Harry Anderson
- 1998
How does a magician pull a coin from behind an ear or pull the white rabbit out of an empty hat? Join host Harry Anderson, actor and skilled magician, as he reveals the trade secrets behind optical illusions, sleight of hand, audience focus, and the geometric manipulations behind The Science of Magic. ~ Heather M. Fierst, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Harry Anderson
Previously adapted twice before, most notably for the Oscar-nominated 1950 film starring James Stewart, Mary Chase's classic stage-play Harvey once again receives the celluloid treatment with this 1998 CBS made-for-TV movie. Night Court's Harry Anderson fills Stewart's shoes, starring as the quirky Elwood P. Dowd, a grown man whose best friend is a six-foot-tall rabbit that only he can see. Directed by George Schaefer, the film also stars Swoosie Kurtz and Leslie Nielsen. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Harry Anderson, Swoosie Kurtz, (more)
- 1993
Harry Anderson returns as impish scam artist Harry the Hat. Sam (Ted Danson) enlists Harry's aid to avoid an embarrassing situation stemming from a wager made between Cheers and Gary's Old Towne Tap on the occasion of St. Patrick's Day. Since this may be the last time that Sam has an opportunity to win out over Gary's, Harry will have to pull more than a rabbit out of his celebrated hat. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
In this lively made-for-TV espionage comedy, an off-the-wall CIA agent involves an interpreter in his hunt for a professional hit man assigned to murder the President. The real craziness begins when they discover that the killer is one of their ex-wives and that she is living next door. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- 1991
The ninth and final season of Night Court finds Judge Harry T. Stone (Harry Anderson) poised to renew his romance with recently divorced public defender Christine Sullivan (Markie Post) -- while Assistant DA Dan Fielding (John Larroquette), unnerved at being the victim of an elaborate confidence scam, goes berserk big-time and kidnaps Christine! Believe it or not, things get even more bizarre and surrealistic from this point on: Harry nearly sparks World War III when he jails a foreign diplomat, bailiff Bull (Richard Moll) is forced to perform a miracle if he wants to get married, and is later abducted by aliens from the planet Jupiter; court matron Roz (Marsha Warfield) makes headlines by revealing her erotic dreams; and Mel Tormé practically becomes a series regular. The series finale goes into overdrive as its distances itself from any sort of recognizable reality -- but it's better to see the episode than describe it, so we won't (describe it, that is). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Harry Anderson, John Larroquette, (more)
- 1990
In an event deemed worthy of a TV Guide cover, the cast and crew of Cheers celebrates the series' 200th episode. Moderated by John McLaughlin of The McLaughlin Group fame, this special telecast not only features the then-current cast of Cheers, but also several former regulars and semi-regulars. Foremost among the latter is Shelley Long, whose much-publicized acrimonious exit from the series in 1987 made viewers wonder if she would dare wander into any sort of "reunion" (but she did). Innumerable highlights from past episodes are shown, and there's a special tribute to the departed members of the company, notably Nicholas Colasanto as the beloved Coach. Originally telecast as a one-hour special, this episode has since been divided into two half-hours for syndication. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- John McLaughlin
- 1990
In this Halloween episode written by series star Harry Anderson, a defendant claiming to be the Spirit of Death (Stephen Root) is put behind bars by Judge Harry T. Stone (Anderson). Weirdness ensues when, during incarceration, several people survive accidents that would otherwise be fatal. Though Harry pooh-poohs the notion that his prisoner is whom he claims to be, a nervous Dan (John Larroquette) insists that "Mr. Death" remain locked up--especially after a local newspaper accidentally prints Dan's obituary! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1990
In an event deemed worthy of a TV Guide cover, the cast and crew of Cheers celebrates the series' 200th episode. Moderated by John McLaughlin of The McLaughlin Group fame, this special telecast not only features the then-current cast of Cheers, but also several former regulars and semi-regulars. Foremost among the latter is Shelley Long, whose much-publicized acrimonious exit from the series in 1987 made viewers wonder if she would dare wander into any sort of "reunion" (but she did). Among the highlights from past episodes are several outtakes, the fabled food fight from the 1986 Thanksgiving episode, and the 1989 dream sequences in which Sam (Ted Danson) forces himself on Rebecca (Kirstie Alley), and vice versa. Originally telecast as a one-hour special, this episode has since been divided into two half-hours for syndication. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- John McLaughlin
- 1990
The Night Court staff is invaded by the crew of a hard-hitting TV magazine show called "A Closer Look." The show's host Ed Druthers (Bob Sarlatte) has it in his head to expose the New York courtroom system in all its "primitive form." Needless to say, Ed gets much more than he bargained for thanks to zany Judge Harry T. Stone (Harry Anderson) and his colleagues. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Originally titled Stephen King's It, this two-part TV movie first aired on November 18 and 20, 1990. The story starts in Maine, where a small child is lured into the hands of what audiences everywhere can be assured is one mean clown. The 30-year struggle against an evil supernatural force that masquerades as a circus clown named Pennywise (Tim Curry) begins in 1960 and spans until 1990. Featured are a group of six young men and one young woman who call themselves "the lucky seven" and are the unfortunate targets of Pennywise from pre-adolescence into their mid-forties. The lucky seven emerge physically intact but emotionally scathed after their first battle with Pennywise -- who is a self-labeled "eater of worlds...and children." When Pennywise returns 30 years later, the seven are forced to remember their terrifying past and faced with the prospect of destroying him once and for all. ~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- John Ritter, Richard Thomas, (more)
- 1990
The roller-coaster romance between Judge Harry T. Stone (Harry Anderson) and public defender Christine Sullivan (Markie Post) would seem to have come to an end during season seven of Night Court, in which Christine not only married undercover cop Tony Guilliano (Ray Abruzzo), but also gave birth to Tony's baby. Philosophically, Harry launches season eight by taking up with a new series character, court reporter Margaret Turner (Mary Cadorette), and also goes out for a few dates with court stenographer Lisette Hocheiser (Joleen Lutz). In addition to Margaret and Lisette, another recurring character is added to the roster during this season: S. Marc Jordan as Jack Griffin, a blind, sarcastic newsstand operator. Elsewhere, Assistant DA Dan Fielding (John Larroquette) learns that Phil, the old wino who used to hang around the courthouse, was really a millionaire, and that when he died, Phil bequeathed Dan a charitable foundation; however, with the arrival of Phil's twin brother, Will (William Utay), Dan is left holding the proverbial bag -- and facing hard time in prison! And in his annual Night Court guest appearance, Mel Tormé is cast as an angel who shows Harry what the world would have been like had he never been born (hmmm...sounds familiar). The season ends with the marriage of Christine and Tony in tatters -- and Harry waiting in the wings, hoping to catch Christine on the rebound. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Harry Anderson, John Larroquette, (more)
- 1990
Happy Birthday, Bugs: 50 Looney Years is a television special celebrating 50 years of Bugs Bunny cartoons, complete with testimonials from various celebrities and a terrific end-piece "50 Years of Bugs in 3 Minutes," which features a manic collection of highlights compiled by Academy Award-winner Chuck Workman (he won for his animated short, Precious Images). ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Movie Guide
- 1990
An all-star cast is included on this children's adventure that follows a search for Mother Goose by her son (Dan Gilroy) and Little Bo Peep (Shelley Duvall). ~ John Bush, All Movie Guide
- 1989
This performance video features a collection of five comedians doing their stuff. ~ All Movie Guide
- 1989
In the conclusion of a two-part story, Harry (Harry Anderson) is placed in protective custody after incurring the wrath of mob boss Marty Cologne. Unfortunately, Harry's life is in the hands of Tim Bond (Timothy Stack), arguably the klutziest Federal agent in the history of law enforcement. At the same time, Harry tries to adjust to the news that former mental patient Buddy (John Astin) is his biological father! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1989
In the first episode of a two-part story, Christine (Markie Post) is shocked by the behavior of Judge Harry T. Stone (Harry Anderson), who seems poised to accept a bribe from mob boss Marty Cologne (John Aprea). What Christine doesn't know is that Harry is participating in a sting operation against Cologne on behalf of the Feds. Unfortunately, Harry's self-proclaimed stepfather Buddy (John Astin) doesn't know this either--and when he finds out, he glibly spills the beans to Cologne! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1989
