Denise Nickerson Movies
- 1978
- PG
Mike Nolan (Darren McGavin) is a Beverly Hills resident whose divorce case -- blown by a hopelessly inept, possibly larcenous attorney (Dick Martin) -- has left him with no home, no job, and no assets, except for his car. And when the car is driven off by 16-year-old repo agent "Larry" (Denise Nickerson), Mike gives chase and finds himself hired by the brassy owner (Sylvia Miles) of the auto repossession company the girl works for. He and Larry are teamed together to go after a car being driven by luscious deadbeat Gloria Martine (Joan Collins), but before long Mike is up to his neck in trouble, not only fending off unwanted advances from Larry but trying for some extracurricular activity with Gloria. And that's not even taking into account the hoods, motorcyclists, and other irate citizens that he runs afoul of in his new "career". ~ Bruce Eder, Rovi
This pilot film for a TV series titled Hancock was initially telecast as The Dark Side of Innocence. The Hancocks are a tightly-knit, prosperous California family. Mom and Pop Hancock (John Anderson and Kim Hunter) oversee a thriving lumber business--when they're not refereeing the travails of their five children. The pilot episode concentrates on the oldest daughter (Joanna Pettet), who has decided she's sick of being a society matron and has returned to the Hancock manse with her own kids in tow. The remaining Hancock kids all have problems of their own, especially embittered divorcee Anne Archer. The Hancocks didn't fly as a series, which means that some of the crises presented in the pilot are never resolved. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The American beauty-contest ritual is skewered by screenwriter Jerry Belson and director Michael Ritchie in Smile. The film takes place during an annual pageant in Santa Rosa, CA. The event is supervised by local mover and shaker Brenda DiCarlo (Barbara Feldon), to whom the contest is the most important thing on earth. Nothing -- not even the violent backlash of her neglected husband, Andy (Nicholas Pryor) -- is allowed to interfere with her pet project. Choreographer Tommy French (Michael Kidd), outwardly nasty and cynical, takes money out of his own pocket to insure the safety of the contestants as they parade down a rickety stage runway; chief judge "Big Bob" Freelander (Bruce Dern) discovers that his son is a budding voyeur, information which leads to a silly "politically correct" consequence; and the various contestants scheme to upstage one another through a variety of means (one girl puts Vaseline on her teeth to assure a gleaming smile). Among the contestants are such stars-to-be as Colleen Camp, Denise Nickerson, Annette O'Toole, and Melanie Griffith. Though not a hit itself, Smile has developed a fervent cult following, which led to a Broadway musical version of the property in 1986, with songs by Marvin Hamlisch. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Bruce Dern, Barbara Feldon, (more)
- 1971
- G
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Promoted as a family musical by Paramount Pictures, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is more of a black comedy, perversely faithful to the spirit of Roald Dahl's original book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka (Gene Wilder) stages a contest by hiding five golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whoever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats: the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket (Peter Ostrum), who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather (Jack Albertson). In the course of the tour, Willy Wonka punishes the four nastier children in various diabolical methods -- one kid is inflated and covered with blueberry dye, another ends up as a principal ingredient of the chocolate, and so on -- because these kids have violated the ethics of Wonka's factory. In the end, only Charlie and his grandfather are left. Ostensibly set in England, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory was lensed in Germany (as revealed by the film's final overhead shot). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson, (more)
- 1970
Opening Angelique's coffin, Quentin (David Selby), Cyrus (Christopher Pennock), and Alexis (Lara Parker) are shocked to discover that the corpse is still in perfect condition; in fact, she looks more asleep than dead. As Quentin prepares to cremate the body to allay all suspicions that Alexis and Angelique are one and the same, Cyrus expresses doubts that Angelique actually died. Meanwhile, Amy Collins (Denise Nickerson) comes across the notes for William Loomis' new book about the life -- and death -- of Barnabas Collins. Originally telecast on April 24, 1970, this was officially the 1,000th episode of Dark Shadows, though in fact it was actually the 986th due to sporadic network pre-emptions. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1970
