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1. McMillan & Wife (1971–1977)
TV-PG | 120 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
San Francisco Police Commissioner Stewart "Mac" McMillan and his amateur detective wife keep their marriage unpredictable while solving the city's most baffling crimes.
Stars: Rock Hudson, John Schuck, Susan Saint James, Nancy Walker
Votes: 3,023
2. Ironside (1967–1975)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Wheelchair-using, crime-fighting detective Robert T. Ironside battles the bad guys on the streets of San Francisco.
Stars: Raymond Burr, Don Galloway, Don Mitchell, Barbara Anderson
Votes: 4,104
3. Six Pack (1982)
PG | 108 min | Comedy, Drama, Sport
A race car driver is driving to a race in a motor home with his race car on a trailer. His car gets stripped of parts. He ends up with 6 orphan kids on his way to the race.
Director: Daniel Petrie | Stars: Kenny Rogers, Diane Lane, Erin Gray, Barry Corbin
Votes: 3,390 | Gross: $20.23M
4. Sybil (1976)
TV-14 | 66 min | Biography, Drama
A young woman whose childhood was so harrowing to her that she developed sixteen different personalities is treated by a doctor.
Stars: Joanne Woodward, Sally Field, Brad Davis, Martine Bartlett
Votes: 7,473
5. Into the Night (1985)
R | 115 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
After discovering that his wife is cheating on him, an insomniac aerospace engineer accidentally meets, and tries to help, a beautiful model on the run from some extremely dangerous people.
Director: John Landis | Stars: Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Pfeiffer, Stacey Pickren, Carmen Argenziano
Votes: 13,652 | Gross: $7.56M
6. Lifeguard (I) (1976)
PG | 96 min | Drama
Rick, still in his 30's, works full-time as a lifeguard on the beaches of Los Angeles. When he meets his divorced high school girlfriend and her five-year-old son after fifteen years, he considers switching to a more "serious" job.
Director: Daniel Petrie | Stars: Sam Elliott, Anne Archer, Stephen Young, Parker Stevenson
Votes: 1,791
7. Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969–1976)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama
Dr. Marcus Welby, a general practitioner, and Steven Kiley, Welby's young assistant. The two try to treat people as individuals in an age of specialized medicine and indifferent physicians.
Stars: Robert Young, James Brolin, Elena Verdugo, Pamela Hensley
Votes: 1,794
8. A Raisin in the Sun (1961)
Approved | 128 min | Drama
A substantial insurance payment could mean either financial salvation or personal ruin for a poor black family.
Director: Daniel Petrie | Stars: Sidney Poitier, Claudia McNeil, Ruby Dee, Diana Sands
Votes: 9,589
9. Cocoon: The Return (1988)
PG | 116 min | Adventure, Comedy, Mystery
The seniors return to Earth to visit their relatives. Will they all decide to go back to the planet where no one grows old, or will they be tempted to stay back on Earth?
Director: Daniel Petrie | Stars: Don Ameche, Wilford Brimley, Courteney Cox, Hume Cronyn
Votes: 17,352 | Gross: $18.92M
10. Lassie (1994)
PG | 94 min | Family, Adventure
When a family of 4 moves from Baltimore to a farm in rural Virginia, they adopt an abandoned collie. The dog becomes the son's companion and protector, helping him adapt to rural life.
Director: Daniel Petrie | Stars: Helen Slater, Tom Guiry, Jon Tenney, Brittany Boyd
Votes: 6,690 | Gross: $9.98M
11. Fort Apache the Bronx (1981)
R | 125 min | Crime, Drama
In New York City, South Bronx's main police precinct is nicknamed Fort Apache by its employees who feel like troopers surrounded by hostiles in a wild west isolated outpost.
Director: Daniel Petrie | Stars: Paul Newman, Edward Asner, Ken Wahl, Danny Aiello
Votes: 6,995 | Gross: $29.20M
12. Medical Center (1969–1976)
60 min | Drama
Located in the Los Angeles, California area, the Medical Center was an otherwise unnamed hospital complex that was part of a larger university campus.
