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Shades Of Love (film Series)
''Shades of Love'' is a collection of romantic and dramatic made-for-television and direct-to-video films. The films paired well-known leading men with lesser known Canadian actresses. Aired in Canada and sold individually on VHS in North America, the ''Shades of Love'' film series was geared towards females who bought romance novels. Each title featured a popular love song that appeared as part of the soundtrack. Some of the later titles were paired with older ones and sold as "A Double Feature Romance". It was distributed on home video by Lorimar Home Video (formerly Karl/Lorimar Home Video) in the United States, and aired on television on Astral's First Choice cable channel, and had novelization tie-ins from Cloverdale Press, and had a budget of $1 million per episode from the series. It was produced by L/A House Productions, which paid $400,000 million to make the movies. Titles Soundtrack A soundtrack released on vinyl and cassette tape featured songs from many of the films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Television Film
A television film, alternatively known as a television movie, made-for-TV film/movie, telefilm, telemovie or TV film/movie, is a film with a running time similar to a feature film that is produced and originally distributed by or to a Terrestrial television, terrestrial or Cable television, cable television network, in contrast to theatrical films made for initial showing in movie theaters, Direct-to-video, direct-to-video films made for initial release on home video formats, and films released on or produced for Over-the-top media service, streaming platforms. 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greg Evigan
Gregory Ralph Evigan (born October 14, 1953) is an American film, stage, and television actor. He began his career in theater, appearing in the Broadway production of '' Jesus Christ Superstar'', followed by a stage production of the musical '' Grease'', in which he portrayed the lead, Danny Zuko. Evigan made his feature film debut in '' Scorchy'' (1976), then was cast as the lead in the comedy series '' B. J. and the Bear'', in which he starred between 1979 and 1981. Evigan continued to appear as a guest star on numerous television series throughout the 1980s before being cast as the lead Joey Harris in the comedy series '' My Two Dads'' (1987–1990). He later appeared on the science fiction series '' TekWar'' (1995–1996), and had guest-starring roles on '' Melrose Place'' (1996–1997) and '' 7th Heaven'' (1997). He subsequently had starring roles on the soap opera '' Pacific Palisades'' (also 1997), and portrayed a record executive in the Canadian series '' Big Sound'' from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marilyn Lightstone
Marilyn Lightstone (born 28 June 1940) is a Canadian stage, film and television actress and writer. Early life and education Born in Montreal, Quebec, Marilyn Lightstone graduated from Baron Byng High School in 1957. She went on to attend McGill University where she received a bachelor's degree. Lightstone then attended and graduated from the National Theatre School. Career She starred on Canadian television as Miss Stacey in ''Anne of Green Gables'' and '' Road to Avonlea''. She has won two Canadian Film Awards; a Genie for Best Actress in '' Lies My Father Told Me'' and a Genie for Best Supporting Actress for '' In Praise of Older Women''. She won an award for Best Actress at the Moscow International Film Festival for '' The Tin Flute''. Her stage roles include Goneril in ''King Lear'' at the Lincoln Centre in New York, Mash in Chekov's ''The Seagull at the Stratford Festival and Leah in '' The Dybbuk. In 1976, Lightstone starred in a play produced by Moses Znaimer, ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ed Marinaro
Ed Marinaro (born March 31, 1950) is an American actor and former professional football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Minnesota Vikings. He played college football for the Cornell Big Red, where he was a unanimous All-American and won the Maxwell Award in 1971. From 2010 to 2011, Marinaro starred in the football comedy series ''Blue Mountain State''. He is also known as a regular cast member of ''Hill Street Blues'', playing Officer Joe Coffey for five seasons (1981–1986). Career Football Marinaro played high school football in New Milford, New Jersey, for the New Milford High School Knights. Marinaro played college football at Cornell University, where he was a three-time All-American, and set over 16 NCAA records. He was the first running back in NCAA history to run for 4,000 career rushing yards, and led the nation in rushing in 1971. Marinaro was runner-up to Pat Sullivan for the Heisman Trophy in 1971, the highest finish for a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leah Pinsent
