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51. The Unfinished Dance (1947)
Approved | 101 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
A young dance student accidentally cripples a teacher she doesn't like.
Director: Henry Koster | Stars: Margaret O'Brien, Cyd Charisse, Karin Booth, Danny Thomas
Votes: 508
52. Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters (1980–1982)
60 min | Music
Country music-variety series starring country superstar Barbara Mandrell and her sisters, Louise, and Irlene.
Stars: Barbara Mandrell, Louise Mandrell, Irlene Mandrell, The Krofft Puppets
Votes: 160
53. The New People (1969–1970)
45 min | Drama
A group of young people crash-land on a deserted island that was a never-used atomic bomb test site. With the world thinking that they were all killed, they set out to form a civilization.
Stars: Tiffany Bolling, Zooey Hall, David Moses, Peter Ratray
Votes: 113
54. The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour (1969–1972)
Not Rated | 60 min | Comedy
Variety series hosted by country/pop singer Glen Campbell.
Stars: Glen Campbell, Marty Paich, Larry McNeeley, John Hartford
Votes: 134
55. Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall (1948–1967)
60 min | Music
Perry Como was an American Singer, who got his start on NBC Radio. In 1948, Because of his popularity, The cameras were simply brought into the radio studio to televise the radio broadcast ... See full summary »
Stars: Perry Como, Mitchell Ayres Orchestra, The Ray Charles Singers, Mitchell Ayres
Votes: 121
56. Rango (1967)
30 min | Comedy, Western
The adventures of Rango, a bumbling Texas Ranger stationed at Deep Wells Ranger Station in the late 19th century, and his sidekick, the cowardly Indian scout Pink Cloud.
Stars: Tim Conway, Guy Marks, Norman Alden, Michael Carr
Votes: 100
57. Carter's Army (1970 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 70 min | Drama, War
A racist officer is put in charge of a squad of black troops charged with taking an important bridge from the Germans.
Director: George McCowan | Stars: Stephen Boyd, Robert Hooks, Susan Oliver, Roosevelt Grier
Votes: 611
58. Tony Orlando and Dawn (1974–1976)
60 min | Music
Nineteen-seventies' era comedy/variety television show, starring Tony Orlando (and Dawn).
Stars: Tony Orlando, Telma Hopkins, Joyce Vincent Wilson, Bob Rozario
Votes: 152
59. The Bob Hope Show (1950– )
60 min | Comedy, Family, Talk-Show
The Bob Hope Show hosted by Bob Hope.
Stars: Bob Hope, Les Brown, Les Brown and His Band of Renown, Peter Leeds
Votes: 264
60. Call Me Mister (1951)
Approved | 96 min | Musical, Romance
A G.I. in occupied Japan tries to re-woo his old love, who's putting on a show for the troops.
Director: Lloyd Bacon | Stars: Betty Grable, Dan Dailey, Danny Thomas, Dale Robertson
Votes: 282 | Gross: $2.70M
61. The Jazz Singer (1952)
Approved | 107 min | Drama, Music, Romance
Jerry dreams of becoming a famous jazz singer, but to accomplish that, he must defy his father, a Jewish Cantor who opposes such a dream as a future for a son of his.
Director: Michael Curtiz | Stars: Danny Thomas, Peggy Lee, Eduard Franz, Mildred Dunnock
Votes: 414
62. The Milton Berle Show (1948–1956)
60 min | Comedy, Family
The Texaco Star Theatre was one of the most popular shows in the history of television. In the first year, Milton Berle was not the permanent emcee, but once he replaced the rotation, the ... See full summary »
Stars: Milton Berle, Sid Stone, Jimmy Nelson, Arnold Stang
Votes: 165
63. The Bill Dana Show (1963–1965)
30 min | Comedy
This NBC spinoff of "The Danny Thomas Show" featured the character of Jose Jiminez, a nasally sounding Latin American bellhop at a New York hotel.
Stars: Bill Dana, Jonathan Harris, Gary Crosby, Don Adams
Votes: 93
64. I'm a Big Girl Now (1980–1981)
30 min | Comedy
Benjamin Douglas is a dentist dealing with life after his wife runs away with his partner while his adult daughter Diana moves back in with him after her divorce.
Stars: Diana Canova, Danny Thomas, Rori King, Sheree North
Votes: 52
65. 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
66. The 25th Annual Academy Awards (1953 TV Special)
113 min
The 25th Academy Awards and the first time the ceremony is broadcast on television. Held on March 19th, 1953 at the RKO Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, it is hosted by Bob Hope and honors the films of 1952.
Directors: Bill Bennington, John Rich | Stars: Bob Hope, Anne Baxter, Edgar Bergen, Jacques Bergerac
Votes: 215
67. The Over-the-Hill Gang Rides Again (1970 TV Movie)
Unrated | 75 min | Comedy, Family, Western
Retired Texas Ranger Nash Crawford re-assembles his former Ranger outfit from the old days to fight crime in his hometown.
