Season 1, Episode 7
The Color of Truth - August 8, 1955 (3 May 1989)
Sam leaps into the body of an elderly black man, Jesse Tyler, in the US South. It's 1955 and racism is institutionalized. Not realizing initially that he is black, Sam commits a major error when he takes a seat in the local diner, raising the ire of a couple of local rednecks. Sam learns that Jesse is chauffeur to Miss Melny Trafford, a highly respected local citizen. The US civil rights movement has yet to begin, but Sam decides he's going to take action.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Wednesday, Nov. 28 - Darkroom: 3 Episodes
Darkroom (1981–1982)
TV Series
An anthology horror/thriller series, along the same lines as "Twilight Zone" or "Night Gallery." Each week features a new story and a new cast.
S1, Ep9 Dec. 25, 1981 The Partnership
An old man's eerie partnership allows him to live well in a crumbling town. Tad...Pat Buttram, Biker...David Carradine
S1, Ep10 Dec. 25, 1981 Daisies
A botanist (Lloyd Bochner) is working with plants to learn a way to communicate to them. Louise...Rue McClanahan
S1, Ep11 Dec. 25, 1981 Catnip
A ruthless young man (Cyril O'Reilly) is stalked by a demonic black cat. Mrs Mingle...Jocelyn Brando, Loretta...Karin Argoud
An anthology horror/thriller series, along the same lines as "Twilight Zone" or "Night Gallery." Each week features a new story and a new cast.
S1, Ep9 Dec. 25, 1981 The Partnership
An old man's eerie partnership allows him to live well in a crumbling town. Tad...Pat Buttram, Biker...David Carradine
S1, Ep10 Dec. 25, 1981 Daisies
A botanist (Lloyd Bochner) is working with plants to learn a way to communicate to them. Louise...Rue McClanahan
S1, Ep11 Dec. 25, 1981 Catnip
A ruthless young man (Cyril O'Reilly) is stalked by a demonic black cat. Mrs Mingle...Jocelyn Brando, Loretta...Karin Argoud
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Tuesday, Nov. 27 - Lovejoy: No Strings
Season 3, Episode 3
No Strings (26 Jan. 1992)
Irish band Hothouse Flowers,whose roadie Declan is a friend of Tinker, stay with Lady Jane whilst performing a charity concert but after the gig it seems that events organizer Ray Morgan has decamped with the money. To make up the shortfall the band decide to sell a valuable Celtic harp,but this too is stolen. Lovejoy catches up with Morgan at an auction to recoup the cash but it's down to Tinker to divulge what happened to the harp. Victoria meanwhile returns to Peru having turned down Lovejoy's offer of marriage.
Irish band Hothouse Flowers,whose roadie Declan is a friend of Tinker, stay with Lady Jane whilst performing a charity concert but after the gig it seems that events organizer Ray Morgan has decamped with the money. To make up the shortfall the band decide to sell a valuable Celtic harp,but this too is stolen. Lovejoy catches up with Morgan at an auction to recoup the cash but it's down to Tinker to divulge what happened to the harp. Victoria meanwhile returns to Peru having turned down Lovejoy's offer of marriage.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Monday, Nov. 26 - Evelyn Prentice
Evelyn Prentice (1934)
Evelyn Prentice is the respected wife of a high-profile New York attorney. Despite the prestige and status she enjoys, she feels neglected and out of boredom becomes involved with an unscrupulous womanizing poet, who gives her the attention she craves. She eventually finds herself a victim of blackmail and becomes involved in his murder. When another woman is accused of the crime, she begs her husband to defend her.
Evelyn Prentice is the respected wife of a high-profile New York attorney. Despite the prestige and status she enjoys, she feels neglected and out of boredom becomes involved with an unscrupulous womanizing poet, who gives her the attention she craves. She eventually finds herself a victim of blackmail and becomes involved in his murder. When another woman is accused of the crime, she begs her husband to defend her.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Sunday, Nov. 25 - Suspense: The Kiss-Off
Suspense (1949–1954)
TV Series
The Kiss-Off Season 5, Episode 20 (3 Mar. 1953)
Tom Walker, an ex-convict who was wrongly convicted and just released, holds up a tax office and leaves behind an obvious clue as to his identity. He gives the bag of money to his patient girlfriend and sends her ahead to Florida saying he'll join her soon. Soon enough, he gets the expected visit from the DA and cop who wrongly convicted him. Tom intends to make fools of his former persecutors.
The Kiss-Off Season 5, Episode 20 (3 Mar. 1953)
Tom Walker, an ex-convict who was wrongly convicted and just released, holds up a tax office and leaves behind an obvious clue as to his identity. He gives the bag of money to his patient girlfriend and sends her ahead to Florida saying he'll join her soon. Soon enough, he gets the expected visit from the DA and cop who wrongly convicted him. Tom intends to make fools of his former persecutors.
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Saturday, Nov. 24 - The Last Time I Saw Paris
The Last Time I Saw Paris (1954)
A reporter falls in love and marries a woman. He has a job and writes novels. He gives up writing. The marriage falters.
A reporter falls in love and marries a woman. He has a job and writes novels. He gives up writing. The marriage falters.
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Friday, Nov. 23 Triple Feature!! L.A. is My Home Town
L.A. Is My Home Town (1976)
In this documentary, join Ian Whitcomb (singer of the top ten smash YOU TURN ME ON), an ex-British rock personality now living in Hollywood, as he takes a tongue-in-cheek tour of the City Of Angels. He gives us a look at the 350,000 members of the Southern California British community in this highly irreverent and very funny potpourri of Hollywood landmarks, Los Angeles history, and contemporary UK exiles! See him interview such personalities as Consul General Thomas Aston and former British Ambassador Sir Peter Ramsbottom, record producer Peter Asher and 'nude photographer' Roy Dean.
