List of MGM Television programs

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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.

MGM Television[]

Pre-1985 shows[]

This is a list of the MGM television shows. Most of the first half is owned by WarnerMedia/AT&T's Warner Bros. Television through Turner Entertainment Co. and the second is owned by MGM itself.

Note: (*) Denotes public domain.

  • MGM Parade (1955–1956)
  • The Thin Man (1957–1959)* (Based on the 1934 film and its sequels by MGM) (co-production with Clarington Productions)
  • Northwest Passage (1958–1959)*
  • National Velvet (1960–1962) (co-production with Velvet Productions)
  • The Best of the Post (1960)
  • The Islanders (1960–1961)
  • The Asphalt Jungle (1961)
  • Cain's Hundred (1961–1962) (co-production with Vandas Productions)
  • Dr. Kildare (1961–1966) (Based on the 1937 movie Internes Can't Take Money and its sequels by MGM) (co-production with Arena Productions)
  • 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) (co-production with Arena Productions)
  • The Lieutenant (1963–1964) (co-production with Arena Productions)
  • Harry's Girls (1963)
  • The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters (1963–1964)
  • Mr. Novak (1963–1965)
  • Flipper (1964–1967) (co-production with Ivan Tors Films)
  • (1964)
  • Many Happy Returns (1964–1965) (co-production with Lindabob Productions)
  • The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964–1968) (co-production with Arena Productions)
  • A Man Called Shenandoah (1965–1966) (co-production with Bronze Enterprises)
  • Please Don't Eat the Daisies (1965–1967) (Based on the 1960 movie of the same name by MGM)
  • Tom and Jerry (1965–1972)
  • Daktari (1966–1969) (co-production with Ivan Tors Films)
  • (1966) (episode "Seven Good Years and Seven Lean")
  • The Rounders (1966–1967)
  • The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. (1966–1967) (co-production with Arena Productions)
  • Jericho (1966–1967) (co-production with Arena Productions)
  • 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.) (co-production with Batjac Productions and Fenady Associates, Inc.)
  • Maya (1967–1968) (Based on the 1966 film by MGM) (co-production with King Bros. Productions)
  • Then Came Bronson (1969–1970)
  • The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1969–1972) (Based on the 1960 film by MGM)
  • Medical Center (1969–1976) (co-production with Alfra 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) (co-production with Arena Productions)
  • The Tom and Jerry Show (1975) (in association with Hanna-Barbera Productions)
  • Bronk (1975–1976) (co-production with Carnan-Becker Productions)
  • The Practice (1976–1977) (co-production with Danny Thomas Productions)
  • The Montefuscos (1975) (co-production with Persky-Denoff Enterprises)
  • Jigsaw John (1976)
  • Executive Suite (1976–1977)
  • How the West Was Won (1977, 1978, 1979) (mini)
  • CHiPs (1977–1983) (co-production with Rosner Television)
  • Logan's Run (1977–1978) (Based on the 1976 film by MGM) (co-production with Goff-Roberts-Steiner Productions)
  • Lucan (1977–1978)
  • The French Atlantic Affair (1979) (mini)
  • Beyond Westworld (1980) (co-production with Lou Shaw Productions)
  • The Tom and Jerry Comedy Show (1980–1982) (co-production with Filmation Associates)
  • The Tom and Jerry Hour (1981–1984) (in association with Filmation Associates)
  • McClain's Law (1981–1982) (co-production with Eric Bercovici Productions)
  • Chicago Story (1982) (co-production with Eric Bercovici Productions)
  • Meatballs & Spaghetti (1982) (produced by InterMedia Entertainment Company and Marvel Productions)
  • Pandamonium (1982) (produced by Marvel Productions and InterMedia Entertainment Company)
  • Gilligan's Planet (1982–1983) (in association with Filmation Associates)
  • Gavilan (1982–1983) (co-production with Mandy Films)
  • Thicke of the Night (1983)
  • The Yearing (1983–1985) (Based on the 1946 film by MGM) (produced by MK Company)
  • Empire (1984)
  • Jessie (1984) (co-production with Lindsay Wagner-David Gerber Productions)
  • Mighty Orbots (1984–1985) (in association with Intermedia Entertainment and TMS Entertainment)

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.

Post-1984 shows[]

