| Date |
Title |
Author |
Notes |
| 1844 |
The Quaker City |
George Lippard[2] |
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| 1899 |
The Philadelphia Negro: A Social Study |
W.E.B. Du Bois |
Sociological study of life for African-Americans in late 19th century Philadelphia. George Lippard (April 10 1822 – February 9 1854 was a 19th-century American novelist journalist playwright social activist and labor organizer William Edward Burghardt Du Bois (duːˈbɔɪz ( February 23, 1868 August 27, 1963) was an American Civil rights activist |
| 1912 |
The Financier |
Theodore Dreiser |
First volume of the Cowperwood trilogy. Published in 1912 The Financier, a Novel by Theodore Dreiser, is the first volume of the Trilogy of Desire about Frank Cowperwood Theodore Herman Albert Dreiser ( August 27 1871 &ndash December 28 1945) was an American novelist and journalist |
| 1939 |
Kitty Foyle |
Christopher Morley |
Later turned into the film Kitty Foyle. for the actor see Christopher Morley (actor Christopher Morley ( 5 May, 1890 – 28 March, 1957) Kitty Foyle, subtitled The Natural History of a Woman, is a film starring Ginger Rogers, Dennis Morgan, James Craig, [2] |
| 1942 |
Liberty Belle |
Don Cameron & Chuck Winter, creators |
Charlton Comics superheroine whose powers were originally tied to the ringing of the Liberty Bell. For other Liberty Belle, see Liberty Belle (disambiguation. Liberty Belle is the name of three fictional Superheroines Charlton Comics was an American Comic book publishing company that existed from 1946 to 1986 having begun under a different name in 1944 The Liberty Bell, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a bell that has served as one of the most prominent symbols of the American Revolutionary First appeared in Boy Commandos #1 (Winter 1942). Rights currently owned by DC Comics. DC Comics is an American comic book and related media company |
| 1957 |
The Philadelphian |
Richard P. Powell |
|
| 1990 |
Philadelphia Fire |
John Edgar Wideman |
Based on the events surrounding the 1985 bombing of the MOVE house by the Philadelphia Police Department. Richard P Powell ( November 28, 1908 – December 8, 1999) was an American novelist John Edgar Wideman (born June 14, 1941, in Washington DC) is an American Writer. MOVE is an organization formed in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, in 1972 by John Africa and Donald Glassey The Philadelphia Police Department ( PPD) is the Police agency responsible for law enforcement and investigations within the City of Philadelphia Pennsylvania |
| 1993 |
Flyy Girl |
Omar Tyree |
Features the character Tracy Ellison. Omar Rashad Tyree (born 15 April 1969 is a prominent African-American novelist |
| 1988 - 2003 |
Badge of Honor (novel series) |
W.E.B. Griffin |
Series about detectives in the Philadelphia Police Department. The Badge of Honor novel series is a series of eight novels written by W W E B Griffin (born William Edmund Butterworth III on November 10, 1929) is a writer of military and detective fiction with 38 novels in six series published The Philadelphia Police Department ( PPD) is the Police agency responsible for law enforcement and investigations within the City of Philadelphia Pennsylvania |
| 1998 - present |
Heart of the City |
Mark Tatulli |
Daily comic strip. Mark Tatulli (born 1963 Mount Vernon New York) is a comic artist and film maker [3] |
| 1999 |
The Resurrectionist (Old Philadelphia Mystery Series) |
Mark Graham |
|
| 2000 |
For the Love of Money |
Omar Tyree |
Sequel to Flyy Girl. Omar Rashad Tyree (born 15 April 1969 is a prominent African-American novelist |
| 2001 |
Epsilon |
John J. Rust |
|
| 2005 |
Boss Lady |
Omar Tyree |
Omar Tyree's third Tracy Ellison novel. Omar Rashad Tyree (born 15 April 1969 is a prominent African-American novelist |
| 2006 |
The Blonde[4] |
Duane Swierczynski |
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| Date |
Title |
Artist/Group |
Notes |
| 1879 |
"O Dem Golden Slippers" |
James A. Bland |
Theme song from the Philadelphia Mummers New Year's Day Parade. "O Dem Golden Slippers" is a popular song commonly sung by Blackface performers in the 19th century James Alan Bland (also known as Jimmy Bland) ( 12 October 1854 &ndash 6 May 1911) was an African American Musician The Mummers Parade is held each New Year's Day in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. |
| 1963 |
"South Street" |
The Orlons |
|
| 1964 |
"Dancing in the Street" |
Martha and the Vandellas |
|
| 1970 |
"Move Closer to Your World" |
Al Ham |
Theme song from WPVI-TV's "Action News" broadcast since 1972. The Orlons were an R&B group from Philadelphia Pennsylvania, that formed in 1960. " Dancing in the Street " is a 1964 song first recorded by Martha and the Vandellas. Martha and the Vandellas (known from 1967 to 1972 as Martha Reeves and the Vandellas) were among the most successful groups in the Motown Move Closer to Your World is a television news music package composed by Jingle writer Al Ham under his Mayoham Music label Albert W Ham (1925&ndash2001 was an American composer and jingle writer WPVI-TV, channel 6 is an owned-and-operated station of the Walt Disney Company -owned American Broadcasting Company, located in Philadelphia Pennsylvania Action News is a local television newscast format in the United States. |
| 1973 |
"TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)" |
MFSB |
This tune and its subsequent cover versions have served as the theme song from the dance and music television series Soul Train for much of the period from 1973 to the present. This article is for the song for the record label see TSOP Records "T MFSB (short for "Mother Father Sister Brother") was a pool of more than thirty resident Studio musicians based at Philadelphia’s famed Soul Train is a music-related syndicated television program In its 35-year history the show has primarily featured performances by Rhythm and blues, soul |
| 1975 |
"Philadelphia Freedom" |
Elton John |
Inspired by Billie Jean King and the Philadelphia Freedoms tennis team. "Philadelphia Freedom" is a song released by Elton John (as "Elton John Band" as a single in 1975 Sir Elton Hercules John CBE (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on 25 March 1947 is an English pop / rock Singer, Composer Billie Jean King ( née Moffitt) (born November 22, 1943, in Long Beach, California) is a retired Tennis |
| 1976 |
"Gonna Fly Now" |
Bill Conti |
