S. Marc Jordan Movies
- 1996
Walter Koenig returns as B5's pesky nemesis, Psi Cop Bester. On this occasion, Bester and the crew are obliged to form an uncomfortable alliance. The mission: to capture and neutralize Lindstrom (George Gerdes), the dealer of a dangerous telepathic drug. Main complication: G'Kar may be on the verge of becoming addicted to the deadly "dust." Written by J. Michael Straczynski, "Dust to Dust" was first syndicated during the week of February 5, 1996. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bruce Boxleitner, Claudia Christian, (more)
- 1996
In Borneo on an archaeological expedition, the Quest team confront the legendary Amok creatures, so named for their ability to attack from several directions at the same time. But there's even more danger at hand in the form of a band of mercenaries, who, hired to destroy a native tribe, add the Quest team members to their list of potential victims. Somewhat reminiscent of the "classic" Jonny Quest episode "Monster of the Monastery," "Amok" originally aired on September 13, 1996. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- J.D. Roth, George Segal, (more)
- 1996
Dr. Quest utilizes Questworld computer technology to reassemble a shattered statue of the God Apollo. His efforts are interfered with by Quest's perennial foe Jeremiah Surd, who, hacking into the computer system, lures Jonny into a surreal chamber of horrors in which the statue's supernatural powers are summoned to their full, frightening height. The 25th filmed episode of The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest, "Heroes" was the 18th episode to be telecast, on September 18, 1996. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- J.D. Roth, George Segal, (more)
- 1991
"Instant" celebrity goes to the head of Judge Harry T. Stone (Harry Anderson) when a magazine article names him one of New York City's ten most interesting men. But Harry's rapidly-expanding ego is exploded by an unexpected put-down from Christine (Markie Post). Meanwhile, Dan (John Larroquette) vows to mend his ways and devote himself to the best interests of the Phil Foundation--no matter how much it hurts his pocketbook. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1991
In the first episode of a two-part story, Harry (Harry Anderson) suffers in quiet desperation as the errant Tony (Ray Abruzzo) comes back into the life of Christine (Markie Post). And on the verge of losing everything in his efforts to "make good" for the Phil Foundation, Dan receives eleventh-hour salvation--or so he thinks. William Utay, previously cast as wealthy wino Phil Sanders, returns to the cast in the role of the late Phil's twin brother Will. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1991
Night Court bows to 1990s sitcom tradition with this extended spoof (replete with black-and-white sequences) of the classic 1946 film It's a Wonderful Life. In the throes of despondency after being dumped by Margaret Turner, Harry (Harry Anderson) expresses the wish that he'd never been born. Enter Harry's idol Mel Torme, in the guise of his Guardian Angel, to show Harry what life in Night Court would have been like without him. Predictably, the scenario is nightmarish indeed, with smarmy prosecutor Dan (John Larroquette) promoted to crooked judge, court matron Roz (Marsha Warfield) languishing behind bars, and court bailiff Bull (Richard Moll) acting like a gutless toady. All this, plus a lively rendition of "Pick Yourself Up"! It should come as no surprise that this "very special episode" originally aired during the February sweeps. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1991
Dan is suffering the torments of the damned--not to mention several sleepless nights--because he has been misappropriating the funds for the Phil Foundation. When the late Phil Sanders (William Utay) and the un-late Bert Parks begin showing up in Dan's nightmares, it's obviously time for an epiphany...or is it? And back in the real world, Bull (Richard Moll) shows up wearing a new, ego-boosting toupee called "The Shatner 2000". ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1991
Harry (Harry Anderson) stuns his staff when he announces his intention to marry Margaret Turner (Mary Cadorette). Actually, he's waiting for Margaret to pop the question--it sure seems like that's what she's planning--but the basic outcome is the same, isn't it? The rest of the episode is given over to the staffers, who offer Harry an abundance of advice--most of it contradictory, and a lot of it downright silly. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1991
