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1. The Coolest Guy Movie Ever: Return to the Scene of The Great Escape (2018)

Not Rated | 58 min | Documentary

Filmmaker Christophe Espenan's tribute to The Great Escape, The Coolest Guy Movie Ever is a fascinating documentary that returns to the iconic locations where that classic film was shot, complete with rare footage and interviews.

Director: Christophe Espenan | Stars: Lawrence Montaigne, Kerry Payne, Robert E. Relyea, James Coburn

Votes: 67

2. Legends of Baja (2018 Video)

15 min | Documentary, Short, Action

Two titans of cinema face off on the Devil's Playground

Director: Jack Cooperman | Stars: Steve McQueen, James Garner, Michael Nesmith

3. Supermensch (2013)

R | 85 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

The life and career of the legendary Hollywood insider, Shep Gordon.

Directors: Beth Aala, Mike Myers | Stars: Shep Gordon, Sylvester Stallone, Michael Douglas, Alice Cooper

Votes: 3,403 | Gross: $0.21M

4. American Masters (1985– )
Episode: Johnny Carson: King of Late Night (2012)

Not Rated | 115 min | Documentary, Biography, History

Over the course of 30 years, 4,531 episodes and 23,000 guests, he became a fixture of national life. Johnny Carson: King of Late Night explores his life, career, and complexities.

Directors: Mark A. Catalena, Peter Jones | Stars: Kevin Spacey, Steve Allen, Jack Bailey, Roseanne Barr

Votes: 693

5. Pioneers of Television (2008–2019)
Episode: Crime Dramas (2011)

TV-PG | Documentary, History

This episode deal with police and crime show on early American television. Dragnet (1951) started on radio and it seemed a natural to take to TV. Producer and star Jack Webb demanded a flat... See full summary »

Director: Steve Boettcher | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Pat Crowley, Mike Connors, Stephen J. Cannell

Votes: 40

6. Pioneers of Television (2008–2019)
Episode: Westerns (2011)

TV-PG | Documentary, History

This episodes reviews various contributions to the western genre on early US television. Maverick (1957), starring 'James Garner' was an early success and noted for its humor. The Rifleman ... See full summary »

Director: Steve Boettcher | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, James Garner, Ed Ames, Linda Evans

Votes: 49

7. Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam (2010 Video)

PG-13 | 25 min | Animation, Short, Action

Superman finds a foe who may be too powerful even for him to defeat in the murderous Black Adam. Fortunately, Black Adam's real target is the Earth's Mightiest Mortal--Captain Marvel.

Director: Joaquim Dos Santos | Stars: Zach Callison, James Garner, Josh Keaton, Danica McKellar

Votes: 9,350

8. DC Showcase Original Shorts Collection (2010 Video)

PG-13 | 63 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

An anthology of DC Showcase stories consisting of a new Superman/Shazam feature and extended versions of older shorts.

Director: Joaquim Dos Santos | Stars: Zach Callison, James Garner, Josh Keaton, Danica McKellar

Votes: 3,660

9. For Love of Liberty: The Story of America's Black Patriots (2010 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 115 min | Documentary

A two-part, four-hour documentary series honoring African-American servicemen and women.

Director: Frank Martin | Stars: Halle Berry, Avery Brooks, Colin Powell, John Amos

Votes: 114

10. TV Land Moguls (2004– )
Episode: The 70s: Part 1 (2009)

Documentary

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Director: Michael Hathaway | Stars: Merv Griffin, Adam Arkin, John Amos, Allan Burns

11. TV Land Moguls (2004– )
Episode: The 80's (2009)

Documentary

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Stars: Merv Griffin, Adam Arkin, Roseanne Barr, Steven Bochco

12. Pioneers of Television (2008–2019)

TV-PG | 55 min | Documentary, History

A documentary series focusing on the legends that helped launched TV and left lasting impression on sitcoms, talk shows, variety shows and game shows in television's early years.

Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Phyllis Diller, Betty White, Florence Henderson

Votes: 255

13. Battle for Terra (I) (2007)

PG | 85 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

The peaceful alien planet Terra faces annihilation, as the homeless remainder of the human race sets its eyes on it. Mala, a rebellious Terrian teenager, will do everything she can to stop it.

