John Ritter
1) Stargirl
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In this story about the perils of popularity, the courage of nonconformity, and the thrill of first love, an eccentric student named Stargirl changes Mica High School forever.
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When Dave Barry is on the loose, no one is safe!
What Dave Barry did for the men’s movement in his Complete Guide to Guys and for foreign relations when he did Japan he now does for . . . everything in America. The rapacious observer of Tupperware ladies and leisure concept salesmen sounds off on:
Football—Football is more than just a game. It is a potential opportunity to see a live person lying on the ground with...
What Dave Barry did for the men’s movement in his Complete Guide to Guys and for foreign relations when he did Japan he now does for . . . everything in America. The rapacious observer of Tupperware ladies and leisure concept salesmen sounds off on:
Football—Football is more than just a game. It is a potential opportunity to see a live person lying on the ground with...
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"The kibble crook": Someone has eaten a whole bowl of Cleo's doggie chow and Clifford helps her search for the culprit. "Doggie detectives": There's a big mystery in the park when someone takes all the playground equipment. "Who moved my bone": A missing bone lands T-Bone and Cleo in an argument. "To catch a bird": Jetta accuses Emily Elizabeth of taking her medal.
4) Sling blade
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"25 years after committing an unthinkable crime, a quiet man named Karl is finally returning home. Once there, he is befriended by a fatherless boy and his mother. But when his newfound peace is shattered by the mother's abusive boyfriend, Karl is suddenly placed on a collision course with his past"--Container.
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Every summer day, Clifford sets out on fun-filled adventures with his friends and learns big lessons about friendship, loyalty, and other ways to be big! Clifford discovers that one of the best ways to be big is to always be truthful. Cuddly Clifford leads the way for neighbors and friends to learn how to always be kind to each other and be truthful! Episodes include: Special Delivery, Welcome to Birdwell Island, Doing the Right Thing, The Dog Who...
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It can be anything. A fanged monster that won't stay on the movie screen. Something ominous lurking in the basement. A malevolent force in a small New England town takes the shape of a clown, but It isn't clowning around. Instead, It terrifies youngsters with their innermost fears, bringing some to their untimely doom -- until a group of wily neighborhood kids fight back. Thirty years later the evil resurfaces: meaner, angrier, deadlier. And the friends...
7) Sling blade
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25 years after committing an unthinkable crime, a quiet man named Karl is finally returning home. Once there he is befriended by a fatherless boy and his mother. As a strong relationship develops between Karl and the boy, a confrontation builds with the mother's abusive and sometimes violent boyfriend.
8) Bad Santa
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Willie is a thief who teams up with his dwarf friend Marcus, for a very special Christmas scam. Willie gets a job as Santa Claus at a shopping mall, Marcus tags along as an elf, and they use their employee status to rob stores blind just before Christmas. But Willie is a bitter and foul-mouthed alcoholic who doesn't care much for kids. A mall's manager is certain something's wrong, so he asks the chief of security to check out Willie. Meanwhile, one...
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Can you guess what is the biggest, reddest thing about Clifford? It's his great big, loveable heart! Get the fun started with these amazing adventures to a magical land of kings, queens, princesses and treasure. Children will learn: It's special to give friends a heartwarming surprise; Keeping promises is important; Using your imagination makes storytime fun.
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And birdy makes three: Emily finds a baby bird and has to take care of her until she can learn to fly.
Home is where the fun is: Emily feels a little jealous that Jetta gets to go see the amazing titanic tower in the exciting big city.
Clifford's carnival: Everyone, including Clifford, must work as a team to put on this year's Fall Carnival.
Clifford's doggy reunion: Clifford and Emily are excited -- Cousin Laura and her dog Rex are coming to visit!...
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Great race: T-bone finds himself in a contest with Mac. He doesn't win, but he does his best. T-bone learns that you don't have to win to feel good -- you just have to do your very best.
Tummy trouble: The dogs convince themselves that its okay to keep eating treats as long as they've done something "special" to deserve them. All three learn that too much of a good thing can be bad.
Cleo comes to town: In flashback we see how Cleo shook things up...
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Clifford and the beanstalk: Emily works hard to prepare for her audition for the lead in the school play, but loses the role to Jetta.
Itchy patch: Clifford is itching like crazy but tries his best to stop when he hears Emily say she'll have to take him to the vet.
A new friend: There is a new dog in town -- and he only has three legs. Clifford, Cleo and T-Bone really like K.C., but feel unsure of how to act around him.
Stormy weather: Clifford's...
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Clifford the Big Red Dog is a lovable canine who joins a traveling carnival when he mistakenly believes that he has become a burden to his human family. As he seeks his fortune in food, Clifford helps his new animal buddies overcome their fears, saves the carnival from going bust, and eventually finds his way back home again to his real family.
20) Tadpole
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Most 15-year-old boys are obsessed with the opposite sex, Oscar is not exception. He is an honor student at an exclusive prep school, he is confident, intelligent, speaks fluent French, and is well versed in literary works. His parents are divorced and his father has recently remarried. Sensing that his stepmother isn't happy in the marriage, Oscar begins waging a low-key but ardent campaign to seduce her. His efforts to bed Eve attract the attention...