Jerry Van Dyke
Biography: He has that same genuine likability factor, owns that same trademark lantern jaw and is just as appealing and gifted as his older brother, Dick Van Dyke, but, for decades, Jerry Van Dyke had to bear the brunt of his brother's overwhelming shadow. The comic actor was born six years younger than Dick on July 27, 1931, in Danville, Illinois. Raised there, the crew cut blond showed an aptitude for clowning in high school. His stand-up comedy venues first took the form of dives and strip clubs throughout the Deep South in which his banjo-playing became an intricate part of the routine. At one point, Jerry was a regular on the Playboy club circuit. He then set his sights on the top showrooms in Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe and Atlantic City and became a dependable opening act. Jerry's early career should have been rightfully interrupted when he joined the Air Force in 1952. He, instead, kept the troops laughing by performing in Special Services shows. Winning a military talent contest actually earned him a couple of appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) (aka "The Ed Sullivan Show") and resulting TV exposure. Following his tour of duty, he nabbed variety appearances and a regular comic relief role on The Judy Garland Show (1963). He found comic acting parts as well on TV. Like brother Dick, who was a huge TV star by this time, Jerry also did a stint emceeing a game show. In Jerry's case, it was Picture This (1963).
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: July 27, 1931
Deathday: January 05, 2018
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Known For
Palm Springs Weekend
1963-11-05
Palm Springs Weekend
Overview: Set in Palm Springs during a long, fun-filled weekend where several Los Angeles college students flock to spring break, centering on Jim who finds romance with Bunny, the daughter of Palm Springs harred, stressful police chief. Jim's bumbling roommate, Biff, tries to get Amanda, a tomboyish girl's attention with a so-called love gadget. Meanwhile, Gayle Lewis is a high school senior posing as a wealthy college girl who is pursued by Eric Dean, a wealthy and spoiled college prepie, while Gayle has eyes for a cowboy from Texas, named Stretch. Also Jim and Biff's basketball coach, Campbell, tries to romance Naomi, the owner of the motel where all of the gang is staying at, which is interfered by Naomi's young, trouble-making, brat son who's dubbed, Boom-Boom.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1963-11-05
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McLintock!
1963-11-12
McLintock!
Overview: Ageing, wealthy, rancher and self-made man, George Washington McLintock is forced to deal with numerous personal and professional problems. Seemingly everyone wants a piece of his enormous farmstead, including high-ranking government men and nearby Native Americans. As McLintock tries to juggle his various adversaries, his wife—who left him two years previously—suddenly returns. But she isn't interested in George; she wants custody of their daughter.
Genres: Western Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1963-11-12
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Angel in My Pocket
1969-04-02
Angel in My Pocket
Overview: The new minister in a small town faces the challenge of winning over its eccentric citizens.
Genres: Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1969-04-02
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The Pelican Brief
1993-09-17
The Pelican Brief
Overview: A law student's theory about the recent deaths of two Supreme Court justices embroils her in a far-reaching web of murder, corruption, and greed.
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-09-17
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Love and Kisses
1965-08-05
Love and Kisses
Overview: Two teenagers elope and take up residence at the groom's home with his parents and sister, but the newlyweds quickly discover married life is much different from high-school.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1965-08-05
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Annabelle's Wish
1997-10-21
Annabelle's Wish
Overview: Annabelle - a calf who has a special wish for Christmas - wants to be a reindeer and help Santa Claus drive his sleigh as he delivers his presents! Annabelle's friends tell her not to get her hopes up, but to everyone's surprise, Santa does indeed meet up with Annabelle, and the calf gets to help Santa make the holiday special for one young boy.
Genres: Family Animation Music Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-10-21
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Run If You Can
1988-08-22
Run If You Can
Overview: A young woman accidentally sees snuff films through a satellite dish aberration and alerts the police, who are already looking for a serial killer.
Genres: Crime Horror Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-08-22
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Merry Christmas, George Bailey!
1997-12-25
Merry Christmas, George Bailey!
Overview: Performance of the 1947 Lux Radio version of "It's a Wonderful Life", taped live in the historic Pasadena Playhouse as a benefit for the Pediatric AIDS Foundation.
Genres: Drama Comedy Fantasy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-12-25
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To Grandmother's House We Go
1992-12-06
To Grandmother's House We Go
Overview: When the twins feel like their mom is tired of them, they take off on an exciting adventure to grandmother's house and encounter a pair of villains along the way.
Genres: Family Adventure Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-12-06
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The Courtship of Eddie's Father
1963-03-27
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
Overview: Although he's only seven, Eddie's got it all figured out. He wants his father, a widower, to get remarried — to the girl next door. Unfortunately, she's not one of the women that his dad's been dating.
Genres: Drama Comedy Romance Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1963-03-27
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W.A.R.: Women Against Rape
1987-01-01
W.A.R.: Women Against Rape
Overview: When a man dodges conviction after raping multiple women, his victims take justice into their own hands.
Genres: Thriller Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-01-01
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Surviving Gilligan's Island: The Incredibly True Story of the Longest Three Hour Tour in History
2001-10-14
Surviving Gilligan's Island: The Incredibly True Story of the Longest Three Hour Tour in History
Overview: A campy look at the making of the 1964-67 TV series, as told by stars Bob Denver, Dawn Wells and Russell Johnson, as well as in flashbacks (actors play the castaways). Bob/Gilligan: Jon Wellner. Dawn/Mary Ann: Samantha Harris. Tina/Ginger: Kristen Dalton. Alan/Skipper: Eric Allan Kramer. Russell/Professor: Michael Wiseman. Jim/Mr. Howell: Steve Vinovich. Natalie/Mrs. Howell: E.J. Peaker. Sherwood Schwartz: Aaron Lustig.
Genres: Comedy Drama Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-10-14
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The Dick Van Dyke Show Revisited
2004-05-11
The Dick Van Dyke Show Revisited
Overview: 40 years after The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961), Alan Brady wants to hire Rob and Sally to write his eulogy - in order to win a bet with his wife. Although they don't want to do it, he offers them a huge amount of money. If Rob takes the job, Laura could open her dream dance studio.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-05-11
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Sid & Judy
2019-06-26
Sid & Judy
Overview: Explore the dramatic career and personal struggles of the talented and tragically short-lived entertainer Judy Garland through rare concert footage, never-heard-before voice recordings and personal photos.
Genres: Documentary History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-06-26
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The Pelican Brief
1993-09-17
The Pelican Brief
Overview: A law student's theory about the recent deaths of two Supreme Court justices embroils her in a far-reaching web of murder, corruption, and greed.
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-09-17
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