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Brioni Farrell
Xenia Gratsos (February 12, 1940 – August 8, 2018) was a Greek-American actress who worked both in film and on stage, under the name Brioni Farrell. She was born in Greece and moved to the United States to pursue her acting career. She had a long career with multiple roles in U.S. television and film. She lived in southern California with her husband, actor Eugene Robert Glazer. Following troubling signs in 2006, she was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease Early-onset Alzheimer's disease (EOAD), also called younger-onset Alzheimer's disease (YOAD), is Alzheimer's disease diagnosed before the age of 65. It is an uncommon form of Alzheimer's, accounting for only 5–10% of all Alzheimer's cases. Ab ... in 2007; she died in 2018, from complications associated with the disease. Filmography Except where noted, was credited as Brioni Farrell. Film Television References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Gratsos, Xenia 1940 births 2018 deaths American tel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greece
Greece, officially the Hellenic Republic, is a country in Southeast Europe. Located on the southern tip of the Balkan peninsula, it shares land borders with Albania to the northwest, North Macedonia and Bulgaria to the north, and Turkey to the east. The Aegean Sea lies to the east of the Geography of Greece, mainland, the Ionian Sea to the west, and the Sea of Crete and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. Greece has the longest coastline on the Mediterranean Basin, spanning List of islands of Greece, thousands of islands and nine Geographic regions of Greece, traditional geographic regions. It has a population of over 10 million. Athens is the nation's capital and List of cities and towns in Greece, largest city, followed by Thessaloniki and Patras. Greece is considered the cradle of Western culture, Western civilisation and the birthplace of Athenian democracy, democracy, Western philosophy, Western literature, historiography, political science, major History of science in cl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Death Valley Days
''Death Valley Days'' is an American Western (genre), Western anthology series featuring true accounts of the American Old West, particularly the Death Valley country of southeastern California. Created in 1930 by Ruth Woodman, the program was broadcast on radio until 1945. From 1952 to 1970, it became a Broadcast syndication, syndicated Westerns on television, television series, with reruns (updated with new narrations) continuing through August 1, 1975. The radio and television versions combined to make the show "one of the longest-running Western programs in broadcast history." The series was sponsored by the Pacific Coast Borax Company, makers of 20 Mule Team Borax and Boraxo, and hosted by Stanley Andrews ("The Old Ranger") (1952–1964), Ronald Reagan (1964–1966), Robert Taylor (American actor), Robert Taylor (1966–1969), and Dale Robertson (1969–1970). Hosting the series was Reagan's final work as an actor; he left the series in 1966 to run for governor of Californi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Bionic Woman
''The Bionic Woman'' is an American science fiction film, science fiction Action-adventure fiction, action-adventure television series created by Kenneth Johnson (producer), Kenneth Johnson based on the 1972 novel Cyborg (novel), ''Cyborg'' by Martin Caidin and starring Lindsay Wagner, that aired from January 14, 1976, to May 13, 1978. A spin-off from the 1970s ''The Six Million Dollar Man, Six Million Dollar Man'' television science fiction film, science fiction action series, ''The Bionic Woman'' is centered around the fictional Jaime Sommers (The Bionic Woman), Jaime Sommers, who takes on special high-risk government missions using her superhuman Bionics, bionic powers. Wagner starred as professional tennis player Jaime Sommers (The Bionic Woman), Jaime Sommers, who becomes critically injured during a Parachuting, skydiving accident. Jaime's life is saved by Oscar Goldman (Richard Anderson) and Dr. Rudy Wells (Alan Oppenheimer, Martin E. Brooks) with bionic Implant (medicine) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Police Story (1973 TV Series)