Director: George McCowan | Stars: Walter Brennan, Fred Astaire, Edgar Buchanan, Andy Devine
Votes: 478
68. The Practice (1976–1977)
30 min | Comedy
Jules Bedford and son David are both doctors who often clash. The dad living working class, the son in a wealthy neighborhood. Jules is assisted by longtime nurse Molly and receptionist Helen. Jenny is David's wife and they have two sons.
Stars: Danny Thomas, David Spielberg, Dena Dietrich, Didi Conn
Votes: 53
69. The Danny Thomas Hour (1967–1968)
60 min | Musical, Comedy, Drama
Thomas starred in the musical-variety and comedy episodes (many drawn from his earlier Make Room for Daddy (1953)) and hosted the more dramatic offerings.
Stars: Danny Thomas, Hans Conried, Van Johnson, Joe Besser
Votes: 111
70. The Joey Bishop Show (1967–1969)
90 min | Talk-Show
American talk show that had its first broadcast on ABC on April 17, 1967. It was hosted by Joey Bishop and featured Regis Philbin in his first ongoing role with national television exposure, as Bishop's sidekick/announcer.
Stars: Regis Philbin, Joey Bishop, Norm Crosby, Jan Murray
Votes: 222
71. The Ballad of Andy Crocker (1969 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 74 min | Drama
A returning Vietnam veteran finds out that while he was gone his girlfriend has been forced into marrying someone else, his small business is in ruins, and that those he once thought were his friends are in short supply.
Director: George McCowan | Stars: Lee Majors, Joey Heatherton, Jimmy Dean, Bobby Hatfield
Votes: 215
72. The DuPont Show of the Week (1961–1964)
60 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
An anthology weekly drama series.
Stars: Walter Matthau, Frank McGee, Art Carney, Gene Wilder
Votes: 185
73. The 27th Annual Academy Awards (1955 TV Special)
Family
The 27th Academy Awards, held on March 30th, 1955 to honor the best films of 1954. Hosted by Bob Hope at the RKO Pantages Theatre in Hollywood with Thelma Ritter hosting from the NBC Century Theatre in New York City.
Directors: Bill Bennington, Grey Lockwood | Stars: Bob Hope, Buddy Adler, Anna Maria Alberghetti, June Allyson
Votes: 261
74. The Jim Nabors Show (1978– )
60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
75 Episodes of a 1-hour Talk/Variety Series hosted by Jim Nabors, the singer and star of "Gomer Pyle," with over 225 celebrity comedy and musical guests.
Stars: Jim Nabors, Al Able, Susan Ford, Bob Hanley
Votes: 198
75. Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon (1966– )
Not Rated | 1,290 min | News
The MDA Labor Day Telethon was an annual telethon held on Labor Day in the United States to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), which was founded in 1950 with hopes of gaining the American public's interest.
Stars: Jerry Lewis, Ed McMahon, Jack Jacobson, Tony Orlando
Votes: 138
76. All Star Revue (1950– )
60 min | Comedy
This early comedy program started off with a rotating cast of four famous comedians, each of whom would take turns hosting the show. The program format was similar to that of a Vaudeville ... See full summary »
Stars: Jimmy Durante, Eddie Jackson, Jack Roth, Danny Thomas
Votes: 171
77. The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956–1963)
60 min | Music
Dinah hosted this hour-long weekly for seven years. It featured Dinah and guest stars in a variety of songs, skits, production numbers. Also featured: her "See the USA in your Chevrolet" song and her warm kiss to all in conclusion.
Stars: Dinah Shore, Joel Aldred, Janet Blair, John Raitt
Votes: 243
78. Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title (1966)
Not Rated | 83 min | Comedy
A man is mistaken by foreign agents for a defecting cosmonaut and must prove his identity while evading capture.
Director: Harmon Jones | Stars: Morey Amsterdam, Rose Marie, Richard Deacon, Joey Adams
Votes: 281
79. Three on a Date (1978 TV Movie)
100 min | Comedy, Romance
The adventures and mishaps of four couples, winners on a TV game show, along with their young chaperone on a Hawaiian holiday.
Director: Bill Bixby | Stars: June Allyson, Loni Anderson, Ray Bolger, John Byner
Votes: 55
80. Tomorrow Coast to Coast (1973–1981)
60 min | Talk-Show
The Tomorrow Show was an American late-night television talk show hosted by Tom Snyder.
Stars: Tom Snyder, Kelly Lange, Clare Boothe Luce, William C. Rader
Votes: 148
81. Looney Tunes 50th Anniversary (1986 TV Special)
G | 48 min | Animation, Comedy
Celebrities are interviewed about the social and working lives of Bugs, Daffy, Porky and the rest of the Looney Tunes.
Directors: Gary Weis, Tex Avery, Robert Clampett, Friz Freleng, Ben Hardaway, Chuck Jones, Robert McKimson, Frank Tashlin | Stars: Eve Arden, Candice Bergen, Mel Blanc, David Bowie
Votes: 223
82. Wake Me When the War Is Over (1969 TV Movie)
Unrated | 74 min | Comedy, War
During the final months of WW2, a lonely German Baroness hides an attractive American airman in her mansion for long time without telling him the war has been over for almost five years.