Title Years Network Notes
Fame 1982–1987
2003
NBC
Syndication
based on the 1980 film by Metro Goldwyn Mayer
co-production with Eilenna Productions
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers 1982–1983 CBS Based on the 1954 film by Metro Goldwyn Mayer
co-production with David Gerber Productions
We Got It Made 1983–1984
1987–1988
NBC/Syndication co-production with InterMedia Entertainment Company and The Farr Organization Inc. Later episodes co-production with Twenty Paws Productions and The Fred Silverman Company
Cutter to Houston 1983 CBS co-production with Cypress Point Productions
George Washington 1984 Miniseries; co-production with David Gerber Productions
Paper Dolls ABC co-production with Mandy Films
Pink Panther and Sons 1984–1985 NBC co-production with Hanna-Barbera Productions,[1] and Mirisch-GeoffreyDePatie-Freleng
Kids Incorporated 1984–1994 Syndication/Disney Channel co-production with Lynch/Biller Productions (1984–1989), Hal Roach Studios (1985–1987), Lynch Entertainment (1991–1994) K-Tel Entertainment (1984), Qintex Entertainment (1988–1989) and RHI Entertainment (1991–1994)
Lady Blue 1985–1986 ABC co-production with David Gerber Productions
The 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 Media Ventures
Jack and Mike 1986–1987 ABC co-produced by David Gerber Productions
Karen's Song 1987 Fox
Hello Kitty's Furry Tale Theater 1987–1988 CBS co-production with DIC Entertainment
Sea Hunt Syndication A revival of the 1958 TV series by Ziv Television Programs
thirtysomething 1987–1991 ABC co-production with The Bedford Falls Company
Baby Boom 1988–1989 NBC Based on the 1987 film by United Artists
In the Heat of the Night 1988–1994 NBC/CBS Based on the 1967 film by United Artists
co-production with The Fred Silverman Company, Jadda Productions and Juanita Bartlett Productions
Group One Medical 1988–1989 Syndication
Knightwatch ABC co-production with Astor III Productions
Straight to the Heart 1989 Syndication
Dream Street NBC co-production with The Bedford Falls Company
The Young Riders 1989–1992 ABC co-production with Ogiens/Kane Company
Against the Law 1990–1991 Fox co-production with Sarabande Productions and Daniel H. Blatt Productions
Dark Shadows 1991 NBC a revival of the 1966 TV series
James Bond Jr. 1991–1994 Syndication co-production with United Artists, Mac B, Danjaq and Murakami-Wolf-Swenson
Distributed by Claster Television and ad sales handled by Camelot Entertainment Sales
Mother Goose and Grimm 1992 CBS co-production with Tribune Media Services and Film Roman
Grapevine co-production with Corkscrew Productions and CBS Entertainment Productions
Nightmare Cafe NBC co-production with Wes Craven Films
The Pink Panther 1993 Syndication co-production with MGM Animation, United Artists and Mirisch-GeoffreyDePatie-Freleng
Distributed by Claster Television and ad sales handled by Camelot Entertainment Sales
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
Poltergeist: The Legacy 1996–1999 Showtime/Sci Fi co-production with Pacific Motion Pictures and Trilogy Entertainment Group
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 co-production with Double Secret Productions (entire run), Gekko Film Corp. (seasons 1–8) and Sony Pictures Television (season 9)
Based on the 1994 film Stargate by MGM and Carolco
Fame L.A. 1997–1998 Syndication co-production with Trilogy Entertainment Group
The Magnificent Seven 1998–2000 CBS co-production with Trilogy Entertainment Group and The Mirisch Corporation
Based on the 1960 film by United Artists
RoboCop: Alpha Commando 1998–1999 Syndication co-production with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Animation
Distributed by The Summit Media Group
Based on the 1987 film RoboCop by Orion Pictures
The Lionhearts 1998–2000 co-production with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Animation
Distributed by Claster Television
Based on "Leo" the Lion
National Enquirer TV 1999–2001 co-production with Bogorad/Wyler Productions
Sex Wars 2000–2001 distribution only; produced by Lighthearted Entertainment
Leap Years 2001–2002 Showtime co-production with Temple Street Productions
Jeremiah 2002–2004 co-production with Lionsgate Television, Showtime Networks, Platinum Studios, Jeremiah Productions, Inc. and J. Michael Straczynski Productions
She Spies 2002–2004 NBC/Syndication co-produced by Reno and Osborn Productions (episodes 1 and 2) and Gregory J. Bonann Tower 18 Productions (season 2)
Stargate Infinity 2002–2003 Fox
Disney Channel France
M6
co-production with Les Studios Tex S.A.R.L. and DIC Entertainment
Chappelle's Show 2003–2006 Comedy Central started television distribution in 2007
Dead Like Me 2003–2005 Showtime co-production with John Masius Productions
Animal Atlas 2004–2015 Syndication co-produced by Longneedle Entertainment; distributed by Debmar-Mercury until 2009
Stargate Atlantis 2004–2009 Sci Fi co-production with Acme Shark and Sony Pictures Television (season 2)
The L Word 2004–2009 Showtime MGM only handles international distribution of the series
co-production with Anonymous Content, Dufferin Gate Productions, Coast Mountain Films, Posse and Showtime Networks
