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In California, a group of women struggle with personal problems as their paths intertwine in unexpected ways. Dr. Elaine Keener, the sole caretaker for her aging mother, turns to tarot card reader Christine for spiritual aid. Christine grapples with her own angst due to her lover's debilitating illness. Meanwhile, a bank manager deals with an unwanted pregnancy, two sisters pursue romantic interests and a housewife gets back into the dating game.

Deal of the Century

Act like Ray Kasternak

event1983 star_border 4.8 top_panel_open

Arms dealers from several companies vie to sell the most expensive and highest tech weapons to a South American dictator. There are complications; understanding the exact nature of how 'gifts' are used to grease the wheels of a sale, a religious conversion from one of the salesman and a romance that begins to grow between two competitors.

The Preacher's Wife

Act like Joe Hamilton

event1996 star_border 5.8 top_panel_open

Good-natured Reverend Henry Biggs finds that his marriage to choir mistress Julia is flagging, due to his constant absence caring for the deprived neighborhood they live in. On top of all this, his church is coming under threat from property developer Joe Hamilton. In desperation, Biggs prays to God for help – which arrives in the form of an angel named Dudley.

Waiting to Exhale

Act like Marvin

event1995 star_border 6.3 top_panel_open

Cheated on, mistreated and stepped on, the women are holding their breath, waiting for the elusive "good man" to break a string of less-than-stellar lovers. Friends and confidants Vannah, Bernie, Glo and Robin talk it all out, determined to find a better way to breathe.

Broadway's Lost Treasures II

Act like Jelly Roll Morton (segment "Jelly's Last Jam")

event2004 star_border 8 top_panel_open

The annual Tony Award broadcast provides the only filmed record of Broadway's best for audiences to experience as if they were front-row-center on opening night. This second compilation of great musical moments from the Tonys features another dazzling array of stars and performances. Hosts Lauren Bacall, Bebe Neuwirth, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Jerry Orbach introduce these one-of-a-kind performances and share their personal Broadway and Tony memories.

Renaissance Man

Act like Sergeant Cass

event1994 star_border 6.1 top_panel_open

An advertising man is slowly sliding downhill. When he is fired from his job in Detroit, he signs up for unemployment. One day they find him a job: teaching thinking skills to Army recruits. He arrives on base to find that there is no structure set up for the class.

The Muppets Take Manhattan

Act like Rollerskater

event1984 star_border 6.5 top_panel_open

When the Muppets graduate from Danhurst College, they take their song-filled senior revue to New York City, only to learn that it isn't easy to find a producer who's willing to back a show starring a frog and a pig. Of course, Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy won't take no for an answer, launching a search for someone to take them to Broadway.

Milt & Honi

Act like himself

top_panel_open

The story of legendary jazz bassist Milt Hinton and tap dancer Charles "Honi" Coles offers a front row seat to the creation of Jazz History. The film includes rehearsals, practice sessions, photographs, historical film footage, as well as a lunch break interview at New York's China Song restaurant in which the artists discuss everything from the mathematical principles of music to the dance acts who played the Apollo. The film also features a special appearance by choreographer/tap dancer Brenda Bufalino.

Shirley MacLaine... Illusions

Act like Self

event1982 star_border 7 top_panel_open

Shirley MacLaine uses music and drama to look at ways in which things are not necessarily what they seem to be.

I Love Liberty

Act like Self

event1982 top_panel_open

An all-star variety special saluting America.

A Rage in Harlem

Act like Goldy

event1991 star_border 5.5 top_panel_open

A beautiful black gangster's moll flees to Harlem with a trunkload of gold after a shootout, unaware that the rest of the gang, and a few other unsavoury characters, are on her trail. A pudgy momma's boy becomes the object of her affections and the unlikely hero of the tale.

Running Scared

Act like Ray Hughes

event1986 star_border 6.1 top_panel_open

Two street-wise Chicago cops have to shake off some rust after returning from a Key West vacation to pursue a drug dealer that nearly killed them in the past.

Making History: Mel Brooks on Creating the World

Act like Self (archive footage)

event2009 top_panel_open

Documentary on the making of Mel Brooks' classic comedy "History of the World, Part 1."

White Nights

Act like Raymond Greenwood

event1985 star_border 6.7 top_panel_open

After his plane crashes in Siberia, a Russian dancer, who defected to the West, is held prisoner in the Soviet Union. The KGB keeps him under watch and tries to convince him to become a dancer for the Kirov Academy of Ballet again. Determined to escape, he befriends a black American expatriate and his pregnant Russian wife, who agree to help him escape to the American Embassy.

