Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows With John Cassisi

1. Barney Miller (1975–1982)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

The Captain of the NYPD 12th Precinct and his staff handle the various local troubles and characters that come into the squad room.

Stars: Hal Linden, Abe Vigoda, Max Gail, Steve Landesberg

Votes: 7,369

2. The Kentucky Fried Movie (1977)

R | 83 min | Comedy

The daily programming of a fictional local TV channel presented as a series of highly irreverent skits.

Director: John Landis | Stars: Evan C. Kim, Bong Soo Han, Bill Bixby, George Lazenby

Votes: 20,258

3. Bugsy Malone (1976)

G | 93 min | Comedy, Crime, Family

The classic gangster story of Bugsy Malone told with an all-child cast.

Director: Alan Parker | Stars: Jodie Foster, Scott Baio, Florence Garland, John Cassisi

Votes: 19,439 | Gross: $2.78M

4. Fish (1977–1978)

TV-Y | 30 min | Comedy

A grumpy New York cop and his wife adopt five rowdy foster children.

Stars: Abe Vigoda, Florence Stanley, Barry Gordon, John Cassisi

Votes: 477

5. The Mike Douglas Show (1961–1982)

Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

Mike Douglas, aided by a different celebrity co-host every week, interviews a variety of figures from the world of entertainment.

Stars: Mike Douglas, Ellie Frankel, Ellie Frankel Sextet, Stan Kann

Votes: 579

6. The 100 Greatest Family Films (2005 TV Movie)

301 min | Documentary

The top 100 family films, as voted for by the viewers.

Directors: Mark Murray, Helen Spencer | Stars: Bob Hoskins, Robert Abele, Richard Adams, Thelma Adams

Votes: 107

7. After They Were Famous (1999–2005)

60 min | Documentary

A series of specials reminiscing mainly on well known television series or institutions and reuniting and catching up with surviving cast members.

Stars: Matthew Kelly, Mark Lester, Heather Ripley, Marilyn

Votes: 60

8. Gemini (1982 TV Movie)

Comedy

Set in the backyard of a blue-collar South Philadelphia neighborhood early in the summer of 1973, the comedy-drama focuses on the 21st birthday celebration of Harvard student Francis ... See full summary »

Director: Barnet Kellman | Stars: Scott Baio, Sheree North, Eric Schiff, Eve Gordon

Votes: 22

9. Greatest Ever Screen Chases (2005 TV Movie)

120 min | Documentary

Sky One presents a countdown of the 30 best screen chases from OJ Simpson to Frank Spencer

Directors: Tim Hopewell, Richard Platt | Stars: Richard Hammond, Scott Baio, Tony Barrow, Jo Berry

Votes: 10

10. Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (1976 TV Special)

180 min | Family, Music

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Director: Dick Schneider | Stars: McLean Stevenson, Della Reese, Ed McMahon, Lew Anderson

11. After They Were Famous (1999–2005)
Episode: Bugsy Malone (2003)

Documentary

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Stars: Matthew Kelly, Scott Baio, John Cassisi, Jodie Foster

Votes: 17

12. After They Were Famous (1999–2005)
Episode: Villains (2005)

Documentary

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Director: Richard Mortimer | Stars: Matthew Kelly, John Cassisi, Richard Kiel, Maggie Kirkpatrick

13. Barney Miller (1975–1982)
Episode: Group Home (1977)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

Yemana assists a bigoted Army officer when a bomber threatens a recruiting facility. Fish takes a turn at mugging detail.

Director: Lee Bernhardi | Stars: Hal Linden, Abe Vigoda, Max Gail, Ron Glass

Votes: 126

14. Barney Miller (1975–1982)
Episode: The Recluse (1976)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama

A man who hasn't left his apartment since World War II is brought in for refusing to serve jury duty. A prophet claims the end is near, i.e. 5:30 p.m.

Director: Bruce Bilson | Stars: Hal Linden, Abe Vigoda, Max Gail, Ron Glass

Votes: 126

15. Fish (1977–1978)
Episode: The Neighbors (1977)

TV-Y | Comedy

When the neighbors begin to boycott the kids, Fish decides to hold an 'open house' to show them how wrong they are about his delinquent charges.

