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51. Stubby Pringle's Christmas (1978 TV Movie)
55 min | Drama, Family
It's now Christmas Eve and Stubby Pringle is on his way to an annual dance that he went to the previous year and fell in love with a girl, who he forgot to ask the name of. He has bought ... See full summary »
Director: Burt Brinckerhoff | Stars: Beau Bridges, Julie Harris, Edward Binns, Kim Hunter
Votes: 123
52. The Magic of David Copperfield II (1979 TV Special)
50 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
This is the second CBS Copperfield TV special, introduced by the host Bill Bixby, but is still titled "THE MAGIC OF DAVID COPPERFIELD", without the number "II" with which is better known. ... See full summary »
Director: Stan Harris | Stars: David Copperfield, Loni Anderson, Valerie Bertinelli, Robert Stack
Votes: 81
53. Collected Stories (2002 TV Movie)
Drama
Director: Gilbert Cates | Stars: Linda Lavin, Samantha Mathis
Votes: 55
54. $pent (1999)
91 min | Drama
An out-of-work actor uses his skills to con everyone he knows into lending or giving him money to pay off his debts.
Director: Gil Cates Jr. | Stars: Jason London, Charlie Spradling, Phill Lewis, Erin Beaux
Votes: 167 | Gross: $0.01M
55. Shootout (2003–2008)
Not Rated | 30 min | Talk-Show
Big time producer Peter Guber and Variety's Peter Bart sit down with the biggest names in the business.
Stars: Peter Guber, Jeff Brenner, Clint Eastwood, Charlize Theron
Votes: 202
56. The Paul Ryan Show (1977–1992)
Talk-Show
The Paul Ryan Show footage collection consists of nearly 700 half-hour long, in-depth, one-on-one interviews with many of the biggest names in television.
Stars: Paul Ryan, Lainie Kazan, Gilbert Cates, John Ritter
Votes: 12
57. Fame (1978 TV Movie)
53 min | Comedy, Drama
A waiter becomes a sudden overnight success as a playwright, and then begins negotiations with an Italian movie director to turn his play into a film. The results are unexpected.
Director: Marc Daniels | Stars: Richard Benjamin, José Ferrer, Raf Vallone, Robert Alda
Votes: 33
58. Rings Around the World (1966)
79 min | Documentary
While writing a book on the circus, author John Shawcross reflects upon the great acts he has seen over the years and the mystique of circus people. He recalls the solo trapeze act of La ... See full summary »
Director: Gilbert Cates | Stars: Don Ameche, Rudy Cárdenas, Sonny Frankello, Armando Gaona
Votes: 14
59. Johnny, We Hardly Knew Ye (1977 TV Movie)
100 min | Biography, Drama
Based on the best-selling book, this movie focuses on John F. Kennedy's first run for a congressional seat in 1946.
Director: Gilbert Cates | Stars: Tom Berenger, Joseph Bova, Kevin Conway, Paddy Croft
Votes: 33
60. The Magic of David Copperfield (1978 TV Special)
50 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
This is the first official Copperfield TV special, introduced by the host Orson Welles and broadcasted on CBS like all the following ones, while the previous year he has been the star and ... See full summary »
Director: Bob Henry | Stars: David Copperfield, Carl Ballantine, Valerie Bertinelli, Sherman Hemsley
Votes: 97
61. The One (2007)
15 min | Short, Drama
Natasha Brooks believed she could have it all: a successful career, a loving husband and a child. Time slips by. Natasha realizes she only achieved one of the three: a career. Seeking the ... See full summary »
Director: Deborah Read | Stars: Reda Alili, Dailia Cardenas, Chris Cleveland, Jennifer Costa
Votes: 13
62. 50 Years of Country Music (1978 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 140 min | Musical
A three-hour program chronicling the history of country music up to 1978, hosted by Dolly Parton, Glen Campbell, and Roy Clark and featuring performances by many iconic and contemporary ... See full summary »
Director: Walter C. Miller | Stars: Roy Acuff, Chet Atkins, Gene Autry, Bob Wills' Original Texas Playboys
63. Circus, Lions, Tigers and Melissas Too (1977 TV Movie)
PG | 80 min | Family
The program features performances by circus acts from around the world.
Director: Gilbert Cates | Stars: Melissa Sue Anderson, Melissa Gilbert
64. The Interviews: An Oral History of Television (1997–2021)
Biography, History
After two decades and 874 in-depth oral history interviews, The Archive of American Television will be the foundation of The Interviews: An Oral History of Television. The Interviews houses... See full summary »
Stars: Karen Herman, Adrienne Faillace, Stephen J. Abramson, Jenni Matz
Votes: 26
65. The Gift of the Magi (1978 TV Movie)
Musical
A young Irish-American and his Italian-American bride face poverty and their first Christmas together, in New York City.
