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51. Dragnet 1967 (1967–1970)
TV-14 | 30 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Police Detective Sgt. Joe Friday and his partners investigate crimes in Los Angeles.
Stars: Jack Webb, Harry Morgan, Don Ross, Marco Lopez
Votes: 3,417
52. Arena (1975– )
60 min | Documentary
Wide-ranging arts program.
Stars: Gavin Millar, Kenneth Tynan, John Walters, Jonathan Miller
Votes: 320
53. Nichols (1971–1972)
60 min | Western
In 1914, Nichols, a soldier, sick of killing, returns to his Arizona hometown, and is serving as Sheriff by the Ketcham clan, who run the area. Nichols, who doesn't believe in toting a gun, scoots around via a Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
Stars: James Garner, Margot Kidder, Neva Patterson, John Beck
Votes: 348
54. Schlitz Playhouse (1951–1959)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Originally billed as "Playhouse of the Stars" this long running anthology series was originally presented live from New York City. Irene Dunne was briefly the hostess in 1952, and the show frequently used Broadway performers in classic stories.
Stars: James Mason, Irene Dunne, Robert Paige, Walter Coy
Votes: 338
55. The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950–1955)
60 min | Comedy, Romance
This was a Colgate-sponsored comedy hour that featured many notable comedians and entertainers of the era as guest stars.
Stars: Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Al Goodman, Eddie Cantor
Votes: 591
56. Beulah (1950–1953)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy
The misadventures of a maid named Beulah.
Stars: Ethel Waters, Louise Beavers, Amanda Randolph, Ernest Whitman
Votes: 162
57. Big Town (1950–1956)
TV-MA | 30 min | Drama
"Big Town" was a long-running, highly-successful network radio series (1937- 1952) and film series ("I Cover the Underworld," "Underworld After Dark," and "Underworld Scandal") before ... See full summary »
Stars: Patrick McVey, Mark Stevens, Jane Nigh, Mary K. Wells
Votes: 58
58. Kids Are People, Too (1978–1988)
TV-G | 90 min | Family, Talk-Show
A teen oriented variety show.
Stars: Sonny Melendrez, Billy Dee Williams, Michael Young, Irene Cara
Votes: 58
59. Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Angie Dickinson (1977 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Dean Martin and Friends roast Angie Dickinson
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dean Martin, Angie Dickinson, Eve Arden, Joey Bishop
Votes: 73
60.
Chico and the Man (1974–1978)
Episode:
Long Live the Man
(1975)
TV-G | Comedy
Ed reads his own obituary and learns just how many mourners he would have if he died.
Director: Jack Donohue | Stars: Jack Albertson, Freddie Prinze, Roger C. Carmel, Isaac Ruiz
Votes: 18
61.
Mannix (1967–1975)
Episode:
The Green Man
(1974)
TV-PG | 52 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Mannix, Federal Agents (and violent associates), race to find a missing counterfeiter, who took off with the printing plates for creating the illegal currency.
Director: Reza Badiyi | Stars: Mike Connors, Gail Fisher, Scott Marlowe, Elisha Cook Jr.
Votes: 89
62.
McMillan & Wife (1971–1977)
Episode:
Downshift to Danger
(1974)
TV-PG | 95 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
When multi-millionaire Maxwell Abbott dies, he arranges for 5 couples to participate in a winner-take-all automobile rally using his collection of classic cars. The prize: the vintage cars ... See full summary »
Director: Lou Antonio | Stars: Rock Hudson, Susan Saint James, John Schuck, Nancy Walker
Votes: 128
63.
The New Scooby-Doo Movies (1972–1973)
Episode:
The Loch Ness Mess
(1972)
TV-G | 43 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
While visiting Shaggy's great uncle Nath, the gang bumps again into the Harlem Globetrotters and a Loch Ness monster.
Directors: Joseph Barbera, William Hanna | Stars: Nicole Jaffe, Casey Kasem, Don Messick, Heather North
Votes: 184
64.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Joan Rivers/Orson Bean/Charles Nelson Reilly/Scatman Crothers
(1975)
TV-14 | 58 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Father Time pays a visit. Joan Rivers discusses her recent trip to Mexico; Orson Bean describes an encounter with a butterfly; Charles Nelson Reilly recalls theatrical mishaps; Scatman Crothers comments on his planned Broadway show.
Director: Bobby Quinn | Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Joan Rivers
Votes: 25
65.
