2000s

Severed Fingers (2008) - This exciting forensics drama follows the members of an elite county medical team who just need part of one digit to solve any murder

Always A Bridesmaid (2008) - Everybody knows wedding episodes equal big ratings and that includes Manka Bros. Television. Follow the adventures of Sarah as she participates in one friend's wedding after the next - week after hilariously sad week.

Murder, Moses Lake (2008) - The police force of Moses Lake, Washington discuss their lives, loves and philosophy as they wait for a murder to happen in Moses Lake (or anywhere nearby). Or any other crime.

Dr. Cindy Barnes, Esq. (2008) - Cindy Barnes is a famous heart surgeon by day, a top criminal defense attorney at night and renowned painter on the weekend - all while trying to navigate the tough waters of single life.

Flu (2007) - Based on the Manka Bros. motion picture "Avian", a group of survivors of the bird flu wander a post-Apocalyptic landscape. Who was responsible for the epidemic? The answer will make you gasp! For air!

Workforce (2007) - Seattle's homicide sub-division has the thankless task of investigating workplace shootings in the most depressing city in the country. Despite video evidence and eyewitness testimony, the Workforce will find some reason to dig deeper.

Preliminary (2007) - Hard-hitting drama set in the cutthroat world of real estate title insurance.

Witless Protection Program (2007) - Greg Lennox witnessed a mob hit, now he and his family have been relocated to Hickory, the dumbest town in America. Can this one-time rocket scientist survive as a simple florist while dodging the locals and mob henchmen?

DreamLife (2006) - What is real and what isn't? Characters walk into each other's real lives and each other's dreams. Are they alive? Are they dead? Are they asleep?

The Arena (2006) - The lusty lives and loves of our modern day gladiators: The men of Arena League Football! Follow the Sacramento Sycamores through season after season of the only primetime soap that real men love.

The Long Arm Of The Law (2005) - Sam McKenna retires from professional basketball, joins the NYPD and searches for the man who killed his brother - all while looking after his slain brother's hot wife and children.

The End (2005) - A group of theologians investigate odd goings-on around the planet as they try to stop the end of the world. But can they even agree on how that end will happen?

Psychiatric Ward (2005) - Fresh out of school, young psychiatrist Benjamin Ward learns about life and love as he moves through the trials of his first year at Kubler-Ross Psychiatric Hospital.

Nackets (2004) - The lives and loves of tennis ball boys working on the tennis circuit. Adapted from the BBC series of the same name.

Playing Politics (2004) - He's conservative, she's liberal. He works for the President. She works for the Speaker of the House. They're man and wife! If you like David Kelly, you'll like it. If you like Aaron Sorkin, you'll love it!

Prodigies (2004) - A 13-year-old criminal attorney, a 15-year-old concert violinist and a 16-year bio-chemist share a house in San Francisco.

The Savage Seven (2004) - Gulf War vet Manny Savage leads a group of do-good bikers across the American Southwest, righting wrongs and helping those who need it most.

The Marrying Man (2003) - Raleigh Hamilton plays a kindly man of God, who travels America ministering to those couples about to be married. Each week finds him in a different town, with a different and unique heartwarming story to tell.

Puzzles (2003) - A crack forensic crime team puts dismembered bodies back together to track down murderers. It's about the work... it's about living... it's about love... and crime! Can you solve the puzzle?

Ironside 2002 (2002) - When you only evidence is a few scattered atoms, you'll want Detective Hawking on the case. Conceived and produced by Stephen Hawking, starring Corbin Bernsen.

Hope Against Hope (2001) - She's her own worst problem.

Suture Squad (2001) - Kid/young adult volunteers in a Philadelphia hospital who are always ready to help out.

Baker's Dozen (2001) - Family drama about Joe and Maggie Baker and their 13 kids.