Leah Pinsent (born September 20, 1968) is a Canadian television and film actress. Career Pinsent made her film debut in 1984's '' The Bay Boy'', best known as Kiefer Sutherland's first film. The role garnered her a Genie nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Her next role was in the 1986 horror film ''April Fool's Day'' alongside Thomas F. Wilson and Griffin O'Neal. She is perhaps best known for her television roles as production accountant Veronica Miller in the comedy-drama series '' Made in Canada'', and news anchor Diane Gordon in ''More Tears'' and '' Escape from the Newsroom''. Personal life Pinsent was born in Toronto, Ontario, to Canadian actors Gordon Pinsent Gordon Edward Pinsent (July 12, 1930 – February 25, 2023) was a Canadian actor, writer, director, and singer. He was known for his roles in numerous productions, including ''Away from Her'', ''The Rowdyman'', ''John and the Missus'', ''A Gift ... and Charmion King. She was married to Michael Capellupo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marshall Colt
Marshall Colt (born October 26, 1948) is a retired American management consultant and combat-decorated, former captain in the United States Navy in San Diego, who was an actor in film and television from 1976 to 1995. He co-starred in the films '' North Dallas Forty'' (1979) and '' Jagged Edge'' (1985) as well as in the 1981–82 James Arness NBC police procedural '' McClain's Law''. Early years A native of New Orleans, Colt graduated from Tulane University with a Bachelor of Science degree in physics. He then served four years in the U.S. Navy, stationed briefly off the coast of Vietnam during the war. Acting career In 1976, Colt made his acting debut as Nick in the Berkeley Repertory Theatre production of ''Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'' and as Inspector William Holmer in the episode "Castle of Fear" of ABC's police drama '' The Streets of San Francisco''. In 1978, Colt appeared as Sam Pray in "Great Expectations," the fourth episode of the short-lived CBS legal dram ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease and the cause of 60–70% of cases of dementia. The most common early symptom is difficulty in remembering recent events. As the disease advances, symptoms can include problems with language, disorientation (including easily getting lost), mood swings, loss of motivation, self-neglect, and behavioral issues. As a person's condition declines, they often withdraw from family and society. Gradually, bodily functions are lost, ultimately leading to death. Although the speed of progression can vary, the average life expectancy following diagnosis is three to twelve years. The causes of Alzheimer's disease remain poorly understood. There are many environmental and genetic risk factors associated with its development. The strongest genetic risk factor is from an allele of apolipoprotein E. Other risk factors include a history of head injury, clinical depression, and high blood pressure. The progression of the di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roberta Weiss
Roberta Jane Weiss (born November 15, 1961) is a Canadian actress. She sometimes works professionally as Roberta Bizeau. Weiss played Flame Beaufort on NBC's soap opera '' Santa Barbara''. Career Weiss enrolled in the Manitoba School of Theatre and Allied Arts at the age of 16, later moving to Toronto to study theatre arts at York University. She gained national attention in Canada in an advertising campaign for Crispy Crunch. In 1986 she starred in the films '' Abducted'' and ''High Stakes''. In 1988 Weiss appeared as a scantily-clad island girl in the controversial cult French sex-comedy film '' Mangeuses d'Hommes''. She also played the lead in the controversial film ''How to Make Love to a Negro Without Getting Tired'', which Peter Rainier of the ''Los Angeles Times'' called "a flat parody." Weiss played "incendiary con artist" Flame Beaufort on NBC's soap opera '' Santa Barbara'' from 1990 to 1991, and later appeared in ''Family Passions'', a soap opera produced in Canada ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christopher Cazenove
