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1.
The Rookies (1972–1976)
Episode:
Eyewitness
(1974)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama
Three cops are targeted and shot dead. A young man claims to have seen a suspect and provides a likeness. Ryker likes the young man but Webster questions if he is a credible eyewitness. Then, Danko's partner is killed by a car bomb.
Director: Barry Shear | Stars: Georg Stanford Brown, Sam Melville, Michael Ontkean, Kate Jackson
Votes: 19
2. The Hazel Scott Show (1950– )
15 min | Music
A music series with pianist Hazel Scott.
Stars: Hazel Scott, Gloria Lucas, Charles Mingus, Max Roach
Votes: 11
3.
The Name of the Game (1968–1971)
Episode:
Goodbye Harry
(1969)
TV-PG | 75 min | Adventure, Drama, Mystery
Top scientist Harry Roarke has disappeared - has he fled to Cuba, as most people believe, or is he still in the United States? Freelance newsman Sam Hardy, with Peggy Maxwell, investigate on behalf of Howard Publications.
Director: Barry Shear | Stars: Darren McGavin, James Whitmore, Dane Clark, Strother Martin
Votes: 20
4. The Jonathan Winters Show (1956–1957)
15 min
Stars: Jonathan Winters, Don Pardo, Wayne Howell, Eddie Safranski
Votes: 22
5.
The Donna Reed Show (1958–1966)
Episode:
The Caravan
(1962)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
A trip across the country in a recreational trailer turns out to be more work and problems than the enjoyable vacation it started out to be.
Director: Barry Shear | Stars: Donna Reed, Carl Betz, Shelley Fabares, Paul Petersen
Votes: 30
6. Charlie Wild, Private Detective (1950–1952)
30 min | Crime, Drama
A half-hour private-eye crime show set in New York.
Stars: Cloris Leachman, John McQuade, Kevin O'Morrison, Philippa Bevans
Votes: 18
7.
Police Story (1973–1980)
Episode:
Wolf
(1974)
60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Sgt. Wolf Bozeman, a gung ho street cop who lives through his job, tries to cope with the prospect of losing that job due to his deteriorating health.
Director: Barry Shear | Stars: Lloyd Bridges, Shelley Fabares, Tim O'Connor, Scott Brady
Votes: 45
8.
The Feather and Father Gang (1976–1977)
Episode:
Here a Spy, There a Spy
(1977)
60 min | Drama
Director: Barry Shear | Stars: Stefanie Powers, Harold Gould, Frank Delfino, Joan Shawlee
Votes: 6
9.
The Donna Reed Show (1958–1966)
Episode:
Donna's Prima Donna
(1962)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Mary considers skipping college to pursue a singing career. Donna is skeptical until she hears her sing "Johnny Angel."
Director: Barry Shear | Stars: Donna Reed, Carl Betz, Shelley Fabares, Paul Petersen
Votes: 38
10. Joseph Schildkraut Presents (1952– )
30 min | Drama, Family
A filmed dramatic anthology series.
Stars: Joseph Schildkraut, Sylvia Sidney, Edward Binns, Madeleine Sherwood
Votes: 11
11.
Alias Smith and Jones (1971–1973)
Episode:
Dreadful Sorry Clementine
(1971)
Not Rated | 60 min | Western
Once again, Clementine asks the guys to help get the money which had been stolen returned, and have a crook who'd stolen it (and framed her father) arrested.
Director: Barry Shear | Stars: Pete Duel, Ben Murphy, Rudy Vallee, Keenan Wynn
Votes: 87
12.
The Name of the Game (1968–1971)
Episode:
I Love You, Billy Baker: Part 2
(1970)
TV-PG | 75 min | Adventure, Drama, Mystery
In the second half of this two-part episode, the world of entertainer Billy Baker begins to unravel completely.
Director: Barry Shear | Stars: Anthony Franciosa, Carla Borelli, Jack Carter, Ray Charles
Votes: 14
13. The Ernie Kovacs Show (1952–1956)
60 min | Comedy, Family
An American comedy show, hosted by comedian Ernie Kovacs who often changed the show's format during its run. It was variously retooled as a daytime show, prime-time show, late-night show, ... See full summary »
Stars: Ernie Kovacs, Edie Adams, Pat White, Elliot Lawrence
Votes: 125
14. It's What's Happening, Baby! (1965 TV Special)
90 min | Music
Music special dedicated to the working needs & interests of out-of-school teenagers pointing out the opportunities and services available through various government agencies.