Theme song from the Rocky film series. " Gonna Fly Now " also known as " Theme from Rocky " is the Theme song from the movie Rocky, composed by Bill Conti Bill Conti (born April 13 1942 in Providence Rhode Island) is an Italian American film music composer who is frequently the conductor at the Academy Awards Rocky is a 1976 Film written by and starring Sylvester Stallone and directed by John G The song is closely associated with the city of Philadelphia in general, and with the front steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art in particular. The Rocky Steps is the nickname given to the front steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. |
| 1982 |
"Atlantic City" |
Bruce Springsteen |
The first line, "Well they blew up the chicken man in Philly last night now they blew up his house too," refers to the murder of mobster Philip Testa in 1981. " Atlantic City " is a song written and recorded by rock musician Bruce Springsteen, which first appeared on Springsteen's 1982 solo album Nebraska " Mobster " is a slang term for a person who participates in Organized crime, which is known as belonging to "the Mob" Philip "Chicken Man" Testa ( April 21, 1924 - March 15, 1981) was an American Mafia figure known for his brief leadership Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 |
| 1982 |
"Mt. Airy Groove" |
Pieces of a Dream |
Tribute to the Mount Airy section of Northwest Philadelphia. Pieces of a Dream is an R&B/jazz fusion group from Philadelphia. For other uses see Mount Airy. Mount Airy is a neighborhood of Northwest Philadelphia in the U Northwest Philadelphia ("Uptown Philly" is a section of the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. |
| 1983 |
"Fo-Fi-Fo" |
Pieces of a Dream |
Inspired by the Philadelphia 76ers' NBA championship in the 1982-83 season, with the team winning the three rounds of the playoffs in "four, five, four" games, respectively. Pieces of a Dream is an R&B/jazz fusion group from Philadelphia. The Philadelphia 76ers (also known as the Sixers for short are a professional Basketball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania The NBA Finals is the championship series of the National Basketball Association and the conclusion of the sport's postseason each June The Philadelphia 76ers (also known as the Sixers for short are a professional Basketball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania The NBA Playoffs is a best-of-seven elimination tournament between sixteen teams in the Eastern Conference and Western Conference (called Divisions |
| 1985 |
"The Roof is on Fire" |
Rockmaster Scott and the Dynamic Three |
The lyric "The roof, the roof, the roof is on fire. We don't need no water, let the motherfucker burn" is a direct reference to the 1985 bombing of the MOVE house by the Philadelphia Police Department. MOVE is an organization formed in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, in 1972 by John Africa and Donald Glassey The Philadelphia Police Department ( PPD) is the Police agency responsible for law enforcement and investigations within the City of Philadelphia Pennsylvania Onlookers and protesters are reputed to have chanted this lyric in outrage as the local police and fire departments chose to let the house burn to the ground. |
| 1988 |
"Parents Just Don't Understand" |
DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince |
Contains the line "We headed downtown to the Gallery Mall. " Parents Just Don't Understand " is a Grammy Award winning rap song on the album " He's the DJ I'm the Rapper " sung by rap duo DJ Jazzy DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince was a hip hop group that experienced extreme popularity in the 1980s and 1990s The Gallery at Market East, or more commonly The Gallery, is an urban mall in downtown Philadelphia Pennsylvania, United States with over 170 stores and " |
| 1990 |
"The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" |
DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince |
Theme song from the television series The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince was a hip hop group that experienced extreme popularity in the 1980s and 1990s The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is an award winning American television sitcom that originally aired on NBC from September 10 1990 to May 20 1996 The title character notes that he is from "West Philadelphia, born and raised. West Philadelphia is a section of the City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. " |
| 1991 |
"Motownphilly" |
Boyz II Men |
|
| 1991 |
"Summertime" |
DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince |
Contains the line "Back in Philly we be out in the park, a place called the Plateau is where everybody goes. Boyz II Men is a four-time Grammy Award -winning American R&B / soul singing group from Philadelphia Pennsylvania. " Summertime " is a 1991 Grammy Award winning chart topping Hip-Hop / R&B single by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince. DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince was a hip hop group that experienced extreme popularity in the 1980s and 1990s " (reference to Belmont Grove in Fairmount Park) |
| 1993 |
"Philadelphia" |
Neil Young |
Written for the film Philadelphia. Fairmount Park is the municipal park system of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Neil Percival Young OM (born November 12, 1945, Toronto Ontario) is a Canadian Singer-songwriter, Musician Philadelphia is a 1993 Film revolving around HIV / AIDS, Homosexuality and prevailing attitudes concerning gays and homophobia |
| 1993 |
"Streets of Philadelphia" |
Bruce Springsteen |
Written for the film Philadelphia. " Streets of Philadelphia " is an Academy Award and Grammy -winning Song written and performed by American Singer Bruce Philadelphia is a 1993 Film revolving around HIV / AIDS, Homosexuality and prevailing attitudes concerning gays and homophobia |
| 1994 |
"All Around the World" |
Boyz II Men |
|
| 1996 |
"Got My Mind Made Up" |
Tupac Shakur |
Contains the line "I rock from here to there, to Philly and back. Boyz II Men is a four-time Grammy Award -winning American R&B / soul singing group from Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Tupac Amaru Shakur (June 16 1971 &mdash September 13 1996 also known by his Stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper " |
| 2002 |
"Block Party" |
Will Smith |
