Elvis Presley’s entourage worked for him, but each of them was also a friend. He’d met some of them as children, meaning they had close relationships. He spent nearly all his time with his entourage and gave them presents whenever possible. Once, Elvis even gave his longtime friend, Jerry Schilling, a home.
Elvis Presley gave his longtime friend a house
Elvis met Schilling, a key member of his entourage, when they were children. He remained close to Elvis for years, even moving into his Beverly Hills home after his divorce. When Schilling began dating Myrna Smith, one of Elvis’ backup singers, he offered to move into an apartment. He worried about the way Elvis would react to the interracial relationship, but the musician insisted that he stay in the house. Schilling did, but he wanted a home of his own.
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Eventually, Schilling...
Elvis Presley gave his longtime friend a house
Elvis met Schilling, a key member of his entourage, when they were children. He remained close to Elvis for years, even moving into his Beverly Hills home after his divorce. When Schilling began dating Myrna Smith, one of Elvis’ backup singers, he offered to move into an apartment. He worried about the way Elvis would react to the interracial relationship, but the musician insisted that he stay in the house. Schilling did, but he wanted a home of his own.
Jerry Schilling | George Rose/Getty Images
Eventually, Schilling...
- 11/3/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
“S.W.A.T.” is an American crime drama television show adapted from the 1975 series with a similar title. The 1975 series was created and developed by Robert Hamner and Rick Husky, whereas Aaron Rahsaan Thomas and Shawn Ryan created the modern one. Three companies, namely; CBS TV Studios, Original Films, and Sony Pictures Television, are its producers. The series is currently showing its third season, and it premiered on C.B.S. on November 2nd, 2017. Its storyline revolves around Sergeant Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson, a former marine. His role is to gather a group of elite officers and lead them in taking care
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- 10/6/2019
- by Aiden Mason
- TVovermind.com
Heather Locklear has brushed off rumours she's set to star in a planned big screen revival of 1980s TV cop drama T.J. Hooker, insisting producers haven't approached her about starring in a remake.
The U.S. series, produced by TV mogul Aaron Spelling, premiered in 1982 with Locklear starring opposite William Shatner's title character - and now it's set for a modern makeover as creator Rick Husky oversees its transition as producer.
But Locklear admits she's not reprising her role, explaining, "They haven't asked me. I don't think they've asked (former co-star) Adrian Zmed, but I'm sure William Shatner is willing to do it. I can't see why (he would) not... Maybe (I'll see the film) when it comes out on DVD or something."...
The U.S. series, produced by TV mogul Aaron Spelling, premiered in 1982 with Locklear starring opposite William Shatner's title character - and now it's set for a modern makeover as creator Rick Husky oversees its transition as producer.
But Locklear admits she's not reprising her role, explaining, "They haven't asked me. I don't think they've asked (former co-star) Adrian Zmed, but I'm sure William Shatner is willing to do it. I can't see why (he would) not... Maybe (I'll see the film) when it comes out on DVD or something."...
- 11/13/2009
- WENN
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Listen up! There’s one more New genre show airing tonight (that we forgot about yesterday). NBC has a first-run episode of The Listener at 10 p.m.: “Foggy Notion.” It’s Chinatown, Toby.
The Remake Game
Thankfully, the mostly mediocre TV movie reunions recapitulating past series are extinct, but the ongoing effort to reincarnate many hits of the 1960s-1990s as either “reimagined” new TV shows or big-budget movies continues. Alas, for every good film version (Star Trek, The Fugitive, Get Smart, the Addams Family movies, Maverick, George Of The Jungle), there are plenty of awful ones (The Mod Squad, Dudley Do-right, The Beverly Hillbillies, McHale’S Navy, Car 54, Where Are You?). And for every hit (Charlie’S Angels, the Mission: Impossible movies, Starsky & Hutch, The Untouchables, Dukes Of Hazzard, Dragnet), there are lotsa misses (The Avengers, Land Of The Lost,...
Sci-fi
Listen up! There’s one more New genre show airing tonight (that we forgot about yesterday). NBC has a first-run episode of The Listener at 10 p.m.: “Foggy Notion.” It’s Chinatown, Toby.
