William Dear

William Dear

William Dear (born November 30, 1944) is a Canadian-born American film and television director, producer and writer. He holds a degree in Art and Theater from Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, USA. He is known for directing the films Angels in the Outfield and Harry and the Hendersons.

  • Title: William Dear
  • Popularity: 0.5822
  • Known For: Directing
  • Birthday: 1944-11-30
  • Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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  • Also Known As: Bill Dear
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William Dear Movies

  • 1982
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    Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann

    Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann

    5.3 1982 HD

    Lyle Swann is a successful off-road racer who mistakenly gets sent back in time 100 years. When a band of outlaws robs Swann of his motorcycle, he's forced to outfox the gangsters and give in to the seductions of a gorgeous local lady. With only his smarts and a map from an Exxon station, Lyle must try to make it out of the Old West alive and find a way back to modern times.

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  • 1981
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    Elephant Parts

    Elephant Parts

    6.4 1981 HD

    Winner of the first video Grammy Award, Michael Nesmith (The Monkees) wrote and starred in Elephant Parts, a collection of comedy and music videos. Elephant Parts is one hour long and features five full length music videos, including the popular songs "Rio", and "Cruisin'", which featured wrestler Steve Strong and Monterey-based comic "Chicago" Steve Barkley. An off-beat collection that is very entertaining to view while in an altered state.

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  • 2005
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    School of Life

    School of Life

    6.4 2005 HD

    At Fallbrook Middle School, the annual student-elected Teacher of the Year award is held. And every year for the last 43 years Norman Warner or most fondly called Stormin' Norman Warner has won the award. Now that he has died, the burden of carrying the legacy falls into the hands of Matt Warner, the son of the late Norman Warner who has always lived in the shadow of his father.

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  • 1994
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    Angels in the Outfield

    Angels in the Outfield

    6 1994 HD

    Roger is a foster child whose irresponsible father promises to get his act together when Roger's favourite baseball team, the California Angels, wins the pennant. The problem is that the Angels are in last place, so Roger prays for help to turn the team around. Sure enough, his prayers are answered in the form of angel Al.

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  • 2016
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    Razor

    Razor

    1 2016 HD

    "Razor" is a quirky original flm, a sarcastic, absurdist comedy flm starring Sid Haig, C Thomas Howell, Ernie Lively, John Fremont, Richard Moll & Patricia Forte. A live action/comic book format, Razor is A hypocrisy sniffing Hyena controlled by Puritans.

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  • 1990
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    Darkman

    Darkman

    6.435 1990 HD

    Dr. Peyton Westlake is on the verge of realizing a major breakthrough in synthetic skin when his laboratory is destroyed by gangsters. Having been burned beyond recognition and forever altered by an experimental medical procedure, Westlake becomes known as Darkman, assuming alternate identities in his quest for revenge and a new life with a former love.

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  • 1987
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    Harry and the Hendersons

    Harry and the Hendersons

    6.12 1987 HD

    Returning from a hunting trip in the forest, the Henderson family's car hits an animal in the road. At first they fear it was a man, but when they examine the "body" they find it's a "bigfoot". They think it's dead so they decide to take it home (there could be some money in this). As you guessed, it isn't dead. Far from being the ferocious monster they fear "Harry" to be, he's a friendly giant.

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  • 2000
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    Santa Who?

    Santa Who?

    5.512 2000 HD

    Santa Claus develops amnesia after accidentally falling out of his sleigh and only the innocence of a small child can save him. Meanwhile, Santa has to battle the disbelief of a newsman.

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  • 2007
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    The Sandlot: Heading Home

    The Sandlot: Heading Home

    5.565 2007 HD

    A successful professional baseball player gets his ego in check when he travels back in time to his boyhood sandlot ball-playing days.

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  • 2007
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    Simon Says

    Simon Says

    5 2007 HD

    Five college friends choose to spend their vacation debauching at the riverside. They find the perfect place to camp out, but end up crossing paths with twin brothers, Simon and Stanley. The twins then begins to knock off the campers in some extremely creative (and extremely gruesome) ways.

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  • 2007
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    Simon Says

    Simon Says

    5 2007 HD

    Five college friends choose to spend their vacation debauching at the riverside. They find the perfect place to camp out, but end up crossing paths with twin brothers, Simon and Stanley. The twins then begins to knock off the campers in some extremely creative (and extremely gruesome) ways.

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  • 1991
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    If Looks Could Kill

    If Looks Could Kill

    6.1 1991 HD

    Michael Corben, along with the rest of his high-school French class, sets out for a trip to France when he is mistaken for an agent of the same name. He is beseiged by both the good guys and the bad guys. British Intelligence outfits him with a series of James-Bond-like gizmos, and Steranko sends more would-be assassins after him. Can Michael stop the evil Steranko's plans for European domination?

