Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows With John Connell

1. Dark Shadows (1966–1971)

TV-PG | 30 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

The rich Collins family of Collinsport, Maine is tormented by strange occurrences.

Stars: Jonathan Frid, Grayson Hall, Alexandra Isles, Nancy Barrett

Votes: 5,433

2. Three Days of the Condor (1975)

R | 117 min | Crime, Mystery, Thriller

A bookish CIA researcher in Manhattan finds all his co-workers dead, and must outwit those responsible until he figures out who he can really trust.

Director: Sydney Pollack | Stars: Robert Redford, Faye Dunaway, Cliff Robertson, Max von Sydow

Votes: 62,621 | Gross: $41.51M

3. Family Business (1989)

R | 110 min | Crime, Drama

An ex professor offers Adam $1,000,000 to "get" some plasma from a high tech company's lab. Adam asks his criminal grandpa for help. Can they convince Adam's now honest dad to join?

Director: Sidney Lumet | Stars: Sean Connery, Dustin Hoffman, Matthew Broderick, Rosanna DeSoto

Votes: 13,796 | Gross: $12.20M

4. Fail Safe (1964)

Approved | 112 min | Drama, Thriller

A technical malfunction sends American planes to Moscow to deliver a nuclear attack. Can all-out war be averted?

Director: Sidney Lumet | Stars: Henry Fonda, Walter Matthau, Fritz Weaver, Dan O'Herlihy

Votes: 24,420

5. Studio One (1948–1958)

60 min | Drama

A pinnacle of the Golden Age of Television, "Studio One" presented a wide range of memorable dramas and received eighteen Emmy nominations and five wins during its prestigious nine-year run on CBS.

Stars: Betty Furness, Paul Branson, Charlton Heston, Mary Sinclair

Votes: 329

6. The Secret Storm (1954–1974)

30 min | Drama, Romance

Tells the story of the long-suffering Ames family and their seemingly endless domestic tragedies.

Stars: Jada Rowland, Peter Hobbs, Lori March, Bibi Besch

Votes: 272

7. Decoy (1957–1958)

30 min | Crime, Drama

New York City policewoman Casey Jones' assignment to fight crime often entails her going undercover in some of the seediest and most dangerous parts of the city.

Stars: Beverly Garland, Frank Campanella, Joseph Sullivan, Ed Holmes

Votes: 329

8. Captain Video and His Video Rangers (1949–1955)

TV-Y7 | 30 min | Action, Sci-Fi, Adventure

"Guardian of the Safety of the World", private citizen-scientist Captain Video, assisted by his teenage helper The Ranger and an army of Video Rangers, preserves the peace in the far-off ... See full summary »

Stars: Don Hastings, Al Hodge, Hal Conklin, Ben Lackland

Votes: 135

9. Kraft Theatre (1947–1958)

60 min | Drama

A well-received anthology series presenting live television dramas.

Stars: Ed Herlihy, Vaughn Taylor, Valerie Cossart, Dan Morgan

Votes: 222

10. Mister Peepers (1952–1955)

30 min | Comedy

Mr. Peepers is a shy science teacher at Jefferson Junior High. He is always faced with problems but is never outwitted.

Stars: Wally Cox, Patricia Benoit, Tony Randall, Marion Lorne

Votes: 165

11. East Side/West Side (1963–1964)

60 min | Drama

In this weekly drama show, George C. Scott plays a dedicated social worker trying to solve the problems of his clients in the fascinating mix of cultures that makes up New York City.

Stars: George C. Scott, Elizabeth Wilson, Cicely Tyson, Linden Chiles

Votes: 207

12. The Philco Television Playhouse (1948–1956)

60 min | Drama

This live dramatic series featured original stories and adaptations of novels, plays, etc., during its eight-year run. During the first year, the show was sponsored by the Actor's Equity ... See full summary »

Stars: Bert Lytell, Jay Jackson, Bob Stanton, E.G. Marshall

Votes: 137

13. Robert Montgomery Presents (1950–1957)

60 min | Drama

Actor, Producer, and Director Robert Montgomery introduced each telecast, sometimes interviewing one of the stars, and sometimes appearing in the play.

