Robert Reed Movies
A classically-trained lead actor, Robert Reed appeared onscreen from 1958. His most famous role was as the father on the TV series The Brady Bunch. ~ All Movie Guide
Original cast members from the 1970s sitcom reunite to pay tribute to the late Robert Reed, who played family patriarch "Mike Brady," and to reminisce about the unobtrusive little show that became a cultural icon. Included are rarely scene clips, outtakes and home movies that were shot of the cast during its five-year run. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- 1988
In this made-for-TV movie, the characters from the beloved "Brady Bunch" television series return home to spend the holidays together. All grown up with families of their own, the kids all return to take part in the Brady Christmas reunion. All of the original stars, save one, of the original television series appeared in this special. ~ Iotis Erlewine, All Movie Guide
- 1988
The British sitcom Singles was an outgrowth of the one-off TV play Single's Night, which aired on June 19, 1984. The original story concerned two couples who got together at a singles bar: Slick stock trader Malcolm was paired off with divorced mom Pam, while hospital porter Clive, whose wife had recently deserted both him and his kids, found happiness with another divorcée named Jackie. The cast of Single's Night included Roger Nedwell as Malcolm, Angela Richards as Pam, John Kavanagh as Clive, and Jane Carr as Jackie, with Patricia Brake as Pam's daughter Di. By the time Singles became a Yorkshire Television series on January 27, 1988, the property had been completely recast, with Roger Rees. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1988
This week, Jessica is in Hartford, Connecticut--in the vicinity of Trinity College, to be exact. While walking along minding her business, Jessica is witness to the slaying of Adam Cosgrove,who with his dying breath confesses that he is a professional hit man. Before long, Jessica finds herself sequestered in a government "safe house", along with a priest who isn't a priest, and several shady-looking gentlemen all named after American presidents. And that's not all: turns out that the "dead man" isn't quite dead after all. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1987
In the conclusion of a three-part story, McCall (Stepfanie Kramer]) is strangely recluctant to report her near-rape at the hands of the predatory Lloyd Fredericks (Frederick Coffin). Elsewhere, while rounding up a band of Satan worshippers, Hunter (Fred Dryer) is forced into another "shoot first and ask questions later" confrontation. And justice is meted out in a most unexpected fashion to the eminently corrupt jurist Warren Unger (Robert Reed). This episode was adapted from a novel by former police detective Dallas L. Barnes. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1987
In the first episode of a three-part story, Hunter (Fred Dryer) finds himself up against a crooked judge, a coven of Satanists, and a serial killer known only as Big Foot. The intrigues commence when McCall is pressured to drop charges against Judge Warren Unger (Robert Reed), who was caught in a police sting with a teenage prostitute. Later on, the hooker tells Hunter that she thinks her best friend has been kidnapped by the Satanists--one of whom may well be the elusive Big Foot. Shelley Taylor Morgan returns in the role of flamboyant undercover cop Kitty O'Hearn in this adaptation of a novel by former police detective Dallas L. Barnes. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1987
In the second episode of a three-part story, the teenage hooker who'd busted a corrupt judge (Robert Reed) is abducted by a band of Satanists. Meanwhile, Rick Hunter (Fred Dryer) is stymied in his efforts to trap a serial rapist by lack of evidence; Dee Dee McCall (Stepfanie Kramer) and undercover cop Kitty O'Hearn are served papers by the lawyer representing the ex-wife of police sergeant Navarro (Erik Estrada); and politically ambitious Commander Cain (Arthur Rosenberg) learns to his chagrin that his friends may do more harm to his career than his enemies. This episode is adapted from a novel by former police detective Dallas L. Barnes. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1985
The fact that this made-for-TV movie is derivation of the megahit Airport is obvious by the presence of novelist Arthur Hailey in the credits. Gil Gerard heads the cast as David Montgomery, manager of a huge and extremely busy airport. As David wrestles with personal problems at home and a crisis with a burned-out air traffic controller (Bill Bixby) at the workplace, his burden is increased by the news that a Hawaii-bound jet has taken off with a bomb on board. George Kennedy, who'd appeared in all of the Airport theatrical films, here contributes an extended cameo role. International Airport first aired May 25, 1985, on ABC. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1985