Stars: James Daly, Chad Everett, Chris Hutson, Virginia Hawkins
Votes: 878
13. The Name of the Game (1968–1971)
TV-PG | 90 min | Adventure, Drama, Mystery
Sandy, a young woman in the research dept of Howard Publications has wild romantic daydreams about her boss Glenn Howard that confuse her sense of reality, hampering Howard in an investigation.
Stars: Gene Barry, Susan Saint James, Robert Stack, Anthony Franciosa
Votes: 698
14. Resurrection (1980)
PG | 103 min | Drama, Fantasy
A woman enters the afterlife briefly after a car crash that kills her husband. But she survives - and finds herself possessing strange powers.
Director: Daniel Petrie | Stars: Ellen Burstyn, Sam Shepard, Richard Farnsworth, Roberts Blossom
Votes: 3,422 | Gross: $3.91M
15. The Betsy (1978)
R | 125 min | Drama
The aging, retired founder of an auto giant comes out of retirement to try to develop a safe, fuel-efficient car.
Director: Daniel Petrie | Stars: Laurence Olivier, Robert Duvall, Katharine Ross, Tommy Lee Jones
Votes: 1,655 | Gross: $17.69M
16. Buster and Billie (1974)
R | 100 min | Crime, Drama
In a rural 1940s southern town, a socially awkward high school girl is taken advantage of by the boys, because it's the only way she knows to relate to boys.
Directors: Daniel Petrie, Sidney Sheldon | Stars: Jan-Michael Vincent, Joan Goodfellow, Pamela Sue Martin, Clifton James
Votes: 952 | Gross: $2.30M
17. Studio One (1948–1958)
60 min | Drama
A pinnacle of the Golden Age of Television, "Studio One" presented a wide range of memorable dramas and received eighteen Emmy nominations and five wins during its prestigious nine-year run on CBS.
Stars: Betty Furness, Paul Branson, Charlton Heston, Mary Sinclair
Votes: 330
18. Rocket Gibraltar (1988)
PG | 99 min | Drama
An old patriarch unites all members of his family for his birthday, but the group of people are full of personal and social problems.
Director: Daniel Petrie | Stars: Burt Lancaster, Suzy Amis, Patricia Clarkson, Frances Conroy
Votes: 2,187 | Gross: $0.19M
19. The Defenders (1961–1965)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama
A father and son lawyer duo take a variety of cases that often deal with the important issues of the day.
Stars: E.G. Marshall, Robert Reed, Polly Rowles, Ossie Davis
Votes: 504
20. The Murder of Mary Phagan (1988)
PG | 251 min | Crime, Drama, History
In early twentieth-century Atlanta, the murder of a young girl prompts strong reactions from the community, and ultimately leads to the arrest of a man who may actually be innocent.
Stars: Jack Lemmon, Richard Jordan, Robert Prosky, Peter Gallagher
Votes: 820
21. My Name Is Bill W. (1989 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 100 min | Drama
The story of Bill Wilson and the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Director: Daniel Petrie | Stars: James Woods, JoBeth Williams, James Garner, Gary Sinise
Votes: 1,334
22. A Howling in the Woods (1971 TV Movie)
PG | 100 min | Thriller
A disillusioned homemaker on a vacation in the woods is disturbed by her husband continually trying to get her to come home--and, more ominously, a mysterious howling at night.
Director: Daniel Petrie | Stars: Barbara Eden, Larry Hagman, John Rubinstein, Vera Miles
Votes: 533
23. Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog (1995)
PG | 81 min | Adventure, Family
Angus McCormick adopts a stray dog and names him Yellow. Several days later, while traveling along the coast of British Columbia with his father, John, he and Yellow become stranded when ... See full summary »
Director: Phillip Borsos | Stars: Jesse Bradford, Mimi Rogers, Bruce Davison, Tom Bower
Votes: 3,288 | Gross: $11.64M
24. The Dollmaker (1984 TV Movie)
142 min | Drama
During WWII, a hard-luck farmer leaves rural home for a big city factory job. Gertie, his woodcarver wife reluctantly joins. City life and reckless spending leave them in dire straits, so Gertie carves handmade dolls to support her family.
