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1. Television Parts (1985 TV Movie)
Comedy, Music
Directors: Micky Dolenz, William Dear, Alan Myerson | Stars: Jay Leno, Jerry Lee Lewis, Michael Nesmith
Votes: 18
2. Michael Nesmith in Television Parts (1985)
30 min | Comedy, Music
Stars: Oliver Dear, John Hobbs, Twyla Littleton, Bill Martin
Votes: 48
3.
Covington Cross (1992)
Episode:
Armus Returns
(1992)
Adventure, History
Armus, Sir Thomas' eldest son, returns home after eight years of fighting in the Crusades. He joins the family on their annual reluctant journey to pay the king's taxes to the Duke of ... See full summary »
Director: James Keach | Stars: Nigel Terry, Cherie Lunghi, James Faulkner, Jonathan Firth
Votes: 16
4. Television Parts Home Companion (1985 Video)
40 min | Short, Comedy, Musical
40 minute compilation taken from the Michael Nesmith TV series, featuring four music videos sandwiched between comedy sketches.
Directors: William Dear, Alan Myerson | Stars: Michael Nesmith, Joe Allaine, Bobbie Bates, Billy Beck
Votes: 22
5. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
A famous guest host stars in parodies and sketches created by the cast of this witty show.
Stars: The Saturday Night Live Band, Don Pardo, Darrell Hammond, Kenan Thompson
Votes: 52,819
6. Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas (1984 TV Special)
46 min | Comedy
Detailing Garry's trip to Vegas for his show, including some sketches before and after the performance.
Director: William Dear | Stars: Garry Shandling, Joe Behar, Zane Buzby, Susan Dear
Votes: 47
7. Nick Danger in the Case of the Missing Yolk (1983 Video)
60 min | Comedy
The Yolks, a poor hillbilly family, are transported to a high-tech, futuristic home with all the latest gadgets, doo-dads and labor-saving devices. They soon begin to realize that their old... See full summary »
Director: William Dear | Stars: Philip Austin, Peter Bergman, Phil Proctor, Wendy Cutler
Votes: 78
8. Elephant Parts (1981 Video)
60 min | Comedy, Music
A collection of comedy skits and music videos, such as a game-show spoof called "Name That Drug", a visit to the office of the Clandestine Typing Service, and a man providing a skewed ... See full summary »
Director: William Dear | Stars: Michael Nesmith, Bill Martin, Lark Geib, Robert Ackerman
Votes: 399
9. Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce (1986 Video)
90 min | Comedy, Musical
A montage of sketch comedy and music videos.
Directors: Ed Bianchi, William Dear, Graham Henman, Alan Myerson, Michael Nesmith | Stars: Billy Beck, Ed Begley Jr., Brian Bradley, Bunny Briggs
Votes: 88
10.
Amazing Stories (1985–1987)
Episode:
Mummy Daddy
(1985)
Not Rated | 25 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
A dedicated actor in a realistic mummy costume that he can't take off is shooting a movie in a swamp. When he hears his wife is in labor, he runs towards the town but the local rednecks think he's the real deal and form a posse.
Director: William Dear | Stars: Tom Harrison, Bronson Pinchot, Brion James, Tracey Walter
Votes: 879
11. Dinosaurs (1991–1994)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
This show follows the life of a family of dinosaurs, living in a modern world. They have televisions, refrigerators, et cetera. The only humans around are cavemen, who are viewed as pets and wild animals.
Stars: Stuart Pankin, Allan Trautman, Jessica Walter, Leif Tilden
Votes: 21,786
12. Blue Collar (1978)
R | 114 min | Crime, Drama
When three automotive factory workers who're struggling financially try to steal from their own labor union, they discover corruption, and reluctantly decide to use this information for blackmail.
Director: Paul Schrader | Stars: Richard Pryor, Harvey Keitel, Yaphet Kotto, Ed Begley Jr.
Votes: 10,666
13. Covington Cross (1992)
60 min | Adventure, History
In 14th-century England, the Grey family--widower Thomas Grey and his children--deal with romance, political intrigue, and war.
Stars: Nigel Terry, Cherie Lunghi, James Faulkner, Jonathan Firth
Votes: 325
14.