Stars: Robert Montgomery, John Newland, Vaughn Taylor, Elizabeth Montgomery

Votes: 136

14. Goodyear Playhouse (1951–1957)

60 min | Drama

The show featured original plays plus plays adapted from works.

Stars: Walter Matthau, David White, Constance Ford, Kim Stanley

Votes: 113

15. The Big Story (1949–1959)

30 min | Drama

Based on a popular radio series, each show tells a different reporter's Big Story, a true story selected from newspapers across the United States. Comments from the actual reporter open and... See full summary »

Stars: Robert Sloane, Ernest Chappell, Ben Grauer, Burgess Meredith

Votes: 59

16. The DuPont Show of the Week (1961–1964)

60 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical

An anthology weekly drama series.

Stars: Walter Matthau, Frank McGee, Art Carney, Gene Wilder

Votes: 185

17. Danger (1950–1955)

30 min | Drama

Live psychological and murder mystery dramas, and one of the first U.S. television dramas to make effective use of background music.

Stars: Dick Stark, Edward Binns, Richard Kiley, Joseph Anthony

Votes: 102

18. The Man Behind the Badge (1953–1955)

30 min | Crime, Drama

Stories taken from the files of various law-enforcement agencies, including city, county and state police, park rangers, military police, etc.

Stars: Norman Rose, Charles Bickford, Joel Aldred, Paul Brinegar

Votes: 69

19. The Alcoa Hour (1955–1957)

60 min | Drama

This live series featured adaptations of other works (novels, plays, et cetera) plus original works for the show. It was primarily dramas, but a few musicals also were presented. The show ... See full summary »

Stars: Luis Van Rooten, Robert Emhardt, Loïs Bolton, Robert Dryden

Votes: 98

20. Ride with Terror (1963 TV Movie)

60 min | Drama

Two young hoodlums terrorize the passengers of a late night New York City subway train.

Director: Ron Winston | Stars: Frieda Altman, John Connell, Kathy Dunn, Vincent Gardenia

Votes: 19

21. The Web (1950–1954)

30 min | Drama

Live dramas based on stories by members of the Mystery Writers of America

Stars: John Shellie, Tom Gorman, E.G. Marshall, Audra Lindley

Votes: 57

22. Young Dr. Malone (1958–1963)

30 min | Drama

Set in fictional Denison, Maryland, this daytime serial focused the on the father-and-son team of doctors Jerry and David Malone, who practiced at Valley Hospital. "Young Dr. Malone" was ... See full summary »

Stars: William Prince, John Connell, Augusta Dabney, Michael Ingram

Votes: 26

23. Star Tonight (1955–1956)

30 min | Drama

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Stars: Dennis Patrick, Doreen Lang, Nancy Coleman, Kathleen Comegys

Votes: 34

24. The Solarnauts (1967)

25 min | Short, Sci-Fi

A special force known as the Solarnauts is dedicated to keeping the solar system safe from alien threats.

Director: John Llewellyn Moxey | Stars: David Garfield, Derek Fowlds, John Ringham, Alex Scott

Votes: 91

25. Robert Montgomery Presents (1950–1957)
Episode: Harvest (1953)

53 min | Drama

A young man in love with a sophisticated woman from the city is torn between his desires and those of his family. His parents wish him and his brother to stay and work on their small ... See full summary »

Director: James Sheldon | Stars: Robert Montgomery, Dorothy Gish, Ed Begley, Vaughn Taylor

Votes: 104

26. The Alcoa Hour (1955–1957)
Episode: Kiss and Tell (1956)

Drama

The antics of 15-year-old Corliss Archer in keeping her brother's marriage a secret cause a series of hilarious events.

