Michele Maika Movies
Noted hip-hop producer DJ Pooh, who co-wrote the urban comedy Friday, makes his directorial debut with this comedy-drama. A young African-American man is enjoying his freedom after his second stretch in prison. Under the "three strikes and you're out" law, another brush with the police could mean life behind bars, so he's determined to stay out of trouble. He quickly learns, however, that trouble has a way of finding him, no matter where he goes. DJ Pooh also stars in 3 Strikes, alongside N'Bushe Wright and Brian Hooks. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Brian Hooks, N'Bushe Wright, (more)
- 1999
A none-too-bright fellow named Ted (Ray McKinnon) claims that he came into possession of a murdered man's credit card through the "benevolence" of a third party, leading Andy Sipowicz (Dennis Franz) to pose as Ted's brother in hopes of nailing the killer. Elsewhere, Danny (Rick Schroder) is noncommittal when his girlfriend, Nadine (Michele Maika), announces that she's pregnant. Later, Andy offers advice to Danny regarding his "dilemma" with Nadine -- advice that is rudely disregarded. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1999
The investigation of a child's gruesome murder -- and of the mysterious apartment dweller who may be responsible -- leaves Danny Sorenson (Rick Schroder) very little time to spend with his visiting sister, Lori (Hillary Danner). An elderly man arrives at the precinct claiming to have been fleeced by his beautiful young girlfriend -- but he doesn't hold her responsible for her actions. And the father of the murdered Dolores Mayo pays a visit to the 15th, forcing Diane (Kim Delaney) and Jill (Andrea Thompson) to break the bad news. Jimmy Mayo is played by Bob Glaudini, real-life father of Lola Glaudini, who portrayed Dolores. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1998
The victims of a robbery-homicide turn out to be two old friends of Detective Danny Sorenson (Rick Schroder). While helping Sorenson investigate this incident, Andy Sipowicz (Dennis Franz) also lobbies to reopen the Suarez murder case -- which hits a snag when Suarez is killed in prison. Elsewhere, John (Bill Brochtrup) fills in for PAA Dolores Mayo (Lola Glaudini), who hasn't been showing up for work lately. Later, while investigating a killing at a strip club, Diane (Kim Delaney) and Jill (Andrea Thompson) are surprised to find Dolores among the club's patrons. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1997
Real-life mother and daughter Carol Burnett and Carrie Hamilton appear in this episode, which also features Burnett's former variety-show costar Tim Conway in a pivotal role--not to mention cameo appearances by musical-comedy favorite Carol Channing) and celebrated caricaturist Al Hirschfeld). Thirty years ago, the singing career of Lillian Bennett (Burnett) came to an abrupt end when she suffered a severe case of stage fright on the opening night of her first Broadway play--whereupon her understudy Amanda (Rita Moreno) went on in her place and subsequently rose to superstardom. Now Lillian is determined that her daughter Amanda (Hamilton) give up her own theatrical aspirations lest her heart be broken in the same manner. Meanwhile, Monica (Roma Downey) discovers that Amanda was actually responsible for ruining Lillian's career--meaning that someone is going to have to confess to something, and that someone else is going to have to find forgiveness in her heart before the Show inevitably Goes On. Carol Burnett sings "I'm Still Here", from the 1971 Broadway musical "Follies." ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1997
Kramer (Michael Richards) has a too-close encounter with the Van Buren Boys -- a life-threatening moment that Peterman (John O'Hurley) offers to purchase for his autobiography, which is being ghostwritten by Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus). Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) falls for a girl named Ellen (Christine Taylor), whom no one else warms up to. And George (Jason Alexander) may need a whole lot of aid and comfort after a contretemps involving the Susan Ross Foundation's first scholarship. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1996
Janice (Maggie Wheeler) wants to know just how intimate the members of "the gang" have been with one another. This leads to a series of reminiscences, hurling us backward to the year 1992. In fact, we go so far back that Ugly Naked Guy is still Cute Naked Guy, and Ross (David Schwimmer) is delighted that his wife, Carol, has a new friend named Susan. The "late" Mr. Heckles (Larry Hankin) makes a guest appearance with an oboe solo. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1994
A misdelivered pizza prompts the girls to seek out a glimpse of political hottie George Stephanopoulos. The future This Week host isn't exactly dressed for company, however. Meanwhile, Ross (David Schwimmer) broods over that night, one year ago, when he lost "it" at a hockey game to his ex-wife, Carol. The DVD version of this episode includes material not available in the syndicated version. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