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  • 1982
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    Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann

    Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann

    5.3 1982 HD

    Lyle Swann is a successful off-road racer who mistakenly gets sent back in time 100 years. When a band of outlaws robs Swann of his motorcycle, he's forced to outfox the gangsters and give in to the seductions of a gorgeous local lady. With only his smarts and a map from an Exxon station, Lyle must try to make it out of the Old West alive and find a way back to modern times.

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  • 1982
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    Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann

    Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann

    5.3 1982 HD

    Lyle Swann is a successful off-road racer who mistakenly gets sent back in time 100 years. When a band of outlaws robs Swann of his motorcycle, he's forced to outfox the gangsters and give in to the seductions of a gorgeous local lady. With only his smarts and a map from an Exxon station, Lyle must try to make it out of the Old West alive and find a way back to modern times.

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  • 1987
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    Harry and the Hendersons

    Harry and the Hendersons

    6.12 1987 HD

    Returning from a hunting trip in the forest, the Henderson family's car hits an animal in the road. At first they fear it was a man, but when they examine the "body" they find it's a "bigfoot". They think it's dead so they decide to take it home (there could be some money in this). As you guessed, it isn't dead. Far from being the ferocious monster they fear "Harry" to be, he's a friendly giant.

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  • 1987
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    Harry and the Hendersons

    Harry and the Hendersons

    6.12 1987 HD

    Returning from a hunting trip in the forest, the Henderson family's car hits an animal in the road. At first they fear it was a man, but when they examine the "body" they find it's a "bigfoot". They think it's dead so they decide to take it home (there could be some money in this). As you guessed, it isn't dead. Far from being the ferocious monster they fear "Harry" to be, he's a friendly giant.

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  • 1999
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    Balloon Farm

    Balloon Farm

    5.8 1999 HD

    As soon as Harvey S. Potter descends upon a drought-stricken farmland, he begins to grow a mysterious but beautiful crop of balloons. Mystified by the new resident's abilities, the people of the town are mesmerized by Potter, who immediately becomes the best thing to happen to the dejected area in a long time. The happiness doesn't last long, however, when talk begins to surface about Potter's true identity.

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  • 2005
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    School of Life

    School of Life

    6.4 2005 HD

    At Fallbrook Middle School, the annual student-elected Teacher of the Year award is held. And every year for the last 43 years Norman Warner or most fondly called Stormin' Norman Warner has won the award. Now that he has died, the burden of carrying the legacy falls into the hands of Matt Warner, the son of the late Norman Warner who has always lived in the shadow of his father.

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  • 2000
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    Santa Who?

    Santa Who?

    5.512 2000 HD

    Santa Claus develops amnesia after accidentally falling out of his sleigh and only the innocence of a small child can save him. Meanwhile, Santa has to battle the disbelief of a newsman.

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  • 1997
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    Wild America

    Wild America

    6.1 1997 HD

    Three brothers - Marshall, Marty and Mark dream of becoming naturalists and portraying animal life of America. One summer their dream comes true, they travel through America, filming alligators, bears and moose.

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  • 2008
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    Free Style

    Free Style

    6 2008 HD

    Cale Bryant is determined to win a coveted spot on the Grand National motocross racing team. With the support of his loving mother, precocious little sister and new girlfriend, Cale proves against all odds that he has the heart, the willpower and the courage never to give up on his dream.

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  • 1981
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    Elephant Parts

    Elephant Parts

    6.4 1981 HD

    Winner of the first video Grammy Award, Michael Nesmith (The Monkees) wrote and starred in Elephant Parts, a collection of comedy and music videos. Elephant Parts is one hour long and features five full length music videos, including the popular songs "Rio", and "Cruisin'", which featured wrestler Steve Strong and Monterey-based comic "Chicago" Steve Barkley. An off-beat collection that is very entertaining to view while in an altered state.

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  • 1981
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    Elephant Parts

    Elephant Parts

    6.4 1981 HD

    Winner of the first video Grammy Award, Michael Nesmith (The Monkees) wrote and starred in Elephant Parts, a collection of comedy and music videos. Elephant Parts is one hour long and features five full length music videos, including the popular songs "Rio", and "Cruisin'", which featured wrestler Steve Strong and Monterey-based comic "Chicago" Steve Barkley. An off-beat collection that is very entertaining to view while in an altered state.

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  • 2011
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    Politics of Love

    Politics of Love

    3.3 2011 HD

    Politics makes strange bedfellows, but never stranger than when a sexy, savvy, African-American conservative Republican reluctantly falls for his Democratic counterpart: a beautiful Indian-American Obama campaign volunteer. Sparks fly, tempers flare, heads turn, and romance blossoms for this mismatched pair of lovers in the frantic and intoxicating days leading up to Election Day. Can the politics of love conquer all?

