Rose Marie Movies
The year (give or take a few) was 1929: Stepping on to the stage of New York's Mecca Theatre was 3-year-old Rose Marie Mazetta, offering a surprisingly full-throated rendition of the torch ballad "What Can I Say, Dear, After I Say I'm Sorry." By the time she'd finished dancing her Charleston, Rose Marie had won a trip to Atlantic City and a spot on a major radio program. Amazingly, Rose Marie's father, a professional singer-musician, had nothing to do with this star-making turn: the girl had been entered in the contest by her next-door neighbors. By 1932, Rose Marie--or rather, "Baby Rose Marie"--was one of the hottest stars on the NBC radio network. Her raspy, insinuating singing style was mature beyond her years, so much so that some people wrote into NBC, angrily accusing them of passing off an adult midget as a child. She successfully toured in vaudeville, was spotlighted in a handful of movies (the best-known was 1933's International House), then disappeared completely at the age of 12. No, Rose Marie wasn't washed up; her family had moved from New York to New Jersey and had placed their daughter in a convent school. Resuming her career at 17 as "Miss Rose Marie," the former child sensation endured a few lean years before establishing herself as a comedienne. Wearying of traversing the nightclub circuit by the 1950s--she now had a husband and daughter to look after--Rose Marie began accepting guest-star assignments on such dramatic TV series as Jim Bowie, Gunsmoke and M Squad. She was also seen in continuing roles on the video sitcoms Love That Bob and My Sister Eileen, and was co-starred with Phil Silvers in the 1953 Broadway musical Top Banana. In 1961, Carl Reiner cast Rose Marie as wisecracking, man-chasing Sally Rogers on The Dick Van Dyke Show. The close-knit camaraderie of her Dick Van Dyke co-stars helped her survive the untimely death of her husband, jazz musician Bobby Guy. Rose Marie's post-Van Dyke projects have included such films as Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title (1966) and Cheaper to Keep Her (1980), frequent appearances on the daytime quiz show The Hollywood Squares, and regular roles on the prime time TVers The Doris Day Show (1969-71, as Myrna Gibbons), Scorch (1992, as Edna Bracken) and Hardball (1994, as Marge Schott-like baseball club owner Mitzi Balzer). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Play an entertaining game of spot the celebrity while laughing along at the campiest superhero adventure since Adam West punched out The Joker. A completely original comic-book-style crime fighter who's not afraid to give his enemies a shocking surprise, Surge of Power is hot on the trail of a maniacal super-villain who will stop at nothing to achieve absolute power. Of course, with a little help from veterans like Lou Ferrigno and Nichelle Nichols, fledgling superhero Surge may have his work cut out for him. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- 2003
The first original cartoon special from the TV Land cable channel, The Alan Brady Show spotlights the fictional star of the series-within-the-series on the classic The Dick Van Dyke Show. Producer/director Carl Reiner lends his voice to a new 3D-animated version of his devilish doppelganger, the egotistical and witheringly sarcastic TV superstar Alan Brady. The premise: With the 50th anniversary of his television debut rapidly approaching, Alan's long-suffering staff of writers is ordered to put together a celebratory special. Although the writers simply want to concentrate on highlights from past Alan Brady Shows, their vainglorious boss insists upon showing that he has kept apace with the times by headlining a new reality series, "Who Wants to Marry Alan Brady?" The comic tone of the proceedings is implicit in the name of Alan's new trophy girlfriend -- she's known simply as Trophy. Familiar Reiner associates Dick Van Dyke and Rose Marie make guest voice appearances, as do Gary Owens and Carol Leifer. The Alan Brady Show first aired August 17, 2003. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Carl Reiner, Dick Van Dyke, (more)
- 2003
Unlike her earlier comedy series and specials, in which she "took on" dozens of vivid and distinct characterizations, Tracey Ullman focuses herein on only three of her famous alter egos. First and foremost is faded glamour gal Ruby Romaine, veteran Hollywood cosmetician and shameless dispenser of libelous gossip. In her efforts to gain re-entry into Local 706 of the Hair and Makeup Guild, the heavily wrinkled Ruby crosses paths with two other Ullman creations, Russian émigré Svetlana and actress Pepper Kane, a black woman trying to pass as white (not surprisingly, both ladies are prime targets for Ruby's unending stream of ethnic slurs). Somehow or other, Ruby's return to her days of glory also brings her in contact with such real-life popular culture icons as Debbie Reynolds, Barbara Bain, Cheech Marin, Rose Marie, Jane Kaczmarek, and former Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In producer George Schlatter. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Tracey Ullman
