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Friday, July 8, 2011

Bebe's Kids (1992)


















































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In this animated depiction of a calamitous first date, Robin Harris (Faizon Love) hits it off with the gorgeous Jamika (Vanessa Bell Calloway), whom he meets at her boss' funeral. On the ride back, Harris is introduced to her well-behaved son (Wayne Collins), and asked if he wants to go with them to the amusement park the next day. Harris accepts, and arrives to find three more children joining them. Jamika is watching her friend Bebe's kids -- which is the beginning of Harris' problems.

Strictly Business (1991)







































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Mailroom clerk Bobby (Davidson) wants a fast track to the executive suite, and opportunity knocks when buttoned-down middle manager Waymon (Phillips) agrees to recommend Bobby for the firm's management trainee program. The catch: Bobby must introduce Waymon to the drop-dead gorgeous Natalie (Berry). From then on, the only thing that can go wrong is everything.

Thursday, June 30, 2011

In The Heat Of The Night (T.V. Series) [Season 2] (1989)



Starring:

  • Carroll O'Connor
  • Alan Autry
  • David Hart
  • Hugh O'Connor
  • Howard E. Rollins Jr.
  • Anne-Marie Johnson
  • Geoffrey Thorne
  • Crystal R. Fox
  • Dee Shaw
  • Randall Franks
  • C.C. Taylor
  • Denise Nicholas

Based on the critically acclaimed novel of the same name, this series provided a hopeful, yet honest look at life in the new South. Set in the fictional Sparta, Mississippi, the show was a marvelous blend of heartfelt drama and folksy humor. It portrayed both the professional and personal… More pursuits of Sparta P.D's officers. Series star Carroll O'Connor, in a role far removed from Archie Bunker, served as executive producer. Using the pen name Matt Harris, Mr. O'Connor was also the story editor and wrote many of the episodes.