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51. The United States Steel Hour (1953–1963)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
In this live drama series, over two hundred live plays, covering all aspects of society, were shown.
Stars: Richard Kiley, Betsy Palmer, Gene Hackman, Edward Andrews
Votes: 198
52. The Man (1972)
G | 93 min | Drama
An African-American senator becomes the designated survivor of a tragic accident that kills the President of the United States. Now the first black President, he attempts to end the bigotry and divide standing in his way.
Director: Joseph Sargent | Stars: James Earl Jones, Martin Balsam, Burgess Meredith, Lew Ayres
Votes: 414
53. American Nightmares (2018)
Not Rated | 90 min | Comedy, Horror
Mr. Malevolent hacks into two millennials' computers and forces them to watch horror tales.
Directors: Rusty Cundieff, Darin Scott | Stars: Danny Trejo, Nichelle Nichols, Jared Kusnitz, Michael Felix
Votes: 844
54. Kraft Theatre (1947–1958)
60 min | Drama
A well-received anthology series presenting live television dramas.
Stars: Ed Herlihy, Vaughn Taylor, Valerie Cossart, Dan Morgan
Votes: 223
55. BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950–1959)
Drama
Series of television plays performed live.
Stars: Richard Caldicot, George Woodbridge, Robert Brown, Michael Brennan
Votes: 180
56. Catnado (2022)
Thriller
It's like Sharknado, but with cats.
Directors: Curtis Everitt, Donald Farmer, Blair Kelly, James M. Myers, Melvin Pittman, Tim Ritter, Jerry Williams, Logan Winton | Stars: Rebecca Rinehart, Blair Kelly, Joshua Gotte, Erica Rowell Green
Votes: 27
57. The Salamander (1981)
Not Rated | 103 min | Thriller
An Italian policeman investigates a series of murders involving people in prominent positions. Left behind at each murder scene is a drawing of a salamander. The policeman begins to suspect... See full summary »
Director: Peter Zinner | Stars: Franco Nero, Anthony Quinn, Martin Balsam, Sybil Danning
Votes: 1,103
58. A Storm in Summer (2000 TV Movie)
94 min | Drama
An old Jewish shop owner Mr. Shaddick ('Peter Falk') suddenly finds himself responsible for a little black boy named Herman Washington ('Aaron Meek') trying to escape the chaos of Harlem as... See full summary »
Director: Robert Wise | Stars: Peter Falk, Andrew McCarthy, Nastassja Kinski, Ruby Dee
Votes: 516
59. The Garry Moore Show (1958–1967)
60 min | Comedy, Family
Variety show hosted by Garry Moore with famous guests.
Stars: Garry Moore, The George Becker Singers, The Ernie Flatt Dancers, Durward Kirby
Votes: 144
60. BBC Sunday-Night Play (1960–1963)
60 min | Drama
BBC Sunday-Night Play is the anthology drama series which replaced Sunday Night Theatre in 1960.
Stars: Brian Rix, Joby Blanshard, Cyril Luckham, John Bennett
Votes: 133
61. Donahue (1967–1995)
60 min | Talk-Show
Phil Donahue's show started off similar to other shows of its day, featuring celebrities and musical acts, but he soon started pushing the envelope by discussing health and social topics previously considered taboo.
Stars: Phil Donahue, Bob Hope, Maria von Trapp, Sammy Davis Jr.
Votes: 409
62. The Danny Kaye Show (1963–1967)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Primary focus on the multi-talented Kaye - singing and dancing his way through comedy skits and monologues - assisted by semi-regular guests, singers, dancers and orchestra.
Stars: Danny Kaye, Sally Stevens, Harvey Korman, Joyce Van Patten
Votes: 212
63. The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau (1966–1987)
60 min | Documentary, Adventure
The aquatic explorations of Jacques-Yves Cousteau and the crew of the Calypso.
Stars: Jacques-Yves Cousteau, Rod Serling, Georges Wilson, Joseph Campanella
Votes: 483
64. Time Travelers (1976 TV Movie)
78 min | Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller
During an outbreak of a contagious disease in 1976, two scientists are sent back in time to 1871, when a Chicago doctor apparently had the cure for it.
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Sam Groom, Tom Hallick, Francine York, Booth Colman
Votes: 534
65. The Doomsday Flight (1966 TV Movie)
Approved | 93 min | Crime, Thriller
A bomb on board an airliner has an altitude-sensitive trigger. Unless a ransom is paid, it will explode when the plane descends to land.
Director: William A. Graham | Stars: Jack Lord, Edmond O'Brien, Katherine Crawford, John Saxon
Votes: 397
66. Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951–1978)
Comedy, Drama
Probably the longest-running anthology series on television, the "Hallmark Hall of Fame" has been presenting television dramatizations of famous plays and books, as well as original programs especially written for the series, since 1951.
Stars: Sarah Churchill, Howard Wierum, Frank Daly, Robert Daggett
Votes: 339
67. The Stops Along the Way
Mystery | Announced
Follows a man who travels back and forth through the 20th century to take part in historic events.