Director: Marc Daniels | Stars: Debby Boone, John Rubinstein, Peter Graves, Jim Backus
Votes: 19
66. To Life! America Celebrates Israel's 50th (1998 TV Special)
Directors: Jeff Margolis, Benny Carmeli, James Moll | Stars: Mili Avital, Kathy Bates, Sid Caesar, Natalie Cole
Votes: 42
67. Camouflage (1961– )
30 min | Game-Show
A game where two contestants vie for the chance at guessing a certain object well hidden inside a larger white on black negative line drawing. True or false questions are first asked in ... See full summary »
Stars: Johnny Gilbert, Don Morrow, Chet Gould
Votes: 27
68. The Award Show Awards Show (2003 TV Special)
90 min | Documentary
A 90 minute documentary takes a sardonic, probing look at awards shows and what they mean to pop culture.
Director: David Story | Stars: Alan Alda, Kirstie Alley, Erykah Badu, Jed Bernstein
Votes: 101
70. Reach for the Stars (1967– )
TV-G | 25 min | Game-Show
Stars: Bill Mazer, Sandra Douglas, Chet Gould, Gisele MacKenzie
71. Skinflint: A Country Christmas Carol (1979 TV Movie)
120 min | Family, Musical
On Christmas Eve, an old miser named Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the spirit of his former partner, Jacob Marley. The deceased partner was in his lifetime as mean and miserly as Scrooge ... See full summary »
Director: Marc Daniels | Stars: Hoyt Axton, Lynn Anderson, Larry Gatlin, Julie Gregg
Votes: 54
72. An American Celebration at Ford's Theater (1999 TV Special)
Music
Actors and musicians gather at the nation's capital for the annual salute to the greatness that is American music.
Director: Paul Miller | Stars: Debbie Allen, Adam Arkin, Kathleen Battle, Beau Bridges
73. Oscar's Red Carpet 2008 with Regis Philbin (2008 TV Special)
30 min
Regis Philbin hosts the final half hour before the 80th Academy Awards.
Director: Roger Goodman | Stars: Regis Philbin, Shaun Robinson, Samantha Harris, Amy Adams
Votes: 55
74. Darkness at High Noon: The Carl Foreman Documents (2002)
120 min | Documentary, Drama
Director: Lionel Chetwynd | Stars: Richard Crenna, Camilla Baker, Charles Braverman, Gilbert Cates
Votes: 67
75. Inside the Golden Statue (1998)
55 min | Documentary
There is drastically more than meets the eye to curating a successful awards ceremony. The Academy Awards, widely known as one of the most sophisticated and historic of these institutions, is no exception.
Directors: Ori Inbar, Doron Tsabari | Stars: Reuven Miller, Brenda Blethyn, Nicolas Cage, Jim Carrey
Votes: 29
76. Oscar Countdown 2005 (2005 TV Special)
Musical
Director: Roger Goodman | Stars: Billy Bush, Chris Connelly
77. World's Fair Spectacular (1965 TV Special)
60 min | Music
Gordon and Sheila MacRae host a tour of the 1965 World's Fair held in New York City. The hosts, along with Al Hirt and the New Christy Minstrels, provide the music while stunt drivers, ... See full summary »
Director: Gilbert Cates | Stars: Al Hirt, Marty Krofft, Sid Krofft, Gordon MacRae
78. 50 Years of Action! (1986)
60 min | Documentary
Director: Douglass M. Stewart Jr. | Stars: Richard Crenna, Morris R. Abrams, Stanley Ackerman, Woody Allen
79. Oscar Countdown 2006 (2006 TV Special)
Musical
Director: Roger Goodman | Stars: Billy Bush, Jann Carl, Chris Connelly, Cynthia Garrett
80. Picture This (1963– )
30 min | Game-Show
Stars: Jerry Van Dyke, Lee Vines, Gretchen Wyler, Nanette Fabray
81. Great Circus Spectaculars: Circus of the Lions (1976 TV Special)
60 min | Reality-TV
Director: Gilbert Cates | Stars: Dick Chipperfield, Jacko Fossett, Jack Klugman
82. An American Celebration at Ford's Theater (2006 TV Special)
Music
Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Chris Botti, Steve Bridges, George W. Bush, Laura Bush
83. A Holiday Celebration at Ford's Theatre (2007 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Comedy, music and dancing highlight this seasonal gala at the Washington, D.C., theater. Performers include singer Olivia Newton-John, comic-actor Christopher Titus, gospel singer Yolanda ... See full summary »
Director: Paul Miller | Stars: Yolanda Adams, George W. Bush, Laura Bush, Wynonna Judd
84. The Aqua Varities (1965 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Shirley and Gordon MacRae headline a winter special of comedy and songs from sunny Mismi Beach, Florida.
