This episode of adam 12 was one of themhe wrote more than 20 altogetherand its a good one. Bernard lawson 11 may 1927 14 december 2016, better known as bernard fox, was a welsh actor. Best centers in milwaukee franchise history, ranked. The million dollar duck follows the humorous and heartfelt journey of six wildlife artists competing to win the federal duck stamp contestthe only juried art competition run by the u. Walt disneys the million dollar duck opening titles 1971 garypleace. Walt disney studios home entertainment g april 12, 2005. The million dollar duck 1971 is a comedy, family movie starring dean jones and sandy duncan. Dean jones and sandy duncan as a couple who hit the quackpot when their pet lays golden eggs. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. The million dollar duck 1971 the movie database tmdb. Since then, several of the nbas greatest centers have suited up for the team. It was directed by vincent mceveety, and stars dean jones, sandy duncan and joe flynn. Nonetheless, sandy duncan went on to become a disney film.
The million dollar duck 1971 official trailer, organic. To save it from being put to death, professor albert dooley takes home a. He made his debut in the disney film the million dollar duck 1971, before landing a starring role in ben 1972, the sequel to willard 1971. Million dollar duck 1971 walt disney productions zany comedy for 1971 drew inspiration from aesops fables. Staring lee harcourt montgomery, joe flynn, tony roberts and sandy duncan. Dramatic trailer for disneys million dollar duck 1971 chuckfuxvi. Bombay in the comedy fantasy series bewitched 19641972, colonel crittendon in the comedy series hogans heroes 1965 1971, malcolm merriweather in the andy griffith show 19631965, colonel redford in barnaby jones 1975, max in herbie goes. Jones plays professor albert dooley, a scientist who doesnt have pupils so much as animal.
Neither, however, made the best use of her elfin charm and both series died a quick death. Million dollar duck was the seventh disney comedy that jones headlined and while it sticks to a mostly triedandtrue structure, the end product feels somewhat flat in comparison to the actors other films for the studio. If million dollar duck falls short in inventiveness, this small serving of comfort food satisfies with ample amounts of warmhearted cheer. Animal planet has acquired tv rights while lionsgate will handle a limited theatrical release as well as digital home entertainment and packaged media. The history of the federal duck stamp contest, the only art competition run by the u. He made his debut in the disney film the million dollar duck in 1971, before landing a starring role in ben 1972, the sequel to willard 1971. The million dollar duck 1971 g 1h 29min comedy, family, scifi 30 june 1971 usa professor dooley takes home a duck from his research laboratory as a toy for his son, but soon finds out that it lays golden eggs.
Ages 4 and older lynn gibson professor dooley dean jones and katie sandy duncan are a married couple that is having a hard time making it financially. Million dollar duck the 1971 professor dooley takes home a duck from his research laboratory as a toy for his son, but soon finds out that it lays golden eggs. But an ordinary bird turns extraordinary when he is accidentally zapped with radiation and casually starts laying the proverbial golden eggs. The goose that laid the golden eggs inspired million dollar duck. Montgomery and the son of actor cecil montgomery, lee began his career as a model before venturing into the acting business. The million dollar duck 1971 is the first of three movies that film critic gene siskel walked out on during his professional career. Walt disneys the million dollar duck opening titles 1971 duration. Brian golden davis the million dollar duck premiered in park city and centres on the federal duck stamp contest, the only juried art competition run by the us government.
Paul and jimmy are determined to catch an 8toed alligator. When an ordinary duck is accidentally zapped with radiation and starts laying golden eggs, everyone scrambles to capture the rare bird. Minnesotans who have dominated the duck stamp art competition in recent years. An amusing anecdote about a hardy duck who lays golden eggs, which is lifted clear out of the ordinary. This unofficial remake of the douglas fairbanks jr vehicle mr drakes duck from disney provides yet another twist on the nutty professor story. A mother gator is determined to fight to the death to protect her young. Eggs, the million dollar duck was theatrically released on june 30, 1971. Dramatic trailer for disneys million dollar duck 1971. Research professor albert dooley dean jones is stuck with pastdue bills and one downy, dense lab duck. Walt disneys the million dollar duck opening titles 1971. This wholesome chatty cathy delight had all the earmarkings of becoming a dithery tv star in the early 70s and a couple of sitcom vehicles were handed to her with silver platterlike enthusiasm. Professor dooley takes home a duck from his research laboratory as a toy for his son, but soon finds out that it lays golden eggs. Tightly focused on a small subculture, the documentary profiles six artists who compete each year in the federal. Brother of actress belinda montgomery, lee began his career as a model before venturing into the acting business.
Million dollar duck documentary spotlights duck stamp. Brother of actresses belinda montgomery and tannis g. The documentary the million dollar duck wings its way to animal planet to unveil the real drama behind the federal duck. In the 60s, actor dean jones found himself the preferred leading man in a long string of disney liveaction films, paired alongside everything from grapepicking monkeys to lovable volkswagens to a humongous great dane who thought he was a dachshund. The million dollar duck 1971 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
The milwaukee bucks were founded in 1968 as an expansion franchise. Frequent disney goofball dean jones plays a financially strapped science professor who cant seem to make ends meet. His kid wants a puppy, his wife is a dizzy ditzball, and his boss has ordered him to get rid of a particularly stupid duck. The other two were the horror film maniac 1980 and the comedy black sheep 1996. Using a familiar formula and familiar faces, disney seemed to be playing it safe with this film. And 1971s the million dollar duck is assuredly one of the studios very worst. Albert dooley dean jones is a research scientist who brings home a duck as a pet for his young son jimmy lee montgomery after the bird accidently gets exposed to radiation while at the lab. I saw the movie and then i had to make an epic trailer for it. There are better disney films out there from this period this one just lacked a certain spark to make it work better. Animal planet premieres 2016 slamdance winner the million. Million dollar duck on dvd 786936279399 from disney buena vista. Gordon wrote himself a good part, too, as a retiree who is a police buff who turns his fascination with police work into a hobby, and winds up making a nuisance of himself.
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