With Four Star Productions (Sorted by Popularity Ascending)
1. The Rifleman (1958–1963)
TV-PG | 30 min | Family, Western
The adventures of a Wild West rancher, wielding a customized rapid-fire Winchester rifle, and his son.
Stars: Chuck Connors, Johnny Crawford, Paul Fix, Joe Benson
Votes: 4,286
2. The Big Valley (1965–1969)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Western
The Wild West adventures of the Barkley family in California's San Joaquin Valley.
Stars: Richard Long, Peter Breck, Lee Majors, Linda Evans
Votes: 3,024
3. Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958–1961)
TV-PG | 30 min | Western
A Civil War veteran with a sawed-off rifle as a holstered weapon makes a living as a bounty hunter in the Wild West of the 1870s.
Stars: Steve McQueen, Wright King, Olan Soule, Mort Mills
Votes: 2,394
4. Burke's Law (1963–1966)
50 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
The millionaire captain of the LAPD homicide division is driven to the crime scenes in his 1962 Rolls-Royce by his loyal chauffeur.
Stars: Gene Barry, Gary Conway, Regis Toomey, Leon Lontoc
Votes: 874
5. Honey West (1965–1966)
Not Rated | 30 min | Action, Crime, Drama
After her father's death, Honey West takes over his high-tech private-detective firm, assisted by rugged Sam Bolt--and her pet ocelot Bruce.
Stars: Anne Francis, John Ericson, Bruce, Irene Hervey
Votes: 682
6. The Dick Powell Theatre (1961–1963)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
Powell served as host and, in early shows at least, occasional star in this dramatic anthology. It was his last television series and contained his last filmed acting (episode: 'The Court-Martial of Captain Wycliff').
Stars: Dick Powell, June Allyson, David Niven, Oscar Beregi Jr.
Votes: 183
7. Johnny Ringo (1959–1960)
30 min | Western
Ex-gunfighter Johnny Ringo is now the sheriff of a small Western town, and attempts to keep the peace with the aid of his deputy, Cully, and his girl, Laura Thomas.
Stars: Don Durant, Mark Goddard, Karen Sharpe, Terence de Marney
Votes: 140
8. Four Star Playhouse (1952–1956)
30 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
This show featured four rotating stars, Charles Boyer, David Niven, Ida Lupino, and Dick Powell in individual episodes consisting of everything from comedy to drama.
Stars: David Niven, Dick Powell, Charles Boyer, Ida Lupino
Votes: 197
9. Richard Diamond, Private Detective (1957–1960)
30 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Richard Diamond is a suave private investigator who at first walks the mean streets of New York City, then later packs up and moves to Los Angeles, California, where he tools around in a ... See full summary »
Stars: David Janssen, Roxane Brooks, Russ Conway, Regis Toomey
Votes: 248
10. Zane Grey Theatre (1956–1961)
TV-PG | 25 min | Western
An anthology based (earlier more so than later) on the novels and stories of Zane Grey. Dick Powell was often the star, as well as the host.
Stars: Dick Powell, Walter Sande, Denver Pyle, Bill Erwin
Votes: 500
11. The Detectives (1959–1962)
60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Captain Matt Holbrook leads a squad of brave and tough detectives in a large, unnamed city. Instead of leading personal lives, they spend all of their time tracking murderers, thieves, ... See full summary »
Stars: Robert Taylor, Tige Andrews, Russell Thorson, Mark Goddard
Votes: 205
12. Stagecoach West (1960–1961)
60 min | Western
Luke Perry and Simon Kane, accompanied by Simon's young son David, run a stagecoach line in the Old West, where they come across a wide variety of ladies in distress, killers, and robbers.
Stars: Wayne Rogers, Richard Eyer, Robert Bray, James Burke
Votes: 144
13. Trackdown (1957–1959)
30 min | Western
Texas Ranger Hoby Gilman travels the Old West tracking down assorted killers, bank robbers, horse thieves, and other evil-doers.
