Todd Holland Movies
Todd Holland has worked in television as a director for numerous series, beginning in the 1980s. Perhaps most recognized after winning both a Director's Guild Award and an Emmy in 2001 for his work on the half-hour comedic series Malcolm in the Middle, Holland has made a mark in prime-time television, as well as on the big screen.His directorial career began in 1985, when he first directed episodes of the series Amazing Stories and Tales From the Crypt. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, his television credits grew to include episodes of series that covered a wide spectrum of genres. He directed episodes of the dramatic David Lynch series Twin Peaks (1990), the hilarious movie spin-off Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventures, and the MTV teen drama My So-Called Life (1997). He also earned credits both as director and producer on the The Larry Sanders Show (1992). In 1998, he worked as a director on the prime-time hit Felicity, starring Keri Russell, a drama about college life in New York City. In 1998, he directed his first feature film, Krippendorf's Tribe, starring Richard Dreyfuss, Jenna Elfman, and Lily Tomlin. However, the strange comedy about a financially deceptive anthropologist struggled at the box office. Returning to his television roots, Holland continued his work as a director for prime-time TV. Centered around a child-star, Malcolm in the Middle earned much attention as a prime-time sitcom, and Holland's direction earned him awards for the show. Additionally, he has directed episodes of D.C. (2000) and The Time Tunnel (2002). ~ Sarah Sloboda, All Movie Guide
- 1996
Despite Artie's (Rip Torn) pleas to Larry (Garry Shandling) to ignore a scathing and personal review from critic Tom Shales, the embittered host's subsequent rebuttal sparks a press-fueled war of words between Larry and Shales. When an obscene fax meant for Shales instead finds its way to Hank, the overly sensitive sidekick assumes it was meant for him and decided to quit the show. Before he leaves, however, Hank warns guest Sally Field not to fall victim to Larry's deceptive charm. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 1996
After finding religion and inviting Rabbi Susan Klein (Amy Aquino) to the set, Beverly (Penny Johnson) becomes upset because her previous request to give her pastor a tour was rejected. Despite Artie's (Rip Torn) repeated pleas to Hank to keep his religious beliefs separated from the show, Hank rebels by donning his yarmulke on-air, upsetting the network brass who fear loss of sponsors. Despite the stress of this holy war, Larry (Garry Shandling) finds refuge on his new massage chair until it becomes apparent that he's not the only one enjoying it's relaxing effects. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 1996
When Larry (Garry Shandling) catches wind that the network reps may be grooming guest host Jon Stewart to fill a more permanent position on the show, an embittered Larry will stop at nothing to see that Stewart's career on The Larry Sanders Show is put on ice. With sabotage on the brain, Larry schemes to steal Stewart's illustrious guests and replace them with Charles Nelson Reilly. Meanwhile, Hank (Jeffrey Tambor) purchases an unreliable car from Elvis Costello, leaving the sidekick at odds with how to handle the situation. As the battle between the hosts pans out, Larry is somewhat disturbed at the affection showered upon him by David Duchovny, who seems to seek a bit more than Larry's friendship. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 1995
When Larry (Garry Shandling) takes two weeks off from the show to recover from plastic surgery, Sandra Bernhard fills in as guest host for The Larry Sanders Show. Despite Bernhard and her manager Ellen's (Lois Foraker) suggestions to Artie (Rip Torn) as to how the show might be improved, the reluctant producer politely declines. Angered at having their ideas rejected by Artie, the fill-in host and her wrangler leak a story to the press concerning Bernhard replacing Larry, prompting the angered host to cut his leave short and return to the show in hopes of clearing the air. Despite his initial enthusiasm at being back on the soundstage, Larry's parade is dampened when the network brass express interest in replacing the high-salaried host and retaining their high ratings on the cheap. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 1995
The Larry Sanders Show is celebrating its eighth anniversary, and guests k.d. lang, Pat O'Brien, Rosie O'Donnell, Mandy Patinkin, and Noah Wyle are booked for the big show. It seems that Murphy's Law is in full effect for the anniversary show, however, and in addition to O'Donnell's limo failing to arrive, it's revealed that lang and Hank (Jeffrey Tambor) have a background as feuding neighbors, while Patinkin and Wyle can't stop arguing over who has a better TV series. As if those factors weren't enough to make the anniversary show a stressful occasion, it seems as if Larry (Garry Shandling) has forgotten to take his usual bathroom break before the show. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 1995
