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Spencer (TV Series)
''Spencer'', later titled ''Under One Roof'', is an American sitcom television series created by Sy Rosen, that was broadcast on NBC for one season from December 1, 1984 until May 11, 1985. History and description The show originally starred Chad Lowe as high school student Spencer Winger, Mimi Kennedy as his mother Doris Winger, and Ronny Cox as his father George Winger. Lowe left the series in 1985 after six episodes and was replaced by Ross Harris, who assumed the role of Spencer. At that time the show's title was changed from ''Spencer'' to ''Under One Roof''; the first episode with the new title aired March 23, 1985. Cox also left the show during the retooling, his character written off as having left the family for a 23-year-old woman. Harold Gould and Frances Sternhagen were added to the cast as Spencer's maternal grandparents. Richard Sanders played the high school guidance counselor in the series. Each episode would open with Spencer making some wisecrack in class, c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Sitcom
A sitcom (short for situation comedy or situational comedy) is a genre of comedy produced for radio and television, that centers on a recurring cast of character (arts), characters as they navigate humorous situations within a consistent setting, such as a home, workplace, or community. Unlike sketch comedy, which features different characters and settings in each Sketch comedy, skit, sitcoms typically maintain plot continuity across episodes. This continuity allows for the development of storylines and characters over time, fostering audience engagement and investment in the characters' lives and relationships. History The structure and concept of a sitcom have roots in earlier forms of comedic theater, such as farces and comedy of manners. These forms relied on running gags to generate humor, but the term ''sitcom'' emerged as radio and TV adapted these principles into a new medium. The word was not commonly used until the 1950s. Early television sitcoms were often filme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Olivia Barash
Olivia Barash (born January 11, 1965) is an American actress. She began her career as a child actor, appearing in television series such as ''Little House on the Prairie'', ''Charlie's Angels'', and ''Soap''. She subsequently had a lead role on the short-lived sitcom ''In the Beginning'', which originally aired in 1978. She also had a lead role in the Walt Disney television film ''Child of Glass'' (1978). As a young adult, Barash established herself in supporting film roles in '' Repo Man'' (1984), ''Tuff Turf'' (1985), ''Patty Hearst'' (1988), and ''Floundering'' (1994). Biography Early life and performances Barash was born January 11, 1965, in Miami, Florida. Barash was raised in New York City, and began acting professionally at age 11. During her early years of acting, singing and dancing in classic musicals on stage in New York, she starred as "Baby June" in ''Gypsy'' with Angela Lansbury. She was the first child actress to win the New York Critic's Circle Award. Moving to Hol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
American English-language Television Shows
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 that was previously known as Def American * American University, in Washington, D.C. Sports teams ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
1980s American Teen Sitcoms
__NOTOC__ Year 198 (CXCVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday 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, Chinese official and general (d. 269) * Quan Cong, Chinese general and advisor (d. 249) Deaths * Li Jue, Chinese warlord and regent * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
1985 American Television Series Endings
The year 1985 was designated as the International Youth Year by the United Nations. Events January * January 1 ** The Internet's Domain Name System is created. ** Greenland withdraws from the European Economic Community as a result of a new agreement on fishing rights. * January 7 – Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency launches ''Sakigake'', Japan's first interplanetary spacecraft and the first deep space probe to be launched by any country other than the United States or the Soviet Union. * January 15 – Tancredo Neves is elected president of Brazil by the Congress, ending the 21-year military rule. * January 27 – The Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) is formed, in Tehran. * January 28 – The charity single record "We Are the World" is recorded by USA for Africa. February * February 4 – The border between Gibraltar and Spain reopens for the first time since Francisco Franco closed it in 1969. * February 5 – Australia cancels its involvemen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
1984 American Television Series Debuts
Events January * January 1 – The Bornean Sultanate of Brunei gains full independence from the United Kingdom, having become a British protectorate in 1888. * January 7 – Brunei becomes the sixth member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). * January 9 – Van Halen releases their sixth studio album ''1984'' (''MCMLXXXIV''), which debuts at number 2 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, and will go to sell over 10 million copies in the United States. * January 10 ** The United States and the Vatican (Holy See) restore full diplomatic relations. ** The Victoria Agreement is signed, institutionalising the Indian Ocean Commission. *January 24 – Steve Jobs launches the Macintosh personal computer in the United States. *January 27 – American singer Michael Jackson's hair caught on fire during the making of the Pepsi commercial. February * February 3 ** John Buster and the research team at Harbor–UCLA Medical Center announce history's first embryo trans ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
