Peter Baldwin Movies
American actor Peter Baldwin was signed by Paramount Studios in the early 1950s as one of Paramount's "Golden Circle of Newcomers." As such, Baldwin was assured a steady paycheck with such Paramount productions as The Girls of Pleasure Island (1953), Stalag 17 (1953) (in which, as an escaping POW, he was killed off in the first reel), Houdini (1953) and Little Boy Lost (1958). No longer a newcomer, but not yet a star, Baldwin remained at his home studio until 1959, appearing fleetingly in The Tin Star (1957), Teacher's Pet (1958) and other films. Understandably dissatisfied with his dead-end performing career, Baldwin became a prolific TV director (Love American Style, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Carter Country), ultimately winning a 1988 Emmy for his work on The Wonder Years. As a screenwriter, Peter Baldwin was one of four scriveners credited on the Marcello Mastroianni-Faye Dunaway starrer A Place for Lovers (1969). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The unidentified body of a woman is discovered in a field near Shrewbury Abbey. The locals suspect that the dead woman was the wife of town potter Ruald (Gregor Tutter), who claims not to have seen his wife since she went on a pilgrimage the year before. Suspected of murder, Ruald puts his fate in the hands of amateur sleuth Brother Cadfael ( Derek Jacobi), who tries to make sense of such seemingly unrelated clues as a vial of hemlock and a missing ring. As the evidence mounts, Cadfael begins to suspect that the killer is lurking somewhere within the abbey itself. Adapted by Christopher Russell from the novel by Ellis Peters, "The Potter's Field" was first broadcast in England on December 28, 1998; it was shown in America the following year as part of the PBS Mystery anthology. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Comic Rodney Dangerfield co-wrote and stars in this outrageous comedy. Wally Sparks (Dangerfield) is the host of a sleazy tabloid-style talk show who makes Jerry Springer seem genteel by comparison. Wally's show has become so foul that he's alienated his not-especially-discriminating viewers, and his ratings are taking a nosedive. Lenny Spencer (Burt Reynolds), head of the network carrying Wally's show, gives the host an ultimatum -- he has a week to clean up the show and boost his ratings, or his show gets cancelled. Wally's producer Sandy Gallo (Debi Mazar) comes up with an idea -- Floyd Preston (David Ogden Stiers) is the governor of Georgia and a staunch conservative known for his attacks on the lowbrow content of Wally's show, so what better way to show people that Wally is trying to change his ways than having Preston on the show as a guest? In order to persuade the Governor to appear, Wally attends a reception at Preston's mansion, where he makes the mistake of getting in a drunken game of strip poker with Preston's wife Emily (Cindy Williams) and somehow involving himself in a plot to blackmail the Governor. Meet Wally Sparks is packed with cameos in which noted show business figures play themselves, ranging from Tim Allen, Jay Leno, and Bob Saget to Michael Bolton, Ron Jeremy, and Jerry Springer himself. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Starring:
- Rodney Dangerfield, Debi Mazar, (more)
- 1992
Still banished from the White House, Murphy (Candice Bergen) seethes with envy when Corky (Faith Ford) is invited to attend a Barbara Bush luncheon. Hoping to use Corky as her ticket back into the Oval Office (or even the Rose Garden), Murphy tries to curry favor with her cutesy coworker. What follows is a virtual reenactment of Thelma and Louise, minus the Grand Canyon but with plenty of nervous Secret Service guys. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1992
After enduring some pre-term labor pains, Murphy (Candice Bergen) is confined to her home for two weeks. Ex-lover Jerry (Jay Thomas) generously offers to move in and help out, an offer Murphy is hardly in a position to refuse--and besides, she still harbors warm feelings for her benefactor. Alas, things quickly cool off as Murphy and Jerry realize that they simply can't live with each other--not without homicide as an option! ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1992
After the sudden death of the network's Sunday night anchorman, both Murphy (Candice Bergen) and Jim (Charles Kimbrought) vie to fill in for the unfortunate man until a permanent replacement is chosen. The rivalry between the two coworkers spills over into their weekly "FYI" duties, resulting in a "Battle of the Divas" than no opera house could ever boast! While this may be funny to the viewer, it's anything but amusing to network executive Kinsella (Alan Oppenheimer), who may be forced to take drastic action. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1991
Corky (Faith Ford) feels more neglected than usual by her husband Will (Scott Bryce), who has gone to Hollywood on a scriptwriting assignment. With the man in her life temporarily out of her life, Corky toys with the notion of playing the field. Unfortunately, her choice as "surrogate lover" is former "FYI" anchorman Miller Redfield (Christopher Rich), who holds the distinction of being even more vapid than Corky! ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1991
After ten years as "FYI"'s perennial runner-up, Frank (Joe Regalbuto) finally wins the coveted Humboldt Award. The honor causes his chest to swell with pride--right along with his ego, which expands to impossible proportions. Before long, Frank is summarily rejecting news assignments that are "not Humboldt material", and is shamelessly hawking his own franchised action figure! Meanwhile, Murphy becomes touchier than usual over comments about her pregnancy weight gain. CBS newsman Harry Smith appears as himself. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1991
Her sentimental steak aroused by her impending motherhood, Murphy (Candice Bergen) volunteers to serve Thanksgiving dinner at a homeless shelter. She also "volunteers" the rest of the "FYI" staff to help out, an honor to which they react in a variety of amusing fashions. But "amusing" is not the word Murphy has in mind when, once she is ensconced in the mission's kitchen, the Thanksgiving turkeys all show up--still alive! ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1989
