Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "show-within-a-show"

51. Take Five and Other Tales (2001 Video)

90 min | Adventure, Comedy

Three bondage vignettes in one Harmoney Concepts video. In the first, buxom blonde voice actress Amber is hired to do an impersonation - of a kidnapped princess. In the second Sadie and ... See full summary »

Directors: Jon Woods, Loren Chance | Stars: Amber Michaels, Sadie Belle, Dorothy Laine, Sabrina Stone

52. Santa Claus' Punch and Judy (1948)

9 min | Short, Comedy, Fantasy

Santa Claus puts in a Punch and Judy show for kids. Hilarity ensues.

Votes: 36

53. Pachondi (2018)

3 min | Short, Drama

PACHONDI is a story of Lakshmi and every other woman who comes across the changing colors of certain men in the society who have shown double standards in their behavior towards woman of ... See full summary »

Director: Sampath Raj | Stars: Sampath Raj, R.T. Kumar, Shankar Hari, Shreya Krishnan

54. Merthon: La serie (2015– )

5 min | Comedy

A young simpleton has just won the chance to have his own reality tv-show. This is his story. Sort of.

Stars: Guido Gueta, Sebastián Báez, Andul Zambrano, Miguel Valdez-Lopez

55. New Cops (2016)

52 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery

An ordinary man (played by Tim Morton) lives a dull life till his friend Chet (played by Jimmy Kustes) comes over to stay for a few days. His friend ropes him to various schemes and ... See full summary »

Director: Timothy Morton | Stars: Alex Adams, Greg Cushing, Jimmy Kustes, Chris Maggio

Votes: 19

56. 'Way Out (1961)
Episode: Dissolve to Black (1961)

30 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

An actress who has been hired to play a murder victim in a film finds herself fighting for her life after she's trapped in the studio with a bizarre night crew.

Director: William Corrigan | Stars: Moultrie Patten, Kathleen Widdoes, Richard Morse, Mark Lenard

Votes: 47

57. The Adventures of Shirley Holmes (1997–2000)
Episode: The Case of the Exploding Puppet (1998)

Family, Mystery

Shirley is intrigued by a series of accidents that suddenly plague a long-running live children's television program and decides to investigate. Her suspects include the show's disgruntled ... See full summary »

Director: Richard O'Brien-Moran | Stars: Meredith Henderson, John White, Fred Penner, Linda Kash

Votes: 37

58. The Avengers (1961–1969)
Episode: Mr. Teddy Bear (1962)

TV-14 | 52 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

One-Ten is convinced that the man murdered while being interviewed on a live television show, was the victim of a hired-killer called "Mr. Teddy Bear." He concocts a plot to trap him using ... See full summary »

Director: Richmond Harding | Stars: Patrick Macnee, Honor Blackman, Douglas Muir, Bernard Goldman

Votes: 225

59. Batman: The Animated Series (1992–1995)
Episode: Almost Got 'im (1992)

Unrated | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

While hiding from the police, Batman's deadliest enemies exchange stories about their mutual nemesis: Batman.

Director: Eric Radomski | Stars: Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill, Arleen Sorkin, Richard Moll

Votes: 2,917

60. Dead Like Me (2003–2004)
Episode: Ashes to Ashes (2004)

TV-MA | 45 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

George tries to pass herself off as the relative of a homeless man, while Daisy performs as a temptress on Ray's reality show - much to Mason's disgust. Reggie, meanwhile, tries Goth on for size.

Director: Michael Fresco | Stars: Ellen Muth, Laura Harris, Callum Blue, Jasmine Guy

Votes: 342

61. The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–1966)
Episode: Dear Sally Rogers (1966)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

For a laugh, Sally advertises for a husband on national television. Among the numerous humorous responses, one serious reply stands out.

Director: Richard Erdman | Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Larry Mathews

Votes: 234

62. The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–1966)
Episode: The Alan Brady Show Presents (1963)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

It's the first Christmas presentation of The Alan Brady Show where he turns the spotlight upon his talented staff to entertain the TV public.

Director: Jerry Paris | Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Larry Mathews

Votes: 300

63. Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode: Feudin' and Fussin': Part 1 (1979)

TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

At Arnold's suggestion, a TV producer gives Larry Alder an audition for a TV hosting job.

Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Conrad Bain, McLean Stevenson, Gary Coleman, Joanna Gleason

Votes: 88

64. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
Episode: As the Will Turns (1995)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy

Will finds out what it is like to have a woman in his life that controls things. Also, Will lands a part in a soap opera and begins to see himself as a major star, spending money to fit his new status.

