Totally Tracked Down
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Totally Tracked Down is a Gemini Award
-nominated for Best Series Reality
television
program created, produced and starring Marshall Jay Kaplan
. The show airs on TVtropolis
and began airing September 2, 2010.
Gemini Award
The Gemini Awards are annual television broadcasting industry awards in Canada.First awarded in 1986, the Geminis celebrate the achievements of TV members of the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. Essentially, it presents awards for the best television productions in Canada. Awards are...
-nominated for Best Series Reality
Reality television
Reality television is a genre of television programming that presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and usually features ordinary people instead of professional actors, sometimes in a contest or other situation where a prize is awarded...
television
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
program created, produced and starring Marshall Jay Kaplan
Marshall Jay Kaplan
Marshall Jay Kaplan , is a Gemini Award nominated television producer and syndicated cartoonist, and television host. He is best known for his international board game, Who Zat, his syndicated column, Where Are They Now? and his show on TVTropolis, Totally Tracked Down.- Early life, family and...
. The show airs on TVtropolis
TVtropolis
TVtropolis is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel owned by Shaw Media and Rogers Media.The channel operates two time shifted feeds: East and West .-Programming:...
and began airing September 2, 2010.
Season 1 episodes
- Master of her Domain. In the series premiere Marshall sets out to track down SeinfeldSeinfeldSeinfeld is an American television sitcom that originally aired on NBC from July 5, 1989, to May 14, 1998, lasting nine seasons, and is now in syndication. It was created by Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld, the latter starring as a fictionalized version of himself...
star Estelle HarrisEstelle HarrisEstelle Harris is an American stand-up comedienne, actress, voice artist, and comedienne, often recognized for her shrill, grating voice. She is best known for her role as Estelle Costanza on Seinfeld from 1992 to 1998, as the voice of Mrs...
, who played George Castanza's mother. Stops along the way include director Tom CheronesTom CheronesTom Cherones is an American director and producer of several TV series.-Early life:He grew up in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, where his father operated a radio and TV repair shop. His grandfather was a Greek immigrant. From 1961 to 1965, he was a lieutenant in the United States Navy...
and an awkward meeting and uncomfortable interview Larry DavidLarry DavidLawrence Gene "Larry" David is an American actor, writer, comedian and producer. He is best known as the co-creator , head writer, and executive producer of the television series Seinfeld from 1989 to 1996, and for creating the 1999 HBO series Curb Your Enthusiasm, a partially improvised sitcom in...
, who cast Estelle in the famous role.
- The Incredible Lou Ferrigno. In this episode, Marshall sets out to track down The Incredible Hulk star Lou FerrignoLou FerrignoLouis Jude "Lou" Ferrigno is an American actor, fitness trainer/consultant, and retired professional bodybuilder. As a bodybuilder, Ferrigno won an IFBB Mr. America title and two consecutive IFBB Mr. Universe titles, and appeared in the bodybuilding documentary Pumping Iron...
. Along the way he stops at Marvel ComicsMarvel ComicsMarvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media...
creator Stan LeeStan LeeStan Lee is an American comic book writer, editor, actor, producer, publisher, television personality, and the former president and chairman of Marvel Comics....
, 90+-year-old bodybuilding legend Joe WeiderJoe WeiderJosef E. "Joe" Weider is co-founder of the International Federation of BodyBuilders along with brother Ben Weider and creator of the Mr. Olympia, the Ms. Olympia, and the now-defunct Masters Olympia bodybuilding contests...
, James BondJames BondJames Bond, code name 007, is a fictional character created in 1953 by writer Ian Fleming, who featured him in twelve novels and two short story collections. There have been a six other authors who wrote authorised Bond novels or novelizations after Fleming's death in 1964: Kingsley Amis,...
villain, Richard Keil from The Spy Who Loved MeThe Spy Who Loved Me (film)The Spy Who Loved Me is a spy film, the tenth film in the James Bond series, and the third to star Roger Moore as the fictional secret agent James Bond. It was directed by Lewis Gilbert and the screenplay was written by Christopher Wood and Richard Maibaum...
, MoonrakerMoonraker (film)Moonraker is the eleventh spy film in the James Bond series, and the fourth to star Roger Moore as the fictional MI6 agent James Bond. The third and final film in the series to be directed by Lewis Gilbert, it co-stars Lois Chiles, Michael Lonsdale, Corinne Clery, and Richard Kiel...
and Happy GilmoreHappy GilmoreHappy Gilmore is a 1996 sports comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan and produced by Robert Simonds for Universal Studios. It stars Adam Sandler as the title character, an unsuccessful ice hockey player who discovers a talent for golf. The screenplay was written by Sandler and Tim Herlihy...