Director: Noam Pitlik | Stars: Abe Vigoda, Florence Stanley, Barry Gordon, John Cassisi

Votes: 19

16. Fish (1977–1978)
Episode: The Social Worker (1977)

TV-Y | Comedy

A psychiatrist from social welfare drops by to investigate the group home dynamic.

Director: Mark Warren | Stars: Abe Vigoda, Florence Stanley, Barry Gordon, John Cassisi

Votes: 17

17. Fish (1977–1978)
Episode: Fish and the Rock Star (1977)

TV-Y | Comedy

When Fish nabs a well-paying two-day gig as bodyguard for rock star Johnny Sultan, with a possible full-time position as the star's head of security, Sultan stays overnight at the house due to injury from over-zealous fans.

Director: Bob LaHendro | Stars: Abe Vigoda, Florence Stanley, Barry Gordon, John Cassisi

18. Fish (1977–1978)
Episode: Fish's Daughter (1977)

TV-Y | Comedy

Fish's daughter, Beverly, incurs her father's wrath as she prepares to marry a much-older man.

Director: John Robins | Stars: Abe Vigoda, Florence Stanley, Barry Gordon, John Cassisi

19. Fish (1977–1978)
Episode: The Missing Fish (1977)

TV-Y | Comedy

On the day of his retirement, Fish (Abe Vigoda) doesn't show up for work.

Director: Jeremiah Morris | Stars: Abe Vigoda, Florence Stanley, Barry Gordon, John Cassisi

Votes: 8

20. Fish (1977–1978)
Episode: Separation (1977)

TV-Y | Comedy

Victor and Jilly are life-long friends, but Victor strives to make it something more. Meanwhile, Fish is in the dog house for accusing Bernice's decision-making capabilities of being inept.

Director: Noam Pitlik | Stars: Abe Vigoda, Florence Stanley, Barry Gordon, John Cassisi

21. Fish (1977–1978)
Episode: Fish and Roots (1977)

TV-Y | Comedy

When Loomis questions where he came from, Charlie invites over an exchange student from Africa who puts the boy in touch with his roots.

Director: Mark Warren | Stars: Abe Vigoda, Florence Stanley, Barry Gordon, John Cassisi

Votes: 19

22. Fish (1977–1978)
Episode: Fish's Job (1977)

TV-Y | Comedy

Fish applies for a job working security at a million dollar facility.

Director: Dennis Steinmetz | Stars: Abe Vigoda, Florence Stanley, Barry Gordon, John Cassisi

Votes: 21

23. Fish (1977–1978)
Episode: Mike's Career (1978)

TV-Y | Comedy

Mike becomes a big hit singing at a club on amateur night, drawing the attention of a rich older divorced woman who offers to finance his singing career. Meanwhile, after having a second ... See full summary »

Director: Gary Shimokawa | Stars: Abe Vigoda, Florence Stanley, Barry Gordon, John Cassisi

24. Fish (1977–1978)
Episode: Power Play (1977)

TV-Y | Comedy

When Victor suddenly starts waving money around, Fish discovers him to be a bag man for betting cards.

Director: Lee Bernhardi | Stars: Abe Vigoda, Florence Stanley, Barry Gordon, John Cassisi

Votes: 17

25. Fish (1977–1978)
Episode: Love in Bloom (1978)

TV-Y | Comedy

Marvin, a boy from school, has a crush on Diane but lacks the confidence to meet her face to face.

Director: Gary Shimokawa | Stars: Abe Vigoda, Florence Stanley, Barry Gordon, John Cassisi

26. Fish (1977–1978)
Episode: A Fish Christmas (1977)

TV-Y | Comedy

As Christmas approaches, Fish's temporary gig as an undercover shoplifter Detective (in a Santa suit) has turned him into an even bigger Scrooge than usual, ordering that the Christmas ... See full summary »

Director: Jeremiah Morris | Stars: Abe Vigoda, Florence Stanley, Barry Gordon, John Cassisi

27. Fish (1977–1978)
Episode: Cold Cash (1977)

TV-Y | Comedy

With no budget to work with, it looks like a long cold winter without any heat.