Vega$ (1978–1981)
Episode:
The Usurper
(1979)
Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dan comes looking for Roth and finds a man named Rodmore in charge. So Dan tries to find Roth to find out what's going on but he appears to have vanished. So he tries to find out why Roth ... See full summary »
Director: Don Chaffey | Stars: Robert Urich, Greg Morris, Bart Braverman, Phyllis Davis
Votes: 71
66.
Hong Kong Phooey (1974–1975)
Episode:
Dr. Disguiso/The Incredible Mr. Shrink
(1974)
TV-G | 21 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A villainous master of disguise is using his skills for a number of bank robberies. An evil businessman bullies the whole town by making everyone buying his umbrellas.
Director: Charles Nichols | Stars: Scatman Crothers, Kathy Gori, Joe E. Ross, Paul Winchell
Votes: 42
67.
Hong Kong Phooey (1974–1975)
Episode:
Iron Head, the Robot/Cotton Pickin' Pocket Picker
(1974)
TV-G | 21 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A crook orders his robot to steal every safe in town. Hong Kong Phooey is in pursuit that brings him in the crook's gym. Phooey is sent to capture legendary pickpocket Fingers Fazoo.
Director: Charles Nichols | Stars: Scatman Crothers, Kathy Gori, Joe E. Ross
Votes: 49
68.
The Transformers (1984–1987)
Episode:
Megatron's Master Plan: Part 1
(1985)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The Decepticons convince the humans that the Autobots are the true enemies, with the help of a greedy candidate for mayor, named Sean Burger.
Directors: Andy Kim, Bob Kirk, Al Kouzel, Bob Matz, Norm McCabe, Margaret Nichols, Karen Peterson, Tom Ray, Robert Shellhorn, Bob Treat, Terry Lennon | Stars: Jack Angel, Michael Bell, Corey Burton, Christopher Collins
Votes: 137
69.
The Transformers (1984–1987)
Episode:
Megatron's Master Plan: Part 2
(1985)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
With the Autobots destroyed by the sun, the Decepticons claim the Earth for their own and make the humans into their slaves.
Directors: Andy Kim, Bob Kirk, Al Kouzel, Bob Matz, Norm McCabe, Margaret Nichols, Karen Peterson, Tom Ray, Robert Shellhorn, Bob Treat, Terry Lennon | Stars: Jack Angel, Michael Bell, Corey Burton, Victor Caroli
Votes: 138
70. Bewitched (1964–1972)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
A witch married to an ordinary man cannot resist using her magic powers to solve the problems her family faces.
Stars: Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, Dick Sargent, Agnes Moorehead
Votes: 24,426
71. The Shootist (1976)
PG | 100 min | Drama, Romance, Western
A dying gunfighter spends his last days looking for a way to die with a minimum of pain and a maximum of dignity.
Director: Don Siegel | Stars: John Wayne, Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard, James Stewart
Votes: 26,873
72. The New Scooby-Doo Movies (1972– )
TV-G | 83 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The Mystery Inc. gang investigate more supernatural sightings with various guest stars and characters.
Stars: Nicole Jaffe, Casey Kasem, Don Messick, Heather North
Votes: 5,640
73. Toma (1973–1974)
60 min | Crime, Drama
This series Is based on the real-life story of New Jersey detective David Toma. Toma was a master of disguise and undercover work. Toma himself made a cameo appearance in many episodes.
Stars: Tony Musante, Simon Oakland, Susan Strasberg, David Toma
Votes: 216
74. Lux Video Theatre (1950–1959)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Live dramatic shows featuring Hollywood stars, adaptations of motion pictures, and a host accompanying. The host would introduce each act, and would conduct an interview with the stars at the end of the play.
Stars: Ken Carpenter, Jay Jackson, Otto Kruger, Gordon MacRae
Votes: 154
75. Sammy and Company (1975–1977)
Unrated | 90 min | Comedy, Music
Sammy and Company was a variety and talk-show program hosted by the American singer, dancer, and comedian Sammy Davis Jr. from 1975 to 1977.
Stars: Sammy Davis Jr., William B. Williams, George Rhodes, Lola Falana
Votes: 32
76.
Arena (1975– )
Episode:
Making 'The Shining'
(1980)
35 min | Documentary
A look behind the scenes during the making of The Shining (1980).
Director: Vivian Kubrick | Stars: Jack Nicholson, Vivian Kubrick, Terry Needham, Stanley Kubrick
Votes: 2,387
77.
