Biography
PJ Torokvei, a Canadian screenwriter, actor, and television producer, was a notable alum of Second City / SCTV, where she collaborated with the talented John Candy. After her time at Second City, she went on to become the producer and head writer of the beloved sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati, which aired from 1979 to 1982. PJ's exceptional work on the show earned her and her colleagues two Emmy nominations for Outstanding Comedy Series. In addition to her television success, PJ also made significant...
Known For
Complete Filmography
A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story
1995
Teleplay
This highly-rated television film covers the life of American movie/TV/pop music idol Annette Funicello. The movie starts with the move of her family ...
Stuart Saves His Family
1995
as Minister
A self-help advocate struggles to put his dysfunctional family in its place.
Hostage for a Day
1994
as Ronny
Harried suburban man Warren Kooey fakes a hostage situation in order to get the money he needs to escape his humdrum life.
Hostage for a Day
1994
Writer
Harried suburban man Warren Kooey fakes a hostage situation in order to get the money he needs to escape his humdrum life.
Guarding Tess
1994
Screenplay
Doug is a Secret Service Agent who has just completed his stint in charge protecting Tess Carlisle—the widow of a former U.S. President, and a close p...
The Earth Day Special
1990
Writer
The Earth Day Special is a television special revolving around Earth Day that aired on ABC on April 22, 1990. Sponsored by Time Warner, the two hour s...
I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood
1989
as Phil
In this HBO special, comedian Martin Short appears in a series of sketches, vignettes and musical performances about Hollywood, featuring some of his ...
Caddyshack II
1988
Screenplay
When a crass new-money tycoon's membership application is turned down at a snooty country club, he retaliates by buying the club and turning it into a...
Armed and Dangerous
1986
Screenplay
After policeman Frank Dooley is framed for theft and loses his job on the force, he joins a security guard agency and teams up with inept former defen...
Back to School
1986
Screenplay
Self-made millionaire Thornton Melon decides to get a better education and enrolls at his son Jason's college. While Jason tries to fit in with his fe...
Real Genius
1985
Screenplay
When teenage geniuses Mitch Taylor and Chris Knight, working on an advanced laser project, learn that the military wants to use it as a weapon, they d...
The History of White People in America
1985
In this parody of documentaries, host Martin Mull discusses the contributions that white people have made to the USA, visits the Institute of White St...