Jaclyn Smith Movies
After attending Trinity University and the University of San Antonio, brunette Jaclyn Smith flourished as a model and cover girl. Making her first film appearance in 1969, Smith endured such negligible movie projects as The Moonshiners (1974) before achieving stardom as Kelly Garrett, showgirl-turned-PI, on the spectacularly successful TV series Charlie's Angels. She was the only member of the original Angels to remain with the series from its debut in 1976 to its final telecast in 1981. Like her Charlie's Angels cohorts Cheryl Ladd and Farrah Fawcett, Smith went on to a busy career in made-for-TV movies, efficiently playing the title roles in Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy (1982) and Florence Nightingale (1985). In 1989, she returned to the weekly-TV grind as star of the mystery series Christine Cromwell. That same year, a random sampling of Hollywood insiders (technicians, grips, "gofers", etc.) voted Smith as one of the nicest and most cooperative actresses in the business (parenthetically, her Charlie's Angels co-star Kate Jackson was elected one of the least likeable performers in Tinseltown). Jaclyn Smith was previously married to actors Roger Davis and Dennis Cole, and cinematographer Tony Richmond. Her fourth marriage was to Dr. Bradley Allen in 1998. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
A belief in "angels on earth," not to mention a belief in oneself, may enhance the enjoyment of this made-for-cable drama. Jaclyn Smith stars as Kay Woodbury, a tough, no-nonsense judge whose intractability in legal matters is intensified by a number of personal crises, including a bitter feud with her jurist father and her anguish over the recent remarriage of her ex-husband. Thus, Kay is no mood to play nice when teenager Sally Powell (Lyndsy Fonseca) is brought before her. Harboring an intense hatred for the father who apparently abandoned her, Sally is a seemingly incorrigible delinquent who has already "flunked out" in four foster homes. Figuring that she could no worse than anyone else, Kay takes Sally home on a trial basis. The girl proceeds to behave as atrociously as possible, but surprisingly Kay does not decide to write her off as a bad job, but instead concludes that what the girl needs is someone to trust and something to believe in. In this spirit, Kay locates Sally's birth father (C. Thomas Howell), and, upon being convinced that he was not motivated by selfishness when he dropped out of his daughter's life, secretly contrives for Sally and her dad to reconnect -- and in so doing Kay finds her own way toward forgiveness, not only of those whom she feels have wronged her, but also of herself. Ordinary Miracles made its Hallmark Channel debut on May 7, 2005. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Jaclyn Smith, Lyndsy Fonseca, (more)
Jaclyn Smith, Tyne Daly, and Nicole Forester star in a made-for-TV tear-jerker about three women who are forced to confront the mistakes of their past when they learn an eight-year-old boy has been declared the only survivor of a tragic plane crash -- and each is certain the boy is the child she gave up for adoption years before. The supporting cast includes Jason Brooks and Scott Plank. Three Secrets is a remake of a 1950 melodrama, in which Patricia Neal, Eleanor Parker, and Ruth Roman played the three women. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Starring:
- Jaclyn Smith, Tyne Daly, (more)
- 1999
This volume of the series entitled Trouble in Mind looks at the increasing problem of Alzheimer's disease in modern society. Jaclyn Smith hosts this series, which looks at a number of the mental disorders afflicting people today. Dementia is an increasing problem, filling many hospital beds and nursing homes. The film looks at the latest research on the causes of the disorder, which is characterized by memory loss, lack of clarity, and disorientation, culminating in a loss of contact with reality. Some innovative treatments are discussed to treat this frightening and overwhelming disease of the mind. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, Rovi
- 1998
The made-for-TV Before He Wakes is based on the novel by Jerry Bledsoe),which in turn was inspired by the true story of convicted murderer Barbara Stager (who at the time of the film was slated for her first parole hearing in 2006). A small North Carolina town is shocked when popular high school baseball coach Ron Michaels (Timothy Carhart) is killed in his sleep. The killer turns out to be his wife Bridget (Jaclyn Smith), a successful career woman who is widely loved and respected in the community. Bridget insists that she shot her husband by accident, and the police are willing to believe her story--until members of Ron's family, joined with the relatives of Bridget's first husband, raise a number of disturbing questions. Ultimately it is revealed that Bridget has been leading a double life, posing as a pillar of the community while mounting huge debts to maintain her sumptuous lifestyle--and it is determined that Bridget killed her first husband, who died under similar circumstances as the hapless Ron Michaels. All of the character names are changed for various reasons, and a great deal of dramatic license is taken with the sequence of events (in real life, the cops weren't quite as slow on the upstake as they're shown to be here!) Before He Wakes made its first CBS appearance on December 1, 1998. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1997
In this made-for-television drama, a wife and mother completely loses her memory. Now it is up to her husband to court her and try to get her to fall in love with him again so he can bring his family back together. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Jaclyn Smith, Robert Clohessy, (more)
- 1997
In this sudsy made-for-television drama, long-buried resentments, jealousy and other negative emotions re-emerge when a fashion model and an old friend are reunited. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Jaclyn Smith, Jill Eikenberry, (more)
- 1997
This video offers viewers a virtual tour of some of America's most famous ballparks, both past and present. Included are several interviews with prominent players, who discuss their favorite parks and share stories of the games that took place there. Players interviewed include Brooks Robinson and Whitey Ford. Also included are dramatic readings by Sam Elliott and Katharine Ross. ~ Rob Ferrier, Rovi
- 1994
