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Walk Like A Man (1987 Film)
''Walk Like a Man'' is a 1987 American comedy film directed by Melvin Frank and starring Howie Mandel, Christopher Lloyd, Amy Steel, and Cloris Leachman. The plot concerns a young man who finally returns to his high-society family after having been raised by wolves. It was released to theaters on April 17, 1987. Plot Henry Shand goes to Alaska to search for gold and find his fortune. While there, his spoiled brat of a son, Reggie, gets mad that he has to work for money. What further angers him is that he has to share the dogsled with his 2-year-old brother Robert, nicknamed "Bobo". Reggie decides to take matters into his own hands and pushes the toddler off the sled, leaving him to die in the wintery Klondike wilderness. Some 20 years later, Henry has died, giving Reggie a large inheritance of thirty million dollars. Reggie foolishly spends it within a year, causing his new bride, Rhonda, to become an angry alcoholic, as they have gone broke and had to move back in with Reggie' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melvin Frank
Melvin Frank (13 August 1913 – 13 October 1988) was an American screenwriter, film producer and film director. He is known for his partnership with Norman Panama and their work on films such as '' Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House'' (1948), '' White Christmas'' (1954), and '' The Court Jester'' (1956). He also directed films such as '' Buona Sera, Mrs. Campbell'' (1968) and '' A Touch of Class'' (1973). Life and career Born to a Jewish family, Frank met his future collaborator Norman Panama in 1933 when they were both at the University of Chicago. After graduating, they formed a partnership in 1935 which endured for four decades; first writing for Milton Berle before becoming writers for Bob Hope's radio show. In 1941, they sold their first script to Paramount Pictures, '' My Favorite Blonde'' (1942), which starred Hope. They worked for Paramount for five years where, among others, they wrote '' Road to Utopia'' (1946), starring Hope and Bing Crosby, for which they rec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cutlery
Cutlery (also referred to as silverware, flatware, or tableware) includes any hand implement used in preparing, serving, and especially eating food in Western culture. A person who makes or sells cutlery is called a cutler. While most cutlers were historically men, women could be cutlers too; Agnes Cotiller was working as a cutler in London in 1346, and training a woman apprentice, known as Juseana. The city of Sheffield in England has been famous for the production of cutlery since the 17th century and a train – the ''Master Cutler'' – running from Sheffield to London was named after the industry. Bringing affordable cutlery to the masses, stainless steel was developed in Sheffield in the early 20th century. The major items of cutlery in Western culture are the knife, fork and spoon. These three implements first appeared together on tables in Britain in the Georgian era. In recent times, hybrid versions of cutlery have been made combining the functionality of differe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frazier Park, California
Frazier Park is a village and unincorporated community in Kern County, California. It is west of Lebec, at an elevation of . It is one of the Mountain Communities of the Tejon Pass. The population was 2,592 in the 2020 census, down from 2,691 in 2010. History The earliest record relating to Frazier Park was a report in 1854 that lumber was being produced there from Frazier Mountain trees for use at the new Army post at nearby Fort Tejon. Local historian Bonnie Ketterl Kane wrote that the mill was "supposedly" at the southeast end of the present community. She cited another report that a Kitanemuk Indian referred to the site as Campo del Soldado (Soldier's Camp), "which was where the soldiers stayed when they cut timber from a mountain they called Pinery Mountain, today's Frazier Mountain."''A View From the Ridge Route,'' Volume II, "The Fort Tejon Era," Bonnie's Books, 2002. The community was established in 1925 by Harry McBain, who named it in 1926 for Frazier Mountain, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teddy Ruxpin
