Favorite made for TV movies
by jrsl88 | created - 16 May 2011 | updated - 30 Jan 2023 | PublicTelevision movies that are my favorites. Arranged in ABC order.
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1. Twentieth Century Fox: The First 50 Years (1997 TV Movie)
TV-G | 150 min | Documentary
The first half century of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation from its beginnings under Hungarian immigrant William Fox to it emergence as a major studio.
Director: Kevin Burns | Stars: James Coburn, Julie Andrews, David Brown, Red Buttons
Votes: 141
2. 2gether (2000 TV Movie)
82 min | Drama, Comedy, Music
A movie that spoofs boy bands like N*Sync, New Kids on the Block, Backstreet Boys, etc. It's the boy band version of Spinal Tap!
Director: Nigel Dick | Stars: Noah Bastian, Alan Blumenfeld, Michael Cuccione, Kevin P. Farley
Votes: 1,591
3. 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year (2009 TV Movie)
TV-G | 69 min | Documentary
A look at the movies in the year 1939, considered by many to be one of the greatest years in film history.
Director: Constantine Nasr | Stars: Kenneth Branagh, Leonard Maltin, Thomas G. Schatz, F.X. Feeney
Votes: 415
4. All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! (1994 TV Special)
Comedy, Family, Music
Tycoon billionaire Ronald Grump wants to demolish Sesame Street to build his Grump Tower, and it's up to the Sesame Street citizens to save their favorite buildings from being destroyed.
Director: Chuck Vinson | Stars: Joe Pesci, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Charles Grodin, Susan Sarandon
Votes: 112
5. Always Remember I Love You (1990 TV Movie)
95 min | Drama
Just after he turns 16, Robert finds out that he is adopted, and his parents find to their horror that he was kidnapped from his real parents. They decide to tell him about this, although ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Miller | Stars: Patty Duke, Stephen Dorff, David Birney, Sam Wanamaker
Votes: 618
6. Alice in Wonderland (1999 TV Movie)
PG | 150 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Alice falls down a rabbit hole, and finds herself in Wonderland, a fantasy land of strange characters and ideas.
Director: Nick Willing | Stars: Tina Majorino, Whoopi Goldberg, Robbie Coltrane, Ben Kingsley
Votes: 8,864
7. Alice in Wonderland or What's a Nice Kid Like You Doing in a Place Like This? (1966 TV Movie)
60 min | Animation, Family, Musical
Alice needs to do her homework but she ends up in televisionland where she meets characters from Alice in Wonderland and some Hanna-Barbera cartoons.
Director: Alex Lovy | Stars: Sammy Davis Jr., Zsa Zsa Gabor, Bill Dana, Howard Morris
Votes: 170
8. Alley Cats Strike (2000 TV Movie)
TV-G | 103 min | Drama, Family, Sport
A group of hip retro teenage outsiders become involved in an interschool bowling rivalry.
Director: Rod Daniel | Stars: Kyle Schmid, Robert Ri'chard, Kaley Cuoco, Mimi Paley
Votes: 2,623
9. Babes in Toyland (1986 TV Movie)
G | 96 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
A young girl wakes up in the realm of Toyland, where she teams up with her family and friends to overthrow the evil villain, Barnaby.
Director: Clive Donner | Stars: Drew Barrymore, Richard Mulligan, Eileen Brennan, Keanu Reeves
Votes: 3,985
10. Backstage at Disney (1983 TV Movie)
Documentary
The various trials and errors in creating films at Disney, including aspects of "Something Wicked This Way Comes".
Director: Tom Leetch | Stars: Carroll Ballard, Tim Burton, John Culhane, Harrison Ellenshaw
Votes: 15
11. The Ballad of Smokey the Bear (1966 TV Movie)
TV-G | 60 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
The origin of the great bear forest conservation crusader.
Director: Larry Roemer | Stars: James Cagney, William Marine, Rose Marie Jun, Herb Duncan
Votes: 83
12. Banjo the Woodpile Cat (1979 TV Movie)
G | 29 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
A mischievous kitten named Banjo runs away from home and soon realizes he may have made a mistake.
Director: Don Bluth | Stars: Scatman Crothers, Beah Richards, Sparky Marcus, Jerry Harper
Votes: 436
13. Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown (1975 TV Short)
Not Rated | 25 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
The gang celebrate Valentine's Day while Charlie Brown hopes for at least one valentine for a change.