68. Danger (1950–1955)
30 min | Drama
Live psychological and murder mystery dramas, and one of the first U.S. television dramas to make effective use of background music.
Stars: Dick Stark, Edward Binns, Richard Kiley, Joseph Anthony
Votes: 102
69. Planet of the Apes Test Reel (1966)
9 min | Short, Sci-Fi
A make-up test to determine the feasibility of "Planet of the Apes".
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: James Brolin, Linda Harrison, Charlton Heston, Edward G. Robinson
Votes: 23
70. Encounter with the Unknown (1972)
PG | 90 min | Horror, Mystery
Three eerie tales based on actual events are enacted in this film. First, three college students play a prank on a geeky classmate, who is accidentally shot and killed. His vengeful mother ... See full summary »
Director: Harry Thomason | Stars: Rod Serling, Robert Ginnaven, Gary Brockette, John Leslie
Votes: 679
71. Armstrong Circle Theatre (1950–1963)
60 min | Drama
Documentary dramas, plays that were based on true stories, were the forte of Armstrong Circle Theater. Many movie actors and actresses got their start here.
Stars: Douglas Edwards, Sandy Becker, Bob Sherry, John Cameron Swayze
Votes: 124
72. The All New Truth or Consequences (1950–1988)
30 min | Game-Show
Contestants must perform an embarrassing stunt if they fail to answer a question correctly.
Stars: Bob Barker, Jack Bailey, Ralph Edwards, Jerry Lawrence
Votes: 98
73. The Mike Wallace Interview (1957–1960)
30 min | Talk-Show
The Mike Wallace Interview is a series of 30-minute television interviews conducted by host Mike Wallace from 1957 to 1960. Before The Mike Wallace Interview was televised nationally on ... See full summary »
Stars: Mike Wallace, Cyrus Eaton, Bennett Cerf, Alexander de Seversky
Votes: 33
74. Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958–1960)
60 min | Drama
An anthology series hosted by Betty Furness in the first season, and Desi Arnaz in the second. Stories came from several genres, often based on fact. A two part episode was spun off as the popular show The Untouchables (1959).
Stars: Desi Arnaz, Betty Furness, Bruce Gordon, Keenan Wynn
Votes: 143
75. UFOs: Past, Present, and Future (1974)
94 min | Documentary
"What you are witnessing is based on fact. Some will find it fascinating, some will find it frightening: but it is all true."
Director: Ray Rivas | Stars: William T. Coleman, Rod Serling
Votes: 66
76. The Yellow Canary (1963)
93 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Arrogant pop singer Andy (Pat Boone) is about to be divorced by his wife (Barbara Eden), who treats his staff badly. On the same night he starts a job at a theater in Los Angeles, his ... See full summary »
Director: Buzz Kulik | Stars: Pat Boone, Barbara Eden, Steve Forrest, Jack Klugman
Votes: 116
77. Jane Wyman Presents the Fireside Theatre (1955–1958)
30 min | Drama
An anthology series hosted by Jane Wyman.
Stars: Jane Wyman, Paul Bryar, Tim Graham, Simon Scott
Votes: 69
78. Blood Money (1957 TV Movie)
90 min | Action, Drama
"Mountain" McClintock is over the hill as a boxer, but his corrupt manager keeps putting him back in the ring.
Director: Ralph Nelson | Stars: Michael Caine, Sean Connery, Jacqueline Hill, George Margo
Votes: 101
79. You Don't Say (1963–1975)
TV-G | 30 min | Game-Show
Two teams of two players compete against each other to determine the name of a famous person. One member of the team, who knew the answer, would give clues to his or her teammate.
Stars: Tom Kennedy, John Harlan, Pat Carroll, Betty White
Votes: 48
80. Keep on Truckin' (1975– )
60 min | Music, Comedy
A summer replacement series with a four week run. It was a mix of musical performances plus a showcase for up and coming comedians.
Stars: Billy Crystal, Didi Conn, Gailard Sartain, Rod Serling
Votes: 18
81. The Movie Maker (1964 TV Movie)
91 min | Drama
Rod Serling-scripted struggle between the last film mogul (Rod Steiger) and a new regime.
Director: Ron Winston | Stars: Rod Steiger, Dabney Coleman, Robert Culp, James Dunn
Votes: 47
83. The Linkletter Show (1952–1970)
TV-G | 30 min | Family
Daytime variety show starring Art Linkletter.
Stars: Art Linkletter, Jack Slattery, Edith Head, Jack Linkletter
Votes: 201
84. CBS Reports (1959– )
60 min | Documentary, News
A pioneering TV news program that tackled social and political issues through investigative journalism and in-depth reporting.
Stars: Eric Sevareid, Harry Reasoner, Howard K. Smith, Walter Cronkite
Votes: 44
85. That Regis Philbin Show (1964–1965)
90 min | Music, Talk-Show
Regis Philbin, television's newest star, makes his debut as a national personality tonight on a 90-minute entertainment-variety program.
