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51.
That Girl (1966–1971)
Episode:
Break a Leg
(1966)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Ann's friend, Sandy, lands a role in a Broadway show, and asks Ann to be her understudy. While Sandy is staying with her, Ann is such a safety hazard, it is becoming even more likely that she'll have to take Sandy's place on stage.
Director: Jerry Davis | Stars: Marlo Thomas, Ted Bessell, Sally Kellerman, George Carlin
Votes: 74
52.
That Girl (1966–1971)
Episode:
Paper Hats & Everything
(1967)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Ann is surprised when she thinks she is getting a surprise party and her father really is taking her out to dinner.
Director: John Erman | Stars: Marlo Thomas, Ted Bessell, Lew Parker, Bonnie Scott
Votes: 71
53. 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: 70
54.
Gomer Pyle: USMC (1964–1969)
Episode:
Third Finger, Left Loaf
(1965)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, War
Gomer holds a wedding ring for a friend and it appears to be lost when they spend a night baking bread.
Director: Coby Ruskin | Stars: Jim Nabors, Frank Sutton, Ronnie Schell, Ted Bessell
Votes: 70
55.
That Girl (1966–1971)
Episode:
Soap Gets in Your Eyes
(1966)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Ann currently has a recurring role on a popular soap opera, playing a villain named Sheila. When she is meeting Donald's parents for the first time, his mother dislikes her before even ... See full summary »
Director: Seymour Robbie | Stars: Marlo Thomas, Ted Bessell, Kurt Kasznar, Mabel Albertson
Votes: 68
56.
That Girl (1966–1971)
Episode:
The Apartment
(1967)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
While Ann uses Donald's apartment (While he is away, of course!) a friend of Donald's stops by for a visit.
Director: Danny Arnold | Stars: Marlo Thomas, Ted Bessell, Lew Parker, Bill Bixby
Votes: 68
57.
That Girl (1966–1971)
Episode:
This Little Piggy Had a Ball
(1967)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
In a classic episode Ann gets her big toe stuck in a bowling ball after reading about someone who bowls with his feet.
Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Marlo Thomas, Ted Bessell, Bonnie Scott, Dabney Coleman
Votes: 68
58.
That Girl (1966–1971)
Episode:
To Each Her Own
(1967)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Donald is doing an article on computer dating. Donald's match is a gorgeous model while Ann's match is very much like Donald.
Director: James Sheldon | Stars: Marlo Thomas, Ted Bessell, Bernie Kopell, Rich Little
Votes: 68
59.
That Girl (1966–1971)
Episode:
Help Wanted
(1966)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Donald's secretary quits when she learns that she and her husband are having a baby. Ann, who is in need of a job, persuades a very reluctant Donald to hire her. Jerry, who shares an office... See full summary »
Director: Bob Sweeney | Stars: Marlo Thomas, Ted Bessell, Bonnie Scott, Bernie Kopell
Votes: 68
60.
Gomer Pyle: USMC (1964–1969)
Episode:
A Visit from Cousin Goober
(1965)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, War
When Gomer's cousin Goober shows up in the barracks and puts on one of Gomer's uniforms and then wanders the base, everyone sees the name Pyle on the uniform and thinks Gomer is losing his mind.
Director: Peter Baldwin | Stars: Jim Nabors, Frank Sutton, Ronnie Schell, Ted Bessell
Votes: 67
61.
Gomer Pyle: USMC (1964–1969)
Episode:
Gomer Captures a Submarine
(1965)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, War
Part 2 of sea maneuvers has Pyle repeatedly goofing up Carter's mission.
Director: Christian Nyby | Stars: Jim Nabors, Frank Sutton, Ronnie Schell, Ted Bessell
Votes: 67
62.
That Girl (1966–1971)
Episode:
Little Auction Annie
(1966)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Ann, Donald, Judy and Leon attend an auction, where Ann pays $7.50 for a box without knowing what's inside. Although Donald thinks it's merely a box of junk, a man who introduces himself as... See full summary »
Director: Sidney Miller | Stars: Marlo Thomas, Ted Bessell, Bonnie Scott, Dabney Coleman
Votes: 67
63.
Gomer Pyle: USMC (1964–1969)
Episode:
Sergeant Carter Dates a Pyle
(1966)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, War
Pyle wants Sgt. Carter to meet his cousin, Bridey at the Camp Dance. Carter declines until he and Cpl. Boyle spot Pyle out with a very attractive girl. They assume erroneously that the girl... See full summary »
Director: Coby Ruskin | Stars: Jim Nabors, Frank Sutton, Ronnie Schell, Ted Bessell
Votes: 66
64.