Director: Gene Nelson | Stars: Ken Berry, Eva Gabor, Werner Klemperer, Danielle De Metz
Votes: 233
83. Shower of Stars (1954–1958)
60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
A CBS variety show that ran monthly from 1954-1958, broadcast in color. Stars appearing included Betty Grable, Mario Lanza, Jack Benny, Basil Rathbone, Fredric March, Shirley MacLaine, and ... See full summary »
Stars: William Lundigan, Jack Benny, Art Gilmore, Mary Costa
Votes: 84
84. Rendezvous in Space (1964)
19 min | Documentary, Short
A futuristic documentary for Martin Marietta Corporation, about America's plans for a space station and space shuttles.
Director: Frank Capra | Stars: Marcia McBroom, Jim Backus, Mel Blanc, June Foray
Votes: 52
85. Side by Side (1988 TV Movie)
100 min | Comedy
Three men who have just been forced to retire convince their bank to finance their dream: To produce a line of clothing for senior citizens.
Director: Jack Bender | Stars: Milton Berle, Sid Caesar, Danny Thomas, Morey Amsterdam
Votes: 84
86. Remember When (1974 TV Movie)
100 min | Drama
Nostalgic story of a family with four sons in the service during WorldWar ll .USO dances, boy-girl relationships and dealing with food and gas rationing. Interesting Uncle who works at the ... See full summary »
Director: Buzz Kulik | Stars: Jack Warden, William Schallert, Jamie Smith-Jackson, Robby Benson
Votes: 59
87. Carnival Nights (1968 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Jack Benny presents a variety hour with a carnival theme that stars Lucille Ball, Johnny Carson, Ben Blue, and Paul Revere and The Raiders. Cameos by The Smothers Brothers (as Joe-Joe, the ... See full summary »
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: Jack Benny, Lucille Ball, Johnny Carson, Ben Blue
Votes: 33
88. The Tycoon (1964–1965)
30 min | Comedy
Walter Andrews has an eccentric approach to dealing with situations as chairman of Thunder Corporation. His primary assistant Pat Burns, who is also his pilot, finds himself in various predicaments because of his boss.
Stars: Walter Brennan, Van Williams, Jerome Cowan, Janet Lake
Votes: 23
89. Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Sammy Davis Jr. (1975 TV Special)
51 min | Comedy
Sammy Davis Jr. Is roasted on the Dean Martin Celebrity Roast. Featured roasters include Foster Brooks, Milton Berle, Freddie Prinze, and Don Rickles.
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Freddie Prinze, Don Rickles
Votes: 80
90. The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Jackie Gleason (1975 TV Special)
51 min | Comedy
Dean Martin and Friends roast Jackie Gleason
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Milton Berle, Foster Brooks, Sid Caesar, Art Carney
Votes: 105
91. The Juke Box Jury (1953– )
30 min | Music
Stars: Peter Potter, Suzanne Alexander, Michael O'Shea, Bob Crosby
92. The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show (1956–1961)
30 min | Comedy, Music
Hosted by Tennessee Ernie Ford, the likeable singer, comedian, entertainer received his own variety show sponsored by the Ford Motor Company which gave Ernie the venue to entertain millions... See full summary »
Stars: Tennessee Ernie Ford, The Top Twenty, The Voices of Walter Schumann, Cliff Arquette
Votes: 70
93. Dateline: Disneyland (1955 TV Special)
Unrated | 73 min | Family, Music, Documentary
A live television special on the opening day of Disneyland.
Directors: Wilfred Jackson, Stu Phelps, John Rich | Stars: Art Linkletter, Robert Cummings, Ronald Reagan, Fess Parker
Votes: 116
94. The Andy Williams Show (1969–1971)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Coming back to television after taking a year off, Andy Williams hosted this musical/comedy variety show. While his earlier programs had stuck with more traditional music, this new show ... See full summary »
Stars: Allan Blye, Andy Williams, Janos Prohaska, The Osmonds
Votes: 104
95. Sunday Showcase (1959–1961)
60 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
A show featuring various specials. Some specials were comedy, and others were serious drama by famous authors.
Stars: Robert Emhardt, Milton Berle, Jimmy Durante, Bob Hope
Votes: 161
96. CBS: On the Air (1978– )
450 min | Documentary
7-part series celebrating the first 50 years of CBS broadcasting.
Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Telly Savalas, Alfred Hitchcock, Lauren Bacall
Votes: 64
97. One Big Family (1986–1987)
30 min | Comedy
Set in Seattle, retired comedian Jake Hatton is happy living a quiet retirement. His nephew, Don, is a cop and has just gotten married to Jan. When his parents died, he became ward to his ... See full summary »
Stars: Danny Thomas, Kim Gillingham, Anastasia Fielding, Michael DeLuise
Votes: 18
98. The Monk (1969 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 74 min | Mystery, Thriller
Private eye Gus Monk refuses when attorney Barnes wants him to secure material incriminating a gangster. But then Mrs. Barnes asks him, he agrees and soon regrets it when bodies start piling up and all involved speak with forked tongues.
Director: George McCowan | Stars: George Maharis, Janet Leigh, Rick Jason, Carl Betz
Votes: 68
99. 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: 173
100. 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