Director: Daniel Petrie | Stars: Jane Fonda, Levon Helm, Amanda Plummer, Susan Kingsley
Votes: 982
25. Playhouse 90 (1956–1961)
90 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Of the many anthology series, this is considered the most ambitious with outstanding talent in front of the camera. Attracting top ranked directors and scripts, it was often filmed live including the entire first season.
Stars: Richard Joy, Paul Lambert, Helen Kleeb, Charles Bickford
Votes: 419
26. Shirley Temple's Storybook (1958–1961)
60 min | Drama, Family, Fantasy
This was a US children's anthology series hosted and narrated by actress Shirley Temple.
Stars: Shirley Temple, Pernell Roberts, Agnes Moorehead, Jonathan Harris
Votes: 231
27. Inherit the Wind (1999 TV Movie)
PG | 113 min | Drama
Based on a real-life case in 1925, two great lawyers argue the case for and against a science teacher accused of the crime of teaching evolution.
Director: Daniel Petrie | Stars: Jack Lemmon, George C. Scott, Lane Smith, Tom Everett Scott
Votes: 2,034
28. Insight (I) (1960–1984)
30 min | Drama
This American Roman Catholic religious-themed anthology sheds light on the contemporary search for meaning, freedom, and love.
Stars: Ellwood Kieser, Pat McGeehan, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Brian Keith
Votes: 286
29. Hec Ramsey (1972–1974)
90 min | Drama, Mystery, Western
The adventures of Hec Ramsey, a turn-of-the-20th-century detective who prefers to use his brains instead of his guns.
Stars: Richard Boone, Rick Lenz, Harry Morgan, Dennis Rucker
Votes: 433
30. N.Y.P.D. (1967–1969)
30 min | Crime, Drama
The three detectives fight every kind of criminal all over New York City. The show featured many actual New York City locations, as well as episodes based on real New York City police cases.
Stars: Jack Warden, Robert Hooks, Frank Converse, Ted Beniades
Votes: 344
31. Moon of the Wolf (1972 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 75 min | Horror, Thriller
After several locals are viciously murdered, a Louisiana sheriff starts to suspect he may be dealing with a werewolf.
Director: Daniel Petrie | Stars: David Janssen, Barbara Rush, Bradford Dillman, John Beradino
Votes: 1,936
32. Intimate Portrait (1990–2005)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography
Find out more about the women you love and admire who have made their mark in movies, music, politics, sports, and more in these "Intimate Portraits."
Stars: Linda Emond, Laurent Lederer, Lisa Friedman, Meredith Vieira
Votes: 421
33. The United States Steel Hour (1953–1963)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
In this live drama series, over two hundred live plays, covering all aspects of society, were shown.
Stars: Richard Kiley, Betsy Palmer, Edward Andrews, Biff McGuire
Votes: 198
34. Square Dance (1987)
PG-13 | 112 min | Drama, Romance
A 13-year-old girl changes a pleasant life in the countryside for a troubled life in the city.
Director: Daniel Petrie | Stars: Jason Robards, Jane Alexander, Winona Ryder, Rob Lowe
Votes: 1,075 | Gross: $0.23M
35. Kraft Theatre (1947–1958)
60 min | Drama
A well-received anthology series presenting live television dramas.
Stars: Ed Herlihy, Vaughn Taylor, Valerie Cossart, Dan Morgan
Votes: 223
36. The Neptune Factor (1973)
G | 98 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
When an underwater ocean lab is lost in a earthquake, an advanced submarine is sent down to find it and encounters terrible danger.
Director: Daniel Petrie | Stars: Ben Gazzara, Walter Pidgeon, Ernest Borgnine, Yvette Mimieux
Votes: 1,302
37. The Bold Ones: The New Doctors (1969–1973)
60 min | Drama
The cases of well-respected neurosurgeon Dr. David Craig and his two young charges.