Director: Aristomenis Tsirbas | Stars: Evan Rachel Wood, Luke Wilson, Justin Long, Chad Allen

Votes: 12,200 | Gross: $1.65M

14. First Night (2007)

14 min | Short, Drama

A young man battles his first night of rehab, forcing him to accept the reality of how he got there and whom he's affected.

Director: Martin Spanjers | Stars: Billy Aaron Brown, James Garner, Rome Brooks, Howard Alonzo

Votes: 32

15. Legends (2006– )
Episode: Doris Day: Virgin Territory (2007)

Documentary, Music

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Director: Karen Whiteside | Stars: Michael Brandon, Sue Baker, Richard Carpenter, Terence Davies

Votes: 21

16. The Ultimate Gift (2006)

PG | 114 min | Drama, Family, Romance

A deceased billionaire leaves his spoiled adult grandson a series of odd tasks to perform in order to receive "the ultimate gift," with the resentful grandson having no idea what that might be.

Director: Michael O. Sajbel | Stars: Drew Fuller, James Garner, Abigail Breslin, Bill Cobbs

Votes: 20,457 | Gross: $3.44M

17. The Trail of Tears: Cherokee Legacy (2006 Video)

115 min | History

Documentary on the 1838 Cherokee removal from the southeastern United States, dubbed the "Trail of Tears."

Director: Chip Richie | Stars: Shane Alan Bowers, John Buttram, Robert J. Conley, Rita Coolidge

Votes: 96

18. Legends (2006– )

60 min | Documentary, Music

The story of the big names that have shaped the musical genres, plus an occasional stopgap for the new rock 'n' roll - comedy.

Stars: Lynne Seymour, Sean Carlsen, Clare Teal, Paul Morley

Votes: 26

19. Pushing the Limit: The Making of 'Grand Prix' (2006 Video)

42 min | Documentary, Short

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Stars: Bob Bondurant, Jack Brabham, Evans Evans, John Frankenheimer

Votes: 27

20. Hollywood Greats (1977– )
Episode: Marlon Brando (2006)

Documentary, History

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Stars: Jonathan Ross, Ellen Adler, Scott Billups, Marlon Brando

Votes: 114

21. Hollywood Greats (1977– )
Episode: Jack Lemmon (2006)

40 min | Documentary, History

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Stars: Jonathan Ross, Alec Baldwin, Tom Cunneff, Tony Curtis

Votes: 109

22. 11th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2005 TV Special)

120 min

The Screen Actors Guild Awards are where the actors call the shots. With 13 categories, the voting is done all by actors. With both television and film categories, the best performances of the year are recognized.

Director: Alan Carter | Stars: Brooke Adams, Alan Alda, Lauren Ambrose, Julie Andrews

Votes: 144

23. James Garner on-Camera Interview: Rockford Files Season 1 DVD (2005 Video)

8 min | Documentary, Short

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Director: Robert Nuñez | Star: James Garner

Votes: 19

24. 8 Simple Rules (2002–2005)
Episode: C.J.'s Real Dad (2005)

TV-PG | Comedy, Drama

A novel development takes place: Kerry is jealous of Bridget. C.J.'s biological father comes to see him for the first time ever.

Director: James Widdoes | Stars: Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson, Martin Spanjers

Votes: 106

25. 8 Simple Rules (2002–2005)
Episode: C.J.'s Temptation (2005)

TV-PG | Comedy, Drama

Rory has reached the age of regular self-pleasuring. A stunning younger woman is hanging around with principal Gibb. He introduces her as his "friend" Cheryl, but she is much more intimate ... See full summary »

Director: James Widdoes | Stars: Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson, Martin Spanjers

Votes: 96

26. 8 Simple Rules (2002–2005)
Episode: Closure (2005)

TV-PG | Comedy, Drama

Cate finds a note in Kerry's pants that were with the laundry. It's an e-mail from Bruno Cunningham. And the only Bruno Cate is aware of is the guy to whom Kerry lost her virginity and who ... See full summary »

Director: James Widdoes | Stars: Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson, Martin Spanjers

Votes: 97

27. 8 Simple Rules (2002–2005)
Episode: Ditch Day (2005)

TV-PG | Comedy, Drama

In the series closer, it's the schools ditch day. While Bridget plots to do the ultimate prank, Cate is plotting how to keep her relationship with Principal Gibb under wraps so she won't ... See full summary »

Director: James Widdoes | Stars: Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson, Martin Spanjers

Votes: 125

28. 8 Simple Rules (2002–2005)
Episode: Freaky Friday (2005)

TV-PG | Comedy, Drama

After Cate watches Freaky Friday, she find herself in Bridget's body, while Bridget is in her body, Grandpa Jim and C.J. have swapped bodies, and Rory has swapped with his hamster.

