Sam Lloyd Movies
A wannabe superhero joins a team of bumbling heroes-in-training on a time-traveling mission to thwart an evil plot in this high-flying comedy featuring Clint Howard, Adam West, Tom Sizemore, and Doug Jones. Ed Gruberman (Justin Whalin) may not possess any actual superpowers, but his passion for fighting crime rivals that of even the greatest comic-book do-gooders. When Ed becomes a member of The Super Capers, an oddball team of aspiring superheroes, it seems as if his dream of fighting crime for real is about to come true. Upon discovering evidence of an evil plot involving gold bullion, an alluring femme fatale, and a powerful criminal mastermind, Ed travels back in time to prevent a disaster the likes of which the world has never seen. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Justin Whalin, Adam West, (more)
With its deft combination of humor and heart, this single-camera sitcom is a both a critical and cult favorite. Scrubs stars Zach Braff as J.D., an eager doctor at Sacred Heart Hospital. With J.D. as its narrator, the show frequently dips into surrealism as it shows his strange thoughts and daydreams. The rest of the characters on Scrubs are equally eccentric: best friend Turk (Donald Faison), bossy nurse Carla (Judy Reyes), J.D.'s reluctant mentor Dr. Cox (John C. McGinley), the anxiety-ridden ex-girlfriend Elliot (Sarah Chalke), and J.D.'s arch nemesis, known simply as 'Janitor' (Neil Flynn). This set contains all episodes from season seven of this popular series.
- Starring:
- Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke, (more)
By this time a key element of NBC's Thursday-night sitcom lineup, Scrubs launches its sixth season as protagonist/narrator J.D. Dorian (Zach Braff), an attending physician at Sacred Heart Hospital, learns to his astonishment that his urologist girlfriend Dr. Kim Briggs (Elizabeth Banks) is pregnant. Also in "a family way" this season is nurse Carla Espinosa (Judy Reyes), impregnated by Dr. Christopher Turk (Donald Faison), and Jordan Sullivan (Christa Miller), ex-wife of Sacred Heart's long-suffering chief of surgery Perry Cox (John C. McGinley). In fact, virtually the only principal female character who isn't pregnant is the hapless Dr. Elliot Reid (Sarah Chalke), who's miserable about her non-preggie status. This year's plot developments include Elliot's desire to go into private practice, whereupon she is mercilessly needled by Dr. Cox, who at one juncture begins acting exactly like the antihero of the TV medical drama House; a curious malady which causes J.D. to black out at inconvenient times; the unfortunately-not-permanent vacation of J.D.'s nemesis The Janitor (Neil Flynn); the sudden departure of Sacred Heart's resident gossip Nurse Laverne Roberts (Aloma Wright); and a touching story arc involving an Iraq war veteran (Michael Weston). Other choice moments include an impromptu musical comedy inspired by a patient (played by Broadway actress Stephanie D'Abruzzo); the change-of-pace episodes His Story IV, narrated by Dr. Bob Kelso (Ken Jenkins), and "Their Story," with the narration chores shared by Sacred Heart's lawyer Ted (Sam Lloyd), sex-obsessed doctor Todd (Robert Maschio), and Jordan Sullivan; and the guest appearance of Keri Russell as Elliot's freewheeling sorority sister. In the events leading up to the season finale, Elliot becomes engaged to mild-mannered resident Keith Dudemeister (Travis Schuldt), causing J.D. to have second thoughts about breaking up with Elliot -- even as he prepares to move in with Kim. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke, (more)
Many more trials and many more tribulations await the staff of Sacred Heart Hospital in the fifth season of Scrubs. Carla (Judy Reyes) wants to "make a baby" with husband Turk, who exhibits enormous reluctance but finally gives in. And troubled (and troublesome) Dr. Elliot Reid (Sarah Chalke) begins her fellowship at another local hospital, only to lose her position virtually before it begins, forcing her to take extreme measures to get her old job back. J.D. continues to be tormented by Sacred Heart's taciturn Janitor (Neil Flynn), whose sociopathic behavior this season includes befriending a stray crow at work. Dr. Perry Cox (John C. McGinley) is no happier this season that J.D. insists upon treating him like a mentor