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1.
Valerie (1986–1991)
Episode:
The Best of Friends, Worst of Times
(1990)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
While filming Mark at his volunteer job at the hospital, David discovers that his best friend, Rich, is dying of AIDS and makes a documentary film of Rich's last months.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Sandy Duncan, Jason Bateman, Jeremy Licht, Dan Ponce
Votes: 26
2.
The Bob Hope Show (1950– )
Episode:
James Cagney, Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, William Frawley, Diana Dors, Don Larsen
(1956)
Comedy, Family, Talk-Show
James Cagney, Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, William Frawley, Diana Dors, Don Larsen.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Bob Hope, Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Diana Dors
Votes: 10
3.
Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
Episode:
Mama's Baby, Papa's Maybe
(1974)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Fred's feathers get ruffled when an old friend from St. Louis comes to town claiming to be Lamont's actual father.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, Whitman Mayo, LaWanda Page
Votes: 209
4. Texaco Presents: A Quarter Century of Bob Hope on Television (1975 TV Special)
120 min | Comedy
A two hour celebration of Bob Hope's 25 years of television shows that features highlights that start with his first special that aired in 1950. Between the clips, Hope reminisces with guests Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra.
Director: Dick McDonough | Stars: Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, John Wayne
Votes: 15
5. A Bob Hope Comedy Special (1966 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Bob visits Acapulco during the Mexico-International Film Festival to observe jet setters and bikinis.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Bob Hope, Claudine Auger, Ballet Folklorico de Acapulco, Les Brown
Votes: 21
6.
Designing Women (1986–1993)
Episode:
The Beauty Contest
(1986)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy
Mary Jo objects to her 12-year-old daughter Claudia entering in a beauty pageant.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Delta Burke, Dixie Carter, Annie Potts, Jean Smart
Votes: 183
7.
The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
Episode:
984 W. 124th Street, Apt. 5C
(1977)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
At Christmastime, Louise discovers that George has been sending monthly payments to an address in Harlem.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover
Votes: 162
8.
Silver Spoons (1982–1987)
Episode:
Passports to Pleasure
(1983)
TV-G | Comedy, Family
After Ricky's Badger Patrol leader pulls out at late notice, he and Kate convince Edward to take the boys to the national convention in Chicago. While there, Derek and Ricky hatch a plan to get lucky with some high school cheerleaders.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Ricky Schroder, Erin Gray, Franklyn Seales, Joel Higgins
Votes: 82
9. 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
10.
The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
Episode:
Me and Billy Dee
(1978)
TV-14 | 25 min | Comedy
Louise wants a celebrity to talk to the kids at the Help Center, so George suggests Billy Dee Williams, who is in town making a movie. He calls him up, pretending to be author Alex Haley, ... See full summary »
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover
Votes: 123
11.
Silver Spoons (1982–1987)
Episode:
Mr. Cool
(1984)
TV-G | 24 min | Comedy, Family
Rick tries to change to a more edgy image in order to impress some girls - but when they pressure him into things he doesn't want to do, life on the edge starts to make him uncomfortable.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Ricky Schroder, Erin Gray, Franklyn Seales, Joel Higgins
Votes: 72
12.
Death Valley Days (1952–1970)
Episode:
The Secret of the Black Prince
(1968)
TV-PG | 25 min | Western
Stony comes across a dying criminal and learns the possible location of some hidden loot. Using the last of his savings to buy an abandoned mine, he has trouble locating the money until he schemes to get others to do the work.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: J. Pat O'Malley, Ivalou Redd, James Seay, John Scovern
Votes: 27
13.
