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1. Silent No More: Behind the Scenes of 'Serving in Silence' (2006 Video)
8 min | Short
Stars: Jeff Bleckner, Margarethe Cammermeyer, Glenn Close, Judy Davis
Votes: 43
2.
Veritas: The Quest (2003–2004)
Episode:
Eternal
(2004)
Adventure, Drama
The Team is in Siberia searching for Dr. Zonds' late wife's diary which supposedly contains the information about the location of the fountain of youth.
Director: Fred Gerber | Stars: Alex Carter, Ryan Merriman, Cobie Smulders, Eric Balfour
Votes: 6
3.
Smash (2012–2013)
Episode:
Bombshell
(2012)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Musical
Now that Rebecca has decided not to return to "Bombshell", the creative team, beyond the need for Tom and Julia to rewrite the ending which will include one more song, has a major decision:... See full summary »
Director: Michael Morris | Stars: Debra Messing, Jack Davenport, Katharine McPhee, Christian Borle
Votes: 278
4.
Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows (2001)
Episode:
Part II
(2001)
TV-PG | 120 min | Biography, Drama, Music
Early-1950s: Judy marries Sid in 1952 and a few months later she gives birth to her second child, Lorna. In 1953, Ethel dies in a parking lot after suffering a heart attack. Initially, Judy... See full synopsis »
Director: Robert Allan Ackerman | Stars: Judy Davis, Victor Garber, Hugh Laurie, John Benjamin Hickey
Votes: 19
5.
Veritas: The Quest (2003–2004)
Episode:
Reunion
(2003)
Adventure, Drama
Nikko is astonished to learn his archaeologist father has a number of enemies who are willing to commit murder. All Nikko has to do is persuade his dad he's not a screw up, stop trying to flirt with his tutor, and try to stay alive.
Director: Bryan Spicer | Stars: Alex Carter, Ryan Merriman, Cobie Smulders, Eric Balfour
Votes: 14
6. Liza with a Z (1972 TV Special)
55 min | Music
Liza Minnelli stars in a television concert directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse. She performs such songs as "Liza with a Z" and "Son of a Preacher Man". The concert concludes with a medley from the film [lnk=tt0068327].
Director: Bob Fosse | Stars: Liza Minnelli, Tony Bennett, Marisa Berenson, Candy Ann Brown
Votes: 943
7.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
Bette Midler
(2004)
TV-14 | 85 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Director: John Scheinfeld | Stars: Jim Abrahams, Toni Basil, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton
Votes: 128
8.
Veritas: The Quest (2003–2004)
Episode:
Mummy Virus
(2003)
Adventure, Drama
The discovery of a pre-Incan mummy leads to the release of an ancient virus which a pharmaceutical company tries to use for their own nefarious purposes.
Director: Vern Gillum | Stars: Alex Carter, Ryan Merriman, Cobie Smulders, Eric Balfour
Votes: 7
9.
Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows (2001)
Episode:
Part I
(2001)
TV-PG | 120 min | Biography, Drama, Music
Christmas 1924: Two-year-old Frances Gumm performs in public for the first time, singing "Jingle Bells". Her mother, Ethel, watches from the audience while her father, Frank, watches from ... See full synopsis »
Director: Robert Allan Ackerman | Stars: Judy Davis, Victor Garber, Hugh Laurie, John Benjamin Hickey
Votes: 26
10.
Drop Dead Diva (2009–2014)
Episode:
Grayson's Anatomy
(2009)
TV-PG | 42 min | Comedy, Drama
As Stacey helps Grayson represent a lingerie model who was fired after having surgery for breast cancer, Jane is assigned to represent a young baseball star.
Director: David Petrarca | Stars: Brooke Elliott, Margaret Cho, Jackson Hurst, Kate Levering
Votes: 162
11.
