Robert Lewin Movies
- 1988
Captain Picard finds himself in the middle of a nasty trade dispute between neighboring planets Ornara and Brekka. His involuntary involvement in this squabble endangers his chances of purchasing a valuable drug called Felissium and completing a vital mission of mercy. Unfortunately, the two warring planets intend to use this precious drug as a means of wielding power over each other, and at least one of the planets isn't playing by the rules. Written by Robert Lewin, Richard Manning and Hans Beimler, "Symbiosis" first aired April 23, 1988. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1988
During a pit-stop for repairs, the crew of the Enterprise is startled by a message on the main computer indicating an oncoming disaster. Only after ordering the evacuation of the vessel does Captain Picard discover that the computer was tampered with by aliens, who promptly steal the Enterprise and blast off for their own world, the dying planet Bynarus. A subplot involving Riker's romance with a woman he's met during a Holodeck-engendered trip to 1958 New Orleans unexpectedly figures into the main storyline. Written by Maurice Hurley and obert Lewin, "11001001" originally aired February 6, 1988, and later that year earned an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Sound Editing. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1988
Cadaverous character actor Vincent Schiavelli guest stars as the peddler in this Next Generation installment, which originally aired April 16, 1988. While searching for the missing space vessel U.S.S. Drake on the planet Minos, Captain Picard and Dr. Crusher vanish from sight. With Giordi LaForge left in charge, the Enterprise's away team must contend with a computerized super weapon, capable of wiping out virtually the entire Federation. "The Arsenal of Freedom" was scripted by Richard Manning and Hans Beimler, from a story by Maurice Hurley and Robert Lewin. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1988
Lt. Cmdr. Data and the rest of the crew pay a visit to Data's home planet in the Omicron Theta Star System, hoping to solve the mystery of his origin. Upon arrival, they find the planet deserted and stripped bare, save for a curious collection of body parts. Assembling these various limbs and organs, the crew create an android that looks exactly like Data, and this fabricated twin is very evil. Cowritten by Gene Roddenberry, Robert Lewin, and Maurice Hurley, "Datalore" first aired January 23, 1988. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1985
In this melodrama, a fourteen-year-old son tries to keep his father, who is suffering a mid-life crisis, just lost his job and his wife, from killing himself. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- 1980
Seizure: The Story of Kathy Morris is a fact-based TV movie, inspired by a book by Charles L. Mee. Penelope Milford stars as Kathy Morris, a 22-year-old Manhattan-based songstress. Kathy undergoes brain surgery to halt her occasional seizures. Unfortunately, her brain begins swelling, resulting in severe neurological damage. In a surprisingly dispassionate fashion, the film chronicles how Ms. Morris overcomes her handicap with the help of a skilled but brusque doctor (Leonard Nimoy), whose solicitous attitude towards his patient results in a reconciliation with his estranged wife. The Felliniesque climax of Seizure: The Story of Kathy Morris finds the real Kathy Morris taking over from Penelope Milford during a singing engagement. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1972
The premiere episode of Streets of San Francisco follows veteran SFPD detective lieutenant Mike Stone (Karl Malden) in his grim search for the killer of his old friend Officer Gus Charnovski (Edmond O'Brien), who was shot three days before his retirement after 30 years on the force. Stone's obsession takes a toll not only on his job performance, but also his relationship with his 28-year-old partner Steve Keller (Michael Douglas). Eileen Heckert contributes a poignant performance as Gus' widow Stella. Like all future episodes, this one is filmed completely on location, making good use of the tunnels then being constructed for the new San Francisco rapid-transit system. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1971
Two men kidnap Wendy Rankin (Belinda J. Montgomery), the daughter of a thief (Ray Rankin) who absconded with $400,000 ten years earlier. As the FBI endeavors to locate the kidnappers, Wendy is forced to relive a horrifying experience that occurred at the same time as the robbery. Interestingly, the part of Wendy's mother is played by Leave It to Beaver's Barbara Billingsley--whose character name is "June". ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1968
Gloria Foster essays the title role in the I Spy episode "Shana." In Acapulco, Shana offers to give a vial of top-secret rocket fuel to agents Kelly and Scotty. But there's a catch: In exchange, the agent must agree to rescue Shana's brother from his Communist captors. Featured in the cast are Albert Dekker as Indris, and Mary Wickes and Florence Halop as a brace of giddy American tourists. First broadcast on March 4, 1968, "Shana" was written by Robert Lewin. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
Eastern European movie mogul Miklos Klaar (J.D. Cannon) plans to combine genuine American newsreel footage with faked "re-enactments" to show US soldiers committing atrocities in Southeast Asia. The IMF's assignment is to discredit Klaar in the eyes of his government. Series regular Barbara Bain steals the show by posing as an aspiring young actress who will do anything to land a film role. "Action!" was written by Robert Lewin; the episode was first broadcast on March 4, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Steven Hill, Barbara Bain, (more)
