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1. The Griffin and the Minor Canon (2002 TV Movie)

Animation

8.9

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A Griffin (a beast that is half eagle/half lion) comes to a town that has his likeness above the church door. Having never seen himself, he becomes fascinated with the statue. His presence ... See full summary »

Director: Bill Blaker | Stars: David Selby, Chris Sarandon, Linda Purl, John Corbett

Votes: 19

2. The Lady, or the Tiger? (1969)

16 min | Short, Fantasy

8.2

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"The Lady or the Tiger?", is a short film that ends ambiguously in a cliffhanger. A barbaric king in times past would adjudicate/punish crimes in his kingdom with the following choices: the... See full summary »

Director: Larry Yust | Stars: Ivan Triesault, Tammie Mavroleon, Philip Chapin, Sandy Descher

Votes: 6

3. Your Favorite Story (1953–1955)

30 min | Comedy, Drama

7.9

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TV comedy anthology series

Stars: Adolphe Menjou, John Hamilton, Dan White, Gertrude Michael

Votes: 31

4. Schlitz Playhouse (1951–1959)

30 min | Comedy, Drama

7.7

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Originally billed as "Playhouse of the Stars" this long running anthology series was originally presented live from New York City. Irene Dunne was briefly the hostess in 1952, and the show frequently used Broadway performers in classic stories.

Stars: James Mason, Irene Dunne, Robert Paige, Walter Coy

Votes: 338

5. Jackanory (1965–1996)

15 min | Family, Fantasy

7.1

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A celebrity reads a story, enhancing it in ways that will entice the most restless of children.

Stars: Bernard Cribbins, Kenneth Williams, Martin Jarvis, John Grant

Votes: 423

6. The Lady or the Tiger? (1942)

10 min | Short

6.7

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Author Frank R. Stockton, often asked the question, finally decides to divulge the untold ending of his story, The Lady or the Tiger?. The story itself... In olden times, a barbaric king ... See full summary »

Director: Fred Zinnemann | Stars: Carey Wilson, Johnny Mitchell, William Bailey, John Baragrey

Votes: 47

7. Schlitz Playhouse (1951–1959)
Episode: The Baker of Barnbury (1953)

30 min | Comedy, Drama

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A baker discovers talents other than baking during the holidays.

Director: Roy Kellino | Stars: Robert Newton, Elsa Lanchester, Tudor Owen, Leo Britt

8. Jackanory (1965–1996)
Episode: The Griffin and the Minor Canon (1971)

15 min | Family, Fantasy

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Directors: Marilyn Fox, Jeremy Swan | Star: John Stride

9. Jackanory (1965–1996)
Episode: The Bee-Man of Orn (1971)

15 min | Family, Fantasy

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Director: Elizabeth Harden | Star: Freddie Jones

10. Your Favorite Story (1953–1955)
Episode: A Tale of Negative Gravity (1953)

30 min | Comedy, Drama

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A retired electrician invents a gravity defying machine which causes a sensation with his family, the press, and more problematic the United States army.

Director: Lewis Allen | Stars: Adolphe Menjou, John Alvin, John Hamilton, Lucien Littlefield