Hudson Brothers' Discography - Hudson Filmography

Hudson Brothers' Discography

Hudson Filmography

"We're gonna razzle dazzle you you'll never believe all the things we can do we're gonna razzle dazzle you yes we're gonna razzle dazzle RAZZLE DAZZLE! get yourself down RAZZLE DAZZLE! it's time to turn it on RAZZLE DAZZLE! get up on your feet and razzle dazzle!" "It's the Razzle Dazzle wrapup of everything, including the kitchen sink. The Razzle Dazzle wrapup of everything, it's lots more fun than you think. A bit of this a piece of that, an old melody. It must be something Frenchmen call a potpourri. What's a potpourri? Why don't you wait and see. It's the razzle dazzle wrapup of everything, including some jokes and maybe some laughs. A couple of cows, a couple of calves. A garden hose, the family car, a skating rink, and even the kitchen sink."	Series Television The Hudson Brothers Show July 31, 1974 - August 28, 1974 (CBS) The Hudson Brothers starred in a five-week variety series that was a summer replacement for The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour. Also featured were Ronnie Graham, Gary Owens, Rod Hull, and Stephanie Edwards. Produced by Chris Bearde and Alan Blye. The Hudson Brothers Razzle Dazzle Show September 7, 1974 - August 30, 1975 (CBS) The Hudson Brothers starred in this live action Saturday-morning show for kids. The show also featured Ted Zeigler, Billy Van, Peter Cullen, Murray Langston, Freeman King and Rod Hull (and his Australian emu). Produced by Chris Bearde and Alan Blye. Recurring bits included the Island of Pigi Pigi, the world's smallest island in the world's largest ocean ("ho hum, another boring day on the Island of Pigi Pigi"); the Adventures of Chuckie Margolis, with Brett as an incorrigible kid who lived in his parent's basement and Mark as his best friend Alan Audigrecco ("one more word from you, Alan, and I'm gonna pull your lips over your eyes!"); and Fabulous Freddie, network vice president in charge of kids' programming ("Care for a licorice stick? I have red ones!" "No thanks, we're trying to cut down!"). Bonkers 1978 (Syndicated) Comedy-variety half hour show starring the Hudson Brothers, and featuring Bob Monkhouse and the Bonkettes. April Winchell was the voice of Dyl Piquel. Produced by Jack Burns. Sara 1985 (NBC) A half-hour situation comedy starring Geena Davis as Sara McKenna, Ronnie Clair Edwards as Helen Newcomb, Mark Hudson as Stuart Webber, Matthew Lawrence as Jesse Webber, Bill Maher as Marty Lang, Bronson Pinchot as Dennis Kemper, and Alfre Woodard as Rozalyn Dupree. Doogie Howser Bill Hudson had a recurring role in 1992 (?) as the father of Doogie's girlfriend. Notable Guest Appearances Cher May 18, 1975 Hudson Brothers sang "Rendezvous." Hollywood Squares July 1975 Bill, Mark, and Brett crammed into one square. First multiple residents of a square? Cher September 28, 1975 A family-oriented show with Captain Kangaroo, the Hudson Brothers, illusionist Mark Wilson and his son Greg, and Cher's daughter Chastity. The Captain brought along the Stupidillo, a three-headed animal played by the Hudson Brothers. In another sketch, Cher and the Hudsons appeared as toy soldiers. Hudsons sang "Lonely School Year." The Midnight Special October 31, 1975 The Hudson Brothers, J. Geils Band, and Tavares performed. Elton John was the salute of the week. Helen Reddy was host. Hudson Brothers sang "Lonely School Year." Captain Kangaroo November 3, 1975 The Hudson Brothers visited the Captain as private investigators. Cher December 21, 1975 The Hudson Brothers, Redd Foxx, the Lennon Sisters and Chastity Bono joined Cher for her Christmas show. Hudsons sang "Here Comes Santa Claus." Sonny and Cher October 31, 1976 The Hudson Brothers, Jim Nabors, and Shields and Yarnell were guests. The Brady Bunch Hour March 21, 1977 Charo and the Hudson Brothers were guests. Hudsons sang "Disco Queen." Pat Boone and Family November 1978 The Hudson Brothers joined Pat Boone, the Boone family, Bob Hope, and John Byner for this Thanksgiving special. The Hudsons appeared in a sketch playing villains chasing "The Sheik" played by Pat Boone. The Hudsons and Boone daughters sang "Dance With Me" and "You Make Me Feel Like Dancing." The Love Boat February 9, 1980 "Not So Fast, Gopher / Haven't We Met Before / Seoul Mate" In the "Haven't We Met Before" story, Paul Stockwood (Nicholas Hammond) and his friends Louis Acosta (Bill Hudson), Jerry Crawford (Mark Hudson) and Ed Correy (Brett Hudson) pretend to be wealthy young men, and find out money isn't everything. Hayley Mills plays Paul's love interest Lila Stanhope, a wealthy socialite.