Eve of Destruction

Act like Colonel Jim McQuade

event1991 star_border 4.6 top_panel_open

Eve is a military robot made to look exactly like her creator, Dr. Eve Simmons. When she is damaged during a bank robbery, the robot becomes an unstoppable killing machine. Colonel Jim McQuade is assigned to stop the robot and with the help from Dr. Simmons they have to predict where she will go next.

Once in the Life

Act like Ruffhouse

event2000 star_border 4.4 top_panel_open

Two estranged half-brothers, Billy and Torch, reconnect during a brief jail stay. 20/20 Mike concocts a scheme in which the two of them will steal dope from some young couriers. The heist goes wrong when Billy shoots the couriers dead. They hole up in an abandoned building, and 20/20 Mike seeks help from an old cell mate, Tony.

Off Limits

Act like Albaby Perkins

event1988 star_border 5.7 top_panel_open

McGriff and Albaby are probably doing the worst law enforcement job in the world - they are plain clothes U.S. military policemen on duty in war-time Saigon. However, their job becomes even harder when they start investigating the serial killings of local prostitutes. Their prime suspect is high ranking U.S. Army officer which brings their lives in danger.

Tap

Act like Max Washington

event1989 star_border 6.8 top_panel_open

Max Washington has just been released from prison after serving time for burglary. He returns to his old hangout, a hoofer club. His old girl friend, Amy, who still works at the club as a Tap instructor, is less than thrilled to see him. Her father, Little Mo, is happy to see him, because he has plans for a show involving Max. In addition, Max's old partners in crime have another job for him.

Mad Dog Time

Act like Jules Flamingo

event1996 star_border 5.4 top_panel_open

With his boss in the madhouse, a mobster is temporary boss of the criminal empire just as vicious rivals threaten the control of the empire.

Bojangles

Act like Bojangles

event2001 star_border 8 top_panel_open

The life of Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, African-American tap-dancing star of stage and screen. In 1916, Robinson was a successful vaudeville performer and considered the finest tap dancer of his generation. At the peak of his career, he was the highest paid Black entertainer, but for all the joy he gave others, his life was anything but happy, there was a great deal of tragedy in himself. He died broke and penniless.

Good Luck

Act like Bernard 'Bern' Lemley

event1997 star_border 4.7 top_panel_open

Bernard "Bern" Lemly (Gregory Hines) is fed up with being in a wheelchair and wants more out of life. Meanwhile, former football player Tony "Ole" Olezniak (Vincent D'Onofrio) is stewing after recently losing his sight. The men soon realize they can put their frustrated energy to good use by competing in a whitewater rafting race on Oregon's Rouge River. In the process, they discover their disabilities don't have to destroy their dreams.

The Red Sneakers

Act like Zeke

event2002 star_border 3.8

Who Killed Atlanta's Children?

Act like Ron Larson

event2000 star_border 5.5 top_panel_open

From 1979 to 1981, 29 African-American males, mostly children, were either missing or found murdered in metro Atlanta. The cases plagued the city until 1982, when Wayne Wiiliams was convicted of the murders of two adult men. Authorities then considered the other cases closed. Some of the parents of the slain children were critical of the way the cases were handled and believed there was some sort of cover up. Nearly four years after the conviction of Williams, "Spin" magazine editor Ron Larson and reporter Pat Laughlin come to Atlanta in search of the truth.

Dead Air

Act like Mark Jannek / Jim Sheppard

event1994 star_border 5.2 top_panel_open

A distraught disc jockey seeks out a mystery caller who may be the killer of his girlfriend.

Kangaroo Court

event1994 top_panel_open

Oscar nominated short film from 1994. Directed by Sean Astin!

Santa, Baby!

Act like Noel (voice)

event2001 star_border 3.8 top_panel_open

Songwriter Noel is struggling to write a hit song, and so he takes his frustrations out on his family. His daughter Dakota is granted one wih for doing a good deed and she wishes that her daddy will write a hit song. There is a sub-plot about kindness to animals that has almost nothing to do with the main story.

Uncovering Wolfen

Act like Self (archive footage)

event2015 top_panel_open

After the huge financial and cultural success of WOODSTOCK (1970), filmmaker and political activist Michael Wadleigh spent many years in Hollywood writing scripts that were never produced. However, WOLFEN (1981), his only other major motion picture, was. After that he would never complete another feature film again. This is the story of that film.

