Notable TV guest appearances
"Touched
By An Angel "
Episode 612: Millennium Original Air Date:
1/2/00
Touched by an Angel - Kim - Hello, I Love You (2002) |
"ER"
(1994) playing "Kara" in episode: "Healers,
The" (episode # 2.16) 2/22/1996
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"Legend"
(1995) playing "Abigail Steele" 1995
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"Yes,
Dear" (2000) playing "Debbie"
in episode: "Savitsky's Tennis Club" (episode # 3.23) 12 May
2003 |
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"Matlock"
(1986) playing "Tracey Reagens" in episode:
"Kidnapping, The: Part 2" (episode # 8.12) 1/20/1994 |
"Matlock"
(1986) playing "Tracey Reagens" in episode:
"Kidnapping, The: Part 1" (episode # 8.11) 1/13/1994 |
"Providence"
(1999) in episode: "The Sound of Music" (episode # 5.9) 6 December 2002
in episode: "Truth and Consequences" (episode # 5.7) 15 November 2002 |
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"Seinfeld"
(1990) playing "Stacy" in episode: "Virgin,
The" (episode # 4.10) 11/11/1992 |
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"Presidio
Med" (2002) playing "Beatrice" in episode: "When Approaching a Let-Go"
(episode # 1.4) 9 October 2002 |
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"Sisters"
Playing "Christy Caldwell" in episode: "1995 |
1st TV appearance?
"They Came From Outer Space" - Polly
Peckham - The Beauty Contest (1990) Episode Number 3 First Aired October
23, 1990 |
| Diagnosis
Murder - Grace
- Bachelor Fathers (2001) |
Search
Party - Celebrity
Contestant - Bahamas (4) (2000) |
Rendez-View
- Herself - My Date with Gumby (2002) Rendez-View - Herself - Alias
Peter Pan (2002) |
She
Wolf of London
- unknown - Heart Attack (1991)
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Wish
You Were Here
(1990) - Janet - Paris |
"Boston
Legal"
.... Annie Spotnick (1 episode, 2006) - Fine Young Cannibal TV episode
- Leahs final acting gig |
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Touched
By An Angel
Episode 612: Millennium Original Air Date: 1/2/00
Written by: Martha Williamson , Directed by: Robert J. Visciglia, Jr.
Guest Cast:
Angela Ann-Margret / Nick James Read / Candy Leah Lail / Emcee Michael Scott
/ Young Carl James Calvert / Young Angela Madison Eginton / Emily Melissa Pace
Diamond / Older Carl Rayford Barnes / Mailman Jim Christian
At a New Year's Eve party in the final minutes of 1999, the angels meet Angela,
their new assignment. Tess tells Monica that Angela is reluctant to enter the
new millennium because she does not want to give up the past. Tess also informs
her that Angela has forgotten about an important appointment that she made many
years ago. In the crowded chaos of the party, Andrew, working as a waiter, accidentally
spills some champagne on Angela's dress. Angela graciously retreats to the ladies'
room where she meets Monica, the attendant, who is able to clean her dress.
Monica recites a poem to Angela, "Oh! To be alive in such an age!"
and this triggers a childhood memory about Angela's father. When she leaves
the ladies' room, the commitment-weary Angela becomes nervous when she oversees
her escort, Nick, showing Andrew an engagement ring. Later, on the terrace,
Angela tells Andrew about her father, Carl, whom she idolized. He was full of
spirit and had a love of great poetry. Angela remembers that she and her father
buried a time capsule in 1955 and made a pact to return on January 1, 2000 to
dig it up. Andrew encourages her to keep the appointment. Somewhat reluctant
at first to unearth old memories, Angela agrees to make the overnight trip to
her childhood home with Monica and Andrew. The next morning they arrive at the
house which is now a bed and breakfast run by Tess. They check in and Angela
explores her memories, but is reluctant to dig up the time capsule. Instead,
she wants to wait for her father. Angela tells the angels more about Carl --
how he abandoned her without explanation when she was a child. She presumes
he is dead by now. Angela is angry when she realizes that this traumatic event
is the source of her own inability to make a marriage commitment. Finally, Angela
digs up the time capsule. She is surprised to find the capsule filled with twenty
years' worth of letters from her father. Angela and the angels begin to read
the emotional letters -- the final letter accompanied with a note from a doctor
diagnosing Carl as a manic-depressive. This enables Angela to remember an incident
in which Carl brought her to the roof of the house to recite some poetry. In
his elation, Carl accidentally let go of Angela who fell from the roof. Angela
realizes that, though she was unharmed, this is the reason why Carl left, to
protect her. Angela weeps when she grasps that her father never stopped loving
her. Monica then reveals to Angela that she is an angel. Monica tells her that
God does not want her to be afraid of love and commitment any longer. Angela
believes she has ruined her chances of a life with Nick. Monica tells her that
God will decide that, and, in that moment, Angela returns to the terrace of
the New Year's Eve party of the previous night. As the countdown to the New
Year begins, Nick proposes to Angela and she joyfully accepts. The next morning,
Angela and Nick drive to her childhood home, but are shocked to find an office
building in its place. In a glass exhibit, they see the time capsule. Angela
notices an old man waiting nearby, recognizes it to be Carl, and has a tearful
reunion with her father as the angels watch happily.