Dinosaurs (1991–1994)
Episode:
The Mighty Megalosaurus
(1991)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Earl tells Baby the story of how he came into the world... a story in which he asks for a raise from Mr. Richfield and has to choose between buying Fran a new cookware set or buying himself a 90-inch television set.
Director: William Dear | Stars: Dave Goelz, Bill Barretta, Stuart Pankin, Allan Trautman
Votes: 404
15. Amazing Stories (1985–1987)
TV-PG | 30 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Truly amazing, fantastical, funny, and odd, and sometimes scary, sad, and endearing stories are portrayed. Many famous actors, actresses, and directors made guest appearances.
Stars: Charles Durning, Douglas Seale, Sharon Spelman, Louis Giambalvo
Votes: 6,427
16. The Wonderful World of Disney (1997–2023)
TV-G | 120 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Experience the magic and adventure from Walt Disney world of color.
Stars: David Sparrow, Will Friedle, Joe Dinicol, Laurie Murdoch
Votes: 1,074
18. Amazing Stories (1986 TV Movie)
111 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
A compilation of episodes from the anthology SF/Fantasy TV series.
Directors: William Dear, Steven Spielberg, Robert Zemeckis | Stars: Scott Coffey, Kevin Costner, Tom Harrison, Christopher Lloyd
Votes: 989
19.
Harry and the Hendersons (1991–1993)
Episode:
The Arrival
(1991)
Comedy, Family, Fantasy
The Henderson family return from their vacation and find out they took an eight foot sasquatch named Harry with them. They decide to nurse him, and they end up letting him stay with them.
Director: Frank Bonner | Stars: Bruce Davison, Molly Cheek, Zachary Bostrom, Carol-Ann Merrill
Votes: 22
20. Hardcore (1979)
R | 108 min | Crime, Drama
A religious businessman from Michigan has to venture into the world of pornography in California, desperately searching for his runaway teenage daughter.
Director: Paul Schrader | Stars: George C. Scott, Peter Boyle, Season Hubley, Dick Sargent
Votes: 13,946
21. The Perfect Game (2009)
PG | 118 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Based on a true story, a group of boys from Monterrey, Mexico who became the first non-U.S. team to win the Little League World Series.
Director: William Dear | Stars: Clifton Collins Jr., Cheech Marin, Moises Arias, Jake T. Austin
Votes: 4,194 | Gross: $1.09M
22. Razor (2016)
PG-13 | 87 min | Comedy
A young couple (Jake and Violet) travel to visit Aunt Rose in Arizona when they come across a religious cult frozen in time right out of 1890 who believe God has given them a Hyena (Razor) ... See full summary »
Director: James P. Lay | Stars: Sid Haig, John Fremont, Tanya Dempsey, Ernie Lively
Votes: 17
23.
Covington Cross (1992)
Episode:
Pilot
(1992)
Adventure, History
King Edward asks Sir Thomas Grey to hear John Mullens' proposition for ending the enmity between their families. Baron Mullens proposes an arranged marriage between his eldest son, Henry of... See full summary »
Director: William Dear | Stars: Nigel Terry, Cherie Lunghi, James Faulkner, Jonathan Firth
Votes: 19
24. The Rocketeer (1991)
PG | 108 min | Action, Adventure, Family
A young pilot stumbles onto a prototype jetpack that allows him to become a high-flying masked hero.
Director: Joe Johnston | Stars: Billy Campbell, Jennifer Connelly, Alan Arkin, Timothy Dalton
Votes: 61,857 | Gross: $46.70M
25. The Wannabes Starring Savvy (2009–2010)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Music
This comedy sitcom follows six performing art school tweens who "wanna be" pop stars, even if it they have to dressing up like fruit and rocking out in a local cafe.
Stars: Drew Reinartz, Shaylen Carroll, Andrew Bowen Stern, Sarah Gabrielle LeMaire
Votes: 78
26. A Pickle (2008)
Not Rated | 12 min | Short, Family, Sport
An unlikely friendship emerges that challenges a young boy and will define his life forever.
