Tom Reeder Movies
- 2002
In the first episode of a three-part story, Niles (David Hyde Pierce) becomes convinced that his toothache is merely a "referred pain," and that he may actually have a heart condition. Well, maybe he didn't have one at the beginning of the episode, but he sure has one by fade-out time -- and it may all be the result of his own feverish imagination. Elsewhere, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) has a bad feeing about the "terrific" new caregiver (Ana Gasteyer) hired by Martin (John Mahoney). ~ All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Ana Gasteyer, Edward Hibbert, (more)
- 1989
A departmental intelligence test reveals that court bailiff Bull (Richard Moll) is at a "genius" level, with an I.Q. of 181! Duly impressed by himself, Bull accepts a job with a scientific think tank, where his responsibilities include contemplating the mysteries of life (from how gravity works to why men have nipples) and telepathic communication with lab animals. What he doesn't know is that his female colleague Dr. Judith Malloy (Robin Curtis) has something on her mind other than Bull's intellect. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1989
On the day of the state assembly election, Dan (John Larroquette) comes face to face with his opponent Joan Hobson (Janet Zarish) for the first time. Before the returns are in, Dan and Joan have put their political differences aside for an evening of pulsating passion! Meanwhile, Harry (Harry Anderson) accidentally passes along a flu bug to his idol Mel Torme--causing the Velvet Fog to cancel the concert at which Harry was to have been his special guest. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1988
Night Court moved from Thursday to Friday evening for this episode, which though adverstised as the series' 100th installment was actually only Number 97. In his efforts to help Russian defector Yakov (Yakov Smirnoff) obtain a re-entry visa to visit his ailing mother in "the old country", Harry is sidetracked by gorgeous Soviet consul Ludmilla Federova (played by future Dallas regular Irena Ferris). Meanwhile, Christine (Markie Post) obsesses over an all-but-imperceptible birthmark over her left eye. Tonight Show host Johnny Carson makes a cameo appearance (which, curiously, was not mentioned in the original network publicity). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1988
The marriage between court clerk Mac (Charlie Robinson) and his Vietnamese bride Quon Le (Denice Kumagai) is bedeviled by yet another crisis. Usually the trouble is sparked by the naivete of Quon Le, but on this occasion it is Mac who foments the problem when he studies for his adult-education classes with a sexy and seductive classmate (Renee Jones). Meanwhile, Christine (Markie Post) knocks herself out to make a "perfect" Thanksgiving dinner for her coworkers. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1988
An old flame of Sam claims that he is the father of her child. In a panic, Sam (Ted Danson) uncharacteristically turns to God, promising that he will remain celibate for three whole months if it can be proven that someone else is the father. But once Sam's prayers are answered, he tries to back out of his celestial agreement. Meanwhile, Woody (Woody Harrelson) has a religious experience of his own when he's hired to understudy an actor playing Moses. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1987
Once again, the Night Court staff and a diverse group of defendants are trapped in the courtroom by a natural disaster. This time, it's a freak snowstorm--and to make matters worse, the court's boiler is broken. The person who suffers most from this dilemma is Bull (Richard Moll), who is anxiously awaiting a visit from his mother. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1987
Quon Le (Denice Kumagai) races against the clock to be sworn in as a US citizen before her baby is born. Ah, you're way ahead of us: The moment she raises her right hand, Quon Le goes into labor--and at the same time, her husband Mac (Charlie Robinson) is stricken with appendicitis. As things turn out, Quon Le's child may very well be delivered by a podiatrist! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1987
Unable to purchase the engagement ring that Diane (Shelley Long) wants, Sam (Ted Danson) saves both time and money by picking up a respectable, but cheap, imitation. Alas, Diane insists that the ring be appraised, forcing Sam to shell out a small fortune for the genuine article. By this time, however, Diane has learned about the phony ring -- and her "revenge" is swift, terrible, and rather stupid. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1987
Halloween always seems to bring disaster of some kind or other to the Night Court gang. For example, Dan (John Larroquette) is literally bedeviled by a strange little man (Zale Kessler) in a satanic costume, who seems to know every intimate detail of Dan's life--and who offers to buy the prosecutor's soul for a measly hundred bucks. Meanwhile, Harry (Harry Anderson) ends up being locked in a safe while preparing a magic trick for his Halloween party, affording him time aplenty to review his previous misdeeds. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1987
Mac (Charlie Robinson) is literally driven to drink by his maddeningly clueless Vietnamese bride Quon Le (Denice Kumagai). Not only has she driven her husband to the brink of bankruptcy with her reckless shopping sprees, but now Mac faces the added burden of his bride's impending motherhood. This is the infamous episode in which the ashes of a deceased man are accidentally mixed with the courtroom coffee supply! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1986
A mysterious and ominously silent stranger comes into Cheers, putting everyone on edge wondering who he is and what he wants. It turns out that the stranger's visit was arranged by Diane (Shelley Long), who is conducting an experiment on paranoid behavior. The gang calmly lets Diane know that they intend to even the score, very soon -- whereupon she becomes a dictionary definition of galloping paranoia. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1986
