Phil Morris Movies
- 2003
In the conclusion of a two-part story, Superman remains in limbo, even as his comrades and all mankind mourn his apparent death. By the time he makes it back to earth, the planet is in a state of ruin -- and it is all the handiwork of would-be dictator Vandal Savage and the diabolical "White Dwaft" device. Adapted from the comic-book story "Under a Red Son," Hereafter was intended to be telecast near the end of Justice League's second season, but was bumped forward because of its high suspense quotient. ~ All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Phil Morris, Brad Garrett, (more)
- 2003
In the conclusion of a two-part story, would-be dictator Vandal Savage has commandeered the weaponry of the country of Kasnia, thereby enabling him to hold the world for ransom with a powerful orbiting ray gun. It is up to Bartman and Wonder Woman to stop Savage in his tracks -- and, incidentally, to rescue Princess Audrey from the ignominious fate of becoming Savage's bride. Meanwhile, J'onn J'onnz, The Flash, and The Green Lantern race against time to disarm the deadly ray. ~ All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Phil Morris, Dorie Barton, (more)
- 2003
In the first episode of a two-part story, Batman (here seen for the first time on Justice League in his alter-ego digs as Bruce Wayne) and Wonder Woman head to the country of Kasnia, there to thwart would-be dictator Vandal Savage. Having apparently wormed his way into the confidence of the Kasnian royal family, Savage is poised to wed Princess Audrey, thereby enabling him to get his hands on a powerful orbiting ray gun. Can Batman and Wonder Woman save the day without donning costumes and resorting to their special powers? ~ All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Phil Morris, Dorie Barton, (more)
Atlantis: Milo's Return is a direct-to-video animated sequel made up of three episodes. In the first episode, Milo (voice of James Arnold Taylor) and Queen Kida (voice of Cree Summer) find a town called Krakenstad, lead by Magistrate Edgar Volgud (voice of Clancy Brown). In the second story, the team of adventurers heads to the American Southwest to investigate a sandstorm and meet land prospector Sam McKeane (voice of Jeff Bennett). In the third episode, Whitmore (voice of John Mahoney) fights his old adversary Erik Hellstrom (voice of Morgan Sheppard). ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
- 2003
Having risen to national acclaim by virtue of her writing and acting contributions to such series as The Chris Rock Show and Curb Your Enthusiasm, profanely outspoken comedienne Wanda Sykes was awarded her own Fox network sitcom. The star was cast as Wanda Hawkins, a single government worker living in Washington, D.C. After fearlessly trashing a popular TV anchorman at a party, Wanda is hired by TV station manager Roger (Jason Kravitz) to appear regularly as the house gadfly on the weekly political-comment series "The Beltway Gang." Naturally, Wanda's unbridled stream of gab (which according to Fox publicity was largely ad-libbed) did not rest well with the series' official co-hosts, conservative Bradley (Phil Morris) and liberal Rita (Ann Magnuson). Withheld from public view while an abortive pilot episode was completely refilmed and recast, Wanda at Large premiered March 26, 2003. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2002
In the first episode of a three-part story (originally telecast as a single "feature film"), six Justice League members return from a space mission to find that Batman and his orbiting Watchtower have vanished. Even worse, the earth has transformed into a place of pure evil controlled by dictator Vandal Savage. On this alternate world, a different Batman leads a group of underground freedom fighters in a losing battle against Savage's hordes. The only way by which the Leaguers can set things right is go back in time to World War 2 -- and in so doing, they find new allies in the forms of "vintage" comic-book characters Sgt. Rock, the Blackhawks, and Wonder Woman's erstwhile 1940s boyfriend Steve Trevor! ~ All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Patrick Duffy, Phil Morris, (more)
- 2002
In the second episode of a three-part story (originally telecast as a single "feature film"), the Justice Leaguers have gone back in time to World War 2, the better to prevent the despotic Vandal Savage from becoming ruler of the world in "The Present." In pursuit of this goal, the Green Lantern hooks up with Sgt. Rock and Easy Company; Flash and Hawkgirl team with the Blackhawks; and Wonder Woman aligns herself with military officer Steve Trevor. Meanwhile, J'onn J'onnz discovers that the 1940s-era Vandal Savage has forged a psychic link with his modern-day counterpart -- but before J'onn can act upon this information, the Leaguers fall into a trap! ~ All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Patrick Duffy, Phil Morris, (more)
- 2002
In the conclusion of a three-part story, the Justice Leaguers, teamed with an alternate-reality Vandal Savage, have gone back in time to World War 2 in hopes of preventing the present from being horribly altered by despotic dictator Vandal Savage. Assisting the League in its efforts are such vintage comic-book heroes as Blackhawk, Steve Trevor (Wonder Woman's erstwhile mortal beau), and Sgt. Rock of Easy Company. Unfortunately, the villainy has been doubled as the 1940s-era Savage trades information with his modern-day counterpart. Will the combined forces of good be able to vanquish Savage, or will the horrifiying "alternate" world of the 21st century become reality? ~ All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Patrick Duffy, Phil Morris, (more)
