Janos Prohaska Movies
- 1970
- PG
This uneven comedy finds Fred (Ian McShane) as a writer living off his royalties in Italy. Married to the long-suffering Millie (Ann Calder-Marshall), Fred revels in a series of affairs with a bevy of Italian beauties. Millie soon grows tired of being alone and takes up with two Italian Don Juans (Sammy Pavel and Marino Mase). When she meets Grant Granite (John Gavin), the two immediately fall for each other and are unable to contain their animalistic passion. Joyce Van Patten also appears in this effort that barely scratches the surface of comedy outside of a few running gags. ~ Dan Pavlides, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Ian McShane, Anna Calder-Marshall, (more)
- 1967
The title of this episode refers to a rare ailment which befalls Endora. In his efforts to cure Endora of her allergy, Dr. Bombay inadvertently transfers all of Endora's magical powers to dotty old Aunt Clara. At first delighted that his mother-in-law can no longer plague him with witchcraft, Darrin soon learns to his chagrin that a powerless Endora is even more irritating than her former self. Written by Richard Baer, "Allergic to Macedonian Dodo Birds" (originally the "dodo" was supposed to have been a "road runner") was originally telecast on November 16, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, (more)
- 1967
The Enterprise is called to a distant mining colony to investigate a series of suspicious deaths amongst the workers in this episode of the landmark science fiction series. Leading the investigation, Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock discover that the miners have been killed by the Horta, a blob-like, silicon-based life form that can emit a deadly acid. The colony calls for the creature's destruction, but the Enterprise officers object, feeling that the creature might be intelligent. While Spock attempts to initiate contact through a risky telepathic link, Kirk finds himself under increasing pressure from the colony's leaders, and he must negotiate a compromise between protecting the rare alien species and defending the mining colony's economic interests. ~ Judd Blaise, All Movie Guide
- 1967
The Castaways pin their rescue hopes on a homing pigeon named Walter. Unfortunately, the recipient of Walter's messages is a guy named Burt (Sterling Holloway), who thinks the whole thing is a hoax. Worse is still to come when Gilligan (Bob Denver) and company are obliged to rescue the pigeon from a cave guarded over by a six-foot spider ("played" by celebrated animal imitator Janos Prohaska). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Sterling Holloway, Harry Swoger, (more)
- 1967
Denny Miller, who'd guested on Gilligan's Island's first season as a musclebound (and muscleheaded) surfer, makes a return appearance in this episode, this time as a Tarzan clone named Tongo the Ape Man (ironically, Miller had previously been one of the movie Tarzans in the early 1960s) . The Castaways become aware of Tongo's presence when he begins stealing food and supplies from their huts. Turns out that the "ape man" is actually an unemployed actor who has come to the island to prep himself for a possible film role--a circumstance complicated by the untimely arrival of a gorilla, who isn't at all interested in show business! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Denny Miller, Janos Prohaska, (more)
- 1966
Hit by a strange missile, the Jupiter 2 crash-lands on a fog-shrouded planet, ruled over by a curious hermit named Captain Tiabo (Wally Cox) and his monstrous pet bird. Vowing to wipe out the Robinsons, Tiabo schemes to create a huge and loyal army to destroy the Jupiter 2--and never mind that the diminutive soldier's dreams of conquest are only pathetic delusions. But though Tiabo ultimately proves to be a washout, Dr. Smith (Jonathan Harris) definitely poses a threat to all concerned when he drinks a "nectar" that transforms him into a human bomb! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1966
Mary Jane (Mary Jane Croft) warns Lucy (Lucille Ball) that she'll have a nervous breakdown if she doesn't stop working so hard. Meanwhile, comedian Bob Bailey (Hal March) and his trained monkey (Janos Prohaska) show up in Mr. Mooney's office prior to performing at the bank's benefit show. You guessed it: Lucy takes one look at the monkey and assumes that Mooney has "gone ape"--and when the monkey seemingly changes back to Mooney, and vice versa, over and over, it's time for a visit to a psychiatrist! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Mary Jane Croft, Hal March, (more)
- 1966
Michael Rennie returns as The Keeper in this conclusion of a two-part story. Thanks to Dr. Smith (Jonathan Harris, the Keeper's menagerie of space monstrosities is running wild on the Robinsons' planet. Only the Keeper can recapture these hideous creatures and return them to his intergalactic zoo--but he will do so only on condition that the Robinsons allow him to add Will (Billy Mumy) and Penny (Angela Cartwright) to his collection. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1965
Everyone falls under suspicion when Mrs. Howell's diamond brooch disappears. What no one realizes--at least not at first--is that the "thief" is actually a gorilla (played by famed stuntman and animal imitator Janos Prohaska), who tips his hand by kidnapping Mrs. Howell (Natalie Schafter). Turns out that the big ape is actually attracted to Mrs. Howell's perfume, which Gilligan (Bob Denver) soon learns to his dismay when he himself is drenched in the aromatic liquid. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Janos Prohaska
- 1965
After purchasing the diary of an alleged suicide victim at an auction, Della (Barbara Hale) is surprised when someone offers her $1000 for the book. Turning down the offer, the intrigued Della begins paging through the diary, ultimately arriving at the conclusion that its author did not kill herself, as originally reported. Della brings the diary to the attention of her boss Perry Mason (Raymond Burr)--thereby setting off a chain of strange and sordid events, culminating in Perry's defense of Josephine Kempton (Lurene Tuttle) on a murder charge. The "grinning gorilla" mentioned in the title is played by celebrated stunt man and simian impersonator Janos Prohaska. This episode is based on a 1952 novel by Perry Mason creator Erle Stanley Gardner. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1965
A few weeks ago, the space travelers were worried that the planet would freeze over; now, they're concerned that the blazing sun will kill them all. No one is more worried that the redoubtable Dr. Smith (Jonathan Harris), though he seems rather blasé about the plight of his companions when he uses all the available drinking water to take a shower. Later on, while foraging for food, Smith consumes an odd-looking fruit--which instantly transforms him into a giant 12 times his normal size! Unfortunately, the growth process has made Smith extremely paranoid, to the extent that he believes the only way to save himself is to wipe out the Robinson family! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1964
The Beach Party gang is back in this third episode. This time out, the gang is visited by the handsome British pop star Potato Bug (Frankie Avalon in a dual role) who has come to CA for a little r&r. When Potato Bug sees the perky Dee Dee (Annette Funicello), he falls head over heels. This doesn't set well with her boyfriend, Frankie. Later the kids all join forces to keep aged developer Harvey Huntington Honeywagon from buying their beach and using it to build a senior citizen's resort. Honeywagon is assisted by Brandoesque biker Eric Von Zipper while the kids are helped out by the adolescent supporter Big Drag. Songs include: "Bikini Drag", "Love's a Secret Weapon", and "Because You're You". Special guest artists include Little Stevie Wonder, the Exciters and the Pyramids. Boris Karloff has an un-credited cameo. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, (more)
- 1964
In this episode of the well-wrought horror/sci-fi anthology, a hapless miner inadvertently gets involved in a scientific experiment and ends up evolving far beyond the rest of humankind. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- 1963
The third volume in a collection culled from the 1963-1965 science fiction anthology television series details the work of a group of scientists who attempt to better global relations by creating a fake space monster in order to frighten the people of Earth into aligning to battle a common enemy. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Movie Guide