The Remake Game
Thankfully, the mostly mediocre TV movie reunions recapitulating past series are extinct, but the ongoing effort to reincarnate many hits of the 1960s-1990s as either “reimagined” new TV shows or big-budget movies continues. Alas, for every good film version (Star Trek, The Fugitive, Get Smart, the Addams Family movies, Maverick, George Of The Jungle), there are plenty of awful ones (The Mod Squad, Dudley Do-right, The Beverly Hillbillies, McHale’S Navy, Car 54, Where Are You?). And for every hit (Charlie’S Angels, the Mission: Impossible movies, Starsky & Hutch, The Untouchables, Dukes Of Hazzard, Dragnet), there are lotsa misses (The Avengers, Land Of The Lost,...
- 7/9/2009
- by no-reply@starlog.com (DAVID McDONNELL)
- Starlog
"Tj Hooker" is headed for the big screen as an action comedy with series creator Rick Husky producing and Chuck Russell (The Scorpion King, The Mask) is in talks to direct. The writing team of Brent Maddock and S.S. Wilson (Short Circuit, Wild Wild West) will script the story, which focuses on the relationship between the title character and his father. No actors have been cast yet for the feature. The TV series, produced by Aaron Spelling, debuted in 1982 on ABC and ran for five seasons, the last on CBS. William Shatner starred as a no-nonsense patrol sergeant, with Adrian Zmed, Heather Locklear, Richard Herd and James Darren as co-stars. "The series was the poster child for cop TV shows in the 1980s with great stunts, so we think there's a fun movie to be made from it," said producer Ryan Heppe.
- 7/7/2009
- WorstPreviews.com
"T.J. Hooker" is headed for the bigscreen as an action comedy with David Foster, Ryan Heppe and series creator Rick Husky producing.According to Variety, Chuck Russell ("The Scorpion King," "The Mask") is in talks to direct. The writing team of Brent Maddock and S.S. Wilson will write the story, which focuses on the relationship between the title character and his father.No actors have yet been cast.The TV series, produced by Aaron Spelling, debuted in 1982 on ABC and ran for five seasons, the last on CBS. William Shatner starred as a no-nonsense patrol sergeant, with Adrian Zmed, Heather Locklear, Richard Herd and James Darren as co-stars.Husky has long retained the feature rights to the project, according to Heppe.In Variety, Heppe...
- 7/6/2009
- by Adnan Tezer
- Monsters and Critics
If it worked for Star Trek, why not for T.J. Hooker? The man that created the hour-long cop show that was a staple on ABC's line-up in the early 1980s wants to bring the L.A. beat street cop to the big screen, but where the original Hooker was an action-drama the movie is being envisioned as an action-comedy. With a name like "Hooker" that makes sense, donnit?
Rick Husky was the creator of T.J. Hooker and he's attached as a producer on the film along with David Foster and Ryan Heppe. Director Chuck Russell of The Scorpion King and The Mask fame is working out a contract that would see him call action on the set of the film while screenwriters Brent Maddock and S.S. Wilson (the Tremors series, Wild Wild West) will write the story. Variety found out that Maddock and Wilson's take on the movie Hooker will...
Rick Husky was the creator of T.J. Hooker and he's attached as a producer on the film along with David Foster and Ryan Heppe. Director Chuck Russell of The Scorpion King and The Mask fame is working out a contract that would see him call action on the set of the film while screenwriters Brent Maddock and S.S. Wilson (the Tremors series, Wild Wild West) will write the story. Variety found out that Maddock and Wilson's take on the movie Hooker will...
- 7/6/2009
- by Patrick Sauriol
- Corona's Coming Attractions
"T.J. Hooker" will get the movie makeover as an action comedy!
The hit TV show from the 80s gets its movie adaptation from producers David Foster, Ryan Heppe, and series creator Rick Husky.
Chuck Russell, the guy who gave us "The Scorpion King" and "The Mask" is negotiating to direct.
The film version will focus on the relationship between our hero, T.J., and his dad. But I don't know how the writing team of Brent Maddock and S.S. Wilson will make the characters and the plot interesting. The writing duo gave us "Wild Wild West" (I know, not a good sign) and many "Tremors" films (yeah, definitely not a good sign!).
No word yet on the cast, or whether William Shatner, the original Sgt. Thomas J. 'T.J.' Hooker, will make a cameo. What about series originals Adrian Zmed and Heather Locklear?
For now, let's take a look...
The hit TV show from the 80s gets its movie adaptation from producers David Foster, Ryan Heppe, and series creator Rick Husky.
Chuck Russell, the guy who gave us "The Scorpion King" and "The Mask" is negotiating to direct.
The film version will focus on the relationship between our hero, T.J., and his dad. But I don't know how the writing team of Brent Maddock and S.S. Wilson will make the characters and the plot interesting. The writing duo gave us "Wild Wild West" (I know, not a good sign) and many "Tremors" films (yeah, definitely not a good sign!).
