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Mark Blutman Movies

1997  
 
The decade-long friendship between Cory (Ben Savage) and Shawn (Rider Strong) may be at an end when Cory thinks about attending a different college than Shawn. This leads to an extended flashback to the boys' childhood--which is somehow invaded by a young Topanga (played by Danielle Fishel lookalike Rosario Gru). Meanwhile, Eric (Will Friedle) and Jack (Matthew Lawrence) are convinced that college life will be a breeze if only they can become close friends with Dean Borak (Paul Gleason). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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1997  
 
In the conclusion of a two-part story, Cory (Ben Savage) continues to proclaim his undying devotion to Topanga (Danielle Fishel), even though she has moved to faraway Pittsburgh. Evidently Topanga feels the same way, inasmuch as she runs away from her family to be reunited with Cory. Now it falls to the youngster to convinces their uptight parents that this is the "real thing." The episode's blatant references to "Romeo and Juliet" take on special significance when one realizes that the part of Topanga's disapproving Aunt Prudence is played by Olivia Hussey, who played Juliet in Franco Zefferrelli's 1968 film version of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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1997  
 
It's a dark day in the Matthews household when Eric (Will Friedle) is fired from the wilderness store owned by his father Alan (William Russ). Though assured that this decision was made to force him to stop holding himself back and to give college another try, the embittered Eric becomes a security guard instead. But a chance meeting with a brainy coworker named Ronny (Kris Iyer) convinces Eric that he's making a mistake--and a nocturnal visit to Mr. Feeny (William Daniels) confirms this. Meanwhile, the time has come for Cory (Ben Savage) and his friends to pick up their Number Two pencils, break open the seals, and take their SATs. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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1997  
 
To prove to Mr. Feeny (William Daniels) that he has good business sense, Cory (Ben Savage) takes advantage of Feeny's absence to transform his teacher's home into a Bed & Breakfast. As for Feeny, he and Eric (Will Friedle) unexpectedly become close friends while vacationing at a hotel; in fact, there's a fascinating role reversal when Eric provides comfort and advice to an unlucky-in-love Feeny! And incidentally, where did Shawn (Rider Strong) learn how to speak Dutch? ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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1996  
 
While filming a video which he hopes to enter in a TV news contest, Cory (Ben Savage) catches a gang of crooks stealing computers. But Shawn (Rider Strong) takes one look at the video and immediately destroys it. The reason? Some of those computer thieves are members of his own family! Elsewhere, Eric (Will Friedle) has dreams of making millions from the junk in the family garage. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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1996  
 
Even though it has taken Alan (William Russ) twenty years to decide to give up the grocery business, wife Amy (Betsy Randle) chastizes him for making a "rush decision" by quitting his job. With this in mind, no one is more surprised than Amy when she chooses to change the course of her life as well--and that, ladies and gentlemen, is how Mr. and Mrs. Matthews decide to purchase a camping-supply store and go in business for themselves. Meanwhile, Eric (Will Friedle) makes a concerted effort to improve his chances of eventually entering college. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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1996  
 
As Boy Meets World enters its fourth season, Cory (Ben Savage) and Eric (Will Friedle) are on the last leg of their two-month summer roadtrip, and heading back to Philadelphia. But Eric, whose college plans have been shot down in flames, doesn't want the summer to end, and when the boys make a pit stop in a tiny community called Pottstown, he refuses to leave. And back at home, Cory and Eric's dad Alan (William Russ) has decided that, after 20 years in the grocery business, he needs to change the course of his life. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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1996  
 
The recent acquistion of ABC by Disney is shamelessly plugged in this episode. Determined to prove his devotion to Topanga (Danielle Fishel), Cory (Ben Savage) leaves Philadelphia and follows her all the way to Disneyworld in Florida. Unfortunately, Topanga jumps to the conclusion that Cory is actually interested in Kristen (Hilary Tuck), a girl who happens to be heading in the same direction. And back in Philly, Eric (Will Friedle) is stuck with the herculean task of covering for Cory in his absence. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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1996  
 
Season Three of Boy Meets World draws to a close with several of the main characters facing life-altering crises. Now that school is out until September, Cory (Ben Savage) despairs over the fact that he will spend the summer without Topanga (Danielle Fishel), who is going to camp. Eric (Will Friedle), upset over bitter words exchanged between himself and Cory, plans to head for college and never return to Philadelphia. And Shawn (Rider Strong) has hit the road with his rolling-stone father Chet (Blake Clark). Fortunately, the episode ends with the promise of good things to come in Season Four--but with very few hints as to what will actually transpire. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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1995  
 
Big-hearted Shawn (Rider Strong) adopts "Little Cory", an abandoned baby pig. Though Mr. Turner (Anthony Tyler Quinn) allows Shawn to keep the pig in the apartment, Topanga (Danielle Fishel) insists that the animal would be better off on a farm. As the debate heats up between Shawn and Topanga, Cory (Ben Savage) finds himself stuck in the middle--or should that be "pig in the middle"? Meanwhile, Eric (Will Friedle) tries to bribe his way into a prestigious college by taking Mr. Feeny (William Daniels) to an opera...and guess who ends up getting the most out of the experience! ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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1995  
 
