Kathie Lee Gifford Movies
Born Kathryn Lee Epstein in 1953, Kathie Lee Gifford is a singer and television personality best-known for co-hosting Live with Regis and Kathie Lee with Regis Philbin.Throughout the 1970s, as Kathie Lee Johnson, Gifford gained notoriety as a singer on the game show Name That Tune, and in the early '80s, she could be seen as a correspondent on ABC's Good Morning America. In 1984, her profile was raised significantly when she became the spokesperson for Carnival Cruise Lines in a number of TV ads. In 1985, she began co-hosting a New York morning show with Regis Philbin that would eventually become Live with Regis and Kathie Lee. The show began airing nationally on ABC in 1989, and Gifford remained as host until 2000. She was eventually replaced by Kelly Ripa. In addition to her television and recording career, Gifford received a good deal of press for her long and sometimes rocky marriage to sportscaster Frank Gifford. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide- 2001
In her first major project following her exit from the daily talk show Live With Regis and Kathie Lee, Kathie Lee Gifford makes a courageous effort to utterly demolish her established "nice lady" image. Spinning Out of Control! stars Gifford as a spoiled, temperamental TV sitcom actress named Amanda Berkeley. As she runs roughshod over her coworkers and fights a losing battle with drug and alcohol addition, Amanda proves to be an exceedingly painful thorn in the side of her faithful press agent Marty (Howie Mandel), who manfully tries to maintain "spin control" with the press and public. Since this film is essentially a comedy, Amanda will eventually experience an epiphany -- but not before accidentally torching her own home. Made for television, Spinning Out of Control! was first broadcast by the E! Entertainment cable channel on March 18, 2001. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kathie Lee Gifford, Howie Mandel, (more)
- 2001
Though she despises her wealthy cousin Vanessa (guest star Kathie Lee Gifford), Mimi (Kathy Kinney) loves Vanessa's money, so she decides to make her cousin the godmother of her son Gus--and in case you're wondering, Drew (Drew Carey) is the godfather. Mimi's husband Steve (John Carroll Lynch) is upset over the notion that Vanessa and not Drew may end up raising little Gus in the event of a disaster (which could happen any minute now). But this becomes a moot point when Gus disappears just before the christening, all because of a convoluted scheme hatched by Lewis (Ryan Stiles) and Oswald (Diedrich Bader) to have portraits taken of themselves in astronaut costumes! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2000
Can the class brain find happiness as a supermodel? That's the question posed in this made-for-TV movie that offers a modern-day variation on The Prince and the Pauper. Alex Burrows (Maggie Lawson) is a shy, bookish teenager who has a crush on Eric (Jesse Nilsson), a football player and one of the most popular boys in her class, but she lacks the confidence to talk to him. Meanwhile, Janine Adams is a successful teen fashion model whose life is dominated by her overbearing mother Deirdre (Kathie Lee Gifford); Janine would like to live like a normal teenager for a change, and wishes her mother would stop trying to fix her up with fellow model Jason Sharp (Justin Timberlake). As it happens, Alex looks exactly like Janine when she takes her glasses off, and after they meet by chance at a book signing catered by Alex's father, the two girls decide to swap identities for a while, with each getting an interesting perspective on how the other half lives. Model Behavior, which premiered as a special episode of the TV series The Wonderful World of Disney, marked the acting debut of Justin Timberlake, a member of the top-selling pop group 'N Sync. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Maggie Lawson, Justin Timberlake, (more)
- 2000
This video features a workout designed especially for Regis Philbin, and suitable for anyone wanting to start a moderate exercise and weight loss program. In an appearance on the Regis show, exercise guru Stu Mittleman takes Regis and his guests, including Kathy Lee Gifford, through a set of aerobics for overall body strength, fitness, and toning. There are also exercises designed for common trouble spots, such as the buttocks and arms. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, All Movie Guide
- 2000
In order to convince a skeptical cabbie that a tragedy will occur if she doesn't reach the Queensborough Bridge by 10 PM, Monica recalls the chain of disastrous events that led up to this crticial and anxious moment. It all started when a total stranger (Howard Hesseman) made a rude gesture to Monica because of her inept parallel-parking skills. Outraged by this breach of etiquette, Monica transmitted her anger and bitterness to several other people in the course of the day. One of the second-hand recipients of Monica's wrath is a woman named Wendy (Kathie Lee Gifford)--who becomes so disheartened that she intends to commit suicide! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2000
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This release consists of over a dozen performances of religiously inspired songs. Among the artists who appear are Kathie Lee Gifford, Michael W. Smith, Jennifer Holliday, and a choir. Interviews with the artists are included as well. The DVD release includes behind-the-scenes footage. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- 1999
"Love thy neighbor as thy self" is the moral of this universal parable from the Beginner's Bible animated series for children. Jesus tells the story of the traveler who feared everyone who wasn't like him. But after he is robbed and left for dead, it is the good "Samaritan," a stranger from a strange land, who comes to his aid. Aptly told for younger children, this video is recommended for ages four to nine. ~ Heather M. Fierst, All Movie Guide
