Bhetty Waldron Movies
- 1978
All in the Family entered its ninth season minus Rob Reiner and Sally Struthers, but with Carroll O'Connor and Jean Stapleton still in attendance. Originally telecast on September 24, 1978, "Little Miss Bunker" begins as Edith's shiftless cousin, Floyd (Marty Brill), pays a visit to the Bunkers. As usual, Floyd leeches off his hosts, but this time he leaves something behind: His nine-year-old daughter. Danielle Brisebois joins the cast as Stephanie Mills. "Little Miss Bunker" was written by Mel Tolkin and Larry Rhine. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, (more)
- 1978
For her master's thesis, Jenny (Berlinda Tolbert) chooses to write about Harlem street gangs. She heads to the ghetto for research, with her dad Tom (Franklin Cover), and father-in-law, George (Sherman Hemsley), nervously tagging along as protection. A sobering denouement caps this final episode of The Jeffersons' fourth season. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Sherman Hemsley, Isabel Sanford, (more)
- 1977
Working as a volunteer at a neighborhood help center, Louise (Isabel Sanford) tries to find a worthwhile job for ghetto youth Marcus Garvey Henderson. Much against his will, Louise's husband, George (Sherman Hemsley), hires Marcus for one of his dry-cleaning establishments. Not long afterward, a costly suede jacket turns up missing. Ernest Harden Jr. makes his first series appearance as Marcus. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Sherman Hemsley, Isabel Sanford, (more)
- 1976
Feeling that the recently widowed Florida (Esther Rolle) is spending too much time home alone, the Evans kids cancel their own plans to spend the evening with their mom. Much to their surprise, however, Florida has already accepted the invitation of her friend Willona (Ja'net DuBois) for a night on the town. Upon arriving at a singles bar, Florida catches the eye of a handsome widower named Ben (Julius Harris). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1975
An uncommonly lavish roast beef dinner proves disastrous when the entire Evans household comes down with food poisoning. An outraged Florida (Esther Rolle) gathers her neighbors together and organizes a boycott of the market that sold her the tainted food. As a result, Florida lands in jail for the first time in her life. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1973
Although Fred (Redd Foxx) and cronies mourn the death of their old pal Junior Cooper, they don't agree with Aunt Esther's "all mourning, all the time" philosophy. Instead, they decide to laugh in the face of the Grim Reaper by throwing a huge a raucous party -- and among the invited guests is that infamous exotic dancer Fast Fanny (Bhetty Waldron). But by the time Fanny and her girl friends show up, everybody (except Fred) is beyond caring, thanks to an overly generous supply of booze. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, (more)
- 1972
- R
Featuring an all-African American cast, this crime drama is basically a retread of the movie Get Carter. It is the story of a former football player who has become involved with pornographers and seeks revenge upon the gangster who killed his brother, who in turn was out to avenge the rape of his daughter. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- 1970
Returning to Fiji for the first time since WW2, Ironside is anxious to be reunited with a wartime friend. Upon his arrival, however, Ironside is informed that his friend has left for San Francisco to meet him. Suspecting foul play, Ironside summons Mark and Ed to the islands--only to mysteriously vanish himself. Central to the mystery is a well-coordinated scheme to steal gold from the US government. Featured in the cast are two 1960s TV icons: Alan Napier, aka "Alfred the Butler" on Batman; and Bernard Fox, whose many sitcom roles included Dr. Bombay on Bewitched and Malcolm Merriwether on The Andy Griffth Show. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
