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51. Story Theatre (1971– )
30 min | Drama, Comedy
This repertory cast present tales of folklore in the self-narrating style of story theatre.
Stars: Bob Dishy, Melinda Dillon, Richard Libertini, Hamilton Camp
Votes: 97
52. Debating Robert Lee (2004)
R | 108 min | Drama
A group of jaded high school students sign up for a debate class taught by a tough, combative teacher from the Georgia Military Academy who teaches them that life is debate and DEBATE IS ... See full synopsis »
Director: Dan Polier | Stars: Daniel Letterle, Kaley Cuoco, Billy Kay, Danielle Harris
Votes: 233
53. The 50th Annual Academy Awards (1978 TV Special)
News
Award of the American academy of cinematographic arts and sciences, from 1940 known as " Oscar", - American film award created in 1929 and traditionally handed to the figures of ... See full summary »
Director: Marty Pasetta | Stars: Bob Hope, Jack Albertson, Irwin Allen, Edward Anhalt
Votes: 354
54. Sara (1976)
60 min | Drama, Western
Sara Yarnell leaves her staid existence back east to teach in a one-room school in Independence, Colorado. Her students adore her but she clashes with the school board. Julia Bailey and newspaperman Martin Pope are her friends.
Stars: Brenda Vaccaro, Louise Latham, William Phipps, Bert Kramer
Votes: 43
55. The Cry of Jazz (1959)
Not Rated | 34 min | Documentary, Short, Music
Discussion of jazz and the role of African-Americans in the United States.
Director: Edward Bland | Stars: George Waller, Dorothea Horton, Melinda Dillon, Andrew Duncan
Votes: 321
56. State of Emergency (1994 TV Movie)
R | 90 min | Drama, Thriller
Drama about an overworked big-city hospital emergency room.
Director: Lesli Linka Glatter | Stars: Joe Mantegna, Lynn Whitfield, Melinda Dillon, Paul Dooley
Votes: 158
57. Transplant (1979 TV Movie)
97 min | Drama
Fact-based story about a hard-driving young executive who rebels against his failing heart and undergoes a risky transplant.
Director: William A. Graham | Stars: Kevin Dobson, Granville Van Dusen, Ronny Cox, Bibi Besch
Votes: 41
58. The 29th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2023 TV Special)
134 min
The 29th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards will be a star-studded party like no other - giving you excitement, unexpected reunions, intimate moments onstage and off, and a palpable sense of... See full summary »
Director: Sandra Restrepo | Stars: Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Zendaya, Jenna Ortega
Votes: 53
59. The Juggler of Notre Dame (1982 TV Movie)
50 min | Drama
A modernized, Americanized version of the story of the juggler who performs before the statue of the Virgin Mary.
Director: Michael Ray Rhodes | Stars: Sherilyn Wolter, Henry Proach, James T. Callahan, Jean Le Bouvier
Votes: 125
60. The Critical List (1978 TV Movie)
240 min | Drama
A two part made for television movie centering on Dr. Dan Lassiter. In the first one, he goes up against a lawyer who likes to sue doctors over the smallest infractions. When the lawyer ... See full summary »
Director: Lou Antonio | Stars: Lloyd Bridges, Melinda Dillon, Buddy Ebsen, Barbara Parkins
Votes: 42
61. Men at Law (1970–1971)
60 min | Drama
David Hansen was a big-shot lawyer who grew tired of his important and expensive Los Angeles law firm. Hansen left his job to start a non-profit firm called Neighborhood Legal Services ... See full summary »
Stars: Robert Foxworth, Sheila Larken, David Arkin, A Martinez
Votes: 51
62. Marriage Is Alive and Well (1980 TV Movie)
100 min | Comedy, Drama
A photographer who specializes in weddings and who, according to others, has the perfect marriage. However, he and his wife are at a crossroad and have decided to separate. While he and his... See full summary »
Director: Russ Mayberry | Stars: Jack Albertson, Deborah Baltzell, Melinda Dillon, Judd Hirsch
Votes: 24
63. Hellinger's Law (1981 TV Movie)
100 min | Crime, Drama
A flamboyant criminal lawyer named Nick Hellinger takes on the case of a syndicate's accountant (actually a Justice Department agent who has infiltrated the mob) accused of murdering a local TV newscaster.