Director: Phil Roman | Stars: Duncan Watson, Stephen Shea, Melanie Kohn, Greg Felton
Votes: 2,941
14. The Bears Who Saved Christmas (1994 TV Movie)
TV-G | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Two teddy bears attempt to save Christmas for two children.
Director: Allen Foster | Stars: Charlie Adler, Mary Kay Bergman, Pam Dawber, Brad Garrett
Votes: 122
15. Beyond Titanic (1998 TV Movie)
94 min | Documentary
A survey of 86 years of Titanicana in popular culture, with the emphasis on movies about (or inspired by) the disaster.
Director: Edith Becker | Stars: Victor Garber, Steven Biel, Daniel Allen Butler, Ryan Cassidy
Votes: 137
16. Boo to You Too! Winnie the Pooh (1996 TV Short)
TV-G | 21 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
On Halloween night, Pooh and the gang are ready for Halloween, but Piglet is too scared to join in.
Director: Rob LaDuca | Stars: Peter Cullen, Jim Cummings, John Fiedler, Michael Gough
Votes: 1,026
17. Bozo, Gar & Ray: WGN TV Classics (2005 TV Special)
120 min | Documentary, Family
This WGN TV special offers a retrospective look at beloved Chicago-area children's television shows "Bozo's Circus", "Garfield Goose and Friends", and "Ray Rayner and His Friends".
Star: Dean Richards
Votes: 7
18. The Brady Bunch 35th Anniversary Reunion Special: Still Brady After All These Years (2004 TV Movie)
Documentary
Host Jenny McCarthy interviews series creator Sherwood Schwartz and the eight surviving members of the Brady Bunch cast before a live studio audience.
Stars: Ann B. Davis, Florence Henderson, Christopher Knight, Mike Lookinland
Votes: 83
19. Busby Berkeley: Going Through the Roof (1998 TV Movie)
Documentary, Biography, Music
Director: David M. Thompson | Stars: Busby Berkeley, Larry Robinson, Kenneth Anger, Richard Barrios
Votes: 58
20. The Butter Battle Book (1989 TV Movie)
PG | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A cold war between two lands over a ridiculous dispute leads to a perilous arms race.
Director: Ralph Bakshi | Stars: Charles Durning, Christopher Collins, Miriam Flynn, Clive Revill
Votes: 535
21. Bye Bye Birdie (1995 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 135 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
Rock-and-roll icon Conrad Birdie is about to go into the Army, and plans are being made to arrange his final going-away concert.
Director: Gene Saks | Stars: Jason Alexander, Vanessa Williams, Chynna Phillips, Tyne Daly
Votes: 936
22. Casper the Friendly Ghost: He Ain't Scary, He's Our Brother (1979 TV Movie)
TV-G | 25 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Casper tries to pass as a human child so they can trick or treat, but their ghost roommates keep haunting every person Casper tries to obtain candy from. Casper then runs into some poor, costume-less orphans who accept Casper as a ghost.
Directors: Carl Urbano, Carl Urbano, Chris Cuddington | Stars: Greg Alter, Lucille Bliss, Diana McCannon, Julie McWhirter
Votes: 150
23. Casper's First Christmas (1979 TV Movie)
G | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Yogi Bear, Boo Boo, Huckleberry Hound and more Hanna-Barbera characters get lost and decide to spend Christmas by vising Casper, the friendly ghost. But soon they encounter a not-so-friendly ghost.
Directors: Carl Urbano, Chris Cuddington | Stars: Daws Butler, Ida Sue McCune, Paul DeKorte, Julie McWhirter
Votes: 277
24. The Cat in the Hat (1971 TV Movie)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
A red and white-striped top-hatted cat visits two children left home alone.
Director: Hawley Pratt | Stars: Allan Sherman, Daws Butler, Pamelyn Ferdin, Tony Frazier
Votes: 2,143
25. A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965 TV Movie)
TV-G | 25 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
Depressed at the commercialism he sees around him, Charlie Brown tries to find a deeper meaning to Christmas.
Director: Bill Melendez | Stars: Ann Altieri, Chris Doran, Sally Dryer, Bill Melendez
Votes: 44,102
26. A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973 TV Short)
TV-G | 25 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Peppermint Patty invites herself and her friends over to Charlie Brown's for Thanksgiving, and with Linus, Snoopy, and Woodstock, he attempts to throw together a Thanksgiving dinner.