Drop Dead Diva (2009–2014)
Episode:
Change of Heart
(2011)
TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Drama
After convincing the gravely ill sister of a death row inmate to accept his heart for a transplant, Jane (Brooke Elliott) must get a judge to bend the rules for execution in order to make ... See full summary »
Director: Jamie Babbit | Stars: Brooke Elliott, Margaret Cho, Jackson Hurst, Kate Levering
Votes: 194
12. Vito (2011)
Not Rated | 93 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The story of Vito Russo, founding father of the gay liberation movement, author of "The Celluloid Closet," and vociferous AIDS activist in the 1980s.
Director: Jeffrey Schwarz | Stars: Phyllis Antonellis, George Bancroft, Richard Barrios, Edmund Bergler
Votes: 772
13. Liza's at the Palace (2009 TV Movie)
118 min | Musical
The full two-hour performance of Liza Minnelli's 2009 Tony Award-winning concert, LIZA'S AT THE PALACE, is available only on this special collector's edition. This exciting midnight ... See full summary »
Director: Matthew Diamond | Stars: Tiger Martina, Liza Minnelli, Billy Stritch
Votes: 44
14.
It's All Relative (2003–2004)
Episode:
Cross My Heart
(2004)
Comedy, Romance
Simon makes sure 'by the way' everybody knows about a TV special 'Where are they Now' about teen boy band 'Cross My Heart' (he was 'Simon Sez'). After airhead sister Maddy, who dumps Lance ... See full summary »
Director: Ken Levine | Stars: Lenny Clarke, Harriet Sansom Harris, Reid Scott, Maggie Lawson
Votes: 11
15.
Drop Dead Diva (2009–2014)
Episode:
Back from the Dead
(2013)
TV-PG | 42 min | Comedy, Drama
As she looks for Owen (Lex Medlin) following his wedding day heart attack, Jane (Brooke Elliott) fights to stop a drug company from discontinuing the drug trial that is keeping an ... See full summary »
Director: Robert J. Wilson | Stars: Brooke Elliott, Margaret Cho, Jackson Hurst, Kate Levering
Votes: 173
16. Theater Talk (1996– )
30 min | Talk-Show
Stars: Susan Haskins, Michael Riedel, Jesse Green, Michael Musto
Votes: 38
17. From Stage to Screen: The History of Chicago (2005 Video)
27 min | Documentary, Short
Stars: Neil Meron, Martin Gottfried, Jerry Orbach, Chita Rivera
Votes: 13
18.
Veritas: The Quest (2003–2004)
Episode:
Avalon
(2003)
Adventure, Drama
The team investigates the discovery of an ancient Celtic sarcophagus in America and a sinister druid cult tied to it.
Director: Dwight H. Little | Stars: Alex Carter, Ryan Merriman, Cobie Smulders, Eric Balfour
Votes: 5
19.
Smash (2012–2013)
Episode:
The Workshop
(2012)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Musical
In the lead up to showing the workshop to potential investors, things don't seem to be going well for anyone involved with the show except Karen, whose biggest issue is if her allegiances ... See full summary »
Director: Mimi Leder | Stars: Debra Messing, Jack Davenport, Katharine McPhee, Christian Borle
Votes: 233
20. Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows (2001)
TV-PG | 170 min | Biography, Drama, Music
The Judy Garland story from the 1930s until her death.
Stars: Judy Davis, Victor Garber, Hugh Laurie, John Benjamin Hickey
Votes: 2,386
21. Hollywood Singing & Dancing: A Musical History - 1970's (2009 Video)
104 min | Documentary, Musical
Director: Mark McLaughlin | Stars: Marty Angelo, Allan Arkush, Fred Astaire, Obba Babatundé
Votes: 26
22.
Veritas: The Quest (2003–2004)
Episode:
Helmholtz Resonance
(2003)
Adventure, Drama
The team locates a 12th century castle which supposedly holds the so-called Ring of Truth.
