Rosey Grier
Biography: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Roosevelt "Rosey" Grier (born July 14, 1932 in Cuthbert, Georgia) is an American actor, singer, Christian minister, and former professional American football player. He was a notable college football player for Pennsylvania State University who earned a retrospective place in the National Collegiate Athletic Association 100th anniversary list of 100 most influential student athletes. As a professional player, Grier was a member of the New York Giants, and the original Fearsome Foursome of the Los Angeles Rams and played in the Pro Bowl twice. After Grier's professional sports career he worked as a bodyguard for Robert Kennedy during the 1968 presidential campaign and was guarding the senator's wife, Ethel Kennedy, during the Robert F. Kennedy assassination. Although unable to prevent that killing, Grier took control of the gun and subdued the shooter, Sirhan Sirhan. Grier's other activities have been colorful and varied. He hosted his own Los Angeles television show and made approximately 70 guest appearances on various shows during the 1960s and 1970s. As a singer, Grier first released singles on the A label in 1960, and over the following twenty-five years he continued to record on various labels including Liberty, Ric, MGM and A&M. His recording of a tribute to Robert Kennedy, "People Make The World" (written by Bobby Womack) was his only chart single, peaking at #128 in 1968. Grier is known for his serious pursuit of hobbies not traditionally associated with men such as macrame and needlepoint. He has authored several books, including Rosey Grier's Needlepoint for Men in 1973. Grier became an ordained Christian minister in 1983 and travels as an inspirational speaker. He founded American Neighborhood Enterprises, a nonprofit organization that serves inner city youth. Description above from the Wikipedia article Rosey Grier, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Birthday: July 14, 1932
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Rabbit Test
1978-04-09
Rabbit Test
Overview: Lionel's life turns around after a one-night stand on top of a pinball table... he becomes the world's first pregnant man!
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-04-09
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The Thing with Two Heads
1972-07-19
The Thing with Two Heads
Overview: A rich but racist man is dying and hatches an elaborate scheme for transplanting his head onto another man's body. His health deteriorates rapidly, and doctors are forced to transplant his head onto the only available candidate: a black man from death row.
Genres: Comedy Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-07-19
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The Treasure of Jamaica Reef
1975-03-01
The Treasure of Jamaica Reef
Overview: An adventure film about the search for a more than 200-year-old treasure on the ocean floor.
Genres: Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-03-01
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The Gong Show Movie
1980-05-23
The Gong Show Movie
Overview: A week in the life of "The Gong Show" host and creator Chuck Barris.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-05-23
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Skyjacked
1972-05-24
Skyjacked
Overview: A crazed Vietnam vet bomber hijacks a Boeing 707 and demands to be taken to Russia.
Genres: Action Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-05-24
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Faces of Horror
1989-01-01
Faces of Horror
Overview: Although marketed as a "Faces of Death" type of documentary video, this is actually a compilation of scenes--in no particular order--from three different public-domain pictures that were originally released by American-International Pictures from the 1960s and 1970s
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-01-01
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Sample This
2013-09-12
Sample This
Overview: A documentary that reveals how a forgotten record by the Incredible Bongo Band helped cement the foundation of hip hop when DJ Herc extended its percussion by playing them back to back, creating an anthem on the streets of the Bronx.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-09-12
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The Glove
1979-12-01
The Glove
Overview: In this actioner, a bounty hunter is assigned to bring back an enormous and angry ex-convict who wears a deadly glove made of leather and steel. Rock'em sock'em mayhem ensues.
Genres: Action Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-12-01
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Goin' Back to Indiana
1971-09-19
Goin' Back to Indiana
Overview: Jackson 5 TV special featuring comedic skits and live performances
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-09-19
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Free to Be… You and Me
1974-03-11
Free to Be… You and Me
Overview: Free to Be…You and Me, a project of the Ms. Foundation for Women, is a record album, and illustrated book first released in November 1972, featuring songs and stories from many current celebrities of the day (credited as "Marlo Thomas and Friends") such as Alan Alda, Rosey Grier, Cicely Tyson, Carol Channing, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross, among others. An ABC Afterschool Special using poetry, songs, and sketches, followed two years later in March 1974. The basic concept is to encourage a post-60's gender neutrality, while saluting values such as individuality, tolerance, and happiness with one's identity. A major thematic message is that anyone, whether a boy or a girl, can achieve anything.
Genres: Animation Family TV Movie Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-03-11
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The 50 Worst Movies Ever Made
2004-07-13
The 50 Worst Movies Ever Made
Overview: There are some movies that are so bad they're good. And there are some movies that are so bad- that they're just bad...
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-07-13
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Reggie's Prayer
1996-08-01
Reggie's Prayer
Overview: Reggie White stars as Reggie Knox, a pro football player who retires, frustrated because he hasn't won a championship. Knox begins coaching a Portland, Ore., high school football program, where he befriends a troubled student. Reggie fights local ruffians with Christian values. And punches.
Genres: Drama Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-08-01
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The Seekers
1979-12-03
The Seekers
Overview: This follow-up to "The Bastard" and "The Rebels" continues the account of Philip Kent's life and career from his emigration to colonial Massachusetts through the American Revolutionary War and concludes the family saga with the story of his two sons and their children as they arrive in the unexplored Northwest Territory. (Episodes 5 and 6 of the Kent Chronicles miniseries.)
Genres: Drama History War TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-12-03
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Carter's Army
1975-05-25
Carter's Army
Overview: A racist officer is put in charge of an all-black squad of troops charged with the mission of blowing up an important hydro-dam in Nazi Germany. Their failure would delay the Allies' advance into Germany, thus prolonging the war.
Genres: TV Movie War Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-05-25
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The Desperate Mission
1969-11-20
The Desperate Mission
Overview: A man who has lost everything joins others paid to convey a wealthy man's wife - and a mysterious treasure - to safety in San Francisco.
Genres: Western Action Adventure Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1969-11-20
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Second Chance
1972-02-08
Second Chance
Overview: A rich stockbroker buys a Nevada ghost town as a community for people who need a second chance in life.
Genres: Comedy Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-02-08
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'51 Dons
2014-02-09
'51 Dons
Overview: In 1951, the undefeated University of San Francisco football team declines an invitation to play in the Orange Bowl after being told they would only be invited if they played without their two African-American stars: Ollie Matson and Burl Toler.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-02-09
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Timber Tramps
1975-12-31
Timber Tramps
Overview: A tough, hard-drinking Alaska logging foreman likes fighting only slightly less than working.
Genres: Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-12-31
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To Kill a Cop
1978-04-10
To Kill a Cop
Overview: Earl Eischied is a man with his hands full. As the Chief of Detectives in New York City he is trying to break up a group of black militants that are on a crime spree including the killing of a police officer. He is also trying to battle with a mayor and police commissioner that want him out of his job.
Genres: Crime Drama Action TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-04-10
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