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OG co-host Daniel Harper returns to ring in the new year by talking with Lee about two films directed by the late Albert Pyun, "The Sword and the Sorcerer" (1982) & "Cyborg" (1989). Topics brought up: Richard Moll and the guy who played Frank Fontana from "Murphy Brown" popping up in a sword and sorcery film; knives within knives, within knives; gun swords; harems of naked ladies; heroes on crosses; the lack of cyborgs in a movie with cyborg in the title; Van Damme kicking ass; Albert Pyun's visual style and some of his influences; and much much more. So get your tri-bladed sword ready, rub down a naked princess with oil, and escort a cyborg with a cure to a plague with Lee and Daniel, as they pay tribute to Pyun! Lee's recent apperances on other fine podcasts: Movie Melt  The Grindbin  The Podcast Under the Stairs  In relation to a topic brought up on the episode, a YouTube video titled "What Ever Happened to Murphy Brown?".  Daniel's other podcast, I Don't Speak German.  "The Sword and the Sorcerer" IMDB  "Cyborg" IMDB  Featured Music: "Round Room Fight" by David Whitaker; "Music at the Mall" & "Atlanta Rumble" by Kevin Bassinson.

Joe Regalbuto - actor and director. He is known for his role as Frank Fontana on the CBS television sitcom Murphy Brown, which earned him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination in 1989.Joe shares candid insight into his lengthy career as an actor and director.  Appearing on television shows such as Knots Landing Mork & Mindy and  Magnum, P.I.In 1982 Joe Regalbuto played a supporting role in the critically acclaimed film Missing, as well as the role of Darius in the cult sci-fi/fantasy movie The Sword and the Sorcerer, and, on television, the recurring role of Kalnik the evil alien in three episodes of Mork & Mindy.He starred in the CBS series Knots Landing in the 1984–1985 and 1985–1986 seasons as Harry Fisher, a man who takes possession of the Ewing twins illegally, which centered on the Black Market storyline.In 1984 he appeared in the TV movie Invitation to Hell, directed by Wes Craven.In 1985 Regalbuto increased his household recognition when he guest starred as cab driver and high school friend, Don Eddie Rice, in the television series Magnum, P.I. episode "Going Home". A year earlier, he co-starred with Magnum, P.I. star Tom Selleck in Selleck's 2nd film, Lassiter.In 1986 Regalbuto starred in the TV movie Fuzz Bucket and a short-lived series, Street Hawk, and co-starred in the short-lived 1979 sitcom The Associates with Martin Short.In 1988, he played the part of Rebecca Devereaux's verbally abusive boyfriend, Jeremy, in the TV series The Golden Girls.

Everybody you know, every human that walks this planet goes through hardship at some point along their journey. For years Frank Fontana spent his life renovating people's lives from the outside in. Today he explores transformation inside out. Follow Frank Fontana on a journey of self renovation with his guests. Welcome to The Human Renovation Project!

Everybody you know, every human that walks this planet goes through hardship at some point along their journey. For years Frank Fontana spent his life renovating people's lives from the outside in. Today he explores transformation inside out. Follow Frank Fontana on a journey of self renovation with his guests. Welcome to The Human Renovation Project!