Bourbon Street Beat (1959–1960)
Episode:
The Mourning Cloak
(1959)
60 min | Crime, Drama
Rex gets a strange note care of his office assistance requesting he come out to an old run down plantation house. It becomes obvious very quickly something is very wrong at the house especially when former employees turn up dead.
Director: James V. Kern | Stars: Richard Long, Andrew Duggan, Arlene Howell, Van Williams
Votes: 18
78.
Chico and the Man (1974–1978)
Episode:
The Americanization of Charo
(1978)
TV-G | Comedy
Director: Jack Donohue | Stars: Jack Albertson, Scatman Crothers, Gabriel Melgar, Charo
Votes: 9
79.
Hotel (1983–1988)
Episode:
Confrontations
(1983)
Drama, Romance
Some of the hotel's guests who are part of a convention, are treating some of the guests in a strange manner. It's later revealed that they are bigots. Mrs. Cabot decides to treat them as ... See full summary »
Director: Harry Harris | Stars: James Brolin, Connie Sellecca, Shea Farrell, Nathan Cook
Votes: 41
80.
Hong Kong Phooey (1974–1975)
Episode:
Mr. Tornado/The Little Crook Who Wasn't There
(1974)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Phooey is on the tracks of a super-villain who robs banks by using his tornado-strength lung power. Phooey is called to track down a criminal who can disappear without a trace.
Director: Charles Nichols | Stars: Scatman Crothers, Kathy Gori, Joe E. Ross
Votes: 40
81.
Hong Kong Phooey (1974–1975)
Episode:
The Claw/Hong Kong Phooey vs. Hong Kong Phooey
(1974)
TV-G | 21 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Phooey investigates a mechanical claw that is stealing gold from the National Bank. An impostor starts to claim all of Phooey's rewards for fighting crime.
Director: Charles Nichols | Stars: Scatman Crothers, Kathy Gori, Don Messick, Joe E. Ross
Votes: 42
82.
The Transformers (1984–1987)
Episode:
More Than Meets the Eye: Part 1
(1984)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
As the Energon supply runs low on the planet Cybertron, the Autobots leave to find a new energy source. Their enemies, the Decepticons, follow. After a vicious battle in space, both of their ships crash land on Earth.
Director: John Gibbs | Stars: Michael Bell, Corey Burton, Victor Caroli, Christopher Collins
Votes: 376
83.
Paw Paws (1985–1986)
Episode:
Waif Goodbye to the Paw Paws
(1985)
TV-Y | Animation, Adventure, Family
Directors: Arthur Davis, Oscar Dufau, Don Lusk, Carl Urbano, Rudy Zamora, Alan Zaslove, Ray Patterson | Stars: Don Messick, Frank Welker, Susan Blu, Ruth Buzzi
Votes: 5
84.
Johnny Midnight (1960)
Episode:
X Equals Murder
(1960)
30 min | Crime, Drama
Johnny Midnight is hired by a woman fearing for her husband's life. But Johnny's investigation uncovers more than the concerned wife ever anticipated, putting Johnny's life in danger..
Director: Robert Stevens | Stars: Edmond O'Brien, Richard Coogan, Harry Townes, Viveca Lindfors
Votes: 12
85. Magnum, P.I. (1980–1988)
TV-PG | 48 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
The adventures of a Hawaii-based private investigator.
Stars: Tom Selleck, John Hillerman, Roger E. Mosley, Larry Manetti
Votes: 28,999
86. Celebrity Bowling (1971–1977)
TV-14 | 30 min | Family, Game-Show, Sport
Exactly what the name implied celebrities participate in a regulation game of bowling.
Stars: Jed Allan, Dave Davis, Cheryl Robinson, Dick Martin
Votes: 154
87. Missing Children: A Mother's Story (1982 TV Movie)
92 min | Drama
A young mother hands her children into what she thinks is a childcare center while she finds a new home, but returns to find that they have been adopted out without her knowledge.
Director: Dick Lowry | Stars: Mare Winningham, Polly Holliday, John Anderson, Kate Capshaw
Votes: 106
88. Trollkins (1981)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation
Stars: Frank Welker, Kenneth Mars, Peter Cullen, Scatman Crothers
Votes: 67
89.
Benson (1979–1986)
Episode:
In the Red
(1982)
TV-G | Comedy, Family
Benson's being audited by the IRS. The IRS agent handling him disallows most of the exemptions puts on his form because Benson lost his records.
