Betty McGuire Movies
- 1995
When the "FYI" studio is decimated by a truck (you had to be there!), the news team heads en masse to Murphy's alma mater, where our heroine is to receive a doctorate for helping to create the school's Women's Studies Program. Murphy (Candice Bergen) of course anticipates being received like a conquering warrior by the female students. Unfortunately, times have changed, and now Murphy's "protégées" regard her particular brand of feminism as being hopelessly out of date! Featured among the students is future That 70s Show regular Lisa Robin Kelly. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1993
A group of destitute aliens led by Haneek (Deborah May), arrive at DS9. The group insists that it is en route to its fabled "promised land," which turns out to be the planet Bajor. Persuaded that the aliens are indeed the chosen people of Bajor, Kira is once more torn between loyalty to her homeland and duty to her colleagues. Originally broadcast November 27, 1993, "Sanctuary" was scripted by Frederick Rappaport, from a story by Gabe Essoe and Kelly Miles. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1991
Gordon Jump makes a return appearance as Maggie Seavers' father Ed Malone--or rather, as the late Ed's ghost. This spectral visitation occurs when Maggie (Joanna Kerns) and the rest of the Seavers pay a visit to her childhood home, which her widowed mother Kate (Betty McGuire) plans to sell. Naturally, each bit of furniture and bric-a-brac arouses a memory for Maggie...and also makes her acutely aware that a benevolent spirit is watching over her every move. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1990
In the conclusion of a three-part story, the Parisian vacation which erstwhile travel agent Mike (Kirk Cameron) has booked for his parents threatens to end in disaster as Maggie (Joanna Kerns) slowly recovers from her appendicitis attack in a Parisian hospital. Jason (Alan Thicke) does his best to cheer Maggie up--but his best, alas, is none too good. Meanwhile, after a daunting series of mishaps, a stranded Mike and his extremely dissatisfied customer Amy (Heather Langenkamp) attempt to travel from Spain to France via hot-air balloon. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1990
Still broke and homeless in Manhattan, Mike (Kirk Cameron) decides to move in with his sister Carol (Tracey Gold), who is attending Columbia University. With this move, the two Cameron kids' personalities undergo a radical reversal, with Mike becoming more serious and level-headed, and Carol more frivolous and flighty. Meanwhile, mom Maggie (Joanna Kerns) argues with her dad Ed (Gordon Jump) over the best strategy to convince Mike and Carol to move back home. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1990
In the first episode of a three-part story, no sooner has Mike ( landed a job with a travel agency than he books an anniversary trip to Paris for his parents Jason (Alan Thicke) and Maggie (Joanna Kerns). In fact, so good is Mike's job performance that he is rewarded with his own Parisian vacation. Alas, he gets no further than Barcelona when he discovers that his bosses have gone bankrupt--and to top it off, he must deal with a disgruntled customer, an art student named Amy (played by Heather Langenkamp, one of the stars of the Growing Pains spinoff Just the Ten of Us). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1990
In the second episode of a three-part story, ex-travel agent Mike (Kirk Cameron) is still stranded somewhere in Spain with his disgruntled client Amy (eather Langenkamp). As the mismatched duo try to hitchhike their way to France, they are sidetracked by a provincial wedding--and an evening with the constabulary. Meanwhile, the Parisian vacation that Mike had booked for his parents comes a-cropper when Maggie (Joanna Kerns) is stricken with appendicitis. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1990
Mike's future as a professional actor seems bleak, to say the least: His dad Jason (Alan Thicke) having cut off all financial support, Mike (Kirk Cameron) has absolutely no money--and now, no place to live. Sister Carol (Tracey Gold) is also on the "outs" with her parents, though in a somewhat more secure position than Mike as a student at Columbia University. Meanwhile, mom Maggie (Joanna Kerns), worried that she has lost Mike for good, is not above tightening the apron strings on Carol. Singer Jerry Vale appears as as himself. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1989
The kids' grandparents Ed (Gordon Jump) and Kate (Betty McGuire) decide to give Mike (Kirk Cameron), Carol (Tracey Gold) and Ben (Jeremy Miller) $5000 each. The money was supposed to be part of the kids' inheritance, but Ed and Kate are anxious to find out how their grandchildren will handle so large a sum. Typically, Ben goes on a wild spending spree--but less typically, Mike and Carol display a hitherto unsuspected streak of generosity. This episode marks the second appearance of Mike's down-and-out friend Fred (Carmen Filpi). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1989