Barbershop: The Series 2005 co-production with State Street Pictures, International Famous Players Radio Pictures Corporation and Cube Vision
based on the 2002 film Barbershop
Safari Tracks 2005–2006 Syndication co-produced by Longneedle Entertainment; co-distributed by Debmar-Mercury until 2009
Dante's Cove 2005–2007 Here TV distribution only
Sports Action Team 2006–2007 NBC O&Os/HDNet/Syndication produced by Towers Productions, Inc., NBC 5 Chicago and NBC Television Stations Division (2006); NBC Local Media (2007)
distribution only for season 2
American Gladiators 2008 NBC original series was produced and distributed by Samuel Goldwyn Television, the revival is an MGM Television production
Spaceballs: The Animated Series 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
Shark Tank 2009–present ABC co-production with Sony Pictures Television Studios
Based on the SPT-owned format Dragon's Den.
MGM produced only from season 7 onwards; seasons 1–6 co-produced by UAMG Content
Stargate Universe 2009–2011 Syfy co-production with Acme Shark
Pink Panther and Pals 2010 Cartoon Network co-production with Rubicon Studios
Cash Cab 2011–2015 Discovery Channel syndicated repeats of Discovery Channel series[2]
Teen Wolf 2011–2017 MTV co-production with MTV Production Development, First Cause, Inc., Adelstein Productions, Siesta Productions, Lost Marbles Television and DiGa Vision
Based on the 1985 movie of the same name, its sequel, and the TV series by Atlantic Releasing Corporation
Vikings 2013–2020 History (Canada)
Right This Minute 2013–present Syndication co-produced by a consortium of station groups led by KTVU, San Francisco
distribution of Right This Minute transferred to Disney Media Distribution in 2016
CeeLo Green's The Good Life 2014 TBS distribution only; Produced by Emerald TV Productions and Rogue Atlas Productions
Fargo 2014–present FX co-production with FXP, 26 Keys Productions, The Littlefield Company, Nomadic Pictures (2014–2017) and Mike Zoss Productions (2014–2015)
Based on the 1996 film by Polygram Filmed Entertainment[3]
Lucha Underground 2014–2018 El Rey Network MGM produced only from season 2 onwards
Beyond the Tank 2015–2016 ABC co-production with Sony Pictures Television
Survivor 2015–present CBS co-production with Castaway Television Productions, LLC and Survivor Productions, LLC
Distributed by CBS Media Ventures
MGM produced only from season 30 onwards; seasons 1–29 co-produced by UAMG Content
The Voice 2015–present NBC co-production with Warner Horizon Unscripted Television and ITV America
MGM co-produced from season 8 onwards; seasons 1–7 co-produced by UAMG Content
500 Questions 2015 ABC season 2 only. Co-production by Warner Horizon Television
The Handmaid's Tale 2017–present Hulu co-production with Daniel Wilson Productions, Inc., The Littlefield Company and White Oak Pictures
Beat Shazam 2017–present Fox co-production with Apploff Entertainment and Shazam
Get Shorty 2017–2019 Epix co-production with Holmes Quality Yarns
Based on the 1995 film
Stargate Origins 2018 Stargate Command co-production with United Artists Digital Studios and New Form
TKO: Total Knock Out CBS co-production with HartBeat Productions and Shaggy Entertainment
Condor 2018–present Audience/Epix co-production with Skydance Television, Paramount Television Studios and Apophasis Unproductions
Based on the film Three Days of the Condor by Paramount Pictures and Dino De Laurentiis Corporation
The Contender 2018 Epix co-production with Paramount Television
Reboot of the 2005–09 series by Mark Burnett Productions and DreamWorks Television
The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair co-production with Eagle Pictures, Muse Entertainment, Old Friends Productions, Barbary Films and Repērage
Miniseries
The World's Best 2019 CBS co-production with Warner Horizon Television and Fulwell 73 Productions
Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? Nickelodeon co-production with Nickelodeon Productions and Hard Nocks South Productions
Revival of the 2007–11; 2015 series of the same name
Perpetual Grace, LTD 2019–present Epix co-production with Escape Artists, Chi-Town Pictures, Elephant Pictures and FXP
Four Weddings and a Funeral 2019 Hulu co-production with Universal Television, Kaling International, Philoment Media and 3 Arts Entertainment
Based on the 1994 film of the same name by PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Mr. Mom Vudu
Messiah 2020 Netflix co-production with Think Pictures Inc. and Industry Entertainment Partners
Laurel Canyon Epix co-production with Jigsaw Productions, The Kennedy/Marshall Company, Amblin Television and Warner Music Group
Helter Skelter: An American Myth Co-production with Invented By Girls, Rogue Atlas, Berlanti Productions and Warner Horizon Television
Clarice 2021 CBS co-production with CBS Studios, Secret Hideout, Tiny Core of Rage Entertainment and The Elizabeth Diaries
The Big Shot with Bethenny HBO Max co-production with Evolution Media and B Reality Productions
Fall River Epix co-production with Blumhouse Television and Pyramid Productions
Fiasco co-production with Prologue Projects and Left/Right Productions
Wednesday 2022 Netflix
Vikings: Valhalla TBA
Willow[4] TBA Disney+ co-production with Lucasfilm and Imagine Entertainment