Director: Herbert Hirschman | Stars: Warren Berlinger, Loïs Bolton, Stephen Chase, John Connell

27. Danger (1950–1955)
Episode: Jam Session (1953)

Drama

The story of a swing band and its efforts to protect one of its members from a jealous gangster.

Stars: Frank Albertson, John Connell, Constance Ford

28. Danger (1950–1955)
Episode: Knife in the Dark (1954)

26 min | Drama

Prison inmate, Jeff had his best friend murdered by the sadistic Willie. To save himself, Jeff tells the warden he didn't do it.

Director: John Frankenheimer | Stars: Paul Newman, James Gregory, William Harrigan, Walter Burke

Votes: 17

29. Decoy (1957–1958)
Episode: Scape Goat (1957)

26 min | Crime, Drama

While delivering a woman to jail, Casey gives her an opportunity to get away when she makes the mistake of sympathizing with the her. Now Casey must fix her mistake by recapturing the culprit and bringing her in for good.

Director: Teddy Sills | Stars: Beverly Garland, Lenka Peterson, John Connell, Dorothy Sands

Votes: 37

30. The DuPont Show of the Week (1961–1964)
Episode: Ride with Terror (1963)

60 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical

Young hoodlums, Connors and Ferrone, take the Lexington Ave. IRT to Times Square, terrorizing everyone aboard. No one resists, until Teflinger, a soldier on leave and with his arm in a cast, finally steps up to fight.

Director: Ron Winston | Stars: Frieda Altman, John Connell, Kathy Dunn, Vincent Gardenia

31. East Side/West Side (1963–1964)
Episode: The Passion of the Nickel Player (1964)

60 min | Drama

Neil comes into conflict with a numbers runner who preys on his neighborhoods poor gamblers.

Director: Charles S. Dubin | Stars: George C. Scott, Elizabeth Wilson, Cicely Tyson, Linden Chiles

Votes: 12

32. Goodyear Playhouse (1951–1957)
Episode: Ernie Barger Is 50 (1953)

Drama

Ernie Barger has a startling revelation when he turns 50. The discovery that he is no longer needed by anyone sends him over the edge.

Director: Delbert Mann | Stars: Ed Begley, Carmen Mathews, Howard St. John, John Connell

33. Goodyear Playhouse (1951–1957)
Episode: The Sentry (1956)

Drama

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Director: Sidney Lumet | Stars: John Connell, Andrew Duggan, Roy Fant, George Grizzard

34. Kraft Theatre (1947–1958)
Episode: My Brother's Keeper (1953)

60 min | Drama

After piloting planes during World War II, a Marine is recalled to serve in Korea. A number of the veterans begin to rebel against the marine squadron commander who's taking too long to ... See full summary »

Director: Maury Holland | Stars: John Connell, James Gregory, George Roy Hill, Rod Steiger

35. The Man Behind the Badge (1953–1955)
Episode: The Case of the Cop Hater (1954)

Crime, Drama

Jack Donahoe, head of the Robbery Detail of the Los Angeles Force, attempts to track down a teenage gang that robs slum apartments and mansions. The gang's leader is a vicious cop hater.

Stars: Edwin Bruce, John Connell, Frank Dana, Bruce Gordon

36. Robert Montgomery Presents (1950–1957)
Episode: Big Boy (1954)

Drama

The conflict between generations is played out between an old railroad man and his son over steam powered trains versus the new diesel engine.

Director: Norman Felton | Stars: Robert Montgomery, Ed Begley, Jim Boles, John Connell

37. Star Tonight (1955–1956)
Episode: You Need Me (1955)

Drama

A young man becomes so obsessed with a girl that she is frightened for her life.

