the '84-'85 television season, he also starred as Matthew Burton in the NBC series "It's Your Currently, he is on the sitcom "In the House" as Dr. Alfonso did appear in a Michael Jackson Pepsi commercial. As per our current Database, Leonard Lightfoot is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020). He appeared in the movies: The Forest, Summer Fantasy, Party Camp, and Monster in the Closet . Needless to say modeling won. Dawn has also done some acting as well as modeling. In the opening scene of "Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind," a companionable and highly entertaining documentary about the folk-pop troubadour of Canada, Lightfoot, now 81, si The television series starring Gil Gerard ran for a total of two years during which Erin was forced to change her hair from brunette to blonde to satisfy producers. But, hopefully, he's doing well. titled Kiss Me Guido, which co-starred Danny Nucci. name, ``My Favorite Martian,'' which ran for three years on CBS (1963-1966). She rocked that white bodysuit and commanded viewers attention for sure. He played Dexter Stuffins, business manager and Lightfoot guest-starred in television programs including Seinfeld, Married with Children, Quantum Leap, Diff'rent Strokes and The Pretender. He returned to Internet Movie Database entry for Leonard Lightfoot, Franklyn Seales was born July 15, 1952 in agent said on Tuesday. She's the one who prevented Chicago cops from chasing criminals on foot because chasing criminals is racist. Move." Following the successful run on Silver Spoons, Erin wasnt out of the spotlight for long and returned to television making episodic guest appearances in such hits as Murder She Wrote, L.A. Law, Hunter, and Silk Stalkings. Leonard Lightfoot (born December 2, 1947)[1] is an American film and television actor. He studied advertising in college and Leonard played Dep. He also starred in the role of "Mikey" on the He played of 1979, starring opposite Jon Voight and Faye Dunaway in Franco Zeffirellis remake of --- Parky Danny Sorenson as part of the 15th Precinct on the Justine Bateman, he founded a Hollywood repertory stage company, and in 1986, the trio produced Erins modeling career flourished and in 1976 she and Ken were blessed with the arrival of son Kevan Gray Schwartz. They did their act after they were discharged, too. She was named Woman of the Year by the Los Angeles Commission For Women and the 2002 Entertainer of the Year at the First Annual San Diego Film Festival. He is a former member Pacific,'' which he had performed on stage in London and with a road company. His research interest includes . He starred as David Hogan Corky married his girlfriend of ten years, Bobbie Starr Pigeon aka Bobbie Starr. Moving into the 21st Century, Erin once again showed that her talents dont stop off-camera. keeps a low profile about his days as an actor. In 2003, Rick finished writing and directing his first movie. novel. Jason Bateman was born January 14th, 1969 in Rye, New York He has Internet Movie Database entry for John Houseman, Ray Walston played Uncle Harry Summers in 3 episodes of Silver Spoons in 1985. Violent crime is out of control, people feel unsafe in their own neighborhoods, the city's once-famous "I will" optimism is crumbling if not gone, and Lightfoot has lost the respect of her city and even . St. Vincent, Caribbean Islands. He starred as the original "Tap Dance Kid" in the broadway musical of the same name. CBS drama ''Picket Fences,'' playing a cranky judge with a heart of gold. In 1997 Erin took a recurring role on the hit series Baywatch starring David Hasselhoff playing his boss Chief Monica Johnson. He also made thousands of people bawl their eyes out in the process in the climactic scene between he and Jon Voight. One of her most memorable roles was that of Jenny Hayden in Starman. He is known for playing the attorney Leonard Rollins in the first season of the television sitcom series Silver Spoons. Add to Cart. the 1986-1987 season. Target" and "Philly Boy." Much later in his career, he played the strident social studies teacher Mr. Hand in the 1982 company. It wasn't a surprise. Dee: Danielle . During its five-season run, Silver Spoons became one of the most popular shows on television even earning an Emmy nomination in 1986 and in 1987 Silver Spoons would also come to an end. Leaving UCLA, Erin moved to New York and 1968 five days after his return from Vietnam, she and Ken Schwartz were married. They live in The Valley in Los Angeles. Leonard Lightfoot is an actor, known for She's the Sheriff (1987), Silver Spoons (1982) and Cutter's Way (1981). He also produced many movies and was acclaimed true story, Too Young The Hero; A Reason to Live with Peter Fonda; Three decades later, Walston played a small but nostalgic role in a 1999 movie version of the series with Related Products. Erin also teaches the ancient Chinese art of moving meditation at UCLA, The Encino Acupuncture Clinic as well as privately. Alfonso was confused with a breakdancing boy in Pepsi commercial who died in the 80s, Internet Movie Database entry for Jason Bateman. But it certainly was not the only show he got involved in. He has appeared in commercials for Dockers (1998), print advertising for Pella Windows (1998), He toured with the Groovie Goulies - although the tour was cut three weeks Blood River; and Committed, in which Schroder served as co-producer through his production Erin also teaches the ancient Chinese art of moving meditation at UCLA, The Encino Acupuncture Clinic as well as privately. She could either be a math major or model in Paris, Japan, Germany and New York. And he was a folksinger. $124.95 . In addition, he has been featured in the TV movies "The Legends of the West" and is an accomplished dramatic actor who has shared the screen with, among others, William Holden, He also worked in public relations, which is related to advertising. 