We review the semifinalists for the Frank Fontana award

Miniseries Finale:The Miniaturist (PBS)In 1686, 18-year-old Nella Oortman (Anya Taylor-Joy, Split, The Witch) arrives in Amsterdam to meet her wealthy merchant husband Johannes Brandt (Alex Hassell, Genius: Picasso), but is instead met by his sister Marin (Romola Garai, Churchill’s Secret, The Hour). When Johannes appears, he presents her with a wedding gift: a cabinet that is a miniature replica of their home, to be furnished by an elusive Miniaturist, whose tiny creations mirror what is happening within the house in unexpected ways and seem to be predicting and unraveling the future with unsettling precision.As Nella begins to uncover its secrets and those of the Brandt household she realizes the escalating dangers that await them all. Does the Miniaturist hold their fate in her hands? And will she be the key to their salvation or the architect of their downfall? Series Premieres:Magnum P.I. (CBS)Thomas Magnum is a decorated former Navy SEAL who, upon returning home from Afghanistan, repurposes his military skills to become a private investigator. A charming rogue, an American hero and a die-hard Detroit Tigers fan, Magnum has Juliet Higgins and her Dobermans to keep him in line, as well as his trusted buddies and fellow POW survivors T.C. and Rick when he needs backup on a job. With keys to a vintage Ferrari in one hand, aviator sunglasses in the other, and an Old Düsseldorf longneck chilling in the fridge, Thomas Magnum is on the case.Manifest(NBC)When Montego Air Flight 828 landed safely after a turbulent but routine flight, the crew and passengers were relieved. But in the span of those few hours, the world had aged five years -- and after mourning their loss, their friends, families and colleagues had given up hope and moved on. Now, faced with the impossible, they're all given a second chance. But as their new realities become clear, a deeper mystery unfolds, and some of the returned passengers soon realize they may be meant for something greater than they ever thought possible.FBI (CBS)From Emmy Award winner Dick Wolf and the team behind the "Law & Order" franchise, "FBI" is a fast-paced drama about the inner workings of the New York office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. First-class agents -- including Maggie Bell and Omar Adom "OA" Zidan -- bring all of their talents, intellect and technical expertise to tenaciously investigate cases of tremendous magnitude, including terrorism, organized crime and counterintelligence, to keep New York and the country safe.New Amsterdam (NBC)Dr. Max Goodwin is brilliant, charming -- and the new medical director at America's oldest public hospital. While he's set on tearing down the bureaucracy to provide exceptional care, the doctors and staff are not so sure. They've heard this before, and no one else has delivered on those promises. Not taking no for an answer, Max disrupts the status quo and proves he will stop at nothing to breathe new life into this understaffed, underfunded and underappreciated hospital -- the only one in the world capable of treating Ebola patients, prisoners from Rikers Island and the president of the United States all under one roof -- and return it to the glory that put it on the map. Inspired by Bellevue in New York City.Mr. Inbetween (FX)"Mr Inbetween" is a half-hour drama series inspired by the cult film "The Magician." It centers around Ray Shoesmith -- a father, ex-husband, boyfriend and best friend. All tough roles to juggle in the modern age, but it's even harder when you're a criminal for hire. Shoesmith is a man who has been hardened by the prison system and his experiences there. Now, he is learning how to deal with life in the real world -- even attending anger management classes -- away from the bars of prison, where actions always have consequences.Single Parents (ABC)This ensemble comedy follows some single parents as they lean on each other to help raise their 7-year-old kids and maintain some kind of personal lives outside of parenthood. When the parents in the group meet Will, a 30-something guy who's been so focused on raising his daughter that he's lost sight of who he is as a man, they see just how far down the rabbit hole of PTA, parenting and princesses he has gone. The friends decide to band together to get him out in the dating world and make him realize that being a great parent doesn't mean sacrificing everything about his own identity.A Million Little Things (ABC)It has been said that friendship isn't one big thing, it's a million little things. That is certainly true for a group of friends from Boston who bonded under unexpected circumstances. Some have achieved success, others are struggling in their careers and relationships, but all of them feel stuck in life. After one of them dies unexpectedly, it's just the wake-up call the others need to finally start living. Along the way, they discover that friends may be the one thing that can save them from themselves.The Cool Kids (FOX)"The Cool Kids" is a comedy about a rowdy, rag-tag group of friends living in a retirement community who are willing to break every rule to have fun, because, at their age, what do they really have to lose? Hank, a gruff, opinionated, 21st-century Archie Bunker who will go to any lengths to have a good time, is the leader of this motley crew. His loyal -- but less than helpful -- friends include Charlie, a bumbling storyteller who constantly goes off on tangents about some bizarre and barely believable episodes from his life; and Sid, a naysaying, pill-popping hypochondriac who shoots down every scheme but still gets roped in. Complicating matters is Margaret, a brash, confident woman who forces her way into their group and refuses to leave because she's not going to take crap from anyone -- especially not these three. But what unites them all is their shared belief that they're not done yet -- not by a long shot. Growing old with dignity is for chumps. Season Premieres:Young Sheldon (CBS)It's 1989 and 9-year-old Sheldon Cooper has skipped four grades to start high school along with his less-intellectual older brother. As he struggles to be understood by his family, classmates and neighbours, his mother arms him with the best tool she can come up with: reminding bullies his dad is the football coach and his brother is on the team. His twin sister doesn't share his exceptional mind, but she has a much clearer vision of what life has in store for the young genius. Jim Parsons, who plays the adult version of Sheldon on "The Big Bang Theory," narrates.The Good Doctor (ABC)Shaun Murphy, a young autistic surgeon who has savant syndrome, relocates from a quiet country life to join the surgical unit at the prestigious San Jose St. Bonaventure Hospital -- a move strongly supported by his mentor, Dr. Aaron Glassman. Having survived a troubled childhood, Shaun is alone in the world and unable to personally connect with those around him, but he finds his niche using his extraordinary medical skill and intuition to save lives and challenge the skepticism of his colleagues.This Is Us (NBC)Jack and his wife - who is very pregnant with triplets - have just moved into their new home in Pittsburgh. Successful and handsome television actor Kevin is growing increasingly bored with his bachelor lifestyle. Randall - who was abandoned at a fire station by his father as an infant - is a stylish New York-based businessman working to raise two daughters with his wife, Beth. These people are among a group, several of whom share a birthday, of seemingly random individuals whose lives intertwine in unexpected ways.Grey’s Anatomy (ABC)The medical drama series focuses on a group of young doctors at Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital, who began their careers at the facility as interns. One of the young doctors and the show's namesake, Meredith Grey, is the daughter of a famous surgeon. Grey struggles to maintain relationships with her colleagues, particularly the hospital's one-time chief of surgery, Richard Webber, due to a pre-existing relationship between them - Webber and Meredith's mother had a personal relationship when Meredith was young.Murphy Brown (CBS)Amid a divided nation, chaotic national discourse and rampant attacks on the press, Murphy decides to return to the airwaves and recruits her FYI team: lifestyle reporter Corky Sherwood, investigative journalist Frank Fontana, and her former wunderkind news producer Miles Silverberg.Joining them is social media director Pat Patel, who is tasked with bringing Murphy and the team into the 21st century. Murphy's millennial son, Avery, shares his mother's competitive spirit and quick wit, and is following in her journalistic footsteps—perhaps too closely.The team still lets off steam at Phil's Bar, now run by his sister, Phyllis. Now back in the game, Murphy is determined to draw the line between good television and honest reporting, proving that the world needs Murphy Brown now more than ever. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Frank Fontana, Horse Racing writer. Iain MacLean, Edmonton Huskies head coach. 

