Arthur Abelson Movies
After Billy Robinson (Robert Krantz) finds success as a professional motorcycle racer, he returns to his hometown where he faces adulation and jealousy as a result of his success. When a local motorcycle race is put together, Billy must compete against his best friend (Don Michael Paul) for the prize. ~ Iotis Erlewine, Rovi
- Starring:
- Don Michael Paul, Kathleen York, (more)
- 1986
These bad guys are a couple of inept cops who, when kicked off the force, decide to make their living as professional wrestlers. They become "The Boston Bad Guys" and as such, are pitted against a wrestling team managed by their manager's arch rival. To add intrigue to this wrestling fan's release (who else would watch it?) -- are appearances by several big-name professional wrestlers. ~ Rovi
- Starring:
- Adam Baldwin, Mike Jolly, (more)
- 1984
Future Beverly Hills 90210 regular Jed Allen guests in this episode as Zack, a super-chauvinistic hot air balloonist. When Zack declares that females are too frightened to ride in his beautiful balloon, an outraged Alice accepts his challenge. Our heroine's upward ascent proves to be most eventful--not to mention disastrous for her boss Mel (Vic Tayback)! ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1983
Florence Henderson guest stars as Sarah, a popular singer who makes an unexpected stopover at Mel's diner to ask directions. As it turns out, the only direction she's interested in is the one leading to the altar, as proven when she proposes to Mel (Vic Tayback)! But why exactly has the famous Sarah been swept off her feet by the un-famous Phoenix chili entrepreneur? Appearing as Babette is Jean Kasem, the wife of "Top 100 Countdown" deejay Casey Kasem). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1983
Don Gibb appears in this episode as a musclebound night watchman named Moose (his best buddies are, appropriately enough, "Ox", "Bull" and "Aardvark"). After saving the life of waitress Jolene (Celia Weston), Moose regards her as "his girl". Jolene doesn't reciprocate Moose's affections, but she is afraid to tell him how she really feels; after all, Moose's ego may not be the only thing that will end up bruised. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1982
Never the most secure person on earth, Vera (Beth Howland) decides to change her ways after reading a book about self-confidence. The next time she reports for work at the diner, it is with the determination to be the "best little waitress in the world." Impressed, Mel (Vic Tayback) offers to place Vera in charge of the diner for one whole day... which may turn out to be the longest day in culinary history. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
