TAKE IT FROM THE TOP
leah
mangum
1900-01-24
Female
leah.mangum@me.com
8184683211
10355 woodbridge st
toluca lake
ca
91602
United States
1128
TAKE IT FROM THE TOP
Take it From the Top is a half hour comedy about Jill, former child star, who is now “paying her dues” after the death of her phalandering husband. Jill is forced to sell everything she owns because of her dead husband’s depleted bank accounts and is informed of her one remaining asset: a run down strip club in a sketchy part of downtown. In this a riches to rags story, Jill, who has always been accustomed to being taken care of by her overbearing mother and her very wealthy husband, now has to learn to become self sufficant for the first time in her life. Her first husband, Brian, is still hoping for success as the lead singer in a band and had always acted more like a third child than a husband. Brian is the father of their two children, Nick, 21, a heartthrob who is trying to find his way in life, and Garret, 12 , who is extremely bright, precocious and has had his life mapped out since he was a toddler. Jill’s sister Kate has always been the voice of reason and the string to Jill’s kite. Their mom Delores is a force to be reckoned with and a contradiction in terms. No one is safe from her judgement. She’s Archie Bunker with an education. Delores is married to Bernie, who is an african american staunch republican and is just as politically incorrect as Delores. Bernie serves as the cushion between Delores and their daughters.With this cast of crazy characters, Jill is quickly realizing that it’s hard starting back at ZERO when you’re 45!
00:17:08
United States
English
https://filmfreeway.com/submissions/11815885
United States
https://twitter.com/TakeItFromTopTV?lang=en
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Short, Television, Web / New Media
comedy
No
2018-11-16
20000 USD
Color
Yes
TED LANGE
JILL WHELAN, LEAH MANGUM
TERRIE MARROQUIN, ANGELINE ROSE TROY
JILL WHELAN, CAROLYN HENNESY, JONATHAN MANGUM, LEAH MANGUM, ANGELINA ROSE TROY, LOU BEATY JR, CHASE MANGUM, HARRISON WHELAN, BRIAN PHELPS, J.P. MANOUX, CONNER TRINEER
Lange was born in Oakland, California, the son of Geraldine L., a television show host, and Ted Lange. Lange attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Lange was a cast member of the musical Hair. His first screen appearance was in the documentary film Wattstax in 1973. After appearing in the film Black Belt Jones in 1974, he portrayed Junior on the series That's My Mama before landing the role of the ship's bartender, Isaac, on The Love Boat in 1977, opposite Gavin MacLeod. After he left the show in 1987, Lange appeared in various films and guest roles on 227, The Cleveland Show, Glitch!, Evening Shade, Scrubs, Drake & Josh, The King of Queens, Boy Meets World, Psych and Are We There Yet.In addition to his film and television work, Lange has also done extensive theater work. He made his Broadway debut in 1968 in the musical Hair. He also performed in a one-man show, Behind the Mask: An Evening with Paul Laurence Dunbar.During the run of The Love Boat, Lange also served as director and screenwriter on various episodes of the series. In 1977, he wrote the screenplay for the 1977 drama Passing Through, starring Cora Lee Day and Marla Gibbs. In 1999, Lange directed two episodes of Love Boat: The Next Wave, the UPN series based on The Love Boat. He also directed episodes of Moesha, Dharma & Greg, and Eve. In 2008, he directed the drama For Love of Amy.Lange has also done extensive theater work as playwright and stage director. He has penned 17 plays, including George Washington's Boy, a historical drama about the relationship between the first president and his favorite slave, along with the comedy Lemon Meringue Facade.
2019-03-05
In Consideration
Finalist
Extended Deadline
Comedy
https://filmfreeway.com/submissions/11815885
Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festivallos angelesFebruary 4, 2019premiereBest Internet ProjectLos Angeles Independent Film Festivallos angelesMarch 12, 2019Best Web Series/ New MediaManhattan Film FestivalManhattanMay 9, 2019Cote d Azur WebFestCannesMay 21, 2019France
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