Director: Barry Shear | Stars: Murray the 'K', Rosalind Ashford, Florence Ballard, Estelle Bennett
Votes: 33
15.
Ironside (1967–1975)
Episode:
Walls Are Waiting
(1971)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
After a parole officer is shot at, Ironside finds the list of possible suspects is quite long. A drug pusher may be responsible since he is especially hard on them after his sister was confined to an institution after a bad drug experience.
Director: Barry Shear | Stars: Raymond Burr, Don Galloway, Barbara Anderson, Don Mitchell
Votes: 55
16.
The Name of the Game (1968–1971)
Episode:
I Love You, Billy Baker: Part 1
(1970)
TV-PG | 75 min | Adventure, Drama, Mystery
Las Vegas entertainer Billy Baker doesn't like interviews - especially when they concern that girl who died so mysteriously, Jeff Dillon investigates.
Director: Barry Shear | Stars: Anthony Franciosa, Carla Borelli, Jack Carter, Ray Charles
Votes: 17
17.
Police Story (1973–1980)
Episode:
Monster Manor
(1976)
60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Gene (Santos) has a falling out with his wife and moves into a temporary bachelor's apartment, which becomes a party hangout for his buddies and attracts a lot of unwanted attention from others.
Director: Barry Shear | Stars: Joe Santos, Ron Masak, Edward Binns, Joyce Bulifant
Votes: 25
18.
The Donna Reed Show (1958–1966)
Episode:
Man of Action
(1962)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Jeff and his friend Smitty seem to have Smitty's little brother tagging along with them. They convince Donna to watch him while they go to visit their girlfriends.
Director: Barry Shear | Stars: Donna Reed, Carl Betz, Shelley Fabares, Paul Petersen
Votes: 24
19. The Beautiful Phyllis Diller Show (1968)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Stars: Phyllis Diller, Norm Crosby, Rip Taylor, Goldie Hawn
Votes: 24
20.
Alias Smith and Jones (1971–1973)
Episode:
The Bounty Hunter
(1971)
Not Rated | 60 min | Western
Ex-slave Joe Sims has a cheerful demeanor that masks intensive hatred for the white racists who have dogged him all his life. He has an uncanny ability to track down Heyes and Curry ... See full summary »
Director: Barry Shear | Stars: Pete Duel, Ben Murphy, Louis Gossett Jr., Robert Middleton
Votes: 93
21.
Cool Million (1972–1973)
Episode:
The Abduction of Bayard Barnes
(1972)
75 min | Crime, Drama
The going gets rough when private investigator Jeffersfon Keyes, who gets a million-dollar fee for each case, locates a kidnapped millionaire recluse named Baynard Barnes. Matters are complicated by a scheming would-be actress.
Director: Barry Shear | Stars: James Farentino, Barry Sullivan, Danielle De Metz, Nico Minardos
Votes: 13
22.
Ironside (1967–1975)
Episode:
A Drug on the Market
(1969)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Stakeholders in a pharmaceutical company try to gain approval for a dangerous anti-rejection medicine just before a lucrative merger. Ironside thinks the owner knows who has been frightening her with accidents and strange voices.
Director: Barry Shear | Stars: Raymond Burr, Ray Danton, Victoria Shaw, Fred Beir
Votes: 60
23. Search (1972–1973)
60 min | Adventure
"World Securities", an international high-tech private investigation company, employs field operatives who are aided by implanted audio receivers and who carry tiny cameras and telemetry ... See full summary »
Stars: Hugh O'Brian, Doug McClure, Anthony Franciosa, Burgess Meredith
Votes: 346
24. 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: 242
25. The Milton Berle Spectacular (1962 TV Movie)
60 min | Comedy
Berle tries a comeback with this special, with highlights showing him competing with Jack trying to demonstrate the right approach Laurence Harvey should take in comedy, and a musical skit ... See full summary »
Director: Barry Shear | Stars: Milton Berle, Jack Benny, Kirk Douglas, Laurence Harvey
Votes: 11
26.
The Name of the Game (1968–1971)
Episode:
The Enemy Before Us
(1970)
TV-PG | 75 min | Adventure, Drama, Mystery
Jeff Dillon decides to revisit the scenes of his impoverished youth, and learns sadly that "you can't go home again".