Director: Karen Nielsen | Stars: William B. Davis, Cainan Wiebe, Brendan Meyer, Willem Jacobson
Votes: 27
27.
Amazing Stories (1985–1987)
Episode:
Gather Ye Acorns
(1986)
Not Rated | 25 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Jonathan Quick, the bane of his practical parents' existence, takes an ancient tree troll's advice to pack up his treasured comic-book collection and follow his heart. And so, fifty years later..
Director: Norman Reynolds | Stars: Mark Hamill, David Rappaport, Lois De Banzie, Mary Jo Deschanel
Votes: 384
28. Darkman (1990)
R | 96 min | Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller
A brilliant scientist left for dead returns to exact revenge on the people who burned him alive.
Director: Sam Raimi | Stars: Liam Neeson, Frances McDormand, Colin Friels, Larry Drake
Votes: 69,960 | Gross: $33.88M
29. Wild America (1997)
PG | 106 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Three brothers who are obsessed with animals are given permission from their parents to travel around America with a camera documenting wildlife.
Director: William Dear | Stars: Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Devon Sawa, Scott Bairstow, Frances Fisher
Votes: 8,036 | Gross: $7.32M
30. School of Life (2005 TV Movie)
PG | 111 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
A new teacher squares off against his crusty competitor for a teacher of the year award.
Director: William Dear | Stars: David Paymer, Ryan Reynolds, John Astin, Andrew Robb
Votes: 6,205
31. Masters of Fantasy (1994–1998)
25 min | Documentary
A biographical series profiling well-known creators of science fiction and fantasy media.
Stars: Roger Corman, Ray Hamberger, Bob Burns, Gale Anne Hurd
Votes: 7
32. Angels in the Outfield (1994)
PG | 102 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
When a boy prays for a chance to have a family if the California Angels win the pennant, angels are assigned to make that possible.
Director: William Dear | Stars: Danny Glover, Brenda Fricker, Tony Danza, Christopher Lloyd
Votes: 34,511 | Gross: $50.24M
33. Harry and the Hendersons (1987)
PG | 110 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
The Henderson family adopt a friendly Sasquatch but have a hard time trying to keep the legend of 'Bigfoot' a secret.
Director: William Dear | Stars: John Lithgow, Melinda Dillon, Margaret Langrick, Joshua Rudoy
Votes: 38,324 | Gross: $29.76M
34. A Mile in His Shoes (2011 TV Movie)
PG | 89 min | Drama, Family, Sport
Mickey Tussler, an autistic pitcher, joins a minor-league baseball team and has a profound effect on the team and manager Arthur "Murph" Murphy over the course of a season.
Director: William Dear | Stars: Luke Schroder, Dean Cain, George Canyon, Chilton Crane
Votes: 792
35. Northville Cemetery Massacre (1976)
R | 83 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Mayhem starts when a gang of bikers is accused of a sadistic rape in a small town.
Directors: William Dear, Thomas Van Dyke | Stars: David Hyry, J. Craig Collicut, Carson Jackson, Jan Sisk
Votes: 389
36. Simon Says Chopped Chiseled and Charred (2009 Video)
Not Rated | 15 min | Short
Director: Oliver Dear | Stars: Greg Cipes, Oliver Dear, William Dear, Carrie Finn
Votes: 5
37. If Looks Could Kill (1991)
PG-13 | 88 min | Action, Comedy
Michael has to take summer class in French, a class trip to France, to graduate high school. He is, however, mistaken for an agent and people try to kill him. There are 007 style cars, cuties, crooks etc.
Director: William Dear | Stars: Richard Grieco, Linda Hunt, Roger Rees, Robin Bartlett
Votes: 7,697 | Gross: $7.79M
38.
Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode:
Robert Hays/14 Karat Soul/Joe 'King' Carrasco & The Crowns
(1981)
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
The host for the episode is Robert Hayes, and the musical guests are Joe 'King' Carrasco & The Crown and 14 Karat Soul. The skits for this episode are as follows: Ted Koppel announces that ... See full summary »
Directors: Dave Wilson, William Dear, Scott Sorenson | Stars: Robert Hays, Denny Dillon, Gilbert Gottfried, Gail Matthius
Votes: 74
39. Harry and the Hendersons (1991–1993)
30 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
A human family adopts a Sasquatch as their pet.
