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In Cold Blood (1967) -- A faithful docudrama about the real-life mass murder of the Clutter family, which took place in Holcomb, Kansas on November 15, 1959 by two psychopathic killers based based upon Truman Capote's novel.
"Dynasty" (1981): Season 4: Episode 24 -- As Blake confronts Alexis with his knowledge of her plot with Rashid Ahmed, Mark, on the balcony, listens with interest. Alexis is prepared to buy his silence. Blake travels to Hong Kong and learns Ahmed has left the country
Murder Once Removed (1971) -- A doctor and the wife of one of his wealthy patients hatch a plot to get rid of her husband so they can be together and get his money.
Charlie's Angels (2000) -- Three women, detectives with a mysterious boss, retrieve stolen voice-ID software, using martial arts, tech skills, and sex appeal.
"Studio One" (1948): :  -- Open-ended Trailer from Koch Entertainment

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Mini Biography:
The son of a Wall Street businessman, New Jersey-born John Forsythe chose... more
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Served on the Board of Directors of Hollywood Race Track, from 1972, and... more
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Awards:
Won 2 Golden Globes. Another 6 wins & 13 nominations more
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(11 articles)
Spelling, Forsythe 'will miss Fawcett'
 (From digitalspy. 29 June 2009, 10:00 PM, PDT)

Six Million Dollar Man Pays Tribute To His Angel
 (From WENN. 25 June 2009, 3:01 PM, PDT)

US TV Schedule:
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Filmography

Actor
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003) (voice) Charles Townsend 2003 $252M 4.7 (40,166)
- 2. Charlie's Angels (2000)   (voice) Charles Townsend 2000 $258M 5.5 (55,985)
AKAs:
  • 3 Engel für Charlie (Germany)
- 3. We Wish You a Merry Christmas (1999) (V) (voice) Mr. Ryan 1999 - 4.7 (23)
- 4. Kings of the Court (1997) (V) 1997 - -
- 5. "Adventures from the Book of Virtues" (1996)   Daedelus (1 episode, 1996) 1996 - 6.3 (39)
AKAs:
  • The Book of Virtues (USA: short title)
- 6. "Gargoyles: The Goliath Chronicles" (1996)   Pat Doyle (1 episode) 1996 - 6.9 (73)
- 7. "Gargoyles" (1994)   Pat Doyle (1 episode) 1994 - 8.3 (1,782)
1 TV episode:
- 8. "I Witness Video" (1992) Host (1993-1994) 1993 - -
- 9. "The Powers That Be" (1992)   Sen. William Franklin Powers (21 episodes, 1992-1993) 1993 - 8.8 (123)
- 10. Stan and George's New Life (1992) Father 1992 - 4.8 (23)
- 11. Dynasty: The Reunion (1991) (TV) Blake Carrington 1991 - 6.6 (169)
- 12. Spirit of a Champion: The Story of the 1990 Breeders' Cup (1991) (TV) Narrator 1991 - -
- 13. Opposites Attract (1990) (TV) Rex Roper 1990 - 4.9 (25)
- 14. Champions in Kentucky: The Story of the 1988 Breeders' Cup (1989) (TV) Narrator 1989 - -
- 15. "Dynasty" (1981)   Blake Carrington (217 episodes, 1981-1989) 1989 - 5.9 (1,097)
- 16. Scrooged (1988) Lew Hayward 1988 - 6.7 (19,651)
- 17. On Fire (1987) (TV) Joe Leary Sr. 1987 - 5.6 (12)
- 18. "The Colbys" (1985)   Blake Carrington (4 episodes, 1985-1986) 1986 - 5.5 (169)
- 19. "The Love Boat" (1977)   (2 episodes, 1983) 1983 - 5.6 (1,089)
- 20. Mysterious Two (1982) (TV) He 1982 - 2.9 (39)
- 21. Sizzle (1981) (TV) Mike Callahan 1981 - 4.6 (22)
- 22. "Charlie's Angels" (1976)   Charles Townsend (109 episodes, 1976-1981) 1981 - 6.6 (1,177)
- 23. A Time for Miracles (1980) (TV) Postulator 1980 - 6.5 (32)