Just how low will a guy sink in order to impress the woman of his dreams? How does stealing her dog sound? In Lost and Found, David Spade plays Dylan, who is about to open an new restaurant and has finally found the perfect apartment. The apartment just gets better when he meets his new neighbor, Lila (Sophie Marceau), a very beautiful women who has recently come to the United States from France. However, Lila has just gotten out of a bad relationship with René (Patrick Bruel), who doesn't want to leave her alone, so she has little interest in romance, preferring to devote herself to her cello and her dog Jack. One day, Jack runs away and Dylan finds him; when he returns the pooch to Lila, it's the first time she's been willing to speak in full sentences to him, though not for very long. Faster than you can say "That idea is so crazy it just might work!", Dylan decides to kidnap Jack; when Lila thinks the dog is lost, Dylan will generously volunteer to help look for him, which will give Dylan a chance to impress Lila when he's able to find Jack so quickly. Sure enough, Dylan swipes the dog, but from that point on the plan hardly goes the way he had hoped. Star David Spade also co-wrote the screenplay with J.B. Cook and Marc Meeks; the supporting cast includes Martin Sheen, Mitchell Whitfield, Artie Lang and Jon Lovitz. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Starring:
- David Spade, Sophie Marceau, (more)
- 1997
Rose Marie guest stars as Eleanor, the mother of the irksome Roy Biggins (David Schramm). Nervous about introducing his mom to his new girlfriend, Roy invites Joe (Tim Daly) and Helen (Crystal Bernard) to dinner for moral support -- then must improvise quickly when his girl dumps him! As for Joe's brother Brian (Steven Weber), he manages to sabotage Casey's (Amy Yasbeck) love life by giving her a really bad cold. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1995
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New York's toughest lady detectives re-team to solve the murder of a homeless transient who had been terrorizing the residents of a posh apartment building with screaming threats, insults and physical intimidation. Though the cops think the culprit is another street person, Cagney and Lacey believe the real killer is one of the tenants, many of whom have ample reason to have murdered the boorish bum. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Sharon Gless, Tyne Daly, (more)
The infamous gangster Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel strong-armed his way from his rough and rowdy childhood home in Brooklyn to the glamorous world of Hollywood. Don't Call Me Bugsy chronicles the mobster's life, from his rise to power in the underworld to the fatal mistake which caused his fall. Siegel, one of the most flashy of the celebrity mobsters, is best known as the founder of the modern Las Vegas. From his illegal activities at small gambling clubs in Vegas, he went on to use syndicate money to establish the first luxury hotel on the Vegas strip in the mid-'40s, the Flamingo. This documentary combines interviews, authentic footage, and graphic photographs to tell the true story of Siegel, the flamboyant and unforgettable underworld innovator. ~ Sally Barber, Rovi
- 1991
In this first episode of a two-part story (originally telecast as a single one-hour installment),Murphy (Candice Bergen) and Frank (Joe Regalbuto) are flying in a airplane that suddenly develops engine trouble. When it appears that they are doomed to a horrible death, the two journalists recall the events of their past lives--and it's quite a show indeed! Future film star Brittany Murphy (Don't Say a Word) and TV leading lady Nikki Cox (Las Vegas) appear in supporting roles. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1990
Having seen it all an more besides, gonzo investigative journalist Frank Fontana (Joe Regalbuto) barely bats an eyelash as he defuses a dangerous hostage situation. Thus, it's quite a shock to Murphy (Candice Bergen) when she sees Frank quaking with fear at the prospect of his parents arriving in town for their 50th anniversary party--a party that Frank was supposed to arrange, but forgot all about (Small wonder he'd rather have a gun pointed at his head). Why does it come as no surprise that Frank's mom Rose and dad Dominic are respectively played by the former Sally Rogers (Rose Marie) and the future Morty Seinfeld (Barney Martin)? ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1989
- R
Ghettoblaster immediately gets down to business with a frightening montage of urban gang violence. Richard Hatch plays Travis, a survivor of the ghetto who returns home to find that his "hood" is a hotbed of criminal activity (he didn't know this when he left?) Fortunately, Travis is more than a match for the punks who terrorize the local citizenry. He himself becomes a marked man when he falls in love with Gina (Diane Moser), the object of gang leader Jesus' (Del Zamora) affections. Before the film has run its course, Trask has become a one-man vigilante unit against the forces of evil, much to the dismay of ineffectual police officer and self-styled "champion of the people" Mike Henry (Richard Jaeckel). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
A geeky high school kid gets a shot at the head cheerleader thanks to a four-inch tall leprechaun who makes him absolutely irresistible to the opposite sex. Socially awkward towel boy Bill Higgins is the laughing stock of Middleville High. All Bill wants is to land a date with beautiful blonde pom pom girl Krissi Chackler, but muscle-bound basketball player Tony Chanuka isn't about to let that happen. Bill's luck finally starts to improve when he cracks open a beer and releases Lepky - a diminutive leprechaun who's till struggling to get a grip on his micro-super powers. But turning the school's biggest geek into an irresistible stud isn't as easy as granting a simple wish, and it isn't long before Bill's quest to get lucky becomes more trouble than it's worth. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- 1985
