Jeff Abugov Movies

If aliens from another galaxy were to observe ordinary people as they look for love in contemporary America, what would they make of it? That is the premise of The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human, which takes the form of a documentary in which a camera crew from an alien civilization spies on a couple from Earth as they meet, fall in love, and navigate the bumpy road to matrimony, as a helpful narrator explains what's going on. The Male (Mackenzie Austin) encounters The Female (Carmen Electra) at The Sacred Meeting Ground (a nightclub in Los Angeles), and thus begins a long series of dates, conversations, sexual episodes, meetings of parents and friends, and finally marriage, as an expert (David Hyde Pierce) enlightens us as to what it all means. The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human was written and directed by Jeff Abugov, best known for his work in television on the series The Golden Girls, Roseanne, and Grace Under Fire; the supporting cast includes Lucy Liu, Markus Redmond, and Lisa Rontondi. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Roseanne considers trying to cheat a lie-detector test at Rodbell's because she's been stealing food. Meanwhile, Darlene asks Dan and Becky for advice about her relationship with David (Johnny Galecki). Roseanne gets upset because Darlene didn't go to her. At the end of the episode, Darlene and David have their first kiss on the basketball court. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide

In this finale episode of the fourth season of Roseanne, the Conners once again are faced with a grim financial situation. Roseanne loses her job when Rodbell's diner goes out of business and Dan is out of work when he is forced to close his bike shop, Lanford Custom Cycle. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide

Starting her freshman year of high school, Darlene quits the basketball team, takes to wearing all black, and sinks into a deep depression. Dan and Roseanne try to help her, but she won't move off the couch. Meanwhile, Becky begs for a car and complains that it's not fair for Darlene to get whatever she wants. In order to get a motorcycle, Becky tries sulking around the house trying to get sympathy. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide

Roseanne's job is threatened when she announces her plan to go with Dan to Las Vegas to see Wayne Newton. Their flight is canceled and they have to drive home in a snowstorm and spend the night in Chicago. Meanwhile, Jackie does her best to act like a police officer at Becky's party. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide

Roseanne takes a job working nights at Rodbell's coffee shop in the mall, making Becky upset because she likes to hang out there with her friends. While Roseanne works nights, Dan takes over as the house disciplinarian by settling a dispute between Darlene and Becky, making Roseanne apprehensive about relinquishing control to Dan. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide

Harboring dreams of becoming a great dancer, Diane (Shelley Long) begins taking lessons with the legendary Madame Likova (played by prolific cartoon-voice-over specialist Marilyn Lightstone). Intercepting a letter in which Likova pens a devastating critique of Diane's terpsichorean skills, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) rewrites the missive, hoping to spare Diane's feelings. Alas, Frasier's good intentions backfire when Diane feels emboldened enough to audition for the Boston Ballet. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide