Direction: Jack Shea

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Jack Shea. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


The Golden Girls (TV Series)

1985 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Susan Harris · Terry Hughes · Lex Passaris · Matthew Diamond

Cast Bea Arthur · Betty White · Rue McClanahan · Estelle Getty

Synopsis The Golden Girls (TV Series) (1985) is a beloved sitcom that aired from 1985 to 1992, spanning 7 seasons and 180 episodes. The show follows the lives of four divorced or widowed women who choose to live together in a...

6.2

14K votes

6.2

14K votes

Growing Pains (TV Series)

1985 · Series · 25 min. · United States

Direction Neal Marlens · John Tracy · John Pasquin · Jack Shea

Cast Kirk Cameron · Alan Thicke · Joanna Kerns · Tracey Gold

Synopsis Growing Pains (TV Series) (1985) is a beloved family sitcom that aired from 1985 to 1992, spanning 7 seasons and 166 episodes. The show follows the Seaver family, residing on Long Island, New York. The series kicks off with Dr....

5.8

16K votes

5.8

16K votes

The Waltons (TV Series)

1972 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Earl Hamner Jr. · Harry Harris · Philip Leacock · Ralph Waite

Cast Jon Walmsley · Eric Scott · Kami Cotler · Earl Hamner Jr.

Synopsis The Waltons (TV Series) (1972) spans nine seasons and 213 episodes, chronicling the life of the Walton family in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia during the Great Depression. The family's modest livelihood is derived from their sawmill on Walton's...

5.7

87 votes

5.7

87 votes

Full House (TV Series)

1987 · Series · 20 min. · United States

Direction Jeff Franklin · Joel Zwick · John Tracy · Bill Foster

Cast John Stamos · Dave Coulier · Candace Cameron Bure · Jodie Sweetin

Synopsis Full House (TV Series) (1987) is a beloved family sitcom that aired from 1987 to 1995, spanning 8 seasons and 192 episodes. The story unfolds in the vibrant city of San Francisco, centering around the warm and loving Tanner family....

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5.6

42K votes

5.6

42K votes

Punky Brewster (TV Series)

1984 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction David W. Duclon · Art Dielhenn · Gary Menteer · Deveney Kelly

Cast Soleil Moon Frye · Sandy · George Gaynes · Cherie Johnson

Synopsis Punky Brewster (TV Series) (1984) is a heartwarming television series that aired from 1984 to 1988, spanning 4 seasons and 88 episodes. The show centers around a spirited young girl named Penelope "Punky" Brewster. After being left behind at a...

5.3

13K votes

5.3

13K votes

Sister, Sister (TV Series)

1994 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Kim Bass · Gary Gilbert · Fred Shafferman · Asaad Kelada

Cast Tia Mowry-Hardrict · Tamera Mowry-Housley · Jackée Harry · RonReaco Lee

Synopsis Sister, Sister (TV Series) (1994) is a beloved sitcom that aired from 1994 to 1999, spanning six seasons. The show centers around Tia and Tamera Mowry, who portray twin sisters who were separated at birth and coincidentally reunite in a...

3.6

3K votes

3.6

3K votes

What's Happening!! (TV Series)

1976 · Series · 24 min. · United States

Direction Mark Warren · Lee Bernhardi · Dick Harwood · Hal Alexander

Cast Ernest Thomas · Haywood Nelson · Danielle Spencer · Fred Berry

Synopsis What's Happening!! (TV Series) (1976) is a beloved sitcom that aired from 1976 to 1979, spanning three seasons and 65 episodes. The show follows the lives of three young African American friends as they navigate the complexities of adolescence in...

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The Ropers (TV Series)

1979 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Jack Shea · Dave Powers

Cast Norman Fell · Audra Lindley · Jeffrey Tambor · Patty McCormack

Synopsis The Ropers (TV Series) (1979) follows the comedic misadventures of Stanley and Helen Roper as they transition into a new apartment complex after selling their previous one. The couple's distinctive eccentricities remain unchanged, leading to hilarious interactions with their new...

