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Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman: Vol. 1
rating:3.2

Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman: Vol. 1

1976Runtime:0 minutes
Emmy nominee Louise Lasser stars in Norman Lear's classic soap opera comedy about an average housewife in Ohio who deals with everyday stressors such as adultery, impotence, cults, UFOs, mass murder, exhibitionism and, of course, yellow wax buildup.

Directed by:

  • Jim Drake
  • Joan Darling
    • rating:3.2 3.2 Average Rating

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    That's So Raven: Raven's House Party
    rating:3.2

    That's So Raven: Raven's House Party

    2005Runtime:0 minutes
    Her special powers may trip her up on occasion, but off-the-hook psychic Raven Baxter (Raven Symone) makes all the right moves in this collection of song-and-dance-themed episodes. Raven puts on a fashion-plus-fireworks show in "Opportunity Shock," and she stars in a music video in "Too Much Pressure." An amorous young clairvoyant falls for Raven in "Double Vision," and Raven plans a magical night for a former jazzman in "Four Aces."

    Directed by:

  • Debbie Allen
    • rating:3.2 3.2 Average Rating

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    Gender Rebel
    rating:3.2

    Gender Rebel

    2006Runtime:0 minutes
    Director Elaine Epstein's captivating documentary explores the lives of three biological females who reject the conventional concepts of gender and see themselves not as female or male, but something in between. The camera follows these individuals as they encounter challenges at every turn -- from the strain on their relationships to confrontations from communities intolerant of their way of life -- and find a way to cope with social alienation.

    Directed by:

  • Elaine Epstein
    • rating:3.2 3.2 Average Rating

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    Secrets of the Dead: Killer Flu
    rating:3.2

    Secrets of the Dead: Killer Flu

    2004Runtime:0 minutes
    This fascinating program explores the flu pandemic that swept across the globe in 1918 and killed some 40 million people, four times the number of casualties from the recently ended World War I. As contemporary virologists and epidemiologists continue their research in an effort to understand where this flu strain originated and what made it so lethal, experts predict we will face a comparable pandemic soon, possibly in the next decade.

    Directed by:

  • Elizabeth Dobson
    • rating:3.2 3.2 Average Rating

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    Grosse Pointe: The Complete Series
    rating:3.2

    Grosse Pointe: The Complete Series

    2000Runtime:0 minutes
    From the creator of "Beverly Hills, 90210" comes this satire that goes behind the scenes of a fictional teen soap opera called "Grosse Pointe." And while the zip code might be different, this sharp comedy features plenty of familiar characters, including a backstabbing prima donna, a studly surfer dude and a heartthrob with a receding hairline. With a cast like this, the offscreen melodrama rivals the intrigue played out in front of the cameras.

    Directed by:

  • Allison Anders
    • rating:3.2 3.2 Average Rating

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    Ned and Stacey: Season 1
    rating:3.2

    Ned and Stacey: Season 1

    1995Runtime:0 minutes
    Denied a promotion because he's not a "family man," arrogant advertising executive Ned Dorsey (Thomas Haden Church) marries freelance writer Stacey Colbert (Debra Messing) in this witty sitcom. Stacey can't stand Ned, but marries him to get away from her parents. Watch the mayhem as Ned and Stacey scramble to keep their marriage of convenience under wraps, attempt to date other people and try to live together without killing each other.

    Directed by:

  • Alan D. Weyman
  • Lee Shallat-Chemel
  • Rick Beren
  • Rob Schiller
    • rating:3.2 3.2 Average Rating

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    The True Story of Che Guevera
    rating:3.2

    The True Story of Che Guevera

    2007Runtime:0 minutes
    In the years since his death, revolutionary Che Guevara has attained iconic status. This documentary explores the truth behind the myths, delving into Guevara's plans to spread his philosophy throughout Latin America and his ultimate effect on the Cold War. Biographer Jon Lee Anderson takes viewers from Guevara's Argentine homeland to the battlefields of the Cuban revolution and reveals the CIA's plot to quell the activist's tide of change.

    Directed by:

  • Maria Wye Berry
    • rating:3.2 3.2 Average Rating

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    Mysteries of the Deep: Legendary Shipwrecks: Lost Ships of the Mediterranean
    rating:3.2

    Mysteries of the Deep: Legendary Shipwrecks: Lost Ships of the Mediterranean

    1999Runtime:0 minutes
    Martin Sheen hosts this fascinating documentary series produced by the award-winning &NFi;National Geographic&NFi_; team. Plunge deep into the ocean and discover an eerie world of shipwrecks, steeped in secrets that hold the key to some of the most tragic maritime disasters in history. Also includes "Lost Ships of the Mediterranean."

    Directed by:

  • Gail Willumsen
    • rating:3.2 3.2 Average Rating

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    Gangland: Bullets Over Hollywood
    rating:3.2

    Gangland: Bullets Over Hollywood

    2005Runtime:0 minutes
    Exploring Tinseltown's portrayal of the underworld, this made-for-cable documentary is packed with film clips, interviews and archival footage featuring bona fide gangsters. Boasting stars such as Edward G. Robinson and Al Pacino, along with fare ranging from The Godfather to "The Sopranos," the mobster genre has always thrived. James Caan, ex-wiseguy Henry Hill, former G-man Joe Pistone and others discuss our fascination with organized crime.

