Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows With Gerald Shepard

1. The Addams Family (1964–1966)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Horror

The misadventures of a blissfully macabre but extremely loving family.

Stars: John Astin, Carolyn Jones, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy

Votes: 21,837

2. Five Easy Pieces (1970)

R | 98 min | Drama

A dropout from upper-class America picks up work along the way on oil rigs when his life isn't spent in a squalid succession of bars, motels, and other points of interest.

Director: Bob Rafelson | Stars: Jack Nicholson, Karen Black, Billy Green Bush, Fannie Flagg

Votes: 40,614 | Gross: $19.40M

3. The Monkees (1965–1968)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Music

The misadventures of a struggling pop group.

Stars: Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork, Michael Nesmith

Votes: 5,182

4. Mister Ed (1961–1966)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

The misadventures of a wisecracking talking horse and his human owner.

Stars: Allan Lane, Alan Young, Connie Hines, Mister Ed

Votes: 4,670

5. Head (1968)

G | 86 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Musical

The Monkees frolic their way through a series of musical set pieces and vignettes containing surreal humor and anti-establishment social commentary.

Director: Bob Rafelson | Stars: Peter Tork, Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith

Votes: 6,946

6. The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)

30 min | Comedy

Neighbor Blanche Morton frequently joined Gracie in escapades which annoy hubby Harry and provides George with an opportunity to offer a humorous soliloquy.

Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Bea Benaderet, Harry von Zell

Votes: 1,537

7. Deep Down (1994)

R | 85 min | Thriller

A young man falls into a web of double crossing and murder by spying on his beautiful neighbour.

Director: John Travers | Stars: George Segal, Judith Scarpone, Roderick Thorp, Chris Young

Votes: 199

8. Wait Till Your Mother Gets Home! (1983 TV Movie)

97 min | Comedy

A high school football coach finds himself switching roles with his wife one summer when she goes back to work after 15 years.

Director: Bill Persky | Stars: Paul Michael Glaser, Dee Wallace, Peggy McCay, David Doyle

Votes: 130

9. Thumb Tripping (1972)

R | 94 min | Drama

An adventurous couple of hitchhikers decides to accept every ride that is offered to them. no matter how odd the driver might be. They'll get more than they bargained for.

Director: Quentin Masters | Stars: Michael Burns, Meg Foster, Bruce Dern, Michael Conrad

Votes: 159

10. Christmas Comes to Willow Creek (1987 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 93 min | Drama, Family, Fantasy

Willow Creek, Alaska, is going through a depression because the local cannery has shut down putting many of the residents out of work. Ray and Pete are truck-driving brothers, different as ... See full summary »

Director: Richard Lang | Stars: John Schneider, Tom Wopat, Kim Delaney, Zachary Ansley

Votes: 660

11. The Practice (1976–1977)

30 min | Comedy

Jules Bedford and son David are both doctors who often clash. The dad living working class, the son in a wealthy neighborhood. Jules is assisted by longtime nurse Molly and receptionist Helen. Jenny is David's wife and they have two sons.

Stars: Danny Thomas, David Spielberg, Dena Dietrich, Didi Conn

Votes: 51

12. Keaton's Cop (1990)

R | 100 min | Crime

When a ruthless mob hit-man mistakenly murders the wrong guy, a detective (Lee Majors) and his partner (Don Rickles) are ordered to protect the intended target (Abe Vigoda) in this hard-edged action-comedy.

Director: Robert Burge | Stars: Lee Majors, Abe Vigoda, Don Rickles, Tracy Brooks Swope

Votes: 266

13. The Gun and the Pulpit (1974 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 74 min | Drama, Western

A young gunslinger on the lam impersonates a preacher, brings hope to his parishioners and law-and-order to a town terrorized by a strongman's bunch.

Director: Daniel Petrie | Stars: Marjoe Gortner, Slim Pickens, David Huddleston, Geoffrey Lewis

Votes: 338

14. Blood Sport (1973 TV Movie)

90 min | Drama, Sport

A high school athlete is torn between his father, who wants him to get a football scholarship, and his coach, who wants a winning season.

