Paul Willson Movies
- 2001
Pulled into a seemingly inescapable black void, the Voyager ends up in the middle between two eternally warring (and equally trapped) starships. In hopes of saving her crew, Janeway (Kate Mulgrew) struggles to negotiate a détente between the two fighting factions. But can either side be trusted? And how does The Phantom of the Opera figure into all this? "The Void" made its UPN network bow on February 14, 2001. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Roxann Dawson
- 1994
This science fiction adventure, set in the future, depicts an Earth so polluted that people must live underground to avoid the deadly air. It is the sequel to 1989's Circuitry Man. In this new world, people who once would have plugged into drugs for illicit fun, now turn on with computer chips. The evil Plughead, a biosynthetic man, has a revolutionary chip that allows humans to live a decade beyond normal life expectancy but to manufacture it they must torture innocent people until they die. Plughead has no problem with that; in fact, he rather enjoys it. Plughead's nemesis, Danner is also a biosynthetic man, but he is a good guy. FBI agent Kyle is using Danner to help her find Plughead. Together they travel to a barren desert in search of their foe. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Vernon Wells, Deborah Shelton, (more)
- 1993
Originally telecast as a two-hour special (including a 25-minute retrospective of series highlights), the famous final episode of Cheers has since been re-edited as three separate half-hour installments for syndication. In the concluding 30 minutes of this fourth-highest-rated series finale in TV history, Sam Malone (Ted Danson) and Diane Chambers (Shelley Long) have rekindled their romance and are on the verge of getting married. But this would require Sam to relocate to California -- and to close up Cheers. And what will become of the rest of the gang? Well, at least we know what happened to Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1993
Norm (George Wendt) goes into his soft soap act to dissuade hard-nosed IRS agent Dot Carroll (Sharon Barr) from auditing him. The canny Dot resists all of Norm's efforts -- except one. Meanwhile, Sam (Ted Danson) tries to prevent the Cheers gang from viewing a videotape of one of his less-inspired performances on the baseball diamond. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1993
The proud possessor of a new camcorder, Cliff (John Ratzenberger) teams up with Norm (George Wendt) to videotape a family reunion being held at Cheers -- or at least the two buddies promise to do the job. Another family gathering is in store for Frasier (Kelsey Grammer), only he doesn't know it yet. It seems that Frasier, newly divorced from Lilith, assumes that his much-younger secretary Shauna (Kristen Cloke) wants to go on a date with him -- but Shauna has something entirely different in mind. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1993
Harry Anderson returns as impish scam artist Harry the Hat. Sam (Ted Danson) enlists Harry's aid to avoid an embarrassing situation stemming from a wager made between Cheers and Gary's Old Towne Tap on the occasion of St. Patrick's Day. Since this may be the last time that Sam has an opportunity to win out over Gary's, Harry will have to pull more than a rabbit out of his celebrated hat. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1993
In the conclusion of a two-part story, Lilith (Bebe Neuwirth) returns to her estranged husband Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) just in time to find him in bed with Rebecca (Kirstie Alley). Notwithstanding, Lilith begs Frasier to give their marriage a second chance. Things take a hilariously dangerous turn when Lilith's wild-eyed lover Dr. Pascal (Peter Vogt) demands a showdown with Frasier -- literally, with gun in hand. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1993
In this first episode of a two-part story, Lilith (Bebe Neuwirth) sends Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) a telegram demanding that they make their separation legal. Well-meaning Rebecca (Kirstie Alley) throws Frasier a "Happy Divorce" party, which turns sour thanks to a surprisingly hostile Woody (Woody Harrelson). But the evening is not a total loss: The lonely Frasier manages to persuade Rebecca to go to bed with him -- a romantic liaison that is, alas, doomed to be interrupted by several surprise visitors. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1993
The opening sequences of this episode lead the Cheers gang to conclude that Cliff (John Ratzenberger) has, at long last, murdered his mother (Frances Sternhagen). On a less morbid note, Rebecca (Kirstie Alley) is led to believe that Kelly's wealthy father Mr. Gaines (Richard Doyle) is romantically interested in her. Originally a one-hour episode, "Rebecca Gaines, Rebecca Loses" has since been re-edited into two half-hour programs for syndication. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1993
Now that Woody (Woody Harrelson) has been elected city councilman, Carla (Rhea Perlman) offers to tend bar at Cheers. What follows is a long night of drunken revelations thanks to Carla's mystery mixture of strong stimulants. When the sun comes up, Carla knows that she's slept with someone at the bar -- but can't remember who. This is the episode in which ubiquitous supporting player Paul Willson finally takes center stage. "It's Lonely on the Top" was the last Cheers episode produced, but not the last to be shown. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1993
Conducting an experiment to confirm his low opinion of the voting public, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) puts a new name on the ballot for an upcoming city-council election -- Woody Boyd (Woody Harrelson), who proves surprisingly electable as the returns come in. Future Frasier regular Peri Gilpin appears as Holly Matheson, while former "Little Rascal" George "Spanky" McFarland shows up for a hilarious cameo. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1993
Originally telecast as a two-hour special (including a 25-minute retrospective of series highlights), the famous final episode of Cheers has since been re-edited as three separate half-hour installments for syndication. In part two, Sam (Ted Danson) persuades Rebecca (Kirstie Alley) to pose as his wife during an evening out with his old heartthrob Diane Chambers (Shelley Long), who brings along a "husband" who is about as authentic as Sam's spouse. Although the evening is a disaster, it serves to rekindle the fires of passion between Sam and Diane. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1993