In this documentary, join Ian Whitcomb (singer of the top ten smash YOU TURN ME ON), an ex-British rock personality now living in Hollywood, as he takes a tongue-in-cheek tour of the City Of Angels. He gives us a look at the 350,000 members of the Southern California British community in this highly irreverent and very funny potpourri of Hollywood landmarks, Los Angeles history, and contemporary UK exiles! See him interview such personalities as Consul General Thomas Aston and former British Ambassador Sir Peter Ramsbottom, record producer Peter Asher and 'nude photographer' Roy Dean.
Friday, Nov. 23 Double Feature! - Lovejoy: Out to Lunch
Out to Lunch Season 3, Episode 2 (19 Jan. 1992)
After spending the weekend with Victoria Lovejoy takes her to an antiques fair and cannot believe his luck when he picks up a set of paintings by famous artist Lionel Beckwith for a mere twelve pounds. He sells them to a local gallery but is interrupted by Beckwith himself, claiming they are forgeries. A little detective work on Lovejoy's part reveals Beckwith's reasons for wanting supposedly adverse publicity as interest in his work is falling. Lady Jane saves the day for Eric after he is conned by a supposedly bereaved pensioner.
After spending the weekend with Victoria Lovejoy takes her to an antiques fair and cannot believe his luck when he picks up a set of paintings by famous artist Lionel Beckwith for a mere twelve pounds. He sells them to a local gallery but is interrupted by Beckwith himself, claiming they are forgeries. A little detective work on Lovejoy's part reveals Beckwith's reasons for wanting supposedly adverse publicity as interest in his work is falling. Lady Jane saves the day for Eric after he is conned by a supposedly bereaved pensioner.
Friday, Nov. 23 - Wives and Lovers
Wives and Lovers (1963)
In this romantic comedy, Bill Austin (Van Johnson) is an unsuccessful writer who lives in a forlorn New York tenement while his wife Bertie (Janet Leigh) earns an income for both of them. Their lives change dramatically when Bill's first novel becomes a best-seller. Bill persuades Bertie to quit her job and move to a grand house in an upscale suburb. Leaving his wife alone most of the time, Bill begins working long hours on Broadway adapting his novel for the theater, and he spends increasing amounts of time with his attractive agent, Lucinda Ford (Martha Hyer). Bertie suspects the worst and begins courting an actor, Gar Aldrich (Jeremy Slate).
In this romantic comedy, Bill Austin (Van Johnson) is an unsuccessful writer who lives in a forlorn New York tenement while his wife Bertie (Janet Leigh) earns an income for both of them. Their lives change dramatically when Bill's first novel becomes a best-seller. Bill persuades Bertie to quit her job and move to a grand house in an upscale suburb. Leaving his wife alone most of the time, Bill begins working long hours on Broadway adapting his novel for the theater, and he spends increasing amounts of time with his attractive agent, Lucinda Ford (Martha Hyer). Bertie suspects the worst and begins courting an actor, Gar Aldrich (Jeremy Slate).
Friday, November 23, 2012
Thursday, Nov. 22 Double Feature! Sleepy Eyes of Death 2: Sword of Adventure
Sleepy Eyes of Death: Sword of Adventure (1964)
Nemuri Kyoshiro 2: Shôbu (original title)
Wandering samurai Nemuri Kyoshiro (Raizô Ichikawa) finds a bulls-eye on his back after befriending the shogunate's tightfisted financial adviser, Asahina, who's earned the wrath of the shogun's self-indulgent daughter for cutting off her allowance. The enraged princess promptly hatches a scheme to have Asahina bumped off -- along with his protector, Kyoshiro.
Wandering samurai Nemuri Kyoshiro (Raizô Ichikawa) finds a bulls-eye on his back after befriending the shogunate's tightfisted financial adviser, Asahina, who's earned the wrath of the shogun's self-indulgent daughter for cutting off her allowance. The enraged princess promptly hatches a scheme to have Asahina bumped off -- along with his protector, Kyoshiro.
Thursday, Nov. 22 - The Black Panther
The Black Panther (1977)
Based on the true story of Donald Neilson, an ex-military man who goes on a crime spree which culminates in the abduction of teenage heiress Leslie Whittle. Set around Stoke this film was made just a few years after the events took place and was banned in many cinemas in the Midlands area.
Based on the true story of Donald Neilson, an ex-military man who goes on a crime spree which culminates in the abduction of teenage heiress Leslie Whittle. Set around Stoke this film was made just a few years after the events took place and was banned in many cinemas in the Midlands area.
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Wednesday, Nov. 21 - Street of Chance
Street of Chance (1942)
Frank Thompson (Burgess Meredith), awakens in the middle of the street, after wreckage falling from a building in New York City hits him in the head. Frank soon discovers that his apartment has been rented out for a year and his wife Virginia has been living on her own elsewhere.
Frank confronts Virginia (Louise Platt), who is shocked to see the husband who disappeared without explanation a year earlier. As Frank slowly pieces together his old life, it turns out he is running from a murder he cannot remember committing, and only an old, paralyzed woman can clear him.
Frank Thompson (Burgess Meredith), awakens in the middle of the street, after wreckage falling from a building in New York City hits him in the head. Frank soon discovers that his apartment has been rented out for a year and his wife Virginia has been living on her own elsewhere.
Frank confronts Virginia (Louise Platt), who is shocked to see the husband who disappeared without explanation a year earlier. As Frank slowly pieces together his old life, it turns out he is running from a murder he cannot remember committing, and only an old, paralyzed woman can clear him.
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