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
Def Comedy Jam Allstars Vol. 1 (2002)
Starring: Martin Lawrence, Chris Rock, Bernie Mac, Chris Tucker
Throughout the 1990's Russell Simmons' 'Def Comedy Jam' on HBO exposed hilarious, predominantly African-American comedians to the public, creating man... Read more
Def Comedy Jam Allstars Vol. 2 (2002)
Starring: Martin Lawrence, Steve Harvey, Mo'Nique , Tommy Chunn
Throughout the 1990s Russell Simmons' 'Def Comedy Jam' on HBO exposed hilarious, predominantly African-American comedians to the public, creating many... Read more
Def Comedy Jam Allstars Vol. 3 (2002)
Starring: Martin Lawrence, Cedric The Entertainer, Joe Torry, J Anthony Brown, Sommore
Throughout the 1990's Russell Simmons' 'Def Comedy Jam' on HBO exposed hilarious, predominantly African-American comedians to the public, creating man... Read more
Dempsey and Makepeace: Season 1 (1984)
7.5/10
Starring: Michael Brandon, Glynis Barber, Ray Smith, Desmond Cullum-Jones, David Baxt
Lt. James Dempsey, a Serpico-like Brooklyn cop is sent to Scotland Yard and partnered with the glamorous but tough Sgt. Harriet Makepeace. Dempsey fin... Read more
Department S (1969)
7.2/10
Director: Cyril Frankel, John Gilling, Roy Ward Baker, Ray Austin, Paul Dickson, Gil Taylor
Starring: Peter Wyngarde, Joel Fabiani, Rosemary Nicols, Dennis Alaba Peters
When the FBI and the CID are stumped they call three extraordinary agents who can solve the seemingly unsolveable. Jason King (Peter Wyngarde) an ecc... Read more
Desperate Housewives: Season 1 (2004)
7.5/10
Starring: Teri Hatcher, Steven Culp, Marcia Cross, Ricardo Chavira, Felicity Huffman, Eva...
Refreshingly original, addictive television at its best. Now you can spend the night with the beautiful women of Wisteria Lane and relive every minute... Read more
Desperate Housewives: Season 2 (2005)
7.1/10
Starring: Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross, Eva Longoria, Nicollette Sheridan,...
The ladies of Wisteria Lane return for more neighbourhood gossip and sexy shenanigans. There's a new kid on the block, Betty Applewhite (Alfre Woodar... Read more
Desperate Housewives: Season 3 (2006)
7.2/10
Starring: Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross, Eva Longoria, Nicollette Sheridan,...
Following on from the surprise ending of season two, Bree and the mysterious Orson (Kyle Maclachan) are now engaged, and Susan is tending the comatose... Read more
Desperate Housewives: Season 4 (2007)
8.8/10
Starring: Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross, Eva Longoria, Ricardo Chavira, Dan...
Temperatures are rising behind the closed doors of Wisteria Lane and bringing the neighbourhood to the boil is the mysterious Katherine Mayfair. Kathe... Read more
Desperate Housewives: Season 5 (2008)
7.5/10
Director: Various
Starring: Felicity Huffman, Teri Hatcher, Eva Longoria, Marcia Cross, Ricardo Chavira
A primetime soap with a truly contemporary take on the happily ever after, "Desperate Housewives' takes a darkly comedic look at suburbia where the se... Read more