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Jo Jo Gunne - Jo Jo Gunne was a rock group formed in Los Angeles in 1971 by Jay Ferguson (b. May 10, 1947; Burbank, California) (keyboards, vocals and guitar) and Mark Andes (b.
Jo Jo White - Joseph Henry "Jo Jo" White (born November 16, 1946) was an American professional basketball player.
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling - Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling is a 1986 film starring Richard Pryor.
Looking After Jo Jo - Gutsy drama starring Robert Carlyle as a petty thief turned drug dealer in Edinburgh in the 1980's.
Jo's Boys by Louisa May Alcott, ISBN 0553214497 : Better known for her novels "Little Women and "Little Men, Louisa May Alcott continued the story of her feisty protagonist Jo in this final novel chronicling the adventures and misadventures of the March family. Entertaining, surprising, and overall a joy to read, "Jo's Boys is nevertheless shaded by a bittersweet tone, for with it Alcott brought her wonderful series to an end. Beginning ten years after "Little Men, "Jo's Boys revisits Plumfield, the New England school still presided over by Jo and her husband, Professor Bhaer. Jo's boys -- including rebellious Dan, sailor Emil, and promising musicain Nat -- are grown; Jo herself remains at the center of this tale, holding her boys fast through shipwreck and storm, disappointment... and even murder. Popular for more than a century, the series that began with "Little Women continues to hold universal appeal with its powerful and affectionate depiction of family -- the safe haven where the prodigal can always return, adversity is never met alone, and our dreams of being cherished, no matter what our flaws, come true. With this new editio...
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life is Calling (Full Frame, Widescreen) : "Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling" stars Richard Pryor as a well-known comedian at the peak of his popularity and the bottom rung of his self-esteem. Jo Jo has it all, Hollywood stardom, movie roles, platinum records. But the price he pays for fame and fortune is too great. He buckles under the pressures of success and suffers a life-threatening accident. Forced to examine his life, the film follows Jo Jo's compelling past through four decades from his upbringing in a brothel, to classic comedy performances in cellar nightclubs, to ultimate stardom as a rowdy, irreverent comic. This film marks Pryor's directing debut with his personal vision of one man's odyssey of triumph and tragedy. Interactive Menus, Scene Selection.
Johnstown Flood (Widescreen) : Narrated by Richard Dreyfuss, "Johnstown Flood" tells the true story of one of the worst disasters in American history. On a stormy day in May of 1889, the South Fork Dam explodes. An entire lake is unleashed as a roaring 45-foot wall of water into the heavily populated valley below. The disaster claimed the lives of more than 2,200 people as the rushing tidal wave and debris tore through the town of Johnstown, crashed into the indestructible stone railroad bridge and flooded the valley. Fires erupted, countless buildings were destroyed and pandemonium and looting ensued. Out of a great tragedy came stories of heroism and a triumphant recovery spearheaded by Clara Barton and the American Red Cross. "Johnstown Flood" was written from first-hand accounts of those who survived the tragic event. Full-length commentary track by Richard Burkert, Executive Director, Johnstown Area Heritage Association; 20-minute mini-documentary and interview with Richard Burkert providing additional insight on the history of Johnstown Flood; "The Johnstown Flood," an 1889 piano illustration by Alberto Rivle...
Jo Koy: Don't Make Him Angry (Widescreen) : Hailed as one of today's most gifted young comedians, Jo Koy shows you why in his very own Comedy Central special, "Don't Make Him Angry". Brandishing his energetic physicality and wacky impersonations, Jo Koy explores America's obsession with road rage, recalls some of the worst places he's ever had to visit while touring, and shares some of his most intimate family moments. Whether you're already a fan or you're just looking for the next great comic, pick up this DVD. We promise: it'll leave your ribs hurting long after the show ends. "Comedy Central Presents: Jo Koy; "Horse With Moy Rivas; "Jo Koy Dance Moves"; "Jo Koy: One On One", Featurette, Interviews.
While I Was Gone by Sue Miller, ISBN 0345443284 : "Riveting . . . The narrative pacing is masterly, building tension even in the most psychologically subtle passages. . . . While I Was Gone celebrate[s] what is impulsive in human nature." --CHRISTOPHER LEHMANN-HAUPT The New York Times "MILLER WEAVES HER THEMES OF SECRECY, BETRAYAL AND FORGIVENESS INTO A NARRATIVE THAT SHINES." --Time "FASCINATING . . . A NEW NOVEL OF GREAT INTEGRITY AND POWER . . . Despite having a loving husband, three vivacious daughters, a beautiful home in rural Massachusetts, and satisfaction in her work, Jo Becker's mind is invaded by a persistent restlessness. Then, an old roommate reappears to bring back Jo's memories of her early 20s. . . . Her obsession with that period of her life and with the crime that concluded it eventually estrange Jo from everything she holds dear, causing her to tell lie after lie as she is pulled closer to this man from her past--and to a horrible secret." --Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel "MARVELOUS . . . POIGNANT . . . POWERFUL." --Seattle Times/Post Intelligencer "A BEAUTIFUL AND FRIGHTENING BOOK . . . MANY READERS WILL FIND IT DIFFICUL...