Directors: Alan Anderson, Ruth Kyle, Joel O'Brien | Stars: John Connell, Jacqueline Holt, Kevin McCarthy, Joanna Roos

38. Studio One (1948–1958)
Episode: The Deaf Heart (1957)

60 min | Drama

A girl has lost her hearing as a result of an emotional disturbance. Her subconscious is probed by a team of psychologists who decide to try a daring experiment.

Director: Sidney Lumet | Stars: Clarice Blackburn, Louise Buckley, John Connell, Betty Furness

39. Studio One (1948–1958)
Episode: The Hospital (1952)

60 min | Drama

A hospital kitchen employee gets drunk and shuts off the main power, throwing the hospital into darkness and total chaos and disarray.

Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: Victor Jory, Leslie Nielsen, George Mathews, Nancy Marchand

Votes: 15

40. Studio One (1948–1958)
Episode: The Unmentionable Blues (1957)

60 min | Drama

A businessman feels life is all too soon passing him by. He seeks companionship from a young girl.

Stars: Ruth Amos, John Connell, Betty Furness, Sarah Marshall

41. The Web (1950–1954)
Episode: The Terrible Truth (1952)

Drama

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Director: Lela Swift | Stars: John Connell, Jerry Crews, Pat Crowley, Gene De Santos

42. The Big Story (1949–1959)
Episode: William Kennedy: Registrar Pajaronian (1956)

30 min | Drama

The story of William Kennedy from the Watsonville, California Registrar Pajaronian who uncovered corruption in high office in Santa Cruz County. The district attorney and the vice ... See full summary »

Director: Leonard Valenta | Stars: Val Avery, Donald Briggs, Ernest Chappell, John Connell

43. Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
Episode: Episode #1.143 (1967)

TV-G | 22 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Sam is disturbed to hear of David's nightmare about the painting and begins to make a new one.

Director: John Sedwick | Stars: Joan Bennett, David Ford, John Connell, David Henesy

Votes: 61

44. Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
Episode: Episode #1.144 (1967)

TV-G | 21 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

In the Collins family history book, Victoria finds a picture of Josette wearing a familiar locket.

Director: John Sedwick | Stars: Joan Bennett, Diana Millay, Conard Fowkes, John Connell

Votes: 65

45. Mister Peepers (1952–1955)
Episode: Sis Peepers Visits (1952)

30 min | Comedy

Robinson is excited that his sister Agnes Peepers is visiting but after introducing her around men are intimated by her superior intellect. Robbie tries to help out Sis but she hits it off with TV repairman Howard by being herself.

Director: Hal Keith | Stars: Wally Cox, Marion Lorne, Patricia Benoit, Tony Randall

Votes: 10

46. Young Dr. Malone (1958–1963)
Episode: Episode #1.2 (1958)

Drama

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Directors: Walter Gorman, James Young | Stars: John Connell, William Prince, Patricia Bosworth, Virginia Dwyer

47. Young Dr. Malone (1958–1963)
Episode: Episode #1.3 (1958)

Drama

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Directors: Walter Gorman, James Young | Stars: John Connell, William Prince, Patricia Bosworth, Virginia Dwyer

48. Young Dr. Malone (1958–1963)
Episode: Episode #1.4 (1959)

Drama

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Directors: Walter Gorman, James Young | Stars: John Connell, William Prince, Patricia Bosworth, Virginia Dwyer

49. Young Dr. Malone (1958–1963)
Episode: Episode #1.5 (1959)

Drama

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Directors: Walter Gorman, James Young | Stars: John Connell, William Prince, Patricia Bosworth, Virginia Dwyer

50. Captain Video and His Video Rangers (1949–1955)
Episode: Captain Video Prepares to Visit Regus (1949)

TV-Y7 | Action, Sci-Fi, Adventure

With help from Captain Video, the Planet Metaspheros is victorious over Terson. Captain Video presides over a victory meeting and, successfully, urges moderate terms for Terson. He also ... See full summary »

Director: Charles Polachek | Stars: Richard Coogan, Don Hastings, Hal Conklin, Fred Scott

Votes: 9