 

1990s

Guy Dreams Adventures From Inside A Coma (1999) - Story about a guy that dreams adventures from inside a coma. (When they failed to come up with a suitable title, Jay McBee (President, Manka Bros. Television) said "Why not call it what is is?")

Megan Fa Olean, MD (1999) - Lonely spinster Megan is the only doctor on Goose Island, Nova Scotia.

Patients Of Job (1998) - Medical drama surrounding Dr. Job, the heart specialist with a heart of gold.

The Defense Rests (1998) - Young defense lawyers live and love in the murder capital of the world - Albuquerque.

Tonky Honk (1997) - Set in Memphis, a struggling musician and his friends break all the rules.

Knight School (1997 - syndicated) - Sir Galahad trains future knights of the round table.

Pepper Grinder (1996 - syndicated) - Life in a "spook" compound where top-secret projects are housed. (Manka Bros. received full cooperation from the CIA which led to breaches in national security and the cancellation of the show. The producers were sent to jail.)

Sophomoric (1996) - These freshmen are doing the best they can.

Scott Free (1995) - Twice divorced career woman moves back to the states determined she's never going to date the Scottish again! Based on the Manka Bros. feature film The Bride Wore Plaid (1986).

Hospital Corners (1995) - After a heavy drinking binge, four frat boys are given community service as candy stripers in a VA hospital. They learn a little something about themselves along the way.

C.P.A. (1995) - Comedy/drama. It's a little slow during the day, but at night...

Counter-Guerilla Force 5B (1994 - syndicated) - Covert operations carried out by the most covert of them all - the CGF5B.

Red-Headed Step Child (1994) - It's tough to have a different mother in a house full of blondes.

Bare In Mind (1994) - Retooling of Bear In Mind (1993) about a high school outcast that stumbles upon a formula that allows him to see those around him NAKED!

Bear In Mind (1993) - Divorced father trying to raise four kids does the best he can to go on with a normal life after an unforgettable encounter with a grizzly bear as a young boy.

Middle Of The Road (1993) - What happens when an ultra-conservative Senator falls in love with the lesbian head shop owner across the street? Guess they're just going to have to meet in the Middle Of The Road.

Praying Mantis (1992) - A human size bug makes a go of it in a new town as a minister.

Intermission (1992) - A young man finds comfort from his abusive father - in the theatre!

Mule (1992) - Story of a lumbering, not-so-smart sophomore in high school, Jerry Mularski, and how he made it through school without friends.

I, Amphibian (1991 - mini-series) - A nightmarish journey from warm to cold blooded as documented by one tortured man's diary. (Based on the Manka Books best seller.)

Disappearing, Inc. (1991) - Need a new identity? Make an appointment with the folks at this company.

Nostrodamus O'Reilly (1991) - Irish man is named Nostrodamus because a mystic told his mom years ago she would give birth to a great prophet. It turns out he doesn't see anything and can barely keep a job.

Sheriff Father Flanagan O'Brien, MD (1990) - A pioneer renaissance man battles his way through the unforgiving plains of uncharted territory. Starring McCoy Chance as Flanagan.

Snubnose .38 (1990) - He's the tough Chicago detective that will never turn 40.

 

1980s

100 Days To Live (1989) - Each show depicted one day of the remaining life of Gene. (Canceled with 87 days to live.)

Six Wishes (1989) - Show about a boy who finds a magic genie who grants him six wishes (The show ran out of steam by episode seven as the boy had already used all his wishes. Was set up in the first episode that he could not wish for more wishes. In episode eight, the boy and genie played Monopoly.)

Gene Roddenberry's Flat Earth (1988 - syndicated) - Gene Roddenberry brings us yet another possibility in our exploration of the universe.

Insomniac (1988) - If you can't sleep, you may as well fight crime.

Bastard Cops (1988) - Asshole jerk cops without fathers.

The Year: 5,000,000,000 (1988) - An advanced breed of extra-terrestrials have created a world that looks exactly like 1988 Los Angeles.