In the conclusion of a two-part story, no one is fooled when Harry (Harry Anderson) feigns indifference at the prospect of Christine (Markie Post) reuniting with Tony (Ray Abruzzo). And Dan (John Larroquette) joins forces with Will Sanders (William Utay) to save the Phil Foundation, little realizing that he's being taken for a sucker. This is the final episode of Night Court's eighth season. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1991
Though Harry (Harry Anderson) is in love with Margaret Turner, he balks at the notion of moving in with her. Meanwhile, Bull (Richard Moll) arranges for matchmaker Wanda Finn (Cathy McAuley in her first series appearance) to find him a wife--in the classified ads--while Christine (Markie Post) mopes around the courtroom in the wake of her divorce. With all this emotional intrigue, is it any surprise that famed psychologist Dr. Joyce Brothers makes a guest appearance? This episode was originally scheduled for January 30, 1990. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1991
Harry (Harry Anderson) smells a rat when Mac (Charlie Robinson) is hired by Supreme Court judge Welch (Lawrence Dobkin), a man normally disclined to the notion of racial equality. It soon develops that Harry's instincts were right on target: Mac has been engaged as a mere "token", to win Welch a few minority votes. Elsewhere, Dan (John Larroquette) tries to fill the void left by the departure of supplicative courtroom derelict Phil by engaging the services of a British valet named Jerome (Nick Ullett). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1991
To get over her divorce, Christine (Markie Post) has been attending a "happy therapy" group. Alas, when Roz (Marsha Warfield) joins Christine for a session, "happiness" is not the operative word. Meanwhile, Dan (John Larroquette) goes pro-environmental with a vengeance; and Marty Griffin (Mart Pollio), the son of waspish newsstand owner Jack (S. Marc Jordan), rebels at the prospect of entering the family business. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1991
Upon learning that the late derelict Phil Sanders was actually an incognito Wall Street millionaire, Dan (John Larroquette) is thrilled with the news that he has been named sole heir in Phil's will. Unfortunately for Dan, Mr. Sanders' $8.5. million fortune is to be invested in its entirety in something called the Phil Foundation, for which Dan must serve as executor without ever seeing a penny of the money. Meanwhile, Bull (Richard Moll) eagerly anticipates the arrival of his mother Henrietta "Hank" Shannon (Paddi Edwards), who has dropped anchor in New York after a lifetime on the high seas. This episode was originally scheduled for January 23, 1990. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1991
Dan (John Larroquette) suddenly sees Phil Sanders (William Utay), the wine-sodden derelict who hangs around the courtroom as something of a general factotum, in an entirely new light after a man (Eric Christmas) who was wiped out in the S&L crisis is hauled into court. Thinking quickly, Phil saves the unfortunate man's life at the cost of his own (which would be a tragic moment if it wasn't played like something out of a "Road Runner" cartoon). It soon comes to light that Phil was no ordinary bum--certainly not as far as his former Wall Street colleagues are concerned! Originally scheduled for January 16, 1991, this episode was moved back a week because of NBC's Gulf War coverage. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1991
Billy Cohen appears as Billy MacDonald, a spoiled-rotten child star who runs roughshod over everyone while filming a TV pilot episode in the courtroom. The kid's coworkers are clearly unwilling to curb his obnoxious behavior, and Judge Harry T. Stone (Harry Anderson) isn't about to say anything either-- mainly because he's been cast in a bit role in the pilot. It falls to the outspoken Roz (Marsha Warfield) to bring Billy in line via a tense confrontation with the youngster's mother (Barbara Brownell). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 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
Harry (Harry Anderson) blanches in fear as Terry Benoon (Don Gibb), the bully who made Harry's childhood miserable, is brought into court as a defendant. When Terry swears vengeance for a long-ago "betrayal", Harry tries to recuse himself from the case, but is unable to escape his destiny when his schoolyard tormentor escapes custody! Meanwhile, Christine (Markie Post) has trouble finding a nanny who can live up to her very exacting requirements. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1990
