Marcy Vosburgh Movies
- 1990
Having long suffered in silence as wife Peg (Katey Sagal) has purchased one useless item after another at various yard sales, Al (Ed O'Neill) finally says "ENOUGH!" when his wife drags home a bulky boar's head. Employing the "Bigger Idiot Theory", which insists that one man's trash is another man's treasure, Al tries to purge himself of Peg's collection of clutter by holding his own yard sale. Alas, no one seems to be in the market for a globe of the Southern hemisphere or a dead parrot, so Al comes up with still another scheme: "Bundyland"! This is the final episode of Married. . .With Children's fourth season. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1989
The Bundy kids take extreme measures to raise money for some concert tickets. Bud (David Faustino) auctions off his dad Al (Ed O'Neill) as a camping guide, leading to a calamitous foray into the wilderness with a pack of unruly children (one of them played by David Faustino's younger brother Michael Faustino). Meanwhile, Kelly (Christina Applegate) sits in on a poker game with mom Peg (Katey Sagal) and friends, enterprisingly upping the ante with each hand. And, oh yes, per the episode's title, the Bundys' dog Buck does save the day (or at least the episode). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1989
In this pivotal episode, banker Steve (David Garrison) faces unemployment after okaying a $50,000 loan for Al Bundy (Ed O'Neill). It seems that Al wants to launch a new telephone hotline service called "Dr. Shoe", which proves to be a bottomless money pit. Helpfully, Steve's wife Marcy loans back the 50 thou from her own bank--and in so doing places her own job in jeopardy. Featured in the cast as the sheriff is Dan Tullis Jr., who later became a regular in the role of Officer Dan. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1989
This is the notorious episode which incurred the wrath of housewife-activist Terry Rakolta, who promptly mounted a campaign to get Married. . .With Children banned from the air. The plot involves a journey to "Francine's of Hollywood", a lingerie store in exotic Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Surrounded by such well-endowed fellow customers as former Playboy centerfolds Devin Devbasquez and Lynne Austin, Al endeavors to purchase a designer bra as birthday surprise for wife Peg (Katey Sagal. Ironically--if not surprisingly--Ms. Rakolta's crusade against Married. . .With Children served primarily to increase the series' viewership by a huge percentage! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1989
Unexpectedly falling heir to 250 dollars, Al (Ed O'Neill) and Peg (Katey Sagal) decide to spend their windfall at a fancy restaurant, dragging their reluctant kids Kelly (Christina Applegate) and Bud (David Faustino) along. After doing an excellent job of trashing the restaurant's decorum, Al discovers that he's left his wallet at home. Sent back to retrieve the money, the kids decide instead to abandon their parents and head off to the rock concert they'd wanted to attend in the first place! Former Playboy centerfold Dona Speir turns up in a small but showy role. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1988
Marcy (Amanda Bearse) accidentally puts a dent in her husband Steve's precious Mercedes. To get even, Steve (David Garrison) feigns impotence, claiming that his condition has been brought about by Marcy's bad driving. As a result, Marcy is forced to wait on her husband hand and foot -- but salvation (and revenge) are close at hand. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1988
Steve (David Garrison) thinks he's scored a collector's coup when he trades his wife Marcy's 20-year-old Barbie doll for a pair of classic baseball cards. But Marcy (Amanda Bearse) is sorely displeased: she'd hoped to hand Barbie down to her own daughter, assuming that she ever has her own daughter. When the store that purchased the doll is robbed, Steve and Al (Ed O'Neill) must pound the pavements and interview every bum in Chicago to retrieve the valuable plaything. If you miss the references to Gilligan's Island and The Addams Family in this episode, it's because you're tuned to another channel. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1988
In this history-making episode, Al (Ed O'Neill), Steve (David Garrison), and Bud (David Faustino) are given ample reason to regret their decision to invite Peg (Katey Sagal), Marcy (Amanda Bearse), and Kelly (Christina Applegate) along on a fishing trip in the woods. The weekend is ruined when all three ladies simultaneously have their periods! Listen for the reference to series star Ed O'Neill's first film Deliverance. Intended as the third-season opener, "A Period Piece" became a nationwide cause celebre when its subject matter ran afoul of the Fox network censors. Ultimately, however, the episode was telecast more and less intact, though its title was changed to "The Camping Show" (a pointless gesture, in that the series' episode titles were never shown onscreen) and it was aired one hour later than its usual 8:30 p.m. time slot. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1988
Season two of Married... With Children comes to a riotous end when the Bundy household is invaded by Peg's (Katey Sagal) hillbilly cousins from Wanker County. In addition to suffering the shock of seeing his mother-in-law naked, Al (Ed O'Neill) also causes dissension amongst Peg's three singing aunts (played by the Del Rubio triplets). Then there's the ongoing feud between Uncles Irwin and Otto, portrayed by pro wrestlers Christopher Pallies -- aka "King Kong" Bundy -- and James "Gypsy" Haake. Fabled female impersonator Divine was to have played Otto, but he died just before taping: this episode is dedicated to his memory. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1987
Steve (David Garrison) and Marcy (Amanda Bearse) plan to use their tax refund by adding a room to their house. In short order, Al (Ed O'Neill) and Peg (Katey Sagal) plan to take advantage of both their neighbors and the new room. That's why Al lobbies Steve to build a poolroom, while Peg tries to talk Marcy into constructing a spa. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1987