Steve Martin's Best Show Ever

Act like Self / Lionel Foot

event1981 star_border 6.7 top_panel_open

Steve Martin's fourth NBC special was in the spirit of his previous association with Saturday Night Live. It was broadcast live from Studio 8H, produced by Lorne Michaels and featured some original cast members of the show.

Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration

Act like Self

event1990 star_border 9 top_panel_open

Celebrating Sammy Davis Jr 's 60th anniversary in show business, including musical,comic and dancing performers.

Night of 100 Stars II

Act like Self

event1985 star_border 8 top_panel_open

This special is the second "Night of 100 Stars" to benefit The Actors Fund of America. Edited from a seven-hour live entertainment marathon that was taped February 17, 1985, at New York's Radio City Music Hall, this sequel to the 1982 "Night of 100 Stars" special features 288 celebrities.

Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story

Act like Self (uncredited)

event2002 top_panel_open

The story of the short film from the beginning of the movies in the 1890s, when all movies were shorts, through the 1950s when short subjects virtually disappeared from theaters.

The Cherokee Kid

Act like The Undertaker / Jedediah Turner

event1996 star_border 5.2 top_panel_open

Isaih Turner didn’t want to be a hero-all he wanted was revenge. Orphaned when both his parents were cruelly murdered by the wealthy and powerful Cyrus Bloomington, the young Isaiah grew up with one air in mind: to find the man who killed his folks and take him down.

Amazing Stories: The Movie IV

Act like Falsworth (archive footage)

event1995 top_panel_open

Four tales are compiled from the popular television series. After a death row inmate (Patrick Swayze) is struck by lightning, he discovers he's received the Christ-like ability to heal others, prompting a race to save him from the electric chair. An author (Sam Waterston) is haunted by an apparition in mirrors. A psychic (Gregory Hines) reads the mind of a serial killer but doesn't know which member of his audience the thoughts come from. A painter (Harvey Keitel) mourns his wife's death.

About Tap

Act like Self

event1985 star_border 6.7 top_panel_open

ABOUT TAP features stylistic performances and recollections by three of America’s leading male tap dancers: Steve Condos, Jimmy Slyde, and Chuck Green.

Puss in Boots

Act like Edgar - Miller's Son

event1985 star_border 5 top_panel_open

A young man (Gregory Hines) journeys from rags-to-riches thanks to his talented Puss in Boots (Ben Vereen). Starring Ben Vereen, Gregory Hines, Alfre Woodard, George Kirby, and Brock Peters. Narrated by Shelley Duvall.

Jammin': Jelly Roll Morton on Broadway

Act like Himself

event1992 star_border 8 top_panel_open

A behind the scenes look at the Broadway production of Jelly's Last Jam, including a tribute to jazz musician and composer Jelly Roll Morton. Gregory Hines and George C. Wolfe, who wrote the book for Jelly's Last Jam, are interviewed. Includes scenes from the show.

Color of Justice

Act like Reverend Walton

event1997 star_border 5.5 top_panel_open

Four young black men kill a white woman. Now the D.A. is very cautious how to pursue this case because it might start a riot. And adding fuel to the fire is a bombastic and vocal black community leader, who's saying that they will not have a fair trial and that they were justified in their actions because they were in fear for their lives

Eubie!

event1980 top_panel_open

Eubie! began life as a Broadway musical, celebrating the life and work of legendary black entertainer/composer Eubie Blake. This taped version was specially prepared for cable TV in 1981, then released on videocassette a few years later. Gregory and Maurice Hines head the exuberant, toe-tapping cast. Among the highlights are such Blake standards as "I'm Just Wild About Harry". The race issue is brought into play every once in a while, but never in such an omnipresent fashion as to dampen the spirits of this sparkling example of Broadway at its best.

A Stranger in Town

Act like Barnes

event1995 star_border 6 top_panel_open

In this made-for-TV movie, Kay's (Jean Smart) small-town life allows her to manage the challenges of caring for her sick baby. But when a mysterious stranger (Gregory Hines) invades her home and reveals that he knows all too many things about Kay's past, she must work fast to preserve her peace -- even if it means taking matters and the law into her own hands.

Friendly Fire: Making of an Urban Legend

Act like Self (archive footage)

event2003 star_border 4.5 top_panel_open

Cast and crew offer up a nice overview piece, discussing the picture's authenticity, real life in the time of "Boyz n the Hood," the parallels between Singleton's real life and his film, the process of making the film, the casting process, the quality of the script, the film's reception, its Oscar nominations, and its legacy.

