Direction: Harvey S. Laidman

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Harvey S. Laidman. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Direction James L. Brooks · Allan Burns · Gene Reynolds · Alexander Singer

Cast Ed Asner · Robert Walden · Linda Kelsey · Mason Adams

Synopsis Lou Grant (TV Series) (1977) spans five seasons and 114 episodes, following the journey of Lou Grant as he transitions from his role in "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" to the bustling city of Los Angeles. Here, he takes on...

6.6

2K votes

6.6

2K votes

Direction Donald P. Bellisario · Virgil W. Vogel · James Frawley · Harvey S. Laidman

Cast Stephen Collins · Jeff MacKay · John Calvin · Marta DuBois

Synopsis Tales of the Gold Monkey (TV Series) (1982) is a thrilling adventure series set in the exotic Marivella Islands during the year 1938. The story revolves around Jake Cutter, a daring pilot and adventurer based in Boragora, the bustling port...

6.3

401 votes

6.3

401 votes

Direction Harvey S. Laidman · Robert Butler · J. Lee Thompson · Ralph Senensky

Cast George Kennedy · John Steadman · Barbara Rhoades · Lee Weaver

Synopsis The Blue Knight (TV Series) (1975) follows the gripping adventures of Bumper Morgan, a dedicated and seasoned beat cop navigating the bustling streets of Los Angeles. Airing from 1975 to 1976, this captivating series spans two seasons and 25 episodes,...

5.9

21 votes

5.9

21 votes

Family (TV Series)

1976 · Series · 45 min. · United States

Direction Jay Presson Allen · Richard Kinon · Edward Parone · Glenn Jordan

Cast Kristy McNichol · Meredith Baxter · Sada Thompson · James Broderick

Synopsis Family (TV Series) (1976) aired from 1976 to 1980, spanning 5 seasons and 86 episodes. The series centered around Sada Thompson and James Broderick as Kate and Doug Lawrence, a contented middle-class couple residing in Pasadena, California. Doug was an...

5.8

30 votes

5.8

30 votes

Wildside (TV Series)

1985 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Tom Greene · Harvey S. Laidman · Richard C. Sarafian

Cast Howard E. Rollins Jr. · William Smith · J. Eddie Peck · John D'Aquino

Synopsis Wildside (TV Series) (1985) is a brief but action-packed series that spans just six episodes, set in the rugged landscape of Wildside County, California, during the Old West era. The narrative revolves around a clandestine law enforcement unit comprising five...

5.8

38 votes

5.8

38 votes

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

Direction Brad Buckner · Eugenie Ross-Leming · Harvey S. Laidman · Burt Brinckerhoff

Cast Kate Jackson · Bruce Boxleitner · Beverly Garland · Mel Stewart

Synopsis Scarecrow and Mrs. King (TV Series) (1983) follows the unexpected journey of Amanda King, a typical suburban housewife whose life takes a dramatic turn when she receives a mysterious package from a secret agent on the run. The agent, Lee...

5.7

189 votes

5.7

189 votes

Direction Earl Hamner Jr. · Reza Badiyi · Harry Harris · Robert Foxworth

Cast Jane Wyman · Robert Foxworth · Susan Sullivan · Lorenzo Lamas

Synopsis Falcon Crest (TV Series) (1981) is a long-running drama series that aired from 1981 to 1990, spanning 9 seasons and 227 episodes. The story revolves around Angela Channing, whose Italian grandfather established the Falcon Crest Winery in the picturesque Tuscany...

5.5

20K votes

5.5

20K votes

Direction Glen A. Larson · Georg Fenady · Winrich Kolbe · Sidney Hayers

Cast David Hasselhoff · Edward Mulhare · Richard Basehart · Patricia McPherson

Synopsis Knight Rider (TV Series) (1982) follows the story of Michael Long, a dedicated police officer who, while investigating a crime, is critically injured and presumed dead. However, he is rescued by the enigmatic millionaire Wilton Knight, who not only saves...

5.4

23K votes

5.4

23K votes

Direction William Blinn · Harry Harris · Irving J. Moore · Jack Bender

Cast Dick Van Patten · Diana Hyland · Betty Buckley · Grant Goodeve

Synopsis Eight Is Enough (TV Series) (1977) is a beloved family sitcom that aired from 1977 to 1981, spanning 5 seasons and 112 episodes. The show revolves around the Bradford family, headed by Tom, a columnist for a Sacramento newspaper, and...

