Arnold Kane Movies
- 1977
Kaye Ballard guest stars as Seama, an ersatz gypsy whom Alice (Linda Lavin) catches stealing the diner's silverware. Outraged at being exposed, Seama places a curse on Alice's head. This is a source of amusement for all concerned--until all manner of accidents, both trivial and catastrophic, befall our benighted heroine. Future Barney Miller regular Ron Carey appears as Rick. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1977
Show-business hopeful Alice (Linda Lavin) is convinced that her big break has come when she is chosen to sing and dance in a commercial for Mel's Diner. Alas, the assignment requires Alice to hide much of her talent--and most of her body--under a huge, idiotic-looking hamburger costume. Though filmed as the third episode of Alice, this entry was held back until mid-March of 1977, ultimately airing as the Season One finale. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1977
Not only is Vera (Beth Howland) unlucky in love, but there's hardly any love to talk about. In the past three years, the guileless waitress has had three dates--and in only one instance did the guy show up. Compassionately, Alice (Linda Lavin) and Flo (Polly Holliday) join forces to set Vera up on a blind date...and the guy they manage to ensare for their friend is, to put it mildly, a real piece of work. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1977
The title of this episode should give us an idea of what we're in for when Flo's trailer is stolen, leaving her homeless. The soul of generosity and hospitality, Alice (Linda Lavin) invites Flo (Polly Holliday) to stay at her place for a while. Big mistake! Not only is Flo a female "Oscar Madison", but Alice must also deal with her house guest's boorish boyfriend (Kenneth Mars), who acts like he has also moved in! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1976
In the conclusion of a two-part story, Alice (Linda Lavin) despairs over the likelihood that her overbearing mother-in-law Rose (Eileen Heckart) will move to Phoenix permanently. The only way out of this devastating dilemma is to patch up the differences between Rose and her estranged husband Charlie (Murray Hamilton). Problem is, Charlie is apparently having a grand old time as an "instant" bachelor. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1976
There's a new man in the life of Alice Hyatt (Linda Lavin). Unfortunately, the new man isn't really new at all--at least not so far as Alice's coworker Flo (Polly Holliday) is concerned. Seems that the man in question is "Big Daddy" Dawson (Norman Alden), Flo's first husband, a race-car driver whom she is thinking of rewedding--despite his reputation for being just as "fast" off the track as on. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1975
Alvin Childress, who starred as Amos in the vintage TV series Amos 'N' Andy, is cast as Herbert Russell, the elderly new boyfriend of Mother Jefferson (Zara Cully). Louise is delighted by the news that her overbearing mother-in-law intends to wed Herbert and move to Florida. But George (Sherman Hemsley), convinced that Herbert is only after his mom's money, intends to put a stop to all this mushy nonsense. "Mother Jefferson's Boyfriend" was first broadcast on March 8, 1975. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1975
Bob's parents are briefly uprooted while their house is being painted. While Dad Hartley (Barnard Hughes) goes off on a fishing trip, Mom Hartley (Martha Scott) stays with Bob and Emily -- and the viewers brace themselves for another round of concentrated maternal smothering. Meanwhile, Bob has to mediate between elderly patient Edward T. Vickers Sr. (Lucien Scott) and his fractious son, Edward Jr. (William Daniels). Written by Arnold Kane, "Father & Sons & Mothers" first aired on November 29, 1975. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette, (more)
