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1.
The Deputy (1959–1961)
Episode:
The Silent Gun
(1960)
TV-PG | 30 min | Western
A mute gunfighter with a distinctive scar around his throat arrives in Silver City and proceeds to provoke two gunfights, resulting in the deaths of the two citizens. Even though the mayor ... See full summary »
Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Henry Fonda, Allen Case, Wallace Ford, Betty Lou Keim
Votes: 29
2.
The Deputy (1959–1961)
Episode:
The Hidden Motive
(1960)
TV-PG | 30 min | Western
While trying to arrest a notorious band of cattle rustlers, Clay shoots a childhood friend who approached him from behind. Clay is stricken with remorse, since he's not sure if the man was ... See full summary »
Directors: Sidney Lanfield, Robert B. Sinclair | Stars: Henry Fonda, Allen Case, Wallace Ford, Betty Lou Keim
Votes: 31
3. 87th Precinct (1961–1962)
60 min | Crime, Drama
Manhattan's 87th precinct forms the backdrop for this grim and gritty police drama based on the long-running series of novels by Ed McBain. Storylines focus on neighborhood crime, and the ... See full summary »
Stars: Robert Lansing, Ron Harper, Gregory Walcott, Norman Fell
Votes: 196
4.
Tales of Wells Fargo (1957–1962)
Episode:
Hometown Doctor
(1962)
TV-14 | 60 min | Western
Cattle drovers waiting to deliver their beef to the railhead at Gloribee are making life miserable for the townspeople, but Jim Hardie won't accept the stock until they're cleared by a ... See full summary »
Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Dale Robertson, William Demarest, Richard Long, Ken Scott
Votes: 38
5.
Wagon Train (1957–1965)
Episode:
The Jean LeBec Story
(1957)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
The train cannot get supplies after a member kills the son of the man who owns most of St. Joseph in self-defense. He escapes with the help of Flint but when he learns the train is still being denied supplies he returns to face hanging.
Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Ward Bond, Robert Horton, Ricardo Montalban, Joanna Moore
Votes: 142
6. M Squad (1957–1960)
Not Rated | 30 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
The hard-hitting adventures of tough Lieutenant Frank Ballinger, a member of the Chicago Police Department's M Squad, an elite crime-fighting unit.
Stars: Lee Marvin, Paul Newlan, Gail Kobe, Morris Ankrum
Votes: 389
7.
Wagon Train (1957–1965)
Episode:
The Emily Rossiter Story
(1957)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
Emily Rossiter had a young daughter to care for. She met and married someone she felt she could trust. When she found out this was misplaced, getting the daughter away from him and into a better life becomes her main goal.
Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Ward Bond, Robert Horton, Mercedes McCambridge, Susan Oliver
Votes: 142
8. 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: 21,839
9. Johnny Staccato (1959–1960)
24 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Johnny Staccato is a jazz pianist and private detective.
Stars: John Cassavetes, Eduardo Ciannelli, Dennis Sallas, Frank London
Votes: 275
10.
The Addams Family (1964–1966)
Episode:
Christmas with the Addams Family
(1965)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Horror
Mr. Thompson next door tells Wednesday and Pugsley there's no Santa Claus and the family volunteers Uncle Fester to play Santa for their benefit. But when he gets stuck in the chimney and ... See full summary »
Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Carolyn Jones, John Astin, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy
Votes: 274
11.
The Deputy (1959–1961)
Episode:
Marked for Bounty
(1960)
TV-PG | 30 min | Western
A kind-hearted warden allows a prisoner to "escape" so that the young man can see his father one last time before he dies. Clay McCord learns that a notorious bounty hunter has learned of the "jail break" and tries to help the young man.
Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Henry Fonda, Allen Case, Alan Baxter, Ron Hayes
Votes: 23
12.
The Deputy (1959–1961)
Episode:
The Three Brothers
(1960)
TV-PG | 30 min | Western
Not satisfied with Clay's investigation of local murder, Simon embarks upon his own. He narrows the suspects to a trio of brothers, each of whom is provided an alibi by a beautiful saloon ... See full summary »
Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Henry Fonda, Allen Case, Read Morgan, Jack Ging
Votes: 21
13.