That Girl (1966–1971)
Episode:
Time for Arrest
(1966)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Ann tries to explain to Donald how she came to be arrested, wearing a very small leopard print cave-girl outfit. It began when she filled in for a fellow actress at her job as a waitress at a restaurant called 'The Cave'.
Director: David Orrick McDearmon | Stars: Marlo Thomas, Ted Bessell, Milton Selzer, Herb Edelman
Votes: 66
65.
Gomer Pyle: USMC (1964–1969)
Episode:
Cat Overboard
(1965)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, War
In the first of the 3 part sea maneuvers, Gomer sneaks a cat aboard a Navy ship, unaware there is sensitive Petty Chief Officer who throws all Contraband overboard.
Director: Christian Nyby | Stars: Jim Nabors, Frank Sutton, Ronnie Schell, Ted Bessell
Votes: 65
66.
Gomer Pyle: USMC (1964–1969)
Episode:
Duke Slater, Night Club Comic
(1966)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, War
Duke Slater wins amateur comedy night at the Jade Club. Duke's act is impressions, with his feature on Sgt. Carter the best part of his act. Against all common sense and his friend's advice... See full summary »
Director: Coby Ruskin | Stars: Jim Nabors, Frank Sutton, Ronnie Schell, Ted Bessell
Votes: 65
67.
Gomer Pyle: USMC (1964–1969)
Episode:
Gomer and the Beast
(1966)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, War
Gomer's acts of kindness towards his new waitress friend is mistaken for romantic interest by her cruel Marine Sergeant boyfriend.
Director: Lee Philips | Stars: Jim Nabors, Frank Sutton, Ronnie Schell, Ted Bessell
Votes: 65
68. Hail to the Chief (1985)
30 min | Comedy
Julia Mansfield is the first woman to be elected President of the United States. In addition to dealing with the threat of nuclear war with the Soviet Union, spies in the cabinet, and ... See full summary »
Stars: Patty Duke, Ted Bessell, Quinn Cummings, Ricky Paull Goldin
Votes: 64
69.
That Girl (1966–1971)
Episode:
What's in a Name?
(1966)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
This episode is a revised version of the test pilot, with different characters and actors. Ann's agent, Harvey Peck, thinks that she should change her name to something more appropriate for... See full summary »
Director: Harry Falk | Stars: Marlo Thomas, Ted Bessell, Rosemary DeCamp, Lew Parker
Votes: 64
70.
Gomer Pyle: USMC (1964–1969)
Episode:
Gomer Pyle, P.O.W.
(1965)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, War
Gomer and his platoon engage in "war games" against a rival unit and Pvt. Pyle ends up captured and a prisoner of war.
Director: Coby Ruskin | Stars: Jim Nabors, Frank Sutton, Ronnie Schell, Ted Bessell
Votes: 63
71.
Gomer Pyle: USMC (1964–1969)
Episode:
Gomer and the Phone Company
(1966)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, War
After a pay phone spits out $41.75 in coins, Duke and Frankie are ecstatic about all the fun they can have spending it, but good Samaritan Gomer is determined to return it to the phone company.
Director: Coby Ruskin | Stars: Jim Nabors, Frank Sutton, Ronnie Schell, Ted Bessell
Votes: 63
72.
That Girl (1966–1971)
Episode:
Phantom of the Horse Opera
(1966)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Ann has a neighbor who likes to play his organ late at night. When she and Donald go to ask him to stop playing, they meet Everett Valentine, and learn that he plays at home because he ... See full summary »
Director: John Erman | Stars: Marlo Thomas, Ted Bessell, Bonnie Scott, Dabney Coleman
Votes: 63
73.
Gomer Pyle: USMC (1964–1969)
Episode:
Little Girl Blue
(1966)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, War
A Colonel and his young daughter are visiting Camp Henderson. While befriending the little girl, Pyle has no problem getting her and himself in trouble with everyone.
Director: Coby Ruskin | Stars: Jim Nabors, Frank Sutton, Ronnie Schell, Ted Bessell
Votes: 62
74.
That Girl (1966–1971)
Episode:
Rain, Snow and Rice
(1967)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
At a wedding in Connecticut, a snowstorm traps Ann and Donald at the hotel and they have only one room available.
Director: John Erman | Stars: Marlo Thomas, Ted Bessell, Rosemary DeCamp, Lew Parker
Votes: 62
75.
