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William Rabkin
William Rabkin is an American television producer, television writer and author. Early life Rabkin grew up in Berkeley, CA, where his father was a Classics professor. He graduated from the University of Washington in Seattle, then received his MFA in screenwriting from UCLA, where he wrote for the ''Daily Bruin'' student newspaper. Career He has written for a number of notable television series namely ''Spenser: For Hire'', ''Murphy's Law (UK TV series), Murphy's Law'', ''Hunter (1984 U.S. TV series), Hunter'', ''Baywatch'', ''Diagnosis Murder'', ''A Nero Wolfe Mystery'', ''Haunted Lives: True Ghost Stories'', ''Monk (TV series), Monk'' and many other series. Nearly all of his television work has been collaborations with fellow writer and producer Lee Goldberg, whom he met when they were both UCLA students working on ''Daily Bruin''. They first teamed up as writers on the unmade, feature film adaptation of Goldberg's novel ''.357 Vigilante'', beginning a professional partnershi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Berkeley, California
Berkeley ( ) is a city on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay in northern Alameda County, California, United States. It is named after the 18th-century Anglo-Irish bishop and philosopher George Berkeley. It borders the cities of Oakland, California, Oakland and Emeryville, California, Emeryville to the south and the city of Albany, California, Albany and the Unincorporated area, unincorporated community of Kensington, California, Kensington to the north. Its eastern border with Contra Costa County, California, Contra Costa County generally follows the ridge of the Berkeley Hills. The 2020 United States census, 2020 census recorded a population of 124,321. Berkeley is home to the oldest campus in the University of California, the University of California, Berkeley, and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, which is managed and operated by the university. It also has the Graduate Theological Union, one of the largest religious studies institutions in the world. Berkeley is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christa Faust
Christa Faust (born June 21, 1969, in New York City) is an American author who writes original novels, as well as novelizations and media tie-ins. Faust won the 2009 Crimespree Award (Best Original Paperback) for ''Money Shot''. ''Money Shot'' also received nominations for Best Paperback Original from the Edgar Awards, Anthony Awards, and Barry Awards. Bibliography Novels *''Control Freak'' (1998) *'' Hoodtown'' (2004) *'' Triads'' (2004) (with Poppy Z. Brite) *''Money Shot'' (2008) *'' Hunt Beyond the Frozen Fire'' (2010) *'' Choke Hold'' (2011) *'' Butch Fatale, Dyke Dick: Double-D Double Cross'' (2012) Novelizations and media tie-ins *'' A Nightmare on Elm Street: Dreamspawn'' (2005) *'' The Twilight Zone: Burned / One Night at Mercy'' (2005) *''Final Destination 3 ''Final Destination 3'' is a 2006 American supernatural horror film produced and directed by James Wong, who co-wrote it with Glen Morgan. It is a standalone sequel to ''Final Destination 2'' (2003) and t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Cosby Mysteries
''The Cosby Mysteries'' is an American mystery comedy television series starring Bill Cosby that aired on NBC from September 21, 1994, to April 12, 1995. 19 episodes were made. It was the first television series to star Cosby since ''The Cosby Show'' (which ended in the spring of 1992) and lasted one season (1994–1995). Actor/rapper Yasiin Bey (also known as Mos Def) appeared in several episodes (sometimes credited as Dante Smith). Premise Cosby played Guy Hanks, a New York City Police Department criminalist, who retired from the police force after winning $44 million in the lottery. His peaceful retirement is frequently interrupted by his former colleagues, Detective Adam Sully ( James Naughton) and medical examiner John Chapman ( Robert Stanton), who ask him to consult on tough cases. As Hanks uses his wits and his forensics knowledge to solve crimes, he deals with his holistic housekeeper Angie Corea ( Rita Moreno) and his girlfriend Barbara Lorenz ( Lynn Whitfield). ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Murder