Harry (Harry Anderson) joins Mac (Charlie Robinson) in trying to market "Mac Snacks", a culinary invention of Mac's wife Quon Le (Denice Kumagai). The product's slogan is "Good to the Last Gasp"--which unfortunately proves to be true in the case of potential investor Mini-Mart Marv (Cliff Emmich). Elsewhere, Christine (Markie Post) endures a visit from her pennypinching Uncle Floyd (Richard Stahl), and Dan (John Larroquette) tries to put the moves on Harry's new secretary Tracy (Gail Edwards). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1989
Season seven of Night Court opens as Judge Harry T. Stone (Harry Anderson) and his long-lost father, former mental patient Buddy (John Astin), move in together. Meanwhile, Assistant DA Dan Fielding (John Larroquette), disgraced and penniless due to events not of his own making, is reduced to living in his office at the courthouse -- a mere prelude to the disbarment proceeding brought against him later on. On a happier note, Quon Lee (Denice Kumagai), wife of court clerk Mac (Charles Robinson), is on the brink of being a successful entrepreneur; and as for Mac, he is dragooned into posing as the husband of brassy court matron Roz (Marsha Warfield). And what of public defender Christine Sullivan (Markie Post), who has spent most of her Night Court tenure in an on-again, off-again romance with Harry Stone? Well, this situation is considerably altered when, on an impulse, Christine becomes the wife of undercover cop Tony Guillano (Ray Abruzzo) -- and subsequently becomes pregnant, going into labor just as season seven rushes to a close. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Harry Anderson, John Larroquette, (more)
Just as season five of Night Court opened by resolving the cliffhanger set up at the end of season four, so too does the opener of the series' sixth season tie up a plotline left dangling at the finale of the previous season. In this instance, Assistant DA Dan Fielding (John Larroquette), reported "missing in action" while on active duty for the Army Reserve, is rescued by Eskimos -- yes, Eskimos -- even as his friends, headed by night court judge Harry T. Stone (Harry Anderson), are solemnly planning Dan's memorial service. No sooner does Dan return to Manhattan than he runs for state assembly...and you'll have to watch the episode to see how that situation turns out. Elsewhere, Harry and public defender Christine (Markie Post) continue pursuing their romance, though not terribly quickly; bailiff Bull (Richard Moll) falls in love himself, with disastrous results; Harry is finally told that the somewhat unbalanced Buddy Ryan (John Astin) is his real father; and court matron Rox (Marsha Warfield) ends up in the slammer herself when she tries to do a good deed. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Harry Anderson, John Larroquette, (more)
- 1988
A collection of today's funniest comedians is the focus in this performance video. ~ All Movie Guide
- 1988
Harry Anderson makes his second appearance in the role made famous in the 1960s by Fred MacMurray in The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places. While working on yet another "miracle" formula, Anderson is talked into briefly trading jobs with his ex-roomate Ed Begley Jr., a research computer. As usual, the professor gets in over his head, and before long he's chased around by all sorts of mysterious characters. The gimmick this time is a "mystery invention" disguised as a tennis ball. The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places first aired February 26, 1989, as a two-hour episode of TV's The Magical World of Disney. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1987
Released by the now-defunct Simitar Entertainment rather than Rhino Video, which handles the other Comic Relief videos, Comic Relief II is featured on two separate 60-minute videos. A 1987 live charity event benefiting America's homeless, part one of Comic Relief II is hosted by Robin Williams, Whoopi Goldberg, and Billy Crystal, and features comic turns by Elayne Boosler, Louie Anderson, Judy Tenuta, and Michael J. Fox. Part two of Comic Relief II is a continuation of part one, boasting an all-star lineup that includes comic luminaries Richard Lewis, Steven Wright, Steve Allen, Arsenio Hall, and Roseanne. ~ Steve Blackburn, All Movie Guide
- 1987
Michael Gross takes time off from Family Ties to essay the role of Arthur Thursby, the new boss of public defender Christine (Markie Post). Falling victim to Thursby's sexual harassment, Christine can do nothing because it's his word against hers--so Harry (Harry Anderson) and Bull (Richard Moll) arrange an elaborate sting to catch Thursby in the act. And in another development, the libidinous Dan (John Larroquette) finds himself strangely attracted to a woman (Teresa Ganzel) who has taken a vow of celibacy. This episode was written and codirected by series star Harry Anderson. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
