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51. Stu's Show (2006 Podcast Series)
Talk-Show
Stu Shostak interviews actors, directors, writers, critics, and other people from the world of entertainment, often focusing on classic television shows.
Stars: Stu Shostak, Christopher Bay, Randy West, Steve Beverly
52. Living in TV Land (2004–2006)
30 min | Documentary, Comedy
Stars: Jeff Conaway, Julie McCullough, Barry Williams, Dom DeLuise
Votes: 13
53. Spin (2012 TV Movie)
22 min | Drama
Jasper Kincaid and his team of publicists race to protect the image of their celebrity clientele, while their own lives spin out of control.
Directors: Mike Bow, Samuel Miron | Stars: Jillian Alysse, Hope Blackstock, Jody Lyn Flynn, Adam Harper
54. Hamburgers (1974 TV Movie)
60 min | Comedy
Brings Sid Caesar back to television and has parodies including a 25 second bit on The Exorcist.
Director: Jeff Margolis | Stars: Sid Caesar, Charlie Callas, Nathalie Christal, William Conrad
55. The Actor's Journey (2011 Video)
Documentary
Director: Stanley Livingston | Stars: Sarah Altman, Christopher Atkins, Don Baldaramos, Steve Barkett
56. Mama's Boy (1987–1988)
Jake McCaskey is a 40 year old man. When his father died, he decides to let his mother, Molly move in with him. And she treats him like a boy.
Stars: Nancy Walker, Bruce Weitz, Dan Hedaya, James Cromwell
Votes: 13
57. The Actor's Journey for Kids (2011 Video)
300 min | Documentary
Director: Stanley Livingston | Stars: Sarah Altman, Christopher Atkins, Don Baldaramos, Steve Barkett
58. The Bay City Amusement Company (1977 TV Movie)
Comedy
Pilot for comedy series about the antics of the creative team of a San Francisco television station.
Directors: Gary Shimokawa, Norman Steinberg | Stars: June Gable, Ted Gehring, Dennis Howard, Terry Kiser
59. Shipshape (1978 TV Special)
30 min | Comedy
Directors: James Komack, Gary Shimokawa | Stars: Andrew Bloch, Earl Boen, Ted Hartley, Shell Kepler
60. Love Thy Neighbor (2001 TV Movie)
30 min
Sherman Hemsley plays a funeral director while balancing a crazy family and neighbors.
Director: Gary Shimokawa | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Bill Hufsey, Nathan Illes, James Sang Lee
62. Break a Leg (II) (2011)
Not Rated | Short, Comedy
Theatre's oldest curse is awakened in this dark and zany short film from writer/director William J. Stribling. All hell breaks loose when an understudy for the title role in a production of... See full summary »
Director: William J. Stribling | Stars: Stephen Guice, Zac Jaffee, Alex Jennings, Aida Leguizamon
Votes: 6
63. The Christmas Visit (1973 TV Movie)
30 min | Family, Fantasy, Musical
A boy bumps into the Spirit of Christmas who explains to him the true meaning of the holiday season.
Director: Ervin Zavada | Stars: Hans Conried, Stephanie Edwards, Billy Simpson, Marty Allen
64. Count Basie at Carnegie Hall (1981 TV Special)
Not Rated | 80 min | Music
Jazz legend Count Basie and His Orchestra performs a concert at New York's Carnegie Hall, with guests Sarah Vaughn, Tony Bennett and George Benson.
Director: Dick Carter | Stars: Count Basie, Tony Bennett, George Benson, Count Basie and His Orchestra
Votes: 14
65.
Faerie Tale Theatre (1982–1987)
Episode:
The Little Mermaid
(1987)
TV-PG | 50 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
A mermaid princess is willing to sacrifice anything for love.
Director: Robert Iscove | Stars: Pam Dawber, Helen Mirren, Treat Williams, Karen Black
Votes: 170
66.
ALF (1986–1990)
Episode:
Hit Me with Your Best Shot
(1988)
TV-G | 22 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
It's the Tanners who learn a lesson while trying to passively resist a belligerent father and son.
Director: Gary Shimokawa | Stars: Max Wright, Anne Schedeen, Andrea Elson, Benji Gregory
Votes: 272
67.
ALF (1986–1990)
Episode:
Running Scared
(1989)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
An anonymous caller demands $3,000 from ALF - otherwise he will turn ALF to the authorities. On the second call, the extortionist adds that the Tanners will go to jail for harboring an alien. ALF decides to take action.
Director: Gary Shimokawa | Stars: Max Wright, Anne Schedeen, Andrea Elson, Benji Gregory
Votes: 238
68.