Maggie's parents Ed (Gordon Jump) and Kate (Betty McGuire) conspire with the Seaver kids to arrange a surprise 20th anniversary part for Jason (Alan Thicke) and Maggie (Joanne Kerns). Alas, the festivities quickly degenerate into a shoutfest involving Maggie's mom and dad, Jason's mom Irma Jane Powell), and the rest of the guests--culminating in one of TV's sloppiest food fights. Even so, the party proves to be a boost for the blossoming relationship between Mike (Kirk Cameron) and Julie (Julie McCullough). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1989
Season Five of Growing Pains begins as the Seaver family returns from the luxury cruise wherein the widowed mom of Jason Seaver (Alan Thicke) married her middle-aged beau Wally. Perhaps inspired by this event, Jason's son Mike has proposed to Julie Costello (Julie McCullough), the 20-year-old nanny of Mike's infant sister Chrissy. Dead set against their engagement, Mike's mom, Maggie, fires Julie and arranges for her own parents Ed (Gordon Jump) and Kate (Betty McGuire) to look after Chrissy--only to find out that her mom and dad are totally on Mike and Julie's side! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1987
Maggie's parents Ed and Kate Malone (Gordon Jump, Betty McGuire) show up at the Seaver house in a fighting mood. It seems that Ed has sold his house and bought a camper without consulting Kate. Outraged, Maggie (Joanna Kerns) tells Kate to stand up for her own rights--and proceeds to make a bad situation worse. Elsewhere, Mike (Kirk Cameron) and Ben (Jeremy Miller) wreak (mostly) unintentional havoc when Carol (Tracey Gold) holds a slumber party. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1987
Mike (Kirk Cameron) has been lying again, so mom Maggie (Joanna Kerns) grounds him. Then Mike overhears Maggie lying to her boss so that she can attend a convention with Jason (Alan Thicke). Concluding that what's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander, Jason declares that Maggie herself is grounded--and brings in Maggie's parents Ed (Gordon Jump) and Kate (Betty McGuire) to make sure that his ruling is enforced! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1986
When David (Bruce Willis) reveals that he was once married, Maddie (Cybill Shepherd) is determined to get the whole story on his mysterious "ex". Maddie's determination leads to a bizarre side trip to the funeral of David's former brother in law. The episode's dream sequence, filmed in Glorious Technicolor and featuring Sandahl Bergman as a vision of David's ex-wife, was choreographed by the great Stanley Donen in a manner reminiscent of his earlier work in Singin' in the Rain--and if Cybill Shepherd looks uncomfortable in this scene, it is because she fought against appearing in the fantasy dance, arguing that she had no place in David's imaginings. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1986
While the rest of the Seavers are visiting Maggie's parents Ed and Kate Malone (Gordon Jump, Betty McGuire), Mike (Kirk Cameron) is allowed to hold a party at home. Unfortunately, things get out of control, and what started as a "mild" affair is quickly upgraded to "wild." Meanwhile, the family is shocked to discover that Ed and Kate are about to be turned out of their house...and when Jason (Alan Thicke) offers to lend the couple the money needed to pay the bills, he's in for yet another shock. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1982
With Dr. Baker (Kevin Hagen) in tow, Caroline (Karen Grassle) responds to a call for help from a prospector's camp. Here she finds her old friend Louisa (Ruth Silveira) now pregnant and suffering from the influenza that has spread throughout the camp. Though Louisa dies, her baby survives -- whereupon Caroline makes a fateful decision concerning the infant's future happiness. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, (more)
- 1980
After learning that his ex-wife has died, a man must assume custody of his two sons, whom he hasn't seen in several years. All three find much trouble adjusting to the awkward and painful situation. This moving made-for-TV drama is based on a young-adult novel by Richard Peck. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- 1979