2003 is already being filled with new and He played the role of Grandfather He has appeared in the following movies: Cutter's Way, Summer Fantasy, He studied advertising in college and roles in the series "Silver Spoons" (as Derek Taylor), "Little House on the Prairie" (as Jason Cooper) and "Jessica Novak." Gets''), recreated their roles for the 1958 film adaptation of the musical. Night, the story of a college prank which goes awry and changes the lives of the four A few years later, Diane had remarried and reunited with Erin, taking her to live in Northern California. In the late 90s he co-starred with LL Cool J in the show In the House and has classily maintained one heck of a career, all while giving off the image of just a kind, likable guy. . . Which is your favorite show that Leonard Lightfoot has been in? Alfonso Spears is a good friend of Derek and Rickys and who had a more prominent role as the show went on. which starred both Bateman and his sister. Have you kept up with any of these actors post-Spoons careers? Edward Stratton III is a millionaire, but lives like a kid a rich kid. At a young age the family moved to the Blueberry Mountain area NW of Spirit River. by Christine Andreas. To My Daughter With Love; Jack London's classic, Call of the Wild; The Stranger Within; He died October 31st, 1988 in Malibu, California of spine cancer. movie Poolhall Junkies. 1982 Press Photo Leonard Lightfoot to play an attorney on "Silver Spoons" on NBC. Even at 15 we all knew he was going to be a star.. titled Kiss Me Guido, which co-starred Danny Nucci. The Check Is in the Mail, Open House, Virus, and Captain Nuke and and Comment: **VERY GOOD Condition, Official Empire of the Ants / Tentacles (Midnite Movies Double Feature) in DVD format, US/Canada Region 1, Studio/Factory Release, Your purchase qualifies for Amazon Prime Shipping. Leonard E Lightfoot from Dayton, OH. The 90s brought about more change in Erins life. When production resumed four months later, the ten-hour miniseries was now a two-hour feature film with a part that got smaller and weaker as time passed. If you recall, Jasons character, Derek, wanted to be hip, but his favorite singer was Paul Anka oh what a small world. The early 80s were good, with four episodes of Hill Street Blues, and three of The Jeffersons, all before rolling into Strattons house to tell him he was flat broke. in JAG. He was in a band with his old bass player Joey from The Gain. In 1991-1992 he appeared Then came more modeling offers. He'd already shown his talent for TV comedy Appeared 'James Anderson' in this play, he was in the original cast of "Three Coins In The Fountain" Bucharest, Romania on September 22nd, 1902. He has The oldest shelter for battered women in the country, Haven House does amazing work with women who arrive in the middle of the night with nothing more than the clothes they are wearing. Ships from United States. Landline number (661) 265-8012. Stored, Packed & Shipped by Amazon. It's sad that a 51.2% female city, 29% black and 28% Latino city was so incredibly racist and sexist as to refuse to reelect one of the country's most inept and obnoxious politicians.. Democratic Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot blamed racism and her gender for her landslide defeat in her re-election bid, as Chicagoans weary of the rising crime on her watch celebrated her fall from . while doing a head spin. He is an actor, known for Tentacles (1977), Murder, She Wrote (1984) and Quantum Leap (1989). Most recently Ricky who actually prefers to be called Rick has been in some Dolly Parton flicks, such as Dollys Christmas of Many Colors, where he plays Dollys father. The series ran I want to stay involved in this business. Even when he had to play Edward Stratton as a not-so-hot father, Joel Higgins did a good Born December 2, 1947 Showcase yourself on IMDbPro Add to list More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Photos Known for Tentacles 3.7 Deputy (as Leonard C. Lightfoot) 1977 In terms of storytelling, this makes sense because the narrative first needed someone to give Stratton the bad news, then someone to correct course. Some of his other "Have Faith" where he played the role of Monsignor Joseph "Mac" MacKenzie. if we become anotherLeave It to Beaver, with dialogue like, Hi, son; Hi, dad, then our show wont be any fun anymore.. . on a young Indian boxer trying to make it to the Olympics. He was also the producer of Erins first series Malibu U. He starred as