Mentions a plan to buy hundreds of cheesesteaks from Ishkabibble's Eatery, Jim's Steaks, and Pat's King of Steaks for a block party. The cheesesteak, known outside the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area as the Philadelphia cheesesteak, Philly cheesesteak, or simply a Pat's King of Steaks (also known as Pat's Steaks) is a Philadelphia Restaurant located at the intersection of 9th Street Wharton & Passyunk Avenues in |
| 2007 |
"Ms. Philadelphia" |
Musiq Soulchild |
| 2007 |
"Goodbye Philadelphia" |
Peter Cincotti |
|
| Date |
Title |
Country |
Notes |
IMDB |
| 1926 |
The Show Off |
USA |
Silent film based on the play by George Kelly. George Edward Kelly ( January 16, 1887 – June 18, 1974) was an American playwright screenwriter director and actor Stars Ford Sterling. Ford Sterling ( November 3, 1882 – October 13, 1939) was an American actor |
[1] |
| 1933 |
42nd Street |
USA |
Busby Berkeley musical, ending takes place in Philadelphia. 42nd Street is a Warner Bros Musical film directed by Lloyd Bacon with choreography by Busby Berkeley. Busby Berkeley ( November 29, 1895 – March 14, 1976) born William Berkeley Enos in Los Angeles California, was a highly |
[2] |
| 1934 |
The Show-Off |
USA |
Based on the play by George Kelly. George Edward Kelly ( January 16, 1887 – June 18, 1974) was an American playwright screenwriter director and actor Stars Spencer Tracy. Spencer Tracy ( April 5, 1900 – June 10, 1967) was a two-time Academy Award -winning Actor of stage and |
[3] |
| 1940 |
The Philadelphia Story |
USA |
Stars Jimmy Stewart, Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant. The Philadelphia Story is a romantic Comedy film starring Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, and James Stewart, and directed by James Maitland Stewart (20 May 1908 – 2 July 1997 popularly known as Jimmy Stewart, was an American Film and stage Actor Katharine Houghton Hepburn (May 12 1907 – June 29 2003 was an American actress of film television and stage Takes place on the Main Line, based on a play. The Main Line is a collection of affluent towns in the western suburbs of Philadelphia named after the Main Line of the Pennsylvania Railroad (currently Amtrak's [2] |
[4] |
| 1940 |
Kitty Foyle |
USA |
Based on a 1939 novel. Kitty Foyle, subtitled The Natural History of a Woman, is a film starring Ginger Rogers, Dennis Morgan, James Craig, [2] |
[5] |
| 1941 |
The Big Store |
USA |
Stars the Marx Brothers. The Big Store ( 1941) is a Marx Brothers Comedy film in which Groucho, Chico and Harpo work to save the Phelps The Marx Brothers were a popular team of sibling Comedians who appeared in Vaudeville, stage plays film and television |
[6] |
| 1946 |
The Show-Off |
USA |
Based on the play by George Kelly. George Edward Kelly ( January 16, 1887 – June 18, 1974) was an American playwright screenwriter director and actor Stars Red Skelton. Richard Bernard “Red” Skelton ( July 18, 1913 &ndash September 17, 1997) was an American comedian who was best known as a top |
[7] |
| 1959 |
The Young Philadelphians |
USA |
Based on Richard P. The Young Philadelphians is a 1959 film starring Paul Newman and Barbara Rush, and directed by Vincent Sherman. Powell's novel The Philadelphian. Stars Paul Newman and Robert Vaughn. Paul Leonard Newman (January 26 1925 &ndash September 26 2008 was an Academy Award Robert Francis Vaughn (born November 22, 1932) is an American Academy Award -nominated actor noted for stage, Film |
[8] |
| 1967 |
The Happiest Millionaire |
USA |
Musical about Anthony J. Drexel Biddle |
[9] |
| 1968 |
High School |
USA |
Documentary |
[10] |
| 1972 |
1776 |
USA |
Adapted from Broadway musical. The Happiest Millionaire is a 1967 Musical film, based upon the true story of Philadelphia millionaire Anthony J High School is a 1968 Direct cinema Documentary film which follows the typical day of a group of students at their High school ( Northeast 1776 is a Broadway musical with music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and a book by Peter Stone. |
[11] |
| 1973 |
Trick Baby |
USA |
Stars Kiel Martin and Mel Stewart. Kiel Martin ( July 26 1944, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania — December 28 1990, California) was an American actor best Mel Stewart ( September 19, 1929 - February 24, 2002) was an American Character actor, director, and |
[12] |
| 1976 |
Rocky |
USA |
Written by and stars Sylvester Stallone. Rocky is a 1976 Film written by and starring Sylvester Stallone and directed by John G Sylvester Gardenzio Stallone (born July 6 1946 is an American Actor, director, producer and Screenwriter. [5] |
[13] |
| 1978 |
Dawn of the Dead |
Italy/USA |
Sequel to Night of the Living Dead. Dawn of the Dead (also known as George A Romero's Dawn of the Dead, Zombie internationally Zombies in Britain, and alternately called Night of the Living Dead (1968 directed by George Romero, is an independent Black-and-white Horror film. Directed by George A. Romero. George Andrew Romero (born February 4, 1940) is an American director writer editor and actor |
[14] |
| 1979 |
Rocky II |
USA |
Written by and stars Sylvester Stallone. Rocky II is the 1979 sequel to Rocky, a motion picture in which an unknown boxer had been given a chance to go the distance |
[15] |
| 1981 |
Blow Out |
USA |
Directed by Brian De Palma. Blow Out is a 1981 thriller Film, written and directed by Brian De Palma. Brian De Palma (born Brian Russell DePalma on September 11 1940 in Newark New Jersey) is an American Film director. [5] |
[16] |
| 1981 |
Bustin' Loose |
USA |
Stars Richard Pryor and Cicely Tyson. This is about the movie For the TV series of the same name see Bustin' Loose (TV series. Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor III ( December 1, 1940 &ndash December 10, 2005) was an American Comedian, Actor Cicely Tyson (born December 19 1933) is an American Emmy Award -winning and Academy Award -nominated actress |
[17] |
| 1982 |
Rocky III |
USA |
Written by and stars Sylvester Stallone. Rocky III ( 1982) is the third installment in the Rocky movie series. |
[18] |
| 1983 |
Trading Places |
USA |
Stars Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy. Trading Places is an Academy Award -nominated 1983 Comedy film starring Eddie Murphy, Dan Aykroyd and Jamie Lee Curtis. Daniel Edward "Dan" Aykroyd, CM (born July 1, 1952) is an Academy Award -nominated and Emmy Award -winning Canadian-American Edward Regan "Eddie" Murphy (born April 3 1961 is an Academy Award -nominated Golden Globe - Screen Actors Guild Award -winning American [5] |
[19] |
| 1984 |
Birdy |
USA |
Directed by Alan Parker. Birdy is a 1984 film directed by Alan Parker and starring Matthew Modine and Nicolas Cage. Sir Alan William Parker, CBE (born 14th February, 1944) is a British Film director, producer, Writer, and |