- 24. ...And Justice for All. (1979) Judge Henry T. Fleming 1979 - 7.2 (8,475)
- 25. The Users (1978) (TV) Reade Jamieson 1978 - 6.8 (62)
- 26. With This Ring (1978) (TV) General Albert Harris 1978 - 4.4 (14)
- 27. Cruise Into Terror (1978) (TV)   Reverend Charles Mather 1978 - 4.3 (85)
AKAs:
  • Voyage Into Evil (USA: alternative title)
- 28. Never Con a Killer (1977) (TV)   E.J. Valerian 1977 - 6.8 (6)
AKAs:
  • The Feather & Father Gang
- 29. "The Feather and Father Gang" (1977)   E.J. Valerian (1 episode, 1977) 1977 - 5.3 (9)
- 30. Emily, Emily (1977) (TV) Niles Putnam 1977 - -
- 31. Tail Gunner Joe (1977) (TV) Paul Cunningham 1977 - 6.6 (81)
- 32. Goodbye e amen (1977)   The American Ambassador 1977 - 6.9 (38)
AKAs:
  • Goodbye and Amen
- 33. Amelia Earhart (1976) (TV) G.P. Putnam 1976 - 6.8 (55)
- 34. "Medical Story" (1975)   Amos Winkler (1 episode, 1975) 1975 - -
- 35. The Deadly Tower (1975) (TV)   Lieutenant Elwood Forbes 1975 - 6.7 (274)
AKAs:
  • Sniper
- 36. Terror on the 40th Floor (1974) (TV)   Daniel 'Dan' Overland 1974 - 4.8 (74)
AKAs:
  • The Blazing Tower
- 37. The Healers (1974) (TV) Dr. Robert Kier 1974 - 4.0 (7)
- 38. "Police Story" (1973)   Sam McCullough (1 episode, 1974) 1974 - 7.5 (150)
1 TV episode:
- 39. Cry Panic (1974) (TV) David Ryder 1974 - 6.5 (53)
- 40. "Hallmark Hall of Fame" (1951)   Captain Fisby / 3 characters not shown (3 episodes, 1962-1973) 1973 - 8.6 (63)
- 41. Lisa, Bright and Dark (1973) (TV) William Schilling 1973 - 6.3 (61)
- 42. The Letters (1973) (TV) Paul Anderson (The Andersons episode) 1973 - 4.6 (75)
- 43. Murder Once Removed (1971) (TV)   Dr. Ron Wellesley 1971 - 6.1 (59)
AKAs:
  • The Obsessive Doctor
- 44. "To Rome with Love" (1969)   Michael Endicott (48 episodes, 1969-1971) 1971 - 7.0 (6)
- 45. The Happy Ending (1969) Fred Wilson 1969 - 6.7 (232)
- 46. Topaz (1969) Michael Nordstrom 1969 - 6.2 (5,669)
- 47. Shadow on the Land (1968) (TV)   Gen. Wendell Bruce 1968 - 6.5 (55)
AKAs:
  • United States: It Can't Happen Here (USA: alternative title)
- 48. Silent Treatment (1968) 1968 - 7.6 (10)
- 49. In Cold Blood (1967)   Alvin Dewey 1967 - 8.1 (9,612)
AKAs:
  • Truman Capote's In Cold Blood (USA: complete title)
- 50. "The Red Skelton Show" (1951)   Millionaire's Son (1 episode, 1967) 1967 - 8.2 (165)
AKAs:
  • The Red Skelton Hour (USA: new title)
1 TV episode:
- 51. "Run for Your Life" (1965)   Spencer Holt (1 episode, 1967) 1967 - 7.8 (64)
- 52. "Insight" (1960)   Ray (2 episodes, 1963-1966) 1966 - 6.6 (38)
- 53. "The John Forsythe Show" (1965)   Major John Foster (29 episodes, 1965-1966) 1966 - -
- 54. Madame X (1966) Clayton Anderson 1966 - 6.9 (754)
- 55. "Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre" (1963)   Charlie (1 episode, 1965) 1965 - 7.8 (43)
AKAs:
  • The Chrysler Theater
  • Theatre of Stars (UK)
  • Universal Star Time (syndication title)
- 56. "Kraft Suspense Theatre" (1963)   Jerry Wilson / 3 characters not shown (2 episodes, 1964) 1964 - 7.7 (29)
AKAs:
  • Crisis (USA: syndication title)
  • Suspense Theatre (USA: syndication title)
- 57. Kitten with a Whip (1964) David Stratton 1964 - 3.7 (502)
- 58. See How They Run (1964) (TV) Martin Young 1964 - 7.8 (39)
- 59. "Kraft Mystery Theater" (1961)   (1 episode, 1963) 1963 - 7.7 (12)
- 60. "The Dick Powell Show" (1961)   Peter Kent (1 episode, 1963) 1963 - 7.3 (40)
AKAs:
  • The Dick Powell Theatre (USA: new title)
- 61. "Alcoa Premiere" (1961)   Andy Ballard (1 episode, 1963) 1963 - 7.0 (33)
