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51. Joys! (1976 TV Special)
90 min | Comedy, Mystery
Someone arranges a star-studded party at Bob Hope's home and then begins murdering the guests.
Director: Dick McDonough | Stars: Bob Hope, Don Adams, Jack Albertson, Marty Allen
Votes: 82
52. Fair Exchange (1962–1963)
60 min | Comedy
Former World War II buddies Eddie Walker of New York City and Tommy Finch of London, England decide to swap teenage daughters Patty and Heather for a year.
Stars: Eddie Foy Jr., Lynn Loring, Victor Maddern, Judy Carne
Votes: 46
53. The Ann Sothern Show (1958–1961)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
Katy O'Connor is the assistant manager of the Bartley House Hotel in New York City working for Jason Macauley. She expected to get her bosses job when he was transferred to Calcutta, India ... See full summary »
Stars: Ann Sothern, Ann Tyrrell, Don Porter, Jack Mullaney
Votes: 193
54. Vacation Playhouse (1963–1967)
30 min | Drama, Comedy, Crime
Summer replacement show featuring pilot programs that had not been sold.
Stars: Darryl Hickman, Dwayne Hickman, Pat Crowley, Soupy Sales
Votes: 64
55. The History Chicks (2011 Podcast Series)
History
Two women. Half the population. Several thousand years of history. About an hour.
Stars: Susan Vollenweider, Beckett Graham, Rhoda Liddell, Frederick Francis Liddell
Votes: 7
56. 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
57. Harrigan and Son (1960– )
30 min | Comedy
James Harrigan and his son run a law firm, but have different ways of proving their clients' innocence.
Stars: Roger Perry, Pat O'Brien, Georgine Darcy, Helen Kleeb
Votes: 69
58. A Christmas Carol (1954 TV Movie)
49 min | Family
This is a TV special of Charles Dickens story 'A Christmas Carol.' It's an abridged version of Scrooge being visited by three ghosts. Original songs are by Maxwell Anderson and Bernard Herrman.
Director: Ralph Levy | Stars: Christopher Cook, Mary Costa, Juney Ellis, Rex Evans
Votes: 208
59. 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: 49
60. The David Frost Show (1969–1972)
90 min | Talk-Show
American show featuring the popular British talk show host.
Stars: David Frost, Gerri Granger, Tiny Tim, Dana Valery
Votes: 248
61. 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
62. This Is Alice (1958– )
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
Comedy adventures of pretty 9-year-old Alice Holliday growing up in the small American town of River Glen in Georgia.
Stars: Patty Ann Gerrity, Tommy Farrell, Phyllis Coates, Kathy Garver
Votes: 31
63. The Kraft Music Hall (1967–1971)
60 min | Music
A few years after Perry Como left as host, "The Kraft Music Hall" was revived as a regular series from 1967-71. There was no set host during this period, and various guest hosts, usually a ... See full summary »
Stars: Ed Herlihy, Alan King, Eddy Arnold, Anne Meara
Votes: 131
64. The Long Hunt of April Savage (1966 TV Movie)
30 min | Western
Robert Lansing stars as April Savage, a homesteader whose wife, daughter and son are killed by a band of renegades in 1871. Savage has vowed to track down the eight men responsible, one of ... See full summary »
Director: Bernard L. Kowalski | Stars: Eileen Baral, Bruce Dern, Charles Dierkop, Robert Lansing
Votes: 12
65. The Hollywood Squares (Syndication) (1971–1981)
30 min | Game-Show
This is a prime-time or syndicated version of The Hollywood Squares that originated in 1971 after as successful run of the daytime version. The object of the game is to get 3 in a row ... See full summary »
Stars: Peter Marshall, Kenny Williams, Vincent Price, Paul Lynde
Votes: 65
66. Lilli Palmer Theatre (1955–1956)
30 min | Drama
Stars: Lilli Palmer, Roddy Hughes, Ian Fleming, Brian Wilde
Votes: 25
67. 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
68. Glynis (1963)
30 min | Comedy
Glynis Granville writes mystery stories, while her husband Keith is a lawyer. That combination draws them into amateur detective work. Glynis is on the absent-minded side, which often complicates resolving the case.