In the midst of contract negotiations, Larry's (Garry Shandling) agent, Stevie (Bob Odenkirk), is able to work a sitcom deal into the mix. In search of a good comic writer to ensure success, Larry is elated when he discovers that Chris Elliott is more than willing to pen a script. Despite his initial enthusiasm, however, Larry finds himself at odds with the network brass in terms of what is expected from the show. Hiring Phil (Wallace Langham) for a quick rewrite, Larry manages to impress the network while simultaneously incurring the wrath of a vengeful Elliott. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 1995
Inspired to include his crew in comic sketches after witnessing a David Letterman skit in which the host cracked wise with the cue-card holder, Larry (Garry Shandling) proposes the idea to a less-than-enthusiastic Artie (Rip Torn). Despite Artie's initial reservations (as well as some malicious meddling by a jealous Hank [Jeffrey Tambor]), the skits seem to work until the staff becomes more concerned with auditioning than performing their jobs. When guest Courteney Cox suggests that Larry and herself perform a skit together, Larry begins to have second thoughts about the idea. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 1995
Left in the lurch after the prop master unexpectedly quits the show, Artie (Rip Torn) is pressured by Hank (Jeffrey Tambor) to hire the sidekick's new squeeze. When Beverly (Penny Johnson) catches wind of the newly open position, she is prompted by her cousin Clyde (Paul Mooney) to demand that the job go to an African-American -- specifically Clyde himself. Disheartened by Larry's refusal to consider her proposal and feeling like a token minority among the staff, Beverly threatens to take a position as Laurence Fishburne's assistant. Troubled over the fact that he's losing a valuable employee, Larry attempts to keep Beverly with the show by hiring Clyde. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 1995
Goaded by Artie (Rip Torn) and Paula (Janeane Garofalo) into finding a high-profile guest for the show, Larry (Garry Shandling) reluctantly asks his friend Jeff Goldblum if he would be willing to make an appearance. When Goldblum happily offers to oblige, Larry's confidence is boosted and the insecure host musters the courage to ask out Susan (Marg Helgenberger), the network executive whom he's been fawning over. When Susan seems less receptive to Larry's advances than Goldblum was, Larry's insecurities take hold once again. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 1995
Realizing that he has no money while in the midst of remodeling his home, a panicked Larry (Garry Shandling) quickly contacts his business manager, Frank (Paul Willson), in hopes of getting to the bottom of the financial dilemma. When Frank suggests that the problem may lie in a faulty office accountant, Larry denies the possibility and shifts the blame toward Frank himself. As Larry opts to make a few quick bucks by appearing in Kentucky Fried Chicken commercials and other advertisements, Artie (Rip Torn) and Hank (Jeffrey Tambor) embark on a drunken spree of retribution in which they burn down Frank's trellis. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 1995
Ever since Paula (Janeane Garofalo) began dating Larry's (Garry Shandling) agent, Stevie (Bob Odenkirk), the conflicted host can't help but feel that Stevie is using the relationship to his advantage by having an increasing number of his own clients on the show. When Paula needs to find a guest and Stevie offers Jennifer Aniston with the stipulation that Paula will book Andy Kindler as well, Larry's suspicions seem to be confirmed. Meanwhile, an ethnic joke on the show has sparked protests and Hank (Jeffrey Tambor) attempts to weasel out of paying back a 20-dollar loan. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 1995
Fed up that he has been bumped from the show nine times in a row, comedian Jeff Cesario is somewhat placated by Larry's (Garry Shandling) promise that he will most certainly be on the next show. Complications arise when Artie (Rip Torn) and Larry discover that not only has the next show been booked solid, but Hank's (Jeffrey Tambor) father has died, and the grief-stricken co-host has demanded tribute time on the show. When Artie and Larry decide that a guest must be cut, who will it be? ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 1995
