Direction: Jay Sandrich

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


Get Smart (TV Series)

1965 · Series · 20 min. · United States

Direction Buck Henry · Mel Brooks · Gary Nelson · Bruce Bilson

Cast Don Adams · Barbara Feldon · Edward Platt · Robert Karvelas

Synopsis Get Smart (TV Series) (1965) is a comedic spy series that aired from 1965 to 1970, spanning 5 seasons and 138 episodes. Created by Mel Brooks and Buck Henry, the show is a satirical take on the James Bond franchise...

6.9

9K votes

6.9

9K votes

Soap (TV Series)

1977 · Series · 25 min. · United States

Direction Susan Harris · Jay Sandrich · J.D. Lobue

Cast Richard Mulligan · Billy Crystal · Katherine Helmond · Cathryn Damon

Synopsis Soap (TV Series) (1977) is a comedic television series that aired from 1977 to 1981, spanning 4 seasons and 88 episodes. The show revolves around the dramatic and often absurd escapades of two prominent families: the Campbells and the Tates....

6.6

1K votes

6.6

1K votes

Lou Grant (TV Series)

1977 · Series · 60 min. · United States

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

The Odd Couple (TV Series)

1970 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Jerry Paris · Jack Donohue · Hal Cooper · Mel Ferber

Cast Tony Randall · Jack Klugman · Al Molinaro · Penny Marshall

Synopsis The Odd Couple (TV Series) (1970) is a classic sitcom that aired from 1970 to 1975, spanning 114 episodes. The show revolves around the unlikely roommates Felix Unger and Oscar Madison, who find themselves living together after both men are...

6.2

29 votes

6.2

29 votes

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

Night Court (TV Series)

1984 · Series · 20 min. · United States

Direction Reinhold Weege · Jeffrey Melman · Jim Drake · Tim Steele

Cast Harry Anderson · Ellen Foley · John Larroquette · Richard Moll

Synopsis Night Court (TV Series) (1984) is a comedic television series that aired from 1984 to 1992, spanning 9 seasons and 193 episodes. The show revolves around the eccentricities of Manhattan Criminal Court Part II, led by the unconventional Judge Harold...

6.1

6K votes

6.1

6K votes

Mary Tyler Moore (TV Series)

1970 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction James L. Brooks · Allan Burns · Jay Sandrich · Peter Baldwin

Cast Mary Tyler Moore · Ed Asner · Valerie Harper · Gavin MacLeod

Synopsis Mary Tyler Moore (TV Series) (1970) spans seven seasons and 168 episodes, chronicling the life of Mary Richards as she relocates to Minneapolis following a failed relationship. She secures a position as an associate producer in a modest television newsroom,...

6.1

410 votes

6.1

410 votes

The Cosby Show (TV Series)

1984 · Series · 20 min. · United States

Direction Bill Cosby · Ed Weinberger · Michael Leeson · Jay Sandrich

Cast Bill Cosby · Phylicia Rashad · Keshia Knight Pulliam · Malcolm-Jamal Warner

Synopsis The Cosby Show (TV Series) (1984) is a beloved sitcom that aired from 1984 to 1992, spanning 8 seasons and 197 episodes. The story unfolds in the Huxtable family's New York City brownstone, where Cliff, an obstetrician, also runs his...

6.0

29K votes

6.0

29K votes

Benson (TV Series)

1979 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Susan Harris · John Rich · Bill Foster · Gary Brown

Cast Robert Guillaume · James Noble · Inga Swenson · Missy Gold

Synopsis Benson (TV Series) (1979) is an American television sitcom that aired on ABC from September 13, 1979, to April 19, 1986. This show was a spin-off from the popular soap opera parody, Soap. The central character, played by Robert Guillaume,...

5.5

49 votes

5.5

49 votes

Seems like Old Times

1980 · Movie · 121 min. · United States

5.4

304 votes

5.4

304 votes

The Bill Cosby Show (TV Series)

1969 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Bill Cosby · Ed Weinberger · Michael Zagor · Coby Ruskin

Cast Bill Cosby · Joyce Bulifant · Olga James · Lee Weaver

Synopsis The Bill Cosby Show (TV Series) (1969) is a comedy series that aired from 1969 to 1971, spanning 2 seasons and 52 episodes. The show follows Chet Kincaid, a dedicated gym teacher at an inner-city high school in Los Angeles....