Silver Spoons (1982–1987)
Episode:
Attack of the Giant Frog People
(1983)
TV-G | 24 min | Comedy, Family
Ricky has his friends Derek, J.T. and Freddy for a sleepover, but the boys play a cruel prank on Freddy - and Ricky makes it worse with a selfish remark. He feels guilty about his behavior, while Kate over-identifies with the taunting.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Ricky Schroder, Erin Gray, Franklyn Seales, Joel Higgins
Votes: 78
14. Shades of LA (1990–1991)
60 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy
Det. Michael Burton of the Los Angeles Police Department is a shallow, casual kind of guy until a near-death experience changes his life. Grazed in the head by a bullet during a stake-out, ... See full summary »
Stars: Summer Shohfi, John D'Aquino, Warren Berlinger, Susan Ware
Votes: 35
15. Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Jimmy Stewart (1978 TV Special)
99 min | Comedy
Dean Martin and Friends roast Jimmy Stewart
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dean Martin, James Stewart, June Allyson, Lucille Ball
Votes: 136
16.
Death Valley Days (1952–1970)
Episode:
The Gold Mine on Main Street
(1968)
TV-PG | 25 min | Western
Jesse declares the middle of Main Street is the place to find gold and is seemingly correct after the mine is successful. But his backers in town become increasingly suspicious when their questions go unanswered.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: John Astin, Duane Grey, Harry Holcombe, Paul Sorensen
Votes: 29
17.
The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
Episode:
A Case of Black and White
(1977)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
George invites Frank Howard, a man he hopes to do business with--and who is in an interracial marriage--to his apartment to meet his "dear friends" Tom and Helen to show Frank that he is ... See full summary »
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover
Votes: 109
18.
Silver Spoons (1982–1987)
Episode:
Falling in Love Again
(1982)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family
Despite the previous night's kiss, Edward and Kate start to feel defensive about their romance. When they both arrange grudge dates to make each other jealous, Ricky schemes to have his father crash Kate's date at Carnegie Hall.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Ricky Schroder, Erin Gray, Leonard Lightfoot, Joel Higgins
Votes: 80
19.
Death Valley Days (1952–1970)
Episode:
Lucia Darling and the Ostrich
(1969)
TV-PG | 25 min | Western
Lucia Darling arrives in territorial Montana to start a school. After being robbed of her books she is determined to continue despite being accused of being naive. She quickly learns the ways of the West to achieve her goals.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Carol Booth, Tol Avery, William Bryant, Jeff Morris
Votes: 22
20.
Silver Spoons (1982–1987)
Episode:
St Louis Blues
(1984)
TV-G | Comedy, Family
Derek tries to stay cool when he finds out his parents may be divorcing, but finds himself envying Rick's family.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Ricky Schroder, Erin Gray, Franklyn Seales, Joel Higgins
Votes: 72
21.
Silver Spoons (1982–1987)
Episode:
Driver Ed
(1983)
TV-G | 24 min | Comedy, Family
When Edward and Kate go out of town, Grandfather Stratton agrees to teach Ricky how to drive, but the lesson takes a wrong turn.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Ricky Schroder, Erin Gray, Franklyn Seales, Joel Higgins
Votes: 77
22.
Silver Spoons (1982–1987)
Episode:
Rick the Greek
(1984)
TV-G | 24 min | Comedy, Family
Rick writes a computer program to predict football scores, making bets along with his friends. But when he ends up indebted to a bookie, he steals a rare coin from his father's collection.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Ricky Schroder, Erin Gray, Franklyn Seales, Joel Higgins
Votes: 70
23.
Paper Moon (1974–1975)
Episode:
Birthday
(1974)
Comedy
For Addie's 10th birthday, Moze pulls out all the stops for her to speak by phone with President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Christopher Connelly, Jodie Foster, Lucille Benson, Arnold Drake
Votes: 12
24. The Golden Girls (1985–1992)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Four previously married women live together in Miami, sharing their various experiences together and enjoying themselves despite hard times.
Stars: Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty
Votes: 47,191
25.
Silver Spoons (1982–1987)
Episode:
Second Class Parent
(1985)
TV-G | Comedy, Family
While Edward is out of town, Kate gives Rick permission to go to Fort Lauderdale for winter vacation.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Ricky Schroder, Erin Gray, Alfonso Ribeiro, Franklyn Seales
Votes: 59
26.