In this made-for-TV drama, Donna Yaklich is visited by her son in the correctional facility where she will spend many years. There she explains the terrible circumstances of her incarceration. Her trouble began when she fell in love with Dennis, an upstanding and seemingly stable police officer. Unfortunately, she discovers that Dennis, an obsessive weight-lifter is regularly taking large doses of steroids. These drugs not only bulk up his muscles, they also make him dangerously aggressive and verbally abusive. Afraid for herself and her children, Donna tries to leave Dennis, but he refuses to let go. After many skirmishes and futile attempts to leave, Donna feels that she will only be free when he is dead. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Jaclyn Smith, Brad Johnson, (more)
- 1994
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Based on steamy novel by Danielle Steel and originally aired as a two-part miniseries on NBC television, this drama looks at the complex personal and professional life of a famed actress/director ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Jaclyn Smith, Michael Ontkean, (more)
- 1993
Join actress Jaclyn Smith for beauty advice and a home fitness workout in the instructional video Jaclyn Smith: Workout for Beauty and Balance. The program includes stretching and dance routines with Mauri Windsor and a body toning session for the back, hips, thighs, buttocks, and abs with Elizabeth Jones. A highlight of the 55-minute program is the "Beauty Bonus" segment where Smith offers tips on basic makeup application. ~ Kathleen Wildasin, Rovi
Corbin Bernsen plays a hard-boiled 1940s private eye operating in the 1990s in the made-for-TV Love Can Be Murder. No, he's not a senior citizen: he's dead. It is the ghost of Bernsen who teams with the very much alive Jaclyn Smith, a contemporary PI. She's trying to solve the decades-old homicide case which Bernsen was working on when he was sent into the Big Sleep by persons unknown. Topper Returns, anyone? Love Can Be Murder was originally telecast December 14, 1992. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1992
A rookie detective's investigation of a particularly brutal murder takes a personal turn for her when her lover turns out to the their main suspect. ~ Tana Hobart, Rovi
- Starring:
- Jaclyn Smith, John Spencer, (more)
This made-for-TV thriller stars Ben Gazzara as a publishing magnate framed for murdering the call girl with whom he was having an affair. ~ Jason Ankeny, Rovi
- 1992
A lawyer whose wife is missing becomes obsessed with the below that a woman he has seen is his wife. ~ Tana Hobart, Rovi
- Starring:
- Jaclyn Smith, Christopher Reeve, (more)
- 1991
In this ironic drama, a hard working, devoted doctor finds herself accused of murder after the man who raped her dies under her care. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- 1990
In this episode of the series, Cromwell proves that the owner of a California winery did not murder his brother who also owned the company and with whom he was always feuding. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- 1990
In this episode of the series, defense attorney Cromwell thinks that the bizarrely murdered members of an investment club were killed for money. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- 1990
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Wealthy, but yearning for the family he lost after his parents' untimely deaths, a businessman hires a private eye to locate his three sisters, each of whom was sent to a different foster home following the mysterious accident. One particularly traumatized sister seems to know the truth about the deaths. Her revelations could be catastrophic for the recently reunited siblings. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Jaclyn Smith, Perry King, (more)
- 1989
In this drama, legal eagle Cromwell must protect her client who has been wrongly accused of killing a grifter. She is up against a crafty, and earnest police officer. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- 1989
In this episode, defense attorney Cromwell investigates the case of a woman accused of killing her rich husband. She discovers an underlayer of greed and adultery. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- 1989
In this suspenseful drama, a Chicago policewoman remains haunted by the memory of the man who raped her two decades before and decides to return to her hometown to find him. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
Roger Young's made-for-TV adaptation of the Robert Ludlum novel, The Bourne Identity stars Richard Chamberlain as Jason Bourne, who washes up on the beach and is cared for by a doctor. Bourne has no memories, but is intrigued enough to investigate why he has the number of a Swiss bank account on his thigh. As Jason travels to various European cities following clues about his past, he begins to discover that his actions match those of the feared international terrorist Carlos. The book was filmed a second time in 2002 by Doug Liman with Matt Damon in the title role. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
- Starring:
- Richard Chamberlain, Jaclyn Smith, (more)
- 1988
One year to the day after Trans-Regional Airline Flight 332 crashed and burned, the same airline's Flight 662 meets a similar grisly fate. Renee Brennan (Jaclyn Smith) of the National Transportation Safety Board investigates the tragedy, with the "assistance" of her FAA rival (and current boyfriend!) Mark Ettinger (Bruce Boxleitner). By and by, Renee begins receiving cryptic messages from a mysterious man who seems to know a lot about both crashes. He should: The man is the widower of the female pilot who was blamed for the Flight 332 disaster, and who, seeking revenge against those whom he feels unfairly persecuted his late wife, has caused the crash of Flight 662. And now, he has targeted Trans-Regional Flight 795 for "extermination"--and only Renee can stop him. Made for cable, Free Fall premiered January 17, 1999 on the Fox Family network. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1988
Windmills of the Gods was adapted for television by John Gay from a best-selling novel by Sidney Sheldon. Jaclyn Smith plays an American college professor, appointed US ambassador to Romania. While attending a peace conference, Jaclyn's life is placed in jeopardy by an all-powerful secret organization. Whom can she trust: American president Michael Moriarty, Rumanian top dog Franco Nero, fellow scholar David Ackroyd, or confrence chairman Ian McKellan? Or none of the above? This wide-ranging romantic adventure was lensed in several exotic locales, from Bucharest to Chile. Originally presented in two parts, Windmills of the Gods debuted February 7, 1988, directly opposite the ratings-busting TV-movie Elvis and Me. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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