Murder is the unlawful killing of another human without justification or valid excuse committed with the necessary intention as defined by the law in a specific jurisdiction. ("The killing of another person without justification or excuse, especially the crime of killing a person with malice aforethought or with recklessness manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life.") This state of mind may, depending upon the jurisdiction, distinguish murder from other forms of unlawful homicide, such as manslaughter. Manslaughter is killing committed in the absence of ''malice'',This is "malice" in a technical legal sense, not the more usual English sense denoting an emotional state. See malice (law). such as in the case of voluntary manslaughter brought about by reasonable provocation, or diminished capacity. ''Involuntary'' manslaughter, where it is recognized, is a killing that lacks all but the most attenuated guilty intent, recklessness. Most societies conside ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cobra (American TV Series)
''Cobra'' is an American action/adventure television series starring Michael Dudikoff. It ran for one season in syndication from 1993 to 1994. Premise Robert "Scandal" Jackson, Jr., is an ex–Navy SEAL who went A.W.O.L. after refusing to blow up an enemy command center housing civilians. He disappeared to the wilderness of Alaska, changing his name and appearance, and became a teacher in a small Inuit community. But a part of his past caught up to him and he was shot in the face, his comatose body left for dead. He awoke in the hospital three weeks later and found himself with a new face and a new chance at life, thanks to a woman named Danielle LaPoint. Danielle offered him a job with "Cobra", an undercover anti-crime agency that provides justice for victims who haven't benefited from the system. Scandal is reluctant to leave his Alaskan life behind, but then Danielle's boss, Dallas Cassel, makes him an offer he can't refuse: the chance to catch the man who murdered his fat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edgar Award
The Edgar Allan Poe Awards, popularly called the Edgars, are presented every year by the Mystery Writers of America which is based in New York City. Named after American writer Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849), a pioneer in the genre, the awards honor the best in mystery fiction, non-fiction, television, film, and theater published or produced in the previous year. Active author categories Robert L. Fish Memorial Award The Robert L. Fish Memorial Award was established in 1984 to honor the best first mystery short story by an American author. The winners are listed below. Lilian Jackson Braun Award The Lilian Jackson Braun Award, established in 2022 in honor of Lilian Jackson Braun, is presented for the "best full-length, contemporary cozy mystery." G. P. Putnam's Sons Sue Grafton Memorial Award The G. P. Putnam's Sons Sue Grafton Memorial Award was established in 2019 to honor Sue Grafton and is presented to "the best novel in a series featuring a female protagonist." ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Likely Suspects
''Likely Suspects'' is an American crime drama that aired from September 11, 1992, to January 14, 1993. Premise The show was an interactive crime drama where the viewer was treated as a rookie partner. Cast *Sam McMurray Samuel McMurray (born April 15, 1952) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Supervisor Patrick O'Boyle in the CBS sitcom series ''The King of Queens'', Glen in the Coen Brothers comedy film '' Raising Arizona'', Trent Culpepper in th ... as Detective Marshak *Jason Schombing as Detective Harry Spinoza Episodes References External links * * *{{epguides, LikelySuspects 1992 American television series debuts 1993 American television series endings 1990s American crime drama television series American English-language television shows Television shows set in Pennsylvania Fox Broadcasting Company crime dramas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
She-Wolf Of London (TV Series)
''She-Wolf of London'' is a television series produced by the Finnegan/Pinchuk Company, HTV and MCA Television Entertainment that aired in first-run syndication in the United States from October 1990 to April 1991. The first 14 episodes were filmed in England and aired under the ''She-Wolf'' title, and a second season of six episodes was filmed in Los Angeles and aired under the title ''Love and Curses'', with a drastically reduced cast. Plot American graduate student Randi Wallace (Kate Hodge) travels to Britain to study mythology with Prof. Ian Matheson (Neil Dickson). She arrives expecting a stodgy old academic, but Ian is young and the two are immediately attracted to one other. Their attraction increases but a complication quickly arises when Randi spends a night on the moors and is bitten by a werewolf. She survives what the local hospital thinks was an attack by a large rabid wolf; she insists that it was not a true wolf but instead something supernatural and she seeks ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hunter (1984 American TV Series)
