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1. Actors Reporter Interviews (2009–2019)
26 min | Talk-Show
Exclusive up-close and personal interviews with working actors and the entertainment industry.
Stars: Joe Sabatino, Yi Tian, Brett Walkow, Danika Quinn
Votes: 29
2.
The Rookies (1972–1976)
Episode:
From Out of the Darkness
(1976)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama
There's a robbery and the security guard there is killed. Terry shows up and sees that the man who was killed is the father of the girl he was once involved with. While the robbers are ... See full summary »
Director: Randal Kleiser | Stars: Georg Stanford Brown, Sam Melville, Bruce Fairbairn, Kate Jackson
Votes: 19
3.
Family (1976–1980)
Episode:
A Right and Proper Goodbye
(1976)
TV-PG | Drama, Family
Hattie, Kate's headstrong mother, pays a final visit to the family. She attempts to hide a serious illness, but takes Buddy into her confidence. Kate eventually realizes that Hattie can no ... See full summary »
Director: Randal Kleiser | Stars: Sada Thompson, James Broderick, Elayne Heilveil, Gary Frank
Votes: 61
4.
Family (1976–1980)
Episode:
A Special Kind of Loving
(1976)
TV-PG | Drama, Family
Willie meets Salina McGee and falls in love, leading to Buddy's jealousy, who needs him to help her overcome her fear of diving.
Director: Randal Kleiser | Stars: Sada Thompson, James Broderick, Elayne Heilveil, Gary Frank
Votes: 57
5. The Speech JFK Never Gave (2017)
4 min | Short, History
The speech that John F. Kennedy was to have given on November 22, 1963, the day of his assassination.
Director: Randal Kleiser | Stars: Caspar Phillipson, Randal Kleiser
Votes: 14
6. Grease on DVD Launch Party (2006 Video)
15 min | Documentary, Short, Music
Extra Short of Grease's DVD Rockin' Edition, which features the all-cast DVD release party.
Stars: Stockard Channing, Jeff Conaway, Didi Conn, Jamie Donnelly
Votes: 18
7.
ABC Weekend Specials (1977–1995)
Episode:
Portrait of Grandpa Doc
(1977)
TV-Y | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
"Grandpa Doc" is a doctor that encourages his grandson to one day become an artist.
Director: Randal Kleiser | Stars: Melvyn Douglas, Bruce Davison, Keith Blanchard, Barbara Rush
Votes: 34
8.
Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969–1976)
Episode:
The Strange Behavior of Paul Kelland
(1975)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama
A structural engineer develops severe mood swings and alternating periods of insomnia and drowsiness causing deep concern for his wife as well as Welby and Kiley.
Director: Randal Kleiser | Stars: Robert Young, James Brolin, Elena Verdugo, Pamela Hensley
Votes: 12
9. 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: 52,763
10. Defrost: The Virtual Series (2019 TV Short)
5 min | Short, Drama, Sci-Fi
After being cryogenically frozen for 30 years, Joan Garrison awakens to meet her aged family.
Director: Randal Kleiser | Stars: Bruce Davison, Harry Hamlin, Tanna Frederick, Carl Weathers
Votes: 26
11.
Starsky and Hutch (1975–1979)
Episode:
Nightmare
(1976)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Two thugs rape and assault a mentally challenged teen-aged girl. Bad news for them: Lisa is a friend of Starsky & Hutch's, who will now stop at nothing to see them put behind bars.
Director: Randal Kleiser | Stars: David Soul, Paul Michael Glaser, Antonio Fargas, Bernie Hamilton
Votes: 270
12. ABC Weekend Specials (1977–1995)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A youth anthology series focusing primarily on adaptations of children's literature.
Stars: Willie Tyler, Frank Welker, Hal Smith, Janet Waldo
Votes: 351
13. The Gathering (1977 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 94 min | Drama
A dying father pulls his torn family back together for a last Christmas.
Director: Randal Kleiser | Stars: Edward Asner, Maureen Stapleton, Rebecca Balding, Sarah Cunningham
Votes: 811
14.
Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969–1976)
Episode:
To Father a Child
(1974)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama
Dr. Welby meets with a young couple, the Brechts, who are dealing with infertility issues. The physician suggests several alternatives including artificial insemination but meet resistance from the husband.
Director: Randal Kleiser | Stars: Robert Young, James Brolin, Elena Verdugo, Ron Ely
Votes: 15
15. In Search of Tomorrow (2022)
305 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi
A nostalgic journey through '80s sci-fi films, exploring their impact and relevance today, told by the artists who made them and by those who were inspired to turn their visions into reality.
Director: David A. Weiner | Stars: Catherine Mary Stewart, Sean Young, Clancy Brown, Wil Wheaton
Votes: 1,064
16.
Starsky and Hutch (1975–1979)
Episode:
The Crying Child
(1977)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
When their schoolteacher friend, Carol Wade, discovers a terrible secret about one of her students, she turns to Starsky and Hutch for help. They learn about the challenges facing the Child Abuse Unit.