[20] |
| 1984 |
The Philadelphia Experiment |
USA |
Based on the urban legend of the Philadelphia Experiment. The Philadelphia Experiment is a 1984 Science fiction film. It was directed by Stewart Raffill and starred Michael Paré, Bobby The Philadelphia Experiment was an alleged naval military experiment at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, sometime around October |
[21] |
| 1985 |
Rocky IV |
USA |
Written by and stars Sylvester Stallone. Rocky IV is a 1985 Boxing film the fourth and most financially successful movie of the Rocky franchise |
[22] |
| 1985 |
Witness |
USA |
Stars Harrison Ford. Witness is a 1985 American thriller Film released by Paramount Pictures, and starring Harrison Ford, Kelly Harrison Ford (born July 13, 1942) is an Academy Award - and BAFTA -nominated as well as Golden Globe -winning American [5] |
[23] |
| 1986 |
The Bombing of Osage Avenue |
USA |
Documentary on the 1985 bombing of the MOVE house by the Philadelphia Police Department, as told from the perspective of the neighboring residents of Osage Avenue. MOVE is an organization formed in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, in 1972 by John Africa and Donald Glassey The Philadelphia Police Department ( PPD) is the Police agency responsible for law enforcement and investigations within the City of Philadelphia Pennsylvania Written and narrated by Toni Cade Bambara. Toni Cade Bambara ( March 25, 1939 - December 9, 1995) was an American Author, social activist, and college professor |
[24] |
| 1987 |
Mannequin[5] |
USA |
|
[25] |
| 1990 |
Rocky V |
USA |
Written by and stars Sylvester Stallone. Mannequin is a 1987 romantic comedy film starring Kim Cattrall, Andrew McCarthy, Meshach Taylor, James Spader, Rocky V is the fifth film in the Rocky film saga It was released on November 16, 1990. |
[26] |
| 1993 |
Money for Nothing |
USA |
Stars John Cusack. Money for Nothing is a 1993 comedy / Crime film directed by Ramon Menendez John Paul Cusack (born June 28, 1966) is an American Film actor and Screenwriter. |
[27] |
| 1993 |
Philadelphia |
USA |
Stars Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington. Philadelphia is a 1993 Film revolving around HIV / AIDS, Homosexuality and prevailing attitudes concerning gays and homophobia Thomas Jeffrey "Tom" Hanks (born July 9 1956 is an two-time Academy award and Emmy winning American Film actor, director Denzel Hayes Washington Jr (born December 28 1954) is an American Actor and director. [5] |
[28] |
| 1995 |
Twelve Monkeys |
USA |
Directed by Terry Gilliam. Twelve Monkeys is an Academy Award -nominated 1995 Science fiction film directed by Terry Gilliam and written by David Terrence Vance Gilliam (born 22 November 1940) is an American -born British Writer, Filmmaker, Animator and member [5] |
[29] |
| 1995 |
Two Bits |
USA |
Directed by James Foley. James Foley (born December 28, 1953) is an American Film director and Screenwriter. |
[30] |
| 1995 |
Wide Awake |
USA |
Directed by M. Night Shyamalan. Wide Awake is a 1998 Comedy-drama film written and directed by M Manoj Nelliyattu Shyamalan (ˈʃaməˈlan ( Malayalam: മനോജ് നെല്ലിയട്ടു ശ്യാമളന് Tamil: மனோஜ் நெல்லியட்டு |
[31] |
| 1996 |
Up Close & Personal |
USA |
|
[32] |
| 1998 |
Fallen |
USA |
Directed by Gregory Hoblit, starring Denzel Washington. Up Close & Personal is a 1996 American Motion picture drama/romance that was inspired by the story of Jessica Savitch who in the Fallen is a 1998 horror / Thriller film, directed by Gregory Hoblit, and starring Denzel Washington, John Goodman Gregory King Hoblit (born November 27, 1944 in Abilene, Texas) is an American Hollywood Film director and TV producer Denzel Hayes Washington Jr (born December 28 1954) is an American Actor and director. |
[33] |
| 1999 |
The Sixth Sense |
USA |
Directed M. Night Shyamalan, stars Bruce Willis and Haley Joel Osment. The Sixth Sense is a 1999 Psychological horror film written and directed by M Manoj Nelliyattu Shyamalan (ˈʃaməˈlan ( Malayalam: മനോജ് നെല്ലിയട്ടു ശ്യാമളന് Tamil: மனோஜ் நெல்லியட்டு Walter Bruce Willis (March 19 1955 is an American actor and Singer-songwriter. Haley Joel Osment (born April 10, 1988) is an Academy Award -nominated American Actor. [5] |
[34] |
| 2000 |
Best in Show |
USA |
Mockumentary about five entrants in a prestigious Philadelphia dog show. Best in Show ( 2000) is a Mockumentary that follows five entrants in a prestigious dog show. Mockumentary (also known as a pseudo-documentary) a Portmanteau of Mock and documentary, is a film and TV Genre, or a single work Directed by Christopher Guest. Christopher Guest (born February 5 1948 is an Emmy Award-winning writer Grammy Award-winning composer/musician director and comic actor |
[35] |
| 2000 |
Unbreakable |
USA |
Directed by M. Night Shyamalan, stars Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson. Unbreakable is a 2000 film written produced and directed by M Manoj Nelliyattu Shyamalan (ˈʃaməˈlan ( Malayalam: മനോജ് നെല്ലിയട്ടു ശ്യാമളന് Tamil: மனோஜ் நெல்லியட்டு Walter Bruce Willis (March 19 1955 is an American actor and Singer-songwriter. Samuel Leroy Jackson (born December 21 1948 is an American Academy Award -nominated and BAFTA -winning actor [5] |
[36] |
| 2001 |
Artificial Intelligence: AI |
USA |
Directed by Steven Spielberg and stars Haley Joel Osment. Steven Allan Spielberg, KBE (Hon (born December 18 1946 is an American Film director, Screenwriter and producer. Haley Joel Osment (born April 10, 1988) is an Academy Award -nominated American Actor. |
[37] |
| 2002 |
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind |
USA |
Based on the autobiography by Chuck Barris. Confessions of a Dangerous Mind is a 2002 American film based on the " unauthorized Autobiography " by Chuck Barris Chuck Barris (born Charles Hirsch Barris on June 3, 1929) is an American Game show producer and presenter who was responsible for many of Directed by George Clooney, stars Sam Rockwell. George Timothy Clooney (born May 6 1961 is an Academy Award - and Golden Globe award-winning American actor director, producer, Sam Rockwell (born November 5, 1968) is an American Actor. Biography Early life Rockwell was born in Daly City |
[38] |
| 2002 |
State Property |
USA |
Stars Beanie Sigel. State property is Property owned by the State. Such property may also referred to crown property Dwight Grant (born on March 6, 1974) also known as Beanie Sigel, is an American Rapper from Philadelphia Pennsylvania |
[39] |
| 2003 |
Death by Association |