For a brief moment, the lives of the "real world" David Collins (David Henesy) and Amy Jennings (Denise Nickerson) threaten to intersect with those of their parallel-time counterparts, Daniel and Amy Collins. The parallel versions of the youngsters happen upon a portrait of Barnabas Collins, whose presence has been kept secret by William H. Loomis. In Parallel Time, the revived Angelique (Lara Parker), determined to find the person responsible for her death, continues to pose as her twin sister, Alexis. This episode initially aired on April 29, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1970
Even though he has abstained from drinking the potion, Dr. Cyrus Longworth (Christopher Pennock) transforms into the evil John Yaeger (also Christopher Pennock). In this form, he tries to persuade Sabrina (Lisa Richards), Longworth's sweetheart, that he is an old friend of Cyrus. Meanwhile, the Parallel-Time Quentin (David Selby) has a vision of the "real time" David (David Henesy) and Amy (Denise Nickerson). This episode first aired on April 28, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1970
Hannah Stokes (Paula Lawrence), the aunt of Alexis (Lara Parker) and Angelique, senses the presence of Angelique's spirit at Collinwood. Her premonitions would seem to be confirmed when Angelique's piano begins playing all by it itself. This episode initially aired on April 14, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1970
Mr. Trask (Jerry Lacy) warns Bruno (Michael Stroka) to beware the ghost of Dameon Edwards (Jered Holmes). The terrified Bruno hopes to solicit the aid of scientist Cyrus Longworth (Christopher Pennock), who, having downed his secret potion, has transformed into the Hyde-like John Yaeger. This episode originally aired on April 17, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1970
In true Rebecca fashion, Quentin (David Selby) orders his new bride, Maggie, never again to set foot in the room of his late first wife, Angelique, while his son, Daniel (David Henesy), hopes and prays for his mother's return. On cue, Alexis Stokes (Lara Parker), who claims to be Angelique's twin sister, arrives at the front door. Meanwhile, the Parallel Time version of Julia Hoffman (Grayson Hall), now a Mrs. Danvers-style sinister housekeeper, does her best to drive Maggie out of Collinwood. This episode was originally telecast on April 2, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1970
Emboldened by the arrival of Angelique's twin siste, Alexis (Lara Parker), Bruno Hess (Michael Stroka), a disreputable former crony of Angelique, returns to Collinwood. Ever so gradually, the household begins to suspect that Alexis and Angelique are one and the same. This episode first aired on April 6, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1970
The made-for-TV Neon Ceiling top-bills Gig Young as a disenfranchised gentlemen who operates a remote desert gas station/diner. Enter Lee Grant, who has driven into the desert with daughter Denise Nickerson in hopes of escaping a bad marriage. Young resents their presence and is as rude as possible--leading Lee to conclude that Young is the first honest man she's ever met. Ultimately (and inevitably), the two lost souls begin a new life together. Critically praised upon its first telecast, Neon Ceiling plays like the rough draft of a forgotten William Inge play when seen today. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1970
Mr. Trask (Jerry Lacy) overhears Carolyn (Nancy Barrett) tell Roger (Louis Edmonds) that Alexis and Angelique (Lara Parker) are one and the same. Later, while in the tower room, Carolyn is stabbed to death by the person who murdered Angelique, a person whose identity won't be revealed just quite yet. This episode first aired on July 2, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1970
Revealing her true identity, Angelique (Lara Parker) vainly tries to force William (John Karlen) to confess that Barnabas (Jonathan Frid) is a vampire. Attempting to escape, William jumps to his death from the tower room. Meanwhile, Julia (Grayson Hall) revives the "life-force" girl Roxanne (Donna Wandrey), with perilous results for Angelique. This episode initially aired on June 26, 1970, launching the fifth season of Dark Shadows (the series' fourth anniversary, June 27, fell on a weekend, thus there was no telecast). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1970
