John Tracy Movies
- 2001
Promoted to captain, Lt. Fancy (James McDaniel) is nervous about revealing the identity of his replacement as skipper of the 15th. Diane (Kim Delaney) and Connie (Charlotte Ross) investigate when a man's -- er -- member is sliced off and deposited near an ATM machine. The possibility of a vicious turf war between the Scarpelli and Marino crime families rears its ugly head. A mob informant names a name that has the squad reeling in disbelief. And all speculation regarding the new precinct head comes to an end when the infamous Lt. Susan Falto (Denise Crosby) makes her entrance. With this episode, former recurring character Connie McDowell (played by Charlotte Ross) becomes a regular. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1998
In this TV working-class sitcom, comedian John DiResta portrays himself. After 12 years as a NYC Transit cop, DiResta found fame with his 1997 one-man Off-Broadway show, Beat, A Subway Cop's Comedy, leading to this United Paramount Network series in which friendly Long Island Transit cop DiResta lives in a rented house with wife Kate (Leila Kenzle) and their two kids. Since he works his beat with his sister-in-law Liz (Sandra Pupuro), forget about any secrets outside the home. DiResta's boss (Joe Guzaldo) keeps a prize rooster in the squad room, and in the subway DiResta must contend with bag lady Grandma Woolyhat (Pat Crawford Brown) and other hapless homeless. Yes, in this wacky world, there's no rest for DiResta. Filmed in L.A., this series premiered October 5, 1998 on United Paramount Network. ~ Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- John DiResta, Leila Kenzle, (more)
- 1996
Upset that tough-guy Frankie (Ethan Suplee) is hanging around with a bad crowd, Mr. Feeny (William Daniels) suggests that Cory (Ben Savage) and Shawn (Rider Strong) try to keep Frankie on the straight-and-narrow. Instead, the opposite happens: Thanks to their association with Frankie, Cory and Shawn now find themselves much feared by all the younger kids in school! Of course, there's a moral and a "surprise" revelation lurking within this situation, so stay with the episode until the end. Meanwhile, Mr. Turner (Anthony Tyler Quinn) is upset when his wealthy ex-girlfriend Melanie (Eliza Coyle), who'd spurned him because he'd given up a life of luxury to become a teacher, returns to town. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1996
Now that Cory (Ben Savage) and Topanga (Danielle Fishel) have broken up, Shawn (Rider Strong) advises Cory to plunge back into the dating pool. This he does, but his feelings for Topanga are still so strong that he can't bring himself to kiss the beauteous Melissa (Anndi McAfee). But lest he think that Topanga feels the same way, Cory is in for a shock when he spies his former sweetie "locking lips" with another guy. Elsewhere, Eric (Will Friedle) is gulled into believing that has been accepted at a college--which unfortunately doesn't exist. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1995
In a fit of rebellion, DJ (Candace Cameron) team up with Kimmy (Andrea Barber) and Duane (Scott Menville) to pull off the annual student prank--and before long, Principal Robolard's car is perched on the school roof. But though DJ is definitely one of the culprits, it is Uncle Jesse (John Stamos) who may end up paying the penalty. And in the latest in a long line of Full House kitchen distasters, Becky (Lisa Loughlin) and Michelle (the Olsen twins) join forces to make dinner for the family. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1995
When Kimmy (Andrea Barber) is turned down by Stanford University, she impulsively decides to run off to Reno and marry her monosyllabic boyfriend Duane (Scott Menville). DJ (Candace Cameron) rushes after Kimmy to prevent her from this ill-conceived union--whereupon Danny (Bob Saget) jumps to the conclusion that DJ is planning to elope with Nelson (Jason Marsden). Elsewhere, Joey (David Coulier) opens mouth and inserts foot when he meets British Royalty. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1995
With Jesse (John Stamos) as her manager, Steph (Jodi Sweetin) organizes a rock band and enters a talent show at the Smash Club. Unfortunately, Steph and the other girls are far more interested in their appearance than their sound, driving Jesse crazy. Elsewhere, there are unexpected consequences when Danny (Bob Saget) and Joey (David Coulier) "borrow" a few stock market tips which DJ (Candace Cameron) has come up with for an economics class project. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1995