Directors: Bill Melendez, Phil Roman | Stars: Todd Barbee, Robin Kohn, Stephen Shea, Hilary Momberger-Powers
Votes: 12,353
27. A Charlie Brown Valentine (2002 TV Short)
TV-G | 25 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Linus tries to get away from Sally as she continues to try and get Linus to like her. Lucy wants kisses and chocolates from Schroeder. Charlie Brown tries to dance with Peppermint Patty.
Director: Bill Melendez | Stars: Wesley Singerman, Lauren Schaffel, Corey Padnos, Emily Lalande
Votes: 1,257
28. Charlie Brown's All Stars! (1966 TV Short)
24 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
When his team is offered membership in the Little League, Charlie Brown finds he must make a difficult moral decision.
Director: Bill Melendez | Stars: Peter Robbins, Sally Dryer, Christopher Shea, Ann Altieri
Votes: 1,586
29. A Christmas Carol (1971 TV Short)
28 min | Animation, Short, Drama
An old bitter miser is given a chance for redemption when spirits visit him on Christmas Eve.
Director: Richard Williams | Stars: Alastair Sim, Michael Redgrave, Melvyn Hayes, Michael Hordern
Votes: 1,923
30. Christmas at Pee-wee's Playhouse (1988 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 49 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Pee-Wee Herman throws a Christmas party at his playhouse with his friends and some celebrity guests.
Directors: Wayne Orr, Paul Reubens | Stars: Paul Reubens, Kevin Carlson, Laurence Fishburne, Aaron Fletcher
Votes: 1,650
31. Christmas Eve on Sesame Street (1978 TV Movie)
TV-Y | 60 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Big Bird worries when Oscar tells him that if Santa Claus can't fit down the chimney on Christmas Eve, nobody would get presents.
Director: Jon Stone | Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 1,099
32. Christmas in Tattertown (1988 TV Movie)
29 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Christmas in Tattertown is a 1988 television special created and directed by Ralph Bakshi about a place where everything discarded in the world came alive. It was Nickelodeon's first cartoon.
Director: Ralph Bakshi | Stars: Charlie Adler, Jennifer Darling, Adrian Arnold, Keith David
Votes: 107
33. A Christmas Story (1972 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 30 min | Animation
A young boys pet dog and a mouse embark on an adventure to deliver his letter to Santa on Christmas eve.
Directors: Joseph Barbera, William Hanna | Stars: Daws Butler, Don Messick, Hal Smith, John Stephenson
Votes: 114
34. The Christmas Toy (1986 TV Movie)
TV-G | 50 min | Family, Fantasy, Musical
The toys in the playroom of the Jones household magically come to life when their owners aren't looking. On Christmas Eve, as the toys eagerly await the arrival of a new toy, Rugby the tiger plots to make sure he remains the favorite toy.
Director: Eric Till | Stars: Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Kathryn Mullen, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 1,460
35. Cinderella (1957 TV Movie)
90 min | Musical, Family, Comedy
Although mistreated by her cruel Stepmother (Ilka Chase) and stepsisters Portia (Kaye Ballard) and Joy (Alice Ghostley), Cinderella (Dame Julie Andrews) is able to attend the royal ball through the help of a Fairy Godmother (Edie Adams).
Director: Ralph Nelson | Stars: Julie Andrews, Ilka Chase, Edie Adams, Howard Lindsay
Votes: 1,228
36. Cinderella (I) (1965 TV Movie)
G | 84 min | Family, Fantasy, Musical
Although mistreated by her cruel stepmother and stepsisters, Cinderella is able to attend the royal ball through the help of a fairy godmother.
Director: Charles S. Dubin | Stars: Ginger Rogers, Walter Pidgeon, Celeste Holm, Jo Van Fleet
Votes: 3,230
37. Cinderella (1997 TV Movie)
G | 88 min | Family, Fantasy, Musical
Although mistreated by her cruel stepmother and stepsisters, Cinderella is able to attend the royal ball through the help of a fairy godmother.
