Charles Siebert Movies
Fresh from the Marquette University drama department, Charles Siebert continued his theatrical studies at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts. Upon his graduation, Siebert and his wife had become so enchanted with England that he attempted to extend his visa by claiming that he'd gotten a job as a jazz-dancing teacher--a ruse that worked for a full year before he was found out. Following his professional debut in a Morristown, New Jersey production of Oedipus Rex, Siebert sought out work on Broadway, paying the rent by appearing in such TV daytime dramas as Search for Tomorrow and As the World Turns, and accepting roles in what Siebert would later describe as "The God Shows:" Sunday-morning religious anthologies like Lamp Unto My Feet, Look Up and Live and The Eternal Light. In the late 1960s, he bemusedly found himself the subject of media attention when he appeared in the play The Changing Room, which featured one of Broadway's first all-male nude scenes. Moving to Hollywood in 1976, Siebert quickly became a member in good standing of producer Norman Lear's talent pool, guesting on such series as All in the Family and Maude and appearing regularly as Mr. Davenport on One Day at a Time. While he has appeared in a number of films and had recurring roles on several weekly series, Charles Siebert is best known for his work as ivy-league doctor Stanley Riverside II on the TV medical drama Trapper John MD (1979-1986). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi- 2001
The now-mortal Ares (Kevin Smith) has managed to incur the wrath of several powerful warlords. Xena (Lucy Lawless) takes Ares to the farm where she was raised, disguising him as a farmer and putting him to work on the daily chores. While being back on the farm triggers happy memories for Xena, Ares is not so thrilled by his new, back-breaking responsibilities. On the other hand, he is quite smitten by that attractive, widowed neighbor-lady Greba (Charmaine Guest).... ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 1999
After extracting a promise from Autolycus (Bruce Campbell) not to rob the First Bank of Greece in Thracia, Hercules (Kevin Sorbo) agrees to help Autolycus prevent his ex-wife, Luscious (Traci Elizabeth Lords), currently a singer at the Club Nymph-O-Mania, from holding up the bank herself. It seems that Luscious has a nasty grudge against Autolycus, and she plans to frame him for the robbery and subsequently witness his execution. In his efforts to save both Autolycus and Luscious from their own worst impulses, Hercules ends up inventing the savings-and-loan industry! ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Kevin Sorbo, Michael Hurst, (more)
- 1999
To punish Arges and his brothers for their rebellious ways, Zeus transforms their eyes into stone, which causes anyone who comes in contact with them to literally fade from existence. Unfortunately, Zeus' own son Hercules (Kevin Sorbo) has the misfortune to touch the Rock of Arges, and before long, he has been rendered invisible. In this transparent state, Hercules is vulnerable to the taunts of Ares (Kevin Smith), Deimos (Joel Tobeck), and Discord (Meighan Desmond) -- but with would-be hero Iolaus II (Michael Hurst) on hand, things may take a turn for the better. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Kevin Sorbo, Michael Hurst, (more)
- 1999
Having crossed over from the parallel universe and into the "real" world, Iolaus II (Michael Hurst) is curious about his late, lamented counterpart, Iolaus. To fill him in, Hercules (Kevin Sorbo) tells Iolaus II a story about a "typical" day in the lives of two superheroes. Thus begins a flashback, predicated upon the theft of a cursed ruby by the light-fingered Autolycus (Bruce Campbell) -- who ends up painfully swallowing the gem. Fans of Hercules: The Legendary Journey's companion series Xena: Warrior Princess will recognize this episode as a variation on the popular Xena installment "A Day in the Life." ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Kevin Sorbo, Michael Hurst, (more)
- 1998
In this follow-up to the previous episode "Top God," Hercules (Kevin Sorbo) accepts the offer of his father, Zeus (Roy Dotrice), to serve as a full god on Mount Olympus. The honor tarnishes when Hercules finds out the real reason Zeus' offer was extended: As his first assignment, Hercules is expected to thwart a power play spearheaded by the evil Ares (Kevin Smith) and Hera (Meg Foster). Along the way, Hera blackmails Zeus into relinquishing his throne, affording him a rare and tantalizing opportunity to experience life as mortal. In the climax of this, the fourth-season finale of Hercules the Legendary Journeys, Hercules engages in a violent, winner-take-all battle with Hera and his half-brother, Apollo (Scott Michaelsen), in the Dark Side of Olympus. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Kevin Sorbo, Michael Hurst, (more)
- 1998
In this follow-up to the previous episode "Twilight," Hercules (Kevin Sorbo) is attending the funeral of his mortal mother Alcmene when he is approached by his father, Zeus (Roy Dotrice). With surprising magnanimity, the heretofore distant Zeus offers Hercules the opportunity to rule as a god from Mount Olympus. But Hercules still harbors bitter memories of past experiences involving both Zeus and his "favored" half-brother Apollo (Scott Michaelsen). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Kevin Sorbo, Michael Hurst, (more)