''Police Story'' is an American anthology crime drama television series that aired weekly on NBC from September 25, 1973, through April 5, 1977, followed by a season of irregularly scheduled television film specials from September 27, 1977, to May 28, 1978, with three further television films screened in 1979, 1980, and 1987. The show was created by author and former police officer Joseph Wambaugh and was described by ''The Complete Directory of Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows'' as "one of the more realistic police series to be seen on television". It was produced by David Gerber and Mel Swope. Overview Although it was an anthology, all episodes had certain things in common; for instance, the main character in each episode was always a police officer. The setting was always Los Angeles, and the characters always worked for some branch of the Los Angeles Police Department. Notwithstanding the anthology format, some characters were recurring. During the first three seasons ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Columbo
''Columbo'' is an American crime drama television series starring Peter Falk as Columbo (character), Lieutenant Columbo, a homicide detective with the Los Angeles Police Department. After two pilot episodes in 1968 and 1971, the show originally aired on NBC from 1971 to 1978 as one of the rotating programs of ''The NBC Mystery Movie''. ''Columbo'' then aired on American Broadcasting Company, ABC as a rotating program on ''The ABC Mystery Movie'' from 1989 to 1990, and on a less frequent basis from 1990 to 2003. Columbo is a shrewd and exceptionally observant homicide detective whose trademarks include his rumpled beige raincoat, unassuming demeanor, cigar, battered Peugeot 403 car, love of chili con carne, chili, and Unseen character, unseen wife (whom he mentions frequently). He often leaves a room only to return with the catchphrase "Just one more thing" to ask a critical question. The character and show, created by Richard Levinson and William Link, popularized the inverted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Search (American TV Series)
''Search'' is an American science fiction series that aired on Wednesday nights on NBC at 10 pm ET, from September 1972 to August 1973. It ran for 23 episodes, not including the two-hour pilot film originally titled '' Probe''. When picked up for series production, the title had to be changed because ''Probe'' was the name of an existing PBS series. In the UK, the series aired on BBC1 under the title ''Search Control''. In Spain, the series aired on TVE 1 under the title ''Investigación'' (Investigation). In Italy, the series aired under the title ''Search''. It was called ''Operación Rescate'' (Rescue Operation) in Argentina. In Brazil, the series aired on TV Globo under the title ''Controle Remoto'' (Remote Control). The show was created by Leslie Stevens, and produced by Stevens, Robert H. Justman, John Strong and Anthony Spinner. The high concept was described as "science fiction in today's world" and the episodes featured many high-tech elements that are now considered c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Bait (1973 Film)
''The Bait'' is a television film about LAPD Detective Tracy Fleming, who is out to catch a serial killer preying on women in Los Angeles. Filmed in 1971 and released in 1973, it stars Donna Mills. The film was based on former police officer Dorothy Uhnak's first novel, also titled ''The Bait'', which won the MWA's Edgar for Best First Novel. She was reportedly embarrassed over the liberties taken with her work by this film. The film itself was the pilot for an unlaunched weekly TV series. ''The Ledger'', a later book by Ms. Uhnak featuring the same character, NYPD Detective Christie Opara, was adapted into the TV-film ''Get Christie Love!'' It also took liberties with the source material, but was, nonetheless, successfully turned into a TV series the following season. See also * List of American films of 1973 This is a list of American films released in 1973 in film, 1973. Box office The highest-grossing American films released in 1973, by domestic box office gross ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Rookies
''The Rookies'' is an American police procedural series created by Rita Lakin that originally aired on ABC from September 11, 1972, to March 30, 1976. It follows the exploits of three rookie police officers working in an unidentified city for the fictitious Southern California Police Department (SCPD). History The success of Joseph Wambaugh's book '' The New Centurions'', as well as NBC's ratings success with '' Adam-12'', had sparked interest at the time in a more realistic depiction and storytelling of the typical uniformed police officer. Although various incidents during the late 1960s and early 1970s, particularly in California, had sparked controversy and negative feelings toward police officers in general, ''The Rookies'' tried to better humanize the character of a police officer and show the struggles that new, younger men and women (who were often Vietnam-era military veterans or college graduates) faced in their lives as law enforcement persons sworn to serve and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bearcats!
