Hughes, a mild-mannered investment banker in New York City, moves with his wife Meg and their son Peter into a brownstone he helped to renovate. Meg's wealthy father invites the family to a vacation in Vermont, but Bart declines, preferring to work on a project that should get him a promotion. Shortly after his wife and child leave, Bart learns that the project has been assigned to another employee, James Hall. Bart is outraged, until his boss, Eliot Riverton, assigns him the important task of writing a reorganization plan for the company†... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Happy Birthday To Me (film)
''Happy Birthday to Me'' is a 1981 slasher film directed by J. Lee Thompson and starring Melissa Sue Anderson and Glenn Ford. Its plot revolves around six brutal murders occurring around a popular college senior's birthday. Filmed primarily in Canada and upstate New York, ''Happy Birthday to Me'' was distributed by Columbia Pictures, and released theatrically in North America on May 15, 1981. The film received mostly mixed reviews from critics. Plot Virginia "Ginny" Wainwright is a pretty and popular high school senior at Crawford Academy, a member of the school's "Top Ten," an elite clique of the most privileged and popular students. Each night, the group meets at the Silent Woman Tavern, a local pub. One night en route to the tavern, Bernadette O'Hara is attacked in her car by an unseen assailant. She struggles and plays dead to catch the killer off-guard before running to get help. She then runs into an unseen individual whom she is familiar with and begs for help, but the p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