Valerie (1986–1991)
Episode:
Come Fly with Me
(1990)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Dave is having a woman drought, so he decides to wear Michael's pilot's uniform. He also uses Michael's name, and goes to a bar with Burt, with some initial success. Things go wrong when the woman he meets turns up at the Hogan house.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Sandy Duncan, Jason Bateman, Jeremy Licht, Dan Ponce
Votes: 10
27.
The Littlest Hobo (1963–1965)
Episode:
Come Next Fall Session
(1963)
Adventure
A man who dropped out of medical school to raise money for his education, keeps promising he'll finish his degree "next fall semester." But after hearing the same promise for 5 years, the ... See full summary »
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: London, Richard Rust, Ina Victor, Sean McClory
Votes: 8
28.
Silver Spoons (1982–1987)
Episode:
Takin' a Chance on Love
(1982)
TV-G | 23 min | Comedy, Family
Ricky gets his first taste of puppy love when a new girl transfers to his school. He also probes Edward about his romantic interests, just as Kate leaves for a singles cruise.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Ricky Schroder, Erin Gray, Leonard Lightfoot, Joel Higgins
Votes: 96
29.
Silver Spoons (1982–1987)
Episode:
A Fair to Remember
(1983)
TV-G | 24 min | Comedy, Family
After getting in trouble in class, Ricky sets out to win the 8th-grade science fair - with a little help from Kate, who is trying to prove a point with Edward.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Ricky Schroder, Erin Gray, Franklyn Seales, Joel Higgins
Votes: 70
30. The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956–1963)
60 min | Music
Dinah hosted this hour-long weekly for seven years. It featured Dinah and guest stars in a variety of songs, skits, production numbers. Also featured: her "See the USA in your Chevrolet" song and her warm kiss to all in conclusion.
Stars: Dinah Shore, Joel Aldred, Janet Blair, John Raitt
Votes: 241
31. Malibu U. (1967)
30 min | Family, Music
Nelson starred as the dean of a fictional college called "Malibu U," where the biggest popular music stars of the 1960s performed once a week.
Stars: Ricky Nelson, Virginia Ann Lee, Patricia Wymer, Erin Gray
Votes: 18
32.
Death Valley Days (1952–1970)
Episode:
Along Came Mariana
(1967)
TV-PG | 25 min | Western
After the territory of New Mexico joins the United States, a young woman decides to challenge the peonage system in court when her father's debt forces her into servitude.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Julie Parrish, Henry Beckman, Clyde Ventura, E.J. André
Votes: 31
33.
Death Valley Days (1952–1970)
Episode:
Bread on the Desert
(1968)
TV-PG | 25 min | Western
Two Americans on their way to Santa Fe are captured by Mexican troops and held prisoner until an Indian woman comes to their aid.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Sam Melville, Paul Winfield, Adrienne Hayes, Michael Keep
Votes: 30
34.
Designing Women (1986–1993)
Episode:
Julia's Son
(1986)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy
Julia's son Payne comes home from college with his girlfriend: a professor named Primrose Horton who is at least twice his age.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Delta Burke, Dixie Carter, Annie Potts, Jean Smart
Votes: 136
35.
The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
Episode:
Florence in Love
(1976)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
An argument over a "no guests" rule prompts Florence to quit her job.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover
Votes: 118
36.
The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
Episode:
Louise Gets Her Way
(1976)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
After Florence has been evicted from her apartment (which is scheduled to be torn down), Louise allows her to move in. Big problem....George, who is tired of Florence's sass, has not been consulted on the matter.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover
Votes: 102
37.
The Ropers (1979–1980)
Episode:
The Party
(1979)
TV-PG | Comedy
Mr. Roper decides to throw his wife a surprise party. He asks his former tenants, Jack, Janet, and Chrissy to help him. When Brookes sees him with them, he jumps to conclusions.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Norman Fell, Audra Lindley, Jeffrey Tambor, Patty McCormack
Votes: 73
38.
Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
Episode:
A Visit from Lena Horne
(1973)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Fast-thinking Fred fools Lena Horne into visiting the Sanford home after he spins her a sob story about little lame Lamont who looks upon Lena as a second mother.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, Lena Horne, John Amos
Votes: 170
39.
