Susan Howard Movies
Known to legions of fans as Donna Culver Krebbs on the popular series Dallas, Susan Howard was born in Texas, where she lived until her second year of college, dropping out of the University of Texas and moving to L.A. to pursue her acting career. She began with numerous guest appearances, showing up on various shows throughout the late '60s, including Star Trek and Bonanza. Following a Golden Globe-winning role on the series Petrocelli, the actress accepted a guest appearance on Dallas, which turned out to be such a hit that the network expanded her character to make her part of th regular cast. She stayed with the show for nine years, until the network declined to renew her contract in 1987. Howard subsequently retired from the screen, with the exception of an appearance in 1993's Come the Morning. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide- 1969
Dean Stockwell guest-stars as Mathew, a former Northern war hero and Congressional Medal of Honor Winner, now living a pauper's existence in Nevada. Ben Cartwright comes to Mathew's aid when the man is victimized by Seth Nagel (Harry Townes), a Southerner determined to avenge the loss of his home and family at the hands of the Yankees. The plot goes off on a rivetting tangent when Seth's daughter Lori (Susan Howard) befriends the beleagured Mathew. Written by Frank Chase, "The Medal" was originally broadcast on October 26, 1969. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, (more)
- 1969
The body of a young woman is found in a San Francisco park, and the evidence points to a notorious but unidentified criminal abortionist (this episode was of course filmed long before Roe-v-Wade). In order to flush out the criminal, Eve (Barbara Anderson) dons an elaborate disguise--including a brunette wig--and poses as an unwed pregnant girl. Will Ironside (Raymond Burr) and his team be able to trap the villain before Eve becomes the next victim? ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1969
This episode was originally designed as a lead-in for the zany variety series Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In, which I Dream of Jeannie preceded on NBC's Monday-night lineup during the 1968-69 season. Thanks to her zany behavior, Jeannie (Barbara Eden) is invited to appear as a guest on Laugh-In, whereupon Roger (Bill Daily) appoints himself as her agent. Appearing in cameo roles as themselves are Laugh-In regulars Judy Carne, Arte Johnson and Gary Owens, as well as the series' producer George H. Schlatter. (Trivia note: As originally conceived, the Laugh-In installment which followed this episode on February 24, 1969, was to have included a production number in which Barbara Eden's navel would make its first network TV appearance; alas, this gag was scuttled, reportedly at the insistence of the I Dream of Jeannie production staff!) ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1969
The Silent Gun refers to the weapon no longer toted by Westerner Lloyd Bridges. Once a notorious gunfighter, Bridges has vowed never to shoot again after nearly killing a little girl. Thus, when faced with evil town boss Pernell Roberts, Bridges must rely on his wits to come out on top. This made-for-TV western compromises its potential with dull dialogue sequences and uninspired direction. The Silent Gun was based on a concept by Batman creator Bob Kane. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1968
The crews of the Enterprise and an enemy Klingon vessel find themselves in uncomfortably close quarters during this episode of the 1960s science fiction series. When both the Enterprise and a Klingon warship claim to be responding to a distress call from a disputed planet, Captain Kirk attempts to settle the matter diplomatically, agreeing to beam a number of the Klingons aboard his ship. However, almost immediately after the Klingons are aboard, the Enterprise is hit with turbulence; the resulting damage traps the Klingons and a number of Enterprise crew members together in the same part of the ship. Old hatreds soon rise to the surface, and the tension brings the groups to the brink of a private war -- but the situation soon changes when they realize that a mysterious third party may have had a hand in orchestrating the conflict for purposes of its own. ~ Judd Blaise, All Movie Guide
- 1968
To keep a bunch of gangsters from taking over his business, Carlos Ramirez transfers the ownership of his casino to the nuns of Convent San Tanco. Carlos' reasoning is thus: The crooks won't bother the nuns, and he'll be able to sit by in safety and comfort as the sisters solve his present dilemma. Of course, leave it to Sr. Bertrille to figure out Carlos' strategy and to teach him a lesson. Bruce Gordon, best known for his portrayal of Frank Nitti on the original The Untouchables TV series, here spoofs his former image in the role of Morgan. First broadcast on January 18, 1968, "The Hot Spell" was written by James Henerson. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1968
In the second episode of a four-part story, Tony (Larry Hagman) has hired a pair of safecrackers (Edward Andrews, Lou Antonio) to open a safe that is destined for the moon--and which contains Jeannie (Barbara Eden), still trapped inside after being accidentally locked in the previous week. Unfortunately, the two crooks double-cross Tony and steal the safe, intending to keep whatever's inside for themselves. Even more unfortunately, the pair doesn't realize that the safe is wired to explode if the wrong combination is used! Featured in a small role is Susan Howard, who later costarred with Larry Hagman on the nighttime serial Dallas. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
The 1938 Marx Brothers comedy Room Service was the obvious inspiration for "Monkees Manhattan Style" (aka "Monkees in Manhattan"). Arriving in New York to star in a rock musical, the Monkees discover that the show is being cancelled because the backer has bailed out. The boys spend the rest of the episode trying to escape the wrath of irate hotel manager Weatherwax (Philip Ober while simultaneously attempting to raise money for the musical's producer ($Dick Anders). The superb supporting cast includes Doodles Weaver as a butler, "lovable lush" Foster Brooks as a conventioneer, Olan Soule as a waiter, and Susan Howard and Geoffrey Deuel as a honeymooning couple. Songs: "Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow)", "The Girl I Knew Somewhere", and "Words". At the end of the episode, the Monkees appear out of character for an interview with director Bob Rafaelson -- a tantalizing preview for the series' first-season closer, "The Monkees on Tour." Written by Gerald Gardner and Dee Caruso, "Monkees Manhattan Style" first aired on April 10, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
