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Something Is Out There
''Something Is Out There'' is a 1988 American science fiction television miniseries that aired on NBC, and a weekly series that followed in the fall of 1988, which lasted from October to December 1988. Plot summary Jack Breslin ( Joseph Cortese) is a police officer investigating brutal murders in which organs have been removed from the victims with (by human standards) surgically impossible speed. He learns that the crimes are being committed by a monstrous alien insectoid prisoner known as a xenomorph, possessing shape-shifting and physical possession abilities, who has escaped from an alien prison starship passing by the Solar System, and he teams up with a beautiful medical officer from that ship, Ta'Ra ( Maryam d'Abo), to track down the villain. Ta'Ra has assorted superhuman abilities, including telepathy and superhuman agility, which come in handy during the mission. Cast * Joe Cortese as Jack Breslin * Maryam d'Abo as Ta'Ra * George Dzundza as Frank Dileo * Gregory Sierr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank Lupo
Frank Lupo (January 22, 1955 – February 18, 2021) was an American television writer and producer who created or co-created many successful TV series from the 1970s to the 1990s. In collaboration with Stephen J. Cannell, Lupo created such shows as ''The A-Team'', '' Renegade'', '' Riptide'', '' Wiseguy'' and ''Hunter''. He also served as the executive producer for ''Walker, Texas Ranger'' during its first full season. Lupo died of cardiac arrest at his home in Florida on February 18, 2021, at age 66. Filmography *''Sword of Justice'' (1978) *''Battlestar Galactica'' (1979) *'' B. J. and the Bear'' (1979–1980) *''The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo'' (1979–1981) *''Galactica 1980'' (1980) *'' Magnum, P.I.'' (1981) *''The Greatest American Hero'' (1981–1983) *''The A-Team'' (1983–1987) (Co-Creator, with Stephen J. Cannell) *'' Riptide'' (1984–1986) (Co-Creator, with Stephen J. Cannell) *''Hunter'' (1984–1991) (Creator) *''Stingray'' (1987) *''Werewolf'' (1987) (Creato ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Science Fiction
Science fiction (often shortened to sci-fi or abbreviated SF) is a genre of speculative fiction that deals with imaginative and futuristic concepts. These concepts may include information technology and robotics, biological manipulations, space exploration, time travel, Parallel universes in fiction, parallel universes, and extraterrestrials in fiction, extraterrestrial life. The genre often explores human responses to the consequences of projected or imagined scientific advances. Science fiction is related to fantasy (together abbreviated wikt:SF&F, SF&F), Horror fiction, horror, and superhero fiction, and it contains many #Subgenres, subgenres. The genre's precise Definitions of science fiction, definition has long been disputed among authors, critics, scholars, and readers. Major subgenres include hard science fiction, ''hard'' science fiction, which emphasizes scientific accuracy, and soft science fiction, ''soft'' science fiction, which focuses on social sciences. Other no ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rick Baker (makeup Artist)
Richard Alan "Rick" Baker (born December 8, 1950) is a retired American special make-up effects creator and actor. He is mostly known for his creature designs and effects. Baker has won the Academy Award for Best Makeup a record seven times from a record eleven nominations, beginning when he won the inaugural award for the 1981 horror comedy film ''An American Werewolf in London''. Early life Baker was born on December 8, 1950, in Binghamton, New York, to Doris (née Hamlin), a bank teller, and Ralph B. Baker, a professional artist. He and his family moved to Covina, California when he was less than one year old. Career As a teenager, Baker began creating artificial body parts in his own kitchen. He also appeared briefly in the fan production ''The Night Turkey'', a one-hour, black-and-white video parody of '' The Night Stalker'' (1972), directed by William Malone. Among Baker's first professional jobs was assisting prosthetic makeup effects veteran Dick Smith on the 1973 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Starlog
''Starlog'' was an American monthly science fiction magazine that was created in 1976 and focused primarily on ''Star Trek'' at its inception. Kerry O'Quinn and Norman Jacobs were its creators and it was published by Starlog Group, Inc. in August 1976. ''Starlog'' was one of the first publications to report on the development of the first ''Star Wars (film), Star Wars'' movie, and it followed the development of what was to eventually become ''Star Trek: The Motion Picture'' (1979). ''Starlog'' was born out of the ''Star Trek'' fandom craze, but also was inspired by the success of the magazine ''Cinefantastique'' which was the model of ''Star Trek'' and ''Star Wars'' coverage. ''Starlog'', though it called itself a science fiction magazine, actually contained no fiction. The primary focus of the magazine, besides the fact that it was mostly based on ''Star Trek'' fandom, was the making of science fiction media — books, films, and television series - and the work that went into ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beauty And The Beast (1987 TV Series)
''Beauty and the Beast'' is an American fantasy drama television series that first aired on CBS from September 25, 1987, to August 4, 1990. Creator Ron Koslow's updated version of the fairy tale has a double focus: the relationship between Vincent (Ron Perlman), a mythic, noble man-beast, and Catherine (Linda Hamilton), a savvy Assistant District Attorney in New York City, as well as a secret utopian community of social outcasts living in a subterranean sanctuary. Through an empathic bond, Vincent senses Catherine's emotions and becomes her guardian. Premise The series follows the developing relationship between the main characters and explores the division between New York City and a hidden, subterranean world. In a twist on the original fairy tale, however, the "beast" does not transform into society’s ideal of beauty after winning Catherine’s love. Instead, Vincent’s inner beauty remains the defining feature of his character, while Catherine’s life is transformed by h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dallas (TV Series)
