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
The Cisco Kid Collection (1950)
Director: Derwin Abrahams, George Cahan
Starring: Bill Catching, Duncan Renaldo, Leo Carrillo, Marshall Reed
Based on the early stories of O Henry. Follow the hilarious adventures of the heroic Cisco Kid (Duncan Renaldo) and his bungling sidekick Pancho (Leo... Read more
The Closer: Season 1 (2005)
7.6/10
Starring: Kyra Sedgwick, J K Simmons, Corey Reynolds, Robert Gossett, G W Bailey, Anthony...
Kyra Sedgwick is Deputy Police Chief Brenda Johnson, the abrasive and unorthodox head of the Priority Homicide Division in LA. New on the job all the... Read more
The Closer: Season 2 (2006)
7.6/10
Starring: Kyra Sedgwick, J K Simmons, Corey Reynolds, Robert Gossett, G W Bailey, Anthony...
After a year of hard-won victories, Brenda finally has the acceptance of her new LAPD family in this taut and highly watchable second season. This ti... Read more
The Closer: Season 3 (2007)
7.6/10
Starring: G W Bailey, Jon Tenney, Kyra Sedgwick, J K Simmons, Corey Reynolds, Robert Gosse...
Kyra Sedgwick is back as the LAPD's spirited Deputy Chief, Brenda Johnson. The season starts with a bang as a slaughtered family's sole survivor is br... Read more
The Color Honeymooners (1966)
Starring: Jackie Gleason, Art Carney, Sheila MacRae, Jane Kean
Reprising their famous characters from 'The Honeymooners', the cast was led by Jackie Gleason and Art Carney with newcomers Sheila MacRae and Jane Kea... Read more
The Colour of Magic (2008)
Director: Vadim Jean
Starring: Sean Astin, David Bradley, Liz May Brice, James Cosmo, Brian Cox, Tim Curry, Lau...
The first two novels of Terry Pratchett's Discworld series are adapted for the small screen with David Jason once again starring (he was Death's sidek... Read more
The Comeback: The Complete Series (2005)
8/10
Starring: Lisa Kudrow, Laura Silverman, Damian Young, Malin Akerman, Robert Michael Morris...
Valerie Cherish (Lisa Kudrow) used to be at the top of everybody's list, now with her hit sit-com behind her, roles are thin on the ground, and she's... Read more
The Comedy Hour with Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis: Vol 1 (1950)
Starring: Burt Lancaster, Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Rosemary Clooney
'The Colgate Comedy Hour' (1950-1955) was a favourite with audiences for six years, providing viewers with classic sketches by hosts Dean Martin and J... Read more
The Complete Ripping Yarns (1977)
Director: Alan J W Bell, Jim Franklin, Terry Hughes
Starring: John Cleese, Iain Cuthbertson, Denholm Elliott, Terry Jones, Roy Kinnear, Charle...
During a brief break-up of the Python gang in the mid to late 70s, BBC producer Terry Hughes approached Michael Palin and asked him to come up with a... Read more
The Cosby Show: Season 1 (1984)
7.4/10
Starring: Tempestt Bledsoe, Lisa Bonet, Bill Cosby, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Phylicia Rashad...
This popular NBC series depicted a close-knit and prosperous African-American family, the Huxtables, from New York City. Dr Heathcliff (Bill Cosby) an... Read more