and role model. This, however, is not the reason that Dr. Cox shows up to work one day drunk as a skunk, thoroughly disillusioning our hero...for a while, anyway. Standout episodes include "Her Story II" and "His Story III," which break from tradition by being narrated by Carla and The Janitor, respectively; and the Wizard of Oz-inspired 100th episode, which shows up in complete, director's-cut version on the DVD release. Among the guest stars are Cheryl Hines as Cox's born-again Christian sister Paige; Jason Bateman as a strange man with a love for cigarettes and...ostriches; Mandy Moore as the latest of J.D.'s blind dates; and, in a recurring role, Elizabeth Banks as Dr. Kim Briggs, a urologist who captures J.D.'s heart -- and who has a stunning surprise for him in the season's cliffhanger finale. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke, (more)
- 2005
As Valentine's Day dawns, Susan (Teri Hatcher) eagerly awaits her date with Mike Delfino (James Denton) -- or at least she does until a new plot development rears its ugly head. Elsewhere, Bree (Marcia Cross) doesn't know as much about her husband, Rex (Steven Culp), as she thought she did. Lynette (Felicity Huffman) has kid and neighbor trouble again. And Gabrielle (Eva Longoria) finds a job uniquely suited to her special talents when she is hired to model mattresses. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Series star Zach Braff begins double duty as actor (in the role of young Dr. J.D. Dorian) and director during the fourth season of the NBC hospital "dramedy" Scrubs. In addition to such familiar series regulars as Donald Faison (Dr. Chris Turk), Sarah Chalke (Dr. Elliott Reid), Judy Reyes (Nurse Carla Espinosa), Ken Jenkins (Dr. Bob Kelso), and John C. McGinley (Dr. Perry Cox), season four marks the first of several appearances by Heather Graham as the maddeningly eccentric Dr. Molly Clock, a pyschologist at Sacred Heart Hospital. Also seen this season is former ER star Julianna Margulies as malpractice attorney Neena Broderick, who launches into an affair with J.D. even as she takes Turk apart in court; and Matthew Perry and Colin Farrell, both cast as seriously weird characters. Noteworthy plot developments include J.D.'s brief romance with a girl named Kylie (Chrystee Pharris), kindled after J.D. treats her then-boyfriend for gonorrhea; the ongoing mental torment visited upon J.D. by the hospital's increasingly bizarre janitor (Neil Flynn); and Turk's discovery that he has Type II diabetes. Arguably the season's most memorable episode is "My Life in Four Cameras," in which J.D. fills a former Cheers writer in on life at Sacred Heart Hospital -- while the action plays out in "traditional" sitcom fashion in front of a live studio audience! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Zach Braff, Donald Faison, (more)
- 2004
The predatory Edie (Nicollette Sheridan) horns in upon the romantic dinner date between Susan (Teri Hatcher) and Mike (James Denton). Gabrielle (Eva Longoria) wonders if her wealthy husband, Carlos (Ricardo Antonio Chavira), knows about her indiscretion with her 17-year-old gardener, John (Jesse Metcalfe). Lynette (Felicity Huffman), who would have no trouble handling a boardroom, continues to struggle with riding herd on her kids. Bree (Marcia Cross) makes more trouble than intended when coercing Rex (Steven Culp) into therapy. Mrs. Huber (Christine Estabrook) obviously knows something about Susan's role in the burning of Edie's house. And the mysterious Paul Young (Mark Moses), husband of the late Mary Alice (Brenda Strong), just simply can't keep a bad secret down. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2004
In memory of their dear departed friend Mary Alice (Brenda Strong), the women of Wisteria Lane go through with her planned dinner party -- at their own peril. An inquisitive nine-year-old may blow the whistle on Gabrielle's (Eva Longoria) trysts with hunky John (Jesse Metcalfe). Susan (Teri Hatcher) leaves nothing to the imagination when confronting her ex-husband, Karl (Richard Burgi). Bree's (Marcia Cross) marriage is rapidly deteriorating, but you'd never know it from her sunny demeanor. And the contents of the box that Mary Alice's husband, Paul (Mark Moses), threw into the river are revealed. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2004