Down And Out (1987) - From a production coordinator of L.A. Law comes this drama that takes place at the law firm run by Frank DOWNey and Jan TrOUTman.

The Sir Isaac Newton Mysteries (1987) - Man, he was one smart guy.

Gothic Nights (1986) - Weird stuff happens in King of Prussia, PA after the sun goes down.

Benefit Of The Doubt (1986) - As fair a cop as you're going to find!

Rainbow (1986) - Based on the play "For Colored Girls Who Considered Suicide When The Rainbow Is Enuf." (The studio back then had trouble with "colored girls" and "suicide" in the title.)

Get Will Soon! (1985) - Will Soon has escaped from prison and it's only a matter of time before he'll strike again.

Doubting Thomas (1985) - The boy detective who trusts no one!

The Rays Of Rutherford County (1984) - The Mayor, the Sheriff, the Deputy and the Coach at the high school are all named Ray.

Hard Bargain (1982) - About the cop who doesn't need bullets - he's got REASON on his side!

Ain't We Got Fun? (1981) - Ted Danson and Imogene Coca star in the drama sequel to the short-lived sitcom "Who's Got Fun?" The sitcom turned dramatic after Imogene Coca's character got cancer.

Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Maker (1980) - Leslie Butcher, Roy Baker and Allen "Candlestick" Maker are private detectives hired by the CIA to investigate the infiltration of Soviet spies.

Wallet (1980) - A lost and found worker imagines taking on the lives of people who lost their wallets.

 

1970s

Leftie (1979) - Hall of Fame pitcher Leftie Clark takes on a new career as a homicide detective in the violent north side of Cincinnati.

Jack-Of-All-Trades (1978) - Quinn/Martin Production. When you're in trouble, you'll be glad Jack is around.

The Duchess Of Malfi (1976) - Contemporary drama series of the famous 17th century play by John Webster - set in modern day Gary, Indiana.

Controlled Environment (1976) - Scientist father raises six kids while working on the Manhattan Project.

Norway 10 (1976) - Detective show about a bureau of blonde cops from Norway working in Hell's Kitchen.

'57 Chevy (1976) - "Happy Days" on the wrong side of town.

The Whetherman (1975) - You never know whether he's going to punch you in the gut or kick you in the face.

Pandora's Box (1974) - Inspired by Night Gallery. Whose mailbox will it appear in this week? (Episode 1: The Clock Struck One - A possessed clock terrorizes a dysfunctional family. They better not get caught snoozing! Be alarmed!)

Spaceship '83 (1974) - The adventures of spacemen in the year 1983.

Dim (1973) - Psychological drama spin-off of the character from A Clockwork Orange.

Volunteer Doctor Force (1971) - Some doctors just don't want to get paid.

 

1960s

SPN-age '70 (1970) - Steve, Paula and Nat may be only 19, but they're still the best undercover cops around.

SPN-age '69 (1969) - Steve, Paula and Nat may be only 18, but they're the best spies around.

Rose By Any Other Name (1968) - On the run from the law for a crime she didn't commit, Rose must adopt a new identity each week.

Go West (1967) - Crime drama starring Adam West as Detective West.

Druish (1966) - Kids can be cruel when your mom is Jewish and your dad is a Druid. (One of the first American dramatic shows with a Jewish leading character and THE FIRST American drama with a Druid leading character. Canceled after three episodes.)

Behind The Greene Door (1965) - Hosted by Lorne Greene. He introduces vignettes of mystery and horror from his personal library.

Pistales (1965) - Popular Old West anthology series.

70 M.P.H. (1963) - Rebels without causes drive way too fast!

 

1950s

Junior G Men (1959) - Research guys waiting for their first big case.

Underwood Noiseless Typewriter Mystery Hour (1957) - The world's greatest mysteries brought to you by the world's greatest typewriter.

Dada (1955) - It's tough being a kid whose father has negated all current aesthetic and social values.

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