Stars: Glynis Johns, Keith Andes, George Mathews, Ned Glass
Votes: 44
69. Kraft Mystery Theater (1961–1963)
60 min | Crime, Mystery
A successor to Kraft Television Theater with a change of focus away from straight drama. The high productions remained along with the ability to attract well known talent.
Stars: Frank Gallop, Keir Dullea, John Ericson, Richard Anderson
Votes: 79
70. ABC Late Night (1973–1976)
90 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
ABC's Wide World of Entertainment is a late night block of programs created by the ABC television network.
Stars: Steve Allen, Jack Carter, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford
Votes: 175
71. Pony Express (1959– )
30 min | Western
Stars: Grant Sullivan, Don Dorrell, Boyd 'Red' Morgan, Douglas Kennedy
Votes: 46
72. Father Takes a Wife (1941)
Approved | 79 min | Comedy, Romance
Frederick Osborne Junior is slightly agitated because his father, Senior, is acting more like a college student than the president of a huge mercantile fleet. Senior reveals that he is ... See full summary »
Director: Jack Hively | Stars: Adolphe Menjou, Gloria Swanson, John Howard, Desi Arnaz
Votes: 618
73. Guestward Ho! (1960–1961)
30 min | Comedy, Western
Babs Hooten, husband Bill and son Brook escape the frantic pace of NYC, buying dude ranch Guestward Ho in New Mexico. Their neighbor is Hawkeye who gives them bad advice he wants the Indians to reclaim the land if the Hootens fail.
Stars: Joanne Dru, J. Carrol Naish, Mark Miller, Flip Mark
Votes: 64
74. The Ed Wynn Show (1949–1950)
30 min | Comedy, Music
The comedy on The Ed Wynn Show consisted mostly of old vaudeville schtick, with lots of corny jokes and silly sight gags. Each week, the show would end with Ed retiring to his bed, delivering quips as the credits rolled.
Stars: Ed Wynn, Lud Gluskin, Bob LeMond, William Frawley
Votes: 66
75. The Juke Box Jury (1953– )
30 min | Music
Stars: Peter Potter, Suzanne Alexander, Michael O'Shea, Bob Crosby
76. 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
77. 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
78. MGM Parade (1955–1956)
30 min | Documentary
The original concept of the show was to allow the viewer to see the inner workings of a movie studio and featured interviews with MGM stars and explanations of how movies were made. Later, ... See full summary »
Stars: George Murphy, Walter Pidgeon, Janet Lake, Luana Lee
Votes: 112
79. Cuban Pete (1946)
Passed | 60 min | Comedy, Music
Unable to complete the deal by telephone, advertising executive Roberts sends his assistant Ann to Cuba to lure a Cuban band, led by Desi Arnaz, on to an American radio program. Attracted ... See full summary »
Director: Jean Yarbrough | Stars: Desi Arnaz, Ethel Smith, Joan Shawlee, Beverly Simmons
Votes: 50
80. Gypsy (1965– )
30 min | Talk-Show
A morning television talk show hosted by Gypsy Rose Lee
Stars: Gypsy Rose Lee, June Havoc, Pat Carroll, Richard Deacon
Votes: 46
81. 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
82. The Navy Comes Through (1942)
Approved | 82 min | Drama, War
A U.S. Navy crew aboard a merchant marine ship battle Nazis.
Director: A. Edward Sutherland | Stars: Pat O'Brien, George Murphy, Jane Wyatt, Jackie Cooper
Votes: 406
83. Those Whiting Girls (1955–1957)
30 min | Comedy
The 1955 show concerned sisters Margaret and Barbara Whiting, a coed at UCLA, who lived at home with their mother in Los Angeles, California. The series concerned the adventures of the two ... See full summary »
Stars: Margaret Whiting, Barbara Whiting, Mabel Albertson, Jerry Paris
Votes: 20
84. Life with Archie (1962 TV Movie)
Comedy
Unsold pilot for a television show based on Archie Comics.