. Marshall finally tracks down Mr. Ferrigno at an outrageously huge gun show in Las VegasLas Vegas metropolitan areaThe Las Vegas Valley is the heart of the Las Vegas-Paradise, NV MSA also known as the Las Vegas–Paradise–Henderson MSA which includes all of Clark County, Nevada, and is a metropolitan area in the southern part of the U.S. state of Nevada. The Valley is defined by the Las Vegas Valley landform, a ...
.
- The Facts of Mindy. Marshall sets out to track down The Facts of LifeThe Facts of Life (TV series)The Facts of Life is an American sitcom that originally ran on the NBC television network from August 24, 1979 to May 7, 1988. A spin-off of the sitcom Diff'rent Strokes, the series' premise focused on Edna Garrett as she becomes a housemother at the fictional Eastland School, a prestigious...
star Mindy CohnMindy CohnMindy Heather Cohn is an American actress, comedian known for her role as Natalie Green, the smart, overweight student of Edna Garrett , on the TV show The Facts of Life, and also being the current voice for Velma Dinkley in the Scooby-Doo franchise, which she has held since 2002.She currently...
, who played the funny, chubby Natalie Green. His first stop has to be the star of the show and the person who discovered Mindy, actress, Charlotte RaeCharlotte RaeCharlotte Rae is a prolific American character actress of stage, comedienne, singer and dancer, who in her six decades of television is perhaps best known for her portrayal of Edna Garrett in the sitcoms Diff'rent Strokes and The Facts of Life...
. Ms. Rae is not very fond of her discovery. Next Marshall tracks down the Academy Award and Emmy AwardEmmy AwardAn Emmy Award, often referred to simply as the Emmy, is a television production award, similar in nature to the Peabody Awards but more focused on entertainment, and is considered the television equivalent to the Academy Awards and the Grammy Awards .A majority of Emmys are presented in various...
actress, zany Cloris LeachmanCloris LeachmanCloris Leachman is an American actress of stage, film and television. She has won eight Primetime Emmy Awards—more than any other performer—and one Daytime Emmy Award...
, who greets Marshall wearing nothing but a towel and then has Marshall interview her in her bed - under the covers!. Marshall finally tracks Mindy down at a dinner theatre by sneaking in backstage.
- Todd Bridges Knows What He's Talkin' 'bout. Here we go again. Marshall is now on a journey to meet Diff'rent StrokesDiff'rent StrokesDiff'rent Strokes is an American television sitcom that aired on NBC from November 3, 1978 to May 4, 1985, and on ABC from September 27, 1985 to March 7, 1986...
star Todd BridgesTodd BridgesTodd Anthony Bridges is an American actor. He is best known for his childhood role as Willis Jackson on the NBC/ABC sitcom Diff'rent Strokes, and for his recurring role as Monk on the UPN/CW sitcom Everybody Hates Chris...
, who played Willis Jackson, older brother to Arnold Jackson - played by the child star Gary ColemanGary ColemanGary Wayne Coleman was an American actor, known for his childhood role as Arnold Jackson in the American sitcom Diff'rent Strokes and for his small stature as an adult. He was described in the 1980s as "one of television's most promising stars". After a successful childhood acting career, Coleman...
. Within a week of Marshall's journey Gary Coleman passes away and now, along with Dana PlatoDana PlatoDana Michelle Plato was an American actress notable for playing the role of Kimberly Drummond in the U.S. television sitcom Diff'rent Strokes.Plato appeared in over 100 television commercials as a young girl...
, there are not many stars from the show left. Marshall tries many times to reach TV dad Conrad BainConrad BainConrad Stafford Bain is a Canadian-American actor. His television credits include a leading role as Phillip Drummond in the sitcom Diff'rent Strokes and as Dr. Arthur Harmon on Maude.-Personal life:...
but he is not interested in being interviewed or being in the limelight, as he resides at a retirement home. Finally Marshall does reach Shavar RossShavar RossShavar Malik Ross is an American actor, film director, screenwriter, film producer, editor, photographer, author, and entrepreneur. He is known for his recurring television roles as Dudley Ramsey on the NBC sitcom Diff'rent Strokes, and as Weasel on the ABC sitcom Family Matters.-Biography:Ross...
, who played Gary Coleman's best friend on the show, as well as Todd's mother, Betty. Marshall also live to tell about his LA Gang tour in South Central Los Angeles.
- Joan Van Ark - from Knots Landing to landing in her bed. Why is it that every actress wants Marshall in her bed? While driving down a cul-de-sacCul-de-sacA cul-de-sac is a word of French origin referring to a dead end, close, no through road or court meaning dead-end street with only one inlet/outlet...
, Marshall gets inspired to track down, Knots LandingKnots LandingKnots Landing is an American primetime television soap opera that aired from December 27, 1979 to May 13, 1993 on CBS. Set in a fictitious coastal suburb of Los Angeles in California, the show centered on the lives of four married couples living in a cul-de-sac, Seaview Circle...
star, Joan Van ArkJoan Van ArkJoan Van Ark is an American actress, most notable for her role as Valene Ewing, which she originated on the CBS series Dallas and continued for thirteen seasons on its spin-off, Knots Landing...