Stars: Eartha Kitt, Regis Philbin, Don Rickles, Shelley Berman
Votes: 58
86. Incident in an Alley (1962)
Not Rated | 83 min | Crime, Drama
Based on a short story by Rod Serling ("The Twilight Zone"), a cop "mistakenly" kills a 14-year-old boy during a robbery. Although acquitted for the shooting, the cop is haunted by his crime.
Director: Edward L. Cahn | Stars: Chris Warfield, Jacklyn O'Donnell, Harp McGuire, Virginia Christine
Votes: 175
87. The Les Crane Show (1964–1965)
90 min | Talk-Show
The Les Crane Show, was a late-night talk show up against Johnny Carson of The Tonight Show. Les Crane was known as the bad boy of late night, bringing together controversial guests with ... See full summary »
Stars: Les Crane, Marta Curro, Orson Bean, Alexander King
Votes: 32
88. A Town Has Turned to Dust (1998 TV Movie)
Unrated | 90 min | Sci-Fi, Thriller
In a futuristic desert hamlet, a ruthless town boss lynches a falsely accused Native American teen, setting the stage for revolt and a clash with a troubled, drunken sheriff.
Director: Rob Nilsson | Stars: Stephen Lang, Ron Perlman, Gabriel Olds, Judy Collins
Votes: 202
89. A Storm in Summer (1970 TV Movie)
90 min | Drama
An emotionally powerful story written by Rod Serling, about a hostile elderly Jewish man (Peter Ustinov), as the proprietor of an upstate New York delicatessen, who becomes the reluctant ... See full summary »
Director: Buzz Kulik | Stars: Peter Ustinov, N'Gai Dixon, Peter Bonerz, Anne Collings
Votes: 56
90. Gorillaville (2014– )
Animation, Short, Comedy
Best described as "The Three Stooges" meets "Yogi Bear" meets "Planet of the Apes", this show follows the mischievous misadventures of three Precocious Primates: Bobo a retired space Chimp ... See full summary »
Stars: Michael Yavnielli, Ron Yavnieli, Tania Gonzalez, Ethan S. Smith
Votes: 74
91. The David Susskind Show (1958–1987)
Talk-Show
Stars: David Susskind, Mel Brooks, Norman Mailer, Groucho Marx
Votes: 38
92. Ponds Theater (1953– )
60 min | Drama
Stars: Valerie Cossart, Harry Townes, Mildred Dunnock, Carmen Mathews
Votes: 52
93. Ichabod and Me (1961–1962)
30 min | Comedy
Life in a small New England town, as seen through the eyes of the current and formers editors of the local newspaper.
Stars: George Chandler, Robert Sterling, Christine White, Jimmy Hawkins
Votes: 28
94. In the Presence of Mine Enemies (1997 TV Movie)
PG-13 | 100 min | Drama, War
A Rabbi in the Warsaw Ghetto in Poland in 1942 fights to maintain his stance of peace and acceptance of his fellow man despite the growing turmoil and atrocities created by the Germans. ... See full summary »
Director: Joan Micklin Silver | Stars: Armin Mueller-Stahl, Charles Dance, Elina Löwensohn, Chad Lowe
Votes: 363
95. In Search of Ancient Astronauts (1973 TV Movie)
52 min | Documentary
Examines the theory that aliens have landed on Earth in ancient times and were responsible for many of mankind's oldest mysteries. Hosted by Rod Serling.
Director: Harald Reinl | Stars: Rod Serling, Harold P. Klein, James Lawless, Wernher von Braun
Votes: 171
96. The Art Linkletter Show (1963– )
30 min | Game-Show
Stars: Art Linkletter, Carl Reiner, Jayne Meadows, Eva Gabor
Votes: 22
97. Here's Hollywood (1960–1962)
30 min | Talk-Show
Hollywood celebrities are interviewed, often at their homes.
Stars: Dean Miller, Helen O'Connell, Jack Linkletter, Joanne Jordan
Votes: 171
98. Appointment with Adventure (1955–1956)
30 min | Adventure, Drama
Filmed live each week, this program gave viewers a glimpse of drama and adventure from around the world and from the distant and not-so-distant past. Subjects of the weekly plays included ... See full summary »
Stars: Luis Van Rooten, Lin McCarthy, Joe Maross, Geraldine Brooks
Votes: 44
99. Campbell Summer Soundstage (1952–1954)
30 min | Drama
A Friday night series lasting 2 seasons, of 30 minute playlets, interrupted by cute ads on the value of eating canned soup.
Stars: Georgann Johnson, Parker Fennelly, James Dean, Don Hanmer
Votes: 40
100. The Hitchhiker (I) (2014)
19 min | Short, Comedy, Sci-Fi
A parody of The Twilight Zone, satirizing the tropes of 1960s science fiction from a modern day perspective. In 1959, Nancy Adams, "twenty-something," drives cross-country to Hollywood, pursued by an unrelenting stranger.
Director: Alexander Harrison Jacobs | Stars: Nora Zehetner, Barry Corbin, Jerry Mathers, Beau Knapp
Votes: 26