The Bryan Times
''The Bryan Times'' is a daily newspaper based in Bryan, Ohio Bryan is a city in, and the county seat of, Williams County, Ohio, United States. It is located in the state's northwestern corner, southwest of Toledo, Ohio, Toledo. The population was 8,729 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 census. Histo .... It came into being on February 2, 1949, as a result of a merger of ''The Bryan Democrat'' and ''The Bryan Press''. On September 12, 1949, it became a daily newspaper delivered six days per week, Monday through Saturday. History ''The Bryan Press'', a weekly newspaper, had its roots in the ''Republican Standard'' of 1854 and the twice-weekly ''Bryan Democrat'' which began in 1863. ''The Bryan Democrat'', founded by Robert N. Patterson, held its name through 1949 while the forerunners of ''The Bryan Press'' went through a series of name changes until 1869. At the time of the merger ''The Bryan Press'' was owned by Paul Van Gundy and Howard Carvin. In 1923 Cass Cullis came ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Ocala Star-Banner
The ''Ocala StarBanner'' is the daily newspaper in Ocala, Florida, United States, and serves Marion County and the surrounding communities. The ''Ocala StarBanner'' has a daily circulation of about 43,000, and is the 19th-largest newspaper in the state of Florida. History ''The East Florida Banner'' started publishing weekly in Marion County, Florida, in 1866, by printer-editor Francis Eppes "Frank" Harris (1846–2025 ). Frank was the editor and owner of the ''Ocala Banner'' until his death, being owned and operated by the family until sold during World War II. Frank Harris' grandson, Harris Powers, took over operations after his grandfather's death until he joined the war effort. ''The East Florida Banner'' was sold to George W. Wilson in 1881 and was renamed ''The Florida Banner-Lacon'' when it merged with ''The Florida Lacon''. In 1883, the name was changed to ''The Ocala Banner''. In 1890, ''The Ocala Banner'' became a daily newspaper. In 1895, the ''Ocala Evening Star'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Bob Bendetson
Robert Bendetson (born August 28, 1954) is an American television writer and producer. He has written for a number of TV series, including '' ALF'', ''Home Improvement'' and two episodes for ''The Simpsons'' (season 12's "Simpsons Tall Tales" he "Connie Appleseed" parodyand season 13's "Blame It on Lisa"). He lives with his wife Heidi and his two children Ellie and Jesse Bendetson. Bendetson served as a supervising producer on ''Coach'', leaving after its fifth season to become co-producer on ''Home Improvement''. He worked on ''Newhart'' and wrote the show's final episode "The Last Newhart". He wrote and directed the as yet unreleased film '' Big Bug Man'' which contains the final performance of Marlon Brando. Filmography Writer *TBA '' Big Bug Man'' (film) (writer, director) *2001–2002 ''The Simpsons'' (TV, 2 episodes) (writer; "Simpsons Tall Tales", "Blame It on Lisa") *1997 '' Teen Angel'' (TV) (co-executive producer) *1996 ''Bunk Bed Brothers'' (TV) (writer) *1991, 1993 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Stan Zimmerman
Stan Zimmerman is an American television producer, television director, director and screenwriting, screenwriter. Zimmerman has been a scriptwriter for such television series as ''The Golden Girls'', ''Roseanne (TV series), Roseanne'' and ''Gilmore Girls'' and the 1996 feature film ''A Very Brady Sequel''. Zimmerman is also the creator and executive producer of the sitcom ''Rita Rocks.'' Career Zimmerman directed the music video for the song "All I Want" by pop band Whore's Mascara. The song was nominated for three Pill Awards, including Best Video and Best Director, and had a cameo appearance by Laverne Cox. Other television writing credits include ''Brothers (1984 TV series), Brothers'', ''Just Our Luck'', ''George Burns Comedy Week'', ''Hooperman'', ''Something Wilder'', ''Fame'', and ''Wanda at Large''. In theater, Zimmerman directed ''"Gemini"'' (Celebration Theatre), ''"Spike Heels"'' (Actors Circle Theatre), ''"A Tuna Christmas"'' (Theater Asylum), ''"Entertaining Mr Slo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
James Berg
James Berg is an American television producer and writer. He has written for many television series including ''The Golden Girls'', ''Roseanne'' and ''Gilmore Girls'' and the 1996 feature film ''A Very Brady Sequel''. He has frequently collaborated with fellow producer and writer Stan Zimmerman. Berg and Zimmerman were also the creators and executive producers of the sitcom, ''Rita Rocks'', starring Nicole Sullivan and Tisha Campbell-Martin which ran on Lifetime Television. Berg and Zimmerman received two WGA nominations - one for ''The Golden Girls,'' "Rose's Mother" and one for the lesbian kiss episode of ''Roseanne'', "Don't Ask, Don't Tell". His other television writing credits include ''Brothers'', ''Just Our Luck'', ''George Burns Comedy Week'', ''Hooperman'', ''Something Wilder'', ''Fame'', and ''Wanda at Large''. Berg is currently, as of 2018, working on the series ''Silver Foxes.'' The pilot is based on the documentary ''Gen Silent'', about LGBT seniors forced to live ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