Director: Robert Iscove | Stars: Brandy Norwood, Bernadette Peters, Veanne Cox, Natalie Desselle Reid
Votes: 9,686
38. Claymation Christmas Celebration (1987 TV Special)
24 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Two hosting prehistoric dinosaurs, Rex and Herb, guide you along a typical small town's Christmas choral celebration. There's just one catch, the entire town population is made out of clay. Special guest stars: the California Raisins.
Director: Will Vinton | Stars: Tim Conner, Johnny Counterfit
Votes: 1,009
39. Claymation Comedy of Horrors (1991 TV Short)
23 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Wilshire Pig and Sheldon Snail discover a map to uncover Doctor Frankenswine's monster. All kinds of mishaps ensue in their quest.
Director: Barry Bruce | Stars: Tim Conner, Brian Cummings, Krisha Fairchild, Michele Mariana
Votes: 220
40. Claymation Easter (1992 TV Special)
23 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
The Easter Bunny is kidnapped by a pig who wants his job.
Director: Mark Gustafson | Stars: Tim Conner, Jim Cummings, Kiefer Davis, Michele Mariana
Votes: 149
41. DTV Monster Hits (1987 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 60 min | Animation
A Halloween special featuring appropriately-themed rock and roll songs set to scenes from the Disney library of classic animation.
Directors: Andrew Solt, Ted Berman, Les Clark, Robert Cormack, Clyde Geronimi, Burt Gillett, David Hand, Jack Hannah, Wilfred Jackson, Jack King, Jack Kinney, John Lounsbery, Hamilton Luske, Burny Mattinson, Joshua Meador, David Michener, John Musker, Charles Nichols, Wolfgang Reitherman, Richard Rich, Bill Roberts, Ben Sharpsteen, Art Stevens, Riley Thomson | Stars: Jeffrey Jones, Wayne Allwine, Tony Anselmo, Bill Farmer
Votes: 102
42. Daisy-Head Mayzie (1995 TV Movie)
TV-G | 22 min | Animation, Family
The Cat in the Hat (the most famous Dr. Seuss character) narrates a story about a girl named Mayzie McGrew, who mysteriously has a daisy growing from her head. This happens during school ... See full summary »
Director: Tony Collingwood | Stars: Francesca Marie Smith, Henry Gibson, Tim Curry, George Hearn
Votes: 233
43. Dance 'Til Dawn (1988 TV Movie)
Unrated | 100 min | Comedy
Will prom night live up to the high school seniors' expectations? Will they have the right date? Can they avoid their parents?
Director: Paul Schneider | Stars: Christina Applegate, Tempestt Bledsoe, Brian Bloom, Cliff De Young
Votes: 1,205
44. Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special (1990 TV Special)
Comedy
The celebrity-laden special, directed by John Landis and hosted in part by Tony Danza, focused on the changes to Disneyland over the years, as stars recalled their favorite attractions.
Director: John Landis | Stars: Charles Fleischer, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Jim Varney
Votes: 63
45. Double, Double Toil and Trouble (1993 TV Movie)
TV-Y7 | 96 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
On Halloween night, two precocious little girls try to save their parents from their nasty old capitalist aunt's greedy clutches. Magic abounds and they meet mysterious new friends along the way.
Director: Stuart Margolin | Stars: Mary-Kate Olsen, Ashley Olsen, Cloris Leachman, Phil Fondacaro
Votes: 3,881
46. Dr. Seuss on the Loose (1973 TV Movie)
TV-G | 25 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Three Dr. Seuss stories hosted by the Cat in the Hat.
Director: Hawley Pratt | Stars: Allan Sherman, Hans Conried, Paul Winchell, Bob Holt
Votes: 694
47. A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story (1995 TV Movie)
120 min | Biography, Drama
This highly-rated television film covers the life of American movie/TV/pop music idol Annette Funicello. The movie starts with the move of her family from New York to California, where in ... See full summary »
Director: Bill Corcoran | Stars: Eva LaRue, Len Cariou, Frank Crudele, Jack Gilardi
Votes: 315
48. The Dreamer of Oz (1990 TV Movie)
100 min | Biography, Drama, Family
The film is the biography of Frank Baum, the children's book author and creator of the fantasy world Oz.
Director: Jack Bender | Stars: John Ritter, Annette O'Toole, Rue McClanahan, Charles Haid
Votes: 587
49. Duck Dodgers and the Return of the 24½th Century (1980 TV Short)
G | 6 min | Animation, Family, Comedy
While exploring a planet for a molecule needed for yo-yo polish, Duck Dodgers and his cadet Porky Pig encounter Marvin the Martian and his plan to blow up the Earth.
