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1.
The Richard Boone Show (1963–1964)
Episode:
A Tough Man to Kill
(1964)
Drama
Boone plays a Paladin-like gun for hire type, tough, an expert in weapons and philosophy. A reporter (Leslie) gives him the job of body guard for an ex-mobster (Rainey) just let out of prison and traveling to Mexico, but the route bristles with determined hit men.
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Robert Blake, Lloyd Bochner, Richard Boone, Laura Devon
Votes: 7
2.
Profiles in Courage (1964–1965)
Episode:
Richard T. Ely
(1964)
60 min | Biography, Drama, History
In 1894, Richard T. Ely is a professor at the University of Wisconsin. When the politically appointed school superintendent attacks his character and his method of teaching Professor Ely stands up for the principles of academic freedom.
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Dan O'Herlihy, Marsha Hunt, Edward Asner, Ford Rainey
Votes: 8
3.
Surfside 6 (1960–1962)
Episode:
The Old School Tie
(1961)
60 min | Drama
Dave Thorne's ten year college class reunion is filled with awkwardness and drama, and culminates with murder.
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Lee Patterson, Van Williams, Diane McBain, Gloria Talbott
Votes: 14
4.
Then Came Bronson (1969–1970)
Episode:
The 3:13 Arrives at Noon
(1969)
60 min | Adventure, Drama
www.jimbronson.com - Jim motors into a small town, and is hit on his bike by the man who owns the whole town including the sheriff. The bus at 3:13 PM the next day is bringing in a person ... See full synopsis »
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Michael Parks, Gloria Grahame, Larry Gates, Royal Dano
Votes: 15
5.
Surfside 6 (1960–1962)
Episode:
Dead Heat
(1962)
60 min | Drama
Barney Bogart, a book keeper for the mob, is in prison where Dave Thorne put him three years ago. Now someone on the outside is threatening Bogart's wife and he wants to hire Thorne to protect her.
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Lee Patterson, Van Williams, Diane McBain, Jeanne Cooper
Votes: 11
6.
Backstairs at the White House (1979)
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(1979)
Drama, History
WWII brings changes to the White House, including Russians as guests. Mrs. Roosevelt brings Maggie back to supervise the visit of Mrs. Chiang Kai-Shek. After all the Roosevelt years, the ... See full summary »
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Leslie Uggams, Olivia Cole, Louis Gossett Jr., Robert Hooks
Votes: 13
7. The Richard Boone Show (1963–1964)
60 min | Drama
An anthology series starring Richard Boone as host and starred in about 50% of the shows. Each regular had parts in almost every episode and starred in at least one episode.
Stars: Robert Blake, Lloyd Bochner, Richard Boone, Laura Devon
Votes: 103
8. Sons and Daughters (1974)
60 min | Drama
Jeff and Anita are students at Southwest High in the 1950s who find themselves falling in love. They bond over family problems as Jeff's father has recently died and Anita's parents are divorced. Stash and 'Moose' are their pals.
Stars: Glynnis O'Connor, Gary Frank, Jan Shutan, John S. Ragin
Votes: 64
9.
Maverick (1957–1962)
Episode:
Three Queens Full
(1961)
TV-G | 60 min | Western
Moose and Small Paul Wheelwright? The Subrosa Ranch? Hilarious "Bonanza" parody with Bart squirming in the middle between three naive, pa-whipped brothers and their worldly mail-order ... See full summary »
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Jack Kelly, Merry Anders, Kasey Rogers, Allyson Ames
Votes: 84
10.
Mission: Impossible (1966–1973)
Episode:
The Town
(1968)
TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Jim Phelps is kidnapped by townspeople after learning they are part of an assassination network. The clock is ticking as a pair of assassins are en route to a perform a hit. The 'Force' ... See full summary »
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Peter Graves, Martin Landau, Barbara Bain, Greg Morris
Votes: 396
11. M*A*S*H (1972–1983)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, War
The staff of an Army hospital in the Korean War find that laughter is the best way to deal with their situation.
Stars: Alan Alda, Wayne Rogers, Loretta Swit, Jamie Farr
Votes: 63,871
12.
Bret Maverick (1981–1982)
Episode:
The Vulture Also Rises
(1982)
49 min | Western
The townsfolk of Sweetwater want to call out the Army when a stagecoach is attacked by Indians.