Stars: David Hartman, E.G. Marshall, John Saxon, Robert Walden
Votes: 164
38. Omnibus (1952–1961)
55 min | Drama, History, Music
Omnibus was a television program that sought to provide the best of what television could provide as the highest common denominator of intellectual curiosity and interest. This level of programing excellence has not been achieved again.
Stars: Alistair Cooke, Leonard Bernstein, Joseph N. Welch, Helen Hayes
Votes: 218
39. Strange Report (1969–1971)
60 min | Drama, Mystery
Retired Scotland Yard commissioner Adam Strange investigates bizarre mysteries in "Swinging Sixties" London.
Stars: Anthony Quayle, Kaz Garas, Anneke Wills, Charles Lloyd Pack
Votes: 176
40. The Doctors and the Nurses (1962–1965)
60 min | Drama
The story takes place in a large hospital and revolves around two nurses, Liz Thorpe (Shirl Conway), the older head nurse, and Gail Lucas, the naive student nurse. The two nurses were ... See full summary »
Stars: Shirl Conway, Zina Bethune, Michael Tolan, Joseph Campanella
Votes: 113
41. The Bay Boy (1984)
R | 107 min | Drama
A teenage boy living in a Cape Breton coal mining community during the 1930's finds himself contemplating life and is haunted by a murder he witnessed in town.
Director: Daniel Petrie | Stars: Liv Ullmann, Kiefer Sutherland, Peter Donat, Alan Scarfe
Votes: 752 | Gross: $0.16M
42. Eleanor and Franklin (1976)
203 min | Biography, Drama, Romance
The story of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, from early youth to his election as President of the United States, as told from Eleanor's point of view.
Stars: David Huffman, Mackenzie Phillips, Lilia Skala, Ed Flanders
Votes: 387
43. The Bramble Bush (1960)
93 min | Drama
A handsome and successful young doctor returns to his home town in New England to see his dying friend for one last time. However, his friend wants to die because he is suffering so much ... See full summary »
Director: Daniel Petrie | Stars: Richard Burton, Barbara Rush, Jack Carson, Angie Dickinson
Votes: 284
44. Goodyear Playhouse (1951–1957)
60 min | Drama
The show featured original plays plus plays adapted from works.
Stars: Walter Matthau, David White, Constance Ford, Kim Stanley
Votes: 113
45. Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963–1967)
60 min | Adventure, Comedy, Crime
Legendary entertainer Bob Hope hosted, and occasionally starred in, one of the last major anthology series on network television, featuring many of Hollywood's top names, including quite a few who didn't do much television otherwise
Stars: Bob Hope, Jack Weston, Jack Kelly, John Francis
Votes: 239
46. Blue Desert (1990)
R | 97 min | Thriller
Two men rattle a comic-book artist who has moved to a desert town after her trauma in New York.
Director: Bradley Battersby | Stars: D.B. Sweeney, Courteney Cox, Craig Sheffer, Philip Baker Hall
Votes: 620
47. The Spy with a Cold Nose (1966)
Not Rated | 93 min | Comedy
A dog with a spying device under its skin is sent to the Russian government as a present. When the Russians send the dog to a veterinary, British spy must get to the dog first and retrieve the spying device.
Director: Daniel Petrie | Stars: Laurence Harvey, Daliah Lavi, Lionel Jeffries, Eric Sykes
Votes: 178
48. East Side/West Side (1963–1964)
60 min | Drama
In this weekly drama show, George C. Scott plays a dedicated social worker trying to solve the problems of his clients in the fascinating mix of cultures that makes up New York City.
Stars: George C. Scott, Elizabeth Wilson, Cicely Tyson, Linden Chiles
Votes: 207
49. The Elgin Hour (1954–1955)
60 min | Drama
A drama series that ran every other week, attracted top notch actors and actresses, and was broadcast from New York City.
Stars: John Cassavetes, William Redfield, Polly Bergen, E.G. Marshall
Votes: 51
50. 'Way Out (1961)
25 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
"'Way Out" was a drama in the macabre genre was broadcast each week hosted by Roald Dahl.
Stars: Roald Dahl, Paul Tremaine, Richard Morse, George Turner
Votes: 191