Stars: Robert Culp, Norman Leavitt, Ellen Corby, Peter Leeds
Votes: 301
14. The Westerner (1960– )
30 min | Western
Laconic cowboy Dave Blasingame wanders the Wild West with his faithful dog Brown and the occasional companionship of pal Burgundy Smith.
Stars: Brian Keith, Hank Gobble, Jimmy Lee Cook, Michael T. Mikler
Votes: 228
15. The Rogues (1964–1965)
50 min | Adventure, Comedy, Crime
Cousins St. Clair and Fleming are con-men so successful they no longer need to con. They can be persuaded, however, to use their skills: in a just cause, where a mark deserves it very, very much.
Stars: Robert Coote, Gig Young, Charles Boyer, David Niven
Votes: 338
16. Off to See the Wizard (1967–1968)
60 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy
Family-oriented TV series, produced by MGM, in which guest hosts and animated versions of the "Wizard of Oz" characters were used as wrap-arounds to introduce various family-oriented films ... See full summary »
Stars: Daws Butler, Mel Blanc, June Foray, Vito Scotti
Votes: 65
17. Police Surgeon (1971–1975)
30 min | Drama
The cases of rugged young Dr. Locke and his crusty mentor Dr. Sellers.
Stars: Sam Groom, Larry D. Mann, Len Birman, Nerene Virgin
Votes: 84
18. The Lloyd Bridges Show (1962–1963)
30 min | Drama
Each week Adam Shepherd introduces a news event, either current or the past, discussing its relevance. Then he becomes part of the story, portraying the lead character in the reenactment.
Stars: Lloyd Bridges, J. Pat O'Malley, Morris Buchanan, George Sawaya
Votes: 60
19. Della (1965)
Approved | 65 min | Drama
A man trying to negotiate a property deal with a wealthy but reclusive widow becomes romantically involved with the woman's unhinged daughter.
Director: Robert Gist | Stars: Paul Burke, Charles Bickford, Joan Crawford, Richard Carlson
Votes: 558
20. Black Saddle (1959–1960)
30 min | Western
After his brothers are killed in a shootout, a gunfighter decides to hang up his guns and uphold the law by becoming a lawyer.
Stars: Peter Breck, Russell Johnson, Anna-Lisa, J. Pat O'Malley
Votes: 99
21. My Brother the Angel (1965–1966)
30 min | Comedy, Fantasy
Dick is a rising young business executive who life is turned upside down when his younger brother Tom reenters his life. This wouldn't be too unusual, but Tom had died two years earlier in ... See full summary »
Stars: Dick Smothers, Tom Smothers, Roland Winters, Ann Elder
Votes: 122
22. In Search of America (1971 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 90 min | Drama
A college dropout convinces his family to re-examine its goals and gets them to leave it all for a cross-country odyssey in a 1928 Greyhound bus.
Director: Paul Bogart | Stars: Carl Betz, Vera Miles, Ruth McDevitt, Jeff Bridges
Votes: 168
23. Michael Shayne (1960–1961)
60 min | Crime, Drama
Michael Shayne is a private detective who solves crimes in Miami, Florida.
Stars: Richard Denning, Herbert Rudley, Jerry Paris, Patricia Donahue
Votes: 84
24. The DuPont Show with June Allyson (1959–1961)
30 min | Drama
A drama anthology series presented by, and occasionally starring, June Allyson.
Stars: June Allyson, Don Rickles, Naomi Stevens, Dick Powell
Votes: 228
25. Mr. Adams and Eve (1957–1958)
30 min | Comedy
Famous Hollywood actors Eve Drake and Howard Adams, a married couple, are shown at home plus at work, usually to comedic effect. They wrangle with studio head J.B. Hafter and deal with their agent, the affable Steve.
