Movie Stars (1999)
Synopsis
Movie Stars is an American sitcom that aired on The WB from 1999 to 2000. It stars Harry Hamlin and Jennifer Grant as famous Hollywood actors trying to raise their children.
Network
The WB
Episodes
Pilot
Reece's daughter from his first marriage, Lori, arrives unnanounced and declares that she's going to be living with him and his new family.
Educating Lori
Trying to defend his half-sister, Lori, Apache gets in a fight at school that results in his suspension. Meanwhile, Todd, dressed as Tweety Bird, is attacked by a bunch of children at a birthday party for one of Mel Gibson's kids.
Bitter Sweet Seventeen
Lori is ecstatic when a box arrives from her mother just in time for her birthday. That is, until she realizes the box is filled with the rest of her stuff from her mother's house. To cheer her up, Reece goes all-out for a birthday celebration, which sparks jealousy from Apache, who's now feeling neglected being in his sister's shadow. Meanwhile, Todd thinks he's found a woman who finally understands him, not realizing that his new girlfriend is Justine Priestly, Jason's sister.
Leap of Faith
Todd licenses a Reece Hardin action figure that appears to have cleavage in place of pecs. Meanwhile, Lori gets to see her father performing before the cameras, but becomes disallusioned when his motorcycle stunt is performed by a stunt man. Jacey has an interview with MTV's Kurt Loder, about how normal her movie star life is, and that's proven -- when everyone bursts in arguing before Kurt's camera. In the end, the action figure is pulled because of its' likeness to a transvestite; Lori realizes being with her father is better than watching his action flicks on the big screen; and Jacey gets an interview that portrays a normal family life.
Mothers & Brothers
Jacey's mother unexpectedly arrives, to the shock of Reece and Jacey -- but to the delight of Lori, who initially treats her like a new best friend -- intil Lori catches her snapping pictures of their home to sell to the tabloids.
Like Father, Like Son
Reece uncomfortably accepts the title of ""World's Sexiest Man,"" and finds that he's no longer being taken seriously. Meanwhile, Apache, feeling like he's in his father's shadow, brings a girl into his room to make out. And Todd acquires a script that he thinks was written by Quentin Tarantino and tries to find investors to get it made into a film.
Third Time's a Charm
Jacey thinks she may be pregnant, and confides in Lori. Lori goes to get a pregnancy test for her step-mother, and through a series of mishaps, Reece thinks Lori is the one who's pregnant. Meanwhile, Jacey's agent is willing to sign Todd -- if he'll sleep with her.
Bad Boy, Bad Boy, What'cha Gonna Do?
Reece becomes enraged when he learns that Lori's new beau is an older bad-boy actor, whom Reece is working with on a movie. Meanwhile, Todd and the famous brothers open up a juice bar called ""Squeeze This.""
Cast
Details
Original Title
Movie Stars
Status
Ended
Seasons
2
Episodes
21
Production
Castle Rock Entertainment, Axelrod-Widdoes Productions