Director: Leo Penn | Stars: Telly Savalas, Morgan Stevens, Ja'net DuBois, Roy Poole
Votes: 77
64. The 54th Annual Academy Awards (1982 TV Special)
News
Award of the American academy of cinematographic arts and sciences, from 1940 known as "Oscar", - American film award created in 1929 and traditionally handed to the figures of ... See full summary »
Director: Marty Pasetta | Stars: Johnny Carson, Debbie Allen, Karen Allen, Peter Allen
Votes: 156
65. That Moment: Magnolia Diary (2000 Video)
73 min | Documentary, Drama
A behind-the-scenes documentary, following the 80+ days of filming Paul Thomas Anderson's epic film Magnolia.
Director: Mark Rance | Stars: Paul Thomas Anderson, Fiona Apple, William Arnold, Bobby Brewer
Votes: 506
66. The Effects of Magic (1998)
PG | 87 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
A magician, aided by his talking magic bunny, joins forces with his previously estranged magician father, and together they fight the forces of evil to protect the art of magic.
Directors: Charlie Martinez, Chuck Martinez | Stars: Kathy Bates, Melinda Dillon, Robert Carradine, Jacobo Morales
Votes: 100
67. Enigma (1977 TV Movie)
60 min | Action, Drama
The exploits of secret agent Andrew Icarus who works for a world wide crime-fighting organization. This was a pilot for CBS that was not picked up.
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Scott Hylands, Guy Doleman, Soon-Tek Oh, Barbara O
Votes: 10
68. The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' (2001 Video)
Unrated | 101 min | Documentary
A behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977).
Director: Laurent Bouzereau | Stars: Joe Alves, Bob Balaban, Melinda Dillon, Richard Dreyfuss
Votes: 247
69. The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' (1977 TV Movie)
Documentary
This TV documentary provides movie fans with a behind -the-scenes look at the making of the film that, with 'Star Wars', ushered in a new era in Science Fiction films. Includes interviews ... See full summary »
Director: William Riead | Stars: Bob Balaban, Melinda Dillon, Richard Dreyfuss, Teri Garr
Votes: 98
70. Freeman (1976 TV Special)
30 min | Comedy
Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Stu Gilliam, Beverly Sanders, Linden Chiles, Jimmy Baio
71. Un hombre solo (1969)
87 min | Drama
Director: Harald Philipp | Stars: Robert Brown, Rafael Luis Calvo, Carlos Casaravilla, Antonio Casas
72. The Making of 'Absence of Malice' (1982 TV Movie)
Documentary
An in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the making of this Oscar-nominated film about an innocent man and a newspaper reporter being used by a manipulative prosecuter looking for a lead in ... See full summary »
Director: William Riead | Stars: Luther Adler, Bob Balaban, Wilford Brimley, Melinda Dillon
Votes: 26
73. Science Fiction Film Awards (1978 TV Special)
Documentary
Director: William Rainbolt | Stars: Karen Black, William Shatner, Buzz Aldrin, Richard Benjamin
Votes: 23
74.
The Lyon's Den (2003–2004)
Episode:
Pilot
(2003)
60 min | Drama
Director: Rod Holcomb | Stars: Rob Lowe, Elizabeth Mitchell, Derek Anthony, Danielle Aubuchon
Votes: 94
75.
Bonanza (1959–1973)
Episode:
A Lawman's Lot Is Not a Happy One
(1969)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
When Sheriff Roy Coffee and Ben are subpoenaed to testify in a land-sharking trial in San Francisco, Hoss is appointed the acting sheriff of Virginia City. Hoss soon finds plenty of trouble... See full summary »
Director: Don Richardson | Stars: Lorne Greene, Dan Blocker, Michael Landon, David Canary
Votes: 94
76.
