List of MGM Television shows
MGM Television is an American television production/distribution company that was formed in 1955 by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer under Loews, Inc. Today, MGM Television is a division of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Inc., an MGM company.
List
This is a list of the MGM television shows. The first half is owned by Warner Bros. Television through Turner Entertainment Co. and the second is owned by MGM.
Note: (*) Denotes public domain.
Pre-May 1986 shows
MGM Television
- MGM Parade (1955–1956)
- The Thin Man (1957–1959)* (Based on the 1934 film and its sequels by MGM)
- Northwest Passage (1958–1959)*
- National Velvet (1960)
- The Best of the Post (1960)
- The Islanders (1960–1961)
- The Asphalt Jungle (1961)
- Cain's Hundred (1961–1962)
- Dr. Kildare (1961–1966) (Based on the 1937 movie Internes Can't Take Money and its sequels by MGM)
- Father of the Bride (1961–1962) (Based on the 1950 film and its sequel by MGM)
- Sam Benedict (1962–1963)
- The Eleventh Hour (1962–1964)
- The Lieutenant (1963–1964)
- Harry's Girls (1963)
- The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters (1963–1964)
- Mr. Novak (1963–1965)
- Flipper (1964–1967)
- Made in America (1964)
- Many Happy Returns (1964–1965)
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964–1968)
- A Man Called Shenandoah (1965–1966)
- Please Don't Eat the Daisies (1965–1967) (Based on the 1960 movie of the same name by MGM)
- Tom and Jerry (1965–1972)
- How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966, television special) (in association with Cat in the Hat Productions)
- Daktari (1966–1969)
- Preview Tonight (1966) (episode "Seven Good Years and Seven Lean")
- The Rounders (1966–1967)
- The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. (1966–1967)
- Jericho (1966–1967)
- The Forsyte Saga (1967) (mini)
- Off to See the Wizard (1967–1968) (Based on The Wizard of Oz)
- Hondo (1967) (Based on the 1953 film by Warner Bros.)
- Maya (1967–1968) (Based on the 1966 film by MGM)
- Then Came Bronson (1969–1970)
- The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1969–1972) (Based on the 1960 film by MGM)
- Medical Center (1969–1976)
- Horton Hears a Who! (1970, television special) (in association with Cat in the Hat Productions)
- Young Dr. Kildare (1972)
- Assignment Vienna (1972)
- Hello Mother, Goodbye! (1973 pilot for NBC starring Bette Davis)
- Adam's Rib (1973) (Based on the 1949 film by MGM)
- Hawkins (1973–1974)
- The New Tom and Jerry Show (1975–1977) (in association with Hanna-Barbera Productions)
- Bronk (1975–1976)
- The Practice (1976–1977)
- The Montefuscos (1976)
- Jigsaw John (1976)
- Executive Suite (1976–1977)
- How the West Was Won (1977, 1978, 1979) (mini)
- CHiPs (1977–1983)
- Logan's Run (1977–1978) (Based on the 1976 film by MGM)
- Lucan (1977–1978)
- The French Atlantic Affair (1979) (mini)
- The Tom and Jerry Comedy Show (1980–1982) (co-production with Filmation Associates)
- The Tom and Jerry Hour (1981–1984) (in association with Filmation)
- McClain's Law (1981–1982)
- Chicago Story (1982)
- Meatballs and Spaghetti (1982) (produced by Intermedia Entertainment and Marvel Productions)
- Pandamonium (1982) (produced by InterMedia Entertainment Company and Marvel Productions)
- Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1982-1983) (Based on the 1954 film by MGM)
- Thicke of the Night (1983)
- We Got It Made (1983–1984)
Note: Flipper, produced during the period of 1964–1967, was later acquired by The Samuel Goldwyn Company, and is currently owned and distributed by the successor company, MGM Television, which originally produced the series.
United Artists Television
Note: The Pink Panther Show, produced during the period of 1969–1970 , was currently owned and distributed by the successor company, MGM Television, which originally produced the series.