Jealousy can come from the most unlikely of places, as Larry (Garry Shandling) discovers in this episode of HBO's Emmy award-winning late-night talk show satire. Flummoxed but unimpressed at the unexpected appearance of ex-wife Jeannie (Megan Gallagher), Larry blows off his old flame in order to spend some time with supermodel Tatjana. After a few innocent drinks between Hank (Jeffrey Tambor) and Jeannie lead to a passionate encounter in Jeannie's hotel room, the two decide the tryst would be best left a secret. Soon consumed with guilt, the weak-willed Hank confesses the encounter to Larry during rehearsal, leading to a heated competition as to who will win Jeannie. Despite all the fuss, it turns out that Jeannie may not be available for the taking after all. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 1995
Picked as the spokesman for Florida Orange Juice after assuring their representative that he's a straight-arrow, meat-and-potatoes kind of guy, Hank (Jeffrey Tambor) soon finds himself facing controversy after Phil (Wallace Langham) finds a revealing video in the newfound spokesman's desk. After viewing the tape and witnessing Hank celebrating his birthday sans pants and in the company of a feisty pair of hookers, Phil sends a copy to a friend and plans a screening for the whole crew. After walking in on the screening, Hank panics at the thought of losing his spokesperson job and attempts to salvage his reputation before it's too late. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 1995
With the public readily absorbed in the ultra-sensationalistic O.J. Simpson murder trial, Phil (Wallace Langham) and Hank (Jeffrey Tambor) enter into a heated debate over due process. Meanwhile, after the falling-out of their relationship, Larry (Garry Shandling) has second thoughts about having Roseanne on an upcoming show. Though Larry attempts to resolve his issues with celebrity psychiatrist Dr. Reisman (Charles Cioffi), the show begins to suffer due to the doctor's well-intended but ultimately harmful (at least to the show) advice. As the show begins to suffer, Artie (Rip Torn) must remind Larry that his professional and personal feelings must remain separated in order for the show to succeed. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 1995
Left suddenly in the lurch when Darlene (Linda Doucett) leaves for a vacation, an overwhelmed Hank (Jeffrey Tambor) reluctantly takes Paula's (Janeane Garofalo) advice and hires a temporary assistant. A work dynamo, Brian (Scott Thompson) turns out to be just the kind of assistant Hank has been looking for, providing a well-timed permanent solution when Hank receives word that Darlene isn't coming back to the show. Meanwhile, Larry (Garry Shandling) begrudgingly permits Dana Carvey to perform an impression of him on the air. When Hank find out that Brian is gay, his sunshine and roses view of the workhorse assistant is suddenly dampened. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 1995
The job of a television producer can be highly stressfull and greatly under-appreciated, as Artie (Rip Torn) finds out when little things around the office begin to add up. After Artie's close friend Ryan O'Neal is bumped from an appearance on the show, Hank's (Jeffrey Tambor) incessant complaining and Larry's (Garry Shandling) indifference begin to grate on the already high-strung Artie. After he befriends Russian janitor Nikolae (Elya Baskin) while burning the midnight oil, the newfound friends leave obscene messages on Larry's machine to blow off some steam. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 1994
As season three of The Larry Sanders Show begins, it appears as if Larry (Garry Shandling) has followed through on his promise to quit the show and move to Montana. Just as Larry has taken up life in a cabin by the river and begins settling into life as a miserable recluse, Artie (Rip Torn) appears at his doorstep to inform the former host that the network is suing Larry for breach of contract. Secretly eager to jump back into show business, Larry secretly hires back the entire staff against Artie's pleas to take things slowly. Though the network owner insists that he doesn't want Larry back on the air, an impromptu lie by Artie buys Larry a second chance. Guest stars include David Warner, Shashawnee Hall, Robin Williams, and Bernadette Peters. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 1994
With his impending divorce nearly finalized, an increasingly troubled Hank (Jeffrey Tambor) begins exhibiting increasingly bizarre behavior and hitting on guests Sarah Jessica Parker and Mary Gross. With his desperation spiraling increasingly out of control, Hank hits on a visibly distressed Darlene (Linda Doucett) before checking into a hotel to embark on a hollow frenzy of sex and drugs. When the network begins to catch wind of Hank's plunge into darkness, Artie (Rip Torn) sets out to convince his old friend to stay away from destruction and join his old friends in the land of the living. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 1994