An hour-long TV special, The Garry Shandling Show 25th Anniversary Special is a parody of late-night talk show anniversary specials, featuring a fictional variety show, hosted by Shandling, that bears a rather striking resemblance to the Johnny Carson era of The Tonight Show. Assisted by a pudgy, bespectacled sidekick, Shandling looks back on the highlights of his late-night show's run, from the classic comedy sketches to the greatest embarrassments and bloopers, including a close call clearly modeled after the infamous Ed Ames tomahawk incident. Over the course of the evening, not everything goes as planned, and a few tensions begin to bubble underneath the surface. The flashback segments are designed to closely resemble the look of television of the appropriate era, from the quality of the video image to the wardrobes and hairstyles. Given its realistic re-creation of late-night talk shows and its occasionally wicked sense of humor, this special can be easily viewed as an early forerunner to Shandling's later, award-winning HBO series, The Larry Sanders Show, which combines the talk show parody with a look at the personality conflicts and chaos behind the cameras. ~ Judd Blaise, Rovi
- 1985
The story of Jack The Ripper may be the cause of a small town's crime spree in this strange made-for-television thriller. David Hasselhoff stars as Don Gregory, a cop in an Arizona town whose claim to fame is being the home of the newly transplanted pieces of the original London Bridge. When the bridge is fully assembled and a murder spree begins, Gregory suspects that the bridge's historical link to Jack The Ripper and the Thames River, may have something to do with the killings. ~ Bernadette McCallion, Rovi
In this horror film, the spirit of a young boy named David reaches out to Linda Brewster (Tawny Kitaen) while she participates in an Ouija board session at a party. However, when Linda unwisely uses the board alone to attempt to communicate with David, she summons the spirit of a brutal murderer, who begins to hunt down and kill her friends. ~ Iotis Erlewine, Rovi
- Starring:
- Todd Allen, Tawny Kitaen, (more)
- 1981
- R
A trio of unemployed beauties inherit a lunch wagon, only to run afoul of bank robbers in this sex comedy also known as Lunch Wagon Girls and Come 'N' Get It. ~ Jason Ankeny, Rovi
- Starring:
- Pamela Jean Bryant, Rosanne Katon, (more)
- 1980
- R
Marred by prejudice and derogatory stereoptypes of gays and Hispanics, this subpar drama by Ken Annakin does not treat women or men well either. Bill (Mac Davis) is a detective who has just been hired by a tough lawyer, K.D. Locke (Tovah Feldshuh) to check up on some deadbeat ex-spouses who are ignoring their alimony payements. Soon Bill is caught in two complicated investigations, one focuses on a storekeeper, and the other on a sex doctor who just happens to be Locke's husband. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Starring:
- Mac Davis, Tovah Feldshuh, (more)
- 1978
An eccentric boy genius deceives the local sheriff and turns the town upside down in this 1978 comedy. ~ John Bush, Rovi
One of the many similarly named actors to cash in on the success of the legendary Bruce Lee, Bruce Le stars in Bruce's Deadly Fingers as a man who must rescue one of his hero's former girlfriends. After the woman is taken by gangsters, Le discovers a book containing Lee's secrets, absorbs the material, and then evens the score. The film was directed by Joseph Kong. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
- Starring:
- Bruce Le
- 1975
During a tense hostage crisis, Hondo (Steve Forrest) sustains a slight bullet wound near his temple. At first he insists upon continuing his duties, but before long he is plagued with headaches, dizziness, and near-blindness. Forced to take a leave of absence, Hondo reluctantly leaves the SWAT team in the hands of prickly Lt. Purcell (Frank Aletter), whose methods serve only to alienate the team members. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Steve Forrest, Rod Perry, (more)
- 1975
Simon Oakland guest stars as ex-parole officer Frank Hunter, who hatches a diabolically ingenious scheme to enrich himself and get even with his former employers. Assembling a gang of industrious ex-convicts, Hunter instructs them to carefully study the modus operandi of Hondo's (Steve Forrest) SWAT team. This scrutiny is the first step in a meticulously planned two-million-dollar heist, with rare coins as the booty. This was the final episode of S.W.A.T.'s first season. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Steve Forrest, Rod Perry, (more)
- 1975
The SWAT team scours the city in search of an elusive assassin named Bravo (Christopher George). Although under normal circumstances the situation would be tense, indeed (the life of a prominent senator is at stake), and on this occasion the team is racing against time in more ways than one: Unbeknownst to himself, Bravo has contacted a deadly and highly contagious disease. Comedienne Rose Marie makes the first of several guest appearances as Hilda. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Steve Forrest, Rod Perry, (more)
- 1975
When an armored car is stolen, the SWAT team is faced with two disturbing questions: How do the thieves plan to use the all-but-impenetrable vehicle, and how will the team be able to stop them with conventional weapons? The answers are not long in coming: The armored-car robbers swoop down to steal the valuable crown and scepter used in the Miss American Beauty Pageant -- and kidnap Miss New Mexico (none other than Farrah Fawcett-Majors) in the process. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Steve Forrest, Rod Perry, (more)
- 1975
A Philippine village's efforts to resist the Japanese during World War II is the theme of this patriotic effort. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi
- Starring:
- George Estregan, Rose Marie, (more)
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