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1. The Water Babies (1978)
94 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
This children's fantasy tells the story of a 12-year-old boy who discovers a complex underwater world where young children are held prisoner by an evil shark and an eel.
Directors: Lionel Jeffries, Miroslaw Kijowicz | Stars: James Mason, Bernard Cribbins, Billie Whitelaw, Joan Greenwood
Votes: 1,483
2. Alex and the Wonderful Doo-Wah Lamp (1978)
23 min | Family, Short, Comedy
A young boy who continually questions his own worth, polishes a magic lamp and conjures up three genies who promise to grant his every wish. After experimenting with numerous ... See full summary »
Director: Nick De Noia | Stars: Alex Paez, Jesse M. Cohen, Robin G. Cooley, Kathy Ingraham
Votes: 11
3.
ABC Weekend Specials (1977–1995)
Episode:
The Ransom of Red Chief
(1977)
TV-Y | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
O. Henry comedy where two kidnappers who are not the sharpest knives in the drawer kidnap the small son of a wealthy man.
Director: Jeffrey Hayden | Stars: Strother Martin, Jack Elam, William Mims, Pat Petersen
Votes: 48
4.
NBC Children's Theatre (1963–1973)
Episode:
Circus Town
(1971)
Family
Director: David A. Tapper | Stars: The Community Circus Peru Indiana, Vince Dillman
5. Mandy's Grandmother (1979)
30 min | Short, Drama, Family
A young tomboy and her prim grandmother quickly forget the disappointment of their first meeting and become friends.
Director: Andrew Sugerman | Stars: Maureen O'Sullivan, Amy Levitan, Kathryn Walker, Philip Carlson
Votes: 29
6.
ABC Afterschool Specials (1972–1997)
Episode:
Mighty Moose and the Quarterback Kid
(1976)
48 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Football coach tries to mediate a conflict between the star Quarterback and his father.
Director: Tony Franke | Stars: Brandon Cruz, Dave Madden, Joseph Mascolo, Alex Karras
Votes: 22
7. The Mystery of the Million Dollar Hockey Puck (1975)
83 min | Adventure
A young orphan overhears a plot by thieves to smuggle diamonds out of Canada in the equipment of his favorite hockey team, the Montreal Canadiens. The thieves learn of his knowledge and come after him.
Directors: Jean LaFleur, Peter Svatek | Stars: Michael Macdonald, Angele Knight, Jean-Louis Millette, Kurt Schiegl
Votes: 61
8. Miss Nelson Is Missing! (1979)
14 min | Animation, Short
Upon the arrival of the worst teacher imaginable, a group of students try to find their original teacher Miss Nelson, gaining a new appreciation for her in the process.
Director: Frank Gladstone | Stars: Rodney Akins, Martin Aslin, Chris Chong, Denise Lewin
Votes: 11
9. Louis James Hates School (1980)
10 min | Animation, Short
Director: Paul Fierlinger | Star: Jim Thurman
10. Mystery at Castle House (1982)
80 min | Adventure, Crime, Family
A trio of kids have many exciting adventures while exploring a spooky mansion in the hope of finding their missing friends.
Director: Peter Maxwell | Stars: Simone Buchanan, Jeremy Shadlow, Scott Nicholas, Aileen Britton
Votes: 70
11. Marco Polo Jr. (1972)
G | 80 min | Animation, Family
Marco Polo Jr., the descendant of the legendary explorer, goes on a daring journey in search of his own destiny.
Director: Eric Porter | Stars: Bobby Rydell, Arnold Stang, Corie Sims, Kevin Golsby
Votes: 95
12. The Great Toy Robbery (1963)
G | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
This short animation film stars the world's most-wanted good guy: Santa Claus. In this spoof of the Wild West, good triumphs over evil, but not before the evil robbers and their innocent victims have romped through some odd situations.
Director: Jeff Hale | Star: Richard Gilbert
Votes: 93
13. His Majesty, the Scarecrow of Oz (1914)
59 min | Family, Fantasy, Adventure
The wicked king wants his daughter, Princess Gloria, to marry a horrid courtier though she loves the gardener's boy Pon. After encountering Dorothy, Pon and her team up to defeat the evil witch Mombi and to rescue the princess.
Director: J. Farrell MacDonald | Stars: Violet MacMillan, Frank Moore, Pierre Couderc, Fred Woodward
Votes: 522
14. World According to Nicholas (1979– )
30 min
Stars: Don Francks, Danny Higham, Kate Parr, Ann Stirling
15. The Big Blue Marble (1974–1983)
Family
The lives, homes and cultures of children around the world are explored.
Stars: Daphne Youree, Tisha Campbell, Olivia Barash, Yvan Janssen
Votes: 101
16.
NBC Special Treat (1975–1986)
Episode:
Big Henry and the Polka Dot Kid
(1976)
60 min | Family, Sci-Fi
Young orphan tries to save the life of a blind old dog.
Director: Richard Marquand | Stars: Ned Beatty, Estelle Parsons, Chris Barnes, Robert Gerringer
Votes: 11
17. Avengers of the Reef (1973)
84 min | Family, Adventure
Director: Chris McCullough | Stars: Simon Drake, Biu Rarawa, Tim Elliott, Noel Ferrier
Votes: 12
18. Just Another Stupid Kid (1984 TV Movie)
24 min | Drama, Family
Danny is failing in school and is moved to a remedial class. His mother is supportive but his father thinks he needs punishment. Eventually Danny is diagnosed as being dyslectic, but his father needs convincing there is a problem.
Director: Sam Ellis | Stars: Jonathan Ward, Christine Parks, Bob Elkins, Rico Simmons
Votes: 10
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