Joel Zwick

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Joel Zwick

Born January 11, 1942 · Brooklyn, New York, USA (age 84)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Joel Zwick (born January 11, 1942) is an American film, television and theatre director. He is best known for his work on Perfect Strangers, Full House, Family Matters and well as directing the films My Big Fat Greek Wedding and Fat Albert. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was educated at Brooklyn College. He directed twenty-one pilots, all of which went on to…

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My Big Fat Greek WeddingMy Big Fat Greek Wedding · 2002
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
6.52002
MovieComedyDrama
A young Greek woman falls in love with a non-Greek and struggles to get her family to accept him while she comes to terms with her heritage and cultural identity.
Fat AlbertFat Albert · 2004
Fat Albert
5.12004
MovieComedyFamily
Animated character Fat Albert emerges from his TV universe into the real world, accompanied by his friends Rudy, Mushmouth, Old Weird Harold and Dumb Donald. Though the gang is flabbergasted by the modern world, they make new friends, and Albert attempts to help young Doris become popular. But things get complicated when Albert falls for her older sister, Lauri, and must turn to creator Bill Cosby for advice.
Elvis Has Left the BuildingElvis Has Left the Building · 2004
Elvis Has Left the Building
5.32004
MovieComedyFamily
Harmony had an encounter early in life with the young Elvis, and can't seem to shake his influence. Now a Pink Lady selling cosmetics, she seems to inadvertently bring harm to any Elvis impersonators she encounters. After a bizarre car accident leaves a slew of them dead, Harmony goes on the run from the authorities, hooking up with a downtrodden ad exec who has Elvis troubles of his own.
Shake It Up: Made in JapanShake It Up: Made in Japan · 2012
Shake It Up: Made in Japan
8.52012
MovieComedyDrama
After facing off against crews from across the country in an epic dance battle, Rocky and CeCe win a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Japan to star in a new interactive dance video game. While there, Rocky plans to explore Japan and soak in the culture, but CeCe is convinced that they need to seize the chance to live their dreams and take their shot at becoming real global superstars.
Tango ShalomTango Shalom · 2021
Tango Shalom
5.22021
MovieComedy
When a Tango dancer asks a Rabbi to enter a dance competition, there’s one big problem—due to his Orthodox beliefs, he’s not allowed to touch her! But the prize money would save his school from bankruptcy, so they develop a plan to enter the competition without sacrificing his faith, and the bonds of family and community are tested one dazzling dance step at a time in this lighthearted fable.
Second SightSecond Sight · 1989
Second Sight
4.41989
MovieComedy
Wills is an ex-cop who pairs up with Bobby, a wacky psychic, to form the "Second Sight Detective Agency." Bobby's clairvoyant abilities come in handy during their investigations. When a nun recruits them for a case involving car theft, they suddenly find themselves dealing with the abduction of a prominent cardinal who has a chance of becoming the next pope. Bobby's psychic powers go haywire as they pursue the case.
Adventures in BabysittingAdventures in Babysitting · 1989
Adventures in Babysitting
4.51989
MovieComedyTV Movie
After their trip into the big city in the movie Chris once again is asked to baby sit Brad, Sara and Daryl for the night when a simple trip to the store turns into a hostage situation. Chris and the kids have themselves yet another adventure.
America 2100America 2100 · 1979
America 2100
6.01979
MovieComedyScience Fiction
Two everyday schlubs are inadvertently frozen for 120 years, awakening to a wacky future run by a robot named MAX. Pilot episode for unproduced series.

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WebsterWebster · 1983
Webster
5.91983
SeriesComedy
Webster is an American situation comedy that aired on ABC from September 16, 1983 until May 8, 1987, and in first-run syndication from September 21, 1987 until March 10, 1989. The series was created by Stu Silver. The show stars Emmanuel Lewis in the title role as a young boy who, after losing his parents, is adopted by his NFL-pro godfather, portrayed by Alex Karras, and his new socialite wife, played by Susan Clark. The focus was largely on how this impulsively married couple had to adjust to their new lives and sudden parenthood, but it was the congenial Webster himself who drove much of the plot. The series was produced by Georgian Bay Ltd., Emmanuel Lewis Entertainment Enterprises, Inc. and Paramount Television. Like NBC's earlier hit Diff'rent Strokes, Webster featured a young African-American boy adopted by a white family.

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