No word yet on the cast, or whether William Shatner, the original Sgt. Thomas J. 'T.J.' Hooker, will make a cameo. What about series originals Adrian Zmed and Heather Locklear?
For now, let's take a look...
- 7/6/2009
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
William Shatner's 1980s TV police drama T.J. Hooker is to get a movie makeover.
The action series, produced by TV mogul Aaron Spelling, premiered on the small screen in 1982, with Shatner starring as the title character.
The show is now set for a modern revival - series creator Rick Husky will oversee the transition to cinemas as a producer, while The Scorpion King director Chuck Russell is in talks to take charge of the project, reports industry paper Daily Variety.
No actors have been cast in the film as yet.
The action series, produced by TV mogul Aaron Spelling, premiered on the small screen in 1982, with Shatner starring as the title character.
The show is now set for a modern revival - series creator Rick Husky will oversee the transition to cinemas as a producer, while The Scorpion King director Chuck Russell is in talks to take charge of the project, reports industry paper Daily Variety.
No actors have been cast in the film as yet.
- 7/6/2009
- WENN
No, were not referring to any forms of prostitution in here but the early 1980’s series T.J. Hooker. Starring William Shatner and Heather Locklear, the popular cop drama is getting itself revamped on the big screen. Director Chuck Russell (The Scorpion King) is being tracked down to take part of the adaptation, joining the creator of the series Rick Husky who will be producing.
Conjuring up the script is scribes Brent Maddock and S.S. Wilson who both at the moment are writing up the remake of 1986 movie, Short Circuit. Joined along with David Foster and Ryan Heppe producing, this quartet of people have been attached to the hip all the way to Tremors. No word yet on who is to be casted in any of the roles.
Conjuring up the script is scribes Brent Maddock and S.S. Wilson who both at the moment are writing up the remake of 1986 movie, Short Circuit. Joined along with David Foster and Ryan Heppe producing, this quartet of people have been attached to the hip all the way to Tremors. No word yet on who is to be casted in any of the roles.
- 7/6/2009
- by Melissa Molina
- Atomic Popcorn
According to Variety, the latest tv show to get the big screen treatment will be none other than the William Shatner mid-eighties police drama T.J. Hooker. No, that’s not a typo, I said T.J. Hooker. Is this another sign of the pending apocalypse or further proof that Hollywood has completely run out of original ideas? Perhaps both.
In case you were not a fan of the original series or its star William Shatner, the show centered on Shatner’s character, a no-nonsense police sergeant who, among other things, bossed around the young and beautiful Heather Locklear, the young and hunky Adrian Zmed and occasionally caught some bad guys in the process. Producing the action comedy will be David Foster, Ryan Heppe and series creator Rick Husky.
According to the article, producer Heppe is gung-ho about the adaptation saying: “The series was the poster child for cop TV shows in the 1980s with great stunts,...
In case you were not a fan of the original series or its star William Shatner, the show centered on Shatner’s character, a no-nonsense police sergeant who, among other things, bossed around the young and beautiful Heather Locklear, the young and hunky Adrian Zmed and occasionally caught some bad guys in the process. Producing the action comedy will be David Foster, Ryan Heppe and series creator Rick Husky.
According to the article, producer Heppe is gung-ho about the adaptation saying: “The series was the poster child for cop TV shows in the 1980s with great stunts,...
- 7/6/2009
- by Chris Ullrich
- The Flickcast
William Shatner’s past performances just keep living, breathing, and remaking themselves. “Star Trek” is now neatly rebooted with J.J. Abrams and Chris Pine. Meanwhile, Shatner’s other sci-fi series “Tek War” has been revived as a comic book. Now Variety reveals that the “Trek” captain’s private dick TV series “T.J. Hooker” is headed to the big screen for its moment of remade glory.
David Foster, Ryan Heppe and series creator Rick Husky are producing the film, while Brent Maddock and S.S. Wilson have the task of writing the script. Chuck Russell (”The Scorpion King”) is in talks to direct. No actors have yet been attached to the project.
“T.J. Hooker” was Shatner’s heralded return to television in the 1980s, and this project undoubtedly got a boost from the resurgence of “Trek” on the big screen. The series followed the beat of plainclothes detective Thomas “T.J.” Hooker,...