Welcome to our Season 1 wrap-up with series director and architect of Murphy Brown, Barnet Kellman. The gals discuss Barnet’s early life and how TV lead him to theater and then back again, as well as the series regular casting process, the origins of Frank Fontana, the real story of casting Miles Silverberg, and how Barnet met Diane English! Stay tuned next week for Part Two! And join our Patreon to get a special sneak preview of Part 2! www.patreon.com/MurphyBrownpod Check out Show Notes at www.MurphyBrownpod.com. Please also review/rate/subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts

Jesi and Lauren bring you Part Two of their interview with Joe Regalbuto a.k.a Frank Fontana! Topics include: Age on television in the 21st century, more revival talk, the psyche of Frank Fontana, and how Joe’s career may be coming full circle in Astoria, Queens! Check out more episodes and more info about this episode under Show Notes: www.murphybrownpod.com Note: The film Joe and Steve Peterman (writer/producer for Murphy Brown) did together was a TV movie called “The Other Woman” (1983).

Jesi and Lauren are thrilled to bring you Part One of their interview with Joe Regalbuto a.k.a Frank Fontana! Topics include: Joe’s origin story on the East Coast, stories of his past co-stars - including Mary Tyler Moore, Frank’s relationship with Murphy, and Joe’s time on television in the 1980s (including Golden Girls). And we ask Joe what he can or not can say about the upcoming Murphy Brown revival. Check out more episodes and more info about this episode under Show Notes: www.murphybrownpod.com

Welcome to the start of Season One! Lauren and Jesi go through the pilot episode of Murphy Brown, “Respect”, written by series creator Diane English. The ladies talk about the amazing guest stars, behind-the-scenes tidbits, and personal anecdotes from the co-hosts -- including who has fondled an Emmy (like Frank Fontana), and who has personal knowledge of Murphy (her addiction to a #2 soft pencils). Shoulder pads and secretaries await you! Don’t forget to listen/follow our Spotify playlist “Murphy Brown Empowerment Playlist” and join us at www.murphybrownpod.com for all your show needs! Or follow us across social media (Twitter, Facebook & Instagram) at MurphyBrownpod

About Frank Fontana: Celebrity design and lifestyle expert Frank Fontana is known across the country as an Emmy nominated TV and radio host, bestselling author, and now contributing editor to the new online housewares resource Inspired Home for the International Housewares Association. Fans of HGTV recognize Frank as the face of several hit shows for the HGTV network and as regular contributor to NBCâ??s TODAY show. He built his reputation in the world of home improvement programming as the likable host of â??Takeover my Makeoverâ?? and shortly after host and lead designer for the wildly popular â??Design on a Dime,â?? franchise, one of HGTVâ??s longest-running and highest-rated programs. Frank also is a published expert in the interiors field, author of top-selling DIY book â??Frank Fontanaâ??s Dirty Little Secrets of Design,â?? currently available in bookstores nationwide and on amazon.com. A regular contributor to a multitude of national media outlets, Frankâ??s tips and ideas have been featured on OPRAH.com, The TODAY Show with Kathie Lee & Hoda on NBC, and the award-winning NBC design show Open House. He also currently hosts popular radio programs for both WGN radio 720 AM and an online podcast series boasting more than 8 million program downloads to date. Produced for: 3M, Armstrong Flooring, Adorne