Christopher de Lerisson Cazenove (17 December 1943 – 7 April 2010) was an English film, television and stage actor. Early life and career He was born Christopher de Lerisson Cazenove, on 17 December 1943, the son of Brigadier Arnold de Lerisson Cazenove and Elizabeth Laura (née Gurney, 1914–1994) in Winchester, Hampshire, but was brought up in Bowlish, Somerset. He was educated at the Dragon School, Eton College, Durham University's College of the Venerable Bede and the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.Anthony HaywarObituary: Christopher Cazenove ''The Guardian'', 8 April 2010 Cazenove often portrayed British aristocrats, and first made his name in the 1972 drama series, '' The Regiment''. Other notable roles included Charlie Tyrrell in the 1976-77 period drama series '' The Duchess of Duke Street'', and in 1986 he appeared as Ben Carrington in the US soap opera ''Dynasty'', which he played until the following year. From 2001 to 2003, he had a recurring role in the Bri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ted Wass
Edward Wass (born October 27, 1952) is an American television director and former actor. He is best known for his roles as Danny Dallas on the series ''Soap'' (1977–1981) and as Nick Russo on the sitcom ''Blossom'' (1991–1995). After ''Blossom'' ended its run in 1995, Wass retired from acting and focused only on directing episodic television series, such as ''Spin City'', ''The Big Bang Theory'', ''Less than Perfect'' and ''2 Broke Girls''. Wass returned to acting when he reunited with Mayim Bialik and played her father again on Bialik's '' Call Me Kat'' in 2022. Early life and education Wass was born in Lakewood, Ohio. He was raised in Glen Ellyn, Illinois and graduated from Glenbard West High School in 1970. He attended Goodman School of Drama at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (now at DePaul University). Wass trained as an opera singer and was also involved in rock and roll as a lead singer and guitarist. Career Acting In 1976, Wass made his Broadway debut in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marc Singer
Marc Singer (born January 29, 1948) is a Canadian-American actor best known for his roles in the '' Beastmaster'' film series, as Mike Donovan in the original 1980s TV series '' V'', and as Matt Cantrell in ''Dallas''. Early life Singer was born in Vancouver, British Columbia and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas."'V' Made His Career Take Off" by Mary Ann Norbom, ''The Philadelphia Inquirer'' (6 May 1984) Retrieved from He has two brothers (Claude and Gregory) and one sister, Lori, an actress and cellist. His father, Jacques Singer, was a Polish immigrant and symphony conductor; his mother, Leslie (née Wright), a concert pianist. Career Before the height of his career, Singer appeared in the sequel to the miniseries ''Roots'' as Col. Warner's elder son Andy. He had originally auditioned for the role of Jim Warner, but the producers felt he was better suited for the Andy Warner role. In the 1970s, Singer had a small breakthrough role in the ''Planet of the Apes'' TV series pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lisa Schrage
Lisa Schrage (born March 2, 1963) is a retired Canadian film and television actress. She is best known for her role as Mary Lou Maloney in the 1987 Canadian horror film ''Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II''. Life She is married to Chilean director Jorge Montesi. Filmography *''Young Again'' (1995) - Girl #1 (at disco) *''China White (film), China White'' (1989) - Anne Michaels *''Food of the Gods II'' (1989) - Alex Reed *''Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II'' (1987) - Mary Lou Maloney *''Dreams Beyond Memory'' (1987) - Jennifer *''The Amateur (1981 film), The Amateur'' (1981) - Teenage Girl #1 Television *''Assault on Death Mountain'' a.k.a. ''Shadow Warriors II: Hunt for the Death Merchant'' (1999) - Laura Berringer *''Sweet Deception'' (1998) - Eva Newcomb *''The Sentinel'' (1998) - 1 episode, Kelly Temple *''Tropical Heat, Sweating Bullets'' a.k.a. "Tropical Heat" (1992) - 1 episode, Lisa McGrath *''The Twilight Zone'' (1988) - 1 episode, Candy *''Night Heat'' (1987-1988) - 3 episodes, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