To avoid a fight with Peg (Katey Sagal), Al (Ed O'Neill) takes refuge in the home of his fellow shoe store employee, swingin' bachelor Luke Ventura (Ritch Shydner in his final series appearance). Before long, the boys are paid a visit by a brace of gorgeous stewardesses, the Cherry sisters. Will Al succumb to temptation and have a one-night stand with sexy Terry Cherry (played by supermodel Jerry Hall)? And will the audience be able to withstand the horror of Al and Luke's singing? ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1987
Panic grips the bank where Steve (David Garrison) works when the vault comes up a million dollars short. The Bundy family assumes that their patriarch Al (Ed O'Neill) has snatched the dough during a nocturnal visit to the vault (where he played cards with Steve)--and accordingly, Peg (Katey Sagal) and the kids treat Al like a hero. Basking in all this attention, Al begins to wish that he really was a thief. . .but if that were the case, Season Two of Married. . .With Children would have been over and done with after only three episodes. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1987
Al (Ed O'Neill) is wrong when he jumps to the conclusion that his never-seen boss Gary (Geoffrey Scott) has died, but he is right on the money when he concludes that Gary has gone out of his way to avoid him. His gorge rising, Al demands that his boss acknowledge his existence--or he'll quit. The role of Ed is played by veteran character actor Lewis Arquette, the father of actresses Rosanna Arquette and Patricia Arquette. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1987
Deborah Harmon appears as Mimi, who'd been the high school arch-rival of Peg Bundy (Katey Sagal). Time has passed, but the two ladies still detest each other, a fact which leads to Peg challenging Mimi to a "duel" in the local bowling alley. Unfortunately, the Bundy bowling team comes up short thanks to the improvidence of son Bud (David Faustino)--but never fear, Steve Rhodes (David Garrison) is on hand as the family's "honorary" son. This is the first episode to feature the infamous "Bundy Cheer." ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1986
A lingerie designer (Janis Paige) finds herself falling for her competition, the son-in-law of her boss. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Movie Guide
- 1984
Florence (Marla Gibbs) is crestfallen when she is unable to join the Jeffersons and Willises at a charity ball where her favorite soap opera star (Hal Williams) is slated to appear. This dilemma segues into a fanciful dream sequence, in which Florence is cast as Cinderella, and her Prince Charming is none other than that selfsame soap idol. This episode was co-written by series regular Marla Gibbs and film favorite Billy Dee Williams. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Sherman Hemsley, Isabel Sanford, (more)
- 1984
Hoping to produce an animated TV commercial for his dry-cleaning chain, George (Sherman Hemsley) hires a brilliant young artist named Walter (Randy Brooks). Upon discovering that Walter can neither read nor write, Louise (Isabel Sanford) is afraid to tell George for fear that he'll fire the young man. But once the truth is known, it is up to George to goad Walter into finishing his education. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Sherman Hemsley, Isabel Sanford, (more)
- 1984
The celebrated insensitivity of George Jefferson (Sherman Hemsley) reaches its peak in this episode. When George casually breaks two dinner engagements with their friends, wife Louise (Isabel Sanford) is outraged. As she tries to make amends for George's boorish behavior, Louise daydreams that she herself is George -- and with the same callous attitude towards friendship. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Sherman Hemsley, Isabel Sanford, (more)
- 1983
The Help Center is again in dire financial straits, forcing Louise (Isabel Sanford) to take desperate measures. Seeking out a wealthy benefactor, Louise goes to her former employer Lillian Warren (Amzie Strickland) -- a woman who once patronizingly regarded Louise as a just another piece of property. Have the years changed Ms. Warren, or does she still think of Louise as merely "my girl"? ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Sherman Hemsley, Isabel Sanford, (more)
- 1983
Once again, Louise Jefferson (Isabel Sanford) insists that hubby George (Sherman Hemsley) spend more time with her. He agrees to devote one night per week to Louise and Louise alone. During one of these "dates," the Jeffersons go bicycling -- and both end up with broken legs. This was the final episode of The Jeffersons' ninth season. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Sherman Hemsley, Isabel Sanford, (more)
- 1983
George (Sherman Hemsley) refuses to loan Florence (Marla Gibbs) the money to purchase a TV set. The angry Florence warns George that his pinchpenny attitude will prevent him from ever entering the gates of Heaven. George scoffs at this prediction -- and then he has a dream in which his entry into Paradise is contingent upon a familiar-looking game called "The Wheel of Forever." ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Sherman Hemsley, Isabel Sanford, (more)
- 1982
- PG
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Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan is fondly regarded as being the closest in spirit to the 1966-69 TV series that spawned it. Admiral Kirk (William Shatner) escapes the tedium of a desk job to join Mr. Spock (Leonard Nimoy) and Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy (DeForest Kelley) on another space mission. While boldly going where no man etc. etc., Kirk crosses the path of his old enemy Khan (Ricardo Montalban), who as any die-hard Trekker can tell you, was the chief antagonist in the 1966 Trek TV episode "Space Seed." Leading a crew of near-savage space prisoners, Khan insinuates himself into the Genesis Project, which is designed to introduce living organisms on long-dead planets. Intending to harness this program for his own despotic purposes, Khan engages in battle with the Enterprise crew. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, (more)