Director: Lee Bernhardi | Stars: Abe Vigoda, Florence Stanley, Barry Gordon, John Cassisi

Votes: 20

28. Fish (1977–1978)
Episode: Retirement Blues (1977)

TV-Y | Comedy

Boredom plagues Fish's first day of retirement.

Director: Jeremiah Morris | Stars: Abe Vigoda, Florence Stanley, Barry Gordon, John Cassisi

29. Fish (1977–1978)
Episode: It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog (1978)

TV-Y | 30 min | Comedy

The kids bring home a stray dog, knowing Fish won't allow pets. Meanwhile, a newspaper obituary has included Fish among the deceased.

Director: Gary Shimokawa | Stars: Abe Vigoda, Florence Stanley, Barry Gordon, John Cassisi

30. Fish (1977–1978)
Episode: The New Kid (1977)

TV-Y | Comedy

Loomis clashes with a new arrival at the group home, both younger and shorter than he is.

Director: Jeremiah Morris | Stars: Abe Vigoda, Florence Stanley, Barry Gordon, John Cassisi

Votes: 14

31. Fish (1977–1978)
Episode: The Car (1977)

TV-Y | Comedy

When Mike 'borrows' Fish's car without permission, he has the kid arrested for theft.

Director: Lee Bernhardi | Stars: Abe Vigoda, Florence Stanley, Barry Gordon, John Cassisi

Votes: 20

32. Fish (1977–1978)
Episode: Close Encounters of the Fishy Kind (1978)

TV-Y | Comedy

The kids bring home an older man they've befriended, Harry, who's highly intelligent and helps them with their math homework. However, Harry also claims to have been a guest on another planet peopled by an immortal race of peaceful beings.

Director: Jeremiah Morris | Stars: Abe Vigoda, Florence Stanley, Barry Gordon, John Cassisi

33. Fish (1977–1978)
Episode: Bernice's Problem (1977)

TV-Y | Comedy

Bernice decides to visit a psychiatrist; Victor gets tutored in English by a pretty classmate.

Director: Lee Bernhardi | Stars: Abe Vigoda, Florence Stanley, Barry Gordon, John Cassisi

Votes: 15

34. Fish (1977–1978)
Episode: The Adoption (1977)

TV-Y | Comedy

The Lesters decide to solve their childless situation by adopting one of the kids from the group home.

Director: Howard Storm | Stars: Abe Vigoda, Florence Stanley, Barry Gordon, John Cassisi

Votes: 15

35. Fish (1977–1978)
Episode: The Really Longest Day (1977)

TV-Y | Comedy

Phil and Bernice arrive for their first day at their new job, taking care of five juvenile delinquents with no other place to stay.

Director: Lee Bernhardi | Stars: Abe Vigoda, Florence Stanley, Barry Gordon, John Cassisi

Votes: 23

36. Fish (1977–1978)
Episode: Fire (1977)

TV-Y | Comedy

Detective Arthur Dietrich from the 12th Precinct drops by for lunch as Fish wonders if Victor has become a dangerous firebug.

Director: Dennis Steinmetz | Stars: Abe Vigoda, Florence Stanley, Barry Gordon, John Cassisi

Votes: 17

37. Fish (1977–1978)
Episode: Fish Behind Bars: Part 1 (1977)

TV-Y | Comedy

Against his better judgment, Fish is persuaded to join a senior citizens protest demonstration, only to find himself arrested.

Director: Jeremiah Morris | Stars: Abe Vigoda, Florence Stanley, Barry Gordon, John Cassisi

38. Fish (1977–1978)
Episode: Fish Behind Bars: Part 2 (1977)

TV-Y | Comedy

Fish is released from jail, but his arrest may lead to his being removed from his job as a house parent at the group home.

Director: Bob LaHendro | Stars: Abe Vigoda, Florence Stanley, Barry Gordon, John Cassisi

39. Fish (1977–1978)
Episode: Anniversary (1977)

TV-Y | Comedy

Mr. and Mrs. Fish plan to celebrate their 38th wedding anniversary on the same night Diane has her first date.