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  • 1976
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    The Northville Cemetery Massacre

    The Northville Cemetery Massacre

    5.286 1976 HD

    Mayhem starts when a gang of bikers is accused of a sadistic rape in a small town.

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  • 2009
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    The Perfect Game

    The Perfect Game

    7.07 2009 HD

    Based on a true story, a group of boys from Monterrey, Mexico who become the first non-U.S. team to win the Little League World Series.

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  • 2011
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    A Mile in His Shoes

    A Mile in His Shoes

    6.4 2011 HD

    Based on the book “The Legend of Mickey Tussler”, this film follows the story of eighteen-year-old Mickey Tussler, who lives on a farm with his father and mother and who has Asperger’s Syndrome, a form of autism. But he can throw apples at an amazing speed. When a chance meeting occurs with the baseball manager of the semi-pro team the River Rats, from Clayton, Ohio, Mickey gets a chance to pitch for the team and to prove to his father he can do more than live hidden away on the family farm, taking care of his pig Oscar.

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  • 2013
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    Midnight Stallion

    Midnight Stallion

    4.9 2013 HD

    Fifteen year old Megan Shephard and her parents will do anything to save their struggling farm. When they discover a wild stallion in a nearby forest they begin to wonder if this could be the answer to their prayers.

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  • 1993
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    Journey to the Center of the Earth

    Journey to the Center of the Earth

    3.8 1993 HD

    This made-for-TV film version uses the title and general premise of Jules Verne's novel, but had its heroes carry out the journey in an earth-penetrating machine. A television series was supposed to follow, but was never produced. Cast includes John Neville, F. Murray Abraham and Kim Miyori.

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  • 1987
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    Harry and the Hendersons

    Harry and the Hendersons

    6.12 1987 HD

    Returning from a hunting trip in the forest, the Henderson family's car hits an animal in the road. At first they fear it was a man, but when they examine the "body" they find it's a "bigfoot". They think it's dead so they decide to take it home (there could be some money in this). As you guessed, it isn't dead. Far from being the ferocious monster they fear "Harry" to be, he's a friendly giant.

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  • 2009
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    Mr. Troop Mom

    Mr. Troop Mom

    5.52 2009 HD

    Public Defender Eddie is a widower with a 13 year-old daughter, Naomi. A classic workaholic, Eddie has been M.I.A. for most of Naomi's big moments. But when an unfortunately timed accident gives Eddie the opportunity to become the "Team Mom" for the Killer Bees, Naomi's team in the Spring Action Classic at camp Hulka's Rock, he grabs it.

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  • 1990
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    Hollywood Dog

    Hollywood Dog

    4 1990 HD

    A cartoon dog entertainment promoter manipulates a naive newcomer to be his headline act for an upcoming show.

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  • 2013
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    Midnight Stallion

    Midnight Stallion

    4.9 2013 HD

    Fifteen year old Megan Shephard and her parents will do anything to save their struggling farm. When they discover a wild stallion in a nearby forest they begin to wonder if this could be the answer to their prayers.

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  • 2006
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    The Foursome

    The Foursome

    3.75 2006 HD

    Four old friends reconnect at their 20-year college reunion.

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  • 1986
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    Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce

    Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce

    6 1986 HD

    A montage of sketch comedy and music videos.

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  • 1984
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    Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas

    Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas

    8 1984 HD

    This 60-minute video is 100% Shandling, which is either good or bad news depending upon who's watching. Shandling's "average guy stuck in the farce called life" persona works quite well within the framework of the tape. Casual fans, however, might prefer the Johnny Carson-baiting Shandling of the much-later cable series It's Garry Shandling's Show and The Larry Sanders Show. Like those two projects, Alone in Vegas began as a Showtime cable special--Shandling's first, in fact.

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  • 1994
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    Angels in the Outfield

    Angels in the Outfield

    6 1994 HD

    Roger is a foster child whose irresponsible father promises to get his act together when Roger's favourite baseball team, the California Angels, wins the pennant. The problem is that the Angels are in last place, so Roger prays for help to turn the team around. Sure enough, his prayers are answered in the form of angel Al.

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  • 1983
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    Nick Danger in the Case of the Missing Yolk

    Nick Danger in the Case of the Missing Yolk

    1 1983 HD

    The Yolks, a poor hillbilly family, are transported to a high-tech, futuristic home with all the latest gadgets, doo-dads and labor-saving devices. They soon begin to realize that their old life may not have been so bad after all, especially when their son gets mixed up with a TV star and the family hires a strange private investigator to find him.

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  • 1976
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    The Northville Cemetery Massacre

    The Northville Cemetery Massacre

    5.286 1976 HD

    Mayhem starts when a gang of bikers is accused of a sadistic rape in a small town.

