Ysabel MacCloskey Movies
- 1979
Ray Bolger guest stars in this special 90-minute episode as Toby Noe, a hard-drinking drifter whom the Ingalls befriended while living in Winoka. Shambling into Walnut Grove just before a much-anticipated community dance, Toby immediately sets his cap for prudish spinster Amanda Jane Cooper (Eileen Heckart). Though it would seem that no romance could possibly bloom from this situation, Laura (Melissa Gilbert) and Albert (Matthew Laborteaux) nonetheless decide to try their hand at matchmaking. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, (more)
- 1977
This TV movie stars Jon Rubinstein as a Nassau County assistant D.A. named Dan Corey. Yes, he's idealistic, and yes, he butts his head against (drum roll) THE SYSTEM. His current case involves a battered woman who claims to have killed her doctor husband in self defense. Corey, flying in the face of the Politically Correct Brigade, doesn't believe her (he says he has "bad vibes", which should give you an idea when this film was made). Corey: For the People was the pilot for a series that didn't make it. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1974
Brock Peters plays the central figure in this story, a man charged by Stone (Karl Malden) and Keller (Michael Douglas) with a murder that he didn't commit. Unfortunately, once he surrenders his fingerprints to the authorities, he will be exposed as the same person who ran away from a homicide investigation 25 years earlier. Also in the cast are a pre-stardom Dabney Coleman) and onetime Bonanza regular Mitch Vogel, here playing father and son, and future Lou Grant regular Robert Walden. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1974
Impressed by Olivia's painting skills, John (Ralph Waite) encourages her to sign up for a night-school art class. But he may have reason to regret this move when art teacher Joshua Williams (David Selby) falls in love with Olivia (Michael Learned)--and begins aggressively courting her. Meanwhile, Mary Ellen (Judy Norton-Taylor) goes on a date with a young man (Biff Warren) who wants to become a doctor, inspiring her to likewise consider a career in medicine...a notion that meets with considerable resistance from practically everyone! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1973
Jackie Coogan takes over from Ray Bolger in the role of Shirley Partridge's father Mr. Renfrew (now named "Walter" rather than "Fred"), while Rosemary DeCamp recreates her portrayal of Shirley's mom Amanda. The plot gets under way when Grandma Amanda goes to work as the Partridge's maid, if only to escape the rampant chauvinism of Grandpa Walter. Shirley (Shirley Jones) tries to patch up the argument between her dad and mom, succeeding only in sparking a gender-supremacy argument that divides the entire family. Finally, Reuben (Dave Madden) is enlisted to resolve the issue--but this requires him to impersonate a burglar! Songs: "Workin' on a Groovy Thing" and "Grandma". ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1973
Lloyd Nolan guest stars as Judge Harper, who during his long career on the bench has made a number of controversial decisions--none more so than when he sentenced a man named Holloway to a ten-year prison term for treason. When Holloway dies just before his parole, his son Joe (Jack Bender) vows to get even by murdering Harper. Taking a special interest in this cast is FBI Special Agent Chris Daniels, who as a young law student had always been skeptical about the motives behind Harper's verdict. A very young Audrey Landers makes her first major TV appearance in this episode. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1969
In the conclusion of a two-part story arc, Oliver (Eddie Albert) has dusted off his law diploma and opened a practice in Hooterville with his young and eager partner Brian Williams (Rick Lenz). Their office is Spartan but serviceable: all the partners need now is a good legal secretary. Naturally, Lisa (Eva Gabor) volunteers for the job -- and thus is set in motion a series of misunderstandings that bid fair to set back the legal profession 200 years! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Rick Lenz, Bob Hastings, (more)
- 1968
Hoping to improve business in his new restaurant, Jethro decides to hire topless waitresses. No, it's not what you think: Jethro's definition of "topless" is that the waitresses don't wear any caps. But Mr. Drysdale doesn't know that, and he is aghast when the Clampetts put up placards publicizing Jethro's diner and its "added attractions." A typical Beverly Hillbillies response to a then-current social phenomenon, "Topless Anyone" was originally telecast on January 17, 1968. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