Director: Jeremiah Morris | Stars: Abe Vigoda, Florence Stanley, Barry Gordon, John Cassisi

Votes: 16

40. Fish (1977–1978)
Episode: Jilly's Job (1977)

TV-Y | Comedy

Fish and Jilly simultaneously pick up new jobs; Fish as an unlikely door-to-door vacuum cleaner salesman, and Jilly as a twenty-dollar-an-hour magazine model. Things take a turn when Jilly learns that she's been roped as a nude model.

Director: Norman Abbott | Stars: Abe Vigoda, Florence Stanley, Barry Gordon, John Cassisi

41. Fish (1977–1978)
Episode: Charlie Resigns (1978)

TV-Y | Comedy

Fish hits the roof when he discovers that Charlie had given 15-year-old Diane permission to stay over at a friend's house for an all-night party without consulting him, causing Charlie to quit.

Director: Jeremiah Morris | Stars: Abe Vigoda, Florence Stanley, Barry Gordon, John Cassisi

42. Fish (1977–1978)
Episode: Love Thy Neighbor (1978)

TV-Y | Comedy

When Bernice takes a job away from home Phil feels neglected. But after a neighbor Harriet shows more than a casual frienship in the retired policeman, Phil perks up.

Director: Jeremiah Morris | Stars: Abe Vigoda, Florence Stanley, Barry Gordon, John Cassisi

Votes: 8

43. Fish (1977–1978)
Episode: The Million Dollar Misunderstanding (1978)

TV-Y | 30 min | Comedy

Fish receives a pension check erroneously made out for a million dollars. Meanwhile, it's report card time again and Victor failed across the board, causing Fish to give him an ultimatum; pass his next test or he's off the football team.

Director: Gary Shimokawa | Stars: Abe Vigoda, Florence Stanley, Barry Gordon, John Cassisi

44. Fish (1977–1978)
Episode: Sweet Sixteen (1978)

TV-Y | 30 min | Comedy

As the other kids make plans for her Sweet 16 birthday, Jilly confides in Bernice with a very mature request.

Director: Gary Shimokawa | Stars: Abe Vigoda, Florence Stanley, Barry Gordon, John Cassisi

Votes: 9

45. Fish (1977–1978)
Episode: A Fine Kettle of Fish (1978)

TV-Y | Comedy

An auditor assigned to investigate the muddled financial records of the Fish group home becomes infatuated with Mrs. Fish.

Director: Gary Shimokawa | Stars: Abe Vigoda, Florence Stanley, Barry Gordon, John Cassisi

46. Fish (1977–1978)
Episode: For the Love of Mike (1978)

TV-Y | Comedy

Diane has developed a thing for Mike, but he explains that he's seeing a new girl who's wealthy (and wonders where he'll get the money to keep taking her out), but It's clear though, that ... See full summary »

Director: John Tracy | Stars: Abe Vigoda, Florence Stanley, Barry Gordon, John Cassisi

47. Fish (1977–1978)
Episode: Fire and Ice (1978)

TV-Y | Comedy

After Bernice falls and takes bed rest, helpful widowed neighbor Harriet cooks for Phil.

Director: Gary Shimokawa | Stars: Abe Vigoda, Florence Stanley, Barry Gordon, John Cassisi

Votes: 8

48. Fish (1977–1978)
Episode: Chief Fish (1978)

TV-Y | Comedy

Fish decides he will leave the children to become Chief of Police in a town in Georgia.

Director: Gary Shimokawa | Stars: Abe Vigoda, Florence Stanley, Barry Gordon, John Cassisi

Votes: 8

49. Fish (1977–1978)
Episode: A Pinch of Class (1978)

TV-Y | Comedy

While Bernice is out of town, Fish and the children decide to redecorate, but their plans are interrupted when Diane suffers a ruptured appendix.

Director: John Tracy | Stars: Abe Vigoda, Florence Stanley, Barry Gordon, John Cassisi

Votes: 8

50. The Mike Douglas Show (1961–1982)
Episode: Episode #16.27 (1976)

Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

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Stars: The Agostinos, Scott Baio, John Cassisi, Dom DeLuise