    Directed by:

  • Elaina Archer
    • rating:3.2 3.2 Average Rating

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    Empires: Peter and Paul and the Christian Revolution
    rating:3.2

    Empires: Peter and Paul and the Christian Revolution

    2002Runtime:0 minutes
    This SBS-TV production examines the life of Peter and Paul and how they weathered persecution as they led the rise of Christianity, born thousands of years ago when Jesus preached his good word and was nailed to the cross for it. His believers kept his teachings alive in spite of the oppressive Roman Empire, which worked to kill the commitment of the faithful. Instead, the Empire failed and Christianity lives on.

    Directed by:

  • Margaret Koval
    • rating:3.2 3.2 Average Rating

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    Lewis and Clark: Great Journey West: Special Edition
    rating:3.2

    Lewis and Clark: Great Journey West: Special Edition

    1997Runtime:0 minutes
    Sent by President Jefferson to find the fabled Northwest Passage, Lewis and Clark led the most courageous and important expedition in American history. Journey with them across a breath-taking landscape for an experience that explores the history -- and the promise -- of America.

    Directed by:

  • Karen Goodman
    • rating:3.2 3.2 Average Rating

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    The Conquerors
    rating:3.2

    The Conquerors

    2005Runtime:0 minutes
    Former U.S. Marine Capt. Dale Dye is your host on a long walk through time in this History Channel series, presenting a documentary tour de force on the world's greatest battles and the fearless men who fought them -- from King David and El Cid to Napoleon and Julius Caesar. Moving through history, the film also chronicles the developments in man-made technology that made the conquering of foreign lands ever easier to achieve.

    Directed by:

  • Scott Billups
  • Sonya Gay Bourn
  • Andrew Nock
    • rating:3.2 3.2 Average Rating

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    Too Hot Not to Handle
    rating:3.1

    Too Hot Not to Handle

    2006Runtime:0 minutes
    A hundred years in the making, civilization's demand for fossil fuel has contributed to a global warming crisis, and this warning documentary reveals evidence of the damage in the United States. Heat waves, devastating storms, liquefying glaciers, the rise of sea level and circulation of disease are just some of the signs of impending disaster. This cautionary film examines the environmental dangers and the measures needed to reverse the trend.

    Directed by:

  • Maryann DeLeo
    • rating:3.1 3.1 Average Rating

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    Frasier: Season 9
    rating:3.1

    Frasier: Season 9

    2001Runtime:0 minutes
    The doctor is in for the ninth season of one of TV's most beloved sitcoms. This season sees Frasier torn between two women; the further romantic developments between Niles and Daphne; and Martin's new job.

    Directed by:

  • Kelsey Grammer
  • David Lee
  • Katy Garretson
  • Sheldon Epps
  • Wil Shriner
    • rating:3.1 3.1 Average Rating

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    The Powder and the Glory
    rating:3.1

    The Powder and the Glory

    2007Runtime:0 minutes
    This documentary celebrates the courageous stories of Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubinstein, immigrant women who founded competing cosmetics empires in an age when business was dominated by men and makeup was considered vulgar. Though intense rivals, together Arden and Rubinstein literally changed the face of America -- and amassed impressive personal wealth and power along the way. Ann Carol Grossman and Arnie Reisman direct.

    Directed by:

  • Ann Carol Grossman
    • rating:3.1 3.1 Average Rating

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    Chuggington: The Chugger Championship
    rating:3.1

    Chuggington: The Chugger Championship

    2011Runtime:0 minutes
    This animated train spectacular introduces young viewers to a gallery of friendly locomotives and the exciting race to be staged in Chuggington. Puffer Pete, Jetpack Wilson and Brewster are some of the chuggers on hand for games, music and lessons.

    Directed by:

  • Sarah Ball
    • rating:3.1 3.1 Average Rating

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    Now and Then
    rating:3.8

    Now and Then

    1995Runtime:0 minutes
    Waxing nostalgic about the bittersweet passage from childhood to puberty in this tender coming-of-age tale, four childhood girlfriends -- Teeny, Chrissy, Samantha and Roberta -- recall the magical summer of 1970. During their walk down memory lane, they reconcile experiences with boys, secrets, bullies and more. Lesli Linka Glatter directs; Gaby Hoffmann, Ashleigh Aston Moore, Cloris Leachman, Thora Birch and Christina Ricci co-star.

    Directed by:

  • Lesli Linka Glatter
    • rating:3.8 3.8 Average Rating

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    Now and Then (1995)
    A heartwarming movie about four childhood girlfriends who, in adulthood reunion, relive their experience of the life-changing summer of 1970, including a mystery death, divorce, standing up to the boys, first kiss, and the meaning of true friendship. Each explores her unique identity amidst family and friends. Beautifully directed by Lesli Linka Glatter.
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