Director: Barry Shear | Stars: Anthony Franciosa, Martin Balsam, Richard Conte, Katina Paxinou
Votes: 21
27.
Police Story (1973–1980)
Episode:
Stigma
(1977)
120 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Manny Mandell, involved in a shootout with a fleeing felon in which his partner is fatally wounded, receives a Police Department medal as a result. The survivor's guilt is bad enough, but ... See full summary »
Director: Barry Shear | Stars: Mike Connors, Cameron Mitchell, Diane Baker, Eddie Egan
Votes: 39
28. The United States Steel Hour (1953–1963)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
In this live drama series, over two hundred live plays, covering all aspects of society, were shown.
Stars: Richard Kiley, Betsy Palmer, Edward Andrews, Biff McGuire
Votes: 198
29. Kovacs on Music (1959 TV Movie)
52 min | Comedy
Director: Barry Shear | Stars: Ernie Kovacs, Edie Adams, James Darren, Louis Jourdan
Votes: 8
30.
Black Sheep Squadron (1976–1978)
Episode:
Deadliest Enemy of All: Part 2
(1977)
Not Rated | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Pappy receives an entirely new kind of wound when a nurse that he's fallen for reveals that she's married.
Director: Barry Shear | Stars: Robert Conrad, Simon Oakland, Dana Elcar, James Whitmore Jr.
Votes: 78
31.
Black Sheep Squadron (1976–1978)
Episode:
The Deadliest Enemy of All: Part 1
(1977)
Not Rated | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
When French gets flamed in a hailstorm of flak, Pappy guides the pilot to safety but is injured in the process.
Director: Barry Shear | Stars: Robert Conrad, Simon Oakland, Dana Elcar, James Whitmore Jr.
Votes: 85
32.
The Donna Reed Show (1958–1966)
Episode:
Boys and Girls
(1963)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Both Mary and Jeff are looking forward to the upcoming dance. Mary has plans with Scotty, and Jeff has plans with Joanne. But when they get to the dance, it seems Scotty and Joanne only have eyes for each other.
Director: Barry Shear | Stars: Donna Reed, Carl Betz, Shelley Fabares, Paul Petersen
Votes: 25
33. Night Gallery (1969–1973)
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Rod Serling presents tales of horror illustrated in various paintings.
Stars: Rod Serling, Larry Watson, Joanna Pettet, Matt Pelto
Votes: 6,187
34. The Tonight Show (1953–1957)
TV-PG | 105 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
The show originated as a local New York City late night program in June 1953 and went onto the network in September 1954. Throughout the summer of 1956, Steve Allen was the only host. When ... See full summary »
Stars: Skitch Henderson, Gene Rayburn, Steve Allen, Steve Lawrence
Votes: 226
35.
Daniel Boone (1964–1970)
Episode:
First in War, First in Peace
(1966)
TV-PG | 60 min | Adventure, Western
Daniel is puzzled when he received a letter from President Washington replying to a letter Daniel never wrote. The letter requests Daniel to come to the capital, but both he and Mingo suspect a trap.
Director: Barry Shear | Stars: Fess Parker, Ed Ames, Darby Hinton, John Hoyt
Votes: 45
36.
The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. (1966–1967)
Episode:
The Low Blue C Affair
(1967)
60 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
U.N.C.L.E. tries to persuade a charity worker to accept a position to the throne so a retired gangster does not get it.
Director: Barry Shear | Stars: Stefanie Powers, Noel Harrison, Leo G. Carroll, Broderick Crawford
Votes: 23
37.
Ironside (1967–1975)
Episode:
I, the People
(1968)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A notorious TV muckraker, now running for public office, is receiving death threats. Ironside, who can't stand the man or his tactics, is forced to investigate.
Director: Barry Shear | Stars: Raymond Burr, Milton Berle, Dane Clark, Patricia Barry
Votes: 73
38.
The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964–1968)
Episode:
The Minus-X Affair
(1966)
TV-G | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Professor Lillian Stemmler is collaborating with Thrush. She has developed two formulas: Plus X, which heightens the senses, and Minus X, which temporarily transforms people into child-like... See full summary »
Director: Barry Shear | Stars: Robert Vaughn, David McCallum, Leo G. Carroll, Theodore Marcuse
Votes: 92
39.