Director: James Widdoes | Stars: Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson, Martin Spanjers

Votes: 104

29. 8 Simple Rules (2002–2005)
Episode: Old Flame (2005)

TV-PG | Comedy, Drama

Cate is gathering the courage to e-mail an old boyfriend Matt. Jim remembers telling Cate to stay away from the guy. Then C.J. takes the liberty of sending the e-mail. Soon after that, Cate... See full summary »

Director: James Widdoes | Stars: Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson, Martin Spanjers

Votes: 122

30. 8 Simple Rules (2002–2005)
Episode: Sleepover (2005)

TV-PG | Comedy, Drama

Granpa takes the children and C.J. ice fishing. Meanwhile, Cate goes on a dinner date with principal Gibb. Since the house is empty and it's Friday, Cate invites Gibb to watch Arabian ... See full summary »

Director: James Widdoes | Stars: Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson, Martin Spanjers

Votes: 96

31. 8 Simple Rules (2002–2005)
Episode: The After Party (2005)

TV-PG | Comedy, Drama

It's Prom Night. Bridget learns that the planned after party has been canceled. She then mentions at home that she's decided to throw the after party at a hotel and asks her mom to book a ... See full summary »

Director: Pat Fischer-Doak | Stars: Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson, Martin Spanjers

Votes: 116

32. 8 Simple Rules (2002–2005)
Episode: The Sub (2005)

TV-PG | Comedy, Drama

Bridget has injured her leg in a bathroom accident, but tells everyone that Kerry pushed her down the stairs. Principal Gibbs informs C.J. that he can start working as a substitute teacher.... See full summary »

Director: James Widdoes | Stars: Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson, Martin Spanjers

Votes: 88

33. 8 Simple Rules (2002–2005)
Episode: The Teachers Lounge (2005)

TV-PG | Comedy, Drama

Rory has a crush on the new exchange student and wants to go shopping for new clothes. He does no longer want his mother's company, only her credit card. Bridget can't allow Rory's poor ... See full summary »

Director: James Widdoes | Stars: Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson, Martin Spanjers

Votes: 96

34. 8 Simple Rules (2002–2005)
Episode: Torn Between Two Lovers (2005)

TV-PG | Comedy, Drama

C.J. asks the girls' math teacher, the Japanese Mrs. Krupp, out - and she accepts. To everyones surprise, their date goes well and they start seeing each other. Then Cheryl turns up, ... See full summary »

Director: James Widdoes | Stars: Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson, Martin Spanjers

Votes: 90

35. 8 Simple Rules (2002–2005)
Episode: VolleyBrawl (2005)

TV-PG | Comedy, Drama

Cate clashes with one of the opposing team's mothers at Kerry's volley bowl team match and gets a warning, meaning that if Kerry's team's fans cause another incident, her team forfeits the playoffs. So Kerry forbids her from attending.

Director: Barnet Kellman | Stars: Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson, Martin Spanjers

Votes: 91

36. The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992–2014)
Episode: Episode #13.14 (2005)

TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

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Directors: Ellen Brown, Anthony Caleca | Stars: Jay Leno, Kevin Eubanks, James Garner, David A. Jansen

37. The Notebook (2004)

PG-13 | 123 min | Drama, Romance

An elderly man reads to a woman with dementia the story of two young lovers whose romance is threatened by the difference in their respective social classes.

Director: Nick Cassavetes | Stars: Gena Rowlands, James Garner, Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling

Votes: 621,265 | Gross: $81.00M

38. Al Roach: Private Insectigator (2004)

7 min | Animation, Short

In the weeds behind the Hollywood sign, a colony of insects mirrors the golden era of Tinsel Town.

Director: Obie Scott Wade | Stars: James Garner, Michelle Forbes, Kathy Kinney, Freddy Rodríguez

Votes: 37

39. TV Land Moguls (2004– )

Documentary

A look at the producers and creators of some of TV's best-known shows.