Larry (Garry Shandling) was already skating on thin ice with the network following his departure from the show, and now the suits upstairs are quickly tiring of Larry's constant on-air barbs made at their expense. Despite Artie's (Rip Torn) persistent pleas for him to let up, Larry's venom only becomes more potent. When Hank (Jeffrey Tambor) is injured during a skit, the network bigwigs finally decide to draw a line in the sand. With Artie's job and the future of the show on the line, Larry finally relents and offers an on-air apology...though Hank's subsequent threat to sue the network brings about an even more troublesome dilemma. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 1994
Though Larry vehemently refuses to admit that he has a problem, Artie (Rip Torn) and Roseanne stage an intervention after realizing that Larry's (Garry Shandling) addiction to painkillers is spiraling out of control. While Artie and Roseanne hold Larry at home and force him to quit cold turkey, suspicions around the office are aroused when Pat Sajak sits in for Larry during his week-long convalescence. Roseanne forces Larry to come clean with his crew, but their supportive display is spiked with cynicism when Paula (Janeane Garofalo) wins the office pool with her speculation that Larry's absence was drug-related. As Larry returns to the office longing for the company of Roseanne, the two express their feelings for one another over lunch, leading to an unexpected kiss and a proposal from Larry. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 1994
Darlene's (Linda Doucett) vow never to date anyone in show business is put to the test by a persistent Jon Lovitz in this episode of HBO's Emmy-winning late-night talk show satire. When Darlene is disturbed at the extravagant gifts bestowed upon her by Lovitz, an overprotective Hank (Jeffrey Tambor) takes matters into his own hands by telling Lovitz that Darlene is a lesbian. Not wanting to hurt Lovitz's feelings, Darleen decides to let the chips fall where they may and tell Lovitz the truth about why she never dates show business types -- they're too selfish. When Lovitz spots Beverly (Penny Johnson) sporting a bracelet he had given to Darlene, he takes Hank's ruse to heart and his feeling are crushed. As he walks off the show moments before air, Darlene has a change of heart and agrees to go on a date with Lovitz. Special guest stars include Mark Roberts, Elsa Raven, and Jon Lovitz. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 1994
Despite his outrageously destructive appearances on The Tonight Show and Arsenio, Bobcat Goldthwait is booked on The Larry Sanders Show and warned by Larry (Garry Shandling), Artie (Rip Torn), and Paula (Janeane Garofalo) not to repeat his troublesome escapades. Meanwhile, Larry loses his sidekick when Hank (Jeffrey Tambor), fueled by Regis Philbin's offer to jump ship and join his new show, sets his site on not joining Philbin, but taking his job. Following Artie's accusation that Hank's wife is destroying his career, Hank hands in his resignation. Figuring that he can always join Philbin, he is shocked when told Philbin's new show is still three years from air. Oblivious to Hank's hasty departure, Larry happily accepts his sidekick's return to the show, and Goldthwait proves as predictable as ever. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 1994
Hank (Jeffrey Tambor) must choose between his dedication to the show and his dedication to his marriage when his first wedding anniversary falls around the same time as the seventh anniversary of The Larry Sanders Show. After inviting Larry to his and Margaret's (Leah Lail) anniversary dinner, Margaret breaks the news to Larry that she's going to file for divorce. She cities Hank's dedication to Larry over her as the source of her frustration, and Hank ultimately decides that his loyalties lie firmly with the show. Special guest stars include Leah Lail, Joan Embery, Wayne Rogers, and Jeopardy stalwart Alex Trebek. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 1994
When Larry (Garry Shandling) makes a resolution to only endorse causes he truly believes in, his newfound philosophy is put to the test when it might result in the loss of an important guest. Though Larry is convinced that having Rob Reiner as an upcoming guest will add a touch of class to the show, Reiner's recommendation of Larry to host a benefit tests Larry's resolve. Despite Artie's (Rip Torn) warning that Reiner will cancel his appearance if Larry declines, the host sticks to his guns, and Reiner subsequently cancels with claims of a sprained ankle. Pulling rank on Hank (Jeffrey Tambor), who had picked up the hosting gig after Larry turned it down, Larry takes the job, hoping to catch Reiner in a lie. Guest stars include Richard Belzer, Rob Reiner, and Pauly Shore. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