Directors: Georg Stanford Brown, Randal Kleiser | Stars: David Soul, Paul Michael Glaser, Antonio Fargas, Bernie Hamilton
Votes: 241
17. Family (1976–1980)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Family
The joys and heartaches of the Lawrence family of Pasadena, California.
Stars: Sada Thompson, James Broderick, Gary Frank, Kristy McNichol
Votes: 2,058
18. The Fabulous Allan Carr (2017)
90 min | Documentary, Biography
Allan Carr built his bombastic reputation producing the hit movie GREASE and Broadway sensation LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, but it all came crashing down after he conceived the notorious 1989 Academy Awards.
Director: Jeffrey Schwarz | Stars: Tom Hanks, Patrick Swayze, John Travolta, Jodie Foster
Votes: 374
19. The Making of 'Summer Lovers' (1982 TV Short)
12 min | Documentary, Short
Documentary about the making of the teen sex comedy, Summer Lovers.
Director: William Riead | Stars: Carole Cook, Peter Gallagher, Daryl Hannah, Randal Kleiser
Votes: 20
20. Life After the Navigator (2020)
91 min | Documentary
A documentary that not only celebrates the classic film Flight of the Navigator (1986), but also looks at the life of its child star, Joey Cramer.
Director: Lisa Downs | Stars: Joey Cramer, Veronica Cartwright, Cliff De Young, Howard Hesseman
Votes: 526
21. Late Summer (2001)
Not Rated | 28 min | Short, Drama
A photographer remembers that special summer that he spent with his somewhat older cousin, the feelings that were awakened, and the unexpected turn of events behind his "best" photo.
Director: David Ottenhouse | Stars: Christopher Nee, Erol Zeybekoglu, Sheila Stasack, Robert Walsh
Votes: 407
22. CinemAbility: The Art of Inclusion (2012)
PG-13 | 98 min | Documentary
An investigation into the way media portrayals impact the actual inclusion of people with disabilities in society.
Director: Jenni Gold | Stars: Kyle MacLachlan, Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, Geena Davis
Votes: 124
23. Maltin on Movies (2014 Podcast Series)
Documentary
Stars: Leonard Maltin, Jessie Maltin, Ron Perlman, Julie Hagerty
Votes: 7
24. The Reversal of Richard Sun (1970)
55 min | Action, Sci-Fi
Follows the rise and fall of rebel leader in a post-apocalyptic world.
Director: John Milius | Stars: Richard Martens, John Milius, Madeline MacCaul, Leonard Hensley
Votes: 26
25. The Nina Foch Course for Filmmakers and Actors (2010 Video)
240 min | Documentary
A presentation of the late classic actress Nina Foch's courses for filmmakers and actors which she held at USC School of Cinematic Arts since the 1960s.
Director: Randal Kleiser | Stars: Nina Foch, Dan Algierz, Josh Allen, Zoe Allen-Pohle
Votes: 30
26. John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John: You're the One That I Want (1978 Music Video)
3 min | Short, Music
The music videos for "You're the One That I Want are excerpts from the film Grease.
Director: Randal Kleiser | Stars: John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Didi Conn, Jamie Donnelly
Votes: 27
27. Behind the Music (1997–2021)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, Music
Musical artists, their careers, their highs, their lows and everything in between are profiled and interviewed.
Stars: Jim Forbes, David Wild, Alexander Milas, Eddie Trunk
Votes: 1,665
28. Milius (2013)
PG | 103 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
A look at the life of filmmaker John Milius.
Directors: Joey Figueroa, Zak Knutson | Stars: John Milius, Ethan Milius, Amanda Milius, Walter Murch
Votes: 2,194
29. Grease Day USA (1978 TV Movie)
48 min | Documentary
The star-studded premiere party for "Grease," featuring numerous unrelated musical performances.
Director: Glen Swanson | Stars: John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Debby Boone, Elayne Boosler
Votes: 51
30. Bravo Profiles (1998–2004)
Documentary, Biography
Bravo network TV series that profiles creative artists in many fields.
Stars: Tony Roberts, Norman Jewison, Michael Musto, Brad Pitt
Votes: 37
31. The Time, the Place, the Motion: Remembering Grease (2006 Video)
22 min | Documentary, Short
Stars: Patricia Birch, Bill Butler, Allan Carr, Stockard Channing
Votes: 26
32.
Starsky and Hutch (1975–1979)
Episode:
Terror on the Docks
(1975)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A criminal investigation becomes personal for Hutch when he learns the homicidal maniac among a band of thieving dockworkers is engaged to marry Hutch's childhood friend Nancy.
Director: Randal Kleiser | Stars: David Soul, Paul Michael Glaser, Antonio Fargas, Bernie Hamilton
Votes: 285
33.
Hollywood Icons (2021– )
Episode:
John Travolta: Dancefloor Star, Comeback King
(2021)
Documentary
The life and career of John Travolta, an American actor and singer who rose to fame during the 1970s, are examined.
Director: Sarah Ager | Stars: David Grant, Ali Plumb, Wensley Clarkson, Kathryn Kinley
Votes: 6
34. Grease (1978)
PG | 110 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance
Good girl Sandy Olsson and greaser Danny Zuko fell in love over the summer. When they unexpectedly discover they're now in the same high school, will they be able to rekindle their romance?