Wagon Train (1957–1965)
Episode:
A Man Called Horse
(1958)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
Horse, a name he comes to be called, is searching for himself. Since he doesn't feel that he found it in Boston, where he grew up, he tries out west, under the watchful eye of a small tribe of Crow.
Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Ward Bond, Robert Horton, Ralph Meeker, Joan Taylor
Votes: 129
14. Tales of Wells Fargo (1957–1962)
TV-14 | 60 min | Western
Agent Jim Hardie splits his life between being an agent helping Wells Fargo cope with bad guys, and owning a ranch near San Francisco, California.
Stars: Dale Robertson, Art Felix, Kit Carson, William Demarest
Votes: 1,236
15.
The Addams Family (1964–1966)
Episode:
Morticia's Romance: Part 1
(1965)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Horror
It's midnight on the 13th wedding anniversary of Gomez and Morticia. The whole family is up in celebration, and the happy couple are obliged to tell the story of how they first met, how ... See full summary »
Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Carolyn Jones, John Astin, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy
Votes: 274
16.
The Addams Family (1964–1966)
Episode:
Morticia's Romance: Part 2
(1965)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Horror
A nice, violent thunderstorm puts the children in the mood to hear the rest of the story on how their parents met and married: The mothers finish quibbling over the dowry but Gomez goes ... See full summary »
Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Carolyn Jones, John Astin, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy
Votes: 251
17.
McHale's Navy (1962–1966)
Episode:
The Day They Captured Santa
(1962)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, War
'Santa' McHale must practice some psychological warfare, when he, the crew, Binghamton, and a war correspondent are captured by a Japanese patrol, while on a mission to bring some Christmas joy to the children of a nearby orphanage.
Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Ernest Borgnine, Joe Flynn, Tim Conway, Carl Ballantine
Votes: 71
18. Bringing Up Buddy (1960–1961)
30 min | Comedy
Buddy Flower, a financial advisor, lives with his maiden aunts Iris and Violet who adore him but are a little eccentric. They keep him busy getting them out of scrapes, extricating himself ... See full summary »
Stars: Frank Aletter, Doro Merande, Enid Markey, Frank Albertson
Votes: 38
19. Harris Against the World (1964–1965)
30 min | Comedy
Alan Harris is the superintendent of a big Hollywood movie studio. At home, Harris's life is made complex by his two active children and his spend-thrift wife.
Stars: Jack Klugman, Patricia Barry, Claire Wilcox, David Macklin
Votes: 15
20.
87th Precinct (1961–1962)
Episode:
Empty Hours
(1961)
60 min | Crime, Drama
A man causes a young woman, Claudia Davis, to fall into a lake by shooting holes into the canoe she was in. Her friend Josie Thompson tries to save her but is too late, and Claudia drowns. ... See full summary »
Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Robert Lansing, Ron Harper, Gregory Walcott, Norman Fell
Votes: 16
21.
The Addams Family (1964–1966)
Episode:
Halloween with the Addams Family
(1964)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Horror
On Halloween night, two robbers accept the Addams' unknowing invitation to celebrate in their home to hide out from the Law.
Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Carolyn Jones, John Astin, Don Rickles, Skip Homeier
Votes: 438
22.
The Addams Family (1964–1966)
Episode:
Lurch Learns to Dance
(1964)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Horror
Lurch receives his annual invitation to The Butlers' Ball, which he ignores as usual because he can't dance. Morticia is determined he accept this year's invitation to avoid the reclusive ... See full summary »
Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Carolyn Jones, John Astin, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy
Votes: 355
23.
The Addams Family (1964–1966)
Episode:
Lurch's Grand Romance
(1966)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Horror
Morticia's school chum Trivia visits. Lurch is obviously smitten by her, but Trivia's interest is entirely in show business. Morticia decides to change Trivia's mind by making Lurch more ... See full summary »
Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Carolyn Jones, John Astin, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy
Votes: 223
24.
