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Mork and Mindy (TV Series)Mork and Mindy (TV Series) (1978-1982)
Feat. Robin Williams, Pam Dawber
The wacky TV show that proved a breakthrough vehicle for Robin Williams, playing the cutesome, unpredictable Mork, an alien from the planet…
Pennies From Heaven (Mini Series)Pennies From Heaven (Mini Series) (1978) Aro Favourite
Dir. Piers Haggard
Feat. Bob Hoskins, Cheryl Campbell, Gemma Craven
The original television version of Dennis Potter's acclaimed and much–remembered musical drama, set around philandering sheet–music…
Quatermass (TV Mini Series)Quatermass (TV Mini Series) (1978) Recommended
Dir. Piers Haggard
Feat. John Mills, Simon MacCorkindale
Sir John Mills gives a great late performances as the legendary 1950s hero Professor Quatermass in this TV mini–series conclusion to Nigel…
Rescue from Gilligan's IslandRescue from Gilligan's Island (1978)
Feat. Bob Denver, Alan Jr. Hale, Jim Backus
14 years after the SS Minnow first ran ashore on Gilligan's Island, the cast finally make it back to Florida. The original cast (minus Tina…
Return to Fantasy Island (1978)
Dir. George McCowan
Feat. Ricardo Montalban, Herve Villechaize, Adrienne Barbeau
Mysterious millionaire ‘Mr Roarke’ and his sidekick Tattoo play host (and God, or devil?) to various guests, who pay a fortune have their…
Rumpole of the Bailey (TV Series)Rumpole of the Bailey (TV Series) (1978-1992) Recommended
Dir. Herbert Wise
Feat. Leo McKern, Peter Bowles, Patricia Hodge
The much–loved series in which Leo McKern portrayed the rumpled lawyer – created by playwright Sir John Mortimer – who attacks his…
Sandbaggers, The (TV Series)Sandbaggers, The (TV Series) (1978) Recommended
Feat. Roy Marsden, Alan MacNaughtan
The Sandbaggers is a nickname for the Special Section of the British SIS – a team of special agents deployed undercover in hostile situations…
Six Plays by Alan BennettSix Plays by Alan Bennett (1978-1979)
Dir. Stephen Frears, Lindsay Anderson, Giles Foster
Feat. Thora Hird, Prunella Scales, Patricia Routledge
Six classic plays by Oscar nominated playwright Alan Bennett, produced by Stephen Frears, who also directs four of the six. ME! I'M AFRAID OF…
Star Wars Holiday Special, TheStar Wars Holiday Special, The (1978)
Dir. Steve Binder
Feat. Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford
A TV christmas special set in the Star Wars universe that was the first Star Wars spin–off film, set between the events of the original film…
Taxi (TV Series)Taxi (TV Series) (1978-1983) Recommended
Feat. Judd Hirsch, Danny De Vito, Tony Danza
Another sitcom staple of the 1970s from the creators of The Mary Tyler Moore Show, set in the refreshingly blue–collar world of a New York cab…

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