USA |
Written and directed by Anthony L. Fletcher. |
[40] |
| 2003 |
My Architect: A Son's Journey |
USA |
Documentary on architect Louis Kahn. My Architect A Son's Journey is a 2003 documentary film about the American architect Louis Kahn. Louis Isadore Kahn (born Itze-Leib Schmuilowsky) ( February 20, 1901 or 1902 &ndash March 17, 1974) was a world-renowned |
[41] |
| 2004 |
The 24th Day |
USA |
|
[42] |
| 2004 |
Fat Albert |
USA |
Based on the animated television series by Bill Cosby. The 24th Day is a 2004 film starring Scott Speedman and James Marsden. Fat Albert is a 2004 live-action/animated film based on the Filmation animated series Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids. William Henry Cosby Jr (born July 12 1937 is an American Comedian, Actor, Author, Television producer and Activist. |
[43] |
| 2004 |
National Treasure |
USA |
Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, stars Nicolas Cage. National Treasure is the first movie in the National Treasure franchise and is a 2004 Adventure film from Walt Disney Pictures written Jerome Leon Bruckheimer (born September 21, 1945) better known by his professional name Jerry Bruckheimer, is an American film Nicolas Cage (born Nicholas Kim Coppola; January 7, 1964) is an Academy Award -winning American actor [5] |
[44] |
| 2005 |
E-A-G-L-E-S: The Movie |
USA |
Documentary on the Philadelphia Eagles' 2004 season. The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. |
[45] |
| 2005 |
A History of Violence |
USA |
Directed by David Cronenberg, based on a graphic novel. A History of Violence is an Academy Award nominated 2005 crime thriller Film directed by David Cronenberg David Paul Cronenberg OC, FRSC (born March 15, 1943) is a Canadian Film director and occasional Actor. |
[46] |
| 2005 |
In Her Shoes |
USA |
Directed by Curtis Hanson, starring Cameron Diaz. Curtis Lee Hanson (born March 24 1945) is an Academy Award -winning American filmmaker Cameron Michelle Díaz (born August 30 1972 is a Golden Globe - BAFTA - and SAG -Award nominated U [5] |
[47] |
| 2005 |
Shadowboxer |
USA |
|
[48] |
| 2005 |
State Property 2 |
USA |
Stars Beanie Sigel. Shadowboxer is a 2005 thriller directed by Lee Daniels that stars Helen Mirren and Cuba Gooding Jr State Property 2 is a 2005 American Crime film directed by Damon Dash and produced and distributed by Lions Gate Entertainment Dwight Grant (born on March 6, 1974) also known as Beanie Sigel, is an American Rapper from Philadelphia Pennsylvania |
[49] |
| 2005 |
Train Ride |
USA |
|
[50] |
| 2006 |
10th & Wolf |
USA |
Directed by Robert Moresco. Train Ride is an award-winning critically acclaimed feature thriller Film written and directed by Rel Dowdell, which was released Robert "Bobby" Moresco is a Hollywood Screenwriter. His credits include 10th & Wolf and Crash, the latter of [6] |
[51] |
| 2006 |
Invincible |
USA |
|
[52] |
| 2006 |
Lady in the Water |
USA |
Directed by M. Night Shyamalan. Invincible is a 2006 Film directed by Ericson Core set in 1976 Lady in the Water is a 2006 thriller / Fantasy film written and directed by M Manoj Nelliyattu Shyamalan (ˈʃaməˈlan ( Malayalam: മനോജ് നെല്ലിയട്ടു ശ്യാമളന് Tamil: மனோஜ் நெல்லியட்டு |
[53] |
| 2006 |
Rocky Balboa |
USA |
Written by and stars Sylvester Stallone. |
[54] |
| 2006 |
The Shame of a City |
USA |
Documentary on the 2003 Philadelphia mayoral campaign between John F. Street and Sam Katz. Election results Election results from John Franklin Street (born October 15 1943) was the 97th Mayor of the City of Philadelphia. Sam Katz (born December 28, 1949) is an American politician from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. |
[55] |
| 2007 |
Pride |
USA |
Directed by Sunu Gonera, starring Terrence Howard. Pride is a Biopic drama film released by Lionsgate Entertainment on March 23, 2007 (see 2007 in film) Terrence Dashon Howard (born March 11, 1969) is an Academy Award -nominated American Film and stage Actor, and [7] |
[56] |
| 2007 |
Shooter |
USA |
Directed by Antoine Fuqua, starring Mark Wahlberg. Shooter is a 2007 R rated action / Conspiracy thriller directed by Antoine Fuqua based on the novel Point of Impact Antoine Fuqua (born May 30, 1965 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is an African-American Film director. Mark Robert Michael Wahlberg (born June 5 1971 is an Academy Award -nominated BAFTA -winning American actor rapper and Producer of [8] |
[57] |
| 2008 |
Cover |
USA |
Film starring Aunjanue Ellis. Aunjanue L Ellis (born February 21, 1969) is an American Actress known for her roles in Ray and in Undercover |
[58] |
| 2008 |
Then She Found Me |
USA |
Upcoming film based on the novel by Elinor Lipman. Elinor Lipman is the author of eight novels about contemporary American society and a collection of short stories |
[59] |
| 2009 |
Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen |
USA |
Directed by Michael Bay |
| Date |
Series |
Notes |
IMDB |
| 1941 - present |
Philadelphia Mummers New Year's Day Parade |
Held annually on January 1 on Broad Street since 1901. Michael Benjamin Bay (born February 17, 1965) is an American Film director and producer. The Mummers Parade is held each New Year's Day in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. New Year's Day is the first day of the Year. On the modern Gregorian calendar, it is celebrated on January 1, as it was also in ancient Rome (though Broad Street is a major arterial street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. First televised in 1941. Broadcast rights are currently held by WPHL-TV (Philadelphia). WPHL-TV, channel 17 is a television station in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, owned by the Tribune Company and currently affiliated with News Corporation -owned |
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| 1952 - 1964 |
American Bandstand |
Dance and music show hosted by Dick Clark, first locally on WFIL-TV (Philadelphia) as Bandstand, then nationally on ABC as American Bandstand. American Bandstand was a Television show that aired in various versions from 1952 to 1989 hosted from 1957 until its final season by Dick Clark Richard Wagstaff "Dick" Clark (born November 30, 1929) is an American Television, Radio personality, Game show host WPVI-TV, channel 6 is an owned-and-operated station of the Walt Disney Company -owned American Broadcasting Company, located in Philadelphia Pennsylvania The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. The show moved to Los Angeles in 1964. |
American Bandstand at the Internet Movie Database |
