Kerry MacLane Movies
American actor Kerry MacLane was still in his early teens when he began playing leads on stage, television, commercials, and in feature films. In addition to acting, he was also a commercial hand model and did voice-overs. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide- 1973
A forbidding old mansion in a residential San Francisco neighborhood is the centerpiece of this grim story. When a young boy disappears, and is subsequently found dead, the neighbors suspect the mysterious recluse residing within the walls of the mansion. It is up to Stone (Karl Malden) and Keller (Michael Douglas) to bring the mansion's dark secrets to light--and to expose the facts behind the tragedy. The episode's formidable guest cast is headed by Hollywood veteran Lew Ayres, light-years removed from his amiable "Dr. Kildare" characterization. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1973
Lynn Hamilton makes her first series appearance as Verdie Grant (Lynn Hamilton), one of the black residents of Walton's Mountain. Receiving word that her daughter is about to graduate from college, Verdie is reluctant to attend the ceremonies because she is unable to read or write, a secret she has always been too proud to reveal. John-Boy (Richard Thomas) offers to tutor Verdie on the condition that no one will ever find out about her illiteracy. The two work out a subterfuge whereby John-Boy will instruct Verdie while pretending to "play school" with his little sister Erin (Mary Elizabeth McDonough)--who reveals the truth at a critical juncture in the story. This episode earned an Emmy Award for scriptwriter John McGreevey. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1973
Chester, a plucky little cricket with the gift of making beautiful music leaves his country home to find fortune in the Big Apple, instead he finds himself overwhelmed by the dangerous bustle and hub-ub around him. Eventually, he teams up with a mouse, a boy and a cat to save the kindly owner of a corner newsstand from financial ruin. This Chuck Jones animated feature first appeared on television and earned a Parent's Choice Award. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- 1973
Red Buttons stars in this TV comedy drama as Alexander, a retired circus clown. The kids in Alexander's neighborhood love the old fellow because he is always friendly, always fun, and chock-full of exciting and amusing "tall tales." Ultimately, the youngsters (among them an 11-year-old Jodie Foster) get to prove their devotion to Alexander by saving his rundown home from being condemned. Alexander originally aired as the final entry of ABC Afterschool Special's first season. ~ All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Red Buttons, Jodie Foster, (more)
- 1972
William Windom guest stars as Elias Devon, a criminal mastermind whose activities have aroused the attention of the FBI. Thanks to some clever subversion by the Feds, Devon begins to lose control of his gang members. Inspector Erskine (Efrem Zimbalist Jr.) hopes that he can sow enough seeds of suspicion within the gang's ranks to force Devon into betraying himself--but there are few unexpected developments along the way. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1971
Steve Ihnat guest-stars as a self-proclaimed journalist named Gans, who shows up with his entourage in Virginia City to cover the signing of a treaty between the Paiute Indians and the Army. In truth, however, the rabidly racist Gans plans to kill everyone at the ceremony with his Gatling Gun. It is up to Joe Cartwright to rescue one and all from Gans and his fanatical followers-and he has less than one hour to do so. Written and directed by series star Michael Landon, "Terror at 2:00" originally aired on March 7, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, (more)
- 1971
Victoria Meyerink guest stars as Angela Clayton, a drab, chubby, standoffish girl who has developed a hopeless crush on Jody (Johnnie Whitaker). Taking pity on the girl, Buffy (Anissa Jones) decides to pull a "Henry Higgins", giving "Eliza Doolittle" Angela a fashion makeover, putting her on a diet, and arranging a party so she can meet some eligible boys. Unfortunately, Buffy is incapable of doing anything to change Angela's nasty, negative attitude. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
The author of the famous late 1930's antiwar book Johnny Got His Gun wrote and directed this film adaptation. It concerns a nameless young soldier (Timothy Bottoms) in a veteran's hospital in the World War I period. The young man has had his face blown off, he is without the use of any of his senses save touch, and also has no arms or legs. He is in a coma at the beginning of the film, and his doctors doubt that he will regain consciousness. This is also what they hope. A nurse, while changing his dressings, discovers that he is awake and responsive. The unrelieved awfulness of his situation is apparent to many. However, in order to keep the "good order" of the military, the regular Army general commanding the hospital will not allow the boy to be seen or his family notified, nor will he permit anyone to perform a mercy killing. Interspersed with this horror are flashbacks of the youth's life before the war. ~ Clarke Fountain, All Movie Guide
- 1970
Chasing down an erratic motorist, Officers Jim Reed (Kent McCord) and Pete Malloy (Martin Milner) end up issuing a citation to a driver who is blind drunk--and stark naked. Elsewhere, the two cops try to determine the source of $12,000 found by a youngster. And finally, Jim and Pete clean up the latest in a long line of auto-theft rings. Appearing in the role of J. Simmons is Sidney Miller, a multitalented performer who for several years was primary director of the original Mickey Mouse Club. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1970
After meeting a spoiled youngster (Kerry MacLane) whose parents cater to his every whim, Jody (Johnnie Whitaker) and Buffy (Anissa Jones) want to abandon all the house rules in the Davis apartment. Recalling a fable from his youth, Mr. French (Sebastian Cabot) advises Bill (Brian Keith) to let the kids do whatever they please, certain that they'll tire of such independence and demand that the rules be reinstated. Thus, Apartment 27A becomes "The Land of Do-As-You-Please"--and predictably, overindulgence proves to have its consequences! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1969
This final episode of I Dream of Jeannie's fourth season begins as Tony (Larry Hagman) and Roger (Bill Daily) return from the first manned moon flight (thereby beating Neil Armstrong by two months). Determined to get an exclusive story about the flight, ruthless reporter Charlie Farnum (George Furth) resorts to a wide variety of dirty tricks, the dirtiest being his effort to blackmail Tony by passing off his own wife and kids as Tony's "abandoned" family. Needless to say, Jeannie (Barbara Eden) comes to the rescue just before fadeout time. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1966
One of a handful of Monkees episodes directed by Bob Rafaelson, "Don't Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth" (aka "Gift Horse") is a heady combination of sentiment and silliness. To assure the happiness of a dewy-eyed little boy named Jonathan (Kerry MacLane), the Monkees become the reluctant owners of a racehorse. After attempting to hide the nag in their apartment, our heroes save the day for everyone when Davy rides the horse in a big race. Perennial Bob Hope foil Jerry Colonna guest stars as Dr. Mann, a very nearsighted veterinarian. Songs: "Papa Gene's Blues" and "All the King's Horses". First broadcast on October 31, 1966, "Don't Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth" was written by Dave Evans. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
