Beach Boys, The: An American Family (2000) TV Movie

Dramatization of the early years, from their formation in the early 1960s to their peak of popularity as musical innovators, through their late-60s decline (and Brian Wilson's beginning battle with mental illness), to their re-emergence in 1974 as a nostalgia and "goodtime" act.

The movie was shown in two parts on ABC Television, and featured a good deal of original studio and session material by the band, which forms the backdrop to the story. Music that couldn't be licensed for the production, but was important to the story (such as the Smile album sessions, and music by criminal Charles Manson, who had collaborated with Dennis Wilson), was filled in with sound-alikes, reminiscent of the original recordings.

The Beach Boys: An American Family (2000) TV Movie
Cast: Kevin Dunn, Frederick Weller, Alley Mills, Nick Stabile, Matt Letscher, Ned Vaughn

Tainted Blood (1993) TV Movie

While researching a new book a dedicated investigative reporter slash author (Raquel Welch) comes across the story of a surprising double murder-suicide involving the teenaged twin of a homicidal maniac, leading her into a dark world of insanity and danger.

Tainted Blood (1993) TV Movie
Cast: Alley Mills, Joan Van Ark, Kerri Green, Lewis Arquette, Natasha Gregson Wagner, Raquel Welch

Tainted Blood (1993) TV Movie

Raquel Welch is an author researching a new book, when she comes across the story of a surprising double murder-suicide.








Tainted Blood (1993) TV Movie
Cast: Alley Mills, Joan Van Ark, Kerri Green, Lewis Arquette, Natasha Gregson Wagner, Raquel Welch

Poor Richard (1984) (TV)

No detailed information could be found for this selection, other than a short bit from a New York Times archive;

The story, set in Beverly Hills, California, follows the adventures of Richard Manning III, a once-wealthy playboy who poses as a butler to remain in his former mansion--now owned by Ruby Hopper, an Iowa country bumkin turned millionaire. In the pilot episode, Richard seeks a way to raise $5,000 to pay off a gambling debt.

AVAILABLE EPISODES 

Pilot 

1984

Poor Richard (1984) (TV)

Cast: Alley Mills, Cynthia Sikes, Geoffrey Lewis, George Hamilton, Nancy Stafford