MGM/UA Television
- Gilligan's Planet (1982–1983) (in association with Filmation Associates)
- Pandamonium (1982) (in association with Intermedia Entertainment Company and Marvel Productions)
- Mighty Orbots (1984–1985) (in association with Intermedia Entertainment and TMS Entertainment)
- Lady Blue (1985)
Post-April 1986 shows
MGM Television
Title | Years | Network | Notes |
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Fame | 1982–1987, 2003 | NBC/Syndication | based on the 1980 film by MGM |
Kids Incorporated | 1984–1994 | ||
Hunter | 1984–1991 | NBC | produced by Stephen J. Cannell Productions; MGM handles international distribution rights to the series outside the US through NBCUniversal Television Distribution, domestic distribution rights in the US are handle by Sony Pictures Television. |
The New Twilight Zone | 1985–1989 | CBS/Syndication | a revival of the 1959 TV series by Cayuga Productions and CBS Productions; MGM/UA Television distributed the third season now owned by CBS and syndicated by CBS Television Distribution |
Sea Hunt | 1987–1988 | Syndication | A revival of the 1958 TV series by Ziv Television Programs |
thirtysomething | 1987–1991 | ABC | co-production with Bedford Falls Productions |
RoboCop: The Animated Series | 1988 | Syndication | co-production with Marvel Productions based on the 1987 film by Orion Pictures |
In the Heat of the Night | 1988–1994 | NBC/CBS | based on the 1967 film by United Artists |
Knightwatch | 1988–1989 | ABC | |
The Young Riders | 1989–1992 | ABC | |
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures | 1990-1991 | CBS/Fox Kids | co-production with Nelson Entertainment, Hanna-Barbera Productions (season 1) and DIC Entertainment (season 2) based on the 1989 film by Orion Pictures |
Dark Shadows | 1991 | NBC | a revival of the 1966 TV series |
Mother Goose and Grimm | 1992 | CBS | co-production with Tribune Media Services and Film Roman |
James Bond Jr. | 1991–1994 | Syndication | co-production with Danjaq and Murakami-Wolf-Swenson Distributed by Claster Television and ad sales handled by Camelot Entertainment Sales Danjaq and UA owns the copyrights to series |
Nightmare Café | 1992 | NBC | |
The Pink Panther | 1993 | Syndication | co-production with MGM Animation and Marvel Productions |
The Outer Limits | 1995-2002 | Showtime/Sci Fi | a revival of the 1963 TV series by United Artists Television |
LAPD: Life on the Beat | 1995–1999 | Syndication | co-produced by QRZ Media, Inc. |
Poltergeist: The Legacy | 1996–1999 | Showtime/Sci Fi | |
All Dogs Go to Heaven: The Series | 1996-1999 | Syndication | co-production with MGM Animation Distributed by Claster Television based on the 1989 film All Dogs Go To Heaven |
Dead Man's Gun | 1997–1999 | Showtime | |
Stargate SG-1 | 1997–2007 | Showtime/Sci Fi | based on the 1994 film Stargate by MGM and Carolco |
Fame L.A. | 1997–1998 | Syndication | |
The Magnificent Seven | 1998–2000 | CBS | based on the 1960 film by United Artists |
RoboCop: Alpha Commando | 1998–1999 | Syndication | co-production with MGM Animation Distributed by Summit Media Group based on the 1987 film RoboCop by Orion Pictures |
The Lionhearts | 1998–2000 | Syndication | co-production with MGM Animation Distributed by Claster Television based on "Leo" the Lion |
Jeremiah | 2002–2004 | Showtime | co-production with Lionsgate Television |
She Spies | 2002–2004 | NBC/Syndication | |
Stargate Infinity | 2002–2003 | Fox Box | co-production with DIC Entertainment |
Chappelle's Show | 2003–2006 | Comedy Central | started television distribution in 2007 |
Dead Like Me | 2003–2005 | Showtime | |
Animal Atlas | 2004–present | Syndication | co-produced by Longneedle Entertainment; co-distributed by Debmar-Mercury until 2009 |
Stargate Atlantis | 2004–2009 | Sci Fi | |
The L Word | 2004–2009 | Showtime | MGM only handles international distribution of the series. |
Barbershop: The Series | 2005 | Showtime | based on the 2002 film Barbershop |
Safari Tracks | 2005–2006 | Syndication | co-produced by Longneedle Entertainment; co-distributed by Debmar-Mercury until 2009 |
American Gladiators | 2008 | NBC | original series was listed under Samuel Goldwyn Television, the revival is an MGM Television production |
Spaceballs: The Animated Series | 2008 | G4 | based on the 1987 film by MGM |
First Business | 2008–2014 | Syndication | distribution-only as part of This TV programming deal with program producer Weigel Broadcasting |
Stargate Universe | 2009–2011 | Syfy | |
Pink Panther and Pals | 2010 | Cartoon Network | co-production with Rubicon Studios |
Cash Cab | 2011-2015 | Discovery Channel | syndicated repeats of Discovery Channel series[1] |
Teen Wolf | 2011–present | MTV | co-produced by Lost Marbles Productions based on the 1985 movie of the same name, its sequel, and the TV series by Atlantic Releasing Corporation |
Vikings | 2013–present | History | |
Right This Minute | 2013–present | Syndication | co-produced by a consortium of station groups led by KTVU, San Francisco MGM stop distributing Right This Minute in 2016; Disney–ABC Home Entertainment and Television Distribution assumed distribution afterward |
Paternity Court | 2013–present | Syndication | produced by Orion Television[2] |
Fargo | 2014-present | FX | based on the 1996 film[3] |
500 Questions | 2016–present | ABC | produced by United Artists Media Group in 2015. Co-produced by Warner Horizon Television |
The Voice | 2016–present | NBC | produced by United Artists Media Group from 2014 to 2015. Co-produced by Warner Horizon Television |
Shark Tank | 2016–present | ABC | produced by United Artists Media Group from 2014 to 2015. Co-produced by Sony Pictures Television |
Beyond the Tank | 2016–present | ABC | produced by United Artists Media Group in 2015. Co-produced by Sony Pictures Television |
Coupled | 2016 | Fox | co-production with Grandma's House Entertainment |
MGM/UA Television
- I Want to Live! (1983, TV movie) (Remake of the 1958 film by United Artists)
- Paper Dolls (1984) (United Artists Television)
- Pink Panther and Sons (1984–1986, Hanna-Barbera Productions,[4] Mirisch-Geoffrey-DePatie-Freleng Enterprises and United Artists Television)
- Hello Kitty's Furry Tale Theater (1987–1988) (co-produced by DIC Entertainment)
- Baby Boom (1988) (Based on the 1987 film by United Artists)
NBC Studios
Note: MGM Worldwide Television Distribution handles the international distribution of shows copyrighted by NBC Studios, with the exception of the pre-1996 shows and post-2004 shows were retained by NBC Enterprises International Distribution and later NBCUniversal Television Distribution, also, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and In The House was owned by NBCUniversal and distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Television since 1994 and Saved by the Bell and its spin-off series is distributed internationally by CBS Studios International since 1999.