Jessica (Angela Lansbury) is among those in attendance at a literary awards convention when murder strikes. The victim is a novelist who had showed up toting a rather volatile unpublished manuscript. Although Jessica is not among the suspects, one of her close friends is under suspicion, obliging her to do her trademarked surreptitious snooping. Unfortunately, this is a particularly difficult case, inasmuch as virtually everyone else at the convention had a motive for murder--and the clues are not only plentiful, but wildly contradictory! Ron Masak, later seen on Murder She Wrote in the semi-regular role of Sheriff Mort Metzger, is here cast as Lieutenant Meyer. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1982
Per the title of this ABC Afterschool Special, teenaged Amy (Karlene Crockett) has two loves in her life: her boyfriend (Lance Guest) and her music. A brilliant violinist, Amy has staked all her dreams on winning a major music scholarship. A crisis looms, however, when Amy realizes that she will be competing against her youthful sweetheart -- who is just as determined to win. Between Two Loves is based on Sandra Peden Miller's novel Two Loves for Jenny, which is also the alternate VHS title of this film. ~ All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Karlene Crockett, Lance Guest, (more)
- 1981
Brady Brides was originally telecast as The Brady Girls Get Married; either way, the title tells all. Only two of the three girls from the 1970s sitcom The Brady Bunch take the marital vows. The film's humor is derived from the fact that the Brady Brides and their grooms take a joint honeymoon, with all the anticipated problems regarding temperament and privacy. The entire Brady Bunch cast returns for this well-received reunion film, which led to a brief TV series titled (what else?) The Brady Brides. The fans ate it up; non-fans chose to leave the table. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1981
The original cast members from the popular comedy series The Brady Bunch reprise their roles in this made-for-television movie. Sisters Marcia (Maureen McCormick) and Jan (Eve Plumb) gather the family together to get ready for their double wedding. This movie was a pilot for a short-lived NBC series which followed called Brady Brides. ~ Bernadette McCallion, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Maureen McCormick, Eve Plumb, (more)
- 1981
Death of a Centerfold: The Dorothy Stratten Story is a surfacy TV-movie rehash of the same real-life events which inspired the 1980 theatrical feature Star 80. Jamie Lee Curtis stars as Dorothy Stratten, here depicted as an ingenuous, highly vulnerable Canadian girl who aspires to show business stardom. Decked out with a generous toupee, Bruce Weitz co-stars as Paul Snyder, the "fringie" who married Dorothy and managed her career. The girl is discovered by Playboy publisher Hugh Hefner, who features Dorothy in a nude foldout spread. As Dorothy's fame grows, Snyder becomes more obsessive and difficult to control. Dorothy tries to make a clean break from Snyder, which culminates in tragedy. Death of a Centerfold initially aired on November 1, 1981. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1980
Adapted from the Judith Krantz novel of the same name, the CBS miniseries Scruples zeroes in on a trendy, upscale Beverly Hills boutique. The guiding force behind the Scruples shop is beautiful Billy Ikelhorn (Lindsay Wagner), who, though born into grinding poverty, had risen to the uppermost rungs of L.A. society by virtue of her marriage to millionaire Ellis Ikelhorn (Efrem Zimbalist Jr.). When her husband dies after a long illness, Billy compensates for her grief by becoming a Boadicea of the fashion industry. Her personal and professional life is entangled with those of her closest associates, fashion photographer Spider Elliott (Barry Bostwick) and designer Valentine O'Neill (Marie-France Pisier). Originally telecast in six two-hour episodes on February 25, 26, and 28, 1980, Scruples proved popular enough to warrant a 1981 TV-movie sequel, starring Shelley Smith as Billy, Dirk Benedict as Spider and Olga Karlatos as Valentine. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lindsay Wagner, Barry Bostwick, (more)
- 1980