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Max Baer Jr. borrows liberally from George Lucas's American Graffiti for this slice-of-life look at teenage life circa 1957. The story concerns a group of adolescents whose main concerns are cars, cruising, and sex. The story centers upon Rodney C. Duckworth (Gary Springer), a shy, virginal teen, and the efforts of his friends Recil Calhoun (David Wilson) and T.J. Swackhammer (Brian Kerwin) to try to fix Rodney up with a date. Unfortunately, their libidos manage to get the better of them, and Recil and T.J. end up going out with the girls themselves. ~ Paul Brenner, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Gary Springer, David Wilson, (more)
Then professional potheads Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong teamed up for Cheech & Chong: Up In Smoke, which features the drug-addled duo on a road trip throughout California; that is to say, a road-trip they hope will culminate in finding some quality weed. Instead, a series of mishaps result in their respective deportations to Mexico. Desperate to get back to the states so they can perform in their band's gig later that night, Cheech and Chong unwittingly agree to drive a very unique car across the border -- rather than steel and various metal bits, the vehicle is constructed entirely out of marijuana. Back in the States and accompanied by two extraordinarily out-of-it female hitchhikers, the stoned group meanders about in an attempt to get their musical performance together, and narrowly escapes from local law enforcement agencies on numerous occasions despite their complete inability to realize they were being tailed to begin with. The incredibly low-budget movie surprised critics, grossed millions, spawned a series of lesser follow-up films, and cemented Cheech & Chong's cult-status among potheads across the globe. ~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Cheech Marin, Tommy Chong, (more)
A feisty, feminist intern uncovers a medical conspiracy in this icy thriller about mysterious goings-on at Boston Memorial Hospital. When her best friend and aerobics partner, Nancy Greenly (Lois Chiles), emerges in a vegetative state from a routine abortion, Dr. Susan Wheeler (Genevieve Bujold) does some digging and discovers an overabundance of anesthesia-induced comas among otherwise healthy young patients. The male authority figures who challenge Susan's technically illegal tampering with medical records include her boss, Dr. Harris (Richard Widmark); the chief anesthesiologist, Dr. George (Rip Torn); and even her boyfriend, Dr. Mark Bellows (Michael Douglas), who doesn't want Susan's shenanigans to get in the way of his shot at chief resident. As Susan continues her crusade, the paper trail leads to the Jefferson Institute, a mysterious, experimental facility in which vegetative patients are stored en masse, suspended from the ceiling by wires threaded through their long bones, in order to reduce the cost of long-term care. A shadowy assailant begins to stalk Susan just as she uncovers the link between the Jefferson Institute and the comas at Boston Memorial, setting the stage for climactic suspense scenes involving morgues, malpractice and endless institutional corridors. Writer/director Michael Crichton adapted his second feature film from Robin Cook's bestseller of the same name. Tom Selleck, who would star in Crichton's Runaway several years later, appears briefly in Coma as another victim of lethal anesthesia. ~ Brian J. Dillard, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Geneviève Bujold, Michael Douglas, (more)
Heroes is an old-fashioned social problem movie concerning a troubled Vietnam veteran and the loving woman who helps him to work out his problems. Henry Winkler plays Jack Dunne, a veteran who has a history of mental problems. Jack fools the hospital doctor Elias (Hector Elias) and escapes from the hospital with the intention of starting a worm farm with money collected from his fellow inmates. Jack hops aboard a bus, where he meets up with Carol Bell (Sally Field), who, invites Jack to join up with her on a trip to California. ~ Paul Brenner, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Henry Winkler, Sally Field, (more)
Sequel to the 1970 Chesty Anderson sex comedy by the same director, this lame story with jokes to match focuses on the aptly-named Chesty (Shari Eubank), still a WAVE in the U.S. Navy, but now she is after the Mafioso who killed her younger sister. Chesty's allies are three of her similarly-proportioned friends in the Navy, and her enemies are the Baron (Frank Campanella) and his pal Vincent (Timothy Agoglia Carey) -- Vincent carries the show with his invented, eccentric way of walking and the pseudo-Italian he spouts at a moment's notice. Meant to be a conveyance for stunts and gags, and a showcase for the women, this film does introduce a government agent (Fred Willard) who ultimately pays more attention to the resolution of the plot than anyone else around. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Shari Eubank, Dorri Thompson, (more)