- 1966
The IMF agents arrive in the Iron Curtain country of Lubjanka. Their mission: to topple the regime of dictator Janos Karq (William Keene), "The Butcher of the Balkans." The success of their scheme depends upon the photographic memory of embittered ex-agent Barrish (Albert Paulsen). If all else fails, the IMF will be forced to rely upon "Alternate Plan X59"--which may mean certain death for all concerned. Written by Robert Lewin, "Memory" first aired September 24, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Steven Hill, Barbara Bain, (more)
- 1966
The IMF agents arrive in Austria, where widowed American scientist Dr. Martha Zubrovnik (Beartice Straight) has fallen under the influence of the Communists. Though Dr. Zubrovnik is not a traitor, she has been hoodwinked into cooperating with the enemy by phony medium Sigismund Poljact (Donald Davis), who claims to be in contact with the spirit of the scientist's husband Kurt. With the help of genuine psychic consultant Ariana Domi (Martine Bartlett), Rollin and Barney pose as a paranormal research team in order to convince Dr. Zubrovnik that her husband does not want her to cooperate with the enemy. Written by Robert Lewin, "Zubrovnik's Ghost" first aired on November 26, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Steven Hill, Barbara Bain, (more)
- 1966
After he is robbed and beaten by a gang of punks, Richard Kimble (David Janssen)--or as he is currently identifying himself, "Richard Taylor"--falls under the scrutiny of ambitious policewoman Jane Washburn (Shirley Knight). Her suspicions aroused by the fact that Kimble refuses to report the mugging to the authorities, Jane handcuffs herself to the fugitive, determined not to let him leave her side until she finds out his whole story. This fascinating gender-bending variation on the 1957 "chase" film The Defiant Ones) reaches a nailbiting climax when both Kimble and his lovely captor find themselves at the mercy of a gun-wielding backwoodsman. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1965
Kelly and Scott are ordered to attend a medical convention in Japan, where it is rumored that a deadly bubonic plague developed by Communist Chinese scientists is about to be unleashed. The agents' task is complicated by the presence of overanxious, novice spy Vicki (Marlyn Mason), whose well-intentioned assistance could spell disaster for all concerned. Also appearing are veteran character actors Albert Salmi as Dr. Curlock and Rex Ingram as Dr. Bingham. Written by Robert Lewin, "Weight of the World" was first telecast on December 1, 1965. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1965
Laura Devon plays the title character in the bittersweet I Spy episode "Tatia." Secret agent Kelly falls in love with photojournalist Tatia Loring, who is writing a story about his tennis career. Meanwhile, Kelly's partner Scott uncovers circumstantial evidence linking Tatia to the murders of three, maybe four fellow agents. But Kelly refuses to believe Scotty's suspicions, leading to a row which could permanently sever their friendship -- and cost them their lives. Written by Robert Lewin, "Tatia" was originally seen on November 17, 1965. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1964
The Board of Education warns that Munsters that little Eddie's grades must improve immediately or he'll be expelled. To this end, Eddie (Butch Patrick) builds a robot for an upcoming science fair. Alas, the robot is accidentally sabotaged just before its unveiling--compelling Herman (Fred Gwynne) to come to the rescue in his inimitable flat-headed, flat-footed fashion! Dick Simmons, the former star of the popular 1950s adventure series Sergeant Preston of the Yukon, appears as Mr. Balding. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1962
In this drama, a young mother refuses to marry her son's father because he is too violent. The young father has a secret brother, a mute, whom his ashamed parents have locked away in an insane asylum. One day a cruel guard turns a hose upon him and, because he is deathly afraid of water, the terrified young man escapes. Later he meets his nephew and the two become friends. Soon after, the quiet misanthrope sees his new friend drowning. Overcoming his fear, the fellow jumps in to save the lad. He is carrying the unconscious boy to safety when the posse appears. Thinking he has hurt the boy, they beat the man and return him to the hospital. Later the boy runs away to be with the mute and his father pursues him. Once there, the boy locks his father in a room filled with other patients. It is then that the father is forced to realize that the patients are gentle and will not hurt his son. He promises to visit his brother the next day, causing the elated brother to speak for the first time in years. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- James Drury, Jan Shepard, (more)
- 1956
Bold and the Brave traces the destinies of three American soldiers stationed in Italy during World War II. Wendell Corey is top-billed as an idealistic soul who doesn't believe in killing. Don Taylor portrays a religious bigot, who can't see anything in terms other than Good and Evil. The most intriguing (and entertaining) member of the trio is Mickey Rooney, an inveterate gambler who runs a floating crap game up and down the Italian front. Since Rooney frequently declares that he's building up enough money to open a fancy New York restaurant, it's a foregone conclusion that he's not going to get out of the war alive. The title song for Bold and the Brave was cowritten by Mickey Rooney and Ross Bagdasarian, the latter best known as the creator of Alvin and the Chipmunks. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Wendell Corey, Mickey Rooney, (more)
