Joan Carson Movies
Separated at birth and never told about their identical twin sisters, two confused witches discover the secrets of their magical past upon being reunited on their twenty-first birthdays in a Disney Channel original movie starring Sister, Sister's Tia and Tamara Towry. Adapted from the best-selling series of children's books, Twitches tells the tale of two reunited sisters who set about discovering the true potential of their powers while battling the dreaded force of Darkness in a bid to save the enchanted land of Coventry in which they were born. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Tia Mowry, Tamera Mowry, (more)
- 2000
Based on Jill Gascoyne's novel Just Like a Woman, the made-for-TV Love Lessons stars Patty Duke and Ronny Cox as Sonya and Mick Andrews, a middle-aged married couple. Having long looked forward to an early retirement, followed by an idyllic round-the-world cruise, Mick is none too pleased when his 50-year-old wife Sonya unexpectedly announces that she is pregnant. As the couple wrestles with the decision whether or not to keep the baby, several other interested parties become involved in the debate, among them Mick and Sonya's estranged grown son. In a neat bit of stunt casting, New York mayor Rudy Giuliani's ex-wife Donna Hanover appears as Sonya's wise, all-knowing best friend, who dispenses endless advice about love and happiness. After making its CBS network debut on November 22, 2000, Love Lessons was released theatrically in Europe as A Time to Decide. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1997
Brian Dennehy not only stars in this made-for-TV drama, but also serves as director and executive producer. Accused of raping his associate Rebecca Daly (Alice Krige), powerful attorney Eddie Brannigan (Brian Dennehy) elects to defend himself in court. Dismissing Rebecca's charges, Eddie insists that he merely "seduced" the willing woman, and that she is trying to make a name for herself at his expense. As the litigation proceeds, Eddie and Rebecca each build up a strong and vocal army of public supporters--while Brannigan's son Eddie Jr. (Reed Diamond) finds himself uncomfortably caught in the middle. Its title tinged with irony considering the outcome of the story, Indefensible: The Truth About Edward Brannigan was originally telecast November 25, 1997, on CBS. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Brian Dennehy, Reed Diamond, (more)
- 1996
Alaska's celebrated Idiatrod sled-dog race provides the backdrop for this made-for-TV murder melodrama starring Kate Jackson) as Jessie Arnold. When Jessie's brother dies mysteriously, she takes his place in the marathon race, carefully positioning the flashlight worn on the head of each contestant to avoid unexpected dangers along the trail. But there is one danger for which a flashlight is no defense: One of the racers is the murderer, who will literally do anything to anyone to win the race. Largely filmed on location in the Yukon, the film was based on Sue Henry's novel Murder on the Idiatrod Trail, which star Kate Jackson had been struggling to bring to the screen for years. The Cold Heart of a Killer finally made its CBS debut on January 9, 1996. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1996
This made-for-TV suspense drama gets under way as a medical emergency aircraft en route to Denver crashes in the snowy Rockies. Fortunately, the pilot, the two paramedics, the two-year-old patient and her father all manage to survive the crash. Unfortunately, the little girl's already critical condition is rapidly worsening, her father is growing more hysterical by the minute, the pilot is seriously injured, and the paramedics are not quite sure that they are emotionally equipped for the crisis--especially since the likelihood of the rescue helicopters arriving on time seems slim to none. Inasmuch as the story is narrated by one of the doctors, the viewer knows that someone will pull through the ordeal...but who, and how many? Originally telecast by ABC, Angel Flight Down was first seen on April 29, 1996. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1994
Although Tom Weston (Gerald McRaney) has nurtured a lifelong fantasy about having great power and influence over people, the bitter truth is that Tom has never become anything more than a Michigan truck driver. Nonetheless, Tom persists in his efforts to live out his ambitious dreams, leading him to betray his wife Nancy (Peggy Lipton) and inaugurate a torrid affair with impressionable Bobbi Gilbert (Jodie Bissett), a woman half his age. Entering into a bigamous marriage with Bobbi, Tom feels he has no other choice but to murder Nancy--in as savage a manner as possible. Inspired by a true story, the made-for-TV Deadly Vows was first seen over the Fox network on September 13, 1994. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1991
Jeannie is still Barbara Eden, just as she'd been in the 1965-70 TV sitcom of blessed memory. Despite the passing years, Jeannie still looks great in those harem duds (and behold, she does have a navel). The plot of this TV reunion film has Jeannie searching for her astronaut husband Tony Nelson, who's been lost in space for twenty years. According to Genie Rules and Regulations, she must find a new master soon, or it's back to the bottle. Helping Jeannie in her quest is old buddy Roger Healey (welcome back, Bill Daily). Also on hand is Jeannie's mischievous twin Jeannie II (Ms. Eden again), her invisible dog Jin-Jin, and Chris Bolton as her son Tony Nelson Jr. (who does resemble Larry Hagman, if you squint). I Still of Jeannie was NBC's competition for Game Two of the 1991 World Series. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
This low-budget expansion of the popular Tom T. Hall/Jeannie C. Riley song "Harper Valley PTA" is surprisingly good, boasting lively performances by star Barbara Eden and everybody else in the cast. Eden plays Stella Johnson, a widowed single mom whose gaudy makeup, miniskirts and tight jeans are a source of scandal for the smug, self-righteous members of the local PTA. Forced to leave town with her teenaged daughter Dee (Susan Swift), Stella gets revenge with photographic evidence revealing the sexual peccadilloes and drunken misbehavior of the oh-so-righteous PTA members. The supporting cast includes such seasoned comic pros as Nanette Fabray, Louis Nye, Pat Paulsen and Audrey Christie, all performing above and beyond the call of duty. A weekly-TV version of Harper Valley PTA, also starring Barbara Eden, soon followed. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Barbara Eden, Ronny Cox, (more)
- 1973
In this horror movie, the new occupants of a British manor suffer several strange experiences that causes them to believe that the home is haunted by evil spirits. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
