Leonard Ripps (Writing)

The Kashyyyk Life Day Carol

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away MALLA THE WOOKIEE is worried her husband, CHEWBACCA, won’t make it home in time for LIFE DAY! Cooking, classic rock and EROTIC VR can’t distract her, her son LUMPY and father-in-law ITCHY! Will Han and Chewie make it in time? Is this really the first appearance of Boba Fett? Can Princess Leia carry a tune?

Release Date:2025-02-02

Department:Writing

Job:Original Film Writer

Vote Count:1

A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened

In 1978, CBS aired the “Star Wars Holiday Special” the week before Thanksgiving to an audience of 13 million people. Considered one of the worst shows in television history, it aired only once. George Lucas tried to bury it and an infamous camp legend was born. This documentary unravels the mysteries behind the most bizarre Star Wars spin-offs of all time.

Release Date:2023-03-11

Character:Self

Vote Count:5

Frankenweenie

When a car hits young Victor's pet dog Sparky, Victor decides to bring him back to life the only way he knows how. But when the bolt-necked "monster" wreaks havoc and terror in the hearts of Victor's neighbors, he has to convince them that Sparky's still the good, loyal friend he was.

Release Date:2012-10-04

Department:Writing

Job:Original Story

Vote Count:3381

Brandy & Mr. Whiskers

Brandy & Mr. Whiskers is an American animated television series about a pampered yet spunky dog and a hyperactive rabbit who get stuck in the Amazon Rainforest together. The show originally aired from August 2004 to August 2006. It was televised in the United States by Disney Channel.

Release Date:2004-08-21

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:139

Me and the Boys

Widower Steve Tower is raising three very different sons, Artis, William, and Andrew, with the help of his mother-in-law, Mary. When not at his video store, he is interacting with Artis, William, or Andrew, or his girlfriend, Amelia.

Release Date:1994-09-20

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Episode Count:9

Full House

After the death of his wife, Danny enlists his best friend and his brother-in-law to help raise his three daughters, D.J., Stephanie, and Michelle.

Release Date:1987-09-22

Department:Writing

Job:Teleplay

Episode Count:3

Vote Count:1038

Frankenweenie

When young Victor's pet dog Sparky (who stars in Victor's home-made monster movies) is hit by a car, Victor decides to bring him back to life the only way he knows how. But when the bolt-necked "monster" wreaks havoc and terror in the hearts of Victor's neighbors, he has to convince them (and his parents) that despite his appearance, Sparky's still the good loyal friend he's always been.

Release Date:1984-12-14

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Vote Count:414

The Rodney Dangerfield Show: It's Not Easy Bein' Me

Rodney Dangerfield's first ABC special, featuring stand-up and sketches.

Release Date:1982-05-12

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Vote Count:1

Psycho Shampoo

A short parody of the iconic shower murder scene from Hitchcock's "Psycho" framed as a shampoo commercial. This short was produced for the LA-based comedy theater group Our Lady of Laughter and used as part of their show "Rabies!" in 1979.

Release Date:1979-01-01

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

The Star Wars Holiday Special

Luke Skywalker and Han Solo battle evil Imperial forces to help Chewbacca reach his imperiled family on the Wookiee planet - in time for Life Day, their most important day of the year!

Release Date:1978-11-17

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Vote Count:468

Van Dyke and Company

Short-lived variety show starring Dick Van Dyke and assorted guests. The show was best known for Dick's pantomime acting and a recurring skit about the dumbest family in the world, coincidently named "The Bright Family". Van Dyke & Co also featured appearances by the Los Angeles Mime Company.

Release Date:1975-10-30

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Episode Count:12

Vote Count:1