Instructional Media
by dan_dassow | created - 22 Nov 2020 | updated - 23 Nov 2020 | PublicWhich of these instructional movies or television programs would you find most useful?
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1. The Joy of Painting (1983–1994)
TV-G | 25 min | Documentary, Family
In this half-hour program, artist Bob Ross paints a beautiful oil painting on canvas.
Stars: Bob Ross, Steve Ross, Dana Jester, Peep
Votes: 6,176
2. America's Test Kitchen (2000– )
Unrated | 30 min | Documentary
Hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster and the Test Kitchen cooks prepare America's favorite recipes, passing along valuable tips as they go.
Stars: Christopher Kimball, Julia Collin Davison, Bridget Lancaster, Jack Bishop
Votes: 577
3. This Old House (1979– )
TV-G | 30 min | Documentary, Reality-TV
The host guides various participants as they repair and renovate various houses.
Stars: Richard Trethewey, Norm Abram, Kevin O'Connor, Tom Silva
Votes: 1,050
4. Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan (2004–2016)
TV-G | 110 min | Family, Reality-TV
Dog lover Cesar Millan has an uncanny ability to rehabilitate problem dogs of all shapes and sizes.
Stars: Cesar Millan, Daddy, Paul Dini, Ilusion Millan
Votes: 2,844
5. My Cat from Hell (2011–2018)
60 min | Reality-TV
Jackson deals with cats that are not very well behaved. He helps couples and all sorts of people with their behavioral issues.
Stars: Jackson Galaxy, Eric Roberts, Eliza Roberts, Hannah Shaw
Votes: 1,607
6. Cook's Country from America's Test Kitchen (2008– )
Not Rated | 26 min | Documentary
Discovers the best of American cuisine through extensive kitchen testing.
Stars: Julia Collin Davison, Bridget Lancaster, Jack Bishop, Adam Ried
Votes: 298
7. Surviving Edged Weapons (1988)
TV-MA | 84 min | Documentary, Action, Crime
A documentary issued to police in the 80's on how to survive edged-based attacks, primarily blades -- with often comical and novel examples.
Director: Dennis Anderson | Stars: Mickey Dawes, Leo T. Gaje Jr., Dean Gilmore, Kathleen A. Handal
Votes: 562
8. Cesar 911 (2014– )
42 min | Reality-TV
Cesar witnesses first hand how unruly dogs wreak havoc on community sidewalks, dog parks and even restaurants and offices! Whether it's a spoiled Chihuahua going wild in a family business ... See full summary »
Stars: Cesar Millan, Jason Willinger, Erin Gruwell, Minn Vo
Votes: 314
9. Microsoft Windows 95 Video Guide (1995 Video)
55 min | Comedy
An instructional video that teaches people how to use the new (at the time) Windows 95 operating system. The guide features the infamous Cyber Sitcom, an overview of the 25 new features, ... See full summary »
Director: Dominick Rossetti | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Matthew Perry, Marilyn Pasekoff, Michael P. Moran
Votes: 256
10. The New Yankee Workshop (1989–2009)
TV-G | 27 min | Documentary
In this PBS series, craftsman Norm Abram demonstrates how to build quality furniture in one's own workshop using traditional carpentry techniques. Abram also gives pointers on restoring and... See full summary »
Stars: Norm Abram, Bill Wallick, Gary Sullivan, Leigh Keno
Votes: 248
11. It's Me or the Dog (2005–2023)
23 min | Reality-TV
In just one minute dog behaviorist Victoria Stilwell can take control of any dog and she's determined to bring Britain's baddest dogs back in line.
Stars: Victoria Stilwell, Ralf Little, Sean Chapman, Jodie Marsh
Votes: 346
12. Billy's Dad Is a Fudge-Packer! (2004)
Not Rated | 10 min | Short, Comedy
In her first non-acting effort, writer/director Jamie Donahue parodies the 1950s high school educational film.
Director: Jamie Donahue | Stars: D.C. Douglas, Robert Gant, Cady Huffman, Alex Borstein
Votes: 503
13. Duck and Cover (1952)
Not Rated | 9 min | Animation, Short, Family
Instructional short aimed at school-aged children of the early 1950s that combines animation and live-action footage with voice-over narration to explain what to do to increase their chances of surviving the blast from an atomic bomb.
Director: Anthony Rizzo | Stars: George Winslow, Leo M. Langlois III, Ray J. Mauer, Robert Middleton
Votes: 1,101
14. How to Sleep (1935)
Passed | 11 min | Comedy, Short
A humorous look at the problems people have trying to sleep.
Director: Nick Grinde | Star: Robert Benchley
Votes: 737
15. Baby Einstein Language Nursery (1996 Video)
Family
A video meant for younger children featuring basic words in many languages, accompanied by colorful imagery.