| 1965 - 1978 |
The Mike Douglas Show |
Syndicated talk show hosted by Mike Douglas. The Mike Douglas Show was an American daytime Television Talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that ran from 1961 to 1982 Mike Douglas, born Michael Delaney Dowd Jr ( August 11 1925 &ndash August 11 2006) was an American Entertainer Moved to Los Angeles in 1978. |
[60] |
| 1968 - present |
One Life to Live |
ABC daytime drama (same-day rebroadcasts on SOAPnet since 2000). One Life to Live ( OLTL) is an American Soap opera which has been broadcast on the ABC television network since July 15 1968 The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. SOAPnet (stylized from 2000 to 2002 as SoapNet) is an American Cable television channel Setting is the fictional town of Llanview, Pennsylvania, which is modeled after the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia. Llanview Pennsylvania is the fictional setting for the long-running American Soap opera, One Life to Live. Chestnut Hill is an affluent neighborhood in the Northwest Philadelphia section of the United States city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
[61] |
| 1969 |
Hey, Hey, Hey: It's Fat Albert |
NBC live action/animated special. The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Precursor to the Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids animated series. Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids is an animated series created produced and hosted (in Live action bookends by comedian Bill Cosby, who also |
[62] |
| 1970 - present |
All My Children |
ABC daytime drama (same-day rebroadcasts on SOAPnet since 2000). All My Children ( AMC) is a popular American Soap opera and drama television series that has been broadcast Monday through Friday on the ABC The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. SOAPnet (stylized from 2000 to 2002 as SoapNet) is an American Cable television channel Setting is the fictional town of Pine Valley, Pennsylvania, which is described as a Philadelphia suburb on the Main Line. Pine Valley Pennsylvania is the fictional setting for the long-running American Soap opera All My Children. The Main Line is a collection of affluent towns in the western suburbs of Philadelphia named after the Main Line of the Pennsylvania Railroad (currently Amtrak's |
[63] |
| 1972 - 1984 |
Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids |
CBS children's animated series. Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids is an animated series created produced and hosted (in Live action bookends by comedian Bill Cosby, who also CBS Broadcasting Inc ( CBS) is an American radio and Television network. Philadelphia setting not specified, but the show was based on Bill Cosby's coming of age in Philadelphia. William Henry Cosby Jr (born July 12 1937 is an American Comedian, Actor, Author, Television producer and Activist. Coming of age is a young person's transition from Adolescence to Adulthood The age at which this transition takes place varies in society as does the nature |
[64] |
| 1973 - 1986 |
Schoolhouse Rock! - America Rock |
ABC series of educational animated short films, designed to teach children about American history through song. Schoolhouse Rock! is a series of animated musical educational short films that aired during Saturday morning children's programming on U The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. "Fireworks" deals with the signing of the Declaration of Independence, while "Preamble" covers the drafting of the Constitution. This article is about declarations of independence in general The Constitution of the United States of America is the supreme Law of the United States. The chorus to "Preamble" is a verbatim recitation (less four words) of the actual Preamble to the Constitution. Aired between Saturday morning cartoons on a rotating basis along with other Schoolhouse Rock! short films. |
[65] |
| 1976 - 1978 |
The Tony Randall Show |
ABC sitcom. The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. |
[66] |
| 1979 |
Blacks in America: With All Deliberate Speed? |
CBS News two-part documentary. CBS News is the news division of American Television and Radio network CBS. In Part 2, Ed Bradley travels to his hometown of Philadelphia, to assess how African-Americans have fared in the 25 years following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education, which outlawed public school segregation. Edward Rudolph Bradley Jr ( June 22, 1941 – November 9, 2006) was an American Journalist, best known for 26 years The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest judicial body in the United States and leads the federal judiciary. Brown v Board of Education of Topeka, 347 US 483 (1954 was a Landmark decision of the United States Supreme Court, which overturned earlier Aired July 25, 1979. |
[67] |
| 1979 - 1980 |
Angie |
ABC sitcom. Angie is an American television sitcom that was originally broadcast by the ABC network from February 1979 until The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. |
[68] |
| 1981 - 1987 |
Dancin' on Air |
Dance and music show, aired locally weekdays on WPHL-TV (Philadelphia). WPHL-TV, channel 17 is a television station in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, owned by the Tribune Company and currently affiliated with News Corporation -owned |
[69] |
| 1983 |
Grace Kelly |
ABC made-for-television movie. The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. Biopic chronicling the life of actress Grace Kelly, from her childhood in Philadelphia until her wedding to Prince Rainier of Monaco. A biographical motion picture &mdash often shortened to biopic &mdash is a film that dramatizes the life of an actual person or people Grace Patricia Kelly (later Grace Princess of Monaco; November 12 1929 &ndash September 14 1982 was an Academy Award -winning American film and Rainier III Prince of Monaco (Rainier Louis Henri Maxence Bertrand Grimaldi 31 May 1923 &ndash 6 April 2005) styled His Serene Highness For other uses see Monaco (disambiguation Monaco, officially the Principality of Monaco ( French: Principauté de Monaco; Monégasque |
[70] |
| 1984 - 1989 |
Brothers |
Showtime comedy series. Brothers is a television sitcom that originally aired on the American cable network Showtime from July 13 1984 to July 25 1989 Showtime is a subscription television Brand used by a number of channels and platforms around the world but primarily refers to a group of channels in the United |
[71] |
| 1985 |
Live Aid |