Sharon Lawrence makes her first series appearance as obstreperous "super-mom" Maisy Gibbons, with whom Lynette (Felicity Huffman) has a run-in over a matter of political correctness. Meanwhile, Gabrielle (Eva Longoria) has good reason to worry that her mother-in-law (Lupe Ontiveros) knows all about her backstairs romance with the gardener. It is beginning to dawn on Bree (Marcia Cross) that the days of her "perfect" marriage are numbered. And Susan (Teri Hatcher) wants to find out why Zach Young (Cody Kasch) has been bundled off to a mental institution. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Season three of Scrubs is distinguished by the spectacular fashion makeover undertaken by sexy Dr. Elliott Reid (Sarah Chalke), who, after concluding that she has had nothing but bad luck since signing on at Sacred Heart Hospital, figures she has nothing to lose by changing her appearance. Meanwhile, J.D.'s chronic jealousy of his fellow physicians figures into a story arc featuring Scott Foley as Elliott's old flame Sean Kelly (whom she dated briefly in season one). Also, Turk and nurse Carla's (Judy Reyes) wedding planning makes it difficult for them to work together; bombastic Dr. Cox (John C. McGinley) is willing to sell his soul to be residency director; J.D. begins a relationship with Danni (Tara Reid), the sister of his former fling (and Dr. Cox's former wife) Jordan Sullivan (Christa Miller); and Jordan's brother Ben Sullivan (Brendan Fraser), introduced during season one, makes a brief return to the series. Season-three guest stars include Spin City veterans Michael J. Fox, Barry Bostwick, Brady Bunch alumnus Maureen McCormick, and Dayna Devon, co-host of the TV magazine show Extra, whose one-line bit was later expanded into a George Plimpton-like "special feature" on Devon's own series. Sadly, John Ritter passed away just before making his third appearance as J.D.'s father. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Zach Braff, Donald Faison, (more)
- 2003
Filmmakers Curtis Hannum and Paul Hannum's low-budget comedy The Real Old Testament tells the story of Genesis while employing the style of MTV's The Real World. Andy Hirsch and Kellee McQuinn co-star as Adam and Eve, respectively. The Real Old Testament was screened in competition at the Slamdance Film Festival. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Curtis Hannum, Andy Hirsch, (more)
The second season of Scrubs opens as the various staffers try to come to grips with surprising season-one revelations. Meanwhile, in his characteristically demonic fashion, chief of medicine Bob Kelso (Ken Jenkins) deliberately steps up the competition amongst the younger staffers of Sacred Heart Hospital, putting a strain on the friendship between doctors J.D. (Zach Braff) and Turk (Donald Faison). As for sexy Dr. Elliott Reid (Sarah Chalke), she hasn't much time to pursue her romance with J.D., owing to a problem involving her living arrangements...or lack of same. In a later development, Jordan Sullivan (Christa Miller), the ex-wife of bombastic veteran doctor Perry Cox (John C. McGinley), reveals that she's pregnant, which serves only to make Dr. Cox even more ballistic than usual. And near the end of the season, Turk plans to propose to nurse Carla Espinosa (Judy Reyes), only to lose the engagement ring in a patient's digestive system! Appearing as guest stars this season are three veterans of Scrubs producer Bill Lawrence's first hit sitcom, Spin City: Heather Locklear (as toothsome pharmaceutical sales rep Julie Keaton, who has a fling with Dr. Cox), Richard Kind, and Alan Ruck. Also on hand are John Ritter, who plays J.D.'s dad; Ed star Thomas Cavanaugh, cast as J.D.'s near-lookalike brother Dan; D.L. Hughley as Turk's brother Kevin; Dick Van Dyke as a brilliant but enfeebled surgeon whom Kelso hasn't the heart to fire; Rick Schroder as a "murse" -- male nurse -- whom Elliott briefly falls for; and Jay Mohr as a former student of Dr. Cox, who knows a little too much about his mentor for his own good. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Zach Braff, Donald Faison, (more)
