Marcia Wallace Movies
Actress and comedian Marcia Wallace began her career as a stage actress, appearing with the improv troupe The Fourth Wall and in off-Broadway plays in the late '60s. After a guest appearance on the Merv Griffin Show, Wallace began a thriving TV career playing secretary Carol Kester Bondurant on The Bob Newhart Show and making countless appearances over the coming decades on game shows like Hollywood Squares and To Tell the Truth, as well as shows like Full House and The Young and the Restless. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide- 1998
Her ongoing chemotherapy forces Murphy (Candice Bergen) to appear in public wearing a wig. This is humiliating enough for her without having to bare her soul on a weekly basis with her cancer support group--and accordingly, Murphy refuses to let her guard down with the other group members no matter how much they chip away at her veneer. Featured in the supporting cast are real-life cancer victims Tracy Nelson, Gail Strickland, Marcia Wallace andWendie Jo Sperber. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1995
Michelle (the Olsen twins) is comfortable with the notion of being best friends with Teddy (Tahj Mowry), but she balks at the idea of his being her temporary boyfriend on Valentine's Day. Confused about what to do, Michelle turns to the eternally unlucky-in-love Steph (Jodie Sweetin) for advice. Meanwhile, Becky (Lori Loughlin) worries that the romance has gone out of her marriage; and will Danny (Bob Saget) finally pop the question to Claire? This episode marks the final appearance of several familiar characters. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1994
Michelle (the Olsen twins) is certain that there will be nothing but fun-and-games when Joey (David Coulier) agrees to act as substitute teacher at her school. But Joey takes his job very seriously, and before long a humiliated Michelle finds herself exiled to the principal's office. Meanwhile, it looks as though Danny is going to be lead guitarist in the new band organized by Jesse...until a talented newcomer named Viper (David Lipper) comes along. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1994
When Michelle's favorite art class is cancelled, Joey (David Coulier) decides to run for president of the PTA. Unfortunately, his opponent is the imperious Mrs. Carruthers (Marcia Wallace), who has all the power and influence on her side. Michelle's best friend Denise (Jurnee Smollett) comes to the rescue by inviting her somewhat famous uncle to entertain at Joey's campaign rally. Without giving too much of the plot away, let it be said that guest star Little Richard performs "Keep A Knockin'". ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1994
After 18 years of psychotherapy, Frank (Joe Regalbuto) is thrown for a loss when his analyst Dr. Larkin (Debra Mooney) declares that he is "cured." Feeling cast adrift, Frank turns to Murphy (Candice Bergen) for moral support. It would appear that Frank couldn't have picked a better time, what with Murphy finally hiring what she regards as the "perfect secretary." This last-mentioned character is played by none other than Marcia Wallace, reprising her role as Carol from the old Bob Newhart Show--and speaking of Bob (everybody take a drink!), the episode's writers haven't forgotten him either. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1993
When Michelle (the Olsen twins) announces that her bicycle is missing, the entire Tanner household embarks upon a frantic search. Fortunately, Danny (Bob Saget) soon comes back home with a bike in tow. Unfortunately, both Jesse (John Stamos) and Joey (David Coulier) likewise return with identical bikes, and as a result all three men face accusations of thievery from neighborhood "watchdog" Mrs. Carruthers (Marcia Wallace in her first series appearance). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1992
Anita Morris guest stars as Freddie's mom Joni, who insists upon interfering in her daughter's life--and in the lives of all of her daughter's friends. As for Freddie (Cree Summer) herself, she's more mixed up than ever over her feelings toward Ron (Darryl M. Bell) and Shazza (Gary Dourdan). Meanwhile, Whitley (Jasmine Guy) is forced to work at a pancake house on Christmas day in order to afford a Yuletide gift for husband Dwayne (Kadeem Hardison). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1990
While Bart Simpson (voice of Nancy Cartwright) has never been a star student, his grades have been slipping even further than usual, and his teacher Mrs. Krabappel (voice of Marcia Wallace) warns him that if his marks don't improve, he might fail history and be left back rather than graduate to the fifth grade. Bart intends to study before his big test, but Homer (voice of Dan Castellaneta) persuades him to watch some television with him first; by the time Bart finally cracks his books, he's nearly fallen asleep. The next morning, Bart is convinced he can't pass and fakes being sick; Bart gets answers for the test from Milhouse (voice of Cartwright), but Milhouse turns out to be a bad choice, and Bart gets an F. Desperate to pass his class, Bart makes a deal with class brain Martin (voice of Russi Taylor) -- if Martin shows Bart how to be smart, Bart will show Martin how to be cool. Martin, however, turns into a party animal and fails to live up to his end of the bargain, and Bart prays to God for a reprieve on his test. To Bart's astonishment, a freak snowstorm causes school to be cancelled the next day, and while all his friends are out having fun, Bart studies like he's never studied before in a last-ditch attempt to pass the fourth grade. "Bart Gets an F" was first aired on October 11, 1990. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- 1988