''Hunter'' is an American crime drama television series created by Frank Lupo that ran on NBC from September 18, 1984, to April 26, 1991. It stars Fred Dryer as Sergeant Rick Hunter and Stepfanie Kramer as Sergeant Dee Dee McCall, and Charles Hallahan as Captain Charles "Charlie" Devane. The title character Sgt. Rick Hunter is a wily, physically imposing, often rule-breaking homicide detective with the Los Angeles Police Department (original called Los Angeles Metropolitan Police Department). The show's executive producer during the first season was Stephen J. Cannell, whose company produced the series. Stepfanie Kramer left after the sixth season (1990) to pursue other acting and musical opportunities. For the seventh and final season, Hunter had two new partners: Officer Joanne Molenski ( Darlanne Fluegel) for the first seven episodes, then Sergeant Chris Novak ( Lauren Lane) for the remaining eleven. In the mid-to-late 1990s, Dryer (and eventually Kramer) returned for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warren Murphy
Warren Burton Murphy (September 13, 1933 – September 4, 2015) was an American author, best known as the co-creator of '' The Destroyer'' series, the basis for the film '' Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins''. Early life Murphy was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, on September 13, 1933. He worked in journalism and politics until launching the Destroyer series with Richard Sapir in 1971. A screenwriter (''Lethal Weapon 2'', '' The Eiger Sanction'') as well as a novelist, his work won a dozen national awards, including multiple Edgars and Shamuses. He lectured at many colleges and universities. Writing Murphy was one of the authors of the screenplay for '' The Eiger Sanction'' in 1975, and also co-wrote (with series creator Shane Black) the original story for ''Lethal Weapon 2''. He is the author of the ''Trace'' and ''Digger'' series. With Molly Cochran, he completed two books of a planned trilogy revolving around the character "The Grandmaster": ''The Grandmaster'' (1984) a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Segal
George Segal Jr. (February 13, 1934 – March 23, 2021) was an American actor. He became popular in the 1960s and 1970s for playing both dramatic and comedic roles. After first rising to prominence with roles in acclaimed films such as '' Ship of Fools'' (1965) and '' King Rat'' (1965), he co-starred in the classic drama '' Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'' (1966). Through the next decade and a half, Segal consistently starred in notable films across a variety of genres including '' The Quiller Memorandum'' (1966), '' The St. Valentine's Day Massacre'' (1967), '' No Way to Treat a Lady'' (1968), ''The Bridge at Remagen'' (1968), '' Where's Poppa?'' (1970), '' The Owl and the Pussycat'' (1970), '' Born to Win'' (1971), '' The Hot Rock'' (1972), '' Blume in Love'' (1973), '' A Touch of Class'' (1973), '' California Split'' (1974), '' The Terminal Man'' (1974), '' The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox'' (1976), '' Fun with Dick and Jane'' (1977), '' Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Eur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Highwayman (TV Series)
''The Highwayman'' is an American action-adventure-themed television series starring Sam J. Jones, set in "the near future." It was created by Glen A. Larson and Douglas Heyes. The pilot aired in September 1987 and was followed by a short-lived series of nine episodes, with significant changes to the cast and format, that ran from March until May 1988. Opening narration by William Conrad (all episodes after the pilot): There is a world, just beyond now, where reality runs a razor-thin seam between fact and possibility; where the laws of the present collide with the crimes of tomorrow. Patrolling these vast outlands is a new breed of lawman, guarding the fringes of society’s frontiers, they are known simply as ‘Highwaymen’... and this is their story... Synopsis The movie and subsequent series follow the adventures of "The Highwayman", one of a mysterious group conducting crime-fighting missions and solving bizarre mysteries. Each Highwayman in this group is equip ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