Epix Studios[]

Title Years Network Notes
Bridge and Tunnel 2021–present Epix co-production with Marbolo Road Gang Productions
Chapelwaite 2021–present Epix co-production with De Line Pictures

UAMG Content[]

  • Note: Formerly Mark Burnett Productions, One Three Media, and United Artists Media Group
Title Years Network Notes
Eco-Challenge 1995–2002 Discovery Channel
Survivor 2000–present CBS co-production with Castaway Television Productions, LLC and Survivor Productions, LLC
distributed by CBS Television Distribution
UAMG Content produced only from seasons 1–2
The Apprentice 2004–2015 NBC co-production with Trump Productions
distributed outside North America by Fremantle International for seasons 1–13
UAMG Content produced only from seasons 1–13
The Casino 2004 Fox
The Contender 2005–2009, 2018–present NBC/ESPN/Versus/Epix co-production with DreamWorks Television, ESPN Original Entertainment (seasons 2–3; 2006–2007), and Paramount Television (2018–present)
The Martha Stewart Show 2005–2012 Syndication/Hallmark Channel co-production with Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia
distributed by NBCUniversal Television Distribution in North America and Fremantle International outside of North America
Rock Star 2005–2006 CBS
Pirate Master 2007
On the Lot 2007 Fox co-production with DreamWorks Television and Amblin Television
Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? 2007–2011, 2015, 2019 Fox/Syndication/Nickelodeon co-production with Zoo Productions, syndicated version distributed by 20th Television, UAMG produced 2015 version, 2019 version co-production with Nickelodeon Productions
Amnesia 2008 NBC
My Dad Is Better Than Your Dad
Toughest Cowboy 2009
Bully Beatdown 2009–2012 MTV
Expedition Africa 2009
P. Diddy's Starmaker 2009
Shark Tank 2009–present ABC co-production with Sony Pictures Television
Based on the SPT-owned format Dragon's Den.
UAMG produced only for seasons 1–6
How'd You Get So Rich? 2009–2010 TV Land co-production with Zoo Productions
Sarah Palin's Alaska 2010 TLC
The Voice 2011–present NBC co-production with Warner Horizon Television
UAMG Content only co-produced seasons 1–7
Expedition Impossible 2011
Stars Earn Stripes 2012 NBC co-production with Wolf Reality LLC and Bill's Market & Television Productions
distributed by NBCUniversal Television Distribution
Spin Off 2013–2016 Syndication co-production with Suddenly SeeMore Productions
Trust Me, I'm a Game Show Host 2013 TBS co-produced by Monkey Kingdom
On the Menu 2014 TNT
Lucha Underground 2014–2018 El Rey Network UAMG Content produced only for season 1.
Beyond the Tank 2015–2016 ABC co-production with Sony Pictures Television
500 Questions 2015 season 1 produced by United Artists Media Group. Co-produced by Warner Horizon Television
Funny or Die Presents: America's Next Weatherman 2015 TBS co-production with Funny or Die
A.D. The Bible Continues 2015 NBC co-production with Lightworkers Media
America's Greatest Makers 2016 TBS co-production with Intel
Coupled 2016 FOX co-production with Grandma's House Entertainment
Beat Shazam 2017–present co-produced with Apploff Entertainment and Shazam
Steve Harvey's Funderdome 2017 ABC
TKO: Total Knock Out 2018 CBS Co-produced with HartBeat Productions, and Shaggy Entertainment
Unprotected Sets 2018–present EPIX produced by MGM Television and Push It Productions
The World's Best 2019 CBS Co-produced with Warner Horizon Unscripted & Alternative Television and Fulwell 73 Productions
Elvis Goes There 2019 EPIX produced by Wildline Entertainment, Zero Point Zero Production, and MGM Television
Sex Life 2019–present

United Artists Television[]

Title Years Network Notes
World of Giants 1959 Syndication Produced by Ziv Television Programs
Tales of the Vikings 1959–1960 Produced by Kirk Douglas' production company Bryna Productions
The Troubleshooters NBC Produced by Meridian Proructions
The Dennis O'Keefe Show CBS Produced by Cypress Productions
Men into Space Produced by Ziv Television Programs
The Aquanauts 1960–1961
Miami Undercover 1961 Syndication
Stoney Burke 1962–1963 ABC Produced by Daystar Productions
The Outer Limits 1963–1965 Produced by Daystar Productions for Villa DiStefano Productions
The Fugitive 1963–1967 Overall rights to this show now is owned by CBS Media Ventures, due to the buyout of its original syndicator and owner Worldvision
The Patty Duke Show 1963–1966 Produced by Chrislaw Productions (seasons 1 and 2) and Cottage Industries Incorporated (season 3)
East Side/West Side 1963–1964 CBS Produced by Talent Associates in association with CBS
The New Phil Silvers Show Produced by Gladasya Productions
Hollywood and the Stars NBC Produced by David L. Wolper
Lawbreakers Syndication Produced by Rapier Productions Incorporated
Gilligan's Island 1964–1967 CBS co-production with Gladasya Productions
United Artists Television's stake in this show now is owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed by Warner Bros. Television Studios
My Mother the Car 1965–1966 NBC Produced by Cottage Industries Incorporated
Mona McCluskey Produced by McCadden Productions
O.K. Crackerby! ABC
The Milton Berle Show 1966–1967
The Rat Patrol 1966–1968 Produced by Mirisch-Rich Television Productions and Tom Gries Productions
Hey, Landlord 1966–1967 NBC Produced by Mirisch-Rich Television Productions
It's About Time CBS Produced by Gladasya Productions and Redwood Productions
The Super 6 NBC Produced by DePatie-Freleng Enterprises and Mirisch-Rich Television Productions
Super President 1967–1968
The Mothers-in-Law 1967–1969 Produced by Desi Arnaz Productions
Ultraman 1968–1986 Syndication Produced by Tsuburaya Productions
The Pink Panther Show 1969–1979 NBC/ABC Produced by Mirisch Films and DePatie-Freleng Enterprises.

Ziv Television Programs[]

  • The Cisco Kid (1950–1956)
  • Boston Blackie (1951–1953)
  • The Unexpected (1952)
  • Your Favorite Story (1953–1955)
  • I Led Three Lives (1953–1956)
  • Mr. District Attorney (1954–1955)
  • Science Fiction Theatre (1955–1957)
  • Highway Patrol (1955–1959)
  • Dr. Christian (1956–1957)
  • The Man Called X (1956–1957)
  • West Point Story (1956–1957)
  • Adventures at Scott Island (1957–1958)
  • Harbor Command (1957–1958)
  • Men of Annapolis (1957–1958)
  • Target (1957–1958)
  • Tombstone Territory (1957–1960)
  • Dial 999 (1958–1959)
  • Mackenzie's Raiders (1958–1959)
  • The Rough Riders (1958–1959)
  • Bat Masterson (1958–1961)
  • Sea Hunt (1958–1961)
  • Bold Venture (1959–1960)
  • The Man and the Challenge (1959–1960)
  • This Man Dawson (1959–1960)
  • Lock-Up (1959–1961)
  • Home Run Derby (1960) (co-production with Homer Productions)
  • The Case of the Dangerous Robin (1960–1961)
  • The Everglades (1961–1962)
  • King of Diamonds (1961–1962)
  • Ripcord (1961–1963)
  • Keyhole (1962)