Season one of the NBC hospital "dramedy" Scrubs gets underway with Dr. J.D. Dorian's (Zach Braff) first day as an intern at Sacred Heart Hospital, with his best friend and roommate, Dr. Chris Turk (Donald Faison), at his side. Nicknamed "Bambi" by the Sacred Heart nurses because of his wide-eyed naïveté, J.D. takes his orders from the deceptively avuncular chief of medicine, Dr. Robert Kelso (Ken Jenkins), and from the loud, obnoxious, and highly contrary Dr. Perry Cox (John C. McGinley). J.D. is enamored of sexy Dr. Elliot Reid (Sarah Chalke), and it is with brassy "mother hen" nurse Carla Espinosa (Judy Reyes) that Turk has a serious hospital romance. The scrubs' first year on the job is festooned with a variety of sobering experiences, ranging from sudden and unexpected death to nuisance lawsuits. Also, J.D. launches his ongoing war of nerves with Sacred Heart's caustic janitor (Neil Flynn), a man of many mysteries and eccentricties. Along the way, J.D. has a brief fling with hospital board member Jordan Sullivan (Christa Miller), who, unfortunately for him, turns out to be the combustible Dr. Cox's ex-wife. And on a happier note, J.D.'s dream of getting Elliott in the sack finally comes true...but be careful what you wish for. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Zach Braff, Donald Faison, (more)
- 2000
A youngster suspected of stealing valuables is actually receiving gifts from a caring teacher (Dana Wheeler-Nicholson) -- who may be "caring" a bit too much. The detectives chase after the killer of a gay man, with only the murderer's bizarre footwear as a clue. Andy Sipowicz's ex-wife, Katie (Debra Monk), offers him advice about his son Theo, but Andy (Dennis Franz) misinterprets her words. And after the obligatory circling around, Danny Sorenson (Rick Schroder) spends the night with Mary Franco (Sheeri Rappaport). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1997
While being interviewed on film by Paul (Paul Reiser), great-uncle Marty (Shecky Green) ruins the shot by dropping dead. Marty's garbled final words ("Hummus?" "Cow Moos?" "Hey Miss?") touches off yet another crisis in the Buchman family. Amidst a veritable smorgasbord of famous guest stars, episode director David Steinberg garners some of the biggest laughs in the role of a long-winded rabbi. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1997
David (Sam Lloyd), the cousin of Paul Buchman (Paul Reiser), decides to open his own coffee shop. Fueled with family pride, Paul's very pregnant wife, Jamie (Helen Hunt), volunteers as a waitress, with chaotic results. Meanwhile, another pregnant woman -- this one a total stranger -- causes trouble for Paul and his other cousin Ira (John Pankow). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1997
Entering a contest held by a fast-food restaurant, Drew (Drew Carey) wins a replica of the famous Batmobile, only to become extremely paranoid thanks to his friends' admonition that he should have accept an alternate prize of $250,000. Then he goes into full "obsession" mode after Lewis (Ryan Stiles) and Oswald (Diedrich Bader) borrow the Batmobile for a joyride--and to make matters worse, jealous Nicki (Kate Walsh) concludes that Drew is more in love with the car than with her. In the end, however, it is Nicki who is sexually aroused by the Batmobile, with dire consequences for our hero! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1989
Season Six of Night Court ends with the third of the series' "Day in the Life" episodes, in which the court staff is compelled to process a huge number of cases before a midnight deadline. On this go-round, the time limit is imposed when a water pipe bursts in the building's holding cells, forcing the handcuffed inmates to crowd into the courtroom. As the water rises and midnight approaches, Judge Harry (Harry Anderson) must convict as many inmates as humanly possible--a task made doubly difficult when several of the more dangerous criminals escape! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1988
Slated to receive a humanitarian award, Harry (Harry Anderson) searches high and low for someone to escort to the ceremony. Stopping at a newsstand, Harry makes the acquaintance of an attractive, charming and well-spoken woman named Diane (Wendy Schaal), who shares many of his interests. On the spot, Harry invites Diane to the award ceremony--only to be "reunited" with the young lady a few hours later when she is hauled into court and revealed to be a porn-film star! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
