Melanie Vincz
- 1990
The men of the Tanner household have become accustomed to the girls taking them for granted, but when the youngsters neglect to even thank them for favors rendered, it's too much. Deciding to teach his daughters a lesson, Danny (Bob Saget) goes in for some role-switching: the girls will take over the guys' responsibilities, while the guys become the "kids"--and very grateful ones at that. The scheme doesn't quite work as expected, leading to a rather frightening glimpse into the future. Appearing as the "adult" version of Michelle Tanner is Jayne Modean, later the wife of series regular David Coulier (Joey). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1988
David (Bruce Willis) finally meets Walter (Dennis Dugan), the man whom Maddie (Cybill Shepherd) has impulsively married. Rather than get angry or exhibit jealousy, David generously offers to throw a bachelor party for Walter. That David might have an ulterior motive is evidenced when the stripper hired for the party doesn't show up--and Bert Viola (Curtis Armstrong) takes her place! Highlights of this episode include a chaotic hospital scene, and the formation of "The Royal Order of Napkin Heads." Also: Brooke Adams makes a return appearance as Terri Knowles, the pregnant woman whom David met in a Lamaze class a few episodes back. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1986
Much to the amazement of one and all, Rick (Larry Manetti) returns from vacation with a million dollars and a new fiancee. The money is the result of Rick winning a lottery, and the girlfriend, presumably, is the result of the money. Inevitably, the burden of instant wealth has a negative effect on Rick, nearly ruining everything he holds near and dear. Meanwhile, in their battle to prevents an evil land developer from bulldozing a clubhouse for underprivileged kids, Magnum (Tom Selleck) and T.C. (Roger E. Mosley end up getting arrested--three times! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1985
Terry Lester stars as Joe Blade in this unclaimed TV pilot film. An American, Blade works in Hong Kong, the home of his adoptive father Keye Luke. When Luke is killed and a wealthy man is kidnapped, Blade springs into action (Maybe he's a switch-Blade. Forget we said that.) Ellen Regan, Leslie Nielsen, Anthony Newley and a pre-infomercial Nancy Kwan co-star in this location-filmed actioner. Blade in Hong Kong was foisted on the public on May 15, 1985. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Terry Lester, Keye Luke, (more)
- 1984
- R
A cross between a skin flick and a futuristic fantasy, this unfunny parody is set on a remote Pacific Island where the insidious Dr. Sin Do (Angus Scrimm) whose life began long ago under the name of Li Chuk, has made a pact with Satan that gives him power over the weather. Now he is tracking down the lost "Eye of the Avatar," created by the extinct race of Lemurians before their civilization disappeared -- that jewel, when combined with Sin Do's own special jewel, will endow him with indomitable power. Sent to combat the evil "doctor" are some comely female warriors (Melanie Vincz, Raven de la Croix and others) whose bodies get more screen time than the dialogue itself -- an indication of where the main interest lies. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Melanie Vincz, Raven de la Croix, (more)
- 1984
Janis Paige appears as Eleanor Brandon, a lonely woman who seems to know all the intimate details in the life of Judge Harry T. Stone (Harry Anderson). Is it possible that Eleanor is Harry's long-lost mother, as she claims to be? And in another case, the shifty promoter of a phony beauty contest is brought to court by a disgruntled would-be prize winner. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1982
In an effort to collect a million bucks on Boss Hogg's ($Sorrell Booke}) phony insurance policies, con artists Lavinia (Melanie Vincz) and Ward (Brian Libby) stage an equally phony car accident at Bottomless Lake. Unknowingly, the Duke cousins sideswipe the (unoccupied) "death car" just before it sinks into the bog. Now Coy (Byron Cherry) is convinced that he has killed the missing Ward--and as a result, may be too frightened to ever drive a car again! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1981
This 1981 sequel to the 1979 made-for-TVer Goldie and the Boxer once again stars O.J. Simpson and Melissa Michaelsen as, respectively, boxer Joe Gallegher and Joe's 10-year-old manager Goldie Kellog. When Joe incurs the wrath of an evil promoter, he and Goldie high-tail it to Hollywood. They take refuge in the home of Babe (Stubby Kaye) and Cuddles (Sheila MacRae) a pair of Tinseltown "fringies" distantly related to Joe's trainer Wally (Jack Gilford, taking over for the first film's Phil Silvers). Produced by Orenthal Productions (guess who ran that company?), Goldie and the Boxer Go to Hollywood first aired February 19, 1981. It has been rerun incessantly since June of 1994, thanks to the latter-day notoriety of star O. J. Simpson. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- O.J. Simpson, Melissa Michaelsen, (more)
- 1980
A group of old-time bootleggers called the Ridge Raiders regroup after forty years to prevent Boss Hogg from financially depleting a senior-citizens center in order to build a nudie bar called the "Play Pen." Level-headed Jesse Duke (Denver Pyle) advises the gun- and bomb-happy Ridge Raiders to fight Boss with the Law rather than with violence, but old habits die hard. James Hampton appears as temporary sheriff Buster Moon, the last in a long line of replacements for regular sheriff Roscoe P. Coltrane (actor James Best was still "sitting out" the series, protesting working conditions). This episode was written by Si Rose and directed by Hollingworth Morse, who had previously collaborated on the 1960s sitcom McHale's Navy. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
