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Betty Murphy
Betty Murphy is an American television and film actress. Murphy has appeared in five films which include '' Attack on Terror: The FBI vs. the Ku Klux Klan'', ''1918'', ''Urban Cowboy'', '' Alone'' and ''Life''. Murphy's television work includes guest spots on ''America's Most Wanted'', ''Everybody Loves Raymond'', ''Criminal Minds'', '' Six Feet Under'', ''Becker'', and more recently in a recurring role as the "cat lady" neighbor, Alberta Fromme on ''Desperate Housewives ''Desperate Housewives'' is an American mystery comedy-drama television series created by Marc Cherry, and produced by ABC Studios and Cherry Productions. It aired for eight seasons on ABC from October 3, 2004, until May 13, 2012, for a tota ...''. External links * American film actresses American television actresses Living people Year of birth missing (living people) 21st-century American women {{US-screen-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The FBI Vs
''The'' is a grammatical article in English, denoting nouns that are already or about to be mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the most frequently used word in the English language; studies and analyses of texts have found it to account for seven percent of all printed English-language words. It is derived from gendered articles in Old English which combined in Middle English and now has a single form used with nouns of any gender. The word can be used with both singular and plural nouns, and with a noun that starts with any letter. This is different from many other languages, which have different forms of the definite article for different genders or numbers. Pronunciation In most dialects, "the" is pronounced as (with the voiced dental fricative followed by a schwa) when followed by a consonant sound, and as (homophone of the archaic pronoun ''thee'') ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1918 (1985 Film)
''1918'' (also known as ''Horton Foote's 1918'') is a 1985 American drama film directed by Ken Harrison and starring William Converse-Roberts, Hallie Foote, and Matthew Broderick. It is based on the play ''1918'' by Horton Foote, who also wrote the screenplay for the film. It was followed by '' On Valentine's Day''. Plot It's 1918, the height of United States involvement in World War I: Liberty Bonds are sold, German immigrants are suspected as traitors or saboteurs, young men everywhere succumb to the patriotism and propaganda, and enlist. In a small Texas town, Horace Robedaux feels the pressure. He does not want to leave his young wife Elizabeth and their young child Jenny, but Elizabeth's can't-do-anything-right little brother constantly talks about the war. Elizabeth's stern father, who opposed the marriage initially, now has plans to take care of his daughter and the child, so Horace can fight for his country, but the Spanish flu influenza epidemic sweeping the town (and th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Urban Cowboy
''Urban Cowboy'' is a 1980 American romantic Western film directed by James Bridges. The plot concerns the love-hate relationship between Buford "Bud" Davis (John Travolta) and Sissy ( Debra Winger). The film's success was credited for spurring a mainstream revival of country music. Much of the action revolves around activities at Gilley's Club, a football-field-sized honky tonk in Pasadena, Texas. Plot Buford "Bud" Davis moves to Pasadena, Texas for an oil refinery job where his uncle, Bob Davis, works. Bud wants to earn enough money to buy land near his hometown of Spur. While staying with Bob and his family, Bud embraces the local nightlife, including Gilley's, a popular Pasadena bar and nightclub. There, Bud meets fellow Gilly's patron, Sissy. They marry soon after and buy a mobile home, settling into a routine of working during the day and socializing at Gilley's at night. Bud enjoys riding the mechanical bull, but when Sissy wants to try, Bud forbids it. Wes Highto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alone (1997 Film)
Alone may refer to: * Solitude, a state of seclusion or isolation * Loneliness, negative emotions arising from seclusion Film and television Film * ''Alone'' (1931 French film), by Henri Diamant-Berger * ''Alone'' (1931 Soviet film), by Leonid Trauberg and Grigori Kozintsev * ''Alone'', a 1991 short film featuring Paul Ben-Victor * ''Alone'', a 1997 American television film starring Ed Begley Jr. * ''Alone'' (1999 film), a Spanish film by Benito Zambrano * ''Alone'' (2001 film), a Croatian film by Lukas Nola * ''Alone'' (2004 film), a German film * ''Alone'', a 2004 short film by Gregory Orr * ''Alone'' (2007 film), a Thai horror film by Banjong Pisanthanakun and Parkpoom Wongpoom * ''Alone'' (2008 film), a Turkish film by Çağan Irmak * ''Alone'' (2013 film) or ''Phobia'', an American horror film * ''Alone.'' (2014 film), an American documentary film * ''Alone'' (2015 Hindi film), an Indian horror film by Bhushan Patel * ''Alone'' (2015 Kannada film), an Indian actio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Life (1999 Film)
''Life'' is a 1999 American buddy comedy-drama film directed by Ted Demme. The film stars Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence. It is the second film featuring Murphy and Lawrence together (the first being ''Boomerang,'' in 1992). The supporting cast includes Ned Beatty, R. Lee Ermey, Obba Babatundé, Bernie Mac, Anthony Anderson, Miguel A. Núñez Jr., Bokeem Woodbine, Guy Torry, Michael Taliferro and Barry Shabaka Henley. The film is framed as a story being told by an elderly inmate about two of his friends, Ray (Murphy) and Claude (Lawrence), who are both wrongfully convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison. It received an Oscar nomination for Best Makeup at the 72nd Academy Awards. ''Life'' failed to meet the studio's expectations at the box office, and received mixed reviews from critics. The film later found a strong cult following among Murphy and Lawrence’s fans, establishing ''Life'' as a cult classic. Plot In 1997, at the Mississippi S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
America's Most Wanted
''America's Most Wanted'' (often abbreviated as ''AMW'') is an American television program whose first run was produced by 20th Television, and second run is under the Fox Entertainment#Fox Alternative Entertainment, Fox Alternative Entertainment division of Fox Corporation. At the time of its cancellation by the Fox Broadcasting Company, Fox television network in June 2011, it was the longest-running program in the network's history (24 seasons), a mark since surpassed by ''The Simpsons'', although the program was revived ten years later. The show started off as a half-hour program on February 7, 1988. In 1990, the show's format was changed from 30 minutes to 60 minutes. The show's format was reverted to 30 minutes in 1995, and then back to 60 minutes in 1996. A short-lived syndicated spinoff titled ''America's Most Wanted: Final Justice'' aired during the 1995–96 season. The September following the initial 2011 cancellation, the show's host, John Walsh (television host), J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Everybody Loves Raymond