As Barnabas (Jonathan Frid) and William (John Karlen) move the body of the female life-force, Angelique (Lara Parker) begins to weaken. Amy Collins (Denise Nickerson) provides William with a clue as to the fugitive Quentin's whereabouts. This episode first aired on June 25, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1970
Roger (Louis Edmonds) is finally made aware of the Leviathan presence. Amy (Denise Nickerson) begins to suspect that the current Quentin Collins (David Selby) is the same person who had earlier tormented her in spirit form. After reading the Leviathan book -- which suddenly bursts into flames -- David (David Henesy) envisions the figure of a hanged man. This episode was first telecast on February 25, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1970
Under the influence of the Leviathans, Amy (Denise Nickerson) and Elizabeth (Joan Bennett) lock Maggie (Kathryn Leigh Scott) in the tower room. When Barnabas' former servant, Willie Loomis (John Karlen), returns to Collinwood, he is imprisoned along with Maggie -- and, like her, must sit by helplessly as the Leviathans again make their presence known. This episode first aired on February 23, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1970
Caught in the act of stealing the Leviathan box, Philip (Christopher Bernau) is frightened back into subservience by Jeb (Christopher Pennock). Later, Jeb tells Carolyn (Nancy Barrett) that Philip murdered both her father, Paul, and private investigator, Lawrence Guthrie (Jered Mickey), but the viewer knows that Jeb himself was responsible for these deaths. This episode initially aired on February 12, 1970. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1969
Worried that Quentin (David Selby) plans to kill Jenny, Edward (Louis Edmonds) refuses to reveal the woman's whereabouts. Edward's daughter, Nora (Denise Nickerson), offers "proof" that her long-estranged mother, Laura, will soon return, information that is confirmed by an eerie vision in the Collinwood fireplace. This episode originally aired on April 9, 1969. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1969
Despite her father Edward's (Louis Edmonds) objections, Nora (Denise Nickerson) is determined to search for her long-absent mother, Laura. Quentin (David Selby) finds out that Beth (Terry Crawford) has suddenly accumulated a large amount of money. Diana Millay, last seen on Dark Shadows in 1967, re-creates her role as the "incendiary" Laura Collins. This episode originally aired on April 10, 1969. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1969
With his portrait missing, Quentin (David Selby) decides that it is wisest to postpone leaving Collinsport with Amanda (Donna McKechnie). Reverend Trask (Jerry Lacy) joins the ever-growing list of people who want Amanda to remain in town permanently. This episode was first telecast on September 26, 1969. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1969
Returning to Collinwood, Laura Collins (Diana Millay) insists upon seeing her children, but her husband, Edward (Louis Edmonds), offers her an enormous amount of money to go away for good. Quentin (David Selby) is amazed that Laura has shown up, especially since he saw her die a year ago. This episode originally aired on April 11, 1969. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1969
Quentin (David Selby), whose mind is still in Count Petofi's body, uses Kitty's (Kathryn Leigh Scott) as-yet inexplicable fear of Petofi to persuade her to steal Tate's portrait of Quentin, but someone has beaten her to it. Meanwhile, the real Petofi (Thayer David), who has possessed Quentin's body, investigates the disappearance of Julia. This episode originally aired on October 9, 1969. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1969
The Collins children manage to escape the fire which consumes Worthington Hall. Quentin (David Selby) and Magda (Grayson Hall) locate -- and attempt to destroy -- the ancient urn which contains the secret to the "inflammatory" powers of Laura Collins (Diana Millay). This episode initially aired on April 21, 1969. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1969
Laura (Diana Millay) changes her mind about sending her children to the grim Worthington Hall boarding school, but the cruel headmaster Rev. Trask (Jerry Lacy) refuses to let the kids go. He also threatens to charge Rachel (Kathryn Leigh Scott) with the murder of his brother unless she returns to Worthington. Not long afterward, the school catches fire, but who among Trask's enemies is responsible? This episode originally aired on April 18, 1969. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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