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
Neville's Island (1998)
6.9/10
Director: Terry Johnson
Starring: David Bamber, Martin Clunes, Timothy Spall, Jeff Rawles
When four businessmen (Timothy Spall, Martin Clunes, Jeff Rawle and David Bamber) embark on a 'team building' trip, they end up stranded on an island... Read more
New Girl: Season 1 (2011)
7.7/10
Starring: Zooey Deschanel, Jake Johnson, Max Greenfield, Hannah Simone, Lamorne Morris
"New Girl" is a charming, offbeat comedy about friends, flings and modern relationships. After a bad breakup, free-spirited optimist Jess (Zooey Desch... Read more
New Girl: Season 2 (2012)
5.9/10
Starring: Zooey Deschanel, Jake Johnson, Max Greenfield, Hannah Simone, Lamorne Morris
The romantic tension between Jess (Zooey Deschanel) and Nick (Jake Johnson) escalates in the hilarious, quirky second season - but will they ever hook... Read more
New Tricks: Series 1 (2003)
7.9/10
Director: Various
Starring: Dennis Waterman, James Bolam, Amanda Redman, Alun Armstrong
This BBC production is full of gripping cases and hilarious exchanges, starring a top ensemble cast (Amanda Redman, Dennis Waterman, James Bolam, Alun... Read more
New Tricks: Series 2 (2005)
7.9/10
Director: Various
Starring: Dennis Waterman, James Bolam, Amanda Redman, Alun Armstrong
The second series sees Lane, Standing, Halford and their bullish boss Pullman taking on more half-forgotten cases. Mixing nose-to-the-ground, old-scho... Read more
New Tricks: Series 3 (2006)
7.9/10
Director: Various
Starring: Dennis Waterman, James Bolam, Amanda Redman, Alun Armstrong
The mismatched, mature detectives return for another wonderfully entertaining season. The complete eight story lines are included, rounded out by a cr... Read more
New Tricks: Series 4 (2007)
7.9/10
Director: Various
Starring: Dennis Waterman, James Bolam, Amanda Redman, Alun Armstrong
Lane, Standing, Halford and Pullman are back, solving the cases that 'kids these days' can't. Their old-fashioned detective work gets the job done. Mi... Read more
New Tricks: Series 5 (2008)
4.6/10
Starring: Dennis Waterman, James Bolam, Amanda Redman, Alun Armstrong
The team of old codgers continue to solve the crimes that others can't, using good old-fashioned detective work to get to the bottom of cases when the... Read more
Night Court: Season 1 (1984)
7.7/10
Starring: Harry Anderson, John Larroquette, Richard Moll, Paula Kelly, Karen Austin
In the mid-eighties, a different kind of sitcom took audiences by surprise. 'Night Court' offered viewers a kooky, fun, and feel good approach to come... Read more
Night Gallery: Season 1 (1969)
8/10
Director: Boris Sagal, Steven Spielberg, Barry Shear
Starring: Rod Serling, Joan Crawford, Roddy McDowall, Ossie Davis, Richard Kiley, Barry Su...
Prepare for the chill of a lifetime as the master of suspense, Rod Serling ('The Twilight Zone'), hosts over 17 stories of terror in this classic seri... Read more