This is the second of four "Day in the Life" episodes, in which the Night Court staff must process a huge number of cases before a midnight deadline. Upping the stakes on this occasion is a Texas millionaire (Pat Corley) who has agreed to finance an orphanage if the staff can successfully try 207 cases within the time allotted; also, Dan (John Larroquette) stands to win a large an office pool if he's guessed the correct number of convictions. Keep an eye out for those "Three Stooges" nuns! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1986
Jessica's niece Victoria (Genie Francis) and the girl's husband Howard (Jeff Conaway), previously introduced in the first-season episode "Birds of a Feather", make return appearances here--and, as before, the couple promptly embroils Jessica (Angela Lansbury) in a murder case. This time, the victim was Victoria's advertising-executive boss, a notorious womanizer. Victoria falls under suspicion when it turns out that her late boss had intended to "lend" her to his newest client, the hedonistic owner of a questionable fast-food chain. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1982
Having made the big move from ABC to NBC, Taxi opens its fifth season with a "Shloogel." And what's a shloogel? Well, it's what newlyweds Latka (Andy Kaufman) and Simka (Carol Kane) call a "group blind date" back in their own country. And it's quite an experience for the folks at the Sunshine Cab Company, as Alex (Judd Hirsch) is paired up with a woman (Carlene Watkins) with whom he'd like to spend the rest of his life (or so he thinks); Tony is teamed with a "dream girl" who proves to be a nightmare (Anne de Salvo); Louie (Danny DeVito) finds out that his blind date (Murphy Cross) is genuinely blind; Elaine (Marilu Henner) is attracted to a gormless nerd (Wallace Shawn); and Reverend Jim (Christopher Lloyd) ends up with actress Marcia Wallace (as herself) -- and celebrates the occasion by singing his own special version of the Bob Newhart Show theme! Although the characters don't know it yet, this episode will prove to have a far-reaching influence on the rest of season five. ~ All Movie Guide
- 1981
Marcia Wallace (The Bob Newhart Show) is cast as professional fitness trainer Barbara Terranova, who can only afford to pay private eye Thomas Magnum (Tom Selleck) for one day's service. Thus it is that Magnum is faced with the formidable task of locating Barbara's missing fiance--who has been targeted for murder!--within 24 hours. Fortunately, Magnum is able to work out a "barter" deal with Barbara, who agrees to train him for the upcoming "Ironman Triatholon" in exchange for a few extra days' detective work; unfortunately, Barbara is a VERY strict taskmaster (or is that taskmistress?), This is the final episode of Magnum, P.I.'s first season. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1980
In this made-for-TV farce, the urban phenomenon of the traffic jam and the effect it has on the lives of the participants is examined. ~ Iotis Erlewine, All Movie Guide
In this socially conscious, satirical made-for-television drama, a con-artist becomes one of the nation's top televangelists. The film is also known as K-GOD. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- 1979
Following the astonishing (and, to some, appalling) success of the 1978 TV movie Rescue From Gilligan's Island, most of the cast of the popular 1960s sitcom Gilligan's Island were hired for two additional "reunion" films. The second, Castaways on Gilligan's Island, finds Gilligan (Bob Denver), the Skipper, too (Alan Hale Sr.) the millionaire (Jim Backus) and his wife (Natalie Schafer), the movie star (Judith Baldwin, subbing for a recalcitrant Tina Louise), the Professor (Russell Johnson) and Mary Ann (Dawn Wells) back on the flyspeck island whence they had recently been rescued. This time, the castaways decide to turn their tiny isle into a tourist resort. This leaves the door wide open for guest stars Tom Bosley and Marcia Wallace as a straitlaced vacationing couple. The Castaways on Gilligan's Island blew its network competition out of the water on the occasion of its debut on May 3, 1979. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1978
With Bob out of town on a lecture tour, Emily is terrified that she will succumb to the temptation of having an affair with her old flame, Steve Darnell (David Hedison). To prevent this, Emily turns to Jerry and Howard for help -- and how much help they are. Written by Laura Levine, this was one of several sixth-season episodes in which Bob Newhart did not appear. "It Didn't Happen One Night" first aired on February 18, 1978. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Suzanne Pleshette, Bill Daily, (more)
- 1978