Director: Chuck Jones | Star: Mel Blanc
Votes: 538
50. Duel (1971 TV Movie)
PG | 90 min | Action, Thriller
A business commuter is pursued and terrorized by the malevolent driver of a massive tractor-trailer.
Director: Steven Spielberg | Stars: Dennis Weaver, Jacqueline Scott, Eddie Firestone, Lou Frizzell
Votes: 78,416
51. The Easter Bunny Is Comin' to Town (1977 TV Movie)
TV-G | 50 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The Mailman decides to stop another deluge of letters by answering questions about the Easter Bunny: Sunny, a baby rabbit found and adopted by Kidville (a town of only kids--even a kid ... See full summary »
Directors: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr. | Stars: Fred Astaire, Skip Hinnant, Bob McFadden, Allen Swift
Votes: 1,013
52. Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas (1977 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 48 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
A poor otter family risks everything for the chance to win the cash prize of a talent contest for Christmas.
Director: Jim Henson | Stars: Jerry Nelson, Frank Oz, Marilyn Sokol, Dave Goelz
Votes: 4,767 | Gross: $0.23M
53. The Enchanted World of Danny Kaye: The Emperor's New Clothes (1972 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 60 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
This is one of the 'Animagical' titles from the children's film archive of Rankin/Bass. The story line is reminiscent of an earlier 1966 R/B Animagic film, 'The Daydreamer', both of which ... See full summary »
Directors: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr. | Stars: Danny Kaye, Cyril Ritchard, Imogene Coca, Allen Swift
Votes: 83
54. The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show (1982 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy, Family
Miss Piggy, the Muppet, stars in her own variety show.
Director: Jim Henson | Stars: Frank Oz, John Ritter, Andy Kaufman, George Hamilton
Votes: 206
55. The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow (1975 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 22 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy
A young shepherd, Lucas (David Kelley), is blinded by lightning, and some kindly nuns at a nearby abbey take him in. Sister Catherine (Iris Rainer) describes snow to Lucas, who has never ... See full summary »
Directors: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr. | Stars: Angela Lansbury, Cyril Ritchard, David Kelley, Dina Lynn
Votes: 624
56. The First Easter Rabbit (1976 TV Short)
TV-G | 25 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
A beloved toy stuffed rabbit is rescued by a fairy to be the first Easter Rabbit. After his owner falls ill.
Directors: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr. | Stars: Burl Ives, Robert Morse, Stan Freberg, Paul Frees
Votes: 322
57. A Flintstone Christmas (1977 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 60 min | Animation, Family
When Santa has an accident at Fred's house on Christmas Eve, Fred and Barney have to continue his run for him.
Directors: Sid Marcus, Charles Nichols, Alex Lovy, Gerry Chiniquy, Hawley Pratt | Stars: Mel Blanc, Lucille Bliss, Henry Corden, Virginia Gregg
Votes: 996
58. A Flintstone Family Christmas (1993 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 23 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Fred and Wilma try to teach a wayward boy about values.
Director: Ray Patterson | Stars: Henry Corden, Jean Vander Pyl, Frank Welker, B.J. Ward
Votes: 501
59. A Flintstones Christmas Carol (1994 TV Movie)
G | 69 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Fred is cast as Ebenezer Scrooge in a stage adaptation of the story, but is acting a bit stingy in real-life.
Director: Joanna Romersa | Stars: Henry Corden, Jean Vander Pyl, Frank Welker, B.J. Ward
Votes: 1,631
60. The Flintstones Meet Rockula and Frankenstone (1979 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 48 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
The Flintstones and Rubbles win a trip on "Make a Deal or Don't" to Count Rockula's castle in Rocksylvania where they have an unpleasant meeting with the Count and his servant Frankenstone.
Director: Ray Patterson | Stars: Gay Autterson, Mel Blanc, Ted Cassidy, Henry Corden
Votes: 569
61. Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince (1971 TV Movie)
60 min | Family, Fantasy, Music
A frog and a princess, both cursed by a witch, figure out how to break each other's spells.
Director: Jim Henson | Stars: Trudy Young, Gordon Thomson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 511
62. Frosty the Snowman (1969 TV Short)
TV-G | 25 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A living snowman and a little girl struggle to elude a greedy magician who is after the snowman's magic hat.
