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Flipper
Flipper may refer to: Common meanings *Flipper (anatomy), a forelimb of an aquatic animal, useful for steering and/or propulsion in water *Swimfins, footwear that boosts human swimming efficiency, also known as flippers * Flipper (cricket), a type of delivery bowled by a wrist spin bowler *Flipper (pinball), a part of a pinball machine used to strike the ball *A speculator who engages in flipping (buying and selling quickly) * Flipper (tool), used for flipping food over while cooking Film and television * Flipper (franchise), a multimedia franchise about a bottlenose dolphin named Flipper ** ''Flipper'' (1963 film) ** ''Flipper's New Adventure'' (1964), sequel to the 1963 film ** ''Flipper'' (1996 film), a remake of the 1963 film starring Paul Hogan and Elijah Wood ** ''Flipper'' (1964 TV series), an adaptation of the 1963 film which originally ran from 1964 to 1967 ** ''Flipper'' (1995 TV series), a revival of the 1964 series which ran from 1995 to 2000 ** Flipper, one of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flipper (franchise)
The ''Flipper'' franchise consists of American family-adventure installments including three theatrical films, and two television shows. Based on original an original story created by Arthur Weiss, Ricou Browning and Jack Cowden, the plot centers around a family who becomes friends with a notably intelligent bottlenose dolphin they rescued from injuries, which they name Flipper. Through the events of the franchise, Flipper regularly gives aid to his human friends and selflessly comes to their rescue to return the favor. The franchise as a whole was met with mixed critical and financial reception, with each installment faring diversly. The original movie received mild response from critics, with a similar outcome at the box office. Its sequel earned praise from critics and a higher monetary return, with the first television spin-off series receiving warm reception from critics and viewers alike. Though the 1995 continuation show was generally well-received critically, it did ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flipper And Lopaka
''Flipper and Lopaka'' is an Australian animated series produced by the Yoram Gross companies: Yoram Gross-Village Roadshow (in Season 1) and Yoram Gross-EM.TV (in Seasons 2 and 3). It has previously aired on Australia's Seven Network at various times and has also aired on Australia's ABC3, a channel dedicated to children's television programs. Setting The series takes place on the Millhouse island of Iloka. The islanders survive without the use of modern technology, building huts out of bamboo and fern and eating various fruits found on the island floor. Beneath the surrounding ocean lies Quetzo, a sunken Millhouse island now home to many sea creatures, which unlike Iloka, has many modern influences. The series follows Lopaka, a young Polynesian boy who has the mysterious power to communicate with sea creatures and hold his breath for long periods underwater. He is accompanied alongside his adventures with his many sea-faring friends, including the witty and friendly dolphin, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Ossian Flipper
Henry Ossian Flipper (March 21, 1856 – April 26, 1940) was an American soldier, engineer, former slave and in 1877, the first African American to graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point, earning a commission as a second lieutenant in the United States Army. He was also an author who wrote about scientific topics and his life experiences. After his commissioning, he was assigned to one of the all-black regiments in the U.S. Army, which were historically led by white officers. Assigned to 'A' Troop under the command of Captain Nicholas M. Nolan, he became the first nonwhite officer to lead buffalo soldiers of the 10th Cavalry. Flipper served with competency and distinction during the Apache Wars and the Victorio Campaign, but was plagued by rumors alleging improprieties. Eventually, he was court-martialed and dismissed from the U.S. Army. After losing his commission in the Army, Flipper worked throughout Mexico and Latin America as an assistant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flipper (band)
Flipper is an American punk rock band formed in San Francisco, California in 1979, continuing in often erratic fashion until the mid-1990s, then reuniting in 2005. The band influenced a number of grunge, punk rock and noise rock bands. Their slowed-down, bass-driven and heavily distorted style of punk is considered to have inspired bands such as the Melvins and Nirvana (band), Nirvana, whose bass player Krist Novoselic played with the band in the 2000s. History Early years (1979–1989) Flipper was founded by former The Sleepers (San Francisco band), Sleepers member Ricky Williams (musician), Ricky Williams (vocals), former Rad Command member Ted Falconi (guitar), and former Negative Trend members Will Shatter (bass) and Steve DePace (drums). Founding member and original vocalist Williams was credited for naming the band, but was fired before it made any recordings. Bruce “Loose” Calderwood replaced Williams and he and Shatter then went on to trade vocal and bass duties, wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flipper (1964 TV Series)
''Flipper'' is an American television program broadcast on NBC from September 19, 1964, until April 15, 1967. Flipper, a bottlenose dolphin, is the pet of Porter Ricks, chief warden at Coral Key Park and Marine Preserve (a fictional version of John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park in Key Largo, Florida), and his two young sons, Sandy and Bud. The show has been dubbed an "aquatic ''Lassie (1954 TV series), Lassie''", and a considerable amount of children's merchandise inspired by the show was produced during its first run. Production The television show is an extension of the 1963 film ''Flipper (1963 film), Flipper'' starring Chuck Connors and Luke Halpin as Porter and Sandy Ricks, and of its 1964 sequel, ''Flipper's New Adventure''. For the second film, the producers scripted that Mrs. Ricks had died, making Porter now a single parent, with Brian Kelly (actor), Brian Kelly taking over the role as Porter Ricks, but now as a trainee park ranger rather than a fisherman. In adapti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flipper (1996 Film)