ALF (1986–1990)
Episode:
Some Enchanted Evening
(1987)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
Halloween is approaching and ALF wants to go trick-or-treating. Kate, of course, objects, but ALF persists. He argues that he has a natural costume and tries offering Willie a deal he can't refuse... Lynn presents Lizard to her parents.
Director: Gary Shimokawa | Stars: Max Wright, Anne Schedeen, Andrea Elson, Benji Gregory
Votes: 338
69.
ALF (1986–1990)
Episode:
Someone to Watch Over Me: Part 1
(1988)
TV-G | 22 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
A series of robberies in the neighborhood prompts ALF to want to help with Neighborhood Watch, when Willie is voted block captain.
Director: Gary Shimokawa | Stars: Max Wright, Anne Schedeen, Andrea Elson, Benji Gregory
Votes: 290
70.
ALF (1986–1990)
Episode:
Someone to Watch Over Me: Part 2
(1988)
TV-G | 22 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
Neighborhood Watch volunteers quit as the robberies continue. ALF decides to take direct action, causing chaos at the Ochmoneks' house.
Director: Gary Shimokawa | Stars: Max Wright, Anne Schedeen, Andrea Elson, Benji Gregory
Votes: 282
71.
ALF (1986–1990)
Episode:
Superstition
(1989)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
ALF accidentally burns Brian's History book in the oven. He then insists that he's now under a Melmacian curse: 14 years of increasing bad luck. First, the food on the electric stove bursts into flames. Then other things start to happen.
Director: Gary Shimokawa | Stars: Max Wright, Anne Schedeen, Andrea Elson, Benji Gregory
Votes: 244
72.
ALF (1986–1990)
Episode:
Take a Look at Me Now
(1987)
TV-G | 22 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
In one of those moments, when ALF lets his mind wander, he unintentionally walks into Mrs. Ochmonek's sight and greets her. Cue Mrs. Ochmonek panicking and deciding to warn the neighborhood about the "space creature".
Director: Gary Shimokawa | Stars: Max Wright, Anne Schedeen, Andrea Elson, Benji Gregory
Votes: 301
73.
ALF (1986–1990)
Episode:
The Gambler
(1987)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
ALF discovers the alluring world of horse racing thanks to Kate's mom who bets on them. When the concept of a bookie is explained to ALF, he gets the bright idea of getting the Tanners some money through betting.
Director: Gary Shimokawa | Stars: Max Wright, Anne Schedeen, Andrea Elson, Benji Gregory
Votes: 329
74.
ALF (1986–1990)
Episode:
Varsity Drag
(1988)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
ALF discovers that he is responsible for Lynn not being able to attend Amherst College, and makes another attempt to find employment.
Director: Gary Shimokawa | Stars: Max Wright, Anne Schedeen, Andrea Elson, Benji Gregory
Votes: 269
75.
ALF (1986–1990)
Episode:
You Ain't Nothin' But a Hound Dog
(1988)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
A stray dog makes ALF jealous, so he gives her to the first (and obviously wrong) person who responds to a "found dog" poster.
Director: Gary Shimokawa | Stars: Max Wright, Anne Schedeen, Andrea Elson, Benji Gregory
Votes: 272
76.
Alice (1976–1985)
Episode:
Carrie's Wedding
(1980)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Mel's mother is getting remarried, but Mel is not happy about the groom.
Director: Gary Shimokawa | Stars: Linda Lavin, Vic Tayback, Beth Howland, Philip McKeon
Votes: 70
77.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
Amelia's Divorce
(1975)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama
The Bunkers are shocked when the seemingly happy marriage of Edith's favorite cousin is anything but.
Director: Wes Kenney | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 196
78.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
Archie Eats and Runs
(1974)
TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy, Drama
Archie learns that the canned mushrooms he just ate may have been part of a product recall because of reports of food poisoning. Mike urges Archie to investigate, but Archie decides he's sick and needs hospital treatment.
Director: John Rich | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 224
79.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
Archie Feels Left Out
(1974)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama
Archie's family and friends throw a surprise party for his 50th birthday, but Archie insists that he's only 49, and is upset to find out he's older than he thinks.
Directors: Bob LaHendro, John Rich | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 206
80.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
Archie Finds a Friend
(1976)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Archie has ulterior motives when he befriends a Jewish watchmaker, who has a sure-fire invention that the world has been waiting for.
Director: Paul Bogart | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 187
81.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
Archie Gets the Business
(1977)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
Archie buys Kelsey's Bar, but has to forge Edith's signature to get the money.
