David Silverman Movies
- 1984
Finally moving out of their cramped apartment, Vera (Beth Howland) and Elliot (Charles Levin) find a wonderful old house, fully furnished with charming antiques. Unfortunately, one of these "antiques" is not so charming: an elderly minister (David Bond) with more than one screw loose. Reluctantly, the newlyweds agree to play landlord for the cuckoo clergyman. This is the final episode of Alice's eighth season. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1983
College freshman Tommy (Philip McKeon) is now living away from home for the first time--and loving it. Alice (Linda Lavin) worries that Tommy is turning into a party animal, at the expense of his studies. Ultimately, Alice's fears are confirmed when Tommy lands in jail after a pizza-parlor food fight sparked by his new circle of chums. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1983
It's plate-carriers vs. plungers when Alice (Linda Lavin), Vera (Beth Howland) and Jolene (Celia Weston) participate in a TV quiz show. The category is "musical trivia", and the girls' competition consists of a trio of plumbers, led by peppery oldster Louie (Cliff Norton). For a while, it looks like the waitresses are going to win--but that's when the competition starts flushing up the dirty tricks. This episode was codirected by series regular Vic Tayback (Mel). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1983
Vera (Beth Howland) has taken up playing the cello, even though her talent somewhat exceeds her enthusiasm. That said, the gang at Mel's diner (except for Alice [Linda Lavin], who barely appears in this episode) is in for a surprise when Vera is invited to join a local string quartet. The music heard during the closing credits was reportedly played by series regular Beth Howland. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1983
Guich Koock appears as Jonas, the brother of trucker-turned-waitress Jolene Hunnicutt (Celia Weston). Making a surprise appearance at the diner, Jonas is somewhat taken aback when Jolene cuts him dead. She hasn't forgotten about his reputation as a con artist--and when Jonas sells a worm ranch to diner owner Mel (Vic Tayback), it looks like Jolene has good reason to give her brother the cold shoulder. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1981
George Jefferson (Sherman Hemsley) has had just about enough of his contentious store manager, Wendell Thomas (Earl Billings) -- a sentiment shared by the rest of George's employees. Alas, just as George is firing Wendell, the much-despised manager drops dead. Can things get any worse? You bet: George is called upon to deliver the eulogy at Wendell's funeral. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Sherman Hemsley, Isabel Sanford, (more)
- 1981
Doting grandparents George and Louise Jefferson (Sherman Hemsley, Isabel Sanford) want to enter little Jessica in a baby contest sponsored by a big-time ad agency. Jessica's parents Lionel (Mike Evans) and Jenny (Berlinda Tolbert) are dead set against this plan. Thus, George and Louise secretly take Jessica to the contest -- and promptly "misplace" the child. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Sherman Hemsley, Isabel Sanford, (more)