- 1999
Forgiveness is lesson in this video. Joseph's older brothers are jealous of their father's favoritism toward him (and his amazing, technicolor dream coat) and sell him into slavery. Years later, a rich and powerful Joseph teaches his brothers the meaning of forgiveness and faith in God. With simple animation, vivid colors, and original songs, The Beginner's Bible series is an entertaining and educational introduction to bible stories for young children, ages three to seven. ~ Heather M. Fierst, All Movie Guide
After giving George of the Jungle human form, Brendan Fraser returns to cartoon-land with another live-action update of an animated TV classic. Set in the peaceful village of Semi-Happy Valley high in the Canadian Rockies, our story focuses on Dudley Do-Right (Fraser), a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police who never lets his lack of intelligence get in the way of his dedication and determination to get his man. Dudley's superior, Inspector Fenwick (Robert Prosky), displays a bemused tolerance towards Dudley's enthusiastic ineptitude, and Dudley is beguiled by the Inspector's daughter, Nell (Sarah Jessica Parker), who has made a home in Seattle after traveling the world, but is now paying her father an extended visit. Before Dudley can make much of a (positive) impression on Nell, the evil Snidely Whiplash (Alfred Molina) enters the picture. Determined to take Semi-Happy Valley for everything it's worth, Snidely sends Dudley in search of vampires hiding in the woods, and, while he's away, plants gold nuggets in a nearby stream. When a prospector (Eric Idle) happens upon them, word gets out that Semi-Happy Valley is gold country. Quickly opening a string of businesses to cater to the flood of would-be gold miners, Snidely becomes the town's richest citizen, and Semi-Happy Valley is even renamed Whiplash City. Snidely's fame and wealth gain Nell's attention, while Dudley's search for vampires causes the Inspector to fire him. However, in time, Dudley realizes that something is afoot, and he is determined to expose Snidely Whiplash and bring him to justice. Director Hugh Wilson wrote and directed the first film in the Police Academy series; Dudley Do-Right was his second directorial credit of 1999 with Brendan Fraser, after they worked together on Blast From the Past. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Brendan Fraser, Sarah Jessica Parker, (more)
- 1996
While subbing for Carlton (Alfonso Ribeiro) in a golf tournament, Will (Will Smith) becomes closer than ever to his Uncle Philip (James Avery). Not surprisingly, Carlton is jealous, and does everything he can to sabotage Will's performance on the links. In a similar development, Ashley (Tatyana M. Ali) and Vivian (Daphne Maxwell Reid) find the competition tougher than expected during a tennis match. And in the episode's "money" scene, Hilary (Karyn Parsons) manages to get on the bad side of Regis Philbin when she sits in for Reege's TV cohost Kathie Lee Gifford. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1996
TV talk show host Kathie Lee Gifford is cast as Jolene, a professional surrogate mother hired to provide a baby to childless couple Michael and Penny Russell (David Naughton, Barbara Alyn Woods). The fly in the ointment is Michael's old-fashioned grandfather Whit (William Daniels) who is deeply resentful of "new-fangled" technology and is dead set against the surrogacy. The situation worsens when Whit refuses to accept the fact that Michael is dying of cancer. Heavenly caseworker Monica (Roma Downey) and Angel of Death Andrew (John Dye) put in a lot of overtime to bring about a happy (or at least satisfying) ending. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1995
Part of Kathie Lee Gifford's children's video series Kathie Lee's Rock n' Tots Café, this video will teach children the true biblical meaning of the Christmas holiday. To help tell children about the significance behind Christmas, the regular Rock n' Tots Café crew is along for the ride, including Moochie the Moose, Giff the Bear, Duke to Juke, and the Paw, all of whom will do their part to help children understand the real Christmas story. The Rock n' Tots Café always is filled with fun and music to keep kids entertained, while teaching them a helpful lesson at the same time. ~ Cecilia Cygnar, All Movie Guide
- 1995
This children's program features popular talk show host Kathie Lee Gifford as she gets together with some kids and friends to celebrate some traditions of the American West. They gather around the campfire to sing cowboy songs. Joining her in the fun are Giff the Bear, Moochie the Mouse, Duke the Juke, and Paw, who add their voices to those of Kathie Lee and her young friends. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, All Movie Guide
- 1994
This documentary, part of the Investigative Reports cable television series on the A&E network, examines the glitzy and often controversial world of beauty pageants. From small-themed contests, to city or state contests, to national and even international contests, this episode, narrated by Investigative Reports host and producer Bill Kurtis, goes behind-the-scenes at what really happens before, during, and after the pageants. It examines how intense the competition has become, for both adult pageants and children's contests, and also explores the history of pageants and how pageants have changed through the years to conform to social standards. There is footage from the first Miss America contest and interviews with pageant regulars Dick Clark, Kathie Lee Gifford, and Regis Philbin. ~ Cecilia Cygnar, All Movie Guide