''Bearcats!'' is an American Western television series broadcast on the CBS television network during the fall 1971 television season. It starred Rod Taylor and Dennis Cole as troubleshooters in the period before the American entry into World War I (1917). ''Bearcats!'' was produced by Filmways Inc. (which previously produced many series including ''The Addams Family'', '' Mister Ed'', ''The Beverly Hillbillies'', '' Green Acres'', and '' Petticoat Junction''). It was co-produced by Rodlor, Rod Taylor's production firm. Synopsis Set in 1914, somewhat later historically than a traditional Western, the stories center on the heroes' use of a 1914 Stutz Bearcat automobile. Although automobiles were common in the United States in 1914, a $2,000 sports car would have been very rare in the more remote areas of the Western United States. How the heroes paid for this expensive ride was rather unusual, as well. They undertook work which could be considered "private security" for a p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
To Rome With Love (TV Series)
''To Rome with Love'' is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from September 28, 1969, to February 24, 1971. Synopsis ''To Rome with Love'' is the story of widowed college professor Michael Endicott, who decided to leave his native Iowa following the death of his wife and accept a new position as an instructor at the American Overseas School of Rome. The culture shock of his children in reacting to their new environment, and to an extent, his own, provided the main humor in the series. Family situations provided most of the rest. Early on, much of this came from Endicott's single sister, Harriet, who followed them to Rome, apparently for the sole purpose of dissuading them from living there and cajoling them into returning to Iowa. Harriet soon departed, but her place was taken shortly afterward by Andy Pruitt, Endicott's father-in-law and the children's grandfather. He came to Rome for a brief visit, but wound up staying indefinitely. Broadcast history Episode list Season ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lancer (TV Series)
''Lancer'' is an American Western television series that aired Tuesdays at 7:30 pm (Eastern Time) on CBS from September 24, 1968, to June 23, 1970. The series stars Andrew Duggan as a father with two half-brother sons, played by James Stacy and Wayne Maunder. Synopsis Duggan starred as Murdoch Lancer, the patriarch of the Lancer family. Maunder played Scott Lancer, the educated older son and a veteran of the Union Army. Stacy played gunslinger Johnny Madrid Lancer. Paul Brinegar appeared as Jelly Hoskins and Elizabeth Baur played Murdoch Lancer's ward Teresa O'Brien. ''Lancer'' lasted for 51 hour-long episodes and was shot in color. It was rerun on CBS May 1971 - September 1971 on Thursdays from 8 to 9 p.m. E. T. Guest stars Guest stars included Joe Don Baker, Noah Beery, Jr., Scott Brady, Ellen Corby, Bruce Dern, Jack Elam, Sam Elliott, Beverly Garland, Kevin Hagen, Ron Howard, Wright King, Cloris Leachman, Barbara Luna, George Macready, Warren Oates, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Family Affair
''Family Affair'' is an American sitcom starring Brian Keith and Sebastian Cabot that aired on CBS from September 12, 1966, to March 4, 1971. The series explored the trials of well-to-do engineer and bachelor Bill Davis (Keith) as he attempted to raise his brother's orphaned children in his luxury New York City apartment. Davis' traditional English gentleman's gentleman, Mr. Giles French (Cabot), also had adjustments to make as he became saddled with the responsibility of caring for 15-year-old Cissy ( Kathy Garver) and the six-year-old twins, Jody ( Johnny Whitaker) and Buffy ( Anissa Jones). ''Family Affair'' ran for 138 episodes in five seasons. The show was created and produced by Edmund Hartmann and Don Fedderson, also known for ''My Three Sons'' and '' The Millionaire''. Storyline Indiana native William "Bill" Davis is a successful civil engineer who develops major projects all over the world. A wealthy bachelor, Bill lives in a large apartment on Manhattan's Upper ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
