James Burrows Mr. Must See TV by Jay S. Jacobs James Burrows has arguably given America more belly laughs over the years than anyone else, and yet many people do not even know his name. As arguably the most prolific comedy director in television over the past five decades, Burrows has shaped such classic series … Continue reading
Matthew Perry Is Looking For Something to Go On by Jay S. Jacobs Having played one–sixth of the classic sitcom ensemble of Friends, Matthew Perry is a face that we are comfortable with in our living rooms. As Chandler Bing – arguably the most neurotic of that highly–caffeinated crew – Perry spent a decade asking … Continue reading
17 AGAIN (2009) Starring Zac Efron, Matthew Perry, Leslie Mann, Thomas Lennon, Melora Hardin, Michelle Trachtenberg, Jim Gaffigan, Sterling Knight, Hunter Parrish and Brian Doyle Murray. Screenplay by Jason Filardi. Directed by Burr Steers. Distributed by New Line Cinema. 102 minutes. Rated PG-13. It’s a simple bit of wish fulfillment, but one that is universal. … Continue reading
Charles in Charge The Complete First Season (1984-1985) (Universal-2006) Scott Baio, formerly of Happy Days and Joanie Loves Chachi fame, plays Charles, a stylin’ mid-80s college student (dig those skinny ties, suspenders and sweater vests) who decides to pay for his tuition and get free board by playing nanny for a suburban couple and their group of precocious kids. It … Continue reading
THE WHOLE TEN YARDS (2004) Starring Bruce Willis, Matthew Perry, Amanda Peet, Natasha Henstridge, Kevin Pollak, Frank Collison, Johnny Messner, Silas Weir Mitchell, Tasha Smith, Elisa Gallay, Tallullah Belle Willis, Johnny Williams, George Zapata, Carlo Zapata, McNally Sagal, Ned Bellamy and Amy Pietz. Screenplay by George Gallo. Directed by Howard Deutch. Distributed by Franchise Pictures. … Continue reading
DISNEY’S THE KID (2000) Starring Bruce Willis, Spencer Breslin, Emily Mortimer, Lily Tomlin, Chi McBride, Jean Smart, Dana Ivey, Daniel van Bargen, Stanley Anderson, Vernee Watson-Johnson, Larry King, Jeri Ryan, Kevon Edmunds and Matthew Perry. Screenplay by Audrey Wells. Directed by Jon Turtletaub. Distributed by Walt Disney Pictures. 104 minutes. Rated PG. Alert the media! … Continue reading
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