The Addams Family (1964–1966)
Episode:
Lurch, the Teenage Idol
(1965)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Horror
Lurch inadvertently becomes a pop-music star with screaming fans mobbing him.
Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Carolyn Jones, John Astin, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy
Votes: 271
25.
Checkmate (1960–1962)
Episode:
Don't Believe a Word She Says
(1961)
60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Checkmate has more than one mystery to solve when they are hired by an unknown client to protect an unknown victim from an unknown killer at Felicia Royden's remote estate. Jed and Dr. ... See full summary »
Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Anthony George, Doug McClure, Sebastian Cabot, Mona Freeman
Votes: 15
26.
M Squad (1957–1960)
Episode:
The Healer
(1958)
Not Rated | 30 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Lieutenant Ballinger searches for a mentally ill young woman who shot a psychiatrist, hoping all the while that he can also find sufficient evidence to obtain a felony conviction against the charlatan who was "treating" her.
Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Lee Marvin, Gloria Talbott, Paul Newlan, Robert Carson
Votes: 15
27.
McHale's Navy (1962–1966)
Episode:
Alias Captain Binghamton
(1963)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, War
McHale and The Boys scheme to get rid of a troublesome new member of the 73 Crew, and, in the process, wind up in big trouble. But, the new Crewman - Who happens to be the spitting-image of... See full summary »
Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Ernest Borgnine, Joe Flynn, Tim Conway, Carl Ballantine
Votes: 66
28.
McHale's Navy (1962–1966)
Episode:
Portrait of a Peerless Leader
(1963)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, War
Thinking that a visiting Personnel Officer has come to appraise Binghamton for a possible promotion and transfer, McHale and the 73 Crew put on a show of their very best behavior. But, when... See full summary »
Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Ernest Borgnine, Joe Flynn, Tim Conway, Carl Ballantine
Votes: 61
29. Schlitz Playhouse (1951–1959)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Originally billed as "Playhouse of the Stars" this long running anthology series was originally presented live from New York City. Irene Dunne was briefly the hostess in 1952, and the show frequently used Broadway performers in classic stories.
Stars: James Mason, Irene Dunne, Robert Paige, Walter Coy
Votes: 338
30.
The Addams Family (1964–1966)
Episode:
Lurch and His Harpsichord
(1965)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Horror
Lurch feels betrayed when Gomez and Morticia give their antique harpsichord to a museum.
Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Carolyn Jones, John Astin, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy
Votes: 261
31.
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
32.
The Deputy (1959–1961)
Episode:
The Lucifer Urge
(1960)
TV-PG | 30 min | Western
The man who killed Clay's father in a gunfight twelve years ago arrives in Silver City and demands that the deputy serve eviction notices on properties whose titles were improperly entered.... See full summary »
Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Henry Fonda, Allen Case, George Tobias, Nancy Valentine
Votes: 24
33.
McHale's Navy (1962–1966)
Episode:
My Ensign, the Lawyer
(1963)
TV-G | 26 min | Comedy, War
Tinker is arrested for the theft of Binghamton's printing press, and The Captain taps Parker to be Tinker's Defense Counsel, in a trial which Binghamton, himself, will preside over. Parker ... See full summary »
Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Ernest Borgnine, Joe Flynn, Tim Conway, Carl Ballantine
Votes: 53
34.
Wagon Train (1957–1965)
Episode:
The Julie Gage Story
(1957)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
A head strong Julie Gage is determined to ride her wagon to California. Losing her pa to fever, many suitors step up to help but she'll have none of it until one comes down with fever himself and she's the only one who will tend to him.
Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Ward Bond, Robert Horton, Anne Jeffreys, Robert Sterling
Votes: 125
35. Checkmate (1960–1962)
60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Don Corey and Jed Sills operate Checkmate, Inc., a very high-priced detective agency in San Francisco. Helping them protect the lives of their clients is British criminologist (once an Oxford professor) Carl Hyatt.