Determined to woo journalist Margaret Turner (Mary Cadorette) away from Harry (Harry Anderson), Dan (John Larroquette) escorts her to the opera. It is Dan's intention to make his romantic overtures in a fortissimo fashion--but Harry is still several notes ahead of him. And back in court, a group of religious zealots "adopt" towering court bailiff Bull (Richard Moll) as their new Deity. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1990
A temporary personnel shortage requires the Night Court staff to take over the duties of Day Court. This has a strange effect on acerbic court matron Roz (Marsha Warfield), who transforms into the personification of effusive cheerfulness. Not quite so cheery is Christine (Markie Post) who in a last-ditch effort to save her marriage endeavors to shed her inhibitions and adopt a wild, freewheeling personality. Singer Jack Jones appears as himself (what, no Mel Torme?) ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1990
Mary Cadorette) makes her first appearance as aggressive, self-assured court reporter Margaret Turner. Judge Harry (Harry Anderson) is smitten by Margaret, but she barely acknowledges his existence. In desperation, he turns to notorious womanizer Dan (John Larroquette) for advice on how to woo and win "the scribe in the skirt"--but his efforts succeed only in further distancing Margaret from both men! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1990
Dan (John Larroquette) is cockier than usual when he is chosen as a "prize" in a bachelor auction. But cockiness turns to craven terror when the highest bids are offered by a woman who, according to Dan, "looks like Eleanor Roosevelt." Meanwhile, Christine (Markie Post) takes out her frustration over her long-distance marriage by verbally savaging all of her male colleagues. Singer Marilyn McCoo makes a guest appearance. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1990
In the conclusion of Night Court's two-part Season Eight opener, court bailiff Dan (Richard Moll) is in hot water with prosecutor Dan (John Larroquette) after allowing Dan's promiscuous sister Donna (Susan Diol) to seduce him. Also, Judge Harry T. Stone (Harry Anderson) may not get his belated high-school diploma if he doesn't agree to certain "favors" demanded by his overbearing history tutor (Fran Ryan). And finally, public defender Christine (Markie Post) has a hard time getting down to work after returning from maternity leave. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1990
Season Eight of Night Court goes into session with the first episode of a two-part story, as Judge Harry T. Stone (Harry Anderson) learns that, thanks to an unforeseen technicality, he must get a high-school diploma if he wants to keep his job. At the same time, public defender Christine Sullivan (Markie Post), returning to work after maternity leave, must do battle with a phantom, specifically the memory of her temporary replacement. And prosecutor Dan Fielding (John Larroquette) is receiving mysterious phone calls from a young woman named Donna (Susan Diol)--who turns out to be his long-lost sister. New to the series this season are Jolene Lutz) as scatterbrained court stenographer Lisette and S. Marc Jordan as blind, sarcastic newsstand owner Jack. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1990
This episode was clearly inspired by the brouhaha stirred up when controversial comedian Andrew Dice Clay) hosted Saturday Night Live in the spring of 1990. The "Clay" character in this instance is stand-up comic Monte Potter (Louie Mustillo), whose profanity-laden monologues have raised a delicate First Amendment issue. Hauled into the courtroom of Judge Harry T. Stone (Harry Anderson), Potter's raunchy routines result in a lively debate involving the staff, the plaintiffs, the defendeants, the spectators, and a bombastic minister (Clifton James). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1990
Down in the dumps over her marital woes, Christine (Markie Post) is quite receptive to the charms of her newest defendant Ian McKee (Bill Calvert), a street artist who's been arrested for defacing public property. Meanwhile, Dan (John Larroquette) is smitten by a fast-food waitress named Pam (Terri Hendrickson)--who turns out not to be quite as old as she acts. And Mac (Charlie Robinson) finds a new form of personal expression by way of a camera. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
