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Dianne Kay
Dianne Kay (born March 29, 1954) is an American retired actress best known for playing Nancy Bradford on ABC's ''Eight Is Enough'' from 1977 to 1981. Early years Kay is the daughter of Peter and Miriam Kay. Her father was a state representative in Arizona. She began acting in Phoenix when she was 13, performing on stage and making commercials. She graduated from Arcadia High School (Arizona), Arcadia High School in 1972 and graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in TV programming and public relations. While at the university she modeled and produced some talk shows in Tucson. Career Kay went to Hollywood in 1976, making a living by modeling and making TV commercials. Kay had a large role in Steven Spielberg's period comedy film ''1941 (film), 1941'' (1979). Kay played Richard Mulligan's daughter on the short-lived ABC sitcom ''Reggie (TV series), Reggie'' in 1983. She later appeared in the ''Eight is Enough'' reunion television movies in 1987 and 1989. She appe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eight Is Enough
''Eight Is Enough'' is an American comedy-drama/sitcom television series that aired on ABC from March 15, 1977, to May 23, 1981. The show was modeled on the life of syndicated newspaper columnist Tom Braden, a real-life parent with eight children, who wrote a book by the same title. Synopsis The show centers on a Sacramento, California, family with eight children (from oldest to youngest: David, Mary, Joanie, Susan, Nancy, Elizabeth, Tommy, and Nicholas). The father, Tom Bradford (based on Tom Braden, played by Dick Van Patten), is a newspaper columnist for the fictional ''Sacramento Register''. His wife Joan, based on Joan Braden, was a homemaker and took care of the children. Joan was played by actress Diana Hyland (born Diane Gentner) and in early 1977, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. While performing a mastectomy, doctors discovered her cancer had metastasized. During filming her health suddenly deteriorated, and Hyland died on March 27, 1977, having filmed only fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
She's The Sheriff
''She's the Sheriff'' is an American television sitcom that aired in Broadcast syndication, first-run syndication from September 19, 1987, to April 1, 1989. Produced by Lorimar Television, the series marked the return of Suzanne Somers to television for the first time since she left her role as Chrissy Snow on American Broadcasting Company, ABC's ''Three's Company'' in 1980. In 2002, ''She's the Sheriff'' was ranked number 44 on ''TV Guide (magazine), TV Guide'' "50 Worst TV Shows of All Time". Synopsis Somers stars as Hildy Granger, a young woman whose husband, the sheriff of fictional Lakes County, Nevada (near Lake Tahoe), has died suddenly. Now a widow with two children to support, Hildy accepts the county commissioner's offer to appoint her to serve as sheriff herself, despite her lack of relevant experience. The show focuses on her efforts to handle the daily problems of locals and tourists, while learning to work with her four deputies. In particular, Hildy has regular ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Direct-to-video
Direct-to-video or straight-to-video refers to the release of a film, television series, short or special to the public immediately on home video formats rather than an initial theatrical release or television premiere. This distribution strategy was prevalent before streaming platforms came to dominate the TV and movie distribution markets. Because sequels or prequels of larger-budget films may be released direct-to-video, review references to direct-to-video releases are often pejorative. Direct-to-video release has also become profitable for independent filmmakers and smaller companies. Some direct-to-video genre films (with a high-profile star) can generate well in excess of $50 million revenue worldwide. Reasons for releasing direct to video A production studio may decide not to generally release a TV show or film for several possible reasons: a low budget, a lack of support from a TV network, negative reviews, its controversial nature, that it may appeal to a small ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Falling Sky