, who played Val Ewing on the popular night time soap. Marshall’s journey leads him to Knots creators David JacobsDavid Jacobs (writer)David Jacobs in Baltimore, Maryland is a writer for television, most memorable for being the creator of the two dramas Dallas and Knots Landing....
, other Knots Landing diva Michele LeeMichele LeeMichele Lee is an American singer, dancer, actress, producer, director and frequent game show panelist of the 1970s. She is best-known for her role as Karen Cooper Fairgate MacKenzie on the 1980s prime-time soap opera, Knots Landing...
and even Joan’s hairdresser and husband. It’s a fast and furious chase that ends up in Joan’s bed.
- Christopher Knight - From Dysfunctional Family to TV's Iconic Family. Marshall's son break their mom's favorite vase, prompting Marshall to track down The Brady BunchThe Brady BunchThe Brady Bunch is an American sitcom created by Sherwood Schwartz and starring Robert Reed, Florence Henderson, and Ann B. Davis. The series revolved around a large blended family...
star Christopher Knight, who played middle son Peter Brady on the TV show that is now part of American pop culture. Marshall first meets Brady Bunch creator Sherwood SchwartzSherwood SchwartzSherwood Charles Schwartz was an American television producer. He worked on radio shows in the 1940s, and created the television series Gilligan's Island on CBS and The Brady Bunch on ABC...
, Brady Bunch older brother, Greg Barry WilliamsBarry WilliamsBarry William Blenkhorn , known professionally as Barry Williams, is an American actor best known for his role as Greg Brady in the ABC television series The Brady Bunch.-Early life and career:...
and even Christopher's wife, America's Next Top ModelAmerica's Next Top ModelAmerica's Next Top Model is a reality television show in which a number of women compete for the title of America's Next Top Model and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry....
Season 1 winner, Adrianne Curry. Marshall has a hunch he will meet Peter Brady. And so, here's the story.
- Mayim Bialik - A Career and Family That Blossomed. While attending a Bar Mitzvah, Marshall notices how all the women are wearing big hats with flowers. This triggers him to think of the TV show BlossomBlossomIn botany, blossom is a term given to the flowers of stone fruit trees and of some other plants with a similar appearance that flower profusely for a period of time in spring...
and its star, Mayim BialikMayim BialikMayim Hoya Bialik is an American actress who also holds a PhD in neuroscience.Her most notable TV roles have been as Blossom Russo on NBC's Blossom and as Amy Farrah Fowler on CBS's The Big Bang Theory.-Early life:...
, who played the title role. Marshall's search begins with the creator and producer of Blossom, Don ReoDon ReoDon Reo is an American television writer and producer. He created such shows as Blossom and The John Larroquette Show for NBC and My Wife and Kids for ABC....
, on the Paramount Studios lot. Marhall finds out that Mayim earned her Master's in Neuroscience and became a religious Jew, so he heads to UCLA to speak to a neuroscience colleague and also meets Mayim's rabbi. Marshall also gets to meet the parents - but crosses the line. After finally meeting Blossom, Marshall and Mayim recreate the famous opening dance number.
- Charlene Tilton - from Hollywood to Dallas. Cleaning out all of his TV and movie memorabilia, Marshall stumbles across a magazine cover of DallasDallas (TV series)Dallas is an American serial drama/prime time soap opera that revolves around the Ewings, a wealthy Texas family in the oil and cattle-ranching industries. Throughout the series, Larry Hagman stars as greedy, scheming oil baron J. R. Ewing...
vixen Lucy Ewing, played by sexy 4' 11" blonde bombshell Charlene TiltonCharlene TiltonCharlene L. Tilton is an American actress and singer. She is best known for playing Lucy Ewing in the television series Dallas.-Career:...
. Marshall is off again to track her down! First stop is her Dallas creator, David JacobsDavid Jacobs (writer)David Jacobs in Baltimore, Maryland is a writer for television, most memorable for being the creator of the two dramas Dallas and Knots Landing....
and then its off (or should we say) onto a horse as Marshall meets Charlene's on-screen love interest, Ray Krebbs - actor Steve KanalySteve KanalySteven Francis "Steve" Kanaly is an American actor, best known for his role as Ray Krebbs, foreman of the Southfork Ranch, on the television soap opera Dallas from 1978 to 1989. He reprised the role for the final episode of the series in 1991, and again for the made-for-TV reunion movie Dallas:...