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: James Garner, Ed Bruce, Ramon Bieri, Richard Hamilton
Votes: 39
13.
Maverick (1957–1962)
Episode:
The Art Lovers
(1961)
TV-G | 60 min | Western
Mona Lisa rescues Bart from being an indentured servant, after Bart loses a high stakes poker game between nouveau riche art collectors. Oily backer Roger (Jack Cassidy) brought Bart into ... See full summary »
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Jack Kelly, James Garner, James Westerfield, Jack Cassidy
Votes: 63
14.
Mr. Novak (1963–1965)
Episode:
The Risk
(1963)
60 min | Drama
Novak helps a former teacher and mentor obtain a position at the school. The instructor is a recovering alcoholic, while his much-younger wife is still afflicted with the disease.
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: James Franciscus, Dean Jagger, Alexander Scourby, Sherry Jackson
Votes: 9
15.
Surfside 6 (1960–1962)
Episode:
The Bhoyo and the Blonde
(1961)
60 min | Drama
While visiting Miami, hard-drinking novelist Kevin Flanagan becomes witness to a robbery and a murder when he tries to pick up the beautiful blonde who is driving the crooks' getaway car.
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Lee Patterson, Troy Donahue, Van Williams, Diane McBain
Votes: 12
16.
The Interns (1970–1971)
Episode:
The Price of Life
(1970)
60 min | Drama
A 26 year old construction worker Fred Chalmers is refused a life saving kidney procedure because of the cost. The young man decides to take his revenge on Dr. Goldstone.
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Stephen Brooks, Christopher Stone, Hal Frederick, Elaine Giftos
Votes: 9
17. Star Trek (1966–1969)
TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
In the 23rd Century, Captain James T. Kirk and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise explore the galaxy and defend the United Federation of Planets.
Stars: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, Nichelle Nichols
Votes: 93,022
18. The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
TV-G | 120 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
A Disney-produced anthology covering many different genres.
Stars: Walt Disney, Paul Frees, Clarence Nash, Slim Pickens
Votes: 2,291
19.
Gunsmoke (1955–1975)
Episode:
Blue Heaven
(1964)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
A runaway kid and a wanted man from East Texas team up to first find the kid's mother and second to shake those who have been chasing the man about a murder in Carver County and robbery he just didn't commit.
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: James Arness, Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake, Ken Curtis
Votes: 243
20.
The Magician (1973–1974)
Episode:
Shattered Image
(1974)
45 min | Adventure, Crime, Mystery
Tony Blake must protect a little girl who is targeted by her father's former mob associates. In the process, Tony attempts to clear the man's name who himself is on the run, framed for murder.
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Bill Bixby, Keene Curtis, Julian Christopher, Todd Crespi
Votes: 20
21.
Mannix (1967–1975)
Episode:
The Survivor Who Wasn't
(1974)
TV-PG | 52 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A man survives a plane crash and undergoes plastic surgery but when his wife second guesses his identity, she hires Mannix to uncover the truth.
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Mike Connors, Gail Fisher, Paul Burke, Carol Lawrence
Votes: 90
22.
Police Story (1973–1980)
Episode:
The Jar: Part 2
(1976)
60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Hagen and Triplett are reassigned to an out-of-the-way detail to keep them out of the public eye pending their manslaughter trial.
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Don Meredith, Rudy Solari, Walter Mathews, Ned Wilson
Votes: 16
23.
Backstairs at the White House (1979)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(1979)
Drama, History
An insecure Harding waffles about assignments, as the Attorney General tries to cover up the Teapot Dome scandal and a superstitious Florence Harding sees signs and omens everywhere. Maggie... See full summary »
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Olivia Cole, Leslie Uggams, Louis Gossett Jr., Robert Hooks
Votes: 12
24. The Lieutenant (1963–1964)
60 min | Drama
The trials of a young U.S. Marine Lieutenant and his comrades at Camp Pendleton.
Stars: Gary Lockwood, Robert Vaughn, Don Penny, Carmen Phillips
Votes: 318
25. Backstairs at the White House (1979)
540 min | Drama, History
Behind the scenes at the White House during eight administrations, as told by the people who work there.
Stars: Leslie Uggams, Olivia Cole, Louis Gossett Jr., Robert Hooks
Votes: 490
26. Profiles in Courage (1964–1965)
60 min | Biography, Drama, History
This anthology series presented episodes in the lives of true-life historical personages who each faced a terrible crisis in their life.