The Cannon Group, Inc.[]

  • D.C. Follies (1987–1989) (co-production with Sid & Marty Krofft Pictures and Negative Entertainment)
  • Nightmare Classics (1989)

Orion Television[]

Title Years Network Notes
Cagney & Lacey 1982–1988 CBS co-production with Mace Neufeld Productions
Just Men! 1983 NBC co-production with Century Towers Productions and Rosner Television
Lottery! 1983–1984 ABC co-production with Rosner Television
Kay O'Brien 1986 CBS co-production with Asher-Whitehead Productions
Hollywood Squares 1986–1989 Syndication co-produced by Century Towers Productions
currently distributed with Fremantle
Adderly 1986–1988 Global/CBS co-produced by Robert Cooper Productions and JayGee Productions
High Rollers 1987–1988 Syndication co-produced by Century Towers Productions and syndicated by Orion Television Syndication
Crimewatch Tonight 1987–1990
RoboCop: The Animated Series 1988 co-production with Marvel Productions
based on the 1987 film by Orion Pictures
Currently distributed with Disney-ABC Home Entertainment and Television Distribution
Sunset Beat 1990 ABC
Equal Justice 1990–1991 distribution only; produced by The Thomas Carter Company and ABC Productions
Glory Days 1990 Fox
Lifestories NBC co-production with Jeffrey Lewis Productions and Ohlmeyer Communications Company
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
WIOU CBS co-production with GTG Entertainment
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures 1992 Fox co-production with Nelson Entertainment, Lorimar Television, & Innuendo Productions
based on the franchise & the 1989 film by Orion Pictures
currently distributed with Warner Bros. Television Distribution
RoboCop: The Series 1994 CTV
Syndication
produced by Rysher Entertainment, Skyvision Entertainment, and Rigel Entertainment
RoboCop: Alpha Commando 1998–1999 Syndication co-production with MGM Television
Distributed by The Summit Media Group
based on the 1987 film RoboCop by Orion Pictures
Lauren Lake's Paternity Court 2013–2020 Syndication [5]
co-production with (2014–2020); (seasons 2-7), 79th & York Entertainment and Lauren Lake Limitless Entertainment (2018–2020); (seasons 6-7)
Couples Court 2017–present Syndication
Personal Injury Court 2019–2020 Syndication co-production with 501 East Entertainment

Filmways[]

Title Years Network Notes
21 Beacon Street 1959 NBC
Mister Ed 1961–66 Syndication/CBS co-production with The Mister Ed Company
The Beverly Hillbillies 1962–71 CBS
Petticoat Junction 1963–70 Rights are now owned by CBS
The Addams Family 1964–66 ABC
Green Acres 1965–71 CBS
The Trials of O'Brien 1965–66
Eye Guess 1966–69 NBC co-production with Bob Stewart Productions
The Double Life of Henry Phyfe 1966 ABC co-production with Luther Davis Productions
The Face Is Familiar CBS co-production with Bob Stewart Productions
The Pruitts of Southampton 1966–67 ABC
Personality 1967–69 NBC co-production with Bob Stewart Productions
Dundee and the Culhane 1967 CBS
The Debbie Reynolds Show 1969–70 NBC
Bearcats! 1971 CBS co-production with Rodlor Productions
Ozzie's Girls 1973–1974 Syndication distributed by Viacom Enterprises
Currently distributed by CBS Media Ventures
Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman 1976–77 produced by T.A.T. Communications Company; currently owned by Sony Pictures Television
Big Hawaii 1977 NBC
King 1978
240-Robert 1979–81 ABC co-production with Rosner Television
Thundarr the Barbarian 1980–82 ABC (1980–82)/NBC (1983) co-production with Ruby-Spears; now currently owned by Warner Bros. Television Distribution
Cagney & Lacey 1982–88 CBS continued by Orion Television

American International Television[]

  • Sinbad Jr. and his Magic Belt (1965–1966) (co-production with Hanna-Barbera Productions)
  • Prince Planet (1965–1966)
  • Johnny Sokko and His Flying Robot (1967–1968)
  • Twiggy's Jukebox/Jukebox (1978–1980)

Heatter-Quigley Productions[]

  • Video Village/Video Village Jr. (1960–1962)
  • Double Exposure (1961)
  • People Will Talk (1963)
  • The Celebrity Game (1964)
  • Shenanigans (1964–1965)
  • PDQ (1966–1969)
  • Showdown (1966)
  • Hollywood Squares/Storybook Squares (1966–1981 version)
  • Temptation (1967–1968)
  • Funny You Should Ask (1968–1969)
  • Wacky Races (1968–1970, co-produced with Hanna-Barbera Productions)
  • Name Droppers (1969)
  • Gambit (1972–1976)
  • Runaround (1972–1973)
  • Amateur's Guide to Love (1972)
  • Baffle (1973)
  • All-Star Baffle (1974)
  • High Rollers (1974–1976; 1978–1980)
  • The Magnificent Marble Machine (1975–1976)
  • Hot Seat (1976)
  • To Say the Least (1977–1978)
  • Bedtime Stories (1979)
  • Las Vegas Gambit (1980–1981)

Samuel Goldwyn Television[]