- 62. "The Alfred Hitchcock Hour" (1962)   Michael Barnes (1 episode, 1962) 1962 - 8.6 (318)
- 63. "Bachelor Father" (1957)   Bentley Gregg (157 episodes, 1957-1962) 1962 - 8.0 (58)
- 64. "Sunday Showcase" (1959)   Al Manheim (2 episodes, 1959) 1959 - 6.0 (15)
AKAs:
  • Breck Sunday Showcase (USA: promotional title)
  • NBC Sunday Showcase (USA: complete title)
- 65. "Lux Playhouse" (1958)   Colonel Bill Adams (1 episode, 1959) 1959 - 7.3 (11)
1 TV episode:
- 66. Il vendicatore (1959)   Wladia 1959 - 4.3 (11)
AKAs:
  • Dubrowsky (USA)
- 67. "Schlitz Playhouse of Stars" (1951)   Dr. John Carter (5 episodes, 1951-1958) 1958 - 7.1 (49)
- 68. "Climax!" (1954)   Adam Barclay / 5 characters not shown (5 episodes, 1955-1958) 1958 - 7.8 (40)
AKAs:
  • Climax Mystery Theater (USA: alternative title)
- 69. "General Electric Theater" (1953)   Bentley Gregg (1 episode, 1957) 1957 - 8.1 (72)
AKAs:
  • G.E. Theater (USA: informal short title)
  • G.E. True Theater (USA: new title)
- 70. "Zane Grey Theater" (1956)   David Marr (1 episode, 1957) 1957 - 6.8 (53)
AKAs:
  • Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theater (USA: complete title)
  • The Westerners (USA: rerun title)
- 71. Everything But the Truth (1956) Ernie Miller 1956 - 6.2 (21)
- 72. "Goodyear Television Playhouse" (1951)   Lt. John Stahlman (1 episode, 1956) 1956 - 7.4 (12)
AKAs:
  • Goodyear Playhouse (USA: new title)
- 73. The Ambassador's Daughter (1956) Sgt. Danny Sullivan 1956 - 5.6 (245)
- 74. "Playwrights '56" (1955)   Joe Neville (1 episode, 1956) 1956 - 7.1 (7)
AKAs:
  • Pontiac Playwrights '56 (USA: alternative title)
  • The Playwright Hour
- 75. "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (1955)   Kim Stanger (1 episode, 1955) 1955 - 8.8 (1,223)
- 76. The Trouble with Harry (1955) Sam Marlowe 1955 - 7.2 (10,422)
- 77. "Studio One" (1948)   Pete Maynard (11 episodes, 1948-1955) 1955 - 8.5 (51)
AKAs:
  • Studio One Summer Theatre (USA: summer title)
  • Studio One in Hollywood (USA: new title)
  • Summer Theatre (USA: summer title)
  • Westinghouse Studio One (USA: alternative title)
  • Westinghouse Summer Theatre (USA: summer title)
- 78. "The Elgin Hour" (1954)   George Conway (1 episode, 1955) 1955 - 5.9 (6)
1 TV episode:
- 79. "The United States Steel Hour" (1953)   Professor Gilbert Jardine (1 episode, 1954) 1954 - 8.4 (32)
AKAs:
  • The U.S. Steel Hour (USA: alternative title)
1 TV episode:
- 80. Escape from Fort Bravo (1953)   Capt. John Marsh 1953 - 6.4 (649)
AKAs:
  • Fort Bravo (USA: closing credits title)
- 81. The Glass Web (1953) Don Newell 1953 - 6.4 (104)
- 82. It Happens Every Thursday (1953) Bob MacAvoy 1953 - 6.3 (45)
- 83. "Danger" (1950)   (2 episodes, 1951-1952) 1952 - 7.2 (14)
- 84. "The Philco Television Playhouse" (1948)   (2 episodes, 1952) 1952 - 8.0 (19)
AKAs:
  • Arena Theatre (USA: new title)
  • Repertory Theatre (USA: new title)
  • The Philco-Goodyear Television Playhouse (USA: new title)
- 85. "Suspense" (1949)   David / Wiltshire (5 episodes, 1951-1952) 1952 - 8.7 (36)
- 86. "Curtain Call" (1952)   (1 episode, 1952) 1952 - 4.7 (14)
- 87. "Pulitzer Prize Playhouse" (1950)   (2 episodes, 1952) 1952 - 8.0 (6)
- 88. The Captive City (1952) Jim Austin 1952 - 6.8 (178)
- 89. "Lights Out" (1946)   (3 episodes, 1951-1952) 1952 - 6.9 (24)
- 90. "Cosmopolitan Theatre" (1951)   (1 episode, 1951) 1951 - 4.3 (6)
- 91. "Starlight Theatre" (1950)   (2 episodes, 1951) 1951 - -
- 92. "Robert Montgomery Presents" (1950)   Dr. Frederick Steele (1 episode, 1951) 1951 - 7.9 (25)