David Foster, Ryan Heppe and series creator Rick Husky are producing the film, while Brent Maddock and S.S. Wilson have the task of writing the script. Chuck Russell (”The Scorpion King”) is in talks to direct. No actors have yet been attached to the project.
“T.J. Hooker” was Shatner’s heralded return to television in the 1980s, and this project undoubtedly got a boost from the resurgence of “Trek” on the big screen. The series followed the beat of plainclothes detective Thomas “T.J.” Hooker,...
- 7/6/2009
- by Elisabeth Rappe
- MTV Movies Blog
"T.J. Hooker" is headed for the big screen as an action comedy with David Foster, Ryan Heppe and series creator Rick Husky producing, reports Variety . Chuck Russell ( The Scorpion King , The Mask ) is in talks to direct. The writing team of Brent Maddock and S.S. Wilson will script the story, which focuses on the relationship between the title character and his father. The TV series, produced by Aaron Spelling, debuted in 1982 on ABC and ran for five seasons, the last on CBS. William Shatner starred as a no-nonsense patrol sergeant, with Adrian Zmed, Heather Locklear, Richard Herd and James Darren as co-stars.
- 7/6/2009
- Comingsoon.net
Here’s hoping this will revive Adrian Zmed’s career. Something’s got to. ‘Tj Hooker’ is getting the feature film, remake treatment with David Foster, Ryan Heppe, and the original series’ creator Rick Husky producing. No director or actors have been set, yet, but Chuck Russell (’Eraser’ and ‘The Scorpion King’) is in talks.
The new film, said to be an action comedy, would center on Hooker’s relationship with his father. The people behind this would be nuts not to, at least, consider William Shatner in the role of the father.
For those of you unfamiliar with the original series, it was a weekly drama about a veteran detective who goes back to patrol sergeant after his partner is murdered. He was typically partnered with younger cadets who still had a thing or two to learn about the streets. The series ran from 1982 through 1985 on ABC and ran...
The new film, said to be an action comedy, would center on Hooker’s relationship with his father. The people behind this would be nuts not to, at least, consider William Shatner in the role of the father.
For those of you unfamiliar with the original series, it was a weekly drama about a veteran detective who goes back to patrol sergeant after his partner is murdered. He was typically partnered with younger cadets who still had a thing or two to learn about the streets. The series ran from 1982 through 1985 on ABC and ran...
- 7/6/2009
- by Kirk
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Variety is reporting that "T. J. Hooker," the police drama television program famous in the 80s, will be made into big screen movie. While there have been no actors joining the cast of the adaptation just yet, several people have been on board to work on the installment.
The likes of David Foster, Ryan Heppe and series creator Rick Husky have all been tapped to produce "T.J. Hooker" film. The threesome will be working together with Brent Maddock and S.S. Wilson, both of whom will pen the script. Chuck Russell, who is best known for directing hit movies "The Mask" and "The Scorpion King," is still in talks to direct. Further details of the project, meanwhile, are kept under wrap.
"T. J. Hooker" TV series was run from March 1982 to May 1986. Its story centered on the relationship between the title character, played by actor William Shatner, and his father. Adrian Zmed,...
The likes of David Foster, Ryan Heppe and series creator Rick Husky have all been tapped to produce "T.J. Hooker" film. The threesome will be working together with Brent Maddock and S.S. Wilson, both of whom will pen the script. Chuck Russell, who is best known for directing hit movies "The Mask" and "The Scorpion King," is still in talks to direct. Further details of the project, meanwhile, are kept under wrap.
"T. J. Hooker" TV series was run from March 1982 to May 1986. Its story centered on the relationship between the title character, played by actor William Shatner, and his father. Adrian Zmed,...
- 7/6/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
I don't even know why the producers of movies like this even feign excitement about the idea anymore. Instead of acting like there's some untapped gold mine, I wish one of them would just come out and say, "It was either make this movie or let some other idiot have it."
And so...we're getting a T.J. Hooker movie. Astonishingly, the Shatner cop show lasted four years on the air at a time when there were only three networks. But because someone else was sure to grab it, David Foster, Ryan Heppe, and series creator Rick Husky will bring Hooker to the screen, with Chuck Russell (The Mask) in talks to direct.
Variety says it's being positioned as an action comedy centered on the relationship between the beat cop and his father. We don't have a star yet, but it's not necessarily a young man's game. Shatner was in his 50s when the series began,...
And so...we're getting a T.J. Hooker movie. Astonishingly, the Shatner cop show lasted four years on the air at a time when there were only three networks. But because someone else was sure to grab it, David Foster, Ryan Heppe, and series creator Rick Husky will bring Hooker to the screen, with Chuck Russell (The Mask) in talks to direct.