Nick (Mike Conners) is the owner of a luxury liner and casino which cruises its way to action and adventure for those on board. Lackluster direction by Don Chaffey is not aided by a cast including Gary Burghoff, Joseph Cotten, Lynda Day George, Bo Hopkins and Robert Loggia, who seem to all be slightly embarrassed to be in the film. ~ Linda Rasmussen, All Movie Guide
- 1980
This TV movie consists of two episodes of Galactica 1980 edited together. ~ John Bush, All Movie Guide
- 1979
The Seekers was the third and last TV movie based on John Jakes' Kent Family Chronicles (the others were The Bastard and The Rebels). Heading the huge all-star cast is Randolph Mantooth as Abraham Kent, son of elderly Revolutionary War vet Andrew Kent (played by Martin Milner, replacing the first two films' Andrew Stevens), who has resettled in the treacherous Northwest Territory. Part One of this two-part, four-hour production finds young Abraham trying out a series of occupations, while his brother Gilbert (George Deloy) goes into his father's publishing business. Part Two takes us up to the War of 1812, as seen through the eyes of Jarod and Amanda Kent (Timothy P. Murphy and Sarah Rush), who shortly thereafter head westward. Originally syndicated as part of the Operation Prime Time package, The Seekers made its debut during the week of December 2, 1979. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1979
English musical-comedy star Tommy Steele plays the title role in Quincy's Quest. It's the night before Christmas, and all toy-store rejects are due to be tossed into the furnace. This includes Quincy, a most lifelike doll. In a last-ditch effort to save himself and his "unwanted" chums from incineration, Quincy goes on a long and perilous journey in search of Santa Claus. Charles Morgan narrates this low-key British fantasy, which costars Mel Martin, Frederick Schiller and Gretchen Franklyn. Quincy's Quest was first offered for American TV syndication during the month of December, 1987. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1979
A made-for-TV drama clearly inspired by Gone With the Wind, Love's Savage Fury is an account of a Southern belle and two Union prison escapees who vie for a hidden treasure. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Movie Guide
This feature-length pilot for an unsold TV series was based on Mandrake the Magician, the long-running comic strip created by Lee Falk and Phil Davis in 1934. Raised in the Himalayas, the orphaned Mandrake (played as a child by David Hollander, and as an adult by Anthony Herrera) is taught the secrets of magic and mass hypnosis by the wizard Theron (James Hong), and is given an enchanted amulet that will protect him from harm. With the help of his loyal assistant Lother (Ji-Tu Cumbuka), the caped, top-hatted Mandrake attempts to thwart an insane extortionist who threatens to kill innocent amusement-park patrons unless he is given 10,000,000 dollars. Princess Narda, Mandrake's exotic vis-à-vis from the funny papers, is here replaced by a feisty female cohort named Stacy (Simone Griffeth). Earning no plaudits from devotees of the original comic strip, Mandrake was little heard from after its initial NBC telecast on January 24, 1979. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Anthony Herrera
- 1978
A schizophrenic runaway provides the focus of this drama, set in San Francisco. She is followed by a caring psychologist who discovers that her illness has led her to believe that she is a hooker. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- 1978
Based on the book by Bob Thomas, this made-for-television comedy/drama profiles the careers of the famous comic duo, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello starring Harvey Korman and Buddy Hackett. ~ Kristie Hassen, All Movie Guide
- 1978
In this socially conscious drama, a young schizophrenic girl becomes a prostitute to survive and her caring social worker must find her before it is too late. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- 1978
Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery was the first in an intended series of TV-movies inspired by the Ten Commandments (the series came a premature end with 1981's Thou Shalt Not Kill). Louise Fletcher plays the wife of paralytic Robert Reed. Though she tries to remain loyal, Reed's incapacitation puts a crimp in her connubial urges. Thus, with her husband's permission, she launches an affair with Wayne Rogers. The screenplay by Calder Willingham and Del Reisman expertly sidesteps sensationalism. Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery first aired November 1, 1978. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
