Lloyd Garver Movies
- 1993
Frasier's conniving agent, Bebe Frazer (Harriet Sansom Harris, in her first series appearance), arranges a big-bucks deal for her favorite client. All Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) has to do is "subtly" endorse a few commercial products as part of his call-in radio show. Trouble is, Frasier wants nothing to do with at least one of these products -- nor is he keen on delivering advertising copy that will make him sound like a buffoon. Fearful of his reputation as a psychiatrist, yet eager to fatten his bank account, our hero finds himself mired in yet another of his many ethical dilemmas. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1978
Bob and his fellow doctors look forward to honoring Carol as "Secretary of the Year." Their enthusiasm is dampened when Carol, hoping to expand her professional horizons, quits her job and goes to work for Bob's pet patient, real-estate agent Elliot Carlin. Featured in the cast are Madeline Fisher as Miss Pringle, Jerry Terry Bell as Gary Johnson, Joe George and Mert Rich as the Angry Men, and Neil Flanagan as Mr. Stevens. Written by Lloyd Garner, "Carol Ankles for Indie-Prod" originally aired on March 4, 1978. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette, (more)
- 1978
The Bob Newhart Show ended its six-season, 142-episode run with the aptly titled "Happy Trails to You." The show opens as Bob assumes his new responsibilities as a psychology professor in a small Oregon college. In flashback, Bob recalls how he bade farewell to his friends, colleagues, and patients back in Chicago. Best scene: The impromptu rendition of "Oklahoma." Bob Newhart's real-life father-in-law, character actor Bill Quinn, appears as Dr. Wyler. Written by Glen Charles, Les Charles, and Lloyd Garver, "Happy Trails to You" originally aired on April 1, 1978. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette, (more)
- 1977
It seemed like only yesterday that Bob and Emily celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary (actually, it was in an episode which aired approximately ten months earlier, in February of 1977). And now here they are, blowing out the candles on their tenth anniversary cake. On this momentous occasion, both Bob and Emily wonder what life would have been like had they married other people -- and a brace of fantasy sequences shows them what life would have been like. The supporting cast features Morgan Fairchild as Linda Bianca and E. William Parker as Marcus. Written by Lloyd Garver, "Grand Delusion" first aired on December 17, 1977. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette, (more)
- 1977
Hoping to lighten his workload, Bob interviews several candidates for the job of his assistant. When his efforts fail to yield fruit (most of the candidates, alas, are unable to diagnose a hangnail, much less a neurosis), Bob turns to his former college professor, Alan Dreesen (guest star Ralph Bellamy), who has volunteered for the job. Not unexpectedly, Bob lives to regret taking Dr. Dreesen into his practice. First telecast on November 19, 1977, "You're Fired, Mr. Chips" was written by Lloyd Garver. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1977
Two separate plot strands are loosely entwined in this episode. At the office, Bob consuls a ventriloquist named Danny James (Sam Kwasman), whose dummy wants to break up the act. And on the domestic front, Jerry is terrified of being dumped by his "perfect" girlfriend, Jackie Windsor (Hope Alexander-Willis). Also in the cast are Roger Etienne as the waiter, Sondra Theodore as Girl #1, and Jordan Michaels as Girl #2. First telecast on October 8, 1977, "A Jackie Story" was written by Lloyd Garver. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette, (more)
- 1976
Landing a singing gig in a somewhat shady nightclub, Alice (Linda Lavin) is unaware that most of the other ladies on the premises are engaged in another--er--profession. However, she soon learns what's what when she and two "working girls" (Liberty Williams, Caren Kaye) are hauled off to jail by the vice squad! Though she could be freed by simply paying her fine, Alice refuses to go anywhere until her name and reputation are cleared. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1976
A red-eyed Alice (Linda Lavin) is unable to sleep thanks to a persistent obscene caller who phones her in the middle of the night and breathes heavily. Both angry and frightened, Alice decides that it is time that she arm herself against potential intruders. At the advice of boss Mel (Vic Tayback), our heroine purchase a gun--with potentially catastrophic results. Jack Riley, who at the time this episode aired was better known as the neurotic Mr. Carlin on The Bob Newhart Show, appears as Richard Atkins. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1974
It looks as though J.J. ( Jimmie Walker) won't be promoted from the 11th to the 12th grade, due to his habitually miserable grades. Astonishingly, however, J.J. is moved upward to the senior class all the same. Realizing that their son has been undeservedly afforded a "social promotion," outraged parents James (John Amos) and Florida (Esther Rolle) pay a not-so-cordial visit to J.J.'s principal (Frank Campanella). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1973
Fred Sanford (Redd Fox) blows his top when his son Lamont (Demond Wilson) starts dating the sister of rival junk dealer Julio Fuentes (Gregory Sierra). In his efforts to spy on his son, Fred ends up in an embarrassing situation with Julio's mother (Alma Beltran). Witnessing the spectacle are Fred's pals Skillet (Ernest Mayhand) and Leroy (Leroy Daniels), both of whom are blessed with vivid imaginations and long memories. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, (more)
- 1972
Once again, would-be Romeo Fred Sanford (Redd Foxx) loves neither wisely nor well, but too often. Inadvertently inviting both his fiancée Donna (Lynn Hamilton) and his new girlfriend Carol (Kim Hamilton) to dinner on the same evening, Fred must do some fancy "juggling" to avoid catastrophe. Loosely based on "Steptoe a la Carte," a 1964 episode of the British Sanford and Son forerunner Steptoe and Son, this installment was originally scheduled to air on November 24, 1972, but was bumped forward to December 15. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, (more)