Variety says it's being positioned as an action comedy centered on the relationship between the beat cop and his father. We don't have a star yet, but it's not necessarily a young man's game. Shatner was in his 50s when the series began,...
- 7/6/2009
- by Colin Boyd
- GetTheBigPicture.net
TV series "T.J. Hooker" will be adapted for the big screen as an action comedy. Series creator Rick Husky will produce alongside David Foster and Ryan Heppe. "The Scorpion King" and "The Mask" director Chuck Russell is currently in talks to helm. S.S. Wilson and Brent Maddock will pen the screenplay. The story follows a veteran plainclothes detective called Thomas 'T.J.' Hooker (played by William Shatner) who, after his partner is murdered, returns to his duties as a patrol sergeant determined to rid the streets of the type of criminals who murdered his partner.
- 7/6/2009
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Showing that no television property is immune from being remade for the big screen, the 80s police drama "T.J. Hooker" looks like it might make its way to theaters.According to Variety, Chuck Russell, who curiously hasn't helmed a film since 2002's "The Scorpion King," is in talks to direct and screenwriters are now actively working on a screenplay. Producers David Foster ("The Fog") Ryan Heppe (new "Short Circuit"), and series creator Rick Husky are shepherding the project. The trade report does not make it clear whether any studios have the theatrical distribution rights to the series, but the original incarnation...
- 7/6/2009
- by HitFix Staff
- Hitfix
T.J. Hooker, the 80s cop series that starred William Shatner and Heather Locklear, is headed to the big screen with Chuck Russell (The Mask, Eraser) in talks to direct the adaptation. Original series creator Rick Husky is on board as a producer. The TV series, produced by Aaron Spelling, debuted in 1982 on ABC and ran for five seasons, the last on CBS. Shatner starred as a of tough-as-nails veteran police officer who rode the beat with his rookie partner. Adrian Zmed, Richard Herd and James Darren also starred. According to the trades, the writing team of Brent Maddock and S.S. Wilson will pen the screenplay, with the update focusing on the relationship between the title character and his father. Maddock and Wilson’s previous credits include Short Circuit, Ghost Dad, Wild Wild West and the Tremors franchise. They’re also currently developing a remake of Short Circuit. No actors have...
- 7/6/2009
- by James Cook
- TheMovingPicture.net
Swat, Starsky & Hutch and Miami Vice have all jumped from television to the big screen. Now it looks like T.J. Hooker will be the next cop show to get remade into a feature film.
Brent Maddock and S.S. Wilson, who worked on Wild Wild West, will be scripting T.J. Hooker as an action comedy. Reports from Variety say the screenplay will focus on the relationship between the titular character and his father. No word yet if William Shatner, who portrayed Hooker in the TV show, might have a role.
Chuck Russell (The Scorpion King, The Mask) is in discussions to direct, with David Foster, Ryan Heppe and original series creator Rick Husky producing.
T.J. Hooker ran on ABC from 1982-1985, and on CBS from 1985 to 1987. It was produced by television powerhouse Aaron Spelling and starred William Shatner as a no-nonsense patrol sergeant.
The program also starred Adrian Zmed as Hooker's partner,...
Brent Maddock and S.S. Wilson, who worked on Wild Wild West, will be scripting T.J. Hooker as an action comedy. Reports from Variety say the screenplay will focus on the relationship between the titular character and his father. No word yet if William Shatner, who portrayed Hooker in the TV show, might have a role.
Chuck Russell (The Scorpion King, The Mask) is in discussions to direct, with David Foster, Ryan Heppe and original series creator Rick Husky producing.
T.J. Hooker ran on ABC from 1982-1985, and on CBS from 1985 to 1987. It was produced by television powerhouse Aaron Spelling and starred William Shatner as a no-nonsense patrol sergeant.
The program also starred Adrian Zmed as Hooker's partner,...
- 7/6/2009
- CinemaSpy
Star Trek was just reborn, and now William Shatner’s other big TV franchise is getting its shot at the cinema screen. Chuck Russell – yes, the man behind Eraser and The Scorpion King – is chatting with producer Ryan Heppe about directing the pic. Rick Husky, the man who created the series in the first place, is still in control of the rights, though that’s not necessarily your guarantee of quality. And it’ll be an action “comedy”, which has us worrying that it might get turned into...
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- 7/6/2009
- by James White
- TotalFilm
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