Originally telecast as a two-hour special (including a 25-minute retrospective of series highlights), the famous final episode of Cheers has since been re-edited as three separate half-hour installments for syndication. In part one, Sam (Ted Danson) is surprised to see his former fiancée Diane Chambers (Shelley Long) on TV, accepting a screenwriting award. Phoning Diane to congratulate her, Sam saves face by claiming that he's happily married -- and she, for the same reason, says the same thing. Meanwhile, plumber Don Santry (Tom Berenger) proposes to Rebecca (Kirstie Alley), who finds it extremely hard to accept even though all of her wants to do so. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1993
Anxious to settle down and find true love, Sam (Ted Danson) must first suppress his womanizing instincts. To this end, he joins a support group for sexual compulsives. Meanwhile, Rebecca (Kirstie Alley), who has heretofore protested that she is interested only in wealthy and powerful men, falls hard for a handsome, blue-collar plumber named Don (Tom Berenger). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1993
The mystery of Cliff's (John Ratzenberger) missing (and possibly murdered) mother is finally solved. After making the assumption that Kelly's (Jackie Swanson) wealthy father Mr. Gaines (Richard Doyle) is enamored with her, Rebecca (Kirstie Alley) is in for a shock when she learns Gaines' true motives for inviting her to his home. Originally a one-hour episode, "Rebecca Gaines, Rebecca Loses" has since been re-edited as two half-hour programs for syndication. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1992
Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) insists that Lilith (Bebe Neuwirth) cut the apron strings binding to her overbearing mother (Mary Cooper). But the plan goes awry and a sheepish Frasier and Lilith agree to go through another wedding ceremony to placate the old woman. Meanwhile, in a historical moment comparable to the first moon landing, Norm (George Wendt) may at last be forced to pay his bar tab. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1992
Harry Connick Jr. guest stars as Russell Boyd, cousin of Cheers bartender Woody (Woody Harrelson). Smitten by Rebecca (Kirstie Alley), Russell begins composing special songs for her; but his ardor doesn't stop there. Meanwhile, Cliff (John Ratzenberger) angrily protests the new postal uniforms, little realizing he's being set up for an elaborate practical joke. This is the episode in which Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer) first appears with his trademark beard. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1992
The guys at Cheers inaugurate a marathon poker game, ostensibly for the purpose of teaching Woody (Woody Harrelson) how to play. While the boys are otherwise occupied, Rebecca (Kirstie Alley) bravely holds down the fort -- or rather, the bar -- with the help of Carla (Rhea Perlman). Fortunately, Cheers enjoys one of its busiest nights ever; unfortunately, the bar's liquor license has just expired, forcing Rebecca and Carla to concoct some bizarre, alcohol-free improvisations. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1992
The war between Sam (Ted Danson) and snobbish restauranteur John Hill (Keene Curtis) re-escalates when Sam thinks he's broken a tooth while eating a crab salad from Melville's. Meanwhile, Carla (Rhea Perlman) must face the fact that her son Gino (Josh Lozoff) plans to enter the priesthood. Elsewhere, Cliff (John Ratzenberger) becomes a standup comic ("What's up with that?"), only to find that he has a fan following of precisely one person -- and you'd never guess who it is. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1992
Hoping to raise the spirits of his "low self-esteem" therapy group, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) brings his patients to Cheers. It doesn't take long for the group to fall under the spell of the jocular "Mr. X" and "Mr. Y." -- alias Norm (George Wendt) and Cliff (John Ratzenberger). Meanwhile, with his regular barber under the weather, Sam (Ted Danson) allows Woody (Woody Harrelson) to trim his locks...and what a trim it is. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1992
Anxious to afford an engagement ring for Kelly (Jackie Swanson), Woody (Woody Harrelson) takes a part-time job as a gravedigger. Unfortunately, the extra work load -- combined with the spookiness of his new surroundings -- causes him to begin hallucinating, not a pretty sight to behold for Kelly's hypersensitive grandmother (Celeste Holm). Elsewhere at Cheers, it is Rebecca's (Kirstie Alley) turn to take a fantastic voyage into the furnace duct. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1992
Although Gary's Old Towne Tap is under new ownership, the gang at Cheers intends to reinvigorate its war of practical jokes against the rival pub. Alas, Gary's taciturn owner (Harry Guardino) doesn't find the pranks very funny -- but then, not too many mobsters are known for their sense of humor. Senator John Kerry appears as himself in the opening scene. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1992
Norm (George Wendt) has long been sending comedy material to Johnny Carson, but hasn't ever made a sale. To save face, Norm tells Cliff (John Ratzenberger) that Carson has at last accepted a few of his jokes. This little white lie backfires when Cliff manages to wangle two tickets to The Tonight Show. Back at Cheers, Sam (Ted Danson) and Woody (Woody Harrelson) have a near-zen experience while putting up a satellite dish. Johnny Carson and Doc Severinsen appear as themselves. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1992
When his old pal Mitch (John Finn) rejoins the Boston Red Sox after many years of retirement, Sam (Ted Danson) seriously considers revitalizing his own baseball career. But does he still have the old moxie, or is he doomed to the showers before the comeback even begins? Meanwhile, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) goes into full-panic mode when he loses Lilith's (Bebe Neuwirth) favorite lab rat. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
