Directing
Hy Averback
- Career
Active from 1948 to 1986, busiest in 1976 and 1977 with 4 main titles each.
- Average score
61/100
- Highest rated
Columbo83/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 32 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
Rarely in their work
- Psychological3.2, average 5.5
- Melancholy2.6, average 4.7
- Tension4.1, average 6.0
- Uncanny0.8, average 2.5
Main genres
Select a genre to see those titles.
Recurring tags
- Classic Sitcom 7
- Ensemble Cast 5
- Character-Driven Comedy 4
- Character-Driven 4
- Military Comedy 3
- Low-Stakes Drama 3
- Cultural Clash 2
- Episodic Mystery 2
- Nostalgic Charm 2
- Nostalgic Appeal 2
- Everyday Life 2
- Easy Viewing 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Susan BlanchardActorShe's in the Army Now, The New Maverick, Young Maverick - Dead Man's Hand, The Magnificent Magical Magnet of Santa Mesa
Charles FrankActorA Guide for the Married Woman, The New Maverick, Young Maverick - Dead Man's Hand- WWilliam B. JurgensenCinematographerShe's in the Army Now, The Girl, the Gold Watch & Dynamite, The Magnificent Magical Magnet of Santa Mesa
- GGeorge R. RohrsEditorShe's in the Army Now, The New Maverick, The Last Precinct
Stephen J. CannellWriterRichie Brockelman: The Missing 24 Hours, The Night Rider, The Last Precinct- JJack ElliottComposerA Guide for the Married Woman, The Magnificent Magical Magnet of Santa Mesa, Venice Medical
Steve AllenActorThe Benny Goodman Story, Where Were You When the Lights Went Out?
Patrick O'NealActorChamber of Horrors, Where Were You When the Lights Went Out?- DDiane AdlerEditorShe's in the Army Now, The New Maverick
- AAllyn FergusonComposerA Guide for the Married Woman, The Magnificent Magical Magnet of Santa Mesa
Movies and TV shows
32Type
Role
Score
Decade
Genre
Group by
1980s
5 titles · average score 32
Director
GoodWatch score 19Director
Director
GoodWatch score 46Director
1970s
13 titles · average score 52
Director
GoodWatch score 57Director
Director
Director, Producer
Director
Director
GoodWatch score 47Director
1960s
6 titles · average score 56
GoodWatch score 50Director
GoodWatch score 34as Rabbi Conducting Wedding Ceremony (uncredited)
GoodWatch score 47as Newscaster (uncredited)
GoodWatch score 83as Junior Executive #2
GoodWatch score 53Producer, Director
GoodWatch score 68TV show · as Director
1950s
7 titles · average score 73
GoodWatch score 67as Willard Alexander - Benny's manager
TV show
GoodWatch score 70TV show
TV show · as Col. Boris Zarkow
GoodWatch score 81TV show · as Charlie Pomerantz / Charlie
GoodWatch score 77TV show · as British Colonel / Colonel
GoodWatch score 72as Bookie
1940s
1 title
as Segment Narrator (voice)