Director: Gilbert Cates | Stars: The Chad Mitchell Trio, Barney Cipriani, Raul Garcia, Henry LaMothe
85. Going Through Splat: The Life and Work of Stewart Stern (2005)
Documentary
A documentary on Hollywood screenwriter Stewart Stern, who walked away from the industry in his prime.
Director: Jon Steven Ward | Stars: Gilbert Cates, Sally Field, Dennis Hopper, Delbert Mann
Votes: 31
86. The 10th Anniversary Johnny Cash Christmas Special (1985 TV Special)
Music
Country music singer Johnny Cash celebrates ten years of Christmas specials and thirty years as an entertainer in this holiday musical special.
Director: Gilbert Cates | Stars: June Carter Cash, Anita Carter, Helen Carter, Cindy Cash
Votes: 9
87. Off Campus (1977 TV Movie)
Comedy
Director: Burt Brinckerhoff | Stars: Joseph Bova, Marilu Henner, Alexa Kenin, Josh Mostel
88.
Faerie Tale Theatre (1982–1987)
Episode:
Goldilocks and the 3 Bears
(1984)
Unrated | 48 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
A spirited young girl disobeys her parents and runs off to the woods for the afternoon. She visits a seemingly empty house, eats from three bowls of porridge, sits in three chairs, breaking... See full summary »
Director: Gilbert Cates | Stars: Tatum O'Neal, Hoyt Axton, Alex Karras, Brandis Kemp
Votes: 167
89.
Faerie Tale Theatre (1982–1987)
Episode:
Rapunzel
(1983)
51 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
A sinister witch steals the newborn baby of a simple candlemaker and his wife. Determined to keep her for herself, she locks her up in a tower all alone. Wonders and dangers occur when she meets a handsome prince.
Director: Gilbert Cates | Stars: Jeff Bridges, Shelley Duvall, Gena Rowlands, Roddy McDowall
Votes: 259
90.
Intimate Portrait (1990–2005)
Episode:
Pam Dawber
(2002)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography
Directors: Mimi Freedman, Mark Israel | Stars: Beau Bridges, Gilbert Cates, Pam Dawber, Mark Harmon
Votes: 102
91.
The Twilight Zone (1985–1989)
Episode:
Teacher's Aide/Paladin of the Lost Hour
(1985)
TV-PG | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
"Teacher's Aide": A teacher at a tough inner-city school is possessed by a malevolent spirit. "Paladin of the Lost Hour": An old man with a special watch bonds with a tormented veteran.
Directors: Gilbert Cates, Bill Norton, Robert Downey Sr. | Stars: Adrienne Barbeau, Adam Postil, Miguel A. Núñez Jr., Josh Richman
Votes: 498
92.
Shootout (2003–2008)
Episode:
Virginia Madsen, Dennis Hopper, Gil Cates
(2007)
Not Rated | Talk-Show
Director: Stephanie Medina | Stars: Gilbert Cates, Dennis Hopper, Virginia Madsen
93.
The Big Event (1976–1981)
Episode:
Nashville Remembers Elvis on His Birthday
(1978)
Director: Ivan Cury | Stars: Jack Albertson, Bill Bixby, Chubby Checker, Jimmy Dean
94.
Camouflage (1961– )
Episode:
Premiere
(1961)
Game-Show
Director: Gilbert Cates | Stars: Johnny Gilbert, Don Morrow
95.
Camouflage (1961– )
Episode:
Episode #2.1
(1962)
Game-Show
Director: Gilbert Cates | Stars: Johnny Gilbert, Chet Gould
96.
Camouflage (1961– )
Episode:
Episode dated 27 April 1962
(1962)
Game-Show
Director: Gilbert Cates | Stars: Johnny Gilbert, Don Morrow
97.
Camouflage (1961– )
Episode:
Final Show
(1962)
Game-Show
Director: Gilbert Cates | Stars: Johnny Gilbert, Don Morrow
98.
Entertainment Tonight (1981– )
Episode:
Episode dated 17 January 2008
(2008)
News, Talk-Show
Director: Dennis Coleman | Stars: J.J. Abrams, Clay Aiken, Thea Andrews, Daniel Baldwin
Votes: 17
99.
Entertainment Tonight (1981– )
Episode:
Episode dated 6 February 2008
(2008)
News, Talk-Show
Director: Dennis Coleman | Stars: Larry Birkhead, Delta Burke, Jann Carl, Gilbert Cates
100.
Entertainment Tonight (1981– )
Episode:
Episode dated 13 February 2008
(2008)
News, Talk-Show
Director: Dennis Coleman | Stars: Christina Aguilera, Thea Andrews, Stephen Baldwin, Jann Carl