After breaking up with Viper (David Lipper), DJ (Candace Cameron) reconciles with her wealthy former beau Nelson (Jason Marsden). But before long, she finds herself in the middle of a muddle when Viper comes back into her life, forcing her to choose between the two boys--immediately. Meanwhile, the rest of the Tanner household pitches in to help clean up a vandalized community playground, resulting in a sticky situation for Joey (David Coulier). Singer Frankie Valli appears as himself. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1995
Cory (Ben Savage) is hailed as a hero for triggering a fire alarm that saved both Adams High and the school janitor. Noticing that Cory seems a bit too eager to accept all the adulation, Mr. Feeny (William Daniels) suspects that there's something very wrong. And as usual, Feeny is right: Cory and Shawn had accidentally set off the alarm (and the fire!) during a nocturnal foray into the school to turn in their overdue chemistry papers. The trick is to get the "hero" to tell the truth before the Big Lie overwhelms him. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1995
It's the first day of school again as Boy Meets World launches its third season. Having spent the entire summer trying to work up the nerve to ask out his classmate Topanga (Danielle Fishel), Cory (Ben Savage)--who somehow has aged two years since last we saw him!--feels betrayed when he is beaten to it by his best friend Shawn (Rider Strong), leading to a showdown in the apartment Shawn shares with teacher Jonathan Turner (Anthony Tyler Quinn). And Eric deals with the devil--specifically, tough guys Frankie (Ethan Suplee) and Joey (Blake Sennett)--to drum up business for the school film society's screening of Paint Your Wagon. New to the cast are Lindsay Ridgeway, taking over from Lily Nicksay in the role of Cory's sister Morgan, and Alex Desert as Eli Williams--and keep an eye out for a very young Brittany Murphy as Topana's best friend Trini. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1994
Series regular John Stamos essays a dual role as Jesse Katsopolis and Jesse's lookalike Greek cousin Stavros. Invited to stay at the Tanner household, Stavros quickly reveals himself as a duplicitious con artist. The rest of the family sees through Stavros immediately, but agree to put up with him for Jesse's sake--until Stavros literally overplays his hand with Jesse's wife Becky (Lisa Loughlin . (Trivia note: David Dean doubles for John Stamos in the scenes where the cousins appear together). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1994
Felicia Michaels makes her first series appearance as acerbic comedienne Roxy Martin. Taking a fancy to Roxie, Joey (David Couler) introduces her to the Tanner household--and as a result, she begins insulting Joey's friends and family members in her nightclub act. Out of respect for Joey, the targets of Roxy's virtriol decide to grin and bear it. . .with disastrous results when she suddenly decides to stop being funny. Elsewhere, the Tanner girls hope to collect a huge reward when they return a stray parrot to its owner. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1994
In his second and final series appearance, Jack Kruschen returns as Jesse's beloved Greek grandfather Papouli, who pays a visit to the Tanner household. Becoming quite attached to the old man, Michelle (the Olsen twins) is devastated when Papouli suddenly dies in his sleep. As for Jesse (John Stamos), he is in the unenviable position of mollifying Michelle while struggling to deal with his own grief. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1994
In what may be the series' most surreal episode, DJ (Candace Cameron) is a walking dictionary definition of "nervous" as she prepares to take her SAT exams. The well-meaning advice and consul from the other family members serves only to increase DJ's terror level.. Comes the day of the exam, and it is truly a nightmare--perhaps literally so. Wheel of Fortune letter-turner Vanna White appears as herself, so to speak. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1994
Steph (Jodie Sweetin) and Gia (Marla Sokoloff) lie about their ages so they can hang out with a couple of "wild" older boys named Jason (Scott Whyte) and Barry (James Alan). Sensing disaster, DJ (Candace Cameron) tries to protect Steph without Danny (Bob Saget) finding out--but as it turns out, it is Gia who suffers the most from the girls' prevarication. Meanwhile, Michelle (the Olsen twins) inadvertently gets her Uncle Jesse (John Stamos) hooked on a new video game. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1994
DJ (Candace Cameron) is forced into the position of "bad cop" when Kimmy (Andrea Barber) drinks too much at a party. Angered that DJ won't let her drive home, Kimmy very nearly breaks off their friendship--until she learns the real reason that DJ is so sensitive over the issue of drunken driving. Meanwhile, a contrite Michelle tries to make amends for getting angry at the twins. . .and as usual, succeeds only in making a bad situation worse. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1994
