Television Shows
"As Seen on TV"
A television movie (also TV movie, made-for-TV movie, telefilm, etc.) is a photoplay that does not normally feature in movie theatres but is produced for, and released to, television only. It is commonly considered a type of movie, but some people restrict the latter term to those that play in cinemas only.
The programs listed below have all at one time or another been on the telly. Most of those great old shows are represented here, from "Green Acres" to "Absolutely Fabulous", from "Dallas" to "Six Feet Under", from "The Simpsons" to "Ren and Stimpy".....
Below is an amalgam of Alice's entire collection of "Television Shows". For more precise grazing you may find scrolling within this genre helpful. ie "TV Drama", "TV Comedy", "TV Cult", etc
Murder Most Horrid: Series 1 (1991)
7.4/10
Starring: Dawn French
In this winsome parody of the modern murder mystery, Dawn French, in various guises, embarks on a different mystery in every episode - but they're not... Read more
Murder Most Horrid: Series 1 & 2 (1991)
7.6/10
Starring: Dawn French
In this winsome parody of the modern murder mystery, Dawn French, in various guises, embarks on a different mystery in every episode - but they're not... Read more
Murder on Flight 502 (1975)
5.2/10
Director: George McCowan
Starring: Robert Stack, Farrah Fawcett, George Maharis, Ralph Bellamy, Polly Bergen, Sonny...
Combining classic '70s disaster flick with Hitchcockian suspense, this thrilling story terrified viewers when it first aired as an American TV movie.... Read more
Murder on Pleasant Drive (2006)
5.9/10
Director: Michael Scott
Starring: Adam Arkin, Kelli Williams, Amy Madigan
When the bubbly young Fran Smith mysteriously disappears after a whirlwind romance and marriage with the seemingly mild-mannered John (Adam Arkin), he... Read more
Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes (2003)
8.1/10
Director: Paul Seed
Starring: Charles Dance, Robin Laing, Ian Richardson, Dolly Wells, Alec Newman
Inspired by the real-life relationship between Arthur Conan Doyle (Robin Laing) and his mentor, pioneering forensic pathologist, Dr Joseph Bell (Ian R... Read more
Murder, She Wrote: Season 1 (1984)
6.9/10
Starring: Angela Lansbury, Tom Bosley, Claude Akins
After Jean Stapleton and Doris Day both turned down the role, Angela Lansbury became Jessica McGill, retired teacher, successful mystery writer and in... Read more
Murder, She Wrote: Season 2 (1985)
6.9/10
Starring: Angela Lansbury, Jerry Orbach, Adrienne Barbeau, Dick Van Patten, Carol Lawrence...
Emmy Award nominee Angela Lansbury is back on the case in all 22 episodes from the second season of the critically acclaimed series. Rejoin Jessica Fl... Read more
Murder, She Wrote: Season 3 (1986)
6.9/10
Starring: Angela Lansbury, Tom Bosley, Tom Selleck, Leslie Nielsen, Courteney Cox
Acclaimed actress Angela Lansbury returns with all 22 entertaining episodes from The Complete Third Season! From international espionage to insurance... Read more
Murphy Brown: Season 1, Discs 1 and 2 (1988)
7/10
Director: Barnet Kellman
Starring: Candice Bergen, Pat Corley, Faith Ford, Charles Kimbrough, Robert Pastorelli, Gr...
Although it will always be linked with Vice President Quayle and big hair, the groundbreaking series 'Murphy Brown' is also one of the most successful... Read more
Murphy Brown: Season 1, Discs 3 and 4 (1988)
7/10
Director: Barnet Kellman
Starring: Candice Bergen, Pat Corley, Faith Ford, Charles Kimbrough, Robert Pastorelli, Jo...
Although it will always be linked with Vice President Quayle and big hair, the groundbreaking series 'Murphy Brown' is also one of the most successful... Read more