Pervis Atkins

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Pervis Atkins

Born November 24, 1935 · Ruston, Louisiana, USA

Died December 22, 2017 · aged 82

Pervis R. Atkins Jr. was an American football player.

Known For

The Longest YardThe Longest Yard · 1974
The Longest Yard
6.71974
MovieComedyDrama
A football player-turned-convict organizes a team of inmates to play against a team of prison guards. His dilemma is that the warden asks him to throw the game in return for an early release, but he is also concerned about the inmates' lack of self-esteem.
Upcoming SeasonUpcoming Season · 1975
Upcoming Season
1975
MovieComedy
Super mid-season replacements to failed shows in a network's super season. Saturday Night Live, Season 1 Episode 4
MelindaMelinda · 1972
Melinda
4.81972
MovieActionCrime
A slick, smooth-talking, womanizing young black DJ falls hard for an enigmatic woman he's just met. Things take a turn for the worse, though, when she is found dead in his apartment. It turns out that she was killed by the local mob, which is trying to frame him for the crime. With the police after him, he calls on some of his old acquaintances to help clear his name and avenge the woman's death.
The Desperate MilesThe Desperate Miles · 1975
The Desperate Miles
7.01975
MovieDramaTV Movie
A disabled Vietnam vet sets out to prove that disabled people don't have to be helpless by starting a 180-mile trip in a wheelchair. On the way he finds his life is endangered by a deranged truck driver.
Saturday Night LiveSaturday Night Live · 1975
Saturday Night Live
6.91975
SeriesComedyNews
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
The Six Million Dollar ManThe Six Million Dollar Man · 1974
The Six Million Dollar Man
7.31974
SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyAction & Adventure
Follow the adventures of Steve Austin, cybernetically enhanced astronaut turned secret agent, employed by the OSI, under the command of Oscar Goldman and supervised by the scientist who created his cybernetics, Rudy Wells. Steve uses the superior strength and speed provided by his bionic arm and legs, and the enhanced vision provided by his artificial eye, to fight enemy agents, aliens, mad scientists, and a wide variety of other villains.
Rich Man, Poor Man - Book IIRich Man, Poor Man - Book II · 1976
Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II
8.31976
SeriesDrama
Weekly series spun off from the miniseries.
DelvecchioDelvecchio · 1976
Delvecchio
7.01976
SeriesCrimeDrama
Dominick Delvecchio is an Italian-American detective who worked for the LAPD and also studied to become a lawyer.

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