What's Happening!! (1976–1979)
Episode:
When Daddy Comes Marching Home
(1976)
Not Rated | 24 min | Comedy
After years of being away, Raj and Dee's father returns for a short visit with a scheme in mind.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Ernest Thomas, Haywood Nelson, Fred Berry, Danielle Spencer
Votes: 67
40.
Silver Spoons (1982–1987)
Episode:
Popcorn
(1983)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family
When his school orchestra needs to raise money for a trip to Washington, D.C., Ricky commits Edward to buying 1000 bags of popcorn, without his approval or knowledge - but when Edward declines, Ricky has to sell the popcorn at the mall.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Ricky Schroder, Erin Gray, Joel Higgins, Jason Bateman
Votes: 79
41.
Silver Spoons (1982–1987)
Episode:
Second Best
(1986)
TV-G | Comedy, Family
Rick is tired of his girlfriend Holly doing everything better than him.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Ricky Schroder, Erin Gray, Alfonso Ribeiro, Franklyn Seales
Votes: 62
42.
The Bob Hope Show (1950– )
Episode:
The Awful Truth
(1956)
Comedy, Family, Talk-Show
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Bob Hope, Eleanor Audley, Vivian Blaine, Les Brown
Votes: 7
43.
Death Valley Days (1952–1970)
Episode:
The Journey
(1965)
TV-PG | 25 min | Western
Two cavalry officers have very different attitudes about the treatment of their Indian prisoners. A showdown occurs after an escape.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Wayne Rogers, Robert J. Wilke, Michael Keep, Steven Marlo
Votes: 33
44.
Designing Women (1986–1993)
Episode:
Design House
(1986)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy
Suzanne is bored with not being more involved in the actual work at Sugarbaker's, so Julia allows her to work on the very next assignment: Design House '86. As part of the requirement for ... See full summary »
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Delta Burke, Dixie Carter, Annie Potts, Jean Smart
Votes: 116
45.
Designing Women (1986–1993)
Episode:
Perky's Visit
(1986)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy
On Thanksgiving Day, Julia and Suzanne's mother Perky visits, along with her friend Bernice Clifton. However, a shadow is cast over the celebration when the women learn that a client was ... See full summary »
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Delta Burke, Dixie Carter, Annie Potts, Jean Smart
Votes: 127
46.
The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
Episode:
Florence Meets Mr. Right
(1979)
TV-14 | 25 min | Comedy
Florence meets her new boyfriend, Buzz Thatcher at church, and brings him home to meet Louise and George. However, Buzz is a religious fanatic and a control freak, and when he asks Florence to marry him, Louise thinks Florence is putting herself in a dangerous situation.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover
Votes: 102
47.
The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
Episode:
Mother Jefferson's Fall
(1975)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy
Upset that George, Louise, and Lionel aren't paying attention to her while she's visiting their apartment, Mother Jeffersons fakes a fall to command their attention.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover
Votes: 127
48.
Punky Brewster (1984–1988)
Episode:
Punky Finds a Home: Part 1
(1984)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Penelope "Punky" Brewster is an abandoned 8-year-old who wanders into an empty apartment in Chicago. The manager of the building is a 60-year-old curmudgeon named Henry Warnimont, who ... See full summary »
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: George Gaynes, Soleil Moon Frye, Susie Garrett, Cherie Johnson
Votes: 85
49.
Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
Episode:
A House Is Not a Pool Room
(1973)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Lamont suffers buyer's remorse after the pool table he gave Fred for his birthday brings the boys over for billiards every day while Fred's work and girlfriend Donna go neglected.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, Lynn Hamilton, Whitman Mayo
Votes: 141
50.
Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
Episode:
The Engagement
(1973)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Fred and Donna are to be married on Sunday, but Lamont plots to put them asunder before the Lord joins them together by inviting to the wedding his Aunt Esther and the rest of Fred's irascible in-laws.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, Lynn Hamilton, LaWanda Page
Votes: 147