Director: Jerrold Freedman | Stars: Ben Johnson, Gary Busey, Larry Hagman, William Lucking

Votes: 105

15. Panic! (1957– )

30 min | Thriller

A short-lived anthology series narrated by Westbrook Van Voorhis. Each episode tells its own thriller story and featured its own unique cast.

Stars: Westbrook Van Voorhis, Bill Erwin, Norman Alden, Robert Anderson

Votes: 61

16. The Seventh Coin (1993)

PG-13 | 92 min | Adventure

In modern-day Jerusalem, an Palestinian boy and a beautiful American tourist are accidentally entrusted with a priceless coin from the age of King Herod. Soon the two are falling in love ... See full summary »

Director: Dror Soref | Stars: Alexandra Powers, Navin Chowdhry, Peter O'Toole, John Rhys-Davies

Votes: 249

17. The Double Life of Henry Phyfe (1966)

30 min | Comedy

Mild-mannered accountant Harry Phyfe is recruited by a US counterintelligence agency to impersonate a dead foreign agent who was his opposite in all respects except appearance.

Stars: Red Buttons, Fred Clark, Zeme North, Marge Redmond

Votes: 45

18. Roll, Freddy, Roll! (1974 TV Movie)

73 min | Comedy

A man determined to impress his son--and show up his son's stepfather--decides to try to get into the Guinness Book of World Records by setting a record for staying the longest time on roller skates.

Director: Bill Persky | Stars: Tim Conway, Jan Murray, Moosie Drier, Barra Grant

Votes: 98

19. Bobby Parker and Company (1974 TV Movie)

30 min | Comedy

Bobby Parker thinks he is going crazy when his neuroses apparently take on human form.

Director: Bill Persky | Stars: Ted Bessell, Marj Dusay, Joan Blondell, Tom D'Andrea

20. Follow Me (1969)

G | 79 min | Documentary, Sport

Claude, Bob, and Mary form a surf group to travel worldwide seeking thrills and waves. Their adventurous journey takes them to exotic locales like Portugal, Morocco, Hong Kong, and Hawaii.

Director: Gene McCabe | Stars: Claude Codgen, Mary Lou McGinnis, Bob Purvey, Jerry Dexter

Votes: 15

21. Three's a Crowd (1967 TV Movie)

24 min | Comedy

A man (Bill Bixby) marries a beautiful woman, Laura. Laura is adventurous, and talks her new hubby into an African safari honeymoon. She disappears in the Jungle. JJ eventually comes back ... See full summary »

Director: James Frawley | Stars: Bill Bixby, Brenda Benet, Susan Ray, Herb Edelman

22. Heroes Die Young (1960)

Approved | 76 min | Action, War

Eight American soldiers, commanded by Lt. Eason, are chosen to infiltrate the Ploesti oil field in order to set signal fires to guide Allied bombers to Germany's most closely guarded target... See full summary »

Director: Gerald Shepard | Stars: Erika Peters, Scott Borland, Robert Getz, Roger Browne

Votes: 33

23. The Addams Family (1964–1966)
Episode: Cat Addams (1966)

TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Horror

Kitty-Cat, normally a good eater, has no appetite, leaving the family to speculate over what could be wrong. Finally they call in Dr. Gunderson, a veterinarian who is woefully uninformed ... See full summary »

Director: Stanley Z. Cherry | Stars: Carolyn Jones, John Astin, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy

Votes: 205

24. The Addams Family (1964–1966)
Episode: Fester's Punctured Romance (1964)

TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Horror

Fester's been sly and secretive lately, more than usual, and has also taken to intercepting the daily newspaper deliveries. He's been scanning the lonely hearts columns looking for a bride.... See full summary »

Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Carolyn Jones, John Astin, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy

Votes: 449

25. The Addams Family (1964–1966)
Episode: Gomez, the Politician (1964)

TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Horror

Election day is nearing, and Gomez is getting very excited. He puts up all his old campaign posters; notably, all of Gomez's favorite candidates were losers. Sam Hilliard is running for ... See full summary »

Director: Jerry Hopper | Stars: Carolyn Jones, John Astin, Allyn Joslyn, Jackie Coogan