Stars: Howard Duff, Ida Lupino, Alan Reed, Olive Carey
Votes: 55
26. Target: The Corruptors! (1961–1962)
60 min | Drama
Newspaper reporter Paul Marino and his undercover agent Jack Flood infiltrate the mob and report on a different type of crime every week. The results of their investigation are given to the... See full summary »
Stars: Stephen McNally, Robert Harland, Harold J. Stone, Burt Brinckerhoff
Votes: 75
27. Law of the Plainsman (1959–1960)
30 min | Western
Sam Buckhart was an Apache Indian who had saved the life of a U.S. Cavalry officer after an Indian ambush. When the officer died, he left Sam money that was used for an education at private... See full summary »
Stars: Michael Ansara, Gina Gillespie, Dayton Lummis, Nora Marlowe
Votes: 83
28. McKeever and the Colonel (1962–1963)
30 min | Comedy
A young cadet at a boys' military academy is always getting into trouble and driving his superior officer crazy.
Stars: Allyn Joslyn, Scott Lane, Jackie Coogan, Johnny Eimen
Votes: 59
29. Cavalcade of America (1952–1957)
Not Rated | 60 min | Drama
"Cavalcade of America" documented historical events using stories of individual courage, initiative and achievement, often with feel-good dramatizations of the human spirit's triumph against all odds.
Stars: James Seay, Robert Foulk, Richard Gaines, Raymond Greenleaf
Votes: 77
30. Hey, Jeannie! (1956–1957)
30 min | Comedy
Jeannie MacLennan, a cheerful and carefree Scottish woman, arrives in New York without a job or knowing anyone. Cabbie Al Murray is one of the first people she meets and he agrees to ... See full summary »
Stars: Jeannie Carson, Allen Jenkins, Jane Dulo, Jack Kirkwood
Votes: 52
31. Saints and Sinners (1962–1963)
60 min | Drama
Nick Alexander works for the New York Bulletin as an investigative reporter and is willing to go to great lengths for a story. His colleagues are supportive and take the place of any family or social life.
Stars: Nick Adams, John Larkin, Richard Erdman, Nicky Blair
Votes: 134
32. Dante (1960–1961)
30 min | Adventure, Crime, Drama
Willie Dante carries his shady history, and old-time buddies Biff and Stewart, into the operation of his legit San Francisco nightclub. Neither the cops nor the bad guys really believe he's done with the underworld however. Much humor.
Stars: Howard Duff, Alan Mowbray, Tom D'Andrea, James Nolan
Votes: 57
33. Alcoa Theatre (1957–1960)
30 min | Drama
When The Alcoa Hour dramatic anthology series moved from Sunday night to Monday, both the name and the format were changed. Instead of having a completely different cast for each episode, ... See full summary »
Stars: Jack Lemmon, David Niven, Robert Ryan, Jane Powell
Votes: 73
34. The Gertrude Berg Show (1961–1962)
30 min | Comedy
A middle-aged widow enrolls in college as a freshman when her children are grown up, and her experience of life outside academia together with her gentle humor and emotional dignity prove an invaluable asset to the students' young minds.
Stars: Gertrude Berg, Cedric Hardwicke, Mary Wickes, Skip Ward
Votes: 59
35. Ensign O'Toole (1962–1963)
30 min | Comedy
Ensign O'Toole is a lower ranking officer on the destroyer Appleby. He keeps things lively instigating pranks while avoiding any work and trying to show up his nemesis, Lt. Rex St. John. The regular seaman are his willing accomplices.
Stars: Dean Jones, Jack Albertson, Jay C. Flippen, Harvey Lembeck
Votes: 90
36. Vacation Playhouse (1963–1967)
30 min | Drama, Comedy, Crime
Summer replacement show featuring pilot programs that had not been sold.
Stars: Darryl Hickman, Dwayne Hickman, Pat Crowley, Soupy Sales
Votes: 53
37. The Tom Ewell Show (1960– )
30 min | Comedy
Tom Potter is a real estate agent who lives in a female centric household. His wife Fran, teenager Carol plus her younger sisters Debbie and Sissie keep things lively. The presence of his ... See full summary »
Stars: Tom Ewell, Marilyn Erskine, Mabel Albertson, Cynthia Chenault
Votes: 31
38. The Law and Mr. Jones (1960–1962)
30 min | Drama
Abraham Lincoln Jones is a lawyer assisted by his law clerk, young C. E. Carruthers, and his secretary Marsha Spear. His cases usually did not involve violence but rather "white collar" crime.
