Robert Pirosh Movies
Though it is likely that Robert Pirosh was not specifically preparing for a career in advertising when he attended the Sorbonne and the University of Berlin, this was the line of work he pursued upon his return to the U.S. In 1934, Pirosh was signed as a junior writer at MGM, where he was partnered with another newcomer, George Seaton. Pirosh and Seaton were laboring away at... (read more) Republic Studios when, in 1935, they were brought back to MGM to contribute comedy material for the Marx Brothers' Night at the Opera (1935). Groucho Marx liked their work, retaining them for the Marx's next film, Day at the Races (1937). Though Pirosh's professional association with the Marx Brothers ended with this film, he remained a lifelong friend of Groucho's. In 1942, Pirosh received critical plaudits for his scriptwork on I Married a Witch (1942), directed by another close friend of the writer's, Rene Clair. Two years later, he launched his producing career with Danny Kaye's Up in Arms. In 1949, he earned an Academy Award for his script of Battleground, which he also produced. And in 1952, he received an Oscar nomination for the screenplay Go for Broke (1952), the first of his four directorial efforts. From 1957 to his retirement in 1968, Robert Pirosh served as a producer-writer on several TV programs, and as screenwriter for a handful of theatrical releases, the last of which, What's So Bad About Feeling Good? (1968), was produced, directed, and co-scripted by his former partner, George Seaton. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
The Waltons: The Carousel
1981
After the sudden death of her father, Ben's wife Cindy (Leslie Winston) has a bizarre dream about a carousel, and about a woman whose face she briefly glimpsed at her dad's...
The Waltons: The Prodigals
1980
Jeffrey (Keith Mitchell) and Josh (Todd Bridges) steal money from the Godsey's store to cover their losses in a crap game. But when the authorities catch up with them,...
The Waltons: The Triumph
1980
While leading his squadron into battle in Germany, Jason (Jon Walmsley) comes across a shell-shocked American soldier named Willis (Mark McClure). Despite his emotional...
The Waltons: The Outsider
1979
The Walton family is unpleasantly surprised when Ben (Eric Scott) comes home at the ungodly hour of 3 a.m. in the company of his girlfriend Cindy (Leslie Winston, in...
The Waltons: The Violated
1979
In the first episode of a two-part story, Red Cross volunteers Olivia (Michael Learned) and Mary Ellen (Judy Norton-Taylor) attempt to find out why young bride {%Darcy...
The Waltons: The Journal
1979
With John-Boy still missing in action somewhere in Belgium, his publishers ask the Walton family permission to publish his most recent manuscript. While the rest of the family...
The Waltons: The Changeling
1978
As she rapidly approaches the age of 13, Elizabeth (Kami Cotler) is having more than the usual share of difficulty adjusting to the changes in her mind and her metabolism. Her...
The Waltons: The Boosters
1978
When Ben (Eric Scott) announces plans to start up a fancy motel, Corabeth (Ronnie Claire Edwards) offers him financial assistance -- with the understanding, of course,...
Twice in a Lifetime
1974
In this comedy, a retired Navy cook lives his dreams. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi...
Bonanza: Riot!
1972
The shadow of the recent Attica uprising looms large over the October 3, 1972 Bonanza episode "Riot!" While on a tour of the Nevada State Prison, Ben Cartwright and several...
Bonanza: Blind Hunch
1971
Rip Torn guest-stars as Will Hewitt, a former soldier who was blinded in the last battle of the Civil War. Determined to solve the murder of his brother, Hewitt is given a...
Bonanza: Winter Kill
1971
The Virginia City Bank refuses to lend money to a group of Sierra Nevade ranchers who lost most of their stock during a particularly brutal winter. Ben Cartwright tries to come to...
Ironside: A Killing at the Track
1971
Broadway musical star Joel Grey appears in this episode as jockey Eddie Yeager, who is suspected of throwing several horse races. Ironside (Raymond Burr) wonders if Eddie is...
Family Affair: Wouldn't It Be Loverly
1970
After meeting a spoiled youngster (Kerry MacLane) whose parents cater to his every whim, Jody (Johnnie Whitaker) and Buffy (Anissa Jones) want to abandon all the house...
Ironside: Blackout
1970
San Francisco is rocked by a brace of explosions; one of these knocks out a major power station, while another plunges Police headquarters into total darkness. Despite the...
Bonanza: The Weary Willies
1970
Robert Pirosh's teleplay for this Bonanza episode was based on an actual 19th century phenomenon. In the years following the Civil War, many young and disillusioned...
Ironside: Return of the Hero
1968
Although he does not believe that decorated Vietnam veteran David Larkin (Gary Collins) is guilty of murder, Ironside (Raymond Burr) is duty-bound to turn over evidence that...
What's So Bad About Feeling Good?
1968
In this comedy, New York City undergoes a dramatic change when a toucan carrying a strange virus is smuggled through customs. In those it infects, the virus causes an intense...
A Gathering of Eagles
1963
A Gathering of Eagles stars Rock Hudson as a colonel in the peacetime Strategic Air Command. His devotion to his duty as a wing commander takes a toll on his men, his...
Combat!: The Chateau
1963
Searching for an evacuation hospital behind enemy lines, King Company medic Doc Walton (Steven Rogers) is captured along with Pvt. Braddock (Shecky Greene) and several...