That Girl (1966–1971)
Episode:
A Tenor's Loving Care
(1967)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Ann helps Donald get a story about a famous opera singer, if only he can control his romantic urges.
Director: John Erman | Stars: Marlo Thomas, Ted Bessell, Carroll O'Connor, Herbert Ellis
Votes: 62
76.
That Girl (1966–1971)
Episode:
These Boots Weren't Made for Walking
(1967)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
The shoe line that Ann is currently selling are not the best made shoes.
Director: John Erman | Stars: Marlo Thomas, Ted Bessell, Bonnie Scott, Paul Lynde
Votes: 62
77.
Gomer Pyle: USMC (1964–1969)
Episode:
Grandma Pyle, Fortune Teller
(1966)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, War
Grandma Pyle visits Gomer, reads his fortune and predicts Gomer will cause something bad to happen; then Sergeant Carter loses his voice while yelling at him.
Director: Peter Baldwin | Stars: Jim Nabors, Frank Sutton, Ronnie Schell, Ted Bessell
Votes: 61
78.
That Girl (1966–1971)
Episode:
'Twas the Night Before Christmas, You're Under Arrest
(1967)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
After buying tickets for her neighbors from a scalper, Donald mentions that sometimes people are robbed while they are at the show. Ann and Donald remove their Christmas presents from their apartment and get caught by the police.
Director: James Sheldon | Stars: Marlo Thomas, Ted Bessell, Lew Parker, Jay C. Flippen
Votes: 61
79.
That Girl (1966–1971)
Episode:
Kimono My House
(1967)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
The maid that Ann hires for Donald brings out the jealousy in her.
Director: John Erman | Stars: Marlo Thomas, Ted Bessell, Caroline Barrett, Bill Saito
Votes: 61
80.
That Girl (1966–1971)
Episode:
Gone with the Breeze
(1967)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Ann loses the novel manuscript that Donald gives her to read.
Director: John Erman | Stars: Marlo Thomas, Ted Bessell, Bonnie Scott, Audrey Christie
Votes: 60
81.
That Girl (1966–1971)
Episode:
Thanksgiving Comes But Once a Year, Hopefully
(1967)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Ann tries to cook everybody's favorite dishes for Thanksgiving and the meal doesn't turn out as Ann would like it to.
Director: James Sheldon | Stars: Marlo Thomas, Ted Bessell, Lew Parker, Rosemary DeCamp
Votes: 59
82.
That Girl (1966–1971)
Episode:
The Good Skate
(1967)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
To get a soft drink commercial Ann has to learn to skate.
Director: Jeffrey Hayden | Stars: Marlo Thomas, Ted Bessell, Paul Smith, Richard Jury
Votes: 59
83.
Gomer Pyle: USMC (1964–1969)
Episode:
Arrivederci, Gomer
(1966)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, War
Gomer accompanies his friend, Frankie to his home for the weekend. While there, Gomer sings a love song to Frankie's sister, who is engaged to a local fellow who is not in a rush to get ... See full summary »
Director: Peter Baldwin | Stars: Jim Nabors, Frank Sutton, Ted Bessell, Gigi Perreau
Votes: 58
84.
That Girl (1966–1971)
Episode:
Beware of Actors Bearing Gifts
(1966)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Hobart, an actor in Ann's acting workshop, gives Ann a gift and tells her he wants to be friends. She feels that people should become friends before they give each other gifts, and tells ... See full summary »
Director: Bob Sweeney | Stars: Marlo Thomas, Ted Bessell, Billy De Wolfe, Bruce Hyde
Votes: 58
85.
That Girl (1966–1971)
Episode:
The Mating Game
(1967)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Ann goes on "The Mating Game" and doesn't pick Donald. Since he's writing an article Donald gets to go on Ann's date.
Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Marlo Thomas, Ted Bessell, Alejandro Rey, Dan Tobin
Votes: 58
86.
That Girl (1966–1971)
Episode:
Absence Makes the Heart Grow Nervous
(1967)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Before Ann gets a part in a play that begins touring in Philadelphia, Don tries to spend as much time with her as he can.
Director: Danny Arnold | Stars: Marlo Thomas, Ted Bessell
Votes: 58
87.
That Girl (1966–1971)
Episode:
Leaving the Nest Is for the Birds
(1967)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
A family dinner put on by Ann to show how safe it is in the city is spoiled by a man standing on the ledge outside of her apartment.
Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Marlo Thomas, Ted Bessell, Lew Parker, Rosemary DeCamp
Votes: 57
88.