- 1998
This episode flashes back to the days of the younger Hercules, Iolaus, and Jason, played respectively by Ian Bohen, Dean O'Gorman and Chris Conrad. The three youthful Argonauts embark upon a mission to fight the Ghidra, the fearsome two-headed "pet" of Hera. Friction develops amongst the trio when the beauteous Medea (Jacinda Barrett) comes along for the ride; Jason is smitten by Medea, but her heart belongs to Hercules. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Kevin Sorbo, Michael Hurst, (more)
- 1997
Xena (Lucy Lawless) and Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor) rescue Ulysses (John D'Aquino), seafaring king of Ithaca, from a three-against-one battle. With the help of our two heroines, Ulysses recaptures his ship from the minions of Poseidon (Charles Siebert), the God of the Sea. Embarking upon the return voyage to Ithaca, Ulysses is occasionally thrown off course by such distractions as the Singing Sirens and Gabrielle's mal de mer. He also grows fonder of Xena with each passing day, blissfully unaware that his bride, Penelope (Rachel Blakely), is still alive -- and that his troubles will be far from over once he lands on Ithacan soil. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 1997
Xena (Lucy Lawless) is puzzled when Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor) is surrounded by worshippers, referring to her as "The Source." The reason for this phenomenon becomes terrifyingly clear when Gabrielle gives birth after what must be the shortest pregnancy of all time. In an even more terrifying development, Gabrielle's new daughter, Hope, almost instantly grows into full womanhood -- as the embodiment of pure evil, the result of her mother's brief alliance with satanic god Dahuk. Now Gabrielle is on the horns of a devastating dilemma: Should she nurture Hope, "Daughter of Darkness," or kill her own offspring? ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 1997
Shipwrecked in a melee with pirates, Xena (Lucy Lawless) and Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor) are separated. Gabrielle is subsequently "rescued" by Cecrops (Tony Todd), the captain of a ship that has been doomed to travel the seas forever by Poseidion (Charles Siebert). Even though anyone on board Cecrops' ship is doomed to die if he or she attempts to leave, Xena is determined to rescue Gabrielle -- a determination leading to a harrowing encounter with the infamous whirlpool Caribdus. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 1997
Bliss (Cameron Russel), the mischievous son of Cupid (Karl Urban), grabs his dad's bow and arrows and sets out to spread a little love all around. As a result of Bliss' -- er -- cupidity, Xena (Lucy Lawless) falls madly in love with her enemy, the warlord Draco (Jay Laga'aia); Draco is smitten by Xena's traveling companion, Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor); and Gabrielle goes gaga over the klutzy wannabe warrior Joxer (Ted Raimi). This was the final episode of Xena: Warrior Princess' second season. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 1996
Still trapped in Callisto's body, Xena (here played by Hudson Leick, aka "Callisto") seeks out her old nemesis Ares (Kevin Smith), God of War, to reverse this phenomenon. Unfortunately, Ares insists that he has been stripped of his immortal powers because someone has stolen his sword. This leads to a competition for the "God of War" title on a remote island, complicated by the capriciousness of that old trickster Sisyphus (Charles Siebert). The fact that this episode was written to compensate for the absence of series star Lucy Lawless due to an injury sustained after falling off a horse is cheerfully acknowledged in the closing "disclaimer." ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Hudson Leick, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 1996
Season two of Xena: Warrior Princess finds Xena (Lucy Lawless) en route to Centaur, in search of a warlord who used to be one of her minions. The warlord wants to get his hands on a sacred stone protected by the Centaurs -- a stone with the power to bestow awesome and evil powers on whoever possesses it. As the story unfolds, Xena is unexpectedly reunited with her son, Solan (David Taylor) -- who is subsequently used as bait to lure the former Warrior Princess into a deadly trap. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 1996
While rescuing a group of slave girls from a warlord, Xena saves the life of an old man (Tom Atkins) who has helped her fend off the villains. The oldster subsequently claims to be Atrius -- Xena's long-lost father. Ensuing events convince Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor) that Xena should stay as far away from Atrius as possible. Alas, before long Xena has reverted to her Warrior Princess ways, fully prepared to kill all the occupants of a village -- including Gabrielle. Can this be the handiwork of the duplicitous God of War Ares (Kevin Smith), who still has his own special plans for Xena? ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 1996