Director: Larry Shaw | Stars: Alex Carter, Ryan Merriman, Cobie Smulders, Eric Balfour
Votes: 8
23.
Drop Dead Diva (2009–2014)
Episode:
The Dress
(2009)
TV-PG | 41 min | Comedy, Drama
Jane gets politely directed out of a women's clothes store that doesn't stock her size. She sues them, even though she realizes the judge may throw the case out of court. Parker's old friend comes to ask legal help from him.
Director: David Petrarca | Stars: Brooke Elliott, Margaret Cho, Jackson Hurst, Kate Levering
Votes: 154
24.
Drop Dead Diva (2009–2014)
Episode:
Freeze the Day
(2010)
TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Drama
With Claire Harrison easing her way back into the firm, she partners with Kim on a case but proves she will stop at nothing to win, including pitting Kim's insecurities about Parker against... See full summary »
Director: Michael Lange | Stars: Brooke Elliott, Margaret Cho, Jackson Hurst, Kate Levering
Votes: 138
25.
Smash (2012–2013)
Episode:
Pilot
(2012)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Musical
With their latest show "Heaven on Earth" still running on Broadway, the song and book writing team of Julia Houston and Tom Levitt have decided to take a professional break, in part to give... See full summary »
Director: Michael Mayer | Stars: Debra Messing, Jack Davenport, Katharine McPhee, Christian Borle
Votes: 385
26.
Smash (2012–2013)
Episode:
The Cost of Art
(2012)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Musical
Karen must learn to advance in the high-stakes world of Broadway, as Derek hosts a party for hot young star Lyle. Eileen tries a sly new strategy for raising funds, while Tom goes on a first date.
Director: Michael Morris | Stars: Debra Messing, Jack Davenport, Katharine McPhee, Christian Borle
Votes: 261
27. Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert (2018 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 99 min | Drama, Musical
A live musical recounting the final days of Jesus Christ and those around him.
Directors: David Leveaux, Alex Rudzinski | Stars: Sara Bareilles, Alice Cooper, Ben Daniels, Brandon Victor Dixon
Votes: 4,044
28.
Drop Dead Diva (2009–2014)
Episode:
The 'F' Word
(2009)
TV-PG | 42 min | Comedy, Drama
Deb discovers what life is like for Jane in her body as she takes on a case defending a cocktail waitress who is fired after she gains 50 lbs. Grayson and Kim represent a man in a divorce ... See full summary »
Director: Ron Underwood | Stars: Brooke Elliott, Margaret Cho, Jackson Hurst, Kate Levering
Votes: 218
29.
Drop Dead Diva (2009–2014)
Episode:
Second Chances
(2009)
TV-PG | 42 min | Comedy, Drama
A woman arrives at Jane's office. At her heels, the police. She skipped bail as a teen and changed her identity, which has just been blown. Jane will defend the woman not only in court, but also to her husband, who feels betrayed.
Director: Michael Schultz | Stars: Brooke Elliott, Margaret Cho, Jackson Hurst, Kate Levering
Votes: 168
30.
Drop Dead Diva (2009–2014)
Episode:
What If?
(2009)
TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Drama
Grayson and Kim are puzzled that boss Parker, whom a client demands to plead his case personally against a disgruntled ex-employee who discredits his firm's chocolate snack, demands both of... See full summary »
Director: Bethany Rooney | Stars: Brooke Elliott, Margaret Cho, Jackson Hurst, Kate Levering
Votes: 151
31.
Drop Dead Diva (2009–2014)
Episode:
Queen of Mean
(2010)
TV-PG | 42 min | Comedy, Drama
Jane meets the 'queen of mean' when she represents designer Ellie Tannen who is trying to stop the publication of a tell-all-book by her former assistant. Jane also decides to get back in ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Grossman | Stars: Brooke Elliott, Margaret Cho, Jackson Hurst, Kate Levering
Votes: 140
32.