Multi-venue benefit rock concert held on July 13, 1985 to aid famine relief in Ethiopia. Live Aid was a multi-venue rock music concert held on. The event was organized by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia NOTE This intro is the result of careful NPOV work Please do not make potentially controversial edits to it without first discussing on the talk page One of the major venues was JFK Stadium in Philadelphia. John F Kennedy Stadium (or JFK Stadium) was an open-air stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that stood from 1925 to 1992 Concert was broadcast live to 1. 5 billion viewers in over 100 countries. |
[72] |
| 1986 - 1991 |
Amen |
NBC sitcom. Amen is an American Television Sitcom produced by Carson Productions that ran from September 27, 1986 to The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's |
[73] |
| 1986 - 1993 |
Double Dare |
Nickelodeon game show for children. Nickelodeon (commonly referred to as Nick) is an American Cable television network owned by Viacom International, founded in 1977 as Pinwheel Originated from the studios of PBS member station WHYY-TV (Philadelphia). The Public Broadcasting Service ( PBS) is a Non-profit Public broadcasting Television service with 354 member TV stations in the For the former channel 12 in Wilmington see WVUE (Delaware. WHYY-TV, channel 12 is a Non-commercial, PBS member station licensed |
[74] |
| 1987 |
Frontline |
PBS documentary series. Frontline is a public affairs television program of varying length produced at WGBH in Boston Massachusetts, and distributed through the The Public Broadcasting Service ( PBS) is a Non-profit Public broadcasting Television service with 354 member TV stations in the Episode entitled "The Bombing of West Philly" examines the 1985 bombing of the MOVE house by the Philadelphia Police Department. MOVE is an organization formed in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, in 1972 by John Africa and Donald Glassey The Philadelphia Police Department ( PPD) is the Police agency responsible for law enforcement and investigations within the City of Philadelphia Pennsylvania Aired May 5, 1987. |
[75] |
| 1987 - 1988 |
Bustin' Loose |
Syndicated sitcom. Based on the Richard Pryor film. Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor III ( December 1, 1940 &ndash December 10, 2005) was an American Comedian, Actor |
[76] |
| 1987 - 1991 |
thirtysomething |
ABC drama. Thirtysomething is an American Television drama about a group of Baby boomers in their thirties The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. |
[77] |
| 1989 - 1991 |
Shannon's Deal |
NBC drama. Shannon's Deal was a Drama on American Television about a successful Philadelphia corporate lawyer named Jack Shannon ( Jamey Sheridan The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's |
[78] |
| 1990 - 1996 |
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air |
NBC sitcom. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is an award winning American television sitcom that originally aired on NBC from September 10 1990 to May 20 1996 The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Frequent references to the titular character's hometown of Philadelphia, including the West Philadelphia section (which is mentioned in the theme song). West Philadelphia is a section of the City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. |
[79] |
| 1992 |
You Bet Your Life |
Syndicated game show hosted by Bill Cosby (remake of the original, hosted by Groucho Marx). You Bet Your Life is an American Radio and Television Quiz show. William Henry Cosby Jr (born July 12 1937 is an American Comedian, Actor, Author, Television producer and Activist. |
[80] |
| 1993 - 2000 |
Boy Meets World |
ABC sitcom. Boy Meets World was an American Television sitcom that chronicles the events and everyday life lessons of Cory Matthews, who grows up from a The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. |
[81] |
| 1994 |
The Oprah Winfrey Show |
Syndicated talk show. The Oprah Winfrey Show is a United States syndicated Talk show, hosted and produced by its namesake Oprah Winfrey, and is the highest-rated Episode highlighting the city of Philadelphia aired May 23, 1994. |
[82] |
| 1994 |
Philly Heat |
ABC miniseries about members of the Philadelphia Fire Department. The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. The Philadelphia Fire Department provides firefighting service within the city of Philadelphia Pennsylvania. |
[83] |
| 1995 - 1997 |
Brotherly Love |
NBC/WB sitcom. Brotherly Love is a sitcom that ran from 1995 - 1997. It starred Joey Lawrence, Matthew Lawrence, Andrew Lawrence The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's |
[84] |
| 1996 |
Mumia Abu-Jamal: A Case for Reasonable Doubt? |
HBO documentary. Examines the conviction and death sentence of journalist/activist Mumia Abu-Jamal for the 1981 murder of Philadelphia police officer Daniel Faulkner. Mumia Abu-Jamal (born Wesley Cook on April 24 1954 is an American who was convicted and sentenced to death for the 1981 murder of police officer Daniel Daniel J Faulkner ( December 21, 1955 &ndash December 9, 1981) was a Police officer in the American city of |
[85] |
| 1998 |
Africans in America: America's Journey Through Slavery |
PBS miniseries/documentary. The Public Broadcasting Service ( PBS) is a Non-profit Public broadcasting Television service with 354 member TV stations in the Part 3, entitled "Brotherly Love", examines colonial Philadelphia and its community of free African-Americans. |
[86] |
| 1998 |
The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon |
ABC made-for-television movie. The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon (also known as The Philadelphia Phenomenon) is a 1998 television movie starring The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. |
[87] |
| 1999 |
The Hunt for the Unicorn Killer |
NBC miniseries. The Hunt for the Unicorn Killer is a thriller/drama TV miniseries that first aired in 1999 in two parts The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Dramatizes the 1977 murder of Holly Maddux and the decades-long pursuit of her accused killer, environmental activist Ira Einhorn. Ira Samuel Einhorn, aka "The Unicorn Killer" (born May 15, 1940) is a former American activist of the 1960s and 1970s who is now serving a life |
[88] |
| 2000 - 2006 |
Strong Medicine |
Lifetime Television medical drama. For the Arthur Hailey novel see Strong Medicine (novel Strong Medicine is a medical drama with a focus Lifetime Television is an American Television network devoted to movies, sitcoms and Dramas all of which are either geared toward |