Directors: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr. | Stars: Jackie Vernon, Billy De Wolfe, Jimmy Durante, Paul Frees
Votes: 21,468
63. Frosty's Winter Wonderland (1976 TV Movie)
TV-G | 25 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Frosty's kind of lonely, so the kids think of making him a wife, Crystal. But will Jack Frost let them be happy?
Directors: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr. | Stars: Andy Griffith, Shelley Winters, Dennis Day, Paul Frees
Votes: 3,624
64. Garbo (2005)
85 min | Documentary, Biography
An original documentary from Turner Classic Movies, narrated by Julie Christie
Directors: Christopher Bird, Kevin Brownlow | Stars: Julie Christie, Greta Garbo, Charles Busch, Karen Swenson
Votes: 350
65. A Garfield Christmas Special (1987 TV Short)
TV-G | 23 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Garfield, Jon, and Odie go to Jon's grandmother's house for Christmas, where Garfield finds a present for Grandma.
Directors: Phil Roman, George Singer | Stars: Lorenzo Music, Thom Huge, Gregg Berger, Pat Carroll
Votes: 3,658
66. Garfield in Disguise (1985 TV Short)
Not Rated | 25 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
When Garfield and Odie are out trick-or-treating, they end up at a haunted house.
Director: Phil Roman | Stars: Lorenzo Music, Thom Huge, Gregg Berger, C. Lindsay Workman
Votes: 2,304
67. Garfield's Thanksgiving (1989 TV Short)
TV-G | 24 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Jon falls for Garfield's veterinarian--who puts Garfield on a diet--and invites her to Thanksgiving dinner.
Directors: Phil Roman, Gerard Baldwin, Bob Nesler, John Sparey | Stars: Lorenzo Music, Thom Huge, Gregg Berger, Julie Payne
Votes: 1,303
68. Glorious Technicolor (1998 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary, History
The history of color photography in motion pictures, in particular the Technicolor company's work.
Director: Peter Jones | Stars: Angela Lansbury, Esther Williams, Arlene Dahl, Evelyn Keyes
Votes: 262
69. The Golden Girls: Their Greatest Moments (2003 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
This 90-minute special aired on the Lifetime network in June 2003 served as a reunion show for 3 of the 4 Golden Girls. This show has clips from the girls' favorite moments from the show, ... See full summary »
Stars: Bea Arthur, Rue McClanahan, Betty White, Estelle Getty
Votes: 146
70. The Great Santa Claus Switch (1970 TV Movie)
60 min | Comedy, Family
The Great Santa Claus Switch was a Muppet television special that first aired on CBS on December 20, 1970. The show, narrated by Ed Sullivan, begins at the North Pole with Santa Claus and ... See full summary »
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Art Carney, Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 112
71. The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat (1982 TV Short)
Not Rated | 25 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
The Grinch leaves home in a foul mood, looking for trouble. He runs into the Cat in the Hat and decides to make the cat's life unbearable.
Director: Bill Perez | Stars: Mason Adams, Bob Holt, Frank Welker, Joe Eich
Votes: 863
72. Growing Up Brady (2000 TV Movie)
PG-13 | 100 min | Biography, Drama
A tell-all story of what happened behind the scenes of the hit TV series, The Brady Bunch (1969). It is based on the book written by Barry Williams, the actor who played Greg Brady.
Director: Richard A. Colla | Stars: Adam Brody, Kaley Cuoco, Rebeccah Bush, Kaitlin Cullum
Votes: 716
73. The Halloween Tree (1993 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 69 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Four children learn the origins of Halloween customs while trying to save the life of their friend.
Director: Mario Piluso | Stars: Ray Bradbury, Leonard Nimoy, Annie Barker, Alex Greenwald
Votes: 2,406
74. Halloween Is Grinch Night (1977 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 25 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
A strange wind blows into Whoville, making all the inhabitants stay indoors. They know the wind means the Grinch will be in a foul mood and out to do harm. However, young Eukariah decides to confront the Grinch.
Director: Gerard Baldwin | Stars: Hans Conried, Hal Smith, Gary Shapiro, Irene Tedrow
Votes: 1,481
75. Halloweentown (1998 TV Movie)
TV-G | 84 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
When a young girl living with her secret witch mother learns she too is a witch, she must help her witch grandmother save Halloweentown from evil forces.