Larry
Sanders Show
"Hank's Wedding"
Leah Lail [ Margaret Dolan ], Roger Eschbacher [ Unknown ], Katherine
Olsen [ Unknown ], Dennis Tracy [ Unknown ], Ed McMahon [ Himslef ], Adam Sandler
[ Himself ], Alex Trebek [ Himself ]
Larry tries to decide about warning an elated Hank about his new bride when
the "Hey now!" guy announces he's going to marry a younger woman he
has just recently met.
"Hank's Divorce"
Leah Lail [ Margaret ], Joan Embry [ Himself ], Alex Trebek [ Himself
], Wayne Rogers [ Himself ]
It looks like Hank's marriage is over, despite everyone's efforts to patch it
up
Boston Common
"Relationship of Fools"
Leah Lail [ Anna ], Maury Sterling [ Morgan ], D.C. Douglas [ D.C. ],
Mark Edward Patterson [ Waiter ]
Joy introduces Boyd to her new friend Anna. Joy asks Boyd out to dinner; a double
date, he with Anna and her with Jack. Boyd uses the chance to get closer to
Joy. Later he finds out that he and Anna both have their own motives for double
dating. Meanwhile, Wyleen tries to have a relationship with Morgan; he wants
to talk.
The Jackie Thomas
Show
Tom Arnold as Jackie
Thomas Dennis Boutsikaris as Jerry Harper Alison La Placa as Laura Miller Paul
Feig as Bobby Wynn Michael Boatman as Grant Watson Maryedith Burrell as Nancy
Mincher [ episodes #1 - #13 ] Breckin Meyer as Chas Walker Jeannetta Arnette
as Sophie Ford Martin Mull as Doug Talbot
recurring character: Leah Lail as Debbie
production: Michael Lessac, director
One of the best of the show-within-a-show series (along with The Larry Sanders
Show and Buffalo Bill) The Jackie Thomas Show is easily the most underrated
series of all time. Most critics hated the show, probably because of their hatred
for Tom and Roseanne Arnold. It is actually a brilliant parody of network television,
the sitcom genre, and Tom and Roseanne's poke at themselves and how they are
perceived. Jackie Thomas is a stand-up comic who rocketed to fame in his own
show, and gained enough power to choose his own writers and creates havoc for
the network. Unfortunately, he's a terrible actor and the show isn't much better.
But it's a ratings success, so Jackie is a sacred cow.
"Pilot"
with: Ron Orbach [ Hal ], Charles Champion [ Doctor ] rc: Debbie
The new head writer's first job is to find out why Jackie refuses to leave his
dressing room. Jackie's demand: fire his costar because he's getting more fan
mail.
The final scene of this night's Roseanne showed the Conners watching the premiere
of The Jackie Thomas Show. When the episode was repeated 30 Mar 92 (and in syndication)
the scene was replaced with bloopers from that episode.
"The Joke"
with: Arsenio Hall [ Himself ], Joe Minjares [ Alphonso ], Lois Bromfield [
Director ], Rob Newkirch [ Man #1 ] rc: Debbie
Jackie insults his writers on The Arsenio Hall Show so they retaliate. Jackie
in turn fires the prop guy.
"Jackie and the Model"
with: Jeri Lynn Ryan [ Pauline Yardley ], Lois Bromfield [ Director ], Jerry
Hauck [ Stage Manager ] rc: Debbie
Jackie gives a swimsuit model a guest spot, but she only has eyes for Jerry
... and Chas.
"Stand up for Bastards"
with: Fred Willard [ Hatfield Walker ], Lois Bromfield [ Director ], Betsy Brantley
[ Gail Harper ], Peter Jason [ Banker Bill Mason ], Bernard Hiller [ Sam #1
], John DeMita [ Sam #2 ], Christopher Darga [ Frank ], Alretha Baker [ Samantha
], Myrna Niles [ Minnie ]
rc: Debbie
Jackie insists on using the word "bastard" in this week's episode
prompting a visit from the censors. Jerry fears his ex-wife's motives when she
asks to meet him.