Stars: Julie Aigner-Clark, Aspen Clark, Paul Dake, Miho Mettias
Votes: 86
16. Stop That Tank! (1942)
22 min | Documentary, Animation, Short
Military training film describing the characteristics and details of operation of the Boys MK.1 Anti Tank Rifle.
Directors: Ub Iwerks, Dick Rickard | Stars: Billy Bletcher, Peter Carter Page
Votes: 134
17. Star Gazers (1976– )
5 min | Documentary
This is a weekly television program about naked-eye astronomy. Information about celestial objects and events in the night sky is presented. The program teaches viewers where to look for these objects and events.
Stars: Trace Dominguez, Jack Horkheimer, Dean Regas, James Albury
Votes: 76
18. Shame No More (1999)
12 min | Comedy, Short
In true 1950's educational film style we watch as high school boy Johnny wrestles with a terrible secret. Johnny is a closeted-heterosexual. What will his dads do when they discover he's only pretending to be like everyone else.
Director: John Krokidas | Stars: Kelly Dixon, Mickey Smith, Tanya Gingerich, Sara Kathryn Bakker
Votes: 142
19. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Karate Club Level 1 (1994 Video)
Not Rated | 42 min | Short, Action, Family
Tommy (Jason David Frank) teaches young students martial arts.
Stars: Jason David Frank, Richard Genelle, Romy J. Sharf, David J. Fielding
Votes: 96
20. Café Olé (2000)
92 min | Comedy, Romance
Malcolm's (28) new love, Alicia (25), an illegal Chilean refugee, will be short-lived if he does not make the right choice.
Director: Richard Roy | Stars: Andrew Tarbet, Laia Marull, Stephanie Morgenstern, Dino Tavarone
Votes: 87
21. Dustin Diamond Teaches Chess (2001 Video)
240 min | Comedy, Documentary
Instructional chess video for people of all ages.
Directors: Dustin Diamond, David Gliksman | Stars: Dustin Diamond, David Gliksman
Votes: 66
22. The Winged Scourge (1943)
Not Rated | 10 min | Documentary, Animation, Short
The Seven Dwarves learn about the menace of mosquito borne malaria and the necessary precautions to control it.
Directors: Bill Justice, Bill Roberts | Star: Art Baker
Votes: 235
23. Basic Football (1994 Video)
44 min | Documentary, Short, Sport
BASIC FOOTBALL explains the game in a fast-paced, funny and very entertaining way. Using state-of-the-art graphics and animation, football clips and story-like segments, BASIC FOOTBALL will... See full summary »
Director: Danny L. Drews | Stars: Burt Reynolds, Cindi Hodgkins, James Denton, Tommy Dallace
Votes: 43
24. Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game: Duel Master's Guide (2003 Video)
40 min | Animation, Short, Family
Yugi and Joey teach the fundamentals of dueling.
Stars: Wayne Grayson, Dan Green
Votes: 95
25. The Trouble with Lou (2001)
Not Rated | 90 min | Comedy, Romance
Lou is a teenager with a very personal problem that prevents him from socializing with women. When a new student named Margaret arrives at his school, Lou decides he'd like to win her over.
Director: Gregor Joackim | Stars: Lou Romano, Katheryn Cain, Tom Winkler, Michelle Maaske
Votes: 38
26. How to Break 90 #3: Hip Action (1933)
9 min | Short, Sport
In this episode of his "How To Break 90" series, 'Bobby Jones' explains how improper hip motion adversely affects the backswing.
Director: George Marshall | Stars: Bobby Jones, William B. Davidson, W.C. Fields, O.B. Keeler
Votes: 43
27. Let's Make a Sandwich (1950)
Not Rated | 4 min | Short, Family
The American Gas Association presents this informative film on how to make tuna rarebit for visiting guests.
Director: Miriam Bucher | Star: Ted Myers
Votes: 56
28. Shoot Yourself Some Golf (1942)
Approved | 11 min | Short, Sport
Ronald Reagan and his wife Jane Wyman are given golf lessons by pro golfer Jimmy Thomson, and watch trick shots performed by Jack Redmond.
Director: Del Frazier | Stars: Jane Wyman, Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Thomson, Jack Redmond
Votes: 107
29. Headpin Hints (1955)
Approved | 8 min | Documentary, Short, Sport
Professional bowlers Lee Jouglard and Sylvia Wene give instruction to young bowlers, then show their skill at making difficult spares.
Director: William Deeke | Stars: Fred Wolf, Sylvia Wene, Lee Jouglard
Votes: 82
30. Dancing with the Pros (2005)
3 min | Short, Biography, Comedy
See what all the fuss is about! Just like 'Dancing With The Stars', you will learn how to dance like a professional in no time with the best there is - Yuri Ka!
Director: Kane Arcadia | Star: Corey Sheridan
Votes: 49
31. Soapy the Germ Fighter (1951)
10 min | Short
A boy has a vision of Soapy, a giant bar of soap, that teaches him the importance of being clean.
Votes: 59
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