It's Black Entertainment

Act like Self

event2002 star_border 8 top_panel_open

A star-studded tribute (from the creators of That's Entertainment) to the contributions of Afro-Americans in film over the last century. Vanessa Williams traces the struggles and triumphs of the superstars of music and film. Among the many artists featured are: Whitney Houston, Ella Fitzgerald, Sammy Davis Jr., Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Cab Calloway, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, Ella Fitzgerald, and Little Richard, Also included are today's contemporary superstars: Snoop Dogg, Ice T, Quincy Jones, Spike Lee, Russell Simmons, and many, more! 80 minutes plus DVD bonus features.

White Lie

Act like Len Madison Jr.

event1991 star_border 6 top_panel_open

A black New York man returns to his southern hometown to investigate his father's lynching at the hands of a white mob.

T Bone N Weasel

Act like T Bone

event1992 star_border 3 top_panel_open

A couple of con men look for paradise in a stolen car.

Subway Stories

Act like Jack (segment "Manhattan Miracle")

event1997 star_border 6 top_panel_open

An anthology of 10 stories depicting real-life incidents of subway riders in New York City, which range from compassion and love to violence and loss.

Wolfen

Act like Whittington

event1981 star_border 5.9 top_panel_open

A New York City cop and an expert criminologist trying to solve a series of grisly deaths in which the victims have seemingly been maimed by feral animals discover a sinister connection between the crimes and an old legend.

American Tap

Act like (archive footage)

event2018 star_border 6 top_panel_open

The history of tap is an ever-evolving panorama of inclusion, adversity, and reinvention. This in-depth documentary is an absorbing narrative about a quintessentially American dance form—from its origins, to the historic and cultural events that shaped it, to its present day rebirth as a vibrant art form.

The Tic Code

Act like Tyrone Pike

event1998 star_border 5.4 top_panel_open

A 10 year old gifted boy wants to be a jazz pianist much to the chagrin of his more classical oriented piano instructor. With his mother's help, he is an underage regular at a local nightspot, where he is teamed up with a sax superstar. Both come to learn that each suffers from Tourette's Syndrome (thus the film title). The older man has developed mannerisms to cover up his own fallibilities and resents the boy and his mother's acceptance of the disease.

Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back

Act like Self (archive footage)

event2019 star_border 5 top_panel_open

Maurice Hines, a charming, gay African-American entertainer navigates the complications of show business while grieving the loss of his more famous, often estranged younger brother, tap dance legend Gregory Hines.

Small Steps, Big Strides: The Black Experience in Hollywood

Act like Self

event1998 top_panel_open

Louis Gossett Jr. takes viewers through a special documentary celebration of the groundbreaking achievements of African-American performers and their contributions to Hollywood filmmaking. Spectacular film clips, rare behind-the-scenes footage, archival photographs and fascinating interviews chronicle nearly a century of tribulation and triumph. Gazing at the outstanding range of African-American stars on today's movie screens, it is hard to imagine a time when there were no black leading men or women, a time when all of the roles available for people of color were considerably less heroic than they are now. Social progress came in small steps on the silver screen, film by film, for equal visibility and dignity on the silver screen; now it is possible to honor their struggles, their talent and their sacrifices.

Amazing Stories

Act like Falsworth (1 ep.)

event1985 star_border 7.5 top_panel_open

A truly amazing, fantastical, science fiction, funny and odd, and sometimes scary, sad and endearing anthology series presented by Steven Spielberg with guest appearances by many famous actors, actresses, and directors.

Charlie Rose

Act like Self (Archive footage) (1 ep.)

event1991 star_border 5.6 top_panel_open

Acclaimed interviewer and Emmy-winning journalist Charlie Rose engages a wide range of guests, including philosophers, writers, politicians, athletes, entertainers, artists, business leaders, scientists, educators, and other newsmakers in one-on-one interviews and round-table discussions.

Will & Grace

Act like Ben Doucette (8 ep.)

event1998 star_border 6.8 top_panel_open

Will Truman and Grace Adler are best friends living in New York, and when Grace's engagement falls apart, she moves in with Will. Together, along with their friends, they go through the trials of dating, sex, relationships and their careers, butting heads at times but ultimately supporting one another while exchanging plenty of witty banter along the way.