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  • 1976
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    The Northville Cemetery Massacre

    The Northville Cemetery Massacre

    5.286 1976 HD

    Mayhem starts when a gang of bikers is accused of a sadistic rape in a small town.

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  • 1976
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    The Northville Cemetery Massacre

    The Northville Cemetery Massacre

    5.286 1976 HD

    Mayhem starts when a gang of bikers is accused of a sadistic rape in a small town.

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  • 1973
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    Nymph

    Nymph

    1 1973 HD

    A family emergency sends a college student and his girlfriend into the wintry wilds of northern Michigan to find his father, who is deer hunting with two World War II buddies.

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  • 1991
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    The Rocketeer

    The Rocketeer

    6.466 1991 HD

    A stunt pilot comes across a prototype jetpack that gives him the ability to fly. However, evil forces of the world also want this jetpack at any cost.

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  • 1979
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    Hardcore

    Hardcore

    6.719 1979 HD

    A conservative Midwest businessman ventures into the sordid underworld of pornography in search of his runaway teenage daughter who’s making hardcore films in the pits of Los Angeles.

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  • 1986
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    Amazing Stories

    Amazing Stories

    6.5 1986 HD

    A feature film edited from three episodes of Amazing Stories (1985): The Mission, Mummy Daddy, and Go to the Head of the Class.

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  • 1978
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    Blue Collar

    Blue Collar

    7.342 1978 HD

    Fed up with mistreatment at the hands of both management and union brass, and coupled with financial hardships on each man's end, three auto assembly line workers hatch a plan to rob a safe at union headquarters.

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  • 1985
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    Television Parts Home Companion

    Television Parts Home Companion

    1 1985 HD

    A 40-minute compilation of comedy skits and music taken from the series "Michael Nesmith in Television Parts."

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  • 1987
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    Harry and the Hendersons

    Harry and the Hendersons

    6.12 1987 HD

    Returning from a hunting trip in the forest, the Henderson family's car hits an animal in the road. At first they fear it was a man, but when they examine the "body" they find it's a "bigfoot". They think it's dead so they decide to take it home (there could be some money in this). As you guessed, it isn't dead. Far from being the ferocious monster they fear "Harry" to be, he's a friendly giant.

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  • 1981
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    An Evening with Sir William Martin

    An Evening with Sir William Martin

    1 1981 HD

    A half-hour comedic monologue by Bill Martin, made up of short routines each delivered in a different character voice. Martin wears a smoking jacket and plays host in a manner spoofing Orson Welles, tended by butler Nesmith.

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  • 1981
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    An Evening with Sir William Martin

    An Evening with Sir William Martin

    1 1981 HD

    A half-hour comedic monologue by Bill Martin, made up of short routines each delivered in a different character voice. Martin wears a smoking jacket and plays host in a manner spoofing Orson Welles, tended by butler Nesmith.

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  • 1981
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    An Evening with Sir William Martin

    An Evening with Sir William Martin

    1 1981 HD

    A half-hour comedic monologue by Bill Martin, made up of short routines each delivered in a different character voice. Martin wears a smoking jacket and plays host in a manner spoofing Orson Welles, tended by butler Nesmith.

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  • 1985
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    Amazing Stories

    Amazing Stories

    7.445 1985 HD

    A truly amazing, fantastical, science fiction, funny and odd, and sometimes scary, sad and endearing anthology series presented by Steven Spielberg with guest appearances by many famous actors, actresses, and directors.

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  • 1970
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    Amazing Stories

    Amazing Stories

    6.7 1970 HD

    Covington Cross is a British/American television series that was broadcast on the ABC in the United States from August 25 to October 31, 1992. The program also aired in the United Kingdom and was scheduled to be broadcast in France. The series was filmed and produced in the UK, by a British production company, but it was ultimately accountable to an American network.

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  • 1970
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    Amazing Stories

    Amazing Stories

    7.787 1970 HD

    Dinosaurs follows the life of a family of dinosaurs, living in a modern world. They have TV's, fridges, microwaves, and every modern convenience.

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  • 1970
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    Amazing Stories

    Amazing Stories

    7.445 1970 HD

    A truly amazing, fantastical, science fiction, funny and odd, and sometimes scary, sad and endearing anthology series presented by Steven Spielberg with guest appearances by many famous actors, actresses, and directors.

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  • 1970
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    Amazing Stories

    Amazing Stories

    5.778 1970 HD

    The Hendersons, an upwardly mobile Seattle family, bring home what they believe to be a dead Bigfoot. But he has only been wounded by a hunter, and the Hendersons offer the creature who they come to call Harry a temporary home until a recovers his health.

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  • 1970
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    Amazing Stories

    Amazing Stories

    7 1970 HD

    A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.

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