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Michael J. Weithorn
Michael J. Weithorn is an American writer, director, and producer whose works include the sitcom ''The King of Queens''. Early life Weithorn was raised first in the Fresh Meadows neighborhood of the New York City borough of Queens, and then in Port Washington, New York, on Long Island. He graduated Swarthmore College in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania in 1978 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science. Career After arriving in Los Angeles and teaching high school for three years, Weithorn's first major writing opportunity was an episode of the television series '' Benson'' in 1981. In 1982 he passed up an opportunity to become part of the original writing staff of ''Late Night With David Letterman'' to work with producer Gary David Goldberg on Goldberg's new series ''Family Ties''. From 1982 to 1986 Weithorn was a story consultant and then producer on 102 episodes of ''Family Ties'', writing 26 of the episodes during his tenure on the show. During that same time, he also wrote ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael J
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20th Television
20th Television, Inc. (formerly known as TCF Television Productions, Inc., 20th Century-Fox Television and 20th Century Fox Television) is the television studio arm of 20th Century Studios, owned by Disney Television Studios, a division of the Disney Entertainment business segment of the Walt Disney Company. Productions from this company are distributed on/in home video, home media formats by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment through the 20th Century Home Entertainment banner. 20th Television was part of the majority of 21st Century Fox's assets acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney, acquired by Disney in 2019. The company's current name was adopted in 2020 when Disney dropped the "Fox" word from the names of the acquired 21st Century Fox assets to avoid brand confusion with Fox Corporation. 20th Television has since become American Broadcasting Company, ABC's flagship television production arm with the closure of ABC Signature on October 1, 2024. Divisions 20th Televisi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rob Benedict
Rob Benedict (born September 21, 1970) is an American actor and writer. His near 30 year career includes more than 90 television and movie credits. He is best known for his work on the television series ''Supernatural (American TV series), Supernatural'', ''Threshold (TV series), Threshold'', ''Felicity (TV series), Felicity'' and the comedy film ''Waiting... (film), Waiting...''. He is also the lead singer/songwriter of the Los Angeles based band Louden Swain. Early life Benedict was born in Columbia, Missouri. He graduated from Northwestern University with a Bachelor's degree in Performance Studies. Career Acting In the The WB Television Network, WB series ''Felicity'' he appeared as Felicity Porter's dorm mate, Richard Coad. In CBS's Threshold (TV series), Threshold Benedict played physicist Lucas Pegg, member of a secret government team investigating the first contact with an extraterrestrial species. In seasons 4, 5, 10, 11, 14 and 15 of ''Supernatural (U.S. TV series ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris O'Donnell
Christopher Eugene O'Donnell (born June 26, 1970) is an American actor. After modeling and acting in numerous commercials as a teenager, he made his film debut in the comedy-drama film ''Men Don't Leave'' (1990). Following supporting roles in the films ''Fried Green Tomatoes'' (1991) and '' School Ties'' (1992), O'Donnell had his breakout with a starring role in the drama film '' Scent of a Woman'' (1992), which earned him a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture. After starring roles in the films ''The Three Musketeers'' (1993) and '' Circle of Friends'' (1995), O'Donnell received further mainstream recognition for his role as Dick Grayson / Robin in the DC Comics superhero films '' Batman Forever'' (1995) and '' Batman & Robin'' (1997), as well as his portrayal of writer Ernest Hemingway in the romantic drama film '' In Love and War'' (1996). In the 2000s, O'Donnell starred in the films '' Vertical Limit'' (2000), '' Kinsey'' (200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jenna Fischer
Regina Marie Kirk ( Fischer; born March 7, 1974), known professionally as Jenna Fischer, is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Pam Beesly on the NBC sitcom ''The Office'' (2005–2013), for which she was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2007; she was also a producer for the series' ninth and final season. Fischer also had starring roles on the Sky 1 and NBC comedy-drama series ''You, Me and the Apocalypse'' (2015) and the ABC sitcom '' Splitting Up Together'' (2018–2019). She had starring roles in the comedy films '' Blades of Glory'' (2007), '' Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story'' (2007), ''The Promotion'' (2008), '' Hall Pass'' (2011), and '' The Giant Mechanical Man'' (2012), a film directed by her husband, Lee Kirk. She also had starring roles in the drama films '' Solitary Man'' (2009), '' Brad's Status'' (2017), and '' The 15:17 to Paris'' (2018). Fischer had supporting roles in '' Employe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Little Help
''A Little Help'' is a 2010 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Michael J. Weithorn. It follows the experiences of a dental hygienist following her unfaithful husband's sudden death. It debuted on May 21, 2010, at the Seattle International Film Festival. In the Fall of 2010, the film won the Best Narrative Feature film at the San Diego Film Festival. This was Ron Leibman's final film role before his death on December 6, 2019. Plot Laura Pehlke is married to Bob and together they raise their 12-year-old son, Dennis. Laura is a dental hygienist and Bob works in a real estate office and often comes home late. The family goes to a birthday barbecue for Laura's twin niece and nephew. Laura suspects Bob is cheating on her and they get into a fight. She runs away from the house and Bob runs after her and suddenly collapses on the road. After a brief examination, the doctor says Bob has had a panic attack. Later that night, Laura begins to perform fellatio on Bob during w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Adventures Of Baxter And McGuire