Drop Dead Diva (2009–2014)
Episode:
Will & Grayson
(2010)
TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Drama
Jane defends a fugitive cop against theft charges meant to derail his investigation into corruption on the force.
Director: David Warren | Stars: Brooke Elliott, Margaret Cho, Jackson Hurst, Kate Levering
Votes: 126
33.
Smash (2012–2013)
Episode:
Publicity
(2012)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Musical
As Rebecca immerses herself further into the project, she demands change after change to turn it more into a play and less as a musical to work toward her own strengths, or more precisely ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Mayer | Stars: Debra Messing, Jack Davenport, Katharine McPhee, Christian Borle
Votes: 197
34.
Drop Dead Diva (2009–2014)
Episode:
Road Trip
(2012)
TV-PG | 41 min | Comedy, Drama
Teaming up with Grayson (Jackson Hurst) to supervise a law student's suit on behalf of a computer company employee puts Jane (Brooke Elliott) at odds with her former Stanford Law School ... See full summary »
Director: Kevin Hooks | Stars: Brooke Elliott, Margaret Cho, Jackson Hurst, Kate Levering
Votes: 120
35.
Drop Dead Diva (2009–2014)
Episode:
Jane's Getting Married
(2012)
TV-PG | 42 min | Comedy, Drama
As she works to persuade a friend to have a fatal brain tumor removed, Jane (Brooke Elliott) must confront her unresolved feelings for Grayson (Jackson Hurst). And after Stacy (April Bowlby... See full summary »
Director: Michael Grossman | Stars: Brooke Elliott, Margaret Cho, Jackson Hurst, Kate Levering
Votes: 134
36.
Drop Dead Diva (2009–2014)
Episode:
Crushed
(2012)
TV-PG | 42 min | Comedy, Drama
Jane's mom Elaine (Prince) enlists Jane's help in defending a girl she use to babysit who is accused of murdering another teen. Tired of Luke's antics, Parker asks Grayson to help woo Gina ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Grossman | Stars: Brooke Elliott, Margaret Cho, Jackson Hurst, Kate Levering
Votes: 126
37. Smash (2012–2013)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Musical
More drama occurs behind the scenes than on stage, as the team prepares an ambitious Broadway musical on the life of Marilyn Monroe.
Stars: Debra Messing, Jack Davenport, Katharine McPhee, Christian Borle
Votes: 18,067
38. Biography (1987– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The life stories of various historical figures and celebrities are told.
Stars: Jack Perkins, Peter Graves, Harry Smith, Robert J. Thompson
Votes: 2,087
39. The Oscars (2014 TV Special)
TV-14 | 175 min | Comedy, Music, Reality-TV
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences celebrates the previous year's (2013) achievements in film.
Director: Hamish Hamilton | Stars: Ellen DeGeneres, Anne Hathaway, Barkhad Abdi, Bradley Cooper
Votes: 4,130
40. Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History (2008 Video)
108 min | Documentary, Musical
A look at the history of musical movies hosted by Shirley Jones. Full of clips and behind the scenes stories that any movie buff will appreciate.
Director: Mark McLaughlin | Stars: Obba Babatundé, John Badham, Robert S. Birchard, Nikki Blonsky
Votes: 112
41.
Drop Dead Diva (2009–2014)
Episode:
Lost and Found
(2009)
TV-PG | 41 min | Comedy, Drama
Rookie Grayson was looking forward to be Jane's second chair in the defense of dating site boss Barry Schuester, who is accused of aiding in ruining clients' marriages, but Kim takes first ... See full summary »
Director: David Petrarca | Stars: Brooke Elliott, Margaret Cho, Jackson Hurst, Kate Levering
Votes: 172
42.
Drop Dead Diva (2009–2014)
Episode:
Dead Model Walking
(2009)
TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Drama
A famous model goes berserk. Turns out her assets are frozen because her husband is missing. She hires Jane to represent her. Grayson and Kim take on a pro bono case of a woman who is being forced to sell her house.