Director: Gene Nelson | Stars: Wayne Adams, Frank Bank, Kathy Bennett, Jerry Brite
Votes: 19
85. Official Detective (1957– )
Mystery, Adventure
Stars: Everett Sloane, James Griffith, Ted de Corsia, Steve Pendleton
Votes: 29
86. Holiday in Havana (1949)
73 min | Comedy, Musical
Carlos Estrada, a busboy in a Cuban hotel who wants to become a composer, is rebuffed by Mama Valdez when he tries to get her daughter, singer-dancer Lolita Veldez, to use one of his songs.... See full summary »
Director: Jean Yarbrough | Stars: Desi Arnaz, Mary Hatcher, Ann Doran, Steven Geray
Votes: 128
87. A Star Is Born World Premiere (1954 TV Movie)
30 min | News
Included on the DVD release of "A Star is Born" (1954), this is a live television broadcast of the world premiere. Described by various participants as the biggest world premiere in memory, even bigger than the Academy Awards.
Stars: George Fisher, Rosemarie Stack, Paula Raymond, Amanda Blake
Votes: 205
88. Land's End (1968 TV Movie)
30 min | Adventure
The owner of a small Mexican hotel and the local sheriff assist travelers and natives in trouble.
Director: Desi Arnaz | Stars: Rory Calhoun, Gilbert Roland, Sonny Tufts, Martin Milner
Votes: 11
89. The Walter Winchell File (1957–1959)
30 min | Crime, Drama
Crime stories that Walter Winchell had covered while working with the New York City Police Department.
Stars: Walter Winchell, John Larch, George Cisar, Robert Anderson
Votes: 45
90. Lucy and Desi: A Home Movie (1993 TV Movie)
108 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
Home life of Desi & Lucy Arnaz, from beginning to end, actually, including clips of their early lives & family members.
Stars: Lucie Arnaz, Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Desi Arnaz Jr.
Votes: 263
91. Willy (1954–1955)
30 min | Drama
Willa Dodger opens a law practice in Renfrew, New Hampshire, USA after graduating from law school but business is slow so she left her boyfriend Charlie Bush in Renfrew, went to New York ... See full summary »
Stars: June Havoc, Mary Treen, Danny Richards Jr., Whitfield Connor
92. Four Jacks and a Jill (1942)
Passed | 68 min | Comedy, Music, Romance
Four struggling musicians lose their vocalist at the insistence of her gangster boyfriend. They find a replacement in an innocent young woman being courted by a cabbie pretending to be a king.
Director: Jack Hively | Stars: Ray Bolger, Anne Shirley, June Havoc, Desi Arnaz
Votes: 226
93. CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years (1976 TV Movie)
Unrated | 120 min | Documentary
In 1976 CBS gathered many guest stars to participate in this television special celebrating Lucille Ball's amazing TV life.
Stars: Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, William Paley, Vivian Vance
Votes: 130
94. Joanne Carson's VIPs (1972– )
Syndicated talk show featuring host Joanne Carson and discussions on health and fitness with celebrities.
Stars: Joanne Carson, Betty White, Rose Marie, Jo Anne Worley
95. Colgate Theatre (1958– )
216 min | Drama
Stars: Bill Goodwin, Nancy Kulp, Rachel Ames, Harry Harvey Jr.
Votes: 31
96. The Ken Murray Show (1950–1953)
30 min | Comedy, Music
A 1950s variety show sponsored by Anheuser-Busch. The host was Ken Murray, who had previously hosted variety theatrical shows and variety radio programs. The show had a large regular cast ... See full summary »
Stars: Ken Murray, Jane Bergmeier, Darla Hood, Jack Mulhall
Votes: 35
97. Wire Service (1956–1957)
60 min | Drama
Adventures of three globetrotting reporters working for an international wire service.
Stars: Dane Clark, George Brent, Mercedes McCambridge, Murray Hamilton
Votes: 43
98. Jimmy Durante Presents the Lennon Sisters (1969–1970)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Comedy/variety show co-hosted by the eponymous Lennon Sisters and Jimmy Durante. This family-oriented variety series tried hard, but high budgets, top-name guests, and the obviously sincere... See full summary »
Stars: Jimmy Durante, The Lennon Sisters, Dianne Lennon, Janet Lennon
Votes: 34
99. Grand Jury (1959– )
30 min | Drama
Stars: Lyle Bettger, Harold J. Stone, Douglass Dumbrille, Richard Travis
Votes: 14
100. Lucy's Really Lost Moments (1956)
Not Rated | 71 min | Comedy
See Lucy and Desi in a collection of extremely rare and funny television appearances.
Director: Desi Arnaz | Stars: Desi Arnaz, Lucille Ball, William Frawley, Bob Hope
Votes: 83