Conspiring with Hera, warrior queen Parnassa (Jane Thomas) convinces the amnesiac Hercules (Kevin Sorbo) that he is really her long-dead son, Millius. It is all part of a master scheme to have Hercules lead Parnassa's army into battle -- and to pledge loyalty to Hera on Equinox Day. But though Millius' widow, Kirin (Sam Jenkins), has been forced to go along with this sinister charade lest her children suffer, she tries to save Hercules from the fate in store for him. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Kevin Sorbo, Michael Hurst, (more)
- 1995
Kate Hodge guest stars as Celesta, the sister of Hades (Erik Thomson), God of the Underworld -- and the living personification of Death. Celesta is kidnapped by King Sisyphus (Ray Henwood), who hopes to use her powers to give himself eternal life. When Hades asks Xena to rescue Celesta, she hesitates -- until she realizes the awful ramifications of a world where Death no longer exists. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 1995
Falsely accused of killing four villagers, Xena (Lucy Lawless) is besieged by the friends of the victims. Once she and Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor) have been captured and locked up, Xena is confronted by Ares (Kevin Smith), the God of War, who explains that the slaughter of the villagers was all part of his master plan to make her his bride. But Xena would sooner face death than resume her old warlike ways. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 1994
Season Ten of Murder, She Wrote concludes as a small-time carnival pitches its tents just outside Cabot Cove. The troupe's arrival coincides with a series of mysterious burglaries which plagued the town. Then, the carnival's larcenous magician Carl Dorner (Bradford Dillman) is murdered--and that's when Jessica (Angela Lansbury) stars performing a bit of verbal prestidigitation in order to figure out which of Dorner's many enemies perpetrated the deed. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1992
When a successful newswoman receives an on-the-air shock, she begins to analyze her relationship with her philandering husband. ~ Tana Hobart, Rovi
- Starring:
- Connie Sellecca, Kevin Dobson, (more)
- 1991
Single parent Victoria Principal is justifiably driven into a blind rage when her 11-year-old daughter (Danielle Harris) is molested. Thanks to legal loopholes, the girl's attacker is set free. Victoria swears vengeance, and intends to get it by any means possible, despite the level-headed remonstrations of cop Paul Sorvino. Also known as Nightmare, the made-for-TV Don't Touch My Daughter debuted April 7, 1991. Its director was John Pasquin, who later helmed the innocuous, family-oriented theatrical feature The Santa Clause. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Victoria Principal, Danielle Harris, (more)
- 1991
Deception: A Mother's Secret premiered as a made-for-TV effort during Thanksgiving week, 1991. There's little reason for leading man Steven Weber to offer thanks for the events which transpire in this heavy-going soap opera. Upon the death of his wife, Weber discovers that his entire marital relationship was founded on lies. In particular, he learns that even his young son has an unsavory past--and that Weber may have to give up his child to strangers before long. Though not indicated by the title or the ad campaign, Deception: A Mother's Secret is at base the story of a single father's right to adopt. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Steven Weber, Katherine Helmond, (more)
- 1991
The superb, utterly convincing special effects in the two-part TV movie The Big One: The Great Los Angeles Earthquake cannot be faulted. Less convincing are the scenes in which the fictional TV reporters, demoralized and in tears, can't bring themselves to describe the extent of the destruction. Part One, telecast November 11, 1990, finds seismologist Joanna Kerns trying in vain to convince authorities that the entire LA basin will be shake-and-bake within a few days. This portion of the drama ends with "The Big One" wreaking havoc throughout Lala-land. Part Two, broadcast November 12, concerns itself with the aftermath, the rescues, the tragedies, and above all the effect the natural disaster has on Kerns and her friends and family. Also appearing in The Big One is Ed Begley Jr. as the one political official willing to listen to Kerns' warnings, and Richard Masur as one of those "I can't bear it!" TV journalists. The video version titled The Great Los Angeles Earthquake runs 106 minutes. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1988
In this crime drama set in LA during the '40s, an infamous Hollywood madam is arrested and mayhem ensues as the names of her famous patrons, among them government officials and policemen, are revealed. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- 1988
In this entry in the long-running mystery series, Perry Mason must prove that the man whose murder conviction he upheld when he was an Appellate Court judge is really innocent. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- 1987
Native American George Longbow (Bernie White), a member of the Algonquin tribe, shows up in Cabot Cove bearing a seemingly authentic land grant which states that Longbow owns the entire community. One of the locals is displeased by George's presence, threatening dire consequences if the Indian tries to lay claim to Cabot Cove. Shortly thereafter, the angry citizen is found murdered--with an Algonquin lance. An open-and-shut case? Not so far as Jessica Fletcher (Angela Lansbury) is concerned. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
