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 Virginian: Season 1 - Volume 1 (1962)
7.7/10
Director: Various
Starring: Clu Gulager, Doug McClure, Lee J Cobb, James Drury, Sara Lane
Loosely based on the Owen Wister novel, this popular series revolved around a foreman, played by James Drury, who went by the name The Virginian; his... Read more
The Virginian: Season 1 - Volume 2 (1962)
7.7/10
Director: Various
Starring: Clu Gulager, Doug McClure, Lee J Cobb, James Drury, Sara Lane
Loosely based on the Owen Wister novel, this popular series revolved around a foreman, played by James Drury, who went by the name The Virginian; his... Read more
The Best of the Original Avengers: Volume 1 (1962)
Director: Charles Crichton, Richard Harding, Peter Hammond
Starring: Honor Blackman, Diana Rigg, Patrick Macnee
When intellect meets intrigue, and style meets suspense, Steed and Mrs Peel are on the case! Patrick Macnee and Diana Rigg star as the incomparable su... Read more
A Bing Crosby Christmas (1962)
6.8/10
Starring: Bing Crosby, Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, David Bowie, Jackie Gleason, Michael Land...
This compilation includes a collection of the greatest moments from fifteen of Crosby's annual televised Christmas Specials (from 1962 to 1977). Hoste... Read more
McHale's Navy: Season 1 (1962)
7.5/10
Starring: Ernest Borgnine, Tim Conway, Billy Sands, Gavin MacLeod, Carl Ballantine, Gary V...
Ernest Borgnine stars in the WWII-set comedy as maverick PT boat captain Quinton McHale, whose crack squad might be good at their jobs, but have a hab... Read more
The Jetsons: Season 1 (1962)
7/10
Director: Various
Meet George Jetson...an ordinary man who lives with his family and their robot maid, in the future. The space-age counterpart to the stoneage Fred Fl... Read more
Fireball XL5: The Complete Series (1962)
7.5/10
Before the 'Thunderbirds', there was 'Fireball XL5', legendary producer Gerry Anderson's original supermarionation series! Commanding this incredible... Read more
The Beverly Hillbillies Collection (1962)
Director: Various
Starring: Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan, Donna Douglas, Max Baer, Nancy Kulp
"The Beverly Hillbillies" is one of the most loved series of all time, bringing back memories of fridgidaires that impressed the neighbours and televi... Read more
Steptoe and Son: Series 2 (1962)
7.9/10
Starring: Wilfrid Brambell, Harry H Corbett
Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H. Corbett return as Albert and Harold Steptoe, in the complete second series of this classic 60s comedy. Father and son ar... Read more
The Saint - Set One (1962)
Starring: Roger Moore
Simon Templar (Roger Moore) is the daredevil Saint, in one of the most beloved cult TV series of all time. A modern-day Robin Hood, the Saint out-swin... Read more