Produced for cable's BET network, Incognito can be described as an African-American variation of the sort of TV-movie fare that had previously been the exclusive province of such Caucasian actresses as Victoria Principal and Cheryl Ladd. Wealthy, gorgeous female executive Erin Courtland (Allison Dean) is raped by a lowlife named Derek Scanlon (Phil Morris), who manages to elude arrest and begins stalking the harried heroine. When it becomes obvious that Erin's sniveling fiancé Quinn (Roger Guenveur Smith) will be of no help to her whatsoever, Erin's dad Marcus (Ron Glass) engages the services of bulked-up bodyguard Jake Hunter (Richard T. Jones). To be sure, a romance ensues, with all the attendant clichés of this sort of formula film fare, albeit with fascinating side glances at such Afrocentric topics as sickle-cell anemia and social unrest. Adapted from a novel by Francis Ray, Incognito made its TV debut on September 17, 1999. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Allison Dean, Richard T. Jones, (more)
- 1999
In a huge rolling energy ball called the Graviton Ellipse, Janeway and the crew try to rescue a trapped U.S. spacecraft. Originally the vanguard of the first manned mission to Mars, the American vessel -- and its skipper, Lt. John Kelly (Phil Morris) -- has been in a state of suspended animation since the year 2032. Janeway's (Kate Mulgrew) efforts to shepherd Kelly to safety end up having disastrous effects on her crew -- especially Chakotay (Robert Beltran). Written by Mike Wollaeger, Jessica Scott, Bryan Fuller, and Michael Taylor from a story by Wollaeger and Scott, "One Small Step" made its network TV bow on November 17, 1999. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Roxann Dawson
- 1998
In the concluding half of Seinfeld's controversial series finale, Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld), George (Jason Alexander), Kramer (Michael Richards), and Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) find themselves stranded in Latham, MA -- and even worse, they are facing arrest for violating the town's new Good Samaritan law (it seems there was this mugging...). Hoping to beat the rap -- and make it to California in time for Jerry to sell his proposed sitcom "about nothing" -- the gang engages the services of flamboyant lawyer Jackie Chiles (Phil Morris). Alas, the prosecution has managed to round up a daunting array of witnesses to bolster their case against the foursome, including Sidra (Teri Hatcher) of "they're real and they're spectacular" fame, the Soup Nazi (Larry Thomas), Marla the Virgin (Jane Leeves), and the Bubble Boy (Jon Hayman) -- while the sour-faced judge (Stanley Anderson) with the familiar-sounding name fumes, and a vengeful Newman (Wayne Knight) chuckles from the sidelines. As for the now-legendary final scene...haven't we had this conversation before? ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
A master thief is pitted against a detective who learned all she knows from him in this thriller. Alex Madison (Don Mogavero) is a well-respected professor of criminology who puts his knowledge to practical use in his other job -- he's also the Phantom, a daring and very successful jewel thief. Lawton Goodyear (Brion James) is a senator from Jekyll Island, an island off the Georgia coast, and Goodyear is staging a very elaborate wedding for his eldest daughter. Madison learns that the gifts for the bride and groom will include a fortune in jewels, and he decides this could be the perfect heist for the Phantom. Madison finds an unexpected ally in Savannah (Olivia Burnett), Goodyear's younger daughter, as the Phantom tries to make off with jewels while Ronnie Fredericks (Finola Hughes), a federal agent who studied criminology under Madison, struggles to make good on her pledge to put the Phantom behind bars. Jekyll Island, which was shot on location at the real Jekyll Island in Georgia, also stars Everett McGill and Phil Morris. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Don Mogavero, Finola Hughes, (more)
- 1998
Loosely following the format of ABC's 1969-74 comedy anthology series Love, American Style, Aaron Spelling's first Love Boat set sail September 24, 1977 with the series' intertwining stories all taking place aboard the cruise ship Pacific Princess, captained by Gavin MacLeod. Spelling Television updated the concept in this 1998 romantic comedy series with Captain Jim Kennedy III (Robert Urich) retired from the Navy and now at the helm of the luxury liner Sun Princess. There's a full crew of regulars on board, and Kennedy's 15-year-old mischievous son Danny (Kyle Howard) roams the ship while it cruises about in search of love, Caribbean style. ~ Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Robert Urich, Joan Severance, (more)
- 1997
Sydney Banks, an African-American woman with a degree from Harvard Law School, is determined to be an ethical and principled lawyer, but instead finds herself in a firm where murder, blackmail and madness rule the day. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lela Rochon, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, (more)