"The All-Nighter"
with: Lois Bromfield [ Director ], Debi Monahan [ Tipper ], Victoria Edwards
[ Woman #1 ], Cathy Spears [ Woman #2 ] rc: Debbie
Jackie rejects this week's script forcing the writers to write a new script
by the morning.
Seinfeld
"The Virgin"
with: Anne Twomey [ Rita ], Jane Leeves [ Marla ], Kevin Page [ Stu ], Ping
Wu [ Ping ], Leah Lail [ Stacy ], Peter Blood [ Jay ], Derya Ruggles
[ Woman in Bar ], Dayna Winston [ Carol ], Julie Blum [ Receptionist ]
After much procrastination, George and Jerry strain to think of an idea for
their TV series a few hours before a meeting with NBC executives. Jerry finds
out a girl he once met is still a virgin, and later Elaine educates her about
men after sex. George wants to end his relationship with Susan so he can exploit
his writing profession as a pick-up line. Elaine runs into a Chinese delivery
boy. Kramer watches too much television.
ER
"The Healers"
with: Michael Cudlitz [ Unknown ], Gregory Itzin [ Burn Doctor ], Leah Lail
[ Kara ], James Farentino [ Ray Ross ], Mary Pat Gleason [ Anne Parks ],
John Christian Graas [ Max ], Dan Martin [ Lieutenant ], Emily Wagner [ Pickman
], Lynn A. Henderson [ Olbes ], Monte Russell [ Zadro ], Hank Cheyne [ Wong
], Ann Shea [ Valerie ], Nick La Tour [ Old Man ], Elke Larson [ Jessica ],
Kylie Larson [ Jessica ], Danny Rizzo [ David ]
Shep and Raul respond to a massive fire, risking their lives to save addicts
and their children. The ER is flooded with burn victims
Empty Nest
"The Fracas in Vegas"
with: Frances Bay [ Agnes ], Richard Stahl [ Bellman ], Michael Warwick [ Bill
], Leah Lail [ Melissa ], Jimmy Lennon Jr. [ Ring Announcer ], Katy Bret
[ Woman ], Joshua Boyd [ Steven ]
Worn out from filling in for another doctor on weekends, Harry is overjoyed
when Charley offers to take him to Las Vegas on tickets he won to attend the
boxing event "Fracas in Vegas," but the trip turns out to be anything
but relaxing: the direct flight takes twelve hours, they are stuck in a dumpy
motel, and Charley picks up two women who give them mickeys and steal their
money, and when they finally make it to the fight it lasts all of five seconds
before a knockout. Meanwhile, Emily accuses Carol of getting old and intolerant
when she refuses to let Emily's college friends crash on their living room floor.
"Single Guy, The" (1995)
Directed by Linda Day, Kim Friedman
Comedy : A struggling New York writer (Jonathan Silverman) attempts to find
success and dates
"Single Guy, The" (1995) in episode: "Wedding" 2/22/1996
"Legend"
(1995)
Ernest Pratt, a dime-store novelist in the old west, lives with his scientist
friend Professor Janos Bartok in the small town of Sheridan, Colorado. The people
of Sheridan mistakenly believe that Pratt--a drinker, gambler, and womanizer--is
the audacious and pure hero of his novels, Nicodemus Legend. Bartok and his associate,
Ramos, convince Pratt to assume the Legend persona while supplying him with Legend-like
futuristic gadgets that they invent. Together, Bartok and the reluctant Pratt
(as Legend), adventure throughout the west solving mysteries, capturing wrong-doers,
and even making scientific discoveries.
LEGEND ON HIS PRESIDENT'S
SECRET SERVICE
Pratt must thwart a plot to assassinate President Ulysses S. Grant hatched by
a group of Texans unhappy with the outcome of the Civil War.
Written by: Bob Wilcox Directed by: Michael Vejar
Guest Starring: G.W. Bailey as Ulysses S. Grant, Ken Jenkins as Ethan Catridge
Steele, Fionnula Flanagan as Julia Grant, Leah Lail as Abigail Steele
"Amazing
Live Sea-Monkeys, The" (1992)
[TV-Series]
Cast : Howie Mandel (II) Peter Pitofsky Eliza Schneider Sean Whalen
"Sisters"
(1991)
A very well done
television series, but full of excesses!