Stars: Jason Wingreen, Ken Drake, Woodrow Parfrey, Len Wayland
Votes: 91
27.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
Willie and the Yank: The Deserter
(1967)
Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
A lonely Confederate guard, Willie Prentiss, befriends his Union counterpart, Henry Jenkins, across the river and their friendship lasts through many incidents.
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: James MacArthur, Nick Adams, Jack Ging, Kurt Russell
Votes: 19
28.
Gunsmoke (1955–1975)
Episode:
The Tarnished Badge
(1974)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
Matt has to stop his friend, the sheriff of a nearby town, who has become so dominant, brutal and power hungry he commits murder and thinks he can get away with it.
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: James Arness, Milburn Stone, Ken Curtis, Buck Taylor
Votes: 183
29.
Hawaii Five-O (1968–1980)
Episode:
Nine Dragons
(1976)
Not Rated | 98 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Wo Fat, disguised as an academic from Hong Kong, organizes the theft of deadly toxins on loan to the University of Hawaii for medical experiments. McGarrett travels to Hong Kong in pursuit of Wo Fat but is captured.
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Jack Lord, James MacArthur, Kam Fong, Herman Wedemeyer
Votes: 115
30.
Movin' On (1974–1976)
Episode:
The Trick Is to Stay Alive
(1974)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama
Will is taking a shortcut through the country when he spots fresh skid marks leading off the road to a bullet-riddled car. He and Sonny soon learn why the car is there: a modern-day Bonnie & Clyde . . . plus one.
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Claude Akins, Frank Converse, Marilyn Hassett, James Keach
Votes: 32
31.
Backstairs at the White House (1979)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(1979)
Drama, History
The Depression hits even the White House, with pay cuts for the staff while Mrs. Hoover continues to entertain extravagantly. Maggie collapses but is unwilling to rest. A visitor captures ... See full summary »
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Leslie Uggams, Olivia Cole, Louis Gossett Jr., Robert Hooks
Votes: 11
32.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
The Family Band: Part 1
(1972)
Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band (1968) re-edited into a two-part television presentation. ) In the year 1888, the eleven members of the Bower family comprise a family band, which is practicing for the Democratic Presidential Convention for Grover Cleveland.
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Walter Brennan, Buddy Ebsen, John Davidson, Lesley Ann Warren
Votes: 21
33.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
The Family Band: Part 2
(1972)
Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
_One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band, The (1968)_re-edited into a two-part presentation. . Then a Republican falls in love with Alice Bower. Difficulties end on Election Day, however, and the family band harmonizes once more.
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Walter Brennan, Buddy Ebsen, John Davidson, Lesley Ann Warren
Votes: 21
34.
The Fall Guy (1981–1986)
Episode:
Reluctant Traveling Companion
(1982)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Colt is sent to bring a woman back from the East Coast. Problem is that the woman is not going easy and refuses to go by plane. So they go by train and she continues to be disruptive. And ... See full summary »
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Lee Majors, Douglas Barr, Heather Thomas, Markie Post
Votes: 131
35.
Hawaii Five-O (1968–1980)
Episode:
The Reunion
(1970)
Not Rated | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
"Respectable" Japanese-American businessmen come upon former WWII POWs who recognize their tormentors. In this case, three men reunite at the Ilikai Hotel in Honolulu 25 years after they ... See full summary »
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Jack Lord, James MacArthur, Zulu, Kam Fong
Votes: 158
36.
Mannix (1967–1975)
Episode:
Man in a Trap
(1975)
TV-PG | 52 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The violent shooting of an old detective friend, leads Joe Mannix to investigate a syndicate don, that his friend had somehow ended up working for.
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Mike Connors, Gail Fisher, Madlyn Rhue, Pamela Bellwood
Votes: 89
37. Gunsmoke (1955–1975)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
Marshal Matt Dillon keeps the peace in rough-and-tumble Dodge City.
Stars: James Arness, Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake, Ken Curtis
Votes: 8,767
38.
Hawaii Five-O (1968–1980)
Episode:
F.O.B. Honolulu: Part II
(1971)
Not Rated | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
U.S. Commander Nicholson now has the perfect counterfeit plates. His price: $2 million and amnesty for all crimes (including the murder of the man he got the plates from). His girlfriend, ... See full summary »
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Jack Lord, James MacArthur, Zulu, Kam Fong
Votes: 129
39.