The Client (1995–1996)
Episode:
The Peach Orchard
(1995)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Momma Love's friend Verna needs Reggie's help when she and her fiancé are harassed by his daughter who wants to end their relationship.
Director: James Quinn | Stars: JoBeth Williams, John Heard, Polly Holliday, David Barry Gray
77.
The Defenders (1961–1965)
Episode:
The Empty Heart
(1963)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama
Loose-living party girl Norma Burgess fends off the drunken advances of David Fry. When the altercation turns violent, Norma shoots him in self-defense. The Prestons take Norma's case after... See full summary »
Director: Stuart Rosenberg | Stars: E.G. Marshall, Robert Reed, Sidney Blackmer, Sylvia Davis
Votes: 10
78.
East Side/West Side (1963–1964)
Episode:
The Beatnik and the Politician
(1964)
60 min | Drama
Brock comes to the aid of a group of "beatniks" in Greenwich Village who are trying to fight a crooked political boss and find themselves at odds with their Italian neighbors.
Director: Allen Reisner | Stars: George C. Scott, Elizabeth Wilson, Cicely Tyson, Melinda Dillon
Votes: 15
79.
Insight (1960–1984)
Episode:
The Fiddler
(1982)
30 min | Drama
A gypsy fiddler serenades three celebrating couples, but only some of them can hear the music.
Director: Marc Daniels | Stars: Melinda Dillon, Stephen Keep Mills, Shony Alex Braun, Julie Cobb
80.
Insight (1960–1984)
Episode:
The Game Room
(1984)
Drama
Director: Michael Ray Rhodes | Stars: Richard Schaal, Richard Libertini, Leon Askin, Richard Dysart
81.
The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
Episode:
Harry and Daphne
(1975)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
Harry Bentley's new girlfriend Daphne appears to be insinuating her way into his life, much to his chagrin. Meanwhile, George plots to bribe the building inspector.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover
Votes: 118
82.
Judging Amy (1999–2005)
Episode:
Surprised by Gravity
(2001)
TV-PG | Drama
Amy wonders what she could have done to ensure the safety of three young men after she assigns them to community service and they are killed by a drunken driver.
Director: Kevin Dowling | Stars: Amy Brenneman, Kevin Rahm, Richard T. Jones, Jessica Tuck
Votes: 36
83.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999– )
Episode:
Blood
(2005)
TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
After a young woman's baby is tossed out of a car, Benson and Stabler investigate to find out what happened, and after learning the young woman is addicted to prescription painkillers, ... See full summary »
Director: Félix Enríquez Alcalá | Stars: Christopher Meloni, Mariska Hargitay, Richard Belzer, Diane Neal
Votes: 832
84.
The Mike Douglas Show (1961–1982)
Episode:
Episode #16.176
(1977)
Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Melinda Dillon, Mike Douglas, Norman Jewison, Frank Stallone
85.
Picket Fences (1992–1996)
Episode:
Liver Let Die
(1996)
60 min | Crime, Drama, Family
Sheriff Brock is called out when a homeless man is found murdered behind Reverend Novotny's church but is suddenly stricken with terrible pains at the scene. Dr Joey discovers he has a ... See full summary »
Director: Dennis Smith | Stars: Tom Skerritt, Kathy Baker, Costas Mandylor, Lauren Holly
Votes: 62
86.
Sara (1976)
Episode:
Lady
(1976)
60 min | Drama, Western
Confined to an insane asylum for three years, solely on the basis of her husband's declaration, Lily Henchard manages to escape, only to discover a daughter who's now terrified of her. Lily... See full summary »
Director: Alf Kjellin | Stars: Brenda Vaccaro, Louise Latham, Bert Kramer, Albert Stratton
87.