Stars: Bruce Davison, Molly Cheek, Zachary Bostrom, Carol-Ann Merrill
Votes: 1,491
40.
Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode:
Ray Sharkey/Jack Bruce & Friends
(1981)
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
The host for the episode is Ray Sharkey, and the musical guest is Jack Bruce & Friends. The skits for this episode are as follows: Jimmy the Weasel tells the truth and gets a bullet for his... See full summary »
Directors: Dave Wilson, William Dear, Michael Nesmith | Stars: Ray Sharkey, Denny Dillon, Gilbert Gottfried, Gail Matthius
Votes: 83
41. Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann (1982)
PG | 94 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
A maverick motorbike racer wanders into a top-secret time-travel research test site which unintentionally teleports him to the mid-1800s and ends up having to fight violent outlaws for his survival.
Director: William Dear | Stars: Fred Ward, Belinda Bauer, Peter Coyote, Richard Masur
Votes: 2,510
42. Balloon Farm (1999 TV Movie)
TV-G | 92 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Uplifting tale about a man who grows a crop of colored balloons.
Director: William Dear | Stars: Rip Torn, Mara Wilson, Roberts Blossom, Fredric Lehne
Votes: 380
43. Nymph (1973)
R | 80 min | Drama
A family emergency sends a college student and his girlfriend into the wintry wilds of northern Michigan to find his father, who is deer hunting with two World War II buddies.
Director: William Dear | Stars: Margaret Kramer, Burton Dunning, Jack Donachie, Bob Charlton
Votes: 13
44.
The Wonderful World of Disney (1997–2023)
Episode:
Santa Who?
(2000)
Not Rated | 92 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Santa suffers a case of amnesia on the eve of his busiest season.
Director: William Dear | Stars: Leslie Nielsen, Steven Eckholdt, Robyn Lively, Max Morrow
Votes: 2,146
45. Midnight Stallion (2013)
Not Rated | 97 min | Action, Drama, Family
15 year old Megan Shephard and her parents will do anything to save their struggling farm. When the family discovers a wild stallion in a nearby forest they begin to wonder if this could be the answer to their prayers. Kris Kristofferson and Joedelle Ferland star in this heartwarming and inspiring tale that celebrates the spirit of family and the amazing courage and determination it takes to ... See full summary »
Director: William Dear | Stars: Kris Kristofferson, Jodelle Ferland, Chelah Horsdal, Matt Mazur
Votes: 446
46. The Sandlot: Heading Home (2007 Video)
PG | 96 min | Family, Sport
Successful, arrogant baseball superstar Tommy "Santa" Santorelli travels back in time to 1976 and relives his boyhood days on the sandlot baseball team, and has the chance to this time choose friendship over glory.
Director: William Dear | Stars: Danny Nucci, Luke Perry, Keanu Pires, Sarah Deakins
Votes: 2,272
47. Moontrap (1988)
R | 92 min | Horror, Sci-Fi
NASA finds remains of an ancient humanoid race on the Moon that left behind deadly robots.
Director: Robert Dyke | Stars: Walter Koenig, Bruce Campbell, Leigh Lombardi, Robert Kurcz
Votes: 3,794
48. Good Morning America (1975– )
TV-G | 120 min | News, Talk-Show
They present the news and information source of the day's topics and journalism.
Stars: Lara Spencer, Ginger Zee, Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos
Votes: 2,032
49. Mr. Troop Mom (2008 TV Movie)
G | 84 min | Comedy, Family
Funnyman George Lopez stars in this family misadventure as a dad who volunteers to chaperone his daughter's camping troop - unaware he'll be the only guy in a world of girls.
Director: William Dear | Stars: George Lopez, Daniela Bobadilla, Jane Lynch, Julia Benson
Votes: 929
50. The Foursome (2006)
PG-13 | 80 min | Comedy
Four old friends reconnect at their 20-year college reunion.
Director: William Dear | Stars: Kevin Dillon, John Shaw, Chris Gauthier, Paul Jarrett
Votes: 561