''Flipper'' is a 1996 American adventure film and a remake of the Flipper (1963 film), 1963 film of the same name (which in turn began a Flipper (1964 TV series), TV series that ran from 1964 to 1967). Written and directed by Alan Shapiro, the film stars Elijah Wood as a boy who has to spend the summer with his uncle (Paul Hogan), who lives on the Gold Coast (Florida), Florida Gold Coast. Although he expects to have a boring summer, he encounters a dolphin whom he names Flipper and with whom he forms a friendship. The film is unrelated to the Flipper (1995 TV series), 1995–2000 TV series of the same name that was itself also a remake of the 1963 film and 1964 TV series. Instead of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, a production company for the ''Flipper'' franchise, this film is distributed by Universal Pictures. Plot Sandy Ricks is sent off for the summer to stay with his Uncle Porter in the seaside town of Coral Key. Initially, Sandy is unenthusiastic and disappointed that he is not goi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flipper (1995 TV Series)
''Flipper'' (also known as ''Flipper – The New Adventures'') is an American revival television series of the original 1964 ''Flipper'' television series. The first two seasons aired in first-run syndication; seasons three and four aired on the PAX network. The series was set in a town named Bal Harbor that was supposed to be in the Florida Keys region (an actual town in Florida has a similar name, Bal Harbour, Florida just north of the City of Miami Beach). It was largely filmed, though, in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. The show's first three episodes were filmed in Pigeon Key, Florida, and at the Dolphin Research Center in Grassy Key, Florida, however two of the three episodes aired toward the end of the first season. The series is unrelated to the 1996 film of the same title, which was also a remake of the 1960s TV series and films. Plot Season 1 opens with the adult Dr. Keith "Bud" Ricks ( Brian Wimmer) from the original 1964 '' Flipper'' series leading dolph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Die Flippers
Die Flippers (The Flippers) were a German Schlager group formed in 1964. They were one of the most successful Schlager groups of all time, and have been constantly recording and releasing new music since their self-titled debut album was released in 1970. They have released 45 albums, 5 of which have gone platinum, 24 gold. They have won 11 Goldene Stimmgabel awards (one of the biggest German music awards) in 1988, 1991, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003 and 2004. Band history The group was formed in 1964 in Knittlingen, Baden-Württemberg consisting of Manfred Durban, Claus Backhaus, Franz Halmich, Manfred Mössner, Manfred Hehl and Hans Springer. They called themselves the "Dancing Band," and one year later renamed themselves the "Dancing Show Band." Hans Springer was soon replaced by Bernd Hengst. In 1967 Olaf Malolepski replaced Manfred Hehl. In 1969 the group released their first single "Weine nicht, kleine Eva" under their new name, Die Flippers. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Die Flippers (album)
Die Flippers (The Flippers) were a German Schlager group formed in 1964. They were one of the most successful Schlager groups of all time, and have been constantly recording and releasing new music since their self-titled debut album was released in 1970. They have released 45 albums, 5 of which have gone platinum, 24 gold. They have won 11 Goldene Stimmgabel awards (one of the biggest German music awards) in 1988, 1991, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003 and 2004. Band history The group was formed in 1964 in Knittlingen, Baden-Württemberg consisting of Manfred Durban, Claus Backhaus, Franz Halmich, Manfred Mössner, Manfred Hehl and Hans Springer. They called themselves the "Dancing Band," and one year later renamed themselves the "Dancing Show Band." Hans Springer was soon replaced by Bernd Hengst. In 1967 Olaf Malolepski replaced Manfred Hehl. In 1969 the group released their first single "Weine nicht, kleine Eva" under their new name, Die Flippers. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flipper's New Adventure
''Flipper's New Adventure'' (known in some countries as ''Flipper and the Pirates'') is a 1964 American feature film released on June 24, 1964 by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, written by Art Arthur, and directed by Leon Benson. It was a sequel to the 1963 film, '' Flipper'' and was based on characters created by Ricou Browning and Jack Cowden. The film, released before the TV series premiered, received good reviews and outdid the first film with more audience attendance. Plot Sandy Ricks (Luke Halpin) is asked to vacate his home to make way for a new highway but runs away from home to keep his pet dolphin Flipper from being taken away. His dad, Porter ( Brian Kelly), widowed since the prior film, returns from park ranger school to search for Sandy but doesn't realize his son has fled in their skiff motorboat to the Bahamas. On the way, Sandy runs out of food, water and gas. Flipper helps by towing the skiff to a seemingly deserted island. Just as Sandy is establishing himself with food an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flipper (1963 Film)
''Flipper'' is a 1963 American adventure film written by Arthur Weiss based upon a story by Ricou Browning and Jack Cowden. Produced by Ivan Tors and directed by James B. Clark (director), James B. Clark, the film centers on a 12-year-old boy living with his parents in the Florida Keys who befriends an injured wild dolphin. The boy and the dolphin become inseparable, eventually overcoming the misgivings of the boy's fisherman father. Released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer on August 14, 1963, the film introduced the popular song ''Flipper'' by Dunham and Henry Vars. It was a surprise hit at the box office and inspired the subsequent Flipper (1964 TV series), television series of the same name (1964–1967) and film sequels. The original dolphin was a female named Mitsy, and was owned by an older couple in Little Torch Key. Mitsy performed all the tricks in the original movie. It took 5 different dolphins to "replace" her in the second movie. Plot Sandy Ricks is a young boy living in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flipper Anderson
Willie Lee "Flipper" Anderson Jr. (born March 7, 1965) is an American former professional American football, football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Los Angeles Rams. He played college football for the UCLA Bruins football, UCLA Bruins and was selected by the Rams in the second round of the 1988 NFL draft. Anderson played in the NFL for the Rams (1988–1994), the Indianapolis Colts (1995), the Washington Redskins (1996), and the Denver Broncos (1997). As a Bronco, he was a member of their Super Bowl XXXII championship team. As a Ram, he set the NFL record for most receiving yards in a game with 336 against the Saints on November 26, 1989. Early life Anderson was born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He played high school football at Paulsboro High School in southern New Jersey and was one of the nation's top high school football recruits of the Class of 1983. College career Anderson played college football a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