Title Years Network Notes
Flipper 1964–67 NBC distribution only
Body by Jake 1988–89 Syndication
American Gladiators 1989–96 co-production with Trans World International and Four Point Entertainment
GamePro TV 1990–91
Why Didn't I Think of That? 1992–94
Gladiators 2000 1994–96
Wild West Showdown 1994
The New Adventures of Flipper 1995–2000 co-production with Village Roadshow Television, Coote-Hayes Productions and Tribune Entertainment
seasons 3 and 4 produced by MGM Television
Secrets of the Cryptkeeper's Haunted House 1996–97 CBS co-production with Keller Productions, The Wohl Company and Tales from the Crypt Productions

PolyGram Filmed Entertainment[]

  • Teen Wolf (1986–1987) (produced by Southern Star Productions, Hanna-Barbera Australia, Clubhouse Pictures (season 1) and Atlantic/Kushner-Locke (season 2))

Fries Entertainment[]

Title Years Network Notes
Baby, I'm Back 1978 CBS co-production with Lila Garrett Productions and Dewil Productions
Born Famous 1987–1988 Syndication co-production with Avanti Enterprises, Inc. and Mere-Mac Productions
Supercarrier 1988 ABC co-production with Richard Maynard Productions and Real Tinsel Productions
The New Generation The Family Channel co-production with Television House

Evolution Media[]

Note: Formerly Known as Evolution Film & Tape.

Title Years Network Notes
Bug Juice 1998–2001 Disney Channel co-production with Disney Channel
Owned by Disney Media Distribution
Screen Gems Network 1999–2002 Syndication Distributed by Columbia TriStar Television Distribution (later known as Columbia TriStar Domestic Television)
Owned by Sony Pictures Television
Fear Factor 2001 NBC Season 1 only
Distributed by Endemol
Totally Hoops 2001 Disney Channel co-production with Disney Channel
Owned by Disney Media Distribution
Totally in Tune 2002
Switched! 2003–2004 ABC Family co-production with ABC Family
Owned by Disney Media Distribution
Clean Sweep 2003–2005 TLC Owned by Discovery Communications
Boy Meets Boy 2003 Bravo
House Rules TBS
Bands Reunited 2004–2006 VH1
The Mansion 2004 TBS
He's a Lady
10 Years Younger 2004–2005, 2008 TLC
That Yin Yang Thing 2005 Owned by Discovery Inc.
The Adam Carolla Project
You Are What You Eat N/A
The Real Housewives of Orange County 2006–present Bravo co-production with Bravo Media Productions and Dunloff Entertainment
Yo Momma 2006–2007 MTV
Get Your Face On 2008 TLC Owned by Discovery Inc.
Growing Up Twisted 2010 A&E
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills 2010–2017 Bravo
Beverly Hills Nannies 2012 ABC Family co-production with ABC Family
Owned by Disney Media Distribution
Code: 9 Disney Channel Owned by Disney Media Distribution
Prom Queens Lifetime
Sin City Rules 2012–2013 TLC Owned by Discovery Inc.
Vanderpump Rules 2013–2017 Bravo
Botched 2014–present E!
Sweet Home Oklahoma 2017–present Bravo
Bug Juice: My Adventures at Camp 2018 Disney Channel co-production with Disney Channel
Owned by Disney Media Distribution
The Hills: New Beginnings 2019–present MTV co-production with MTV Entertainment Studios
Owned by ViacomCBS Domestic Media Networks
The Big Shot with Bethenny 2021–present HBO Max co-production with B Real Productions and MGM Television

Big Fish Entertainment[]

Title Years Network Notes
Black Ink Crew 2013–present VH1 co-production with VH1 Productions; Continued by MTV Entertainment Studios
Black Ink Crew: Chicago 2015–present
Live PD 2016–2020 A&E Distributed by Sony Pictures Television
Live PD: Police Patrol 2017–2020 Distributed in off-network syndication by Sony Pictures Television
Hustle and Soul 2017–present WeTV
Tattoo Girls 2017 TLC Owned by Discovery Inc.
Chris Paul's Chapter 3 ESPN documentary miniseries
Live PD Presents: Women on Patrol 2018–2020 Lifetime

NBC Studios (international distribution)[]

MGM Worldwide Television Distribution handles international distribution for most pre-2004 NBC Studios series; exceptions include The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and In the House which have been distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Television since 1994, and most pre-1973 series, which are currently distributed by ViacomCBS's CBS Media Ventures.