Director: Shelley Jensen | Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Daphne Reid, Alfonso Ribeiro

Votes: 551

65. Full House (1987–1995)
Episode: Joey Goes Hollywood (1991)

TV-G | 23 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

When Joey leaves for Los Angeles to begin filming his new television series with a prolific actor, the rest of the Tanner family decides to join him.

Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: John Stamos, Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, Candace Cameron Bure

Votes: 276

66. Half Nelson (1985)
Episode: Nose Job (1985)

Comedy, Drama

An actress hires Rocky to protect her from a stalker while she films her television series.

Director: Arthur Allan Seidelman | Stars: Joe Pesci, Fred Williamson, Victoria Jackson, Dick Butkus

67. Hard Time on Planet Earth (1989)
Episode: Wally's Gang (1989)

Action, Adventure, Comedy

Jesse joins the cast of a local kiddie television show and learns that the father of one of his fellow actors is in serious trouble.

Director: Ric Rondell | Stars: Martin Kove, Gordon Jump, Brandon Bluhm, Brad Koepenick

Votes: 13

68. Ironside (1967–1975)
Episode: Return of the Hero (1968)

TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Ironside's former colleague is found guilty of fatally shooting his wife and her lover. When the judge, district attorney, and witnesses from the trial are threatened or killed by bombs, Ironside believes two separate forces are at work.

Director: Ralph Senensky | Stars: Raymond Burr, Gary Collins, Ron Hayes, Don Galloway

Votes: 64

69. My Little Margie (1952–1955)
Episode: Margie's Millionth Member (1953)

30 min | Comedy

Margie forces Vern to eat "Boomies" cereal so the next-door-neighbor boy can win a prize. Vern is concerned because his company represents a rival product. The situation comes to a head ... See full summary »

Director: Hal Yates | Stars: Gale Storm, Charles Farrell, Don Hayden, Clarence Kolb

Votes: 15

70. Newhart (1982–1990)
Episode: Seein' Double (1990)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy

Michael produces a sloppily written sitcom as a star vehicle for Stephanie.

Director: Dick Martin | Stars: Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Peter Scolari, Julia Duffy

Votes: 95

71. The Nightmare Room (2001–2002)
Episode: Fear Games (2001)

TV-Y7 | 30 min | Drama, Family, Fantasy

On an island a group of teens play a Survivor-esque reality game show and must compete in island challenges and fight a psychotic witch who haunts the island.

Director: Ron Oliver | Stars: Lindsay Felton, Roger Lodge, Tippi Hedren, Kuigi Amodeo

Votes: 60

72. Power Rangers Ninja Storm (2003–2004)
Episode: I Love Lothor (2003)

TV-Y7-FV | 22 min | Action, Adventure, Family

To improve Lothor's personal ratings, Marah and Kapri hire an alien TV producer who uses subliminal signals and a potent love potion to sway the public with a new sit-com starring Lothor.

Director: Andrew Merrifield | Stars: Pua Magasiva, Sally Martin, Glenn McMillan, Adam Tuominen

Votes: 68

73. Power Rangers Ninja Storm (2003–2004)
Episode: Shimazu Returns: Part I (2003)

TV-Y7-FV | 22 min | Action, Adventure, Family

A fight in the artifact room of the Museum of Asian History awakens the spirit of an ancient warlord who uses werewolf-like creatures called Wolfblades to terrorize people.

Director: Andrew Merrifield | Stars: Pua Magasiva, Sally Martin, Glenn McMillan, Adam Tuominen

Votes: 61

74. Power Rangers Ninja Storm (2003–2004)
Episode: Shimazu Returns: Part II (2003)

TV-Y7-FV | 21 min | Action, Adventure, Family

Cam examines the artifact and determines that, to open the portal it describes, the Rangers must become temporarily powerless.

Director: Andrew Merrifield | Stars: Pua Magasiva, Sally Martin, Glenn McMillan, Adam Tuominen

Votes: 61

75. The Real Ghostbusters (1986–1991)
Episode: Egon on the Rampage (1987)

TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Comedy

A news crew disrupts Egon's latest experiment and as a result Egon's soul is sucked into another dimension while a demon takes over his body.

Stars: Arsenio Hall, Maurice LaMarche, Lorenzo Music, Laura Summer

Votes: 81

76. Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
Episode: Sanford and Gong (1976)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Fred, Lamont, Donna and Bubba attend a taping of "The Gong Show" and are inspired to audition as contestants, bringing their musical act onto the show.

Director: Bill Foster | Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, Chuck Barris, Lynn Hamilton

Votes: 116

77. South Park (1997– )
Episode: Cartman's Mom Is a Dirty Slut (1998)

TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy

Eric Cartman goes on a quest to find out who his father was. But when he learns who his mother slept with matters get complicated... because she slept with everybody in town.