Gomer Pyle: USMC (1964–1969)
Episode:
Gomer, the Would-Be Hero
(1966)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, War
Sergeant Carter is in a restaurant with a girl other than his girlfriend when he foils an armed robbery. The Sergeant doesn't want his girlfriend to know he was there with another woman so he pins the credit on Gomer.
Director: Peter Baldwin | Stars: Jim Nabors, Frank Sutton, Ronnie Schell, Ted Bessell
Votes: 56
89.
That Girl (1966–1971)
Episode:
Counter Proposal
(1970)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Donald Hollinger finally asks Ann Marie to marry him.
Director: Saul Turteltaub | Stars: Marlo Thomas, Ted Bessell, Ronnie Schell, Avery Schreiber
Votes: 56
90.
That Girl (1966–1971)
Episode:
The Defiant One
(1969)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Ann befriends a young black boy who claims to live on Park Avenue. His second story is about rats and squalor and is so awful that Ann wants to adopt him. When his father shows up he is famous and they do live on Park Avenue.
Director: Richard Kinon | Stars: Marlo Thomas, Ted Bessell, George Spell, Lewis Charles
Votes: 56
91.
That Girl (1966–1971)
Episode:
The Hi-Jack and the Mighty
(1968)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Ann while practicing for a commercial as an airline stewardess thinks she has spotted an airline hijacker.
Director: John Rich | Stars: Marlo Thomas, Ted Bessell, Lew Parker, Arlene Golonka
Votes: 56
92. The Acorn People (1981 TV Movie)
Unrated | 100 min | Drama, Family
An unemployed teacher becomes a counselor at a summer camp for severely disabled children.
Director: Joan Tewkesbury | Stars: Ted Bessell, Cloris Leachman, Dolph Sweet, LeVar Burton
Votes: 55
93.
Gomer Pyle: USMC (1964–1969)
Episode:
The Grudge Match
(1965)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, War
Part 3 of Sea Maneuvers, has Carter challenging the Petty Chief Officer to a boxing match not knowing the Chief was the Fleet Champ with 37 knockouts.
Director: Peter Baldwin | Stars: Jim Nabors, Frank Sutton, Ronnie Schell, Ted Bessell
Votes: 55
94.
That Girl (1966–1971)
Episode:
It's a Mod, Mod World: Part 1
(1967)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Ann goes to California for a photo shoot with a photographer that Donald does not like. He then falls for Ann just as Donald jumps on a plane for LA to be with Ann.
Director: James Frawley | Stars: Marlo Thomas, Ted Bessell, Lew Parker, Gary Marshal
Votes: 55
95.
That Girl (1966–1971)
Episode:
The Philadelphia Story
(1967)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Ann misses Donald while she is doing a play in Philadelphia.
Director: Danny Arnold | Stars: Marlo Thomas, Ted Bessell, Lew Parker, Ruth Buzzi
Votes: 55
96.
Gomer Pyle: USMC (1964–1969)
Episode:
A Star Is Born
(1966)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, War
Sgt. Carter is chosen to appear in a documentary but becomes an absurd camera hog, leaving producers no choice but to follow Gomer performing punishments Carter doles out.
Director: Coby Ruskin | Stars: Jim Nabors, Frank Sutton, Ted Bessell, Forrest Compton
Votes: 54
97.
That Girl (1966–1971)
Episode:
Great Guy
(1968)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Pete, a friend of Ann's, asks the man of her dreams to marry her.
Director: John Rich | Stars: Marlo Thomas, Ted Bessell, Albert Salmi, Ruth Buzzi
Votes: 54
98.
That Girl (1966–1971)
Episode:
When in Rome
(1967)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Ann gets a part in an Italian movie and is thrilled until she finds out about her nude scene.
Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Marlo Thomas, Ted Bessell, Francis Lederer, Carolan Daniels
Votes: 54
99.
That Girl (1966–1971)
Episode:
Among My Souvenirs
(1967)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Ann tries to return a ring to a high school sweetheart.
Director: Seymour Robbie | Stars: Marlo Thomas, Ted Bessell, Bonnie Scott, Steve Harmon
Votes: 54
100.
Gomer Pyle: USMC (1964–1969)
Episode:
Gomer Pyle, Civilian
(1965)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, War
Sergeant Carter orders Pyle to take a week long furlough but instead of going back home to Mayberry, Pyle takes a civilian job on base so he can remain close to the Sergeant.
Director: Peter Baldwin | Stars: Jim Nabors, Frank Sutton, Ronnie Schell, Ted Bessell
Votes: 53