Fourplay by Jane Moore, ISBN 0767913000 : At age thirty-three, Josephine Miles is forced to come up with a brand-new life when her husband leaves her for "the cliche"--his very young, very pretty secretary. Suddenly she's single and back in the dating game with the added complication of children in tow. But Jo's no wallflower, and she soon finds herself with not one but "four eligible bachelors vying for her time and affections. Add her two kids and her now booming interior design business to the mix, and she winds up with a nightmarish schedule but a dreamy love life. So who are the contestants? There's Sean, the sexy foreign affairs correspondent who sweeps Jo off her feet and proves to be masterful in bed; Martin, the music industry mogul who offers luxury, stability, and a glamorous lifestyle; and Conor, Jo's trusted confidant, who knows just what to say to make her smile (why hadn't she noticed "his irresistible smile until now?). Then there's Jeff, her ex-husband: she wouldn't consider hooking up with him again, would she? It could happen--especially when Jeff's romance with the sweet young thing sours and he launches a full...
Heart in the Pocket : Mama Kangaroo loves her little Jo-Jo very much, but it's time for him to leave the safety of her pocket. But Jo-Jo is content where he is. In this tender tale about growing up, sweet illustrations portray a young kangaroo's fear of leaving his mother, and also the strong bond between mother and child.
My Old Man : Based on Ernest Hemingway's short story, "My Old Man" is a heart-wrenching story about luckless horse trainer, Frank Butler (Warren Oates), who is granted a second chance to mend his broken relationship with sixteen-year-old daughter Jo (Kristy McNichol). A compulsive gambler, Frank introduces Jo to the racing circuit, and for once, luck smiles down upon him. Frank wins big at the track and buys Jo a horse with the intention of racing him. When he's injured by the horse right before its debut in a big race, it seems like Frank's luck has prematurely run out, and young Jo is left to saddle the burden of the big race alone.
Keeping Secrets : Jo is so excited! Her parents have agreed to let her host the Sleepover Squad to celebrate her win in the spelling bee! Jo loves to be organized, so she's busy making plenty of lists -- like what kind of food she'll serve her friends and what games they'll play. She's even picked a special theme! But when the Squad starts acting strangely, Jo gets worried. It seems like her friends are keeping secrets from her. Jo tries not to let their behavior hurt her feelings -- after all, it's probably nothing.
Friday Night Lights (Blu-ray) (Widescreen) : As darkness descends over the flatlands of West Texas every Friday from September through December, a dazzling, disorienting glow, visible on the stark horizon for miles around, ignites the blackened sky. Looming over the landscape, Ratliff Stadium, the country's biggest high school football field, overflows with 20,000 spectators, their voices raised in the trademark chant: "MO-JO! MO-JO! MO-JO!" Since their first season in 1959, the Panthers established themselves as the most successful football program not only in Texas, but in the entire country. Now, in the last days of summer of 1988, the Permian High School Panthers of Odessa, Texas begin the season with one thing on their minds...winning their fifth state championship in their 30-year history. "Friday Night Lights" is the true American story of a group of young athletes, their town and their dreams. "Peter Berg Discusses A Scene In The Movie"; "Player Cam"; "Tim McGraw: Off The Stage"; "The Story Of The 1988 Permian Panthers"; "Gridiron Gangs"; "Behind The Lights"; "My Scenes"; "Playstation Controller" (Static User Guide); "BD Li...
Ten Little Bloodhounds by Virginia Lanier, ISBN 0061090662 : Jo Beth Sidden is hired by a wealthy matriarch to find her lost cat. When the client is murdered, Jo Beth is suddenly hunting for a killer. The many suspects are potential heirs to the matriarch's fortune. The quicker Jo Beth can solve the case, the sooner she can get home to her litter of bloodhounds. But she's in for a big surprise, and a fight she'll never forget.
For Me And My Gal (Full Frame) : After a late-night cup of coffee, vaudevillians Jo Hayden and Harry Palmer sit at a piano and work a song. Moments later, Jo realizes she's found exactly what she wasn't looking for: a partner. And with Judy Garland as Jo and Gene Kelly as Harry, the partnership isn't just ideal. It's a film fan's dream come true. Kelly debuts and Garland dazzles in this Busby Berkeley-directed tale of a song-and-dance pair who take on tank towns, tough times and World War I while struggling for show-biz success. A hit parade of era tunes paces the film, including the wowser Ballin' the Jack and the sweetly harmonized title tune. Bursting with vitality and old-fashioned charm, "For Me And My Gal" is for the ages. Commentary by Garland Biographer John Fricke; 2 Vintage Musical Shorts: "Every Sunday" (Also Featuring Deanna Durbin), "La Fiesta de Santa Barbara" (Also Featuring - The Gumm Sisters); Photo Recreations: "For Me And My Gal" Deleted Finale; "Three Cheers For The Yanks" Outtakes; Audio-Only Bonuses: Radio Production starring Garland, Kelly and Dick Powell; "Leo Is On The Air" - Audio Promo, Audio ...