''Falling Sky'' (also known as ''Crocodile Tears'') is a 1998 American drama film starring Karen Allen, Brittany Murphy and Jeremy Jordan. It was released direct-to-video in the UK in 1999 and wasn't released in the US until August 26, 2005. It follows Emily, a girl who moves to Las Vegas with her alcoholic mother as she tries to pursue a singing career. Synopsis Emily and her alcoholic Alcoholism is the continued drinking of alcohol despite it causing problems. Some definitions require evidence of dependence and withdrawal. Problematic use of alcohol has been mentioned in the earliest historical records. The World Hea ... mother, Reese, have moved to Las Vegas for a fresh start and so Reese can pursue a singing career. Reese tells Emily that alcoholism runs in the family and she is at risk of having it too. Emily often finds herself in the maternal role, having to take care of her mother. After Reese kills herself in the bathtub, Emily finds a recorded tape say ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hangin' With Mr
"Hangin" is a single from the sixth studio album by the Chic, '' Tongue in Chic''. It was the first single from this album and it reached #64 on the UK singles chart in March 1983, spending 1 week on the chart. It was Chic's first chart position in the UK for three and a half years. It just failed to enter US Billboard R&B chart top 40 (peaked at #48). '' Billboard'' said that "street feel is the main suit here, starting with spoken banter and slipping into the crisply syncopated arrangement." Track listing ;Atlantic 7" 89954 October 12, 1982 * A. "Hangin (7" Edit) - 3:35 * B. "City Lights" - 4:26 ;Atlantic promo 12" DMD 371, 1982 * A. "Hangin - 5:13 * B. "Hangin (7" Edit) - 3:35 References 1982 singles Chic (band) songs Songs written by Bernard Edwards Songs written by Nile Rodgers Song recordings produced by Nile Rodgers Song recordings produced by Bernard Edwards 1982 songs {{1980s-single-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andy Colby's Incredible Adventure
''Andy Colby's Incredible Adventure'' is a 1988 science fiction children's film directed by Deborah Brock and written by Brock and Jed Horovitz. It stars Randy Josselyn, Dianne Kay, Chuck Kovacic, John Franklin, and Vince Edwards. Its plot is about a boy who has to travel through several videos and static-filled channels in order to rescue his sister, who was snatched into the television because she sat too close to it. As it was thought the film's original release title would be confused with ''Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure'', the name was changed to ''Andy and the Airwave Rangers'' for 1989 video release. The film is referred to as a full-length "cheater" in that it takes advantage of film highlights gleaned from previous Roger Corman films '' Space Raiders'', ''Wizards of the Lost Kingdom'', ''Deathsport'', '' Chopping Mall'', and ''Wheels of Fire''. Plot Andy Colby ( Randy Josselyn) is a 12-year-old boy with too much time on his hands and an addiction to movies. He go ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jake And The Fatman
''Jake and the Fatman'' is an American crime drama television series starring William Conrad as prosecutor J. L. (Jason Lochinvar) "Fatman" McCabe and Joe Penny as investigator Jake Styles. Created by Dean Hargrove and Joel Steiger, the series ran on CBS for five seasons from September 26, 1987, to May 6, 1992. '' Diagnosis: Murder'', which aired from 1993 to 2001, was a medical-oriented spin-off of ''Jake and the Fatman'' that came to be a popular series of its own. Plot J. L. "Fatman" McCabe is a Hawaii-born, tough former Honolulu Police Department officer turned Los Angeles district attorney. He is teamed with a handsome, happy-go-lucky special investigator named Jake Styles. They often clash due to their different styles and personalities. "Fatman" travels hardly anywhere without Max, his pet bulldog. The show was set in Los Angeles during the first season. After the end of '' Magnum, P.I.'', the show was moved to Hawaii. The second and third seasons and half of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Family Reunion
A, or a, is the first letter and the first vowel letter of the Latin alphabet, used in the modern English alphabet, and others worldwide. Its name in English is '' a'' (pronounced ), plural ''aes''. It is similar in shape to the Ancient Greek letter alpha, from which it derives. The uppercase version consists of the two slanting sides of a triangle, crossed in the middle by a horizontal bar. The lowercase version is often written in one of two forms: the double-storey and single-storey . The latter is commonly used in handwriting and fonts based on it, especially fonts intended to be read by children, and is also found in italic type. In English, '' a'' is the indefinite article, with the alternative form ''an''. Name In English, the name of the letter is the ''long A'' sound, pronounced . Its name in most other languages matches the letter's pronunciation in open syllables. History The earliest known ancestor of A is ''aleph''—the first letter of the Phoenician ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Murder, She Wrote
