Direction: Hy Averback
The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Hy Averback. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.
Titles found: 28
M*A*S*H (MASH) (TV Series)
1972 · Series · 25 min. · United States
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
Columbo: Suitable for Framing (TV)
1971 · Movie · 76 min. · United States
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
Columbo: A Stitch in Crime (TV)
1973 · Movie · 74 min. · United States
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
Murder, She Wrote (TV Series)
1984 · Series · 45 min. · United States
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
Anna and the King (TV Series)
1972 · Series · 30 min. · United States
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
I Love You, Alice B. Toklas!
1968 · Movie · 92 min. · United States
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
Where Were You When the Lights Went Out?
1968 · Movie · 89 min. · United States
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
The Great Bank Robbery
1969 · Movie · 98 min. · United States
Direction Hy Averback
Cast Kim Novak · Zero Mostel · Clint Walker · Claude Akins
4.8
79 votes
4.8
79 votes
Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came?
1970 · Movie · 113 min. · United States
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
The Girl, the Gold Watch & Dynamite (TV)
1981 · Movie · 93 min. · United States
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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City of Angels (TV Series)
1976 · Series · 60 min. · United States
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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Where the Boys Are '84
1984 · Movie · 94 min. · United States
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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The Gertrude Berg Show (TV Series)
1961 · Series · 30 min. · United States
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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Nine to Five (TV Series)
1982 · Series · 30 min. · United States
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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Burke's Law (TV Series)
1963 · Series · 60 min. · United States
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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After MASH (TV Series)
1983 · Series · 30 min. · United States
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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