Thomas Schlamme

Directing

Thomas Schlamme

Born

1950-05-22 (76)

Place of birth

Houston, Texas, USA

Known for

Directing

Credits

25 titles

Thomas Schlamme (born May 22, 1950) is an American television director and producer.

Known for

The Best Damn Sports Show Period poster
9.0

The Best Damn Sports Show Period is an American sports television show that used to air on Fox Sports Net and Comcast SportsNet. The show regularly featured irreverent and opinionated interviews with top athletes, coaches, celebrities, and entertainers. It also aired Top 50 countdown shows and other sports specialty shows. Since its debut on July 23, 2001, BDSSP welcomed thousands of guests and aired more than 1,300 episodes. The last original show aired June 30, 2009, however, FSN will tape a handful of Top 50 specials. The show aired weeknights at 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. local time, usually after FSN Final Score, or later if there was a local live sporting event that ran longer than expected, depending on the region and telecast schedule.

The Best Damn Sports Show Period

2001

So I Married an Axe Murderer poster
6.1

Just after a bad breakup, Charlie MacKenzie falls for lovely butcher Harriet Michaels and introduces her to his parents. But, as voracious consumers of sensational tabloids, his parents soon come to suspect that Harriet is actually a notorious serial killer -- "Mrs. X" -- wanted in connection with a string of bizarre honeymoon killings. Thinking his parents foolish, Charlie proposes to Harriet. But while on his honeymoon with her, he begins to fear they were right.

So I Married an Axe Murderer

1993

Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long poster
6.7

A Louisiana governor becomes a controversial political kingpin during the Depression.

Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long

1995

A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote poster
7.9

Taped at Los Angeles’ iconic Orpheum Theatre, this staged presentation of The West Wing’s “Hartsfield’s Landing” episode stars core cast members along with special guest stars. Act Breaks feature commentary from former First Lady Michelle Obama, President Bill Clinton and Lin-Manuel Miranda who share messages about the vital importance of making our voices heard in every election.

A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote

2020

Miss Firecracker poster
5.8

Unhappy Carnelle Scott is desperate to escape her reputation as Yazoo City's 'Miss Hot Tamale.' She throws herself into a do-or-die effort to win the Mississippi town's big talent contest, an honor won ten years ago by her older sister and unattainable role model Elain.

Miss Firecracker

1989

No artwork available
NR

Centers on Vincent, a former cop who's now a cunning but charming low-rent lawyer who uses his street smarts to work the system for his clients while battling his own demons and wooing his ex-wife.

Doubt

2013

Series credits

Behind the camera

So I Married an Axe Murderer poster
6.1

Just after a bad breakup, Charlie MacKenzie falls for lovely butcher Harriet Michaels and introduces her to his parents. But, as voracious consumers of sensational tabloids, his parents soon come to suspect that Harriet is actually a notorious serial killer -- "Mrs. X" -- wanted in connection with a string of bizarre honeymoon killings. Thinking his parents foolish, Charlie proposes to Harriet. But while on his honeymoon with her, he begins to fear they were right.

So I Married an Axe Murderer

1993

Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long poster
6.7

A Louisiana governor becomes a controversial political kingpin during the Depression.

Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long

1995

A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote poster
7.9

Taped at Los Angeles’ iconic Orpheum Theatre, this staged presentation of The West Wing’s “Hartsfield’s Landing” episode stars core cast members along with special guest stars. Act Breaks feature commentary from former First Lady Michelle Obama, President Bill Clinton and Lin-Manuel Miranda who share messages about the vital importance of making our voices heard in every election.

A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote

2020

Miss Firecracker poster
5.8

Unhappy Carnelle Scott is desperate to escape her reputation as Yazoo City's 'Miss Hot Tamale.' She throws herself into a do-or-die effort to win the Mississippi town's big talent contest, an honor won ten years ago by her older sister and unattainable role model Elain.

Miss Firecracker

1989

No artwork available
NR

Centers on Vincent, a former cop who's now a cunning but charming low-rent lawyer who uses his street smarts to work the system for his clients while battling his own demons and wooing his ex-wife.