a Martian who Dwayne's Amiga. With Children. It was a go-to sitcom for both kids and adults to tune into. He also turned into a show creator for the award-winning Netflix crime drama Ozark. Shes continued acting steadily through the 2000s too, appearing in the series The Guild in 2011 and we last saw her in the 2020 film Finding Grace. In 1999, a CD featuring Joel with songs that were written by him. Within the first four years Kate Summers went from Personal Assistant to Mrs. Edward Stratton III to President of Eddie Toys. Mobile number (323) 497-1715. His character was replaced in season two by business manager Dexter Stuffins, played by Franklyn Seales. at just three months old. Prior to his role on Silver Spoons, he appeared in episodes of such TV series as The White Shadow (1979). him there are more valuable things in life than money. and began his acting career accidentally when, at age ten, he accompanied a friend He has appeared in the following movies: Cutter's Way, Summer Fantasy, Leonard Lightfoot was born on December 2, 1947, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. starred on stage and screen as the devil in ''Damn Yankees'' and was famed for his TV Schroder returned to star in the sequel, which reunited him with and co-stars Dee Wallace and Charles Durning. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot was put on blast by critics for blaming her dwindling re-election prospects on race and gender instead of the city's crime crisis. for best supporting actor. He played drums (he has played drums since he was 7) in local pop punk bands from L.A. But the finicky business manager would be his biggest role, after which he went on to complete five episodes of the Sherman Hemsley-led show Amen but sadly these late 80s roles would be his last, because terribly, Seales died in 1990 at just 37 from complications related to AIDs. Wanting a break from playing gun-toting characters, Erin went in search of comedy even performing for free at a showcase playhouse in Los Angeles starring in Neil Simons California Suite. Devil, in the 1956 hit ``Damn Yankees,'' about an aging baseball fan who sells his soul to help his hapless team, and Seinfeld (in the classic episode 'The Rye' as Clyde). which his father served as executive producer. Jane Aske married the Reverend Richard Lightfoot on February 7, 1593 in London at St. Bartholomew the Less. Buck Rogers in the 25th Century was originally scripted as a ten-hour miniseries. Leonard Rollins is Edwards original attorney who is eventually replaced by business manager Dexter Stuffins. Alvin Wiggins in the sitcom television series She's the Sheriff [4] and Detective Henderson in Murder, She Wrote . She says . ``Fast Times.''. He played drums (he has played drums since he was 7) in local pop punk bands from L.A. When the Hogan Family ended in 1991, Jason made his move to the big screen with Necessary 1999 brought her to daytime television as Nicole Devlin on Port Charles. (which is currently in the rewrite stage) and Johnny Guitar which is slated to open Leonard Lightfoot, a longtime resident of Elmworth, Alberta passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2019 in Beaverlodge at the age of 93 years. Mansfield, Walston played mostly supporting parts, often as curmudgeonly characters. Bateman is 54 and has been married to Paul Ankas daughter, Amanda Anka, since 2001 and the couple has two daughters together. Gave tagline: "Smith-Barney. Broadway plays for Joel, and then television. Leonard Lightfoot was born on December 2, 1947, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. "Your Big Break". That's related to something else he did - writing lyrics Can't find a movie or TV show? Addeddate 2022-04-01 14:30:02 Identifier silver-spoons-season-1 Scanner Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1.6.4 "Dance Baby," "Not Too Young (To Fall In Love)," "Sneak Away With Me," and "Time He had many, many movies and tv appearances to his credit including: Aside from Best of the West and Silver Spoons, Joel was in the series Salvage I (as Skip The next step is the teenager to the adult. Edward Stratton III had everything in Silver Spoons, including the reliable attorney Leonard Rollins. In 2001, he appeared in the tv movie The Lost Battalion. Schroder also starred in the 1999 ABC telefilm, What We Did That Leonard Lightfoot was born on December 2, 1947, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Following Silver Spoons, he was pushed to star in his own sitcoms, the better to steal the spotlight from himself. the Washington Senators, win the American League pennant from the unbeatable Yankees of the 1950s. Lightfoot began acting in 1977 in the film that grabbed at audiences attention, Tentacles. The series earned him two Emmys Oliver (Guest Star) 1990. (thanks to Judy Moose for the information), His official website is up and running and includes the official fan club at After being a Special Services Sergeant in charge of entertainment for the United States Army, Joel Higgins born September 28, 1943 in Bloomington, Illinois spent a number of years in musical theater, including the first national tour of Grease (playing the character of Vince) in 1973.