Stars: Anthony George, Doug McClure, Sebastian Cabot, Ken Lynch
Votes: 317
36. Studio 57 (1954–1958)
30 min | Drama, Family
This dramatic anthology series went into open syndication when the DuMont Television Network ceased operations.
Stars: Joel Aldrich, Tim Graham, Jean Byron, Marguerite Chapman
Votes: 244
37. This Is Your Life (1970–1973)
30 min | Biography, Reality-TV
Stars: Ralph Edwards, Nanette Fabray, Bette Davis, Peter Graves
Votes: 197
38.
The Addams Family (1964–1966)
Episode:
Addams Cum Laude
(1966)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Horror
Sam Hilliard is a former truant officer who now heads a private school where Wednesday and Pugsley are enrolled.
Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Carolyn Jones, John Astin, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy
Votes: 206
39.
The Addams Family (1964–1966)
Episode:
Feud in the Addams Family
(1965)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Horror
Prominent socialite Abigail Addams is in a feud with the Gomez Addams branch of the family, and is threatening to sue Gomez for his millions. Meanwhile, little Wednesday has met a boy her ... See full summary »
Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Carolyn Jones, John Astin, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy
Votes: 214
40.
The Addams Family (1964–1966)
Episode:
Gomez, the People's Choice
(1965)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Horror
The house tax arrives and the Addamses are appalled that the figure attached to their fine, elegant mansion should be so low; however, attempts to rectify the matter only lowers the amount ... See full summary »
Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Carolyn Jones, John Astin, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy
Votes: 216
41.
The Addams Family (1964–1966)
Episode:
Halloween - Addams Style
(1965)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Horror
It's Halloween and, despite salamander sandwiches and a fresh porcupine taffy, Wednesday's upset. A neighbor told her there aren't any real witches or goblins. Since Morticia and Gomez ... See full summary »
Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Carolyn Jones, John Astin, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy
Votes: 226
42.
The Addams Family (1964–1966)
Episode:
Happy Birthday, Grandma Frump
(1966)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Horror
Morticia and Gomez are beside themselves to understand how the annual charity bizarre could have overlooked them this year. It's for the good cause of building a retirement home, but Gomez ... See full summary »
Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Carolyn Jones, John Astin, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy
Votes: 200
43.
The Addams Family (1964–1966)
Episode:
Lurch's Little Helper
(1966)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Horror
Morticia believes they're overworking Lurch, so Gomez builds a robot named Smiley to help him out. Lurch is initially disturbed by this new situation but grows to accept it before taking ... See full summary »
Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Carolyn Jones, John Astin, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy
Votes: 200
44.
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
45.
The Addams Family (1964–1966)
Episode:
Mother Lurch Visits the Addams Family
(1965)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Horror
Lurch's mother comes to visit the Addams family. Paralyzed by shame, Lurch is unable to admit to Gomez his mistake: Lurch has told his mother that he owns the big house. Gomez gamely ... See full summary »
Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Carolyn Jones, John Astin, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy
Votes: 324
46.
The Addams Family (1964–1966)
Episode:
Progress and the Addams Family
(1965)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Horror
The city is planning to put a freeway through the Addams' neighborhood. In fact, the Addams' house is slated for demolition. Gomez and Morticia must find a solution, or else the house will ... See full summary »
Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Carolyn Jones, John Astin, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy
Votes: 248
47.
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
48.
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
49.
The Addams Family (1964–1966)
Episode:
Cousin Itt and the Vocational Counselor
(1965)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Horror
Morticia thinks marriage counseling would be the perfect career choice for Cousin Itt. To prove it to him, she and Gomez pretend to be a couple in trouble, but the pretense goes awry when ... See full summary »
Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Carolyn Jones, John Astin, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy
Votes: 242
50.
The Addams Family (1964–1966)
Episode:
Wednesday Leaves Home
(1964)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Horror
When a disgruntled Wednesday pretends to run away, her parents call the police and drive a cranky Missing Persons detective batty.
Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Carolyn Jones, John Astin, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy
Votes: 344