''Everybody Loves Raymond'' is an American television sitcom created by Philip Rosenthal that aired on CBS from September 13, 1996, to May 16, 2005, with a total of 210 episodes spanning nine seasons. It was produced by Where's Lunch and Worldwide Pants Incorporated, in association with HBO Independent Productions. The cast members were Ray Romano, Patricia Heaton, Brad Garrett, Doris Roberts, Peter Boyle, Madylin Sweeten, and Monica Horan. Most episodes of the nine-season series were filmed in front of a live studio audience. The series received positive reviews and has been ranked the 49th all-time funniest television comedy by ''Complex'', the 60th best all-time series by ''TV Guide'', the eleventh-best sitcom starring a stand-up comedian and the 35th best sitcom of all time by ''Rolling Stone'', and (alongside ''South Park'') the 63rd best written television series by the Writers Guild of America. In a '' Hollywood Reporter'' poll of all-time television programs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Criminal Minds
''Criminal Minds'' is an American police procedural crime drama television series created by Jeff Davis that premiered on CBS on September 22, 2005. It follows a group of criminal profilers who work for the FBI as members of its Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU). ''Criminal Minds'' became a ratings hit for CBS, regularly featuring as one of the network's most-watched shows and winning the Best TV Crime Drama award at the People’s Choice Awards in 2017. Its success has spawned a media franchise, with several spinoffs, a South Korean adaptation, and a video game. ''Criminal Minds'' originally culminated after its fifteenth season on February 19, 2020; however, it was revived and re-titled ''Criminal Minds: Evolution'' for its sixteenth season, which premiered on Paramount+ in November 2022. In March 2025, ''Criminal Minds'' was renewed for a nineteenth season. Premise The series follows a group of criminal profilers who work for the FBI as members of its Behavioral Analy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Six Feet Under (TV Series)
''Six Feet Under'' is an American Drama (film and television), drama television series created and produced by Alan Ball (screenwriter), Alan Ball for the premium television network HBO. The series premiered on June 3, 2001, and ended on August 21, 2005, after List of Six Feet Under episodes, five seasons consisting of 63 episodes. The show depicts the lives of the Fisher family, who run a funeral home in Los Angeles, along with their friends and lovers. The ensemble cast, ensemble drama stars Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy, Lauren Ambrose, Freddy Rodriguez (actor), Freddy Rodriguez, Mathew St. Patrick, and Rachel Griffiths as the central characters. It was produced by Actual Size Films and The Greenblatt/Janollari Studio, and was shot on location in Los Angeles and in Hollywood studios. ''Six Feet Under'' received widespread acclaim, particularly for its writing and acting, and consistently drew high ratings for the HBO network. It is widely regarded as one of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Becker (TV Series)
''Becker'' is an American television sitcom created by Dave Hackel that aired on CBS for six seasons from November 2, 1998, to January 28, 2004, with a total of 129 episodes. Produced by Dave Hackel Productions and Industry Entertainment in association with Paramount Television, the show is set in the New York City borough of the Bronx, and stars Ted Danson as the title character, John Becker, a misanthropic doctor who operates a small practice and is constantly annoyed by his patients, co-workers, and friends, and practically everything and everybody else in his world. Despite everything, his patients and friends are loyal because Becker genuinely cares about them. Premise The show revolves around Becker and the things that annoyed him, although the members of the supporting cast also have their moments. The relationships between Becker and Reggie, and, later, Becker and Chris form the key plots of many episodes. The show tackles other serious issues as well, such as race, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cat Lady
A cat lady is a cultural archetype or stock character, most often depicted as a middle-aged or elderly spinster or widow, who has many cats. The term may be pejorative, or it may be affectionately embraced. Usage and association Women who have cats have long been associated with the concept of spinsterhood, widowhood or even witchcraft. In more recent decades, the concept of a cat lady has been associated with "romance-challenged (often career-oriented) women". The term "cat lady" has also been used as a pejorative term towards women without children, regardless of if they actually own cats. Depending on context, the ordinarily pejorative word "crazy" may be prepended to "cat lady" to indicate either a pejorative or a humorous and affectionate label. Some writers, celebrities, and artists have challenged the gender-based "Crazy Cat Lady" stereotype, and embraced the term to mean an animal lover or rescuer who cares for one or multiple cats, and who is psychologically healt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Desperate Housewives
''Desperate Housewives'' is an American mystery comedy-drama television series created by Marc Cherry, and produced by ABC Studios and Cherry Productions. It aired for eight seasons on ABC from October 3, 2004, until May 13, 2012, for a total of 180 episodes. Executive producer Marc Cherry served as showrunner. Other executive producers since the fourth season included Bob Daily, George W. Perkins, John Pardee, Joey Murphy, David Grossman, and Larry Shaw. Set on Wisteria Lane, a street in the fictional town of Fairview in the fictional Eagle State, ''Desperate Housewives'' follows the lives of a group of women as seen through the eyes of their friend and neighbor who commits suicide in the pilot episode. The series covers fifteen years of the women's lives, which includes a five-year timeline jump in the series' narrative. The women work through domestic struggles and family life, while being faced with the secrets, crimes, and mysteries hidden behind the doors of thei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
