Movies and TvShows featuring "unsold-tv-series-pilot" theme.
The concept of the series was the showing of unaired and unsold television pilots that did not make the television lineup for CBS. The show was successful during its first few seasons due to the fact that the show's concept, airing unsold and unaired television pilots, was a popular concept in the 1960s. But during its last two seasons on the air, the series did find some trouble due to the fact that the series were running out of pilots to air and, in their 4th season, they began airing repeats from the three seasons prior. During its 1966 summer run, the series aired eights new pilots and two repeats and during its last year airing five new pilots and four repeats.
CBS anthology series airing unsold television pilots during the summer season.
Mulholland Dr. is a mind-bending mystery drama about an aspiring actress who arrives in Hollywood and gets involved in a strange and surreal chain of events. As she tries to make her dreams come true, she discovers dark secrets and faces manipulation, amnesia, and a surreal journey through the streets of Los Angeles.
A former LA cop runs a top-flight private detective agency that caters to spoiled Hollywood types.
Dr. Strange is a failed TV pilot based on the Marvel Comics character. It follows the story of Dr. Stephen Strange, a psychiatrist who becomes a powerful sorcerer after a near-fatal car accident. He uses his newfound abilities to battle evil forces and protect the world from supernatural threats.
In a dystopian world where love is considered a disease, a young woman named Lena falls in love and must choose between conforming to society's rules or following her heart.
In the year 2000, a crime-fighting police officer and his advanced talking vehicle join forces to take down a powerful weapons dealer and unravel a conspiracy. With high-tech gadgets and a powerful AI, they must protect the city from danger and restore justice.
Adams of Eagle Lake is an American hour-long police series that aired on ABC in 1975. Andy Griffith starred as Sheriff Sam Adams and the episodes presented his attempts to maintain the law in a small resort town. Despite a strong cast, including veteran TV actress Abby Dalton, the show lasted for only two episodes.
A group of astronauts is selected to participate in a virtual reality program in order to test their ability to handle the isolation of a long-duration space mission. As they spend more time in the simulation, they start to experience strange occurrences and face challenges that raise questions about the nature of their reality.
Aquaman (2006) follows the story of a man with gills who is the heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis. He must embrace his destiny as the protector of the ocean and use his superpowers to defeat his enemies. Along the way, he faces challenges and discovers the true meaning of heroism and responsibility.
In the old west town of Yuma, a US Marshal must navigate the complexities of the Arizona Territory, dealing with various Native American tribes, the Yuma Territorial Prison, and a violent bar shootout.
Tarzan, the jungle man, wakes up from a coma and finds himself in the unfamiliar streets of New York City. He must navigate the concrete jungle and face various challenges while trying to find his way back to the jungle.
When a skeptical paranormal investigator visits a haunted mansion, she becomes trapped and tormented by a vengeful ghost. As she tries to unravel the secrets of the mansion, she uncovers a tragic death and a plot twist that changes everything.
The mysterious three-faced insectoid being, Violenjiger dispatches the nine "Great Decepticon Generals" to acquire "Zone Energy", destroying the planet Feminia to obtain the world's store, and search for the powerful Zodiac.
A comedic drama about life on a ranch, following the daily struggles and relationships of the ranch owners and their family.
L.A. Takedown is a failed TV series pilot about a criminal gang in Los Angeles. The story revolves around a heist gone wrong, police shootouts, and the pursuit of a psychopathic serial killer. It also explores themes of violence, surveillance, and the complexities of relationships within the criminal underworld. Despite the failed pilot, L.A. Takedown gained a small cult following and later served as the inspiration for the successful film Heat.
In Genesis II, a scientist named Dylan Hunt gets trapped in suspended animation and wakes up hundreds of years later to find himself in a post-apocalyptic world. He must navigate this new society and uncover its secrets while also dealing with conflicts between men and women.
Failed pilot adaptation of an eponymous comic book set in the old west about six cursed guns that give dark powers and are tied to its owners until their deaths. A heroine and an antihero are after the sixth gun that grants visions.
An ex-Army intelligence agent is hired to impersonate a rich builder who has been marked for assassination. While impersonating the builder, he discovers a conspiracy to embezzle a land-development company.
In 'Rewind', a team of agents from a time-travel agency must go back in time to prevent a catastrophic event that could change the course of history. As they navigate through different eras, they face various challenges and encounter unexpected twists. With the future at stake, the team must use their expertise and resources to ensure the timeline stays intact.