[89] |
| 2001 |
Carmen: A Hip Hopera |
MTV made-for-television musical, starring Beyoncé Knowles and Mekhi Phifer. Carmen A Hip Hopera is a 2001 Musical film produced for television by MTV and directed by Robert Townsend. MTV ( Music Television) is an American Cable television network based in New York City. Beyoncé Giselle Knowles (born September 4 1981 commonly known as Beyoncé (biːˈɑn Mekhi Thira Phifer (born December 29, 1974 a non-profit organization established in 2000 to provide educational resources to universities in Africa. Modern interpretation of Georges Bizet's opera Carmen, set in modern Philadelphia and Los Angeles. Georges Bizet (25 October 1838 – 3 June 1875 was a French Composer and Pianist of the Romantic era Carmen is a French Opéra comique by Georges Bizet. The Libretto is by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy, based |
[90] |
| 2001 - 2002 |
Philly |
ABC drama. Philly is a Television series created by Steven Bochco that focused on a criminal defense attorney The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. |
[91] |
| 2002 - 2005 |
American Dreams |
NBC drama. American Dreams is an American Television Drama program broadcast on the NBC Television network. The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's American Bandstand's presence in Philadelphia in the 1960s is central to the major premise of the series. American Bandstand was a Television show that aired in various versions from 1952 to 1989 hosted from 1957 until its final season by Dick Clark The 1960s decade refers to the years from the beginning of 1960 to the end of 1969 |
[92] |
| 2002 - 2004 |
Hack |
CBS drama. Not to be confused with.hack, the multimedia franchise of a similar name Hack is a Television series that aired CBS Broadcasting Inc ( CBS) is an American radio and Television network. |
[93] |
| 2003 - present |
Cold Case |
CBS drama. Cold Case is an American Police procedural Television series revolving around a fictionalized Philadelphia Police Department division CBS Broadcasting Inc ( CBS) is an American radio and Television network. |
[94] |
| 2004 |
The Big House |
ABC sitcom. The Big House is a short-lived Prime time television series that ran on the ABC television network in April 2004, lasting only six episodes The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. |
[95] |
| 2004 - present |
Living It Up with Patti LaBelle |
TV One lifestyle show. For other uses see TV1 disambiguation TV One is a television network based in Silver Spring, Maryland and primarily Moderate number of the episodes highlight persons and places from the host's hometown of Philadelphia. |
[96] |
| 2004 - 2005 |
The Real World: Philadelphia |
MTV reality series. The Real World Philadelphia is the fifteenth season of MTV 's popular Reality television series The Real World, which focuses MTV ( Music Television) is an American Cable television network based in New York City. |
[97] |
| 2005 |
Live 8 |
Multi-venue benefit pop music concert held on July 2, 2005 as a means of pressuring the G8 nations to: increase aid to Africa, negotiate fairer trade rules, and cancel the debt of the world's poorest nations. On 2 July, 2005, a Live 8 concert was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States in front of the Philadelphia Museum of One of the major venues was the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The Philadelphia Museum of Art, located at the west end of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia 's Fairmount Park, was established in 1876 Concert was broadcast intermittently in the United States on MTV and VH1. MTV ( Music Television) is an American Cable television network based in New York City. VH1 (known as VH-1 Video Hits One from 1985 to 1994 and VH1 Music First until 2003) is an American Cable television |
[98] |
| 2005 |
The Amazing Race: Family Edition |
CBS reality series. The Amazing Race 8 (titled The Amazing Race Family Edition) was the eighth installment of the popular reality television show The Amazing Race CBS Broadcasting Inc ( CBS) is an American radio and Television network. The first leg of the race ended in Philadelphia. |
[99] |
| 2005 - present |
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia |
FX sitcom. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is an American television sitcom created by Rob McElhenney and developed by McElhenney and Glenn Howerton FX (for Fox eXtended is the name of a number of related subscription TV channels owned by News Corporation 's Fox Entertainment Group. |
[100] |
| 2006 - 2007 |
The Class |
CBS sitcom. The Class is an Emmy Award -nominated Sitcom which premiered at 800 p CBS Broadcasting Inc ( CBS) is an American radio and Television network. |
[101] |
| 2006 - present |
'Til Death |
Fox sitcom. ’Til Death is an American Sitcom on the FOX network which premiered on September 7, 2006 and is written and executive-produced The characters have telephone numbers with area code 215, indicating that the setting is the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Area codes 215 and 267 are Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Telephone Area codes which serve the Southeast corner of the state including the city |
[102] |
| 2008 |
American Idol 7 |
Fox reality series. The seventh season of American Idol, the annual reality show and singing competition began on January 15, 2008 and concluded Northeast regional auditions held at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia. The Wachovia Center, formerly known as the CoreStates Center and the First Union Center, is an indoor arena located in Philadelphia Pennsylvania Aired on January 15, 2008. |
[103] |
| 2008 |
Parking Wars |
A&E Network reality series spotlighting the Philadelphia Parking Authority. Parking Wars is a reality television series which airs on the A&E television network A&E is a cable and Satellite television network with headquarters in Manhattan and offices in Stamford, Atlanta, |
[104] |
| 2008 |
Halls of Fame |
Drama on The N network. Halls of Fame is an upcoming musical television series slated to premiere in 2008 on The N. Upcoming series inspired by the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts. The Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts is a Magnet school in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Chris "Ludacris" Bridges will serve as co-executive producer. |
[105] |