Stars: James Whitmore, Janet De Gore, Conlan Carter, Russ Brown
Votes: 58
39. December (2010)
Not Rated | 101 min | Drama
Two men, father and son, so much alike, so very different, rushing to fulfill their own destinies, on a collision course that will irreparably damage the foundation of a life long relationship.
Director: Gary Dresden | Stars: Jeff MacKay, Jeremy King, Jen Halbert, Tony Armer
Votes: 14
40. The David Niven Show (1959)
30 min | Drama
David Niven introduced the dramas which made up this summer anthology, but he starred in only one of them.
Stars: David Niven, Dorothy Green, Stacy Harris, Wright King
Votes: 40
41. Wichita Town (1959–1960)
30 min | Western
Wichita, Kansas, USA was a growing town after the American Civil War. Helping the town grow were Marshal Mike Dunbar and his deputies, Ben Matheson and Rico Rodriguez. Also appearing were ... See full summary »
Stars: Joel McCrea, Jody McCrea, Robert Foulk, Robert Anderson
Votes: 47
42. The Star and the Story (1955–1956)
30 min | Drama
Each show features a different star or stars in this dramatic anthology produced by the successful team by Four Star Productions, there are many young actors and actresses that went onto bigger things.
Stars: Henry Fonda, Hugh Sanders, Frank Lovejoy, Hillary Brooke
Votes: 49
43. The Hard Road (1970)
R | 85 min | Drama
The cautionary tale of 17-year-old Sherman Oaks high-schooler Pam Banner, who has a baby out of wedlock. The baby is adopted, but Pam's too embarrassed to return to school, so her dad gets ... See full summary »
Director: Gary Graver | Stars: Connie Nelson, John Alderman, Catherine Howard, Gary Kent
Votes: 151
44. Peter Loves Mary (1960–1961)
30 min | Comedy
Entertainers Peter and Mary Lindsey leave the excitement of New York City for Oakdale where Peter finds life dull. Mary, with housekeeper Wilma, involves herself with the children Leslie and Steve leading to misadventures.
Stars: Peter Lind Hayes, Mary Healy, Bea Benaderet, Merry Martin
Votes: 26
45. Thrillseekers (1973–1974)
30 min | Reality-TV
Everyweek a person or persons are featured who do dangerous stunts. Thus the title, "Thrill Seekers".
Stars: Chuck Connors, Greg MacGillivray, Bob Bondurant, Jim Freeman
Votes: 23
46. Monty Nash (1971)
30 min | Crime, Mystery
Monty Nash is a government agent who often goes undercover to better aprehend everyone from smugglers to counterfeiters.
Stars: Harry Guardino, Patricia Barry, Carmen Argenziano, Edward Bach
Votes: 24
47. Ghostbreakers (1967 TV Movie)
60 min | Adventure
A professor and his beautiful assistant investigate a murder which occurs in a supposedly haunted office building.
Director: Don Medford | Stars: Kerwin Mathews, Diana Van der Vlis, Norman Fell, Larry Blyden
Votes: 17
48. Mouse (1997 Video)
38 min | Documentary, Short
Skate video with music and some short parody clips with skateboarding (including a Charlie Chaplin take-off).
Directors: Rick Howard, Spike Jonze | Stars: Chico Brenes, Mike Carroll, Daniel Castillo, Paulo Diaz
Votes: 176
49. Shenanigans (1964–1965)
30 min | Family, Game-Show
This was a game show for children. The children had to answer questions or perform stunts as they made their way through the game.
Stars: Stubby Kaye, Kenny Williams, MIlton Bradley
Votes: 54
50. Okay Bill (1971)
R | 91 min | Comedy
The story of Bill, a young, successful stockbroker who zips off to Greenwich Village on his motorcycle when no one's looking to venture into the hippy counterculture world.
Director: John G. Avildsen | Stars: Bob Brady, Gordon Felio, Roz Kelly, Nancy Salmon
Votes: 28