Teddy Ruxpin is an electronic children's toy in the form of a talking bear-like creature known as an 'Illiop'. The toy's mouth and eyes move while he tells stories about his adventures played on an audio tape cassette deck built into his back. While the character itself was created by Ken Forsse, the talking toy was designed and built by Forsse’s Alchemy II, Inc. employees, including Larry Larsen and John Davies. Later versions have a digital cartridge in place of a cassette. At the peak of its popularity, Teddy Ruxpin became one of the best-selling toys of 1985 and 1986. The 2006 version was awarded the 2006 Animated Interactive Plush Toy of the Year award by ''Creative Child Magazine''. A cartoon based on the characters debuted in 1986. Teddy's popularity in 1986 buoyed the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System, initially distributed by Worlds of Wonder. Technology Conventional cassette tapes carry two audio tracks for stereo sound reproduction. Teddy Ruxpin's casse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phil Baron
Phillip "Phil" Baron (born May 10, 1949) is an American actor, voice actor, puppeteer, composer, lyricist, writer, author, singer and songwriter who voiced Piglet and Rabbit's brother, Robert Rabbit in the Disney Channel live-action/puppet television series ''Welcome to Pooh Corner''. He was also the voice of the title character and additional characters in the popular Teddy Ruxpin toy-line and wrote many of the toy's books and songs. Then voiced Teddy Ruxpin again, as well as his father, Burl Ruxpin, in the 1987 animated television show '' The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin''. He also created, puppeteered and voiced some characters in '' The Adventures of Timmy the Tooth'' in the mid-1990s. Outside of children's media, he had a career in music, as half of the comedy/music duo, Willio and Phillio with Will Ryan, and including a stint as an exec for Rhino Records and a songwriter, including songs written and performed (often with Ryan) for Disney children's titles. He also wrote son ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carmen Filpi
Carmen Filpi (March 22, 1923 – May 9, 2003) was an American character actor who starred in films and on television. Biography His first acting job was in the 1969 film ''Wild Gypsies''. He also starred in '' The Ice Pirates'' (1984), '' Pee-Wee's Big Adventure'' (1985), ''Beetlejuice'' (1988), '' Life Stinks'' (1991), ''Wayne's World'' (1992), and ''The Wedding Singer'' (1998). Carmen also acted in the 2000 made-for-TV film '' Goodbye Casanova'' with Yasmine Bleeth. Carmen's final film was in the 2002 film '' Eight Crazy Nights''. He also starred in the 1988 horror film '' Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers'' as the Reverend Jackson P. Sayer. Filpi made many guest appearances in TV series. Some of those appearances range from ''Baretta'', ''Barney Miller'', ''WKRP in Cincinnati'', ''Growing Pains'', ''Quantum Leap'', '' Married...with Children'', '' The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'', ''Roseanne'', ''Everybody Loves Raymond'', ''Home Improvement'', and ''Sabrina, the Teena ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Bogert
William Bogert (January 25, 1936 – January 12, 2020) was an American character actor best known for his roles as Brandon Brindle on the TV series '' Small Wonder'' from 1985 to 1989, Kent Wallace, the host of ''Chappelle's Show''s '' Frontline'' spoofs from 2003 to 2004, and as the titular character of the 1964 " Confessions of a Republican" ad. In 1964 he appeared onstage in the touring production of ''A Man For All Seasons''. Career Bogert's television guest appearances included ''Gilmore Girls'', '' Hope & Faith'', ''Chappelle's Show'', ''Law & Order'', '' Ed'', '' Profiler'', ''Spin City'', ''3rd Rock from the Sun'', ''Melrose Place'', ''Empty Nest'', ''Mr. Belvedere'', ''Growing Pains'', ''Amen'', ''The Wonder Years'', '' Webster'', '' Matlock'', '' Trapper John, M.D.'', ''The Colbys'', '' Benson'', ''Knots Landing'', '' Hart to Hart'', '' The Greatest American Hero'', '' Square Pegs'', '' The Fall Guy'', ''Hill Street Blues'', '' Fantasy Island'', '' The Incredible Hulk'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Howard Platt