	Made for T.V. Movies The Millionaire December 19, 1978 (CBS) This made-for-T.V. movie follows the stories of three persons who are surprised with the gift of $1 million from an anonymous benefactor. Based on the 1950s series. The Hudsons play the Reardon brothers who use their $1 million for a high-rolling fling in Las Vegas. Bill plays Mike Reardon, Mark plays Eddie Reardon, and Brett plays Harold Reardon. Also starring Martin Balsam, Edward Albert Jr., Ralph Bellamy, William Demarest, John Ireland, Pat Crowley and Jane Wyatt. (2 hours) Help Wanted: Kids 1986 This 1986 Walt Disney made-for-T.V. movie comedy was directed by David Greenwalt, and written by Stephen Black and Henry Stern. When the Burkes (real-life husband and wife Cindy Williams and Bill Hudson) lose their jobs in New York, they move to Arizona where Tom (Bill) takes a job managing a small children's clothing company. Tom's boss assumes that Amanda (Cindy) is a housewife and mother - but the Burkes have not had kids yet. The Burkes "hire" a couple of street urchins to play their kids to impress Tom's boss. Also appearing: Chad Allen as Coop, Hillary Wolf as Mickey, John Dehner as Cyrus, Joel Brooks as Lee, Miriam Flynn as Helen, Billie Bird as Bea, Ebbe Roe Smith as Jesse, and Joseph Chapman as Kaiser.

A publicity still from the Hudson Brothers movie "Zero to Sixty." The information on the back of the still refers to the movie as "The Wheeler Stealers" - a previous working title?	Movies Zero to Sixty 1978 (101 minutes - PG) This 1978 comedy was directed by by Don Weis and written by Judith Bustany and W. Lyle Richardson. Michael Nolen, a recently divorced man played by Darren McGavin, gets a job with an automobile repossession company after he finds that his own car has been repossessed because his ex-wife didn't make the payments. He teams up with a street-wise 16-year-old girl named Larry Wilde (played by Denise Nickerson). The movie features Bill Hudson as Eddie, Mark Hudson as Sammy, and Brett Hudson as Harry. The other members of the cast are Sylvia Miles as Flo Ames, Joan Collins as Gloria Martine, Vito Scotti as Benny, Lorraine Gary as Billy-Jon, David Huddleston as Harold Finch, Monica Lewis as Aunt Clara, Gordon MacRae as Officer Joe, Dick Martin as Arthur Dunking, Lyle Waggoner as the gay bar bartender, and Al Checco as the cook. Hysterical 1982 (86 minutes - PG) This 1982 comedy was written by Bill Hudson, Mark Hudson, Brett Hudson, and Trace Johnston, directed by Chris Bearde, produced by Gene Levy, and filmed on location in Oregon. In the movie, a writer (played by Bill) retreats to a northwest town called Hellview to write the great American novel. Unfortunately for him, the lighthouse he is renting is inhabited by the spirit of a woman who killed herself there 100 years before. The spirit wants him to replace her lost love, Captain Howdy. There is a bizarre zombie dance at the end of the movie, and somewhere along the way, Brett Hudson gets to drop trou. The cast includes Bill Hudson (Frederic Lansing), Brett Hudson (Fritz), Mark Hudson (Dr. Paul Batton), Franklyn Ajaye, Charlie Callas, Bud Cort, Robert Donner, Murray Hamilton, Richard Kiel, John Larroquette, Julie Newmar, Gary Owens, Cindy Pickett, Clint Walker, and Keenan Wynn. Hudson Brothers fans will also recognize the very funny Ted Zeigler among the "Loonies." "Hysterical," which has become a cult classic horror spoof, was released on DVD in 2001 by Image Entertainment. Catalog ID: OVED9026DVD UPC #: 014381902624

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