Director: Randal Kleiser | Stars: John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing, Jeff Conaway
Votes: 300,737 | Gross: $188.76M
35. Honey I Blew Up the Kid: The Making of 'Honey I Blew Up the Kid' (1992 Video)
6 min | Documentary, Short
Stars: Robert Oliveri, Thomas G. Smith, Randal Kleiser, Leslie Dilley
Votes: 19
36. The 30th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1978 TV Special)
210 min | Reality-TV
Primetime Emmy Award is the main American award in area of television, annually handed by the American television academy.
Director: Clark Jones | Stars: Alan Alda, Jack Albertson, Robert Alda, Melissa Sue Anderson
Votes: 59
37. It's My Party (1996)
R | 110 min | Drama, Romance
Nick "Eric Roberts", is nearing the end of a 3-year battle with AIDS and makes arrangements to die. He hosts a party to say goodbye to friends and family. His ex-partner, Brandon "Gregory Harrison", attends and things get complicated.
Director: Randal Kleiser | Stars: Eric Roberts, Gregory Harrison, Margaret Cho, Bruce Davison
Votes: 3,221 | Gross: $0.62M
38. Honey, I Shrunk the Audience (1994)
Unrated | 23 min | Short, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Wayne Szalinski is receiving the Inventor of the Year Award for his shrink ray. When attempting to demonstrate it, it goes haywire and ends up shrinking you, the audience, instead.
Director: Randal Kleiser | Stars: Brian To, Eric Idle, Katherine LaNasa, Rick Moranis
Votes: 1,885
39. All Together Now (1975 TV Movie)
90 min | Drama
Four orphaned children have 30 days to prove that they can remain together as a family without adult supervision. Based on a true story.
Director: Randal Kleiser | Stars: John Rubinstein, Glynnis O'Connor, Brad Savage, Helen Hunt
Votes: 44
40. Starsky and Hutch (1975–1979)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Two streetwise cops bust criminals in their red-and-white Ford Gran Torino, with the help of police snitch, Huggy Bear.
Stars: David Soul, Paul Michael Glaser, Antonio Fargas, Bernie Hamilton
Votes: 10,653
41. 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
42. Lucas Tanner (1974–1975)
60 min | Drama, Sport
Lucas Tanner changes careers after a grievous personal tragedy, taking up teaching in suburban St. Louis. He approaches it in an idealistic fashion, rebeling against the rules that keep him from connecting to the students.
Stars: David Hartman, Robbie Rist, Trish Soodik, Rosemary Murphy
Votes: 153
43. Días de cine (1991– )
60 min | News
Antonio Gasset hosts this show in which recently released movies and DVDs are thoughtfully discussed in a documentary-like way.
Stars: Gerardo Sánchez, Elena S. Sánchez, Antonio Gasset, Cayetana Guillén Cuervo
Votes: 334
44. Peege (1973)
28 min | Drama, Short
An ailing elderly woman is visited by her family in a nursing home, but only her young grandson cares enough to stay and talk with her.
Director: Randal Kleiser | Stars: Bruce Davison, Barbara Rush, Jeanette Nolan, William Schallert
Votes: 143
45. Flight of the Navigator (1986)
PG | 90 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
In 1978, a boy travels eight years into the future and has an adventure with an intelligent, wisecracking alien ship.
Director: Randal Kleiser | Stars: Joey Cramer, Paul Reubens, Cliff De Young, Veronica Cartwright
Votes: 51,714 | Gross: $18.56M
46. Commitment to Life (2023)
115 min | Documentary
Against a rich Hollywood backdrop, "Commitment to Life" documents the true story of the fight against HIV/AIDS in Los Angeles - and how an intrepid group of people living with HIV/AIDS, ... See full summary »
Director: Jeffrey Schwarz | Stars: Tom Cruise, Tom Hanks, Mark Wahlberg, Robin Williams
Votes: 48
47. The Rookies (1972–1976)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama
The trials and adventures of three young police officers.
Stars: Georg Stanford Brown, Sam Melville, Gerald S. O'Loughlin, Kate Jackson
Votes: 1,234
48. White Fang (I) (1991)
PG | 107 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Jack London's classic adventure story about the friendship developed between a Yukon gold hunter and the mixed dog-wolf he rescues from the hands of a man who mistreats him.
Director: Randal Kleiser | Stars: Ethan Hawke, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Jed, Seymour Cassel
Votes: 22,466 | Gross: $34.79M
49. Hollywood's Best Film Directors (2009–2018)
26 min | Biography
Looks at Hollywood's best or luckiest directors.
Stars: Francis Ford Coppola, George Lucas, William Friedkin, Chris Columbus
Votes: 133
50. Grease: The Moves Behind the Music (2006 Video)
8 min | Documentary, Short, Musical
Short documentary extra of the DVD Rockin' Edition of Grease, talking about the choreographs of the film Musical Grease.
Stars: Patricia Birch, Bill Butler, Jeff Conaway, Didi Conn
Votes: 15