With several other old TV shows being remade as feature films (most recently, the announcement that 1970s comedy series Good Times, will be getting the big screen treatment), why not this one? My Mario Van Peebles Solo flashback post earlier this week reminded me of another short-lived, late 1980s detective TV series, Sonny Spoon, which starred Mario as Sonny, described as "a hip, black private investigator who used his street smarts and 'cool' persona to solve crimes." He was also a master of disguises, and Mario's father, Melvin Van Peebles, had a part in the series as well. You folks remember this? I barely do actually; I was too young at the time to even...
- 4/18/2013
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Of all the upcoming blockbusters for The Asylum to do a mockbuster of, I commend the gutsy call made to ride the coattails of one that has already been the subject of much snickering and eye-rolling. Then again, they’re used to snickering and eye-rolling. But by hiring Sonny Spoon and Apollo Creed, their American Battleship already has the cooler cast.
He’s nearly been eaten by Jaws, been beheaded by a Highlander, played a werewolf cop, and co-starred in and directed New Jack City. Now Mario Van Peebles enters The Asylum to board an American Battleship to save the planet from alien invaders.
Those aliens have even bigger problems because Apollo Creed himself, Carl Weathers, is also onboard, and you just know after how things ended for him in Predator, he’s got a chip on his one remaining shoulder when it comes to fighting aliens.
Synopsis:
When a...
He’s nearly been eaten by Jaws, been beheaded by a Highlander, played a werewolf cop, and co-starred in and directed New Jack City. Now Mario Van Peebles enters The Asylum to board an American Battleship to save the planet from alien invaders.
Those aliens have even bigger problems because Apollo Creed himself, Carl Weathers, is also onboard, and you just know after how things ended for him in Predator, he’s got a chip on his one remaining shoulder when it comes to fighting aliens.
Synopsis:
When a...
- 12/17/2011
- by Foywonder
- DreadCentral.com
Omg! I was so saddened to hear this news this afternoon. One of the greatest television creators, Stephen J. Cannell, has passed away today at 68 due to complications associated with melanoma. Here is a statement his family made to the press:
“Aside from being a legendary television producer and prolific writer, Stephen was also a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and a loyal friend. Mr. Cannell is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 46 years, Marcia, their three children, Tawnia, Chelsea and Cody and three grandchildren. Stephen was the pillar of strength within his family and he touched everyone he met. He will be most deeply missed. The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the American Cancer Society or The International Dyslexia Association. Details regarding his memorial service will be released.”
Cannell was renowned for his creations of shows like 21 Jump Street,...
“Aside from being a legendary television producer and prolific writer, Stephen was also a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and a loyal friend. Mr. Cannell is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 46 years, Marcia, their three children, Tawnia, Chelsea and Cody and three grandchildren. Stephen was the pillar of strength within his family and he touched everyone he met. He will be most deeply missed. The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the American Cancer Society or The International Dyslexia Association. Details regarding his memorial service will be released.”
Cannell was renowned for his creations of shows like 21 Jump Street,...
- 10/1/2010
- by Kevin Coll
- FusedFilm
Juuuuust kidding
Although… with several other old TV shows and such being remade, why not this one?
My post just below on Mario Van Peebles reminded me of the short-lived, late 80s detective TV series, Sonny Spoon, which starred Mario as Sonny, “a hip, black private investigator who used his street smarts and “cool” persona to solve crimes.” Indeed! He was also a master of disguises, and his father, Melvin Van Peebles, had a part in it as well.
You folks remember this? I was too young at the time to even notice it, and I very vaguely remember bits and pieces of it, so I’ll need to dig it up on DVD… but, wait a minute, it’s not on DVD, so I can’t! What’s a brotha to do?
NBC was its home at the time, but I don’t believe they own the rights to it.
Although… with several other old TV shows and such being remade, why not this one?
My post just below on Mario Van Peebles reminded me of the short-lived, late 80s detective TV series, Sonny Spoon, which starred Mario as Sonny, “a hip, black private investigator who used his street smarts and “cool” persona to solve crimes.” Indeed! He was also a master of disguises, and his father, Melvin Van Peebles, had a part in it as well.
You folks remember this? I was too young at the time to even notice it, and I very vaguely remember bits and pieces of it, so I’ll need to dig it up on DVD… but, wait a minute, it’s not on DVD, so I can’t! What’s a brotha to do?
NBC was its home at the time, but I don’t believe they own the rights to it.
- 5/26/2010
- by Tambay
- ShadowAndAct
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