Title | Original run | Network | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Kissyfur | 1986–1990 | NBC | co-production with DIC Entertainment and Saban International (season 2) |
Profiler | 1996–2000 | NBC | co-production with Three Putt Entertainment (1998-2000) and The Sander/Moses Group |
The Pretender | 1996–2000 | NBC | co-production with Mitchell/Van Sickle Productions and MTM Enterprises (Season 1); 20th Century Fox Television (Season 2-4) distributed by 20th Television in the US |
Union Square | 1997–1998 | NBC | co-production with Barron/Pennette Productions and Three Sisters Entertainment |
Conrad Bloom | 1998 | NBC | co-production with Pennette Productions and Three Sisters Entertainment |
Will & Grace | 1998–2006 | NBC | co-production with KoMut Enteratinment and Three Sisters Entertainment distributed by Warner Bros. Television in the US |
Passions | 1999–2008 | NBC/The 101 Network | |
The Mike O'Malley Show | 1999 | NBC | |
Providence | 1999–2002 | NBC | co-production with John Masius Productions |
World's Most Amazing Videos | 1999–2000; 2006–2008 | NBC/Spike TV | co-production with Nash Entertainment and MTV Networks International (2006-2008) Nash Entertainment's half of series production was now co-distributed internationally by Alfred Haber Distribution and the NBC's half ownership of the series is now owned by NBCUniversal Television Distribution |
The Others | 2000 | NBC | co-production with Delusional Films and DreamWorks Television |
M.Y.O.B. | 2000 | NBC | co-production with Charade Productions |
DAG | 2000–2001 | NBC | co-production with Gordon & Conn Productions and Double Wide Productions |
All About Us | 2001 | NBC | co-production with Peter Engel Productions |
Emeril | 2001 | NBC | |
The Fighting Fitzgeralds | 2001 | NBC | co-production with Artists Television Group, Irish Twins Productions and Mauretania Productions |
Three Sisters | 2001–2002 | NBC | co-production with Blackie and Blondie Productions |
Crossing Jordan | 2001–2007 | NBC | co-production with Tailwind Productions and Kaledo Dritte Productions Distributed from Seasons 1-3, NBCUniversal Television Distribution took the International distribution from season 4 onwards |
Leap of Faith | 2002 | NBC | co-production with Perkins Street Productions |
Boomtown | 2002–2003 | NBC | co-production with Nemo Films and DreamWorks Television |
Watching Ellie | 2002–2003 | NBC | co-production with Hammond's Reef |
Hidden Hills | 2002–2003 | NBC | co-production with Primarily Entertainment and Rude Mood Productions |
American Dreams | 2002–2005 | NBC | co-production with Dick Clark Productions and Universal Television |
Coupling | 2003 | NBC | co-production with Reveille Productions, Hartswood Films and BBC Worldwide Americas |
Kingpin | 2003 | NBC | co-production with Knee Deep Productions and Spelling Television International distribution currently owned by CBS Studios International |
Whoopi | 2003–2004 | NBC | co-production with One Ho Productions and Carsey-Werner-Mandabach Productions |
The Tracy Morgan Show | 2003–2004 | NBC | co-production with Broadway Video and Carsey-Werner-Manadbach Productions |
Happy Family | 2003–2004 | NBC | co-production with Guarascio/Port Productions |
Las Vegas | 2003–2008 | NBC | co-production with DreamWorks Television |
Television specials
United Artists Television
- The Incredible World of James Bond (television special, 1965)
- Welcome to Japan, Mr. Bond (1967, television special)
- The Pink Panther in: A Pink Christmas (1978, television special)
- James Bond: The First 25 Years (1983, television special)
See also
References
- ↑ Mediaweek: "Cash Cab Heads to Off-Net Syndication", October 26, 2009.
- ↑ "Exclusive: MGM to Launch 'Paternity Court' This Fall - 2012-12-12 22:52:29 | Broadcasting & Cable". Broadcastingcable.com. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
- ↑ "FX Sets Premiere Date For 'Fargo,'" from Variety, 1/14/2014
- ↑ "Saturday morning switching at NBC". Broadcasting: 72. 1984-04-16.