5.3

3K votes

5.3

3K votes

Direction Gy Waldron · Paul Baxley · Hollingsworth Morse · Denver Pyle

Cast Denver Pyle · Sorrell Booke · Catherine Bach · Ben Jones

Synopsis The Dukes of Hazzard (TV Series) (1979) is a thrilling series set in the rural community of Hazzard. The Dukes, a family with a past in moonshining, are now law-abiding citizens after cousins Bo and Luke were caught and given...

5.2

325 votes

5.2

325 votes

Airwolf (TV Series)

1984 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Donald P. Bellisario · Virgil W. Vogel · Sutton Roley · Donald A. Baer

Cast Jan-Michael Vincent · Alex Cord · Ernest Borgnine · Jean Bruce Scott

Synopsis Airwolf (TV Series) (1984) follows the thrilling adventures of a daring pilot who strikes a bargain with a clandestine intelligence agency. In exchange for their assistance in locating his vanished sibling, he embarks on perilous missions aboard an ultra-modern combat...

5.2

229 votes

5.2

229 votes

Direction Glen A. Larson · James Sheldon · Dick Harwood · Sidney Hayers

Cast Claude Akins · Brian Kerwin · Mills Watson · Leann Hunley

Synopsis The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo (TV Series) (1979) follows the escapades of Sheriff Lobo, a formerly corrupt lawman from Orly County, who initially gained notoriety as a recurring antagonist in "El camionero y su mono" (1979). In his own series,...

5.1

280 votes

5.1

280 votes

Direction Burt Kennedy · Barry Crane · John Florea · Bernard L. Kowalski

Cast Richard Dean Anderson · Roger Wilson · Peter Horton · Drake Hogestyn

Synopsis Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (TV Series) (1982) aired from 1982 to 1983, spanning 22 episodes. The show chronicled the escapades of a lively group of orphaned brothers striving to manage their family ranch in Northern California. The arrival of...

4.9

141 votes

4.9

141 votes

Matlock (TV Series)

1986 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Dean Hargrove · Christopher Hibler · Harvey S. Laidman · Leo Penn

Cast Andy Griffith · Nancy Stafford · Julie Sommars · Clarence Gilyard Jr.

Synopsis Matlock (TV Series) (1986) follows the life of Ben Matlock, a seasoned defense attorney hailing from Georgia with a prestigious Harvard education. Known for his hefty $100,000 fee, Matlock's expertise is undeniable as he takes on cases across the nation,...

4.8

290 votes

4.8

290 votes

Direction Virgil W. Vogel · Harvey S. Laidman · Richard Compton · Daniel Haller

Cast Rex Smith · Joe Regalbuto · Richard Venture · Jeannie Wilson

Synopsis Street Hawk (TV Series) (1985) follows the story of Jessie Mach, a motorcycle cop whose career seems to be over after a brutal attack by a former adversary leaves him incapacitated. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when a...

4.7

1K votes

4.7

1K votes

Direction Brenda Hampton · Joel J. Feigenbaum · Harry Harris · Tony Mordente

Cast Stephen Collins · Beverley Mitchell · Jessica Biel · Catherine Hicks

Synopsis 7th Heaven (TV Series) (1996) is an American television drama that chronicles the lives of a Protestant minister's family residing in the imaginary town of Glen Oak, California. Developed and produced by Brenda Hampton, the show debuted on August 26,...

4.4

3K votes

4.4

3K votes

Direction Reza Badiyi · Bruce Seth Green · Scott Paulin · Jim Johnston

Cast Paolo Montalban · Daniel Bernhardt · Kristanna Loken · Jeefrey Meek

Synopsis Mortal Kombat: Conquest (TV Series) (1998) delves into the events preceding the cinematic adaptations, focusing on Kung Lao's victory in the Mortal Kombat tournament, where he vanquished Shang Tsung and secured the safety of Earth Realm. Following his triumph, Kung...

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3.2

503 votes

3.2

503 votes

California Fever

1979 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Dan Polier Jr. · Alan Myerson · Norman Abbott · Bob Claver

Cast Lorenzo Lamas · Marc McClure · Jimmy McNichol · Michele Tobin

Synopsis California Fever (1979) follows the adventures of Vince and Ross, two teenagers living in the suburbs of Los Angeles. They immerse themselves in the vibrant culture of the late 1970s, enjoying the disco scene, surfing, and the thrill of custom...

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Chicago Story

1981 · Movie · 100 min. · United States

Direction Harvey S. Laidman · Jerry London

Cast Vincent Baggetta · Dennis Franz · Kene Holliday · Jack Kehoe

Synopsis Chicago Story (1981) delves into the interconnected lives of two sets of professionals—police officers, medical practitioners, and legal experts—all of whom are profoundly impacted by the tragic shooting of a young girl. The film explores the emotional and professional repercussions...

Not rated

Not rated