''Dallas'' is an American prime time soap opera that aired on CBS from April 2, 1978, to May 3, 1991. The series revolved around an affluent and feuding Texas family, the Ewing family (Dallas), Ewings, who owned the independent oil company Ewing family (Dallas)#Ewing Oil, Ewing Oil and the cattle-ranching land of Southfork Ranch, Southfork. The series originally focused on the marriage of Bobby Ewing and Pam Ewing, whose families were sworn enemies. As the series progressed, Bobby's elder brother, oil tycoon J. R. Ewing, became the show's List of breakout characters, breakout character, whose schemes and dirty business became the show's trademark. When the show ended on May 3, 1991, J. R. was the only character to have appeared in every episode. The show was prominent for its cliffhangers, including the "Who shot J.R.?" mystery. The 1980 episode "Who Done It (Dallas), Who Done It" remains List of most watched television broadcasts in the United States#The highest-rated broadcast ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brandon Tartikoff
Brandon Tartikoff (January 13, 1949 – August 27, 1997) was an American television executive who was head of the entertainment division of NBC from 1981 to 1991. He was credited with turning around NBC's low prime time reputation with several hit series: '' Hill Street Blues'', ''L.A. Law'', '' Law & Order'', '' ALF'', '' Family Ties'', '' The Cosby Show'', ''Cheers'', ''Seinfeld'', ''The Golden Girls'', '' Wings'', '' Miami Vice'', '' Knight Rider'', '' The A-Team'', '' Saved by the Bell'', '' The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'', '' St. Elsewhere'', and '' Night Court''. Tartikoff also helped develop the 1984 sitcom '' Punky Brewster''; he named the title character after a girl he had a crush on in school. He was also involved in the creation of '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'' and '' Beggars and Choosers''. Early life and education Born to a Jewish family in Freeport, New York, Tartikoff was a graduate of Lawrenceville School and Yale University, where he contributed to campus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael DeLuise
Michael Robert DeLuise (born August 4, 1969) is an American actor, film director, and film producer best known as Tony Piccolo in ''seaQuest DSV'' (1994–1996), Officer Joey Penhall in ''21 Jump Street'' (1990–1991), and TJ in ''Gilmore Girls'' (2004–2007). Early life, family, and education Michael DeLuise was born in Los Angeles, California, the second son of actor and comedian Dom DeLuise and actress Carol Arthur, and the brother of actor, writer, director Peter DeLuise and actor David DeLuise. Career DeLuise made his film debut in 1979 opposite his father in the 1979 comedy '' Hot Stuff''. In 1990, he landed his first major role, on the Fox TV series ''21 Jump Street''. He played Officer Joey Penhall, the younger brother of his brother Peter DeLuise's role, Officer Doug Penhall. He and Peter were also on ''SeaQuest DSV'', where Michael played Tony Piccolo from 1994 to 1996. He made recurring appearances as TJ on the TV series ''Gilmore Girls'' and as Andy Sipowicz's ol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Earl Billings
Earl William Billings (born July 4, 1945) is an American actor, best known as Rob in the television series ''What's Happening!!''. Life and career Billings was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Willie Mae Billings. He has gained recognition for his participation in ads for Aflac. He has appeared in many television shows and films, such as ''Antwone Fisher'' (2002), ''American Splendor'' (2003), and ''Something New'' (2006). He starred in the short-lived ABC show '' Miss Guided'', co-starring Judy Greer and Brooke Burns. Selected filmography * '' Gosnell: The Trial of America's Biggest Serial Killer'' as Dr. Kermit Gosnell (2018) * ''The Soul Man'' as Older Man (1 episode, 2015) * ''Raising Hope'' as Photographer (1 episode, 2010) * '' Parenthood'' as Pawn Shop Owner (1 episode, 2010) * ''Cold Case'' as Eddie Clark '10 (1 episode, 2010) * ''True Blood'' as Buster (1 episode, 2008) * '' Miss Guided'' as Principal Phil Huffy (7 episodes, 2008) * ''Senior Skip Day'' (2008) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe Cortese
Joseph Cortese (born February 22, 1948) is an American actor who had major roles in films such as ''Windows'' (1980), '' Evilspeak'' (1981) and ''Monsignor'' (1982). Early life Cortese was born on February 22, 1948, in Paterson, New Jersey. He went to Midwestern College where he earned his BA in theatre. Cortese went to New York City and trained under Milton Katselas. Career Cortese has had major roles in films such as ''Windows'' (1980), '' Evilspeak'' (1981) and ''Monsignor'' (1982). His other film appearances include roles in '' Arizona Slim'' (1974), ''Jessi's Girls'' (1975), ''The Death Collector'' (1976), ''Deadly Illusion'' (1987), ''Ruby'' (1992), '' Illicit Dreams'' (1994), ''American History X'' (1998) and ''Against the Ropes'' (2004). Personal life Cortese was married to actress Kim Delaney Kim Delaney (born November 29, 1961) is an American actress known for her starring role as Detective Diane Russell on the ABC drama television series ''NYPD Blue'', for wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Telepathy
Telepathy () is the purported vicarious transmission of information from one person's mind to another's without using any known human sensory channels or physical interaction. The term was first coined in 1882 by the classical scholar Frederic W. H. Myers, a founder of the Society for Psychical Research (SPR), and has remained more popular than the earlier expression ''thought-transference''.Glossary of Parapsychological terms – Telepathy – Parapsychological Association. Retrieved December 19, 2006. Telepathy experiments have historically been criticized for a lack of proper controls and repeatability. There is no good evidence that telepathy exists, and the topic is gene ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