Title Original run Network Notes
Go/Go-U.S.A. 1973–1976 NBC
Little House on the Prairie 1974–1983 co-production with Ed Friendly Productions
Father Murphy 1981–1983
Rage of Angels 1983 miniseries; co-production with Furia-Oringer Productions
Princess Daisy miniseries; co-production with Steve Krantz Productions
Fatal Vision 1984 miniseries
Hot Pursuit co-production with Kenneth Johnson Productions
Punky Brewster 1984–1988 NBC/Syndication 1984–1986 produced by NBC Productions; 1987–1988 produced by Columbia Pictures Television
Distributed by Sony Pictures Television in the U.S.
Hunter 1984–1991, 2003 NBC co-production with 20th Century Fox Television and Stu Segall Productions
Sara 1985 co-production with Ubu Productions
It's Punky Brewster 1985–1986 co-produced by Ruby-Spears Enterprises. Based on the series Punky Brewster
Rage of Angels: The Story Continues 1986 miniseries; co-production with Furia-Oringer Productions
Kissyfur 1986–1990 co-production with DIC Entertainment and Saban International (season 2)
Mancuso, F.B.I. 1989–1990 co-production with Steve Sohmer Productions
True Blue co-production with Grosso-Jacobson Productions
Generations 1989–1991 co-production with Old Forest Hill Productions
Saved by the Bell 1989–1993 co-production with Peter Engel Productions
Shannon's Deal 1990–1991
Gravedale High co-production with Hanna-Barbera Productions
A Family for Joe 1990 co-production with Grosso-Jacobson Productions
Guys Next Door 1990–1991
Lucky Chances 1990 miniseries
Man of the People 1991–1992 co-production with Neal and Gary Productions
Here and Now 1992–1993 co-production with SAH Productions, Inc.
Secret Service co-production with Grosso-Jacobson Productions and Skyvision Entertainment
Name Your Adventure 1992–1995
California Dreams 1992–1997 co-production with Peter Engel Productions
Brains & Brawn 1993
Running the Halls co-production with Steve Slavkin Productions
Saved by the Bell: The College Years 1993–1994 co-production with Peter Engel Productions
Saved by the Bell: The New Class 1993–2000 co-production with Peter Engel Productions
Message from Nam 1993 miniseries
The Martin Short Show 1994 co-production with Dolshor Productions
Family Album miniseries
Amazing Grace 1995
Hang Time 1995–2000 co-production with Peter Engel Productions
Profiler 1996–2000 co-production with Three Putt Entertainment (1998–2000) and Sander/Moses Productions
Mr. Rhodes 1996–1997 co-production with Universal Television
Doomsday Virus 1996 miniseries
The Tony Danza Show 1997 co-production with Katie Face Productions, Kokoro Productions and Columbia TriStar Television
Union Square 1997–1998 co-production with Barron/Pennette Productions and Three Sisters Entertainment
USA High 1997–1999 USA Network co-production with Peter Engel Productions and Rysher Entertainment
Working NBC co-production with Davidoff/Rosenthal Productions
City Guys 1997–2001 co-production with Peter Engel Productions
Conrad Bloom 1998 co-production with Pennette Productions and Three Sisters Entertainment
One World 1998–2001 co-production with Peter Engel Productions
Will & Grace 1998–2006 co-production with KoMut Entertainment and Three Sisters Entertainment
distributed by Warner Bros. Television in the U.S.
Passions 1999–2008 NBC/The 101 Network MGM only distributes the first four seasons
Providence 1999–2002 NBC co-production with John Masius Productions
DAG 2000–2001 co-production with Gordon & Conn Productions and Double Wide Productions
Just Deal 2000–2002 co-production with Lynch Entertainment and GEP Productions
All About Us 2001 co-production with Peter Engel Productions
The Fighting Fitzgeralds co-production with Artists Television Group, Irish Twins Productions and Mauretania Productions
Three Sisters 2001–2002 co-production with Blackie and Blondie Productions
Crossing Jordan 2001–2007 co-production with Tailwind Productions
Leap of Faith 2002 co-production with Perkins Street Productions
Boomtown 2002–2003 co-production with Nemo Films and DreamWorks Television
Watching Ellie co-production with Hammond's Reef
Hidden Hills co-production with Primarily Entertainment and Rude Mood Productions
American Dreams 2002–2005 co-production with Dick Clark Productions and Universal Television
Kingpin 2003 co-production with Knee Deep Productions and Spelling Television
Happy Family 2003–2004 co-production with Guarascio/Port Productions
Las Vegas 2003–2008 co-production with Gary Scott Thompson Productions and DreamWorks Television
LAX 2004–2005 co-production with The Mark Gordon Company and Nick Thiel Productions
Committed 2005 co-production with Blackie and Blondie Productions
Revelations co-production with Stillking Films and Pariah Television

Television films & specials[]

MGM Television[]