Director: Ron Underwood | Stars: Brooke Elliott, Margaret Cho, Jackson Hurst, Kate Levering
Votes: 151
43.
Drop Dead Diva (2009–2014)
Episode:
The Long Road to Napa
(2010)
TV-PG | 42 min | Comedy, Drama
Jane finds herself with two clients when she discovers both are married to the same man. Worse yet, she has trouble distinguishing her personal life in the courtroom when she discovers Tony... See full summary »
Director: Jamie Babbit | Stars: Brooke Elliott, Margaret Cho, Jackson Hurst, Kate Levering
Votes: 142
44.
Drop Dead Diva (2009–2014)
Episode:
A Mother's Secret
(2010)
TV-PG | 42 min | Comedy, Drama
When Deb's mom Bobbi requests Jane's help in a legal matter, Jane discovers Bobbi had secrets of her own while she takes on a case involving a lab technician who is accused of stealing lab ... See full summary »
Director: Arlene Sanford | Stars: Brooke Elliott, Margaret Cho, Jackson Hurst, Kate Levering
Votes: 135
45.
Drop Dead Diva (2009–2014)
Episode:
Good Grief
(2010)
TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Drama
Jane and Grayson take on a case involving a grieving man, coping with the loss of his wife by dressing as a clown. Parker and Kim represent a producer who is being sued by one of the ... See full summary »
Director: Bethany Rooney | Stars: Brooke Elliott, Margaret Cho, Jackson Hurst, Kate Levering
Votes: 122
46.
Drop Dead Diva (2009–2014)
Episode:
He Said, She Said
(2011)
TV-PG | 41 min | Comedy, Drama
After agreeing to represent a college student who has accused the school's star quarterback of rape, Jane (Brooke Elliott) suspects that loyal alumnus Grayson (Jackson Hurst) is trying to ... See full summary »
Director: Tim Matheson | Stars: Brooke Elliott, Margaret Cho, Jackson Hurst, Kate Levering
Votes: 130
47.
Drop Dead Diva (2009–2014)
Episode:
Bride-a-Palooza
(2011)
TV-PG | 41 min | Comedy, Drama
As a law student (Special Guest Star Quinton Aaron) seeks Jane's (Brooke Elliott) help when his fiance is injured in a bridal store's out of control promotion, Judge Owen French (guest star... See full summary »
Director: Michael Grossman | Stars: Brooke Elliott, Margaret Cho, Jackson Hurst, Kate Levering
Votes: 129
48.
Drop Dead Diva (2009–2014)
Episode:
Family Matters
(2012)
TV-PG | 41 min | Comedy, Drama
As Jane's (Brooke Elliott) lawsuit on behalf of a teenager who collapsed at a rave prompts a death threat against Owen (Lex Medlin), Kim (Kate Levering) and Grayson (Jackson Hurst) ... See full summary »
Director: Augie Hess | Stars: Brooke Elliott, Margaret Cho, Jackson Hurst, Kate Levering
Votes: 110
49.
Drop Dead Diva (2009–2014)
Episode:
Winning Ugly
(2012)
TV-PG | 42 min | Comedy, Drama
Jane and Kim take on a case suing the producer of a reality makeover show. Parker is shocked when his son Eric appears at the firm while he has his hands full serving as an arbitrator on a ... See full summary »
Director: Jamie Babbit | Stars: Brooke Elliott, Margaret Cho, Jackson Hurst, Kate Levering
Votes: 125
50. The Fabulous Allan Carr (2017)
90 min | Documentary, Biography
Allan Carr built his bombastic reputation producing the hit movie GREASE and Broadway sensation LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, but it all came crashing down after he conceived the notorious 1989 Academy Awards.
Director: Jeffrey Schwarz | Stars: Tom Hanks, Jodie Foster, John Travolta, Goldie Hawn
Votes: 374