. Marshall then gets to Charlene's daughter, Cherish who tells Marshall he can meet her mom at an Oscar event - the Night of a Hundred Stars. Marshall does manage to meet J.R Ewing Larry HagmanLarry HagmanLarry Martin Hagman is an American film and television actor, producer and director known for playing J.R. Ewing in the 1980s primetime television soap opera Dallas and Major Anthony "Tony" Nelson in the 1960s sitcom I Dream of Jeannie.-Early life and career:Hagman was born in Fort Worth, Texas...
on the red carpet and finally gets to Charlene and is able to spend quite a bit of time with her!
- Erin Moran - Hopefully there will be Many More Happy Days. Joanie may love Chachi, but Marshall loves Joanie Cunningham from Happy DaysHappy DaysHappy Days is an American television sitcom that originally aired from January 15, 1974, to September 24, 1984, on ABC. Created by Garry Marshall, the series presents an idealized vision of life in mid-1950s to mid-1960s America....
- actress, Erin MoranErin MoranErin Marie Moran is an American actress, best known for the role of Joanie Cunningham on Happy Days and its spinoff Joanie Loves Chachi.-Early life:...
and decides to track her down. Marshall reaches out to Happy Days co-stars, Ron HowardRon HowardRonald William "Ron" Howard is an American actor, director, and producer. He came to prominence as a child actor, playing Opie Taylor in the sitcom The Andy Griffith Show for eight years, and later the teenaged Richie Cunningham in the sitcom Happy Days for six years...
, Anson WilliamsAnson WilliamsAnson Williams is an actor and director, best known for his role as gullible but well intentioned singer Warren "Potsie" Weber on the television series Happy Days.-Biography:...
, Donny Most and Scott BaioScott BaioScott Vincent James Baio is an American actor and television director, best known for his roles as Chachi Arcola on the sitcom Happy Days and its spin-off, Joanie Loves Chachi, and as the title character on the sitcom Charles in Charge....
but nobody gets back to him! Finally, Mrs. Cunningham, Marion RossMarion RossMarion Ross is an American actress best known for her role as Marion Cunningham on the television series Happy Days from 1974 to 1984.-Early life:...
comes through and Marshall meets the iconic TV mom! Through Marion and former child star, Paul PetersenPaul PetersenWilliam Paul Petersen is an American movie actor, singer, novelist, and activist. Primarily known for his character-type roles in the 1960s and 1970s, as an adult Petersen established the organization A Minor Consideration to support child stars and other child laborers through legislation,...
Marshall finds out of Erin's financial woes. Marshall finally does meet Erin signing autographs at a car show and after hearing her sad story, arranges a surprise reunion with Erin's mom, who she had not scene in 20 years.
- David Faustino - Not Married with No Children. After bumping into an old high school friend, Marshall is reminded of Married With Children star, David FaustinoDavid FaustinoDavid Anthony Faustino is an American actor and rap artist primarily known for his role as Bud Bundy on the sitcom Married with Children.-Early life:...
, who played Bud Bundy for all eleven seasons. Marshall's crazy, bar hopping and tour bus hopping journey leads him to Married With Children director, Gerry CohenGerry CohenFor the Marxist academic, see Gerald Cohen. For the director Gerry Cohen, see Gerry Cohen . For the CEO Gerald D. Cohen, see Information Builders....
, David's brother, Michael Faustino David's writing partner, Sam Kass, and to the Whiskey Bar at the Sunset Marquis HotelSunset Marquis HotelSunset Marquis Hotel is a hotel in West Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California. Owned by George Rosenthal, and located at 1200 Alta Loma Road, it is situated just off the Sunset Strip, several hundred yards northeast of the Viper Room. Described by Time as "an old rock-"n"-roll hotel", it is...
- no less than three times! In between, Marshall is jumping off a Hollywood tour bus when it stops at David Faustino's home or he is jumping at the chance to rent a dog? Rent a dog? Somebody has had too many drinks at the Whiskey Bar!
- Hello Squiggy - David L. Lander. After seeing a trivia question on screen in a movie theatre, Marshall is reminded of Laverne and Shirley star, David L. Lander, who played Squiggy. Marshall is on the search for the loveable TV icon. His quest leads him to, Cindy WilliamsCindy WilliamsCynthia Jane "Cindy" Williams is an American actress best known for starring in the television situation-comedy series Laverne & Shirley, in the role of "Shirley Feeney", and for her role as Laurie Henderson in the classic film American Graffiti.-Early life:Williams was born in Van Nuys,...
, David's daughter, Harry ShearerHarry ShearerHarry Julius Shearer is an American actor, comedian, writer, voice artist, musician, author, radio host and director. He is known for his long-running role on The Simpsons, his work on Saturday Night Live, the comedy band Spinal Tap and his radio program Le Show...
who was on the radio with David in the early days. Funny enough, Marshall ends up meeting Squiggy at a movie theatre - coming full circle. A warm and funny episode that begins and ends with the famous, 'Hello!'
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