Racing against time to exchange a gift they'd bought for Danny (Bob Saget), Jesse (John Stamos) and Michelle (the Olsen twins) are placed under "house arrest" on Christmas Eve by curmudgeonly toy store owner Mr. Dreghorn (Mickey Rooney). As it turns out, old man Dreghorn isn't nearly as nasty as he seems, but merely a wee bit lonely. Elsewhere, the Twins are terrified at the prospect of meeting Santa Claus, whom they assume to be some sort of bearded behemoth--until a surprise substitute Santa comes to the rescue. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1994
To prove to snotty classmate Kenny (J. Evan Bonifant) that girls are just as good as boys, Michelle (the Olsen twins) centers a go-kart competition. Wilting under the excessive teasing of everyone around her, Michelle is on the verge of pulling out of the race until she has a heart-to-heart with Becky (Lisa Loughlin), who's "been there before." Elsewhere, DJ (Candace Cameron) and Steve (Scott Weinger) have trouble adjusting to being friends, lovers no more; and Steph (Jodie Sweetin, whose arm is in a sling due to a real-life accident) uses her ballet skills to help Joey (David Coulier) improve his hockey game. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1994
When Michelle's favorite art class is cancelled, Joey (David Coulier) decides to run for president of the PTA. Unfortunately, his opponent is the imperious Mrs. Carruthers (Marcia Wallace), who has all the power and influence on her side. Michelle's best friend Denise (Jurnee Smollett) comes to the rescue by inviting her somewhat famous uncle to entertain at Joey's campaign rally. Without giving too much of the plot away, let it be said that guest star Little Richard performs "Keep A Knockin'". ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1993
Joey (David Coulier) has launched a new TV game show about relationships called "The Perfect Couple." You guessed it: his first scheduled guests are those celebrated couples Jesse (John Stamos) and Becky (Lisa Loughlin), Danny (Bob Saget and Vicky (Gail Edwards) and DJ (Candace Cameron) and Steve (Scott Weinger). Just before airtime, Vicky is forced to drop out of the show, whereupon Danny is paired with an obnoxious stranger named Estelle (Mary Gillis). The episode's surprising denoument marks the departure of one of Full House's longest-running characters. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1993
In another effort to emulate her older sisters, Michelle (the Olsen twins) begs coach Joey (David Coulier) to let her join his junior soccer team. Alas, Michelle proves to be terminally clumsy on the field--and to top off her previous blunders, she ends up scoring the winning goal for the wrong team. Elsewhere, Steph (Jodie Sweetin) resorts to subterfuge to produce a "candid" videotape documentary of the Tanner family; and Jesse (John Stamos) spends some quality time talking to his hair (no, really). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1993
DJ (Candace Cameron) inadvertently violates her curfew when, while watching a video with Steve (Scott Weinger), she falls asleep in his new apartment. Happening onto the scene is dad Danny (Bob Saget), who naturally assumes the worst. Meanwhile, Jesse (John Stamos) and Joey (David Coulier) take on the challenge of of replacing the cement in the driveway--a task which somehow ends up messily overflowing into the Tanner kitchen. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1993
In the opening episode of Full House's seventh season, the Tanner girls return from a fun-filled summer at Camp Lakota, only to discover that Michelle (the Olsen twins) has "borrowed" one of the camp's wild rabbits. To avoid getting into trouble, the kids go back to the camp in the dark of night to return the bunny, at which point they are trapped by a thunderstorm--and terrified by rumors of a rampaging "mud man". And back at home, a frustrated Jesse (John Stamos) and Becky (Lisa Loughlin) have quite a time persuading their twin sons to sleep by themselves. With this episode, Dylan Tuomy-Wilhoit and Blake Tuomy-Wilhoit become regulars in the roles of Alex and Nicky Katsopolis. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1993
On the occasion of her 16th birthday, DJ (Candace Cameron) receives a marvelous present: A 1977 Firebird, purchased by Joey (David Coulier). Unfortunately, the car turns out to be stolen, but no one realizes this until DJ and Kimmy end up being towed away by the police. The rest of the episode consists of a mad scramble to prove beyond all doubt that poor Joey is not guilty of Grand Theft Auto. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