AKAs:
  • Lucky Strike Theater
  • Montgomery's Summer Stock
  • The Robert Montgomery Summer Theater
- 93. "The Ford Theatre Hour" (1948)   (1 episode, 1951) 1951 - 8.7 (9)
- 94. "NBC Presents" (1949)   (1 episode, 1949) 1949 - -
- 95. "Actor's Studio" (1948)   (1 episode, 1948) 1948 - 7.0 (23)
AKAs:
  • The Play's the Thing (USA: last season title)
- 96. "Kraft Television Theatre" (1947)   (2 episodes, 1948) 1948 - 8.2 (28)
AKAs:
  • Kraft Mystery Theatre (USA: new title)
  • Kraft Theatre (USA: new title)
- 97. Destination Tokyo (1943) Sparks - Sailor 1943 - 7.1 (1,769)
- 98. Northern Pursuit (1943) (uncredited) Corporal 1943 - 6.3 (292)
Producer
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Monty Roberts: A Real Horse Whisperer (1998) (V) (producer) 1998 - 6.3 (16)
- 2. On Fire (1987) (TV) (executive producer) 1987 - 5.6 (12)
- 3. "General Electric Theater" (1953)   producer (1 episode, 1962) 1962 - 8.1 (72)
AKAs:
  • G.E. Theater (USA: informal short title)
  • G.E. True Theater (USA: new title)
Thanks
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. "Intimate Portrait" (1993)   special thanks (1 episode, 1998) 1998 - 7.8 (52)
1 TV episode:
Self
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Dynasty Reunion: Catfights & Caviar (2006) (TV) Himself 2006 - 7.8 (44)
- 2. "E! True Hollywood Story" (1996)   Himself (2 episodes, 2001-2004) 2004 - -
- 3. The Trouble with Harry Isn't Over (2001) (V) Himself 2001 - 6.7 (94)
- 4. "Biography" (1987)   Himself (2 episodes, 1997-2000) 2000 - 8.0 (266)
- 5. "Intimate Portrait" (1993)   Himself / Narrator (3 episodes, 1996-2000) 2000 - 7.8 (52)
- 6. Entertainment Tonight Presents: Charlie's Angels - Uncovered (1999) (TV) Himself 1999 - -
- 7. "Hollywood Squares" (1998)   Guest Appearance (1 episode, 1999) 1999 - 5.0 (175)
AKAs:
  • H² (USA: promotional abbreviation)
  • H2: Hollywood Squares (USA: fifth season title)
1 TV episode:
- 8. 5th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (1999) (TV) 1999 - 4.6 (70)
- 9. Monty Roberts: A Real Horse Whisperer (1998) (V) On Camera Host 1998 - 6.3 (16)
- 10. All-Star Party for Aaron Spelling (1998) (TV) Himself 1998 - -
- 11. 50 Years of Television: A Celebration of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Golden Anniversary (1997) (TV) Himself 1997 - -
- 12. "People's Century" (1995)   Narrator (US version) (unknown episodes) 1995 - 8.3 (31)
AKAs:
  • People's Century: 1900-1999 (USA)
- 13. Bob Hope's Birthday Memories (1994) (TV) Himself 1994 - -
- 14. Celebrations (1992) (TV) Narrator 1992 - -
- 15. In a New Light: A Call to Action in the War Against AIDS (1992) (TV) Himself 1992 - 7.0 (9)
- 16. "The Howard Stern Show" (1990)   Himself (1 episode, 1992) 1992 - 5.5 (139)
AKAs:
  • The Howard Stern Summer Show (USA: promotional title)
- 17. 70th Annual Miss America Pageant (1990) (TV) Himself - Judge 1990 - -
- 18. "A Conversation with Dinah" (1989) Himself (1989) 1989 - -
- 19. Ooh-La-La: It's Bob Hope's Fun Birthday Spectacular from Paris' Bicentennial (1989) (TV) Himself 1989 - -
- 20. The Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park Grand Opening (1989) (TV) Himself 1989 - 5.1 (28)
- 21. "D.C. Follies" (1987)   Himself (1 episode, 1988) 1988 - 6.3 (24)
- 22. America's Tribute to Bob Hope (1988) (TV) Himself - Host 1988 - 5.6 (13)
- 23. The 13th Annual People's Choice Awards (1987) (TV) Himself 1987 - 6.2 (14)
