Directing

Russ Petranto

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NetworkNetwork · 1976
Network
7.81976
MovieDrama
When veteran anchorman Howard Beale is forced to retire his 25-year post because of his age, he announces to viewers that he will kill himself during his farewell broadcast. Network executives rethink their decision when his fanatical tirade results in a spike in ratings.
Mr. & Ms. and the Bandstand MysteryMr. & Ms. and the Bandstand Mystery · 1975
Mr. & Ms. and the Bandstand Mystery
1975
MovieMysteryTV Movie
A young couple investigates the murder of a rock singer.
A Special Sesame Street ChristmasA Special Sesame Street Christmas · 1978
A Special Sesame Street Christmas
6.71978
MovieComedyFamily
Leslie Uggams hosts this take on A Christmas Carol, where she and fellow guest stars, Anne Murray, Imogene Coca, and Dick Smothers try to get Oscar to stop being such a Grouch on Christmas.
Uptown Comedy ExpressUptown Comedy Express · 1987
Uptown Comedy Express
7.01987
MovieComedyDocumentary
TV Special with a variety of comedians.
Full HouseFull House · 1987
Full House
7.51987
SeriesComedyFamily
After the death of his wife, Danny enlists his best friend and his brother-in-law to help raise his three daughters, D.J., Stephanie, and Michelle.
Sanford and SonSanford and Son · 1972
Sanford and Son
7.51972
SeriesComedy
The misadventures of a cantankerous junk dealer and his frustrated son.
What's Happening!!What's Happening!! · 1976
What's Happening!!
7.41976
SeriesComedy
Buddies Raj, Rerun and Dwayne come of age in 1970s Los Angeles. The trio have a penchant for mischief and trying to find ways of getting rich quick. Almost always the trio's schemes wind up getting them into trouble and it's up to Raj's mother Mabel to get them out of it. Also, half of the time, the guys get into trouble because of Raj's bratty sister Dee.
Too Close for ComfortToo Close for Comfort · 1980
Too Close for Comfort
6.41980
SeriesComedy
Too Close for Comfort is an American television sitcom which ran on the ABC network from November 11, 1980 until May 5, 1983, and in first-run syndication from April 7, 1984 until September 27, 1986. It was modeled after the British series Keep It in the Family, which premiered nine months before Too Close for Comfort debuted in the U.S. Its name was changed to The Ted Knight Show when the show was retooled for its final season.

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