When a sweater she'd received for Valentine's Day is accidentally damaged, DJ (Candace Cameron) rushes to the mall for a replacement. Unfortunately, DJ hasn't enough money, so her little sister Stephanie (Jodie Sweetin), misinterpreting a "Buy Now,Pay Later" sign at the store, appropriates a new sweater without paying for it. Now DJ is accused of shoplifting--and will dad Danny (Bob Saget) believe the truth of the situation, or jump to the obvious conclusion? ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1989
Now that their musical partnership is a success, Jesse (John Stamos) and Joey (David Coulier) are having trouble juggling their professional duties with their family responsibilities. With the girls worried that no one will have time for them, Danny decides to pick up the slack and devote himself to his daughters' welfare--even though it puts a strain on his own job. The episode's best moment belongs to little Michelle Tanner (played by the Olsen twins)--who, as Jesse points out to a confused bystander, is NOT a stray cow. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1989
Though she's not even ready for kindergarten, little Michelle (played by the Olsen twins) has fallen in love. The object of the girl's affections is Howie Anderson (Kara Albright), nephew of her dad Danny's TV partner Becky Donaldson (Lori Loughlin). Unfortunately, the romance turns out to be star-crossed when Howie has to return to Nebraska. Meanwhile, visions of an Izuzu-driving werewolf dance in the head of Stephanie (Jodie Sweetin) after she watches a horror movie. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1989
With the various members of the Tanner household preoccupied with problems of their own, no one has any time attention to 6-year-old Stephanie (Jodie Sweetin). Out of frustratrion, Steph hits upon a surefire method of drawing attention to herself: She declares that she's getting married to her classmate Harry (Nathan Nishiguchi)--and even goes through with a mock ceremony. This is the episode in which we first hear Stephanie's oft-spoken catchphrase "Well, pin a rose on your nose." ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 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, Rovi
- 1988
Joey (David Coulier) agrees to help Jesse (John Stamos) compose an ad jingle for a new brand of cat food. Alas, this partnership leads to a major clash of egos when Jesse becomes exasperated by Joey's unintentional blunders. Elsewhere, Danny (Bob Saget) takes on the daunting task of toilet-training baby Michelle (played by the Olsen twins), while DJ (Candace Cameron) and Stephanie (Jodie Sweetin) fill the house with noisy arguments over the ownership of personal items. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1988
After meeting a gorgeous girl named Denise (Rebecca Bush), who has two equally attractive friends, Danny arranges a triple-date for himself, the girls, and his roommates Joey (David Coulier) and Jesse (John Stamos). What Danny doesn't know is that Denise is one of Jesse's former girlfriends--and there's an even more startling surprise in store for Joey. Meanwhile, a lost wedding ring results in a watery disaster for Danny's daughters. Diane Brodie makes her first series appearance as Cheryl. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1987
In the series' only Thanksgiving episode, the Tanners prepare to celebrate the traditional November holiday for the first time without Danny's late wife Pam. Danny (Bob Saget) is all for taking everyone to a restaurant, but his tradition-bound daughters insist upon a home-cooked meal. Suffice to say that the results are not quite what anyone anticipates--and that Thanksgiving dinner may turn out to be a "turkey" in more ways than one. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1985
A middle-aged Annette Funicello stars in this made-for-Disney film about a blue-collar family whose lives are forever transformed when they win the lottery. ~ Jason Ankeny, Rovi
- 1984
The emergency of the title is caused by a hen named Henrietta. The problem: she weighs 266 pounds! When the father of Henrietta's young owner (A Christmas Story's Peter Billingsley) makes plans to sell Henrietta, she goes berserk, wreaking Disney-like havoc on downtown Hoboken. Mayor Dick Van Patten goes to desperate lengths to solve the problem, even unto hiring a professional "chicken catcher" (Gabe Kaplan). Arlene Golonka co-stars in this 55-minute family comedy, originally telecast November 19, 1984 on the PBS series Wonderworks. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 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, Rovi
- 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, Rovi
- Starring:
- Maureen McCormick, Eve Plumb, (more)
- 1981
The seven stranded castaways find comical chaos when an insane scientist, his trusty sidekick and the title basketball tricksters, playing robots visit their tropic island nest in this third in a series of made-for-television films based on the enduring early '60s sitcom. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- 1974
Already a mass of neuroses to begin with, Howard's self-esteem suffers another punch in the gut when he loses his job as a jet plane navigator. Hoping to find some purpose in life, Howard joins Bob's unemployed therapy group, "The Out-of-Work Workshop." It is not for nothing that Bob has a rule against treating his friends. The guest cast includes Howard Hesseman as Mr. Plager, the worst TV program planner in history. Written by Tom Patchett and Jay Tarses, "The Jobless Corps" originally aired on January 19, 1974. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette, (more)
- 1974
Raul Julia guest stars as orthodontist Jerry Robinson's younger brother, Greg. Fresh out of dental school, Greg accepts Jerry's invitation to move in with him. Before long, Greg has not only taken over Jerry's life, he has also stolen most of his older brother's patients. Rhoda Gemignani rounds out the guest cast as Miss Rossi. Written by Martin Cohan, "Oh, Brother" made its first network appearance on January 5, 1974. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette, (more)
- 1974
Emily never felt older nor more out of touch with the world than the day Bob gave her a blender as a birthday present. Determined to change her image, Emily rushes out and buys a "younger" wardrobe. What is one person's trendiness is another person's childishness -- and it hurts when that other person is Bob. Also in the cast are Sharon Gless as Rosalie, Bill Miller as Roy, and Erica Hagen as Miss Carmichael. Written by Charlotte Brown, "The Modernization of Emily" first aired on January 12, 1974. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette, (more)
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