Men at Law (1970–1971)
Episode:
The Law Can't Touch Him
(1970)
60 min | Drama
An abused wife asks the Lawyers' help in divorcing her violent husband. The problem: she can't prove how violent he can be.
Stars: Robert Foxworth, Melinda Dillon, Robert Dowdell, Frederic Downs
88.
Tracey Takes On... (1996–1999)
Episode:
Mothers
(1997)
TV-MA | 23 min | Comedy
Janie fears her children hate her; Ruby meets her great-granddaughter; Fern waits for her daughter to give birth.
Director: Michael McKean | Stars: Tracey Ullman, Allen Cutler, Melinda Dillon, Alastair Duncan
89.
The Twilight Zone (1985–1989)
Episode:
Shatterday/A Little Peace and Quiet
(1985)
TV-PG | 48 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Peter Jay Novins calls his home, only to hear himself answer. / A harried housewife struggling with rambunctious children and the stress of modern life finds relief from an unusual source that brings both power and responsibility.
Director: Wes Craven | Stars: Bruce Willis, Dan Gilvezan, Murukh, John Carlyle
Votes: 887
90.
The Mississippi (1982–1984)
Episode:
Cradle to Grave
(1983)
Drama
Director: Leo Penn | Stars: Ralph Waite, Linda Miller, Stan Shaw, William B. Bicksler
91.
Insight (1960–1984)
Episode:
A Decision to Love
(1981)
Drama
A couple attends a marriage-encounter weekend to learn the joys of intimacy that they lack.
Director: Buzz Kulik | Stars: David Spielberg, Melinda Dillon, Gregory Sierra, Joshua Bryant
92.
Heartland (2007)
Episode:
Domino Effect
(2007)
TV-PG | 44 min | Drama
The staff prepare for a domino transplant and the nervous patients involved, Simon confronts Nate, and Bart comes home early.
Director: David Paymer | Stars: Treat Williams, Kari Matchett, Chris William Martin, Rockmond Dunbar
Votes: 12
93.
Heartland (2007)
Episode:
As We Are So Wonderfully Done with Each Other
(2007)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama
Bart's son refuses to allow the DNR order, leaving Nate struggling between what Bart wants and what's best for the family; Jonas insists on doing a risky procedure, and begins to doubt himself when Simon bails him out.
Director: Steve Gomer | Stars: Treat Williams, Kari Matchett, Chris William Martin, Rockmond Dunbar
Votes: 9
94.
Heartland (2007)
Episode:
Smile
(2007)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama
Nate grapples with Bart's death and how to write a eulogy for him; things get awkward between Tom and Kate.
Director: David Hollander | Stars: Treat Williams, Kari Matchett, Chris William Martin, Rockmond Dunbar
Votes: 9
95.
Insight (1960–1984)
Episode:
Rendezvous
(1981)
30 min | Drama
Director: J.D. Lobue | Stars: James Farentino, Melinda Dillon, Ellwood Kieser
96.
Space (1985)
Episode:
Part II
(1985)
120 min | Drama
Directors: Lee Philips, Joseph Sargent | Stars: James Garner, Susan Anspach, Blair Brown, Bruce Dern
Votes: 10
97.
Space (1985)
Episode:
Part III
(1985)
180 min | Drama
Directors: Lee Philips, Joseph Sargent | Stars: James Garner, Susan Anspach, Beau Bridges, Blair Brown
Votes: 10
98.
Space (1985)
Episode:
Part IV
(1985)
120 min | Drama
Director: Lee Philips | Stars: James Garner, Susan Anspach, Beau Bridges, Blair Brown
Votes: 11
99.
Space (1985)
Episode:
Part V
(1985)
180 min | Drama
Director: Joseph Sargent | Stars: James Garner, Susan Anspach, Beau Bridges, Blair Brown
Votes: 11
100.
Dinah! (1974–1980)
Episode:
Episode dated 31 March 1978
(1978)
Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Dinah Shore, Jenny Agutter, Didi Conn, Melinda Dillon