''The Adventures of Baxter and McGuire'' is an animated show created by Michael J. Weithorn and Nick Bakay for Comedy Central. The series debuted in 2006 and was part of "Web Shows". Each short chronicles the lives of Baxter and McGuire, a pair of testicles. It features the voice talents of Nick Bakay and Dana Gould. One short, "The Boss" was screened as part of the Shorts Program at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival The 2008 Sundance Film Festival ran from January 17, 2008 to January 27 in Park City, Utah. It was the 24th iteration of the Sundance Film Festival. The opening night film was ''In Bruges'' and the closing night film was ''CSNY/Déjà Vu''. Films .... Premise and characters The two main characters of the series are animated testicles named Baxter and McGuire. Baxter (Bakay) is always depicted wearing a purple hat and smoking a cigar. Baxter is the more mature of the two, having experience being the lower testicle. McGuire (Gould) acts more childish and anxious. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nick Bakay
Nicholas Bakay (; born October 8, 1959) is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer and sports commentator. He is known as the voice of Salem Saberhagen on ABC/The WB's ''Sabrina the Teenage Witch'' and '' Sabrina: The Animated Series'', and Norbert Beaver on '' The Angry Beavers''. He played Karl on the Fox sitcom '''Til Death'' as well as serving as a producer of the show. He was also one of the executive producers of the CBS sitcom '' Mom''. Early life Bakay was born on October 8, 1959, in Buffalo, New York, where he attended Nichols School. He graduated from Kenyon College in 1981. He has Hungarian roots (his surname means "from Baka"). Career Bakay served as a writer of ''Sabrina the Teenage Witch'', in which he also voiced Salem Saberhagen, a witch who has been transformed into the Spellman family's pet cat for trying to take over the world. Bakay also served as a writer for '' Sabrina: The Animated Series'', providing his voice as Salem, as well. He was also the vo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
China Syndrome (The King Of Queens)
"China Syndrome" is the series finale of the American sitcom ''The King of Queens''. The episode has the length of two regular episodes, being counted as the twelfth and thirteenth episodes of the ninth season, and the 206th and the 207th episodes overall, running about 45 minutes without commercials. It was filmed March 15, 2007, and originally aired on CBS on May 14, 2007. The episode was written by series co-creator Michael J. Weithorn and directed by Rob Schiller. Plot Doug is furious when he learns Carrie has not given up the apartment in Manhattan as she promised, despite quitting his job as an IPS driver in favor of a new job as a salesperson at her request. Doug does not want to attend her father Arthur's wedding to Ava St. Clair, which takes place in Poughkeepsie; instead, he stays at home watching ''The Price is Right'', and several references to the game show are made, including contestants bidding on a prize, and Doug yelling to the TV that "the Rice-a-Roni is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ned And Stacey
''Ned and Stacey'' is an American sitcom created by Michael J. Weithorn, and starring Thomas Haden Church and Debra Messing as the eponymous couple. The series lasted two seasons, airing on Fox from September 11, 1995, to January 27, 1997. Eleven episodes remained unaired during the series' original run. Premise For Ned Dorsey (Church) to get a promotion at the ad agency where he works, he needs a wife. Stacey Colbert (Messing) is desperate to move out of her parents' house and find a place to live in New York City but cannot afford an apartment as a freelance journalist. So Stacey reluctantly agrees to pretend to be Ned's wife. The first season revolved around Ned and Stacey's adjustment to their new situation, while they attempt to make their marriage appear real while dating other people. In the second season, Stacey moves out, and the two begin dating other people. Their constant bickering seems to evolve into something resembling a romance, but the series was cancelled ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Central (TV Series)
''South Central'' is an American comedy drama sitcom that aired on the Fox Broadcasting Company, Fox network from April 5, 1994, to June 7, 1994. It was cancelled following its first season, after ten episodes aired. Synopsis The series was set in 1990s South Central Los Angeles, and dealt with the lives of an African American family, the Moseleys, and issues such as gang violence, drugs, dating, sex, school, and unemployment. Joan Moseley (Tina Lifford) is a divorced mother, raising three children with no assistance from her ex-husband. Her oldest son Marcus having been murdered years earlier by a gang member, Joan's financial situation becomes complicated after she is laid off. Her remaining children include Andre (Larenz Tate), Tasha (Tasha Scott), and Foster care, foster son Deion Carter (Keith Mbulo). Rounding out the cast of characters are Joan's best friend "Sweets" (Paula Kelly (actress/dancer), Paula Kelly) and Andre's youth mentoring, mentor Dr. Ray McHenry (Ken Page (ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
True Colors (TV Series)
''True Colors'' is an American sitcom television series that aired on Fox from September 2, 1990, to April 12, 1992, for a total of 45 episodes. The series was created by Michael J. Weithorn, and featured an interracial marriage and a subsequent blended family. Synopsis Premise and first season Ronald Freeman (Frankie Faison) is a widowed African-American dentist in Baltimore who marries Ellen Davis (Stephanie Faracy), a divorced white kindergarten teacher who was one of his patients. Ron has two sons from his first marriage, 17-year-old earnest conservative Terry (Claude Brooks) and daydreaming 14-year-old troublemaker Lester ( Adam Jeffries); Ellen has a teenage daughter: studious, cause-driven Katie ( Brigid Conley Walsh). Ellen's ex-husband Leonard (played in guest appearances by Paul Sand), who is accepting of her second marriage, would occasionally visit her while attempting to get his life back on track. Although the series did focus on race issues, most episodes focus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
