Screenplay: Norman Steinberg

Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Norman Steinberg. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.


My Favorite Year

1982 · Movie · 92 min. · United States

Direction Richard Benjamin

Cast Peter O'Toole · Mark Linn-Baker · Jessica Harper · Joseph Bologna

Synopsis My Favorite Year (1982) follows the story of Benjy Stone, a young and enthusiastic junior writer for a highly-rated variety/comedy show set in the mid-1950s. During this era, television was a burgeoning medium with rules still being defined. The show's...

6.3

414 votes

6.3

414 votes

Blazing Saddles

1974 · Movie · 93 min. · United States

Direction Mel Brooks

Cast Gene Wilder · Cleavon Little · Slim Pickens · Madeline Kahn

Synopsis Blazing Saddles (1974) follows the tale of a cunning political leader who, in an attempt to sabotage a frontier settlement, assigns an African American lawman to the position of sheriff. However, the newly appointed sheriff turns out to be a...

6.0

4K votes

6.0

4K votes

Johnny Dangerously

1984 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction Amy Heckerling

Cast Michael Keaton · Danny DeVito · Griffin Dunne · Joe Piscopo

Synopsis Johnny Dangerously (1984) is a comedic crime film set in the 1930s, following the journey of a kind-hearted individual who is compelled to embrace a life of illegal activities. This decision is driven by the need to cover the escalating...

5.3

369 votes

5.3

369 votes

Direction Rob Minkoff · Mark Koetsier · Chris Bailey

Synopsis Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank (2022) follows the journey of Hank, a charming canine with big aspirations of becoming a samurai. This lively animated comedy, suitable for the whole family, is inspired by Mel Brooks' iconic film, 'Blazing...

5.2

269 votes

5.2

269 votes

Yes, Giorgio

1982 · Movie · 110 min. · United States

Direction Franklin J. Schaffner

Cast Luciano Pavarotti · Kathryn Harrold · Eddie Albert · Paolo Baroni

Synopsis Yes, Giorgio (1982) follows the story of a renowned opera singer, Giorgio Fini, who encounters a sudden and devastating loss of his voice during a tour in the United States. In a desperate attempt to regain his vocal prowess, he...

5.0

36 votes

5.0

36 votes

Wise Guys

1986 · Movie · 100 min. · United States

Direction Brian De Palma

Cast Danny DeVito · Joe Piscopo · Harvey Keitel · Ray Sharkey

Synopsis Wise Guys (1986) follows the escapades of two low-level criminals who serve as bumbling henchmen to a merciless mob boss. Tired of being assigned trivial tasks like handling the boss's laundry, they decide to take matters into their own hands....

4.6

303 votes

4.6

303 votes

Funny About Love

1990 · Movie · 101 min. · United States

Direction Leonard Nimoy

Cast Gene Wilder · Christine Lahti · Mary Stuart Masterson · Robert Prosky

Synopsis Funny About Love (1990) follows the journey of Duffy Bergman, a talented cartoonist from New York, who finds his perfect match in Meg Lloyd, a skilled gourmet chef. Their love story begins beautifully, leading to marriage, but they soon face...

4.0

269 votes

4.0

269 votes

Direction Norman Steinberg · David Frankel · Dolores Ferraro · Sam Weisman

Cast Ellen Burstyn · Megan Mullally · Elaine Stritch · Barry Sobel

Synopsis The Ellen Burstyn Show (TV Series) (1986) follows the life of Ellen Brewer, a renowned author residing in Baltimore with her adult daughter Molly Ross and Molly's young son Nick. The household is further enlivened by the presence of Ellen's...

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Direction Norman Steinberg · Richard Christian Matheson · Brian Trenchard-Smith · Mark Haber

Cast Jonathan Chase · Ana Alexander · Jeremy Kent Jackson · Asante Jones

Synopsis Chemistry (TV Series) (2011) delves into the passionate and tumultuous relationship between a dedicated attorney and a brave police officer. Their journey begins when the officer heroically rescues the attorney from a life-threatening car accident, sparking an intense connection that...

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Direction Norman Steinberg · John Whitesell · Robert Berlinger · David Frankel

Cast Matt Frewer · Julius Carry · Beau Gravitte · Maureen Mueller

Synopsis Doctor Doctor (TV Series) (1989) follows the journey of four medical professionals who, after finishing their rigorous training at Harvard Medical School and completing their residencies, decide to join forces and establish their own medical practice. The series is set...

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Direction Jonathan Katz · Wil Shriner · Lee Shallat Chemel · Philip Charles MacKenzie

Cast Bob Saget · Kat Dennings · Brie Larson · Jerry Adler

Synopsis Raising Dad (TV Series) (2001) follows the comedic journey of a recently widowed father who finds himself in a whirlwind of challenges as he attempts to balance his career and personal life. With two daughters to raise, he navigates the...

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