Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "reference-to-lou-gehrig"

1. The Sandlot (1993)

PG | 101 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

In the summer of 1962, a new kid in town is taken under the wing of a young baseball prodigy and his rowdy team, resulting in many adventures.

Director: David Mickey Evans | Stars: Tom Guiry, Mike Vitar, Art LaFleur, Patrick Renna

Votes: 102,804 | Gross: $32.42M

2. Sleepless in Seattle (1993)

PG | 105 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A recently widowed man's son calls a radio talk-show in an attempt to find his father a partner.

Director: Nora Ephron | Stars: Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Ross Malinger, Rita Wilson

Votes: 191,355 | Gross: $126.53M

3. You're Not You (2014)

R | 102 min | Drama

A drama centered on a classical pianist who has been diagnosed with ALS and the brash college student who becomes her caregiver.

Director: George C. Wolfe | Stars: Hilary Swank, Emmy Rossum, Josh Duhamel, Stephanie Beatriz

Votes: 26,881

4. Murder in the First (1995)

R | 122 min | Drama, Thriller

An eager and idealistic young attorney defends an Alcatraz prisoner accused of murdering a fellow inmate. The extenuating circumstances: his client had just spent over three years in solitary confinement.

Director: Marc Rocco | Stars: Christian Slater, Kevin Bacon, Gary Oldman, Embeth Davidtz

Votes: 30,748 | Gross: $17.38M

5. 61* (2001 TV Movie)

TV-MA | 129 min | Biography, Drama, History

Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle race to break Babe Ruth's single-season home run record.

Director: Billy Crystal | Stars: Barry Pepper, Thomas Jane, Anthony Michael Hall, Richard Masur

Votes: 17,679

6. Fathers' Day (1997)

PG-13 | 98 min | Comedy, Romance

A woman cons two old boyfriends into searching for her runaway son by convincing both that they are the boy's father.

Director: Ivan Reitman | Stars: Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Nastassja Kinski

Votes: 16,524 | Gross: $28.66M

7. Save the Tiger (1973)

R | 100 min | Drama

A disillusioned war veteran has two days to let go of his shaken morals if he wants his small fashion company to survive.

Director: John G. Avildsen | Stars: Jack Lemmon, Jack Gilford, Laurie Heineman, Norman Burton

Votes: 5,620 | Gross: $2.33M

8. The Babe Ruth Story (1948)

Passed | 106 min | Biography, Drama, Family

William Bendix suits up in Yankee flannels as the renowned pitcher-turned-outfielder Babe Ruth in a sports biopic that mixes facts with fiction.

Director: Roy Del Ruth | Stars: William Bendix, Claire Trevor, Charles Bickford, Sam Levene

Votes: 1,145

9. Killer: A Journal of Murder (1995)

R | 91 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

A prison guard at Leavenworth with lofty ideals and hopes of reform struggles to understand a violent, hateful and conscienceless convict. The result is a written testimonial to a crime that no one could have predicted.

Director: Tim Metcalfe | Stars: James Woods, Robert Sean Leonard, Ellen Greene, Cara Buono

Votes: 2,409 | Gross: $0.07M

10. Quiet Victory: The Charlie Wedemeyer Story (1988 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 100 min | Drama

A real-life story about a high school teacher and football coach who is diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease but refuses to give in.

Director: Roy Campanella II | Stars: Pam Dawber, Michael Nouri, Bess Meyer, Peter Berg

Votes: 166

11. Stan (2006 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 59 min | Biography

Based on the Neil Brand's critically acclaimed radio play of the same name, the drama follows Stan Laurel's last visit to his dying friend and comedy partner Oliver 'Babe' Hardy and Stan's ... See full summary »

Director: Jon Sen | Stars: Jim Norton, Trevor Cooper, Dearbhla Molloy, Lorelei King

Votes: 272

12. Joe's Apt. (1992 TV Short)

2 min | Short, Comedy

Joe's apartment is infested with a peculiar kind of pest. Things do not go well when he brings home a hot date.

