Direction: Hy Averback

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


Direction Richard Hooker · Charles S. Dubin · Alan Alda · Burt Metcalfe

Cast Alan Alda · Loretta Swit · William Christopher · Gary Burghoff

Synopsis M*A*S*H (MASH) (TV Series) (1972) is a groundbreaking television series that aired from 1972 to 1983, spanning 11 seasons and 251 episodes. Set during the Korean War, the show focuses on the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital, a unit situated...

7.2

6K votes

7.2

6K votes

Direction Hy Averback

Cast Peter Falk · Ross Martin · Don Ameche · Kim Hunter

Synopsis Columbo: Suitable for Framing (TV) (1971) follows the intricate case of art critic Dale Kingston, who orchestrates the murder of his uncle to inherit a priceless collection of paintings. Despite Lieutenant Columbo's keen instincts, the evidence initially directs suspicion towards...

6.7

377 votes

6.7

377 votes

Direction Hy Averback

Cast Peter Falk · Leonard Nimoy · Anne Francis · Nita Talbot

Synopsis Columbo: A Stitch in Crime (TV) (1973) follows the cunning plot of a surgeon who devises an intricate plan to eliminate his partner in a research project. However, his meticulous scheme is disrupted when a nurse begins to suspect his...

6.5

309 votes

6.5

309 votes

Direction Peter S. Fischer · Richard Levinson · William Link · Anthony Pullen Shaw

Cast Angela Lansbury · William Windom · Ron Masak · Louis Herthum

Synopsis Murder, She Wrote (TV Series) (1984) is a classic television series that aired from 1984 to 1996, spanning 12 seasons and 264 episodes. The show follows the adventures of Jessica Fletcher, a former substitute English teacher and renowned mystery writer,...

6.0

11K votes

6.0

11K votes

Direction William Wiard · Hy Averback · Terry Becker · Jeff Corey

Cast Yul Brynner · Samantha Eggar · Keye Luke · Eric Shea

Synopsis Anna and the King (TV Series) (1972) follows the journey of a resilient American educator, accompanied by her young son, who ventures to Siam in 1862 to take on the role of personal tutor to the King's numerous offspring. Despite...

5.8

35 votes

5.8

35 votes

Quark (TV Series)

1977 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Hy Averback · Bruce Bilson

Cast Richard Benjamin · Tim Thomerson · Patricia Barnstable · Conrad Janis

Synopsis Quark (TV Series) (1977) follows the comedic escapades of an interstellar waste management team. The show, which aired from 1977 to 1978, centers around the misadventures of a space garbage collector and his eccentric crew as they navigate the challenges...

5.7

48 votes

5.7

48 votes

McCloud (TV Series)

1970 · Series · 120 min. · United States

Direction Bruce Kessler · Russ Mayberry · Lou Antonio · E.W. Swackhamer

Cast Dennis Weaver · J.D. Cannon · Terry Carter · Ken Lynch

Synopsis McCloud (TV Series) (1970) is a crime drama that aired from 1970 to 1977, focusing on Deputy Marshal Sam McCloud from Taos, New Mexico. McCloud is sent to the 21st Precinct of the NYPD to learn about urban policing techniques...

5.6

399 votes

5.6

399 votes

Direction Hy Averback

Cast Peter Sellers · Leigh Taylor-Young · Jo Van Fleet · Joyce Van Patten

Synopsis I Love You, Alice B. Toklas! (1968) follows Harold Fine (Peter Sellers), a 35-year-old Los Angeles attorney who is dreading the onset of middle age and his impending nuptials. His world takes a dramatic turn when he encounters Nancy, a...

5.6

59 votes

5.6

59 votes

Chamber of Horrors

1966 · Movie · 99 min. · United States

Direction Hy Averback

Cast Patrick O'Neal · Cesare Danova · Wilfrid Hyde-White · Laura Devon

Synopsis Chamber of Horrors (1966) follows the chilling tale of a vengeful, one-handed maniac who, after narrowly escaping a hanging, employs an array of interchangeable gadgets as lethal instruments. Driven by a desire for retribution, he targets individuals he deems responsible...