- 24. The American Film Institute Salute to Barbara Stanwyck (1987) (TV) Himself 1987 - 8.4 (52)
- 25. George Burns' 90th Birthday Party: A Very Special Special (1986) (TV) Himself - Host 1986 - -
- 26. The American Film Institute Salute to Billy Wilder (1986) (TV) Himself 1986 - 7.1 (73)
- 27. The ABC All-Star Spectacular (1985) (TV) Himself - Actor 1985 - -
- 28. Night of 100 Stars II (1985) (TV) Himself 1985 - 6.4 (18)
- 29. Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration (1985) (TV) Himself 1985 - 8.6 (29)
- 30. "Today" (1952)   Himself (1 episode, 1984) 1984 - 4.6 (318)
AKAs:
  • NBC News Today (USA: promotional title)
  • The Today Show (USA: alternative title)
1 TV episode:
- 31. The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Joan Collins (1984) (TV) Himself 1984 - -
- 32. George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business (1983) (TV) Himself - Host 1983 - -
- 33. Night of 100 Stars (1982) (TV) Himself 1982 - 7.0 (108)
- 34. The Muppets Go Hollywood (1979) (TV) (uncredited) Himself 1979 - 6.8 (130)
- 35. ABC's Silver Anniversary Celebration (1978) (TV) Himself 1978 - -
- 36. Circus of the Stars (1977) (TV) Himself/Host 1977 - 6.7 (16)
- 37. "The Hollywood Squares" (1965)   Guest Appearance (10 episodes, 1968-1974) 1974 - 6.6 (116)
- 38. "Beat the Clock" (1969)   Himself (1 episode, 1973) 1973 - 6.5 (11)
1 TV episode:
- 39. "Stand Up and Cheer" (1971)   Himself (2 episodes, 1971-1972) 1972 - -
AKAs:
  • Johnny Mann's Stand Up and Cheer (USA: complete title)
- 40. "The World of Survival" (1971) (voice) Narrator (1971-77) 1971 - 6.8 (14)
- 41. "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" (1962)   Himself (1 episode, 1971) 1971 - 8.3 (463)
AKAs:
  • The Best of Carson (USA: rerun title)
- 42. "The Movie Game" (1969)   Himself (1 episode, 1970) 1970 - -
1 TV episode:
- 43. "You're Putting Me On" (1969)   Himself (1 episode, 1969) 1969 - -
- 44. The 21st Annual Tony Awards (1967) (TV) Himself - Presenter 1967 - -
- 45. "ABC Stage 67" (1966)   Himself (1 episode, 1967) 1967 - 7.5 (15)
- 46. "Password" (1961)   Himself (1 episode, 1966) 1966 - 7.8 (93)
AKAs:
  • Password All-Stars (USA: new title)
1 TV episode:
- 47. "The Bell Telephone Hour" (1959)   Himself - Host (1 episode, 1966) 1966 - 6.2 (12)
AKAs:
  • The Telephone Hour (USA: syndication title)
- 48. "Pantomime Quiz" (1947)   Guest Panelist (1 episode, 1963) 1963 - 8.9 (21)
AKAs:
  • Mike Stokey's Pantomime Quiz (USA: alternative title)
  • Stump the Stars (USA: new title)
- 49. "About Faces" (1960)   Himself (1 episode, 1960) 1960 - -
1 TV episode:
- 50. "The Jack Benny Program" (1950)   Himself (1 episode, 1957) 1957 - 8.8 (191)
AKAs:
  • The Jack Benny Show (USA: informal title)
  • The Lucky Strike Program (USA: alternative title)
- 51. "Toast of the Town" (1948)   Himself (4 episodes, 1953-1955) 1955 - 8.4 (100)
AKAs:
  • The Ed Sullivan Show (USA: new title)
- 52. "The Name's the Same" (1951)   Himself (1 episode, 1955) 1955 - 7.4 (33)
- 53. American Harvest (Revised Edition) (1955) (voice) (uncredited) Narrator 1955 - -
- 1. Strictly Courtroom (2008) (TV) (uncredited) Judge Henry T. Fleming
- 2. "La tele de tu vida"  
1 TV episode:
- 3. James Dean: Forever Young (2005) Himself
- 4. When Shoulderpads Ruled the World (2002) (TV) Blake Carrington
- 5. Welcome to Angel World (2000) (V) (voice) (uncredited) Charlie
- 6. Derrick contre Superman (1992) (TV) Blake Carrington
- 7. "Frontier Justice"  
1 TV episode:

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