Director: Duwayne Dunham | Stars: Debbie Reynolds, Kimberly J. Brown, Judith Hoag, Joey Zimmerman
Votes: 21,273
76. Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge (2001 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 81 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
A young witch and her grandmother work together to foil the plans of a wicked warlock's son before he can use powerful spells to create chaos in the world.
Director: Mary Lambert | Stars: Kimberly J. Brown, Judith Hoag, Daniel Kountz, Joey Zimmerman
Votes: 10,596
77. Hansel and Gretel (1983 TV Movie)
45 min | Fantasy
This is Tim Burton's Disney Channel Halloween film short that only aired twice. It combines live action and stop-motion, making for a creepy adventure into the woods.
Director: Tim Burton | Stars: Michael Yama, Andy Lee, Alison Hong, Jim Ishida
Votes: 914
78. Happy New Year, Charlie Brown (1986 TV Short)
G | 24 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Charlie Brown is obliged to attend Peppermint Patty's New Year's Eve party, even though he has to finish the novel "War and Peace".
Directors: Sam Jaimes, Bill Melendez | Stars: Chad Allen, Kristie Baker, Melissa Guzzi, Aron Mandelbaum
Votes: 1,983
79. The Harryhausen Chronicles (1998 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
Narrated by actor Leonard Nimoy and featuring appearances by George Lucas and Ray Bradbury, this film documents Ray Harryhausen's remarkable visual effects work, including his hand in ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Schickel | Stars: Ray Harryhausen, Leonard Nimoy, Ray Bradbury, Dennis Muren
Votes: 327
80. Here Comes Peter Cottontail (1971 TV Movie)
TV-G | 60 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
With the help of a time machine, Peter Cottontail must rescue Easter from the hands of the malicious Irontail.
Directors: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr. | Stars: Danny Kaye, Paul Frees, Joan Gardner, Casey Kasem
Votes: 1,534
81. He's a Bully, Charlie Brown (2006 TV Short)
TV-G | 26 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
At summer camp, Rerun is cheated out of his marbles by a bully and Charlie Brown must put the cheat in his place.
Directors: Larry Leichliter, Bill Melendez | Stars: Spencer Robert Scott, Stephanie Patton, Benjamin Bryan, Rory Thost
Votes: 498
82. He's Your Dog, Charlie Brown (1968 TV Short)
24 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
When Snoopy is sent back to the puppy farm for obedience training, he free-loads at Peppermint Patty's instead.
Director: Bill Melendez | Stars: Peter Robbins, Gabrielle DeFaria Ritter, Christopher Shea, Sally Dryer
Votes: 1,419
83. Hey Cinderella! (1969 TV Movie)
52 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Cinderella with a difference!
Director: Jim Henson | Stars: Belinda Montgomery, Robin Ward, Joyce Gordon, Pat Galloway
Votes: 281
84. Hey, Hey, It's the Monkees (1997 TV Movie)
60 min | Comedy, Music
This reunion special of all four original Monkees aired on ABC in the format of an hour-long episode of their 1960s TV series, the premise being that the show never ceased production (... See full summary »
Director: Michael Nesmith | Stars: Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork
Votes: 210
85. His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th (2009 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Horror
A documentary exploring 30 years of the "Friday The 13th" film series featuring all new interviews with cast and crew from all 12 films and various horror fans and filmmakers.
Director: Daniel Farrands | Stars: Natalie Adams, Diane Almeida, Erich Anderson, Judie Aronson
Votes: 3,177
86. Hollywood: The Dream Factory (1972 TV Movie)
51 min | Documentary, History
A documentary about the glorious history of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and its decline leading to the sale of its back lot and props. By extension this provides a general history of Hollywood's Golden Age and the legendary studio system.
Stars: Dick Cavett, Bud Abbott, Constance Bennett, Humphrey Bogart
Votes: 296
87. The Hoober-Bloob Highway (1975 TV Movie)
TV-G | 25 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Visit the magical island where Mr. Hoober-Bloob sends babies to Earth in his own musical way.
Director: Alan Zaslove | Stars: Bob Holt, Hal Smith
Votes: 301
88. Horton Hears a Who! (1970 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 26 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Horton The Elephant struggles to protect a microscopic community from his neighbours who refuse to believe it exists.