Hawaii Five-O (1968–1980)
Episode:
Murder Is a Taxing Affair
(1973)
Not Rated | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A rogue IRS agent on the trail of a tax evader catches him in an airplane lavatory - and strangles him. The agent's real motive for the murder was to find and keep $600,000 the dead man was... See full summary »
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Jack Lord, James MacArthur, Al Harrington, Kam Fong
Votes: 144
40.
Hawaii Five-O (1968–1980)
Episode:
Nightmare in Blue
(1974)
Not Rated | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Steve and the team are looking for the man who is sexually assaulting and killing women. He's killed four and there are no leads. His latest victim doesn't die but is unwilling to help. ... See full summary »
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Jack Lord, James MacArthur, Al Harrington, Kam Fong
Votes: 140
41.
Medical Center (1969–1976)
Episode:
The Man in Hiding
(1971)
60 min | Drama
A woman is admitted to the hospital after a series of strokes. Gannon finds that she may need a new surgical procedure to save her life. She asks to see her ex-husband, formerly a top ... See full summary »
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Chad Everett, James Daly, Richard Kiley, Gena Rowlands
Votes: 9
42.
Mr. Novak (1963–1965)
Episode:
To Break a Camel's Back
(1963)
60 min | Drama
Novak clashes with Holly Metcalfe, a rebellious senior who doesn't like to follow rules.
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: James Franciscus, Dean Jagger, Joey Heatherton, Marian Collier
Votes: 9
43.
Police Story (1973–1980)
Episode:
The Empty Weapon
(1975)
60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
On his first day out of the academy, Officer David Singer fails to fire his weapon when a juvenile delinquent he is pursuing pulls a gun on him, with tragic consequences later.
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Kurt Russell, Tim O'Connor, Glenn Corbett, Andrew Stevens
Votes: 43
44.
Surfside 6 (1960–1962)
Episode:
An Overdose of Justice
(1961)
60 min | Drama
Insurance investigator Phil Molloy enlists Dave's aid in tracking down the $75,000 that was stolen in a payroll heist. Helping them both is the thief's girlfriend.
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Lee Patterson, Van Williams, Margarita Sierra, Mara Corday
Votes: 12
45.
Backstairs at the White House (1979)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(1979)
147 min | Drama, History
In 1909, Maggie starts working at the White House as second maid, but is run ragged with her usual work and extra tasks as a beautician. Daughter Lillian has an operation for her crippled ... See full summary »
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Olivia Cole, Leslie Uggams, Louis Gossett Jr., Robert Hooks
Votes: 18
46. Maverick (1957–1962)
TV-14 | 60 min | Western
Bret and Bart Maverick are well-dressed gamblers who migrate from town to town always looking for a good game.
Stars: Jack Kelly, James Garner, Roger Moore, Lane Chandler
Votes: 3,628
47.
Hawaii Five-O (1968–1980)
Episode:
F.O.B. Honolulu: Part I
(1971)
Not Rated | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The Chinese (led by Wo Fat), the Soviets (led by Mischa Toptegan) and assorted criminals are all after perfect counterfeit plates. The plates were originally developed by the Chinese, who ... See full summary »
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Jack Lord, James MacArthur, Zulu, Kam Fong
Votes: 131
48.
Hawaii Five-O (1968–1980)
Episode:
Murder: Eyes Only
(1975)
Not Rated | 100 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The U.S. Navy's top "spy catcher" is killed by a powerful letter bomb while in Honolulu. Five-O's Steve McGarrett, while serving a two-week hitch in the Navy Reserves, is called upon to ... See full summary »
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Jack Lord, James MacArthur, Kam Fong, Harry Guardino
Votes: 126
49.
The Lieutenant (1963–1964)
Episode:
The Alien
(1963)
60 min | Drama
Captain Rambridge is surprised when an adoption agency delivers a young Korean boy into his care. He tasks Rice with untangling the mess and getting the boy out of his life.
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Gary Lockwood, Robert Vaughn, Madlyn Rhue, Danny Nagai
Votes: 23
50.
Police Story (1973–1980)
Episode:
The Jar: Part 1
(1976)
60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Two detectives are called before the grand jury after a man is shot and killed when they attempt to arrest him.
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Don Meredith, Rudy Solari, Walter Mathews, Ned Wilson
Votes: 16