Votes: 412

26. The Addams Family (1964–1966)
Episode: Gomez, the Reluctant Lover (1965)

TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Horror

Pugsley begins to act strangely and Gomez and Mortica are concerned till he declares he has fallen in love. Discovering one of Gomez's love letters to Morticia, Pugsley rewrites the ... See full summary »

Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Carolyn Jones, John Astin, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy

Votes: 216

27. The Addams Family (1964–1966)
Episode: Morticia Joins the Ladies League (1964)

TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Horror

Pugsley and Gomez visit Oscar Webber, who owns a failing circus. Pugsley befriends Gorgo, a gorilla. Gorgo follows them back to the Addams' house. Gomez hopes to find a spot for Gorgo in ... See full summary »

Director: Jean Yarbrough | Stars: Carolyn Jones, John Astin, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy

Votes: 386

28. The Addams Family (1964–1966)
Episode: Morticia, the Breadwinner (1965)

TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Horror

Morticia and Fester overhear Gomez on the phone with his broker. Hearing the words "broke, penniless and wiped out," they believe Gomez is financially ruined, not realizing he's merely ... See full summary »

Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Carolyn Jones, John Astin, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy

Votes: 243

29. The Addams Family (1964–1966)
Episode: Morticia, the Decorator (1966)

TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Horror

As part of the National Beautification Program, Morticia decides to avail herself as a home decorator. She needs a showcase to model her abilities. Fortunately, the Digbys, who've lived ... See full summary »

Director: Sidney Salkow | Stars: Carolyn Jones, John Astin, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy

Votes: 200

30. The Addams Family (1964–1966)
Episode: Morticia, the Matchmaker (1964)

TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Horror

When a bachelor lawyer hoping to make a business deal visits, he finds himself the unwilling target of Morticia's matchmaking when her cousin Melancholia arrives, distraught after being jilted.

Director: Jerry Hopper | Stars: Carolyn Jones, John Astin, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy

Votes: 336

31. The Addams Family (1964–1966)
Episode: Morticia, the Sculptress (1965)

TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Horror

When Morticia declares she's bored and needs an outlet for her creativity, Gomez suggests several possibilities, including sculpting. This strikes a chord in her and immediately she throws ... See full summary »

Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Carolyn Jones, John Astin, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy

Votes: 205

32. The Addams Family (1964–1966)
Episode: Morticia, the Writer (1965)

TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Horror

Appalled by the children's school reading assignments, Morticia throws herself into the task of writing proper stories for children, Addams-style of course, but Gomez fears success will ... See full summary »

Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Carolyn Jones, John Astin, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy

Votes: 210

33. The Addams Family (1964–1966)
Episode: Ophelia Visits Morticia (1966)

TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Horror

Ophelia's upset that her latest beau, Montrose, has gone off to join the Peace Corps. His strong resemblance to Uncle Fester gives Fester the idea to join the Peace Corps as well. Ophelia's... See full summary »

Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Carolyn Jones, John Astin, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy

Votes: 203

34. The Addams Family (1964–1966)
Episode: Pugsley's Allowance (1966)

TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Horror

Pugsley wants to find a job to the horror of his parents.

Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Carolyn Jones, John Astin, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy

Votes: 197

35. The Addams Family (1964–1966)
Episode: The Addams Family Meet the VIPs (1964)

TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Horror

Two suspicious Soviet dignitaries demand to visit a typical American they have picked at random, and end up visiting the Addams Family as a result.

Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Carolyn Jones, John Astin, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy

Votes: 347

36. The Addams Family (1964–1966)
Episode: The Addams Family Meets a Beatnik (1965)

TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Horror

A young biker on the run from his domineering tycoon dad ends up hiding out in the Addams house, and the Addamses couldn't be happier.

Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Carolyn Jones, John Astin, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy

Votes: 315

37. The Addams Family (1964–1966)
Episode: The Addams Family Tree (1964)

TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Horror

Pugsley and Wednesday attend a birthday party for neighbor Harold Pomeroy. Though Morticia instructs her children to be modest about their advantages, it's not an attitude reflected by the ... See full summary »

Director: Jerry Hopper | Stars: Carolyn Jones, John Astin, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy

Votes: 417

38. The Addams Family (1964–1966)
Episode: The Addams Policy (1966)

TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Horror

Uncle Fester's mishap with a new flame-thrower sets the stuffed bear afire in the Addams' living room. Morticia calls the Double-Indemnity Insurance Company to have it replaced, but head of... See full summary »

Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Carolyn Jones, John Astin, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy

Votes: 196

39. The Addams Family (1964–1966)
Episode: The Great Treasure Hunt (1966)

TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Horror

Discovering a treasure map in the sea chest of Great Grandfather Peg-Leg Addams the pirate, Gomez and Morticia decide to hire a boat to go look for it.

Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Carolyn Jones, John Astin, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy

Votes: 205

40. The Addams Family (1964–1966)
Episode: Uncle Fester's Toupee (1965)

TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Horror

Uncle Fester confesses that he's exaggerated himself to his Illinois pen pal, Madelyn, especially about having a full head of hair - a mane to equal his bristling athleticism. For Madelyn's... See full summary »

Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Carolyn Jones, John Astin, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy

Votes: 236

41. The Addams Family (1964–1966)
Episode: Uncle Fester, Tycoon (1965)

TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Horror

Uncle Fester decides to propose to a bearded lady named Diana, so Morticia dresses up as the unwary woman's bearded mother to force him into facing how financially ill-prepared he is for ... See full summary »

Director: Sidney Salkow | Stars: Carolyn Jones, John Astin, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy

Votes: 200

42. The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode: September and May (1957)

Comedy

After June Jantzen seeks advice about her father, whom she mistakenly thinks is dating a woman half his age, Gracie concludes that Ronnie's newest girlfriend is cavorting with all of the older men in the neighborhood.

Director: Rod Amateau | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet

Votes: 28

43. The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode: The General (1957)

Comedy

Identity confusion abounds when Gracie meddles in the lives of a stoic general and his son, who's about to be enlisted in the military. Meanwhile George and Harry shamelessly jump aboard the TV western bandwagon.

Director: Rod Amateau | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet

Votes: 33

44. The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode: The Star Maker (1957)

Comedy

Gracie attempts to raise Bonnie Sue's brother's grades by getting the smartest boy in class to take his name.

Director: Rod Amateau | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet

Votes: 35

45. The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode: The Texan Italian (1957)

Comedy

Ronnie's girlfriend, Bonnie Sue, fears her Texan drawl will hinder her from landing a movie role, so Gracie reshapes her image into that of an Italian starlet named Tina Cacciatore.

Director: Rod Amateau | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet

Votes: 28

46. Mister Ed (1961–1966)
Episode: Ed Goes to College (1966)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Mister Ed goes to school so he can become a veterinarian.

Director: Arthur Lubin | Stars: Alan Young, Connie Hines, Barry Kelley, Thomas Browne Henry

Votes: 27

47. Mister Ed (1961–1966)
Episode: Ed a Go-Go (1965)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

The neighbor's teenage son is playing loud rock 'n' roll records late at night, and it's preventing a good night's sleep for Wilbur and Carol.

Director: Arthur Lubin | Stars: Alan Young, Connie Hines, Johnny Crawford, Frank Wilcox

Votes: 34

48. Mister Ed (1961–1966)
Episode: Ed the Artist (1965)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Ed thinks he's as talented as Picasso, but his painting of Carol gets Wilbur in trouble with her.

Director: Arthur Lubin | Stars: Alan Young, Connie Hines, Leon Ames, Florence MacMichael

Votes: 32

49. Mister Ed (1961–1966)
Episode: Ed the Sentry (1965)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

The Air Force wants Ed for a sentry animal.

Director: Arthur Lubin | Stars: Alan Young, Connie Hines, Leon Ames, Florence MacMichael

Votes: 27

50. Mister Ed (1961–1966)
Episode: Ed the Stowaway (1965)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Ed stows away on Wilbur and Carol's second-honeymoon cruise to Hawaii, and after he gets to the island, he doesn't want to return home.

Director: Arthur Lubin | Stars: Alan Young, Connie Hines, Leon Ames, Jack Bailey

Votes: 35