Little Bill

Act like William "Big Bill" Glover (voice) (47 ep.)

event1999 star_border 6.6 top_panel_open

Little Bill is a television show for children that is presently on Nick Jr. The stories are based on Bill Cosby's Little Bill book series, set in Philadelphia and feature Bill Jr. learning a lesson or moral. It was developed through research and in consultation with a panel of educational consultants. The show also aired on CBS as part of Nick Jr. on CBS, from September 16, 2000 - September 7, 2002, then as part of Nick on CBS from August 2, 2003 - September 10, 2005. The show returned with the return of Nick Jr. on CBS on September 17, 2005, and seen through September 9, 2006 when the block was replaced with The KOL Secret Slumber Party on CBS. The series went back into production in fall 2006 and a new season of 6 episodes aired on Noggin throughout April and July 2007, ending in the later month. Reruns are played on Nick Jr., on BET, as of January 7, 2008, and on Centric, as of May 1, 2010. Sonia Manzano, best known for playing Maria Rodriguez on Sesame Street, was a frequent writer for the show.

The Oscars

Act like Self (2 ep.)

event1953 star_border 7 top_panel_open

An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a statuette, officially the Academy Award of Merit, that is better known by its nickname Oscar.

The Gregory Hines Show

Act like Ben Stevenson (22 ep.)

event1997 top_panel_open

The Gregory Hines Show is an American television sitcom that aired on CBS. The series premiered on Monday, September 15, 1997 before airing on September 19, 1997 as a part of the network's Block Party Friday night lineup. It ended its run on February 27, 1998 with 15 episodes aired, out of the 22 that were produced. It was the only show on the Block Party lineup that was not produced by Miller-Boyett Productions.

Lost at Home

Act like Jordan King (4 ep.)

event2003 top_panel_open

Lost at Home is the name of a short-lived sitcom aired on ABC from April 1 to April 22, 2003. The show starred Mitch Rouse, Connie Britton, Gregory Hines, Stark Sands, Leah Pipes, Gavin Fink and Aaron Hill. The show was cancelled after only four episodes. This was Gregory Hines' last project before his death from liver cancer on August 9, 2003.

The Pearl Bailey Show

Act like Self (1 ep.)

event1971

Reading Rainbow

Act like Himself - Narrator (voice) (1 ep.)

event1983 star_border 8.4 top_panel_open

Journey to exciting places and build a lasting connection with your favorite books. Each episode centers on a theme from a book, or other children's literature, which is explored through a number of segments or stories.

Wogan

Act like Self (1 ep.)

event1982 star_border 4.5 top_panel_open

Chat show hosted by Terry Wogan, featuring live studio interviews with famous and notable personalities.

Saturday Night Live

Act like Self - Musical Guest (1 ep.)

event1975 star_border 6.9 top_panel_open

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.

Faerie Tale Theatre

Act like Edgar, Miller's son (1 ep.)

event1982 star_border 8.2 top_panel_open

A live-action children's television anthology series retelling popular fairy tales.

Baseball

Act like Various (voice) (1 ep.)

event1994 star_border 7.4 top_panel_open

The history of the sport of baseball in America, told through archival photos, film footage, and the words of those who contributed to the game in each era. Writers, historians, players, baseball personnel, and fans review key events and the significance of the game in America's history.

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

Act like The Beast (voice) (1 ep.)

event1995 star_border 6 top_panel_open

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child is an American anthology animated television series.

Law & Order

Act like Defense Attorney Carl Halpert (1 ep.)

event1990 star_border 7.4 top_panel_open

In cases ripped from the headlines, police investigate serious and often deadly crimes, weighing the evidence and questioning the suspects until someone is taken into custody. The district attorney's office then builds a case to convict the perpetrator by proving the person guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Working together, these expert teams navigate all sides of the complex criminal justice system to make New York a safer place.

Tony Awards

Act like Self - Host (2 ep.)

event1956 star_border 4.6 top_panel_open

The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award, recognizes achievement in live Broadway theatre. The awards are presented by the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League at an annual ceremony in New York City. The awards are given for Broadway productions and performances, and an award is given for regional theatre.

Great Performances

Act like Self (2 ep.)

event1971 star_border 5.4 top_panel_open

The best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse programming portfolio of classical music, opera, popular song, musical theater, dance, drama, and performance documentaries.

Kraft Music Hall

Act like Self (1 ep.)

event1958 star_border 4.4 top_panel_open

Kraft Music Hall is an umbrella title for several television series aired by NBC in the United States from the 1950s to the 1970s in the musical variety genre, sponsored by Kraft Foods, the producers of a well-known line of cheeses and related dairy products. Their commercials were usually announced by "The Voice of Kraft", Ed Herlihy.

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