Hauled into Night Court for swimming naked in Central Park, a young woman named Tatiana (Jeanne Mori) reveals that she is the princess of the Polynesian country of Kapua. Tender-hearted Harry (Harry Anderson) tries to save Tatiana from an arranged marriage to a jerk named Ogg (Joe Shea). Meanwhile, Tatiana's brother Prince Maurice (Timothy Dang) turns his attentions toward Christine (Markie Post) and attempts to auction her off to a potential hubby! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1985
Mac (Charlie Robinson) endures a life crisis when his wife-in-name-only Quon Le (Denice Kumagai) is hauled into court after being arrested in an apartment full of prostitutes. Quon Le is innocent of any wrongdoing, of course, but it becomes clear that Mac hasn't been much of a guiding hand since her arrival in the States--and that it's about time he assume the full responsibilities of matrimony. Elsewhere, Billie (Ellen Foley) is outraged when Harry passes her over to give Dan (John Larroquette) his recommendation for a mayoral post. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1985
Anxious to earn their high school diplomas, both Sam (Ted Danson) and Coach (Nicholas Colasanto) sign up for a night-school geography class. Soon, however, an angry Coach discovers that Sam is angling for an "A" by romancing his attractive teacher -- something that arouses the ire of Diane (Shelley Long), as well. Back at Cheers, Cliff (John Ratzenberger) prepares for a bit of vanity surgery. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1985
Much to the mounting horror of psychiatrist Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer), Carla (Rhea Perlman) begins dating Frasier's erudite mentor, Dr. Bennet Ludlow (James Karen). Even more shocking is the revelation that Carla is pregnant. But all this pales into insignificance (at least so far as the apoplectic Frasier is concerned) when Ludlow agrees to marry Carla without even knowing if he's really the father. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1985
A group of mental patients use the courtroom to rebel against the shoddy treatment afforded them by their nursing-home staff. Things get a tad out of hand when one of the patients, a mute, locks herself in the chambers of Judge Harry (Harry Anderson), armed with a revolver. This episode was originally slated to air on October 24, 1984, then on December 13 of that same year. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1984
Denice Kumagai makes her first appearance as Quon Le, a sweet and incredibly naïve young woman whom Army veteran Max (Charlie Robinson) had helped during the Vietnam war. Showing up in New York, Quon Le makes a beeline to Max--who takes it upon himself to do "the right thing" once more, this time in spectacularly conclusive fashion! Future Seinfeld costar Michael Richards is cast as a man who is convinced that he is invisible. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1984
It's up to Harry (Harry Anderson) to sort out a truly messy situation when a woman (Marcia Rodd) who has recently married for a second time is confronted with Husband Number One, who'd been erroneously reported killed in Vietnam. D.D. Howard makes her second and final appearance as Charly Tracy, temporary replacement for departed court clerk Lana Wagner (Karen Austin). This is the last episode of Night Court's first season, and the last to feature Paula Kelly as public defender Liz Williams. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1984
The Night Court staff tries to settle a bet about Judge Harry Stone's actual age. To do this, they rifle through his job file--only to find out that Harry (Harry Anderson) is a former street entertainer and con artist with a criminal record. (By the way, he's also 34 years old). This episode introduces Terry Kiser) in the role of abrasive court reporter Al Craven. Also: Judy Landers makes the first of three Night Court guest appearances, this time as a jilted bride, while appearing as a bum is Barney Martin, long before he settled into the TV role of Jerry Seinfeld's father. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1983
Now that Sam (Ted Danson) and Diane (Shelley Long) are an "item," a jealous Carla (Rhea Perlman) accuses Diane of keeping her job only because she's the boss' favorite. Outraged, Diane quits Cheers, determined to prove that she can get a better job on her own merits. Alas, it turns out that even the prestigious publishing industry has its share of sexual predators. Meanwhile, Norm (George Wendt) walks out on wife Vera and prepares to play the field. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1982
Rabid Red Sox booster Carla Tortelli (Rhea Perlman) gets steamed when boorish Yankees fan Ed Kellner (Ron Karabatsos) drops in at Cheers. So inflammatory are Ed's abrasive anti-Boston insults that Carla ends up slugging the guy. As a result, Ed threatens to slap an enormous lawsuit on Sam (Ted Danson) unless Carla is immediately fired. But never fear, there's a "sweet revenge" finale in this classic episode. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1979
The 4077th has had an inordinate amount of wounded lately, and the blame cannot entirely be laid at the feet of the Enemy. It turns out that the US Army is saddled with a certain Colonel Lacy (James Wainwright), whose bullheaded incompetence has cost him the highest casualty rate of any batallion commander. To stem the flow of blood, Hawkeye (Alan Alda) is forced to desperate measures--so desperate that even B.J. (Mike Farrell) is shocked and appalled. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1978
Charles (David Ogden Stiers) revels in the humble servitude and remarkable resourcefulness of his new Korean houseboy (Sab Shimono). What nobody realizes is that the Korean is actually a Communist agent, sent to spy on the 4077th and send reports back to the North. Things take a surprising turn when the camp breaks out in rashes that no one can deal with--or at least, almost no one. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1978
This week's crisis is a sudden shortage of sodium pentothal. The only available supply is in the hands of black marketeers, who demand a huge financial tribute before they'll deal with the 4077th. To everyone's surprise, it is the seemingly meek and mild Father Mulcahy (William Christopher) who comes up with a hard-nosed solution to the present dilemma. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