Directors: Chuck Jones, Ben Washam | Stars: Hans Conried, June Foray, Chuck Jones, Thurl Ravenscroft
Votes: 2,091
89. How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 26 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
A grumpy hermit hatches a plan to steal Christmas from the Whos of Whoville.
Directors: Chuck Jones, Ben Washam | Stars: Boris Karloff, June Foray, Dal McKennon
Votes: 59,030
90. I Love Lucy's 50th Anniversary Special (2001 TV Special)
120 min | Comedy, Documentary, Family
Retrospective honoring the 50th anniversary of the debut of "I Love Lucy, " one of TV's pioneer programs. Along with clips from the original series, guests recalled memories and the impact the show had on American culture.
Director: Gary Smith | Stars: Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Desi Arnaz Jr., Lucie Arnaz
Votes: 199
91. I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown (2003 TV Movie)
TV-G | 43 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Linus and Lucy's younger brother Rerun wants a dog for Christmas, and Snoopy's brother Spike may be the answer.
Directors: Larry Leichliter, Bill Melendez | Stars: Jimmy Bennett, Adam Taylor Gordon, Ashley Rose, Corey Padnos
Votes: 1,692
92. I'm King Kong!: The Exploits of Merian C. Cooper (2005)
57 min | Documentary, Biography
This documentary explores the incredible life of Merian C. Cooper, from his time as a soldier and pilot in three different wars, to his exploits in Hollywood, as a director, producer and cinematic innovator.
Directors: Christopher Bird, Kevin Brownlow | Stars: Alec Baldwin, Merian C. Cooper, David Strohmaier, James D'Arc
Votes: 240
93. I've Been Waiting for You (1998 TV Movie)
PG-13 | 90 min | Horror, Thriller
A girl moves to a small town with her mom, only to be compared to a legendary witch with the same name.
Director: Christopher Leitch | Stars: Sarah Chalke, Soleil Moon Frye, Ben Foster, Christian Campbell
Votes: 1,432
94. If Someone Had Known (1995 TV Movie)
80 min | Biography, Drama
A young wife and mother is abused by her husband and keeps the secret from her friends and family.
Director: Eric Laneuville | Stars: Kellie Martin, Kevin Dobson, Linda Kelsey, Ivan Sergei
Votes: 533
95. In Search of Dr. Seuss (1994 TV Movie)
90 min | Animation, Biography, Comedy
A nosy reporter wants to find out all she can about Dr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel), and gets told the real facts by several of his characters, with large snippets of his stories and songs interspersed.
Director: Vincent Paterson | Stars: Kathy Najimy, Matt Frewer, Christopher Lloyd, Graham Jarvis
Votes: 571
96. Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible (2010 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary
A look over the incredible work of ILM and how they revolutionised the way we see film with the introduction and advances of CGI or Computer Generated Image. This documentary takes us from ... See full summary »
Director: Leslie Iwerks | Stars: Tom Cruise, George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard
Votes: 528
97. Irving Thalberg: Prince of Hollywood (2005 TV Movie)
75 min | Documentary, Biography
A tribute to producer Irving Thalberg.
Director: Robert Trachtenberg | Stars: John Barrymore, Lionel Barrymore, Cari Beauchamp, Wallace Beery
Votes: 158
98. Daria in 'Is It College Yet?' (2002 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 66 min | Animation, Comedy, Romance
Daria, Jane, and the rest of the Lawndale High seniors face graduation and college in this series finale TV-movie from MTV's "Daria."
Director: Karen Disher | Stars: Geoffrey Arend, Rand Bridges, Lisa Collins, Michelle Damato
Votes: 3,986
99. Daria in 'Is It Fall Yet?' (2000 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 75 min | Animation, Comedy
This animated made-for-TV movie, based on MTV's hit "Daria," explores the summer vacation of Daria and her classmates at Lawndale High.
Directors: Karen Disher, Guy Moore | Stars: Rachel Anton, Brett Barsky, Corey Block, Cindy E. Brolsma
Votes: 4,208
100. Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown? (1983 TV Short)
24 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Charlie Brown and the gang have to come to terms with the fact that Linus and Lucy are moving away.
Director: Phil Roman | Stars: Brad Kesten, Jeremy Schoenberg, Angela Lee Sloan, Victoria Vargas
Votes: 764
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