Director: Paul Bogart | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 177
82.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
Archie Goes Too Far
(1973)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama
Archie snoops through Mike and Gloria's room, sparking a debate over privacy and prompting everyone - Edith included - to storm out of the house.
Directors: Bob LaHendro, John Rich | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 235
83.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
Archie Is Branded
(1973)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama
Archie thinks a swastika painted on his door may be juvenile pranksters, but Mike is concerned that the Bunkers' home may have been mistaken for the residence of a Jewish radical.
Directors: Bob LaHendro, John Rich | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 355
84.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
Archie Is Missing
(1974)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama
After fearing the worst when Archie fails to contact the family for 48 hours, Edith, Mike and Gloria begin speculating about his whereabouts.
Director: Wes Kenney | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 208
85.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
Archie and the Bowling Team
(1972)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama
Archie and a black man vie for the last spot on a bowling team.
Directors: Bob LaHendro, John Rich | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 224
86.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
Archie and the Computer
(1973)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama
An early satire on computers: A mix up on a rebate results in Edith inheriting a fortune in quarters from a prune company; Archie is (mistakenly) declared dead.
Directors: Bob LaHendro, John Rich | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 209
87.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
Archie and the Editorial
(1972)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama
Archie is invited to give a "man-on-the street" editorial on television, where he speaks against gun control. He then meets two people who saw the editorial ... who promptly rob him at gunpoint.
Director: Norman Campbell | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 291
88.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
Archie and the Miracle
(1974)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama
Archie claims to have had a religious awakening and thinks he has been the "victim of a miracle", after he narrowly misses being crushed by a falling crate.
Director: Wes Kenney | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 199
89.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
Archie in the Cellar
(1973)
TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy, Drama
When the rest of the family is away for the weekend, Archie accidentally locks himself in the basement, and has only a tape recorder and a bottle of vodka to keep him entertained.
Directors: Bob LaHendro, John Rich | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 283
90.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
Archie in the Hospital
(1973)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama
Hospital patient Archie strikes up a quick friendship with his roommate ... unaware that he is black.
Directors: Bob LaHendro, John Rich | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 247
91.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
Archie's Contract
(1974)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama
Archie falls for a scheme from a shady aluminum siding salesman when the man makes Archie think that he must install the siding on his brick house due to a loss of heat.
Director: Wes Kenney | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 207
92.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
Archie's Fraud
(1972)
TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy, Drama
Archie fails to report the extra income he made by driving Munson's taxicab, and is audited by the IRS.
Director: Norman Campbell | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 262
93.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
Archie's Helping Hand
(1974)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama
Archie persuades his boss to hire Irene as a bookkeeper. While she'd undoubtedly do a good job in that job, the boss thinks she'd do even better as a forklift operator. It isn't long before Archie finds himself working alongside Irene!
Director: Wes Kenney | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 190
94.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
The Bunkers and Inflation: Part 4
(1974)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Drama
As Edith receives her first paycheck from Jefferson Cleaners, Archie's strike finally comes to an end. But what Archie doesn't realize is that in everyone's desperation to finally reach an ... See full summary »
Director: Wes Kenney | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 188
95.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
Archie's Weighty Problem
(1976)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Archie is told by his doctor to go on a diet, or else he'll suffer serious health problems. He rejects the efforts of Edith, Mike and Gloria to stick with the diet, but Justin Quigley may provide the inspiration Archie needs.
Director: Paul Bogart | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 177
96.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
Birth of the Baby: Part 1
(1975)
TV-PG | Comedy, Drama
Archie is a nervous wreck because he wants to back out of the annual minstrel show at the lodge, which he has successfully avoided for several years. Lodge brothers Barney Hefner and Ed ... See full summary »
Director: Paul Bogart | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 178
97.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
Birth of the Baby: Part 2
(1975)
TV-PG | Comedy, Drama
Archie is forced to show up at the hospital for the birth of his grandchild in black face, When his lodge brothers refused to give him their cold cream because he left, He and Edith are ... See full summary »
Director: Paul Bogart | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 182
98.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
Class Reunion
(1973)
TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy, Drama
Edith reunites with her high school boyfriend during her class reunion, prompting Archie to worry about whether his wife will rekindle the romance.
Directors: Bob LaHendro, John Rich | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 234
99.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
Cousin Liz
(1977)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
After Edith's cousin Liz dies her female roommate admits to Edith that they were lovers.
Director: Paul Bogart | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 197
100.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
Edith Finds an Old Man
(1973)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama
Edith brings home an elderly man who ran away from the nursing home where he is a resident. Archie complains about the situation while Edith tries to contact the man's family.
Directors: Bob LaHendro, John Rich | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 230