McCloud (1970–1977)
Episode:
Butch Cassidy Rides Again
(1973)
TV-PG | 93 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Four elderly outlaws hold up McCloud and Broadhurst, who have just robbed a bank during a public demonstration to show the effectiveness of new bank and police procedures. As the robberies ... See full summary »
Director: Barry Shear | Stars: Dennis Weaver, J.D. Cannon, Terry Carter, William Daniels
Votes: 88
40.
McCloud (1970–1977)
Episode:
The Barefoot Girls of Bleecker Street
(1974)
TV-PG | 94 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A madam uses underage girls to extort credit cards from the Johns -- but even she has to ask for McCloud's help when one of the girls gives birth and is stalked by a robber-killer posing as a Minnesota sheriff.
Director: Barry Shear | Stars: Dennis Weaver, J.D. Cannon, Terry Carter, Shelley Winters
Votes: 65
41.
S.W.A.T. (1975–1976)
Episode:
A Coven of Killers
(1975)
TV-14 | 50 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A prisoner is broken out of the prison ward of County General Hospital. His name is Joey Hopper and his followers are referred to as the Hopper Family. The 'family' consists of alienated ... See full summary »
Director: George McCowan | Stars: Steve Forrest, Robert Urich, Rod Perry, Mark Shera
Votes: 62
42.
Ironside (1967–1975)
Episode:
Class of '40
(1974)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
When Ironside returns to his home town for his class reunion, he is drawn into solving the murder of his former classmate but soon the murderer targets Ironside.
Director: Barry Shear | Stars: Raymond Burr, Don Galloway, Don Mitchell, Elizabeth Baur
Votes: 46
43. Grindl (1963–1964)
30 min | Comedy
Grindl is an employee of Foster Temporary Service, and her boss Anson Foster accepts a variety of jobs for his employees. Grindl works at everything from babysitting to theater ticket-taker... See full summary »
Stars: Imogene Coca, James Millhollin, Dee J. Thompson, Frank De Vol
Votes: 90
44. Valentine's Day (1964–1965)
30 min | Comedy
Valentine Farrow works for O.D. Dunstall in a New York publishing house. He is young and single and constantly chased by women. While in the Army, he was saved by "Rocky" Sin, a ... See full summary »
Stars: Anthony Franciosa, Janet Waldo, Jack Soo, Jerry Hausner
Votes: 70
45. City of Angels (1976– )
60 min | Crime, Drama
Weekly adventures of hard-boiled '30s detective Jake Axminster.
Stars: Wayne Rogers, Elaine Joyce, Clifton James, Philip Sterling
Votes: 109
46.
Alias Smith and Jones (1971–1973)
Episode:
The Root of It All
(1971)
TV-PG | 50 min | Western
On a stagecoach Heyes and Curry meet two lovely ladies who carry a note supposedly showing the location of a buried fortune, but may - or may not - be worthless Confederate money.
Director: Barry Shear | Stars: Pete Duel, Ben Murphy, Judy Carne, Tom Ewell
Votes: 95
47.
Daniel Boone (1964–1970)
Episode:
Goliath
(1966)
TV-PG | 60 min | Adventure, Western
Boonesboro gives $100 to Otis Cobb for an errand, but he ends up spending it, under curious circumstances, on a slave, Goliath. The town wants Otis to work off the debt for fifty cents a ... See full summary »
Director: Barry Shear | Stars: Fess Parker, Ed Ames, Patricia Blair, Darby Hinton
Votes: 27
48.
It Takes a Thief (1968–1970)
Episode:
To Sing a Song of Murder
(1970)
TV-PG | 51 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Musicians (Marilyn McCoo, Billy Davis Jr, Florence LaRue, Ron Townson, and LaMonte McLemore--The 5th Dimension) become involved in a devious political plot.
Director: Barry Shear | Stars: Robert Wagner, Billy Davis Jr., Florence LaRue, LaMonte McLemore
Votes: 66
49.
Search (1972–1973)
Episode:
The 24 Carat Hit
(1973)
60 min | Adventure
Nick Bianco races against time as he tries to help a fellow Probe agent find his daughter who is being held hostage by thugs who will kill her in order to protect their kingpin boss.
Director: Barry Shear | Stars: Hugh O'Brian, Doug McClure, Anthony Franciosa, Burgess Meredith
Votes: 12
50.
The Feather and Father Gang (1976–1977)
Episode:
For the Love of Sheila
(1977)
60 min | Drama
Director: Barry Shear | Stars: Stefanie Powers, Harold Gould, Frank Delfino, Joan Shawlee
Votes: 6