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The Jeffersons (TV Series)

1975 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Don Nicholl · Michael Ross · Bernard West · Jack Shea

Cast Isabel Sanford · Sherman Hemsley · Marla Gibbs · Roxie Roker

Synopsis The Jeffersons (TV Series) (1975) aired from 1975 to 1985, spanning 11 seasons. This popular television show was notably one of the most successful spin-offs from "All in the Family." George Jefferson, the central character, was often compared to Archie...

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The Royal Family (TV Series)

1991 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Greg Antonacci · Eddie Murphy · Shelley Jensen · Jack Shea

Cast Della Reese · Mariann Aalda · Sylver Gregory · Larenz Tate

Synopsis The Royal Family (TV Series) (1991) follows the lives of Al Royal and his wife Victoria, who had just begun their retirement when their daughter Elizabeth, fresh from a divorce, returns home with her three children: Curtis, Kim, and Hillary....

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Kate McShane (TV Series)

1975 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Corey Allen · Bill Bixby · David Friedkin · John Peyser

Cast Anne Meara · Ed Lauter · John Aprea · Sandy Ward

Synopsis Kate McShane (TV Series) (1975) follows the journey of a tenacious and outspoken criminal defense lawyer who hails from a working-class Irish family. Despite the odds, she consistently takes on seemingly unwinnable cases, fighting relentlessly for her clients' rights and...

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Second Chance (TV Series)

1987 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction David W. Duclon · Gary Menteer · Jim Drake · Jim Cox

Cast Matthew Perry · Billy Gallo · Randee Heller · Demian Slade

Synopsis Second Chance (TV Series) (1987) follows the extraordinary journey of Charles Russell, who, after his death, finds himself in a unique predicament. Neither heaven nor hell seems to be his final destination. Instead, he is granted a rare opportunity to...

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Designing Women (TV Series)

1986 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Linda Bloodworth-Thomason · David Trainer · David Steinberg · Jack Shea

Cast Delta Burke · Dixie Carter · Annie Potts · Alice Ghostley

Synopsis Designing Women (TV Series) (1986) aired from 1986 to 1993, spanning 7 seasons and 164 episodes. The show centers around the dynamic Julia Sugarbaker, a vocal feminist who operates a design business from her Atlanta residence. Joining her are her...

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It's About Time (TV Series)

1965 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Sherwood Schwartz · Jerry Hopper · Leslie Goodwins · George Cahan

Cast Frank Aletter · Jack Mullaney · Imogene Coca · Joe E. Ross

Synopsis It's About Time (TV Series) (1965) follows the thrilling journey of two space explorers who, after surpassing the speed of light, find themselves unexpectedly transported back in time to the prehistoric era. Stranded in this ancient world, they form an...

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The Monitors

1969 · Movie · 92 min. · United States

Direction Jack Shea

Cast Guy Stockwell · Susan Oliver · Larry Storch · Avery Schreiber

Synopsis The Monitors (1969) presents a unique science fiction narrative where Earth is governed by extraterrestrial beings known as The Monitors, who manage the planet with a strict, almost school-like discipline reminiscent of the 1950s. The film delves into the activities...

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The Littlest Hobo (TV Series)

1963 · Series · 30 min. · Canada

Direction Dick Darley · Stuart McGowan · Jack Shea

Cast Monty McFarlane · Gregg Palmer · Chick Chandler · Joyce Taylor

Synopsis The Littlest Hobo (TV Series) (1963) follows the adventures of a loyal German Shepherd who traverses the vast landscapes of Canada, pausing only to lend a helping paw to those in distress. This wandering canine hero never stays in one...

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Sanford and Son (TV Series)

1972 · Series · 22 min. · United States

Direction Norman Lear · Bud Yorkin · Peter Baldwin · Alan Rafkin

Cast Redd Foxx · Demond Wilson · LaWanda Page · Don Bexley

Synopsis Sanford and Son (TV Series) (1972) is a beloved American sitcom that aired from 1972 to 1977, spanning 6 seasons and 136 episodes. The show is an adaptation of the British series 'Steptoe and Son,' focusing on the comedic misadventures...

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