John Ritter Movie Trailers

Scandalous John Trailer (1971)

22 June 1971

A crotchety old ranch owner fights to be able to live his life the way he wants to, and not the way other people--and the law--tell him he has to.

A Smoky Mountain Christmas Trailer (1986)

14 December 1986

A country-western singer on a trip through the Tennessee mountains runs into a reclusive backwoodsman — and a witch.

Man of the Year Trailer (2002)

12 April 2002

Bill is the guest of honor as the "Man of the Year". A very successful head of a large energy firm, he is a man with many dark secrets.

Robin Williams: Off the Wall Trailer (1978)

27 October 1978

This was Robin's first HBO special, part of the HBO On Location series. It was taped on location at the Roxy Theatre in Hollywood in 1978.

Mickey's 60th Birthday Trailer (1988)

13 November 1988

This film combines live action/original animation and library animation. Mickey steals a magic hat from a Sorcerer and is put under a spell by the angry magi so that no one will recognize him until he finds his own magic within.

The Dreamer of Oz Trailer (1990)

10 December 1990

The film is the biography of Frank Baum, the children's book author and creator of the fantasy world Oz.

Unnatural Causes Trailer (1986)

10 November 1986

Frank Coleman is a Vietnam veteran dying from cancer brought on by exposure to the defoliant chemical Agent Orange which he turns to Maude DeVictor, a Veterans Administration benefits counselor who teams up with Coleman to fight a lopsided batted against the bureaucratic system for its cover up of the possible dangers of Agent Orange.

The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series Trailer (2003)

01 January 2003

Lifetime's "Intimate Portrait" series shines a spotlight on the Golden Girls -- Bea Arthur, Betty White, Estelle Getty and Rue McClanahan -- with a collection of four programs offering an up-close look at the remarkable lives of the hit show's stars.

Sunset Limousine Trailer (1983)

12 October 1983

Alan O'Black is a comic who wants to hit it big. But his endless attempts at stardom have worn down his relationship with his ex-girlfriend, Julie.

The Colony Trailer (1995)

13 September 1995

A man and his family move from a crime-ridden inner city suburb to a self-proclaimed violence-free haven overseen by a godlike businessman.

Poochinski Trailer (1990)

09 July 1990

A gruff Chicago cop is killed in the line of duty - only to come back in the unlikeliest form: a flatulent English bulldog.

The Comeback Kid Trailer (1980)

11 April 1980

A down-on his-luck baseball pitcher finds a new set of rewards coaching a gang of underprivileged youngsters and romancing a career-oriented playground supervisor who, against her better judgment, put the kids in his charge.

The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show Trailer (1982)

17 September 1982

Miss Piggy hosts her own variety show, with special guests John Ritter, George Hamilton and Tony Clifton (Andy Kaufman).

Heartbeat Trailer (1993)

08 February 1993

A divorced father falls in love with a pregnant woman whose husband had abandoned her when he discovered she was expecting a child.

Ringo Trailer (1978)

25 April 1978

Ringo Starr, bored and disillusioned with fame, meets a doppelgänger in Hollywood named Ognir Rrats who sells maps to the stars' homes and lives with an abusive, thieving father.

Dead Husbands Trailer (1998)

02 December 1998

Dr. Carter Elson is a man who finds a list of men's names among his wife Alex's possessions. When Carter discovers his own name at the bottom of the list, and that some of the other names are those of dead men, he confides in his friend/agent Betty.

A Gun, a Car, a Blonde Trailer (1997)

01 June 1997

In this homage to film noir, a wheelchair bound (Jim Metzler) paraplegic fantasizes about the new blonde (Andrea Thompson), who moves into the house across from him.

The Night That Panicked America Trailer (1975)

31 October 1975

A dramatization of the Oct. 30, 1938 mass panic that Orson Welles' radio play, "The War of the Worlds" accidentally provoked.

Chance of a Lifetime Trailer (1998)

29 March 1998

Irreverent freelance investigative reporter Tom Maguire hits rock bottom when bigot editor in chief Ivan refuses to print his pieces anymore and his bad back most be operated, but his health insurance just expired.

Letting Go Trailer (1985)

11 May 1985

Letting Go stars John Ritter as a widower and Sharon Gless as a lonely unmarried woman. They meet during a group-therapy session.

Prison for Children Trailer (1987)

14 March 1987

Contemporary drama dealing with an orphaned teenager trapped in an antiquated juvenile disciplinary system and the efforts of the institution's superintendent and a sympathetic teacher to get that system changed.

Lost in the Pershing Point Hotel Trailer (2000)

09 June 2000

In 1970s Atlanta, a diminutive gay man tries to find succor from the small-town religion that filled him with self-loathing.

TripFall Trailer (2000)

27 June 2000

A serial killer turns the life of a family on vacation into a nightmare.

All Star Party for Lucille Ball Trailer (1984)

09 December 1984

A tribute to Lucille ball, with an humanitarian award for her quest to end juvenile diabetes.

Sink Or Swim Trailer (1997)

19 September 1997

Brian is a television writer-producer who has to script a 22-episode anthology, but lacks inspiration.

Tricks of the Trade Trailer (1988)

06 December 1988

After her picture perfect husband is murdered in a prostitute's apartment, Beverly Hills homemaker Catherine is devastated.

Stanley's Dinosaur Round-Up Trailer (2006)

03 January 2006

Stanley goes with his family and friend's to his great uncle's dude ranch. The local land baron is trying to buy the ranch and make it a parking lot for his nearby amusement park.

For Hope Trailer (1996)

17 November 1996

The life and death of a young woman who suffered from scleroderma, and how she and her family coped.

Help Save Planet Earth Trailer (1990)

01 January 1990

Celebrities show you ways to help save energy and to be more Green for planet earth in 1990

ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration Trailer (2003)

19 May 2003

A retrospective of the 50-year history of the American Broadcasting Company, showcasing clips from past shows and current programs.

In Love with an Older Woman Trailer (1982)

24 November 1982

Robert (John Ritter) is a lawyer who takes more than professional interest in the new investigator hired by his firm, Isobel (Karen Carlson).

The Secret World of the Very Young Trailer (1984)

12 September 1984

The world of pre-school youngsters is explored through songs and skits.