Jerry Fogel is cast as Paul Billingham, aka "Ralph Alfalfa the Happy Farmer" of Chicago radio fame. Though a huge success on the airwaves, Billingham harbors a dark secret: He stutters. Now that he has been offered a TV job, Billingham is terrified that the bizarre physical subterfuges he uses to speak coherently into the microphone will be exposed -- so naturally, he goes to Bob for advice. Written by Andrew Smith, "Easy for You to Say" originally aired on February 11, 1978. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette, (more)
- 1978
The Bob Newhart Show ended its six-season, 142-episode run with the aptly titled "Happy Trails to You." The show opens as Bob assumes his new responsibilities as a psychology professor in a small Oregon college. In flashback, Bob recalls how he bade farewell to his friends, colleagues, and patients back in Chicago. Best scene: The impromptu rendition of "Oklahoma." Bob Newhart's real-life father-in-law, character actor Bill Quinn, appears as Dr. Wyler. Written by Glen Charles, Les Charles, and Lloyd Garver, "Happy Trails to You" originally aired on April 1, 1978. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette, (more)
- 1978
Bob and his fellow doctors look forward to honoring Carol as "Secretary of the Year." Their enthusiasm is dampened when Carol, hoping to expand her professional horizons, quits her job and goes to work for Bob's pet patient, real-estate agent Elliot Carlin. Featured in the cast are Madeline Fisher as Miss Pringle, Jerry Terry Bell as Gary Johnson, Joe George and Mert Rich as the Angry Men, and Neil Flanagan as Mr. Stevens. Written by Lloyd Garner, "Carol Ankles for Indie-Prod" originally aired on March 4, 1978. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette, (more)
- 1978
Several of vice-principal Emily's students have gotten low scores in reading, and their parents are angry about it. Demonstrating the leadership qualities for which he is famous, Principal Bannister (Edward Andrews) goes on vacation, leaving Emily to deal with the problem all by her lonesome. The supporting cast includes Robert Costanzo as Sal Petrone, Patricia Stevens as Wanda Moss, Jan Fisher as Ms. Hunsinger, Bill Zuckert as Mr. Kreever, Delores Albin as Miss Nightingale, and Brian Miller as Billy. Written by Earl Pomerantz, this was one of several sixth-season episodes in which series star Bob Newhart did not appear. "Crisis in Edukation" first aired on March 11, 1978. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Suzanne Pleshette, Bill Daily, (more)
- 1978
In Bob's absence, Emily agrees to pose as Mr. Carlin's wife at a class reunion. If Emily feels at all flattered by Carlin's request, she certainly changes her mind at the reunion itself: Carlin has taken a "wife" solely to arouse the jealousy of a former classmate named Peggy Ann (Karen Ericson), who didn't even know he was alive during their school years. Also in the cast are Michael Alldredge as Burt, Carole Shelyne Barry as Bonnie, and Woody Skaggs as Jack. Written by Laura Levine, "Emily Carlin, Emily Carlin" was one of several sixth-season episodes in which Bob Newhart was conspicuous by his absence; the program first aired on February 4, 1978. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Suzanne Pleshette, Bill Daily, (more)
- 1978
Bob hopes to get away from his work by joining Emily on a relaxing ocean voyage. Fat chance! No sooner have they cast off than Bob has offered his psychological services to a battling married couple. Featured in the cast are Jeff Donnell as Clara, aka "The Little Woman"; John Crawford as Vern; Robert Phelps as Graham; and Jack Scalici, Claudette Duffy, and Timoth Himes as three wild-eyed participants in a shipboard scavenger hunt. Written by Earl Pomerantz, "Freudian Ship" first aired on January 7, 1978. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette, (more)
- 1978
Emily intends to "bond" with Bob and his father, Herb (Barnard Hughes), by accompanying them on a fishing trip. But before long, the old rules are set in place: Bob and Herb get to do all the rugged "men's stuff," while Emily is saddled with the cooking and cleaning. Laura Levine's teleplay is so on-target that one suspects she was drawing from her own experiences. "Grizzly Emily" originally aired on January 14, 1978. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette, (more)
- 1978
Flying High was a Charlie's Angels of the airways. Pat Klous, Connie Sellecca and Kathryn Witt play three flight attendants for the fictional Sunwest airways. This TV movie (the pilot for the original series) traces their various seriocomic adventures in the sky and on land. Guest stars on this particular boarding are Marcia Wallace and Jim Hutton. Flying High was the pilot film for a sixty-minute weekly TV series, which ran--or flew--from September 1978 through January 1979. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1978
In this follow-up to the earlier episode "Ex-Con Job," Bob is reunited with the five paroled convicts whom he's counseled in prison. This time, the quintet is determined to become useful members of society by finding honest work. Taurean Blacque (of Hill Street Blues fame), Wyatt Johnson, Allen Case, Ric Mancini, and Bert Rosario reprise their roles as Tatum, Hawkins, Kopelson, Brolio, and Ortiz, respectively. Written by Emily Purdum Marshall, "Son of Ex-Con Job" was originally scheduled to air in February or March of 1978, but was moved up to January 21, due to Bob Newhart's absence from several other like-vintage episodes. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette, (more)
