Screenplay: Gail Parent

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


The Carol Burnett Show (TV Series)

1967 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Dave Powers · Clark Jones

Cast Carol Burnett · Vicki Lawrence · Harvey Korman · Lyle Waggoner

Synopsis The Carol Burnett Show (TV Series) (1967) aired from 1967 to 1978, spanning 11 seasons and 278 episodes. This iconic television series showcased the comedic talents of Carol Burnett and her ensemble cast, featuring a variety of hilarious skits and...

6.5

37 votes

6.5

37 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

Direction Irvin Kershner

Cast Tony Kienitz · Cindy Morgan · Stanley Brock · Gary Allen

Synopsis Hell Toupee (Amazing Stories) (TV) (1986) follows the story of defense attorney Harry Ballentine, who finds himself in a peculiar and unsettling situation. His client, Murray Bernstein, is an unassuming accountant who, after purchasing an unusual toupee, inexplicably feels driven...

5.2

367 votes

5.2

367 votes

The Main Event

1979 · Movie · 112 min. · United States

Direction Howard Zieff

Cast Ryan O'Neal · Barbra Streisand · Paul Sand · Whitman Mayo

Synopsis The Main Event (1979) follows the story of Hillary Kramer, a prosperous perfume mogul who discovers that her accountant has embezzled her fortune and fled to South America. In a desperate attempt to recover her losses, she delves into her...

4.7

316 votes

4.7

316 votes

Guilt Trip (Amazing Stories) (TV)

1985 · Movie · 25 min. · United States

Direction Burt Reynolds

Cast Dom DeLuise · Loni Anderson · Charles Durning · Carol Arthur

Synopsis Guilt Trip (Amazing Stories) (TV) (1985) follows the journey of the embodiment of Guilt, who, after being overwhelmed and fatigued from his constant presence in human lives, embarks on a transformative cruise. During this voyage, he encounters and develops romantic...

4.6

307 votes

4.6

307 votes

Cadet Kelly (TV)

2002 · Movie · 101 min. · United States

Direction Larry Shaw

Cast Hilary Duff · Christy Carlson Romano · Gary Cole · Shawn Ashmore

Synopsis Cadet Kelly (TV) (2002) follows the journey of Kelly Collins, a creative and spirited 14-year-old from Manhattan, whose world is flipped when she is sent to the disciplined environment of George Washington Military School in upstate New York. This abrupt...

3.8

1K votes

3.8

1K votes

Direction Sara Sugarman

Cast Lindsay Lohan · Alison Pill · Adam Garcia · Glenne Headly

Synopsis Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (2004) follows the journey of a vibrant and attention-seeking teenager whose world is upended when her family relocates from the bustling city to the quieter suburbs. This heartfelt coming-of-age story, adapted from the popular...

3.5

2K votes

3.5

2K votes

Finder of Lost Loves (TV Series)

1984 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Don Chaffey · Bruce Bilson · Philip Leacock · Allen Reisner

Cast Anthony Franciosa · Deborah Adair · Anne Jeffreys · Richard Kantor

Synopsis Finder of Lost Loves (TV Series) (1984) is a television series that aired from 1984 to 1985, consisting of 23 episodes. The show follows Cary Maxwell, a skilled private investigator and the proprietor of Maxwell Unlimited. This unique agency is...

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Platypus Man (TV Series)

1995 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Barry Fanaro · Mort Nathan · Gary Brown · Andy Cadiff

Cast Richard Jeni · Ron Orbach · Denise Miller · David Dundara

Synopsis Platypus Man (TV Series) (1995) is a comedic series that spans 13 episodes, focusing on the life of a charismatic cookery show host. The protagonist often draws parallels between his personal struggles, particularly his unsuccessful romantic endeavors, and the challenges...

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Tracey Takes On (TV Series)

1996 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Tracey Ullman · Allan McKeown · Thomas Schlamme · Don Scardino

Cast Tracey Ullman · Seymour Cassel · Neil Duncan · Adele Givens

Synopsis Tracey Takes On (TV Series) (1996) is a comedic television program that aired from 1996 to 1999, spanning four seasons and fifty episodes. In each installment, Tracey Ullman tackles a unique subject, portraying various characters who offer their distinctive perspectives...

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Direction Sidney J. Furie

Cast Jeannie Berlin · Roy Scheider · Rebecca Dianna Smith · Janet Brandt

Synopsis Sheila Levine Is Dead and Living in New York (1975) follows the journey of Sheila Levine, a Jewish-American woman from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, who moves to the Big Apple with her parents. She shares an apartment with a vibrant roommate who...

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