Stars: Merv Griffin, Adam Arkin, Susan Douglas, Grant Tinker

Votes: 48

40. 8 Simple Rules (2002–2005)
Episode: A Very C.J. Christmas (2004)

TV-PG | Comedy, Drama

C.J. plans to leave for Las Vegas to spend Christmas there because his parents always spent their holiday at some exotic location while he was "dumped" to some nanny. Cate shows C.J. a ... See full summary »

Director: James Widdoes | Stars: Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson, Martin Spanjers

Votes: 97

41. 8 Simple Rules (2002–2005)
Episode: C.J.'s Party (2004)

TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Drama

Bridget is going to a sleepover - or is she? Kerry's driving license test is approaching and she needs lessons. Turns out Gramps has to take the test too. C.J. holds a party at the campus, which leads to complications.

Director: James Widdoes | Stars: Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson, Martin Spanjers

Votes: 113

42. 8 Simple Rules (2002–2005)
Episode: Car Trouble (2004)

TV-PG | Comedy, Drama

Rory is enamored with Marnie the Slurpie Girl and knows she'd like to see OutKast live. But he hasn't got a driver. Nor tickets like her sisters. *Then* he gets left with the keys and wrecks the mini-van. Surely he is doomed? Right?

Director: James Widdoes | Stars: Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson, Martin Spanjers

Votes: 91

43. 8 Simple Rules (2002–2005)
Episode: Changes (2004)

TV-PG | Comedy, Drama

Cate decides to do "something special" for herself, but it angers the girls. Something is bugging Kerry. Gramps tries to resist the urge to restart smoking. Everybody's pretty miserable.

Director: James Widdoes | Stars: Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson, Martin Spanjers

Votes: 95

44. 8 Simple Rules (2002–2005)
Episode: Coach (2004)

TV-PG | Comedy, Drama

Bridget falls for the tennis coach, Scott, and so does Cate, whom Scott asks out. Cate declines because they work at the same place, but can she resist her urges? Rory finds out a secret while making a school project about Gramps.

Director: James Widdoes | Stars: Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson, Martin Spanjers

Votes: 93

45. 8 Simple Rules (2002–2005)
Episode: Consequences (2004)

TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Drama

C.J.'s having a bad influence on Rory: inspired by C.J. he steals a drug dog. Then Bridget "borrows" Cate's credit card. And Finally, even Kerry is caught acting irresponsibly. Has Cate failed in raising her children?

Director: James Widdoes | Stars: Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson, Martin Spanjers

Votes: 115

46. 8 Simple Rules (2002–2005)
Episode: Daddy's Girl (2004)

TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Drama

Gramps Jim gets a letter from his ex-wife, who tells that she's seeing someone else. Cate tells CJ that after hearing that Jim needs a man to talk to - and CJ has to be that man. In grief counseling, Cate is told to treat herself.

Director: James Widdoes | Stars: Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson, Martin Spanjers

Votes: 109

47. 8 Simple Rules (2002–2005)
Episode: Finale Part Deux (2004)

TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Drama

Bridget gets suspended from school but she's covering for Kerry so she can go to her summer program in Europe. C.J. is waiting a call from Aerosmith, Gramps from Cate's mom. Cate goes to ... See full summary »

Director: James Widdoes | Stars: Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson, Martin Spanjers

Votes: 107

48. 8 Simple Rules (2002–2005)
Episode: Finale Part Un (2004)

TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Drama

Kerry gets in the art program in Europe in the summer, but Cate forgot to submit her medical records in time. Together they appeal to principal Gibb. C.J. falls for Missy's big sister Sissy... See full summary »

Director: James Widdoes | Stars: Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson, Martin Spanjers

Votes: 116

49. 8 Simple Rules (2002–2005)
Episode: First Day of School (2004)

TV-PG | Comedy, Drama

The summer is over and Kerry has "grown" in Europe and wants to break up with Kyle. Bridget is the student body president and revels in her power. Rory starts high school with trepidation. Gibbs offers Cate a job.

Director: James Widdoes | Stars: Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson, Martin Spanjers

Votes: 187

50. 8 Simple Rules (2002–2005)
Episode: Get Real (2004)

TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Drama

Cate's sister's son, the family black sheep C.J., arrives. He didn't come to the funeral because Paul was the only one who believed in him - and C.J. failed. But maybe he can help Paul's children. Or mess up again.

Director: James Widdoes | Stars: Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson, Martin Spanjers

Votes: 110