Director: John Payson | Stars: Arija Bareikis, Mark Rosenthal

Votes: 312

13. Extra Innings (II) (2019)

117 min | Drama

Set against the enchanting backdrop of 1960's Brooklyn, Extra Innings tell the story of a young man who is caught between pursuing his dream and staying devoted to his Syrian Jewish family that is afflicted with mental illness.

Directors: Albert Dabah, Brian Drillinger | Stars: Geraldine Singer, Simone Policano, Aidan Pierce Brennan, Robby Ramos

Votes: 165 | Gross: $0.60M

14. Barney Miller (1975–1982)
Episode: The Social Worker (1975)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

Liz tires of housework and tries her hand at social work, to Barney's dismay. Harris is intrigued by a master forger.

Director: Noam Pitlik | Stars: Hal Linden, Barbara Barrie, Abe Vigoda, Max Gail

Votes: 154

15. Friends (1994–2004)
Episode: The One Where Old Yeller Dies (1996)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Phoebe's world view is shattered when she learns how Old Yeller really ends. Monica becomes jealous when Richard starts hanging out with Chandler and Joey. Rachel panics when she learns that Ross has planned their whole life together.

Director: Michael Lembeck | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc

Votes: 5,323

16. M*A*S*H (1972–1983)
Episode: 5 O'Clock Charlie (1973)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, War

Every day for the past six weeks, at 5:00 o'clock p.m. on the nose, a North Korean "washout from Kamikaze school" has let loose a bomb in the general direction of the hospital's sub-ammo ... See full summary »

Director: Norman Tokar | Stars: Alan Alda, Wayne Rogers, McLean Stevenson, Loretta Swit

Votes: 864

17. All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode: Flashback: Mike Meets Archie (1971)

TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy, Drama

On their first anniversary, Mike and Gloria reminisce (in flashback) the first time Gloria brought the Meathead home to meet the man that would become his father-in-law.

Director: John Rich | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers

Votes: 307

18. Leave It to Beaver (1957–1963)
Episode: Ward's Baseball (1960)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Larry Mondello convinces Beaver to play catch using Ward's valuable autographed baseball, with disastrous results.

Director: Earl Bellamy | Stars: Barbara Billingsley, Hugh Beaumont, Tony Dow, Jerry Mathers

Votes: 142

19. Louder with Crowder (2015– )
The Electoral College Kicks Ass! (2019 Podcast Episode)

65 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

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Stars: Steven Crowder, Ben Shapiro, John Brodigan, Quarter Black Garrett

20. Cherish the Day (2020– )
Episode: Nemesis (2020)

41 min | Drama, Romance

Evan's intense work schedule pushes Gently to the edge as he becomes more and more demanding. Things come to a head when Evan asks Gently to put her work on the back burner in order to host an impromptu work dinner for him.

Director: Blitz Bazawule | Stars: Alano Miller, Xosha Roquemore, Michael Beach, Cicely Tyson

Votes: 13

21. Today I Found Out (2013– )
Episode: The Celebrities Who Were Spies (2019)

19 min | Documentary

Several celebrity entertainers, writers and sports stars worked as Allied spies during World War Two. Noel Coward once noted that celebrity makes a great cover. Here are their stories along... See full summary »

Star: Simon Whistler

22. Pawn Stars (2009– )
Episode: Big Guns (2010)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Reality-TV

A customer is incensed when Risk demonstrates his statue is a fake. Customers haggle hard over a Luo Gerig jersey and a poker chip. Rick has a badly damaged glider refurbished for Chumlee to test fly.