- 1997
Seventeen years away from the nearest Federation Starbase, the crippled Jem'Hadar warship carrying Sisko and his crew crashes on an uncharted planet. Searching for food and water, Garak and Nog are captured by Jem'Hadar soldiers, who are likewise marooned. The two crewmembers are taken to the Jem'Hadar's leader, a seriously wounded Vorta named Keevan (Christohper Shea), whose efforts to save himself may end up killing everyone concerned. Written by Ronald D. Moore, "Rocks and Shoals" first aired October 6, 1997. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1996
Appalled by the civil unrest on Earth, Sheridan declares Babylon 5 as an independent state. As President Clark summons his forces to seize control of B5, Delenn asks Minbari for help. A Ranger arrives with news that throws Delenn for a loss. And that is all that can be said without giving away the many plot surprises in "Severed Dreams." Written J. Michael Straczynski, this episode won the 1997 Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation. In America, it was first made available for syndication during the week of April 1 , 1996. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bruce Boxleitner, Claudia Christian, (more)
- 1996
George's wedding to Susan (Heidi Swedberg) is delayed by three months -- and no one is more relieved than George (Jason Alexander). Hoping to gain admittance into the Friar's Club, Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) borrows a jacket -- which he promptly loses to a band of gypsies, or at least that's what it looks like. In trying to replicate Leonardo da Vinci's sleeping habits, Kramer (Michael Richards) ends up at a restaurant which specializes in peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. And Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) is in for it when Peterman (John O'Hurley) hires a deaf employee. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1996
Directed by series semi-regular Andrew Robinson, this exotically titled Deep Space Nine episode first aired October 14, 1996. Mary Kay Adams guest stars as Grilka, Quark's Klingon ex-wife. Paying a visit to DS9, Grinka unwittingly causes friction when Worf falls in love with her. Meanwhile, O'Brien develops romantic yearnings towards Kira. "Looking for Par'Mach in All the Wrong Places" was written by Ronald D. Moore. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1996
Ordered to abstain from sex during the six weeks that his girlfriend is recovering from mono, George (Jason Alexander) finds that he has developed hyper-intelligence. Conversely, Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) grows progressively stupider while helping out her boyfriend, an aspiring doctor. Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) has to develop a two-hour act for an appearance at a junior high school. And Kramer (Michael Richards) transforms his apartment into a non-PC smoking lounge -- and ultimately seeks out the counsel of Jackie Chiles (Phil Morris) when the tobacco has an adverse effect on his looks. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1995
In this actioner, a smart alecky bounty hunter teams up with a G-man to take on a drug-smuggling ring. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Billy Blanks, Roddy Piper, (more)
- 1993
Jessica (Angela Lansbury) agrees to write a mystery scenario for a new interactive video game created by an eccentric electronics genius. While sampling the game's "virtual reality" mode, Jessica witnesses what appears to be a murder. Sure enough, the game's inventor has been killed is "real" reality--and the suspect list nearly sends Jessica into overload! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1993
Hoping to get off academic probation, Will (Will Smith) arranges a date between his recently divorced English professor Scott Burton (played by Phil Morris, best remembered as lawyer Jackie Chiles on Seinfeld) and his cousin Hilary (Karyn Parsons). But though Burton immediately warms up to Hilary, she can't stand the professor--and minces no words in telling him so! Meanwhile, Philip (James Avery) builds a crib for baby Nicky...sort of. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1992
Based on the true story of "Major" Taylor, this is the story of an early twentieth century black athlete who bucks the prejudice and discrimination to find fame on the international circuit as he becomes a champion cyclist. ~ Tana Hobart, All Movie Guide
- 1992
This sequel to Jackie Collins' Lucky/Chances finds Lucky Santangelo fighting for control of Hollywood studios with old enemies. ~ Tana Hobart, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kim Delaney
- 1990
IMF agent Shannon Reed is dispatched to Bogota by air. Her mission: to locate vicious drug lord Luis Magdalena (Tony Xauet) and put him out of business for keeps. En route, Shannon's plane crashes, causing her to suffer a total loss of memory. Upon awakening, she falls in love with her handsome rescuer -- Luis Magdalena. Written by Frank Abatemarco, "Church Bells in Bogota" was first telecast on February 10, 1990. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Peter Graves, Thaao Penghlis, (more)