Director: John Rich | Stars: Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Missy Gold
Votes: 28
90.
Chico and the Man (1974–1978)
Episode:
The Big Brush-Off
(1976)
TV-G | Comedy
Chico is attracted to a girl who rebuffs him because of his resemblance to her former fiancé.
Director: Jack Donohue | Stars: Jack Albertson, Freddie Prinze, Tony Orlando, Scatman Crothers
Votes: 16
91.
The New Scooby-Doo Movies (1972–1973)
Episode:
The Haunted Candy Factory
(1973)
TV-G | 43 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Cass Elliot's candy factory is haunted by ghosts.
Stars: Cass Elliot, Nicole Jaffe, Casey Kasem, Don Messick
Votes: 165
92.
The Transformers (1984–1987)
Episode:
Dinobot Island: Part 2
(1985)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
When the Decepticons begin to steal the energy from Dinobot Island, time warps begin to appear all over the world releasing more prehistoric civilizations into modern times.
Directors: Andy Kim, Bob Kirk, Al Kouzel, Bob Matz, Norm McCabe, Margaret Nichols, Karen Peterson, Tom Ray, Robert Shellhorn, Bob Treat, Terry Lennon | Stars: Jack Angel, Michael Bell, Gregg Berger, Corey Burton
Votes: 148
93.
The Transformers (1984–1987)
Episode:
S.O.S. Dinobots
(1984)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
After finding dinosaur bones hidden near their base, the Autobots decide to create mechanical dinosaurs called the Dinobots.
Director: John Walker | Stars: Michael Bell, Gregg Berger, Corey Burton, Christopher Collins
Votes: 213
94.
The Paper Chase (1978–1986)
Episode:
Lasting Impressions
(1985)
60 min | Drama
Golden is working on his first case at a law firm. It involves a pharmaceutical manufacturer who's suing a TV news show that aired a story that claims one of his products is defective. But ... See full summary »
Director: John Herzfeld | Stars: John Houseman, James Stephens, Tom Fitzsimmons, James Keane
Votes: 15
95.
The Transformers (1984–1987)
Episode:
Cosmic Rust
(1985)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Megatron gets hit by some meteor fragments. The areas that were hit begin to rust. The Decepticons capture Perceptor to find a cure for their leader. But once cured, Megatron hatches a scheme to infect the Autobots with Cosmic Rust.
Directors: Andy Kim, Bob Kirk, Al Kouzel, Bob Matz, Norm McCabe, Margaret Nichols, Karen Peterson, Tom Ray, Robert Shellhorn, Bob Treat, Terry Lennon | Stars: Charlie Adler, Jack Angel, Michael Bell, Roger C. Carmel
Votes: 119
96.
The Transformers (1984–1987)
Episode:
The Golden Lagoon
(1985)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The Decepitcons coat themselves with electrum that they find in a golden lagoon. They become impervious to laser fire and attack the Autobots.
Directors: Andy Kim, Bob Kirk, Al Kouzel, Bob Matz, Norm McCabe, Margaret Nichols, Karen Peterson, Tom Ray, Robert Shellhorn, Bob Treat, Terry Lennon | Stars: Jack Angel, Michael Bell, Gregg Berger, Corey Burton
Votes: 135
97.
The Transformers (1984–1987)
Episode:
More Than Meets the Eye: Part 2
(1984)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The Decepticons try to gather every bit of energy that they can, from Earth, in order to get back to Cybertron. The Autobots, along with their new human allies, try to stop them.
Director: John Gibbs | Stars: Michael Bell, Corey Burton, Victor Caroli, Christopher Collins
Votes: 286
98.
The Transformers (1984–1987)
Episode:
More Than Meets the Eye: Part 3
(1984)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The Autobots make one last stand to stop the Decepticons from returning to Cybertron.
Director: John Gibbs | Stars: Michael Bell, Corey Burton, Victor Caroli, Christopher Collins
Votes: 266
99. Mannix (1967–1975)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Private detective Joe Mannix uses force to solve crimes.
Stars: Mike Connors, Gail Fisher, Ward Wood, Ron Nyman
Votes: 4,293
100. Scooby's Laff-A Lympics (1977– )
TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Short, Action
The various Hanna Barbera characters compete in their own version of the Olympic Games.
Stars: Marilyn Schreffler, Casey Kasem, Don Messick, Heather North
Votes: 1,666