''Murder, She Wrote'' is an American crime drama television series, created by Peter S. Fischer, Richard Levinson and William Link, starring Angela Lansbury, and produced and distributed by Universal Television for the CBS network. The series focuses on the life of Jessica Fletcher, a mystery writer and amateur detective, who becomes involved in solving murders that take place in the fictional town of Cabot Cove, Maine, across the United States, and abroad. The program ran for 12 seasons from September 30, 1984, to May 19, 1996, for a total of 264 episodes and included amongst its recurring cast Tom Bosley, William Windom (actor), William Windom and Ron Masak, as well as a vast array of guest cast members including Mickey Rooney, Michael Horton (actor), Michael Horton, Keith Michell, Barbara Babcock, George Segal, Kevin McCarthy (actor), Kevin McCarthy, Gene Barry, Martin Milner, Earl Holliman, Pat Morita, Tom Wopat, John Astin, Loretta Swit, John Saxon, Ruth Roman, Kathryn Grays ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Once A Hero
''Once a Hero'' is an American action-adventure television series that aired on ABC from September 19 until October 3, 1987. The series stars Milo O'Shea as Abner Bevis, a down-on-his-luck comic book artist whose life is turned upside down when his creation, Captain Justice ( Jeff Lester), comes to life. Also appearing in the series were Caitlin Clarke and Robert Forster. Premise Abner Bevis (Milo O'Shea) is the creator of a comic-book superhero called Captain Justice. Lately Bevis is in a rut and repeating old storylines, and children have lost interest in the comic, so the comic's owners want to kill off the title. Even the characters in the book's fictional world of Pleasantville have started to notice that their lives are repeating themselves, and the lack of reader interest is causing characters to start fading. Captain Justice (Jeff Lester) decides to cross the Forbidden Zone into the real world, where he becomes a real human being with no superpowers. Also crossing over i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Love Boat
''The Love Boat'' is an American romantic comedy-drama television series created by Wilford Lloyd Baumes that originally aired on ABC from September 24, 1977, to May 24, 1986. In addition, three TV movies aired before the regular series premiered and four specials and a TV movie aired after the series ended. The series was set on the cruise ship MS ''Pacific Princess'', and revolved around the ship's captain Merrill Stubing (played by Gavin MacLeod) and a handful of his crew, with passengers played by guest actors for each episode, having romantic, dramatic and humorous adventures. The series was part of ABC's popular Saturday-night lineup of the time, which also included '' Fantasy Island'' until 1984. The executive producer for the series was Aaron Spelling, who produced several television series for Four Star Television and ABC from the 1960s into the 1990s. The series was nominated four consecutive times for a Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Musi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simon & Simon
''Simon & Simon'' is an American crime drama television series that originally ran from November 24, 1981, to September 16, 1989. The series was broadcast on CBS, and starred Gerald McRaney and Jameson Parker as two disparate brothers who operate a two-man detective agency in San Diego, California. Premise The show revolves around the decisively polar-opposite Simon brothers, Rick (McRaney) and Andrew Jackson/"A.J." (Parker). Together, the brothers run a private investigator agency in San Diego, California, during the 1980s. Their contrasting approaches to investigations and subsequent personality conflicts provide much of the drama and comedy in each week's episode. The brothers have genuine love for one another as well as intense loyalty and will go to great lengths to protect one another. Rick is a United States Marine Corps Vietnam War veteran with an earthy, plain-speaking personality and a penchant for cowboy boots, denim, and pickup trucks. He lives on a boat in his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