Doubt

2013

Rowan Atkinson Live poster
8.1

Rowan Atkinson and Angus Deayton in Boston doing a live performance of the same styles of humor we've seen in Mr. Bean and Blackadder. Included are lessons on Shakespearean acting, a school headmaster meeting with the father of a boy he's beaten to death, and tips for having a successful date.

Rowan Atkinson Live

1992

Crazy From the Heart poster
4.0

A small-town, high-school principal still living at home with her mother shakes up her life in a way that even she never expected when she agrees to go out on a date with her school's Hispanic janitor.

Crazy From the Heart

1991

Crazy From the Heart poster
4.0

A small-town, high-school principal still living at home with her mother shakes up her life in a way that even she never expected when she agrees to go out on a date with her school's Hispanic janitor.

Crazy From the Heart

1991

Can a Guy Say No? poster
NR

A 17-year-old boy finds that looks can be deceiving when he becomes friends with the prettiest girl in school; despite her beauty, she's very unhappy and has low self-esteem.

Can a Guy Say No?

1986

Bette Midler's Mondo Beyondo poster
10.0

In this spoof of a television talk show, Midler portrays the Italian bombshell hostess, Mondo Beyondo. Her guests include monologuist David Cale; Bill Irwin, mime, comedian and clown; and the bizarre Kipper Kids.

Bette Midler's Mondo Beyondo

1988

Bette Midler: Art or Bust poster
7.0

The Divine Miss M is featured in a concert filmed at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, at the culmination of her most recent cross-country tour which was known as "De Tour". This live recording was a combination of footage from both September 10 and 11, 1983. Set against a Renaissance art background and outfitted in a rainbow array of costumes, Midler sings and performs her uninhibited stage antics.

Bette Midler: Art or Bust

1984

Wayside School poster
5.0

American animated television movie from 1986.

Wayside School

1986

No artwork available
8.0

John Leguizamo's award winning one man stage performance as several different characters.

Mambo Mouth

1991

No artwork available
NR

Set in the 1840s, show centers on a group that follows their dreams and heads west from Missouri across the uncharted country.

The Frontier

2012

Martin Lawrence: You So Crazy poster
6.5

Stand up comedy by Martin Lawrence, filmed in the Majestic Theater in New York City. Martin Lawrence talks about everything from racism, to relationships, to his childhood.

Martin Lawrence: You So Crazy

1994

No artwork available
NR

Bette Midler’s “No Frills” Cinemax Special

Bette Midler: No Frills

1983

Whoopi Goldberg: Direct from Broadway poster
6.2

Whoopi Goldberg in her original one-woman show.

Whoopi Goldberg: Direct from Broadway

1985

Rowan Atkinson Live: Invisible Drum Kit poster
10.0

In this hilarious clip Rowan bumps into something seemingly innocuous while sweeping the stage. This world famous clip sees him play an invisible drum kit.

Rowan Atkinson Live: Invisible Drum Kit

1992

The Gift of Amazing Grace poster
NR

Teenage girl is frustrated about her lack of singing ability in her gospel singing family. She writes a song about her problem, and soon finds where her musical talent lies.

The Gift of Amazing Grace

1986

Robert Klein: Child of the 50's, Man of the 80's poster
9.0

1984 Live Recording from campus of New York University.

Robert Klein: Child of the 50's, Man of the 80's

1984

No artwork available
NR

Documentary celebrating the career of British comedian Rowan Atkinson, creator of beloved characters Mr. Bean and Edmund Blackadder. Explores his journey from electrical engineering student at Oxford to becoming one of Britain's most recognized comedic talents, featuring clips from his iconic performances and insights into his unique approach to physical comedy and character creation.

Rowan Atkinson: Not Just a Pretty Face

Robert Klein on Broadway poster
7.0

Robert Klein on Broadway.

Robert Klein on Broadway

1986

Spalding Gray: Terrors of Pleasure poster
9.5

Monologue by Spalding Gray about his misadventures in purchasing a home.

Spalding Gray: Terrors of Pleasure

1987

Gilbert Gottfried... Naturally poster
NR

Improvisation and impersonations.

Gilbert Gottfried... Naturally

1987