Directors: Jairus Cobb, Guy Fiorita | Stars: Jesse Amoroso, Antwaun Austin, Corey Harrison, Richard Harrison

Votes: 71

23. The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode: Ken Berry and Eydie Gorme (1973)

TV-G | 22 min | Comedy, Family

Highlights of this edition with guests Eydie Gormé and Ken Berry include: Roger seeking peace and quiet as he prepares his taxes in "Carol and Sis"; and a salute to RKO Studios with ... See full summary »

Director: Dave Powers | Stars: Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner

Votes: 35

24. Suits (2011–2019)
Episode: Dirty Little Secrets (2011)

TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Drama

As Harvey defends someone from Jessica's past, Mike is assigned his first solo case (where his secret is almost discovered).

Director: Dennie Gordon | Stars: Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Rick Hoffman, Meghan Markle

Votes: 3,630

25. Antiques Roadshow (1997– )
Episode: Santa Fe's Museum Hill, Hour 1 (2023)

TV-G | Reality-TV

Roadshow visits "The Land of Enchantment" on the hunt for hidden treasures in Santa Fe.

Stars: Noel Barrett, Devon Eastland, David Lackey, Coral Peña

26. Antiques Roadshow (1997– )
Episode: Idaho Botanical Garden, Hour 1 (2023)

TV-G | Reality-TV

Gem state treasures sparkle at Idaho Botanical Garden including a discovery worth up to $80,000.

Stars: Joel Bohy, Jill Burgum, John Colasacco, Craig Flinner

Votes: 5

27. Anger Management (2012–2014)
Episode: Charlie Lets Kate Take Charge (2013)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Problems arise when Charlie and his dad coach a baseball team together, and Kate takes over Charlie's group during his coaching gig.

Director: Gerry Cohen | Stars: Charlie Sheen, Selma Blair, Shawnee Smith, Daniela Bobadilla

Votes: 199

28. Supernatural (2005–2020)
Episode: Do You Believe in Miracles (2014)

TV-14 | 42 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

The influence of the mark on Dean reaches new heights, as Metatron begins to reveal himself to humanity.

Director: Thomas J. Wright | Stars: Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Misha Collins, Mark Sheppard

Votes: 5,525

29. Person of Interest (2011–2016)
Episode: The Perfect Mark (2013)

TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A hypnotherapist, who's really a con man, pumps his patients for personal information while they are hypnotized. One of his patients is an antique dealer who launders money for HR.

Director: Stephen Surjik | Stars: Jim Caviezel, Taraji P. Henson, Kevin Chapman, Amy Acker

Votes: 2,933

30. CollegeHumor Originals (2006–2023)
Episode: Awkward Historical Moments (2008)

TV-MA | 2 min | Comedy

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31. The Bullwinkle Show (1959–1963)
Episode: The Three Moosketeers: Parts 7-8 (1961)

TV-G | Animation, Action, Adventure

Rocky and Bullwinkle "Three Moosketeers" Part 7, Aesop and Son "Son of the Masked Clock", Peabody's Improbable History "The First Caveman", Rocky and Bullwinkle "Three Moosketeers" Part 8.

Directors: Gerard Baldwin, Pete Burness, Sal Faillace, William T. Hurtz, Lew Keller, Ted Parmelee, George Singer | Stars: June Foray, Paul Frees, Edward Everett Horton, Hans Conried

Votes: 23

32. The Terror (2018–2025)
Episode: Shatter Like a Pearl (2019)

TV-14 | 43 min | Adventure, Drama, Horror

The Japanese Americans are forced to undertake a humiliating exercise that divides the community. Chester comes face to face with a man who forces Chester to question his very nature. Luz, ... See full summary »

Director: Lily Mariye | Stars: Derek Mio, Kiki Sukezane, Cristina Rodlo, Shingo Usami

Votes: 802

33. The Terror (2018–2025)
Episode: My Sweet Boy (2019)

TV-14 | 43 min | Adventure, Drama, Horror

Chester and Luz have reached a turning point in their relationship, one that causes an evil force to catch up to them. Amy must take matters into her own hands as she's tormented by a ... See full summary »

Director: Toa Fraser | Stars: Derek Mio, Kiki Sukezane, Cristina Rodlo, Shingo Usami

Votes: 723