Funny Face: The Paramount Centennial Collection (Widescreen) : This filmed version of the 1927 George Gershwin Broadway musical "Funny Face" utilizes the play's original star, Fred Astaire, and several of the original tunes, then goes merrily off on its own. Astaire is cast as as fashion photographer Dick Avery (a character based on Richard Avedon, the film's "visual consultant"), who is sent out by his female boss Maggie Prescott (Kay Thompson) to find a "new face." It doesn't take Dick long to discover Jo (Audrey Hepburn, who does her own singing), an owlish Greenwich Village bookstore clerk. Acting as Pygmalion to Jo's Galatea, Dick whisks the wide-eyed girl off to Paris and transforms her into the fashion world's hottest model. Along the way, he falls in love with Jo, and works overtime to wean her away from such phony-baloney intellectuals as Professor Emile Flostre (Michel Auclair). The Gershwin tunes include the title song, "S'wonderful", "How Long Has This Been Going On" and "He Loves And She Loves"; among the newer numbers is Kay Thompson's energetic opener "Think Pink". For years available only in washed-out, flat prints, "Funny Face" was even...
Petticoat Junction: The Official Second Season (Full Frame) : The small farming community of Hooterville provided the setting for this highly successful rural situation comedy. Kate Bradley was the widowed owner of the only transient housing in town, the Shady Rest Hotel. Helping her run the hotel were her three beautiful daughters, Billie Jo, Bobbie Jo, and Betty Jo. Also assisting was the girls' lazy Uncle Joe, who had assumed the title of manager. In addition to her involvement with the hotel, the romantic lives of her daughters, and her association with the townspeople, Kate was constantly at odds with Homer Bedlow, vice-president of the C.F. & W. Railroad. Homer was determined to close down the steam-driven branch of the railroad that ran through Hooterville, scrap its lone engine (the Cannonball), and put its two engineers (Charlie Pratt and Floyd Smoot) out of jobs.
Audrey Hepburn 5-Pack: Funny Face / Breakfast At Tiffany's / Roman Holiday / Sabrina / Paris When It Sizzles : "Audrey Hepburn 5-Pack" includes: "Funny Face" - Astaire is cast as as fashion photographer Dick Avery (a character based on Richard Avedon, the film's "visual consultant"), who is sent out by his female boss Maggie Prescott (Kay Thompson) to find a "new face." It doesn't take Dick long to discover Jo (Audrey Hepburn, who does her own singing), an owlish Greenwich Village bookstore clerk. Acting as Pygmalion to Jo's Galatea, Dick whisks the wide-eyed girl off to Paris and transforms her into the fashion world's hottest model. Along the way, he falls in love with Jo, and works overtime to wean her away from such phony-baloney intellectuals as Professor Emile Flostre (Michel Auclair). "Breakfast At Tiffany's" - From the opening strains of Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer's haunting, Oscar(R)-winning song "Moon River," you'll once again be under the alluring spell of that madcap, carefree New York playgirl known as Holly Golightly (Audrey Hepburn) in this 24-carat romantic comedy based of Truman Capote's best-selling novella. George Peppard is the struggling and "sponsored" young writer who find...
Best of Designing Women, The (Full Frame) : It?s comedy with lots of style in this hilarious series about four Southern beauties running a design studio in Atlanta, Georgia. There?s opinionated diva Julia Sugarbaker (Dixie Carter), her former beauty queen sister Suzanne (Emmy nominee Delta Burke), divorced mother of two Mary Jo Shively (Annie Potts) and sweet Charlene Stillfield (Jean Smart). EPISODES Pilot: After Suzanne?s gynecologist retires, she makes an appointment with Mary Jo?s ex-husband and winds up dating him. "Killing All the Right People": Sugarbaker & Associates get hired for the project of a lifetime, but it?s not exactly cause for celebration. "Reservations for Eight": A weekend ski trip goes downhill fast when an avalanche forces the women and their beaus to stay in their cabin. "Big Haas and Little Falsie": Mary Jo finds out she has inherited $3,000 and must spend it on something frivolous, but there?s only one thing she really wants: breast implants. "They Shoot Fat Women, Don?t They?": When Suzanne attends her class reunion, she must confront the issue of her weight gain. Scene Selection.
A Blessed Event : Having grown up best friends and next-door neighbors in a small Texas town, Darla and Jo agree that Jo will be a surrogate mother for Darla, but when a pregnant Jo suffers a devastating car accident, Darla faces the possibility of her beloved friend's death as well as the potential custody loss of the baby. A first novel. Reader's Guide included. Reprint. 12,500 first printing.
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