Howard Thomas Platt (born June 5, 1938) is an American stage and television actor, singer and director, best known for his role as "Officer Hopkins" on the TV series ''Sanford and Son'' (1972–76). Platt wrote and performed “Riverwinds” for ''LaSalle: Expedition II'' in 1977. Career biography Platt has made numerous comedic and dramatic appearances on television, most recently as Rev. Weber in ''What About Joan?'' Along with his role as Hoppy on ''Sanford And Son'', Platt has also had guest roles as Dr. Phil Newman on ''The Bob Newhart Show'' (in a total of 6 episodes), Max on ''Alice'', Major Ted Spector on ''M*A*S*H'', and Judge Jonathan Stockfish on ''Evening Shade''. He portrayed 5 different characters on ''Barney Miller''. As a series regular he played Captain Doug March on the CBS-TV sitcom '' Flying High'' (1978–79). His many movie roles include '' T.R. Baskin'', ''Nixon'', '' The Cat from Outer Space'', and ''Norma Jean & Marilyn ''Norma Jean & Marilyn'' is a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Earl Boen
Earl Boen (; August 8, 1941 – January 5, 2023) was an American character actor. He is perhaps best known for portraying criminal psychiatrist Doctor Peter Silberman from Terminator (franchise), the ''Terminator'' franchise. Boen was also very active in the voiceover field, voicing characters such as Horace Bleakman in Clifford the Big Red Dog (2000 TV series), the ''Clifford the Big Red Dog'' television series, Police Chief Kanifky in ''Bonkers (American TV series), Bonkers'', the narrator and King Terenas Menethil II in ''Warcraft, World of Warcraft'', Señor Senior, Senior in ''Kim Possible'' and LeChuck in the ''Monkey Island (series), Monkey Island'' video game series. Early life Earl Boen was born on August 8, 1941, in New York City. Career He appeared as Willie's boss in ''ALF (TV series), ALF'' and Patrick Morrison in the ''Matlock (1986 TV series), Matlock'' episode, "The Cult". Boen played Jim Petersen, Angela Bower's boss on the show ''Who's The Boss?''. Boen had ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John McLiam
John McLiam (born John Williams; January 24, 1918 – April 16, 1994) was a Canadian actor noted for his skill at different accents. His film appearances include ''My Fair Lady'' (1964), ''In Cold Blood'' (1967), John Frankenheimer's movie of ''The Iceman Cometh'' (1973), '' The Missouri Breaks'' (1976), and ''First Blood'' (1982). He was a guest star in numerous television series and wrote a Broadway play, ''The Sin of Pat Muldoon''. Early life He attended St. Mary's College of California (Moraga, California). During World War II he served in the United States Navy as an intelligence officer, having received a Bronze Star. After the war he worked briefly as a journalist for the ''San Francisco Examiner''. Acting career He took McLiam, the Gaelic form of his real surname Williams, as a stage name. His acting career began in Maxwell Anderson's Winterset in San Francisco in 1946. After a few roles in plays in California he moved to New York. His first Broadway role was as a g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George DiCenzo
George Ralph DiCenzo (April 21, 1940 – August 9, 2010) was an American actor, and one-time associate producer for ''Dark Shadows''. He was in the show business for over 30 years, with extensive film, TV, stage, and commercial credits. DiCenzo notably played Marty's grandfather Sam Baines in the film ''Back to the Future''. He also had a minor role in William Peter Blatty's ''The Exorcist III''. Life and career DiCenzo was born in New Haven, Connecticut. He appeared in more than 30 feature films, including ''Close Encounters of the Third Kind'' (1977), '' The Choirboys'' (1977), '' The Frisco Kid'' (1979), '' The Ninth Configuration'' (1980), ''Back to the Future'' (1985), '' About Last Night'' (1986), '' Walk Like a Man'' (1987), ''The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking'' (1988), '' 18 Again!'' (1988), ''Sing'' (1989) and ''The Exorcist III'' (1990). He appeared in ''Hotel'', directed by Mike Figgis, and '' Tempted'', directed by Bill Bennett. He also played the late baseba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stephen Elliott (actor)
Elliott Pershing Stitzel (November 27, 1918 – May 21, 2005), better known by his stage name Stephen Elliott, was an American actor. His best known roles were that of the prospective father-in-law, Burt Johnson, in the hit 1981 film ''Arthur'' and as Chief Hubbard in the 1984 blockbuster ''Beverly Hills Cop''. Career Theatre From 1940 to 1942, Elliott studied acting with Sanford Meisner at New York's Neighborhood Playhouse."Stephen Elliott, 86; Veteran Stage, Film and TV Actor Known for Role in 'Arthur'" ''The Los Angeles Times''. May 24, 2005. After serving in with the |