Director: Trey Parker | Stars: Mary Kay Bergman, Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Isaac Hayes

Votes: 4,264

78. South Park (1997– )
Episode: Death (1997)

TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy

Grampa wants Stan to kill him, the parents all want to kill the Terrance and Philip show, and Death just wants to kill someone.

Directors: Matt Stone, Trey Parker | Stars: Mary Kay Bergman, Jennifer Howell, Trey Parker, Matt Stone

Votes: 3,963

79. South Park (1997– )
Episode: The New Terrance and Phillip Movie Trailer (2002)

TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Comedy

The boys have to sit through an episode of "Fightin' Round The World" with Russell Crowe so they can see a preview for the new movie starring Terrence & Philip. However, bad luck forces them to race across town searching for a working TV.

Director: Trey Parker | Stars: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Spencer Lacey Ganus, Eliza Schneider

Votes: 3,069

80. Special Unit 2 (2001–2002)
Episode: The Piper (2002)

Action, Comedy, Crime

A popular children's TV character is suspected of being a Piper link whose been using his mind control power on children to make them commit crimes on his behalf. The Captain assigns Carl, ... See full summary »

Director: John T. Kretchmer | Stars: Michael Landes, Alexondra Lee, Richard Gant, Danny Woodburn

Votes: 35

81. Tales from the Crypt (1989–1996)
Episode: Spoiled (1991)

Not Rated | 28 min | Comedy, Crime, Fantasy

Janet is married to a doctor who's married to his work. She wants to live her life with passion, danger, and romance like Fuchsia Monroe, a soap opera character she watches religiously. ... See full summary »

Director: Andy Wolk | Stars: Faye Grant, Alan Rachins, Anita Morris, Tristan Rogers

Votes: 830

82. They Came from Outer Space (1990–1991)
Episode: High Five (1991)

Comedy, Sci-Fi

Bo and Abe win ownership of a floundering PBS-type TV station in a lottery drawing, and set out to revitalize its programming schedule.

Director: Gary Walkow | Stars: Stuart Fratkin, Dean Cameron, Allan Royal, Christopher Carroll

83. The Unexpected (1952– )
Episode: Fury and Sound (1952)

30 min | Drama

When a megalomaniac radio program producer makes advances towards the beautiful wife of his downtrodden assistant director, the man decides to exact his revenge by putting a hidden ... See full summary »

Director: Sobey Martin | Stars: Paul Guilfoyle, Hans Conried, Lois Hall, Rudy Makoul

84. The Life of Riley (1953–1958)
Episode: Riley's Family Reunion (1953)

24 min | Comedy

Riley's family is selected to appear in a radio program that brings parents and a child together for a family reunion - and plants hidden microphones throughout the house to capture their unrehearsed reactions to the event.

Director: Abby Berlin | Stars: William Bendix, Marjorie Reynolds, Tom D'Andrea, Lugene Sanders

85. Rude Awakening (1998–2001)
Episode: What Ever Happened to Billie Frank? (1998)

TV-MA | Comedy

Billie is nervous about having to endure her parents' birthday celebration for her and asks Jackie to go with her. Dave plans a surprise party for Billie.

Director: Ellen Gittelsohn | Stars: Sherilyn Fenn, Jonathan Penner, Rain Pryor, Lynn Redgrave

Votes: 11

86. The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952–1966)
Episode: June Music Festival (1963)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Rick Nelson hosts a show within a show. His rock and roll band play a number of songs, while singers Jennie Smith, The Brothers Four and Bud & Travis as well as The Garrett Square Dancers also perform.

Director: Ozzie Nelson | Stars: Ozzie Nelson, Harriet Nelson, David Nelson, Ricky Nelson

Votes: 12

87. Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001–2011)
Episode: Blasters (2006)

TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Logan and Wheeler discover that the recent murder of a former child star has links to an Albanian mob.

Director: Constantine Makris | Stars: Chris Noth, Julianne Nicholson, Eric Bogosian, Matt Keeslar

Votes: 312

88. The Danny Thomas Show (1953–1965)
Episode: Danny's Birthday (1956)

TV-Y7 | 30 min | Comedy, Family

It is Danny's birthday, but Danny's children are more interested in the plight of the old sea captain living in their apartment building's basement, who has led an exciting and a dangerous ... See full summary »

Director: Sheldon Leonard | Stars: Danny Thomas, Jean Hagen, Sherry Jackson, Rusty Hamer

Votes: 10

89. The Mickey Rooney Show (1954–1955)
Episode: The Lion Hunt (1954)

Not Rated | 26 min | Comedy

Mickey and Freddy join a city-wide hunt for an escaped lion.