Sensing that Topanga (Danielle Fishel) is avoiding him for some reason or other, Cory (Ben Savage) decides it's high time that he declare his love for her. Alas, the moment he speaks those Three Little Words, the outraged Topanga breaks up with him--and Cory has absolutely no idea what he's done wrong. Elsewhere in this pivotal episode, Eli Williams (Alex Desert) becomes Medias Art teacher at John Adams High. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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1995  
 
Feeling low because their school radio show is being ignored by the students (especially the girl students), Cory (Ben Savage) and Shawn (Rider Strong) change their format to a spicy talkfest called "Lunchtime Lust." Not surprisingly, Mr. Feeny (William Daniels) deems the new format inappropriate and cancels the show--and when Mr. Turner (Anthony Tyler Quinn) tries to intervene in their behalf, the boys mess things up by launching a "pirate" radio station from the school janitor's closet! Celebrity reporter Robin Leach appears as himself in a subplot involving Cory's brother Eric (Will Friedle) and a sweepstakes contest. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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1995  
 
Needing a one-time-only date, Cory (Ben Savage) convinces a hypersensitive girl named Wendy (Jessica Wesson) that he is seeking a long-term relationship. This proves to be a mjaor blunder when Wendy begins eagerly making plans for her future life with Cory--and when our panicky hero tries to break up with the girl, she gets so overemotional that he hasn't the heart to do it! Ultimately, the "romance" comes to an abrupt end, and a sadder-but-wiser Cory learns another valuable life lesson. Meanwhile, Eric (Will Friedle) is forbidden from going on dates until his grades improve...so how will he be able to squire the sexy Dominique (Musetta Vander? ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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1995  
 
In order to have at least one extracurricular activity to his credit, Cory (Ben Savage) joins the school wrestling team, supremely confident that he won't have to do anything because there's no one else in his weight class. All this changes when school bully Joey "the Rat" (Blake Sennett) joins the team and Cory is forced to wrestle with him. Their rivalry ultimately triggers a grudge match in front of the entire school--with celebrities Robert Goulet and Yasmine Bleeth announcing the event! (At what point did Boy Meets World become a fantasy?) ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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1994  
 
Phyllis Diller guest stars as a seedy fortune teller with the highly significant monicker of "Mme. Oupsenskaya" (and if you don't get the significance, ask any horror-movie fanatic). At the same time that a wolf has escaped from the local zoo, Mme. Ouspenskaya has convinced Cory (Ben Savage) that he is turning into a werewolf! Worse still, Cory is persuaded that he will soon kill the "one he cares for most"--whom he realizes, for the first time in this episode, is none other than Topanga (Danielle Fishel). Of course, all ends happily and no one gets killed...but there's a pivotal moment near the episode's climax that offers a tantalyzing hint of things to come. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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1994  
 
To impress girls (is there ever any other reason?), Cory (Ben Savage) and Shawn (Rider Strong) claim to be members of a nonexistent band called "The Exits". The boys' falsehoods eventually jump up and bite them in the you-know-what when Mr. Feeny (William Daniels) books "The Exits" to play for a school dance! Highlights of this episode include a frantic rendition of the old classroom double-talk ditty "The Name Game", and a significant appearance by former "Monkee" Micky Dolenz. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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1987  
 
The Morning Man is young Bruno Doyon, who despite his youth has been convicted of 22 separate robbery charges. After escaping from jail, the wounded Doyon is aided by a beautiful lady doctor (Kerrie Keane). Promising to reform, Doyon prevents his old cronies from committing a robbery. He then charms his way into a job as a "morning man" (hence the title) on a Quebec radio station, turning himself in to the authorities exactly one year after his escape. This CBC TV movie is based on a true story; who knows how many other deejays out there are convicted felons? ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Bruno DoyonKerrie Keane, (more)
 
1987  
PG  
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In this lively comedy, an animal behaviorist is out studying wolves and she finds a young man who has been raised by the wild canines. Intrigued, she takes him back to the city to tame him. Later she learns that Bobo, as she calls him, is the long-missing heir to $30 million. His sudden reappearance causes his low-life brother Reggie to have apoplexy and he does everything he can to keep Bobo from becoming civilized and claiming his rightful fortune. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

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Starring:
Howie MandelChristopher Lloyd, (more)
 
1986  
R  
A scheming police chief wants the mayor out so he can gain control, so he hires a ridiculous bunch of misfits to fill the local police force. His plan is that the city look so bad the mayor will get the bounce. The city's real policemen all get food poisoning at a party and the misfits must take over and get the job done. There's lots of dirty jokes and jiggling breasts here. ~ Rovi

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Starring:
Steve OsmondDoug Annear, (more)