5.2

38 votes

5.2

38 votes

5.2

21 votes

A Different World (TV Series)

1987 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Bill Cosby · Debbie Allen · Ellen Falcon · Neema Barnette

Cast Lisa Bonet · Jasmine Guy · Dawnn Lewis · Kadeem Hardison

Synopsis A Different World (TV Series) (1987) aired from 1987 to 1993, spanning 6 seasons and 145 episodes. This series was a spin-off from the highly popular "The Cosby Show" and was notable for being the first to delve into the...

4.8

2K votes

4.8

2K votes

Empty Nest (TV Series)

1988 · Series · 25 min. · United States

Direction Susan Harris · Steve Zuckerman · Hal Cooper · Doug Smart

Cast Richard Mulligan · Kristy McNichol · Dinah Manoff · Park Overall

Synopsis Empty Nest (TV Series) (1988) is a comedy series that aired from 1988 to 1995, spanning 7 seasons and 170 episodes. Set in the vibrant city of Miami, the show revolves around the comedic escapades of a recently widowed pediatrician,...

4.8

320 votes

4.8

320 votes

Love, Sidney (TV Series)

1981 · Movie · 30 min. · United States

Direction Hal Cooper · Mel Ferber · Tony Mordente · Jay Sandrich

Cast Tony Randall · Swoosie Kurtz · Kaleena Kiff · Chip Zien

Synopsis Love, Sidney (TV Series) (1981) is a heartwarming television series that aired from 1981 to 1983, spanning two engaging seasons. The show revolves around the life of a middle-aged gay artist who generously opens his New York apartment to a...

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The Earth Day Special (TV)

1990 · Movie · 99 min. · United States

Direction Dwight Hemion · James Burrows · Gerry Cohen · Ted Haimes

Cast Dan Aykroyd · Candice Bergen · James Brolin · Chevy Chase

Synopsis The Earth Day Special (TV) (1990) is a television event centered around Earth Day, which was broadcast on ABC on April 22, 1990. Backed by Time Warner, this two-hour production showcased a stellar ensemble of celebrities who discussed pressing environmental...

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Here We Go Again (TV Series)

1973 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Robert Kaufman · Jay Sandrich · Marc Daniels

Cast Larry Hagman · Diane Baker · Dick Gautier · Nita Talbot

Synopsis Here We Go Again (TV Series) (1973) follows the hilarious predicaments that arise when a newlywed couple settles into a house situated near the residences of their ex-partners. The series explores the comedic challenges and awkward situations that the couple...

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Pearl (TV Series)

1996 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Don Reo · Don Scardino · Gil Junger · James Burrows

Cast Rhea Perlman · Carol Kane · Kevin Corrigan · Dash Mihok

Synopsis Pearl (TV Series) (1996) follows the journey of Pearl Caraldo, portrayed by Rhea Perlman, a seasoned widow from humble beginnings. Upon recognizing the many experiences she has missed out on, she makes the bold decision to enroll in college, much...

Not rated

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Laverne & Shirley (TV Series)

1976 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Garry Marshall · Lowell Ganz · Mark Rothman · Tom Trbovich

Cast Penny Marshall · Cindy Williams · David L. Lander · Michael McKean

Synopsis Laverne & Shirley (TV Series) (1976) follows the comedic escapades of two inseparable best friends and roommates, Laverne De Fazio and Shirley Feeney. Set initially in late 1950s Milwaukee and later transitioning to early 1960s Los Angeles, the series chronicles...

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Thea (TV Series)

1993 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Bernie Kukoff · Jay Sandrich · Chuck Vinson · John Bowab

Cast Thea Vidale · Adam Jeffries · Jason Weaver · Brandy Norwood

Synopsis Thea (TV Series) (1993) follows the life of a resilient and no-nonsense widow who is dedicated to raising her four children. Despite the challenges she faces, she perseveres through a series of low-paying jobs to provide for her family.

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