The series was about the lives and the friendship among four sisters. Patricia
Kalember (thirtysomething) "Georgie" was the backbone of the family
and a home maker. Swoosie Kurtz, (Liar Liar ) "Alex", was a typical
stereotype of a doctor's wife. Sela Ward (Runaway Bride) "Teddy" had
more problems than the other sisters. Everything happened to her. Julianne Phillips
(Allie & Me) "Frankie" was a business person climbing the career
ladder. The series was interesting because when they recollected the past, there
were scenes made with kids that played them as children. That going back to
the past and back to the present gave a lot of physiological impact to the characters.
That was a nice touch! I started watching the series because I have three sisters.
I could identify with the characters. Then the show turned into a typical American
soup-opera where everything happened to one character. They get married, divorced,
blinded and cured, crippled, raped etc., and we decided that we did not like
the series any more and stopped watching it. Some now famous actors played in
the series such as: George Clooney (ER) "Detective James Falconer";
Ashley Judd ( Ruby in Paradise) "Reed Halsey Philby" was the rich
kid who was sent to boarding school in Europe. But overall it was a very well
done television series.
"Providence"
(1999)
Dr. Sydney Hansen, a successful plastic surgeon in Hollywood, California, quits
her private practice and returns to her hometown in Providence, Rhode Island
after the sudden death of her controling, demanding mother Lynda, in order to
keep her dyfunctional family together which a little help and advice from Lynda
who gives advice from beyond the grave in helping Sydney deal with her new career
as a doctor for the local free clinic and dealing with her distracted veterinarian
father Jim, her mixed-up sister Joanie, and younger brother Robbie, a small-time
hustler
Screens in the
UK on the Hallmark Channel
PRESIDIO
MED
Is a medical drama
about a team of hard-working physicians who run a tight-knit medical group adjacent
to a hospital in San Francisco. At a time when the world of medicine is becoming
more impersonal, the doctors at Presidio Medical Group set bureaucracy aside
and put their patients first, forming trusting, long-term relationships. They
are Dr. Harriet Lanning (Blythe Danner), a veteran ob/gyn who still loves getting
up in the middle of the night to deliver babies; Dr. Rae Brennan (Dana Delany),
an oncologist with a passionate, adventurous side; Dr. Letty Jordan (Anna Deavere
Smith), a headstrong, in-your-face cardiologist; Dr. Jackie Colette (Sasha Alexander),
a brash young plastic surgeon; Dr. Jules Keating (Julianne Nicholson), a confident
and fiercely independent pediatrician; Dr. Nicholas Kokoris (Oded Fehr), a surgeon
who has just moved to San Francisco from Greece to join Presidio Med -- and
to hopefully continue an affair with one of the group's married physicians;
and Dr. Matt Slingerland (Paul Blackthorne), a handsome renegade internist with
a tendency to bend the rules. Although their personal beliefs, unique experiences
and medical specialties are sometimes at odds, each of these professionals is
committed to going beyond the examining table and connecting on a more personal
level in support of their patients.
Episode.
When Approaching a Let-Go
gs: Amy Stewart (Nina) Reed Diamond (Will Raymond) Stephen Dunham () Leah Lail
() Kimberlee Peterson () Mitch Morris () Robert Knepper (Sean) Frederick Coffin
() Cristine Rose () Dan Martin () Andi Chapman ()
As Letty examines
a cable car worker believed to have carpal tunnel syndrome, she discovers that
he has a serious heart problem. Unbeknownst to the patient, he had a regulatory
device placed on his pulmonary artery as a child, and it was never removed.
When all the doctors at Presidio Med are invited to an upscale charity event,
Rae asks her husband Sean to accompany her. But he must leave town for work,
straining their relationship even further. Jules begins reviewing sperm donors
to eventually fertilize her eggs?and Slingerland continues to lobby for the
role. Meanwhile, Jackie learns that Will Raymond, the firefighter whose burns
she treated, is becoming enamored with her. And Harriet realizes that one of
her pregnant patients is using heroin.
They
Came From Outer Space
- Polly Peckham
- The Beauty Contest (1990)
Episode Number 3 First Aired October 23, 1990
Writer Peter Baloff & Dave Wollert
Director Bruce Bilson
Guest Stars: Leah Lail (as Polly Peckham) Jeff Doucette (as Sheriff Meecham)
Jocelyn Seagrave (as Molly Meecham)
Series First Aired
October 1990
Last Aired March 1991
Running Time 60 min
Show Stars
Victor Brandt - Dad / Dean Cameron - Bo / Christopher Carrol - Lt. Pat 'Monkey'
Wilson / Stuart Fratkin - Abe / Rosalee Mayeux - Mom / Allan Royal - Col. Tom
Barker
Rendez-View
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Herself - My Date with Gumby (2002)
Herself - Alias Peter Pan (2002)