5.6

117 votes

5.6

117 votes

Direction Hy Averback

Cast Doris Day · Robert Morse · Terry-Thomas · Patrick O'Neal

Synopsis Where Were You When the Lights Went Out? (1968) unfolds during the Great Northeast Blackout of 1965, a catastrophic event that plunged millions into darkness. Among those affected is Waldo Zane, a cunning New York executive embroiled in a scheme...

5.2

85 votes

5.2

85 votes

4.8

79 votes

Direction Hy Averback

Cast Brian Keith · Tony Curtis · Ernest Borgnine · Ivan Dixon

Synopsis Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came? (1970) A tense atmosphere develops as soldiers stationed at a peaceful Army base find themselves at odds with the residents of a neighboring Southern town. The escalating conflict threatens to disrupt the...

4.2

33 votes

4.2

33 votes

Direction Hy Averback

Cast Lee Purcell · Philip MacHale · Burton Gilliam · Zohra Lampert

Synopsis The Girl, the Gold Watch & Dynamite (TV) (1981) centers around a mystical timepiece with the extraordinary ability to halt time, which becomes the pivotal element in a complex and deceitful land scheme. The narrative unfolds as various characters vie...

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Direction Don Medford · Robert Douglas · Douglas Heyes · Hy Averback

Cast Wayne Rogers · Pepper Martin · Meredith Baxter · Steve Kanaly

Synopsis City of Angels (TV Series) (1976) is a television series that aired from 1976 and consists of 13 episodes. The show features Wayne Rogers as Jake Axminster, a tenacious yet morally ambiguous private investigator navigating the corrupt landscape of 1930s...

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Direction Hy Averback

Cast Lisa Hartman · Lorna Luft · Wendy Schaal · Lynn-Holly Johnson

Synopsis Where the Boys Are '84 (1984) follows the journey of four college friends as they embark on a memorable spring break adventure. The group consists of Jennie, a shy and innocent young woman, Carole, the outgoing and adventurous one, Sandra,...

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Direction Hy Averback

Cast Gertrude Berg · Cedric Hardwicke · James Ward · Marion Ross

Synopsis The Gertrude Berg Show (TV Series) (1961) aired from 1961 to 1962, spanning one season with 26 episodes. The show features Gertrude Berg as a widow who decides to go back to college, where she meets and interacts with a...

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Direction Hy Averback · Peter Baldwin · Gary Shimokawa · Doug Rogers

Cast Rachel Dennison · Valerie Curtin · Sally Struthers · Edward Winter

Synopsis Nine to Five (TV Series) (1982) follows the ongoing escapades of the beloved characters introduced in the hit film of the same name. The sitcom delves deeper into their lives, providing a humorous and relatable look at their daily challenges...

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Hennesey (TV Series)

1959 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Don McGuire · Jackie Cooper · Robert Butler · Gene Reynolds

Cast Jackie Cooper · Abby Dalton · Roscoe Karns · Henry Kulky

Synopsis Hennesey (TV Series) (1959) is a classic television show that aired from 1959 to 1962, spanning three seasons and 95 episodes. The series follows the life of Dr. Hennesey, portrayed by Jackie Cooper, a dedicated Navy doctor stationed in an...

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Direction Frank D. Gilroy · Don Weis · Jerry Hopper · Don Taylor

Cast Gene Barry · Gary Conway · Leon Lontoc · Regis Toomey

Synopsis Burke's Law (TV Series) (1963) follows the life of Amos Burke, a wealthy Los Angeles chief of detectives who enjoys a lavish lifestyle, complete with a chauffeur-driven Rolls Royce and a grand mansion. The series is renowned for its opulent...

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Direction Burt Metcalfe · Nick Havinga · Larry Gelbart · Will Mackenzie

Cast Harry Morgan · Jamie Farr · William Christopher · Rosalind Chao

Synopsis After MASH (TV Series) (1983) spans two seasons, set in the aftermath of the Korean War. The narrative follows Colonel Potter, Sergeant Klinger, and Father Mulcahy as they reunite, this time at a veterans' hospital, continuing their journey beyond the...

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