If a cop was walking up to my carwith his gun drawn, would I be justified in defending myself with deadly force?Frank Fontana, I robbeda bank once.Updated Oct 30True Story...I was driving oneday when I started to be tailed by a police car. At a certain point the lightsstarting flashing and I pulled over. It was only then that I realized that Iwas being tailed by 1/2 a dozen cop cars. When I stopped, I had the windows upand the radio on. I heard some voices and realized the cops were yelling at me.By the time I got the window down, they were irrately yelling; “HANDS OUT OFTHE WINDOW.”One officer approached my car gundrawn, held high and tight to his body. He grabbed my left hand and asked thatI slowly remove the keys from the ignition and hand them to him. After doingso, he asked that I exit the vehicle. At some point I remember looking up andseeing the inside of the barrel of his gun, this I did not like.Once out of the vehicle, I waswalked to the rear of my car and frisked while two officers had their gunsdrawn and a third had a taser.They next asked to search my car.Once they were satisfied that Iwas not a threat they explained to me that a bank was just robbed and my carmatched the description of the getaway car.Very early on in this ordeal, Ihad two thoughts.1.      Theyobviously are looking for someone, else. I doubt me speeding would elicit thismuch attention.2.     Ireasonably believed I could get shot. I had no idea what was on their minds,and while I own and handle guns, I can't stress how much I disliked seeing theinside of that barrel.My gut feel was to be ascompliant as possible to eliminate giving them a reason to shoot. Wholeincident took 5 minutes and I now have this interesting story to tell.My condolences to the family ofDeven G…but here is how not to act in such a situation. 

If a cop was walking up to my car with his gun drawn, would I be justified in defending myself with deadly force? Frank Fontana, I robbed a bank once. Updated Oct 30 True Story...I was driving one day when I started to be ta...

Joe Regalbuto is an American actor and director known for his role as Frank Fontana on the CBS television comedy Murphy Brown. He played a supporting role in the critically acclaimed film Missing in 1982. Also in 1982, Regalbuto played Darius, in the cult sci-fi/fantasy The Sword and the Sorcerer and he played Kalnik, an evil alien, in three episodes of Mork & Mindy. Joe also starred in the CBS series Knots Landing in the 1984-1985 and 1985-1986 season as a character called Harry Fisher who had taken possession of the Ewing twins illegally which centred on the Black Market storyline. Additionally, he starred in the 1986 TV movie Fuzz Bucket as well as the short-lived series Street Hawk. In 1988, Joe played the part of Rebecca Devereaux's boyfriend in the TV series The Golden Girls. Late in the series, Regalbuto directed more than 20 episodes of Murphy Brown. He also has directed episodes of Titus, George Lopez, Wizards of Waverly Place and other television programs. In 2002, he appeared on the final season (5th) of the Ally McBeal TV series, episode 10, "One Hundred Tears", as Harvey Hall, a man who believed he could fly, using wings of his own making. In 2008, he had guest roles in the TV series Ghost Whisperer and Criminal Minds, as well as a small role in the movie Bottle Shock. In 2009, Regalbuto had a guest appearance on NCIS. In 2012, he played the critically acclaimed part of Mr Rogers in the TV Series Southland: "his character feigned grief in what Det. Lydia Adams (Regina King) called 'an Academy Award-winning performance.' He's not eligible for an Oscar, but Regalbuto might just get an Emmy". In recent years, he has directed episodes of Hot in Cleveland, Saint George with George Lopez and Partners with Kelsey Grammer and Martin Lawrence.

http://searchforschlock.com/media/podcasts/sfs-060-SwordAndTheSorcerer.mp3 Download MP3 We've seen Brain Smasher...A Love Story and we've seen Captain America, but we decided to give director Albert Pyun one more chance anyway and watch what is perhaps Pyun's most well-regarded film. (Sorry, Alien from L.A.) This one is a fantasy epic about a guy with a sword that's really three swords, and it shoots swords out of it. It's every bit as awesome as I just made it sound. Also along for the ride is Bull from Night Court and Frank Fontana from Murphy Brown, or as we call them, "The Dream Team." Original post located at searchforschlock.com.