Director: Leslie H. Martinson | Stars: Mickey Rooney, Regis Toomey, Claire Carleton, Joey Forman

Votes: 8

90. The Great Gildersleeve (1954–1956)
Episode: Gildy Goes Diving (1955)

30 min | Comedy

Gildy agrees to dive into a pool of water as a publicity stunt.

Director: Charles Barton | Stars: Willard Waterman, Lillian Randolph, Ronald Keith, Forrest Lewis

91. Schitt's Creek (2015–2020)
Episode: Life Is a Cabaret (2019)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy

Stevie is nowhere to be found on opening night for Cabaret. David attempts to make a big announcement.

Directors: Andrew Cividino, Dan Levy | Stars: Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Dan Levy, Annie Murphy

Votes: 1,925

92. My Name Is Earl (2005–2009)
Episode: Darnell Outed: Part 1 (2009)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

Earl tries to get Joy a spot on a reality show starring Erik Estrada. However, he only causes great embarrassment, and accidentally gets Darnell's Witness Protection location revealed.

Director: Eyal Gordin | Stars: Jason Lee, Ethan Suplee, Jaime Pressly, Nadine Velazquez

Votes: 477

93. As the World Turns (1956–2010)
Episode: Episode #1.13339 (2008)

TV-14 | Drama, Romance

A family battle ensues when Parker and Liberty want to see each other at a car wash. Meg meets Derek, but doesn't know his true connection to Josh.

Director: John O'Connell | Stars: Ellen Dolan, Eileen Fulton, Don Hastings, Jon Hensley

94. The Betty Hutton Show (1959–1960)
Episode: Goldie on 'Face to Face' (1960)

30 min | Comedy

A network television show asks to interview Goldie and the Strickland children in their mansion. Pat, Nicky and Roy can't wait to appear on television, but Goldie is reluctant to agree to their appearance.

Stars: Betty Hutton, William Bakewell, Richard Benedict, Hanna Landy

95. As the World Turns (1956–2010)
Episode: Episode #1.13445 (2009)

TV-14 | Drama, Romance

Dusty is devastated when Craig wins custody of Johnny. Katie and Brad agree to appear in a reality show about the two of them trying to have a baby.

Director: Christopher Goutman | Stars: Terri Conn, Kristen Connolly, Ellen Dolan, Eileen Fulton

96. As the World Turns (1956–2010)
Episode: Episode #1.13449 (2009)

TV-14 | Drama, Romance

Vienna and Henry disguise themselves as Katie and Brad in order to help the latter pair escape the camera crew. Josie calls Dusty and lets him know that Eliza is with Paul.

Director: Jennifer Pepperman | Stars: Ellen Dolan, Eileen Fulton, Don Hastings, Kathryn Hays

97. As the World Turns (1956–2010)
Episode: Episode #1.13450 (2009)

TV-14 | Drama, Romance

Craig's overprotective-father routine brings him closer to Carly. Katie learns she'll have to postpone getting pregnant. Vienna goes looking for a sperm donor.

Director: Maria Wagner | Stars: Ellen Dolan, Eileen Fulton, Kathryn Hays, Jon Hensley

98. Toon in with Me (2021– )
Episode: Cap'n Bill and His Sea Pals (2021)

TV-PG | Animation, Comedy

Bill pays tribute to cartoon shows of the past by playing an old VHS of "Cap'n Bill and His Sea Pals" from March 19, 1962. Featured cartoons are Wackiki Wabbit (1943), Tee for Two (1945), A Little Soap and Water (1935), The Hep Cat (1942), and Muscle Tussle (1953).

Director: Mike Schmiedeler | Stars: Bill Leff, Kevin Fleming, Leila Gorstein

Votes: 6

99. This Is Your Music (1955– )
Episode: A Salute to Johnny Mercer (1955)

Music

This episode focuses on the musical work of Johnny Mercer and is presented as a rehearsal for a performance of a musical revue called "Words by Johnny Mercer". Song and dance numbers are ... See full summary »

Stars: Byron Palmer, Joan Weldon, Nelson Riddle, Johnny Mercer

100. G-Spot (2005–2009)
Episode: Double Beard (2009)

23 min | Comedy

The premiere party for Rick's film is a Hollywood who's-who and Gigi, of course, attends on Rick's arm.

Director: Brian K. Roberts | Stars: Brigitte Bako, Heather Hanson, Kimberly Huie, Ian Alden