Title Original run Network Notes
1966 ABC
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! CBS Co-production with The Cat in the Hat Productions
ABC Co-production with Youngstein & Karr Productions
The Scorpio Letters 1967 ABC
The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich 1968 ABC co-production with Wolper Productions
The Mask of Sheba 1970 NBC
Horton Hears a Who! CBS Co-production with The Cat in the Hat Productions and Dr. Seuss Productions
Earth II 1971 ABC Co-production with Wabe
1972 CBS
ABC
1973
The Phantom of Hollywood 1974 CBS
Winter Kill ABC Co-production with Andy Griffith Enterprises
NBC
ABC Co-production with Alan Neuman Productions and Mor-Film Fare Productions
The Dream Makers 1975 NBC
Co-production with Charles Fries Productions
They Only Come Out at Night
Nevada Smith Distribution only; Co-production with Rachin-Hayes Productions
The Deadly Tower
CBS Co-production with Norman Felton/Stanley Rubin Productions
1976 ABC Distribution only; Co-production with Danny Thomas Productions
CBS
The Hostage Heart 1977 co-production with Andrew J. Fenady Productions
NBC Co-production with Mamteo Enterprises
Co-production with Manteo Enterprises
1978 CBS Co-production with Malloy-Adler Productions
1980 ABC Co-production with Christiana Productions
This House Possessed 1981 Co-production with Leonard Goldenberg Productions and Mandy Productions
Chicago Story NBC Co-production with Epipsychidion Inc. and Eric Bercovici Productions
Death of a Centerfold: The Dorothy Stratten Story Co-production with Wilcox Productions
CBS Distribution only; Co-production with Jaffe/Taylor Productions
Paper Dolls 1982 ABC Co-production with The Leonard Goldberg Company
NBC Co-production with InterMedia Entertainment Company and Tal Productions
Hear No Evil CBS Co-production with Paul Pompian Productions
Cry for the Strangers Co-production with David Gerber Productions
I Was a Mail Order Bride Distribution only; Co-production with Tuxedo Ltd Productions
1983 CBS Co-production with Bercovici-St. Johns Productions
Women of San Quentin NBC Co-production with David Gerber Productions
1984 CBS Co-produced with Don Reid Productions
The Dirty Dozen: Next Mission 1985 NBC
Braker ABC Co-production with Blatt-Singer Productions and Centerpoint Productions
The Defiants Ones 1986 ABC Co-production with Stormy Weather Production and Urich Productions; Remake of 1958 film by United Artists
The Fifth Missile NBC Co-production with Bercovici/St. Johns Productions and Cinecittà
George Washington II: The Forging of a Nation CBS Co-produced with David Gerber Productions
1987 NBC Co-production with John McMahon Productions
The Dirty Dozen: The Deadly Mission
Co-production David Gerber Productions and Columbia Pictures Television
ABC
The Man Who Fell to Earth Co-produced with David Gerber Productions
NBC
ABC Co-production with Sarabande Productions
Moving Target 1988 NBC Co-production with Bateman Company Productions, Finnegan/Pinchuk Productions and Lewis B. Chesler Productions
The Dirty Dozen: The Fatal Mission Co-production with RAI Radiotelevisuone Italiana and Jadran Film
ABC Co-production with The Stan Margulies Company
CBS Co-production with Catalina Productions
Inherit the Wind NBC Co-production with Vincent Pictures, Robert Papazian Productions and David Greene Productions
CBS Co-production with The Catalina Production Group; Remake of 1988 film
Co-production with Fred Weintraub Productions and John McMahon Productions
The Tenth Man Co-production with CBS Entertainment Production and Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
1989 NBC Co-produced with Finnegan/Pinchuk Productions and The Fred Silverman Company
Co-production with Pipeline Productions, Finnegan/Pinchuk Productions and RLC Productions
Trenchcoat in Paradise CBS Co-production with Ogiens / Kane Company and Finnegan/Pinchuk Productions
1990 NBC Co-production with Dan Curtis Productions and NBC Productions
Co-production with Robert Greenwald Productions and The Bedford Falls Company
1991 ABC Co-production with Schenck/Cardea Productions
Co-production with Peter K. Duchow Productions
In the Arms of a Killer 1992 NBC Co-produced with RLC Productions and Monarch Pictures Corporation
ABC Co-production with Sarabande Productions
NBC Co-production with Robert Greenwald Productions
Co-production with Green Point Productions and Western International Communications Ltd
Sketch Artist II: Hands That See 1995 Showtime
Silver Strand Co-production with VRP Production Services
1996 ABC Co-production with Gross-Weston Productions
Showtime Co-production Pacific Motion Pictures
Escape Clause
12 Angry Men 1997
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three 1998 ABC Co-production with Trilogy Entertainment Group
Showtime
Co-production with Bona Fide Productions and Pacific Motion Pictures
The Escape Co-production with Pacific Motion Pictures
1999 CBS Co-production with Green/Epstein Productions
Inherit the Wind 1999 Showtime
That Championship Season
Body and Soul Showtime Co-production with John Pike Productions
Dirty Pictures 2000 Showtime Co-production with The Manheim Company
Hendrix
Holiday Heart Co-production with Tribeca Productions
Bojangles 2001 Co-production with Darric Productions
Women vs. Men 2002 Co-produced with The Bedford Falls Company
Carrie NBC distribution; produced by Trilogy Entertainment Group
Legally Blonde 2003 ABC
Fargo
Painkiller Jane 2005 Sci-fi Channel Co-production with GEP Productions, Insight Film Studios and NBC Universal Television
The Initiation of Sarah 2006 ABC Family
The Cutting Edge: Fire & Ice 2010
Madso's War 2010 Spike TV Co-production with Tom Lynch Company
2011 ABC Family
People's Choice Awards 2016, 2017 CBS

United Artists Television[]

The Cannon Group, Inc.[]

  • The Making of Death Wish 3 (1985)
  • Gotham (1988)

Orion Television[]

Filmways[]

American International Television[]

  • The Wild Weird World of Dr. Goldfoot (1965)
  • Attack of the Eye Creatures (1967)
  • Zontar, The Thing from Venus (1967)
  • Curse of the Swamp Creature (1968)
  • Mars Needs Women (1968)
  • In the Year 2889 (1969)
  • Hell Raiders (1969)
  • It's Alive (1969)
  • (1970)
  • An Evening of Edgar Allan Poe (1972)
  • Cool and the Crazy (1994)

Fries Entertainment[]

Trans World Entertainment[]

Heritage Entertainment Inc.[]

  • Stagecoach (1986)

Samuel Goldwyn Television[]

  • (1988)
  • Dadah Is Death (1988)

Dino de Laurentiis Communications[]

  • Sometimes They Come Back (1991)

Motion Picture Corporation of America (MPCA)[]

NBC Studios (international distribution)[]

See also[]

References[]

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  2. ^ Mediaweek: "Cash Cab Heads to Off-Net Syndication", October 26, 2009.
  3. ^ "FX Sets Premiere Date For 'Fargo,'" from Variety, 1/14/2014
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  5. ^ "Exclusive: MGM to Launch 'Paternity Court' This Fall – 2012-12-12 22:52:29 | Broadcasting & Cable". Broadcastingcable.com. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
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