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51. The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again (1979)
G | 88 min | Comedy, Family, Western
The adventures of two idiotic outlaw wannabees, Amos and Theodore.
Director: Vincent McEveety | Stars: Tim Conway, Don Knotts, Tim Matheson, Kenneth Mars
Votes: 3,277 | Gross: $20.93M
52. The Bob Cummings Show (1955–1959)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy
The romantic misadventures of Bob Collins, a suave, sophisticated bachelor and photographer operating in Hollywood, California. The show is centered around his womanizing ways with his models, and his sister's attempts to make him settle down.
Stars: Robert Cummings, Ann B. Davis, Rosemary DeCamp, Dwayne Hickman
Votes: 474
53. Wait Till Your Father Gets Home (1972–1974)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
A conservative father butts heads with his family on various social attitudes of the day.
Stars: Tom Bosley, Joan Gerber, Jack Burns, Kristina Holland
Votes: 682
54. The Bill Cosby Show (1969–1971)
30 min | Comedy
Chet Kincaid, gym teacher at an inner-city Los Angeles high school, deals with students, Principal Langford and counselor Marsha Peterson. He lives with his mother Rose, brother Brian, and sister-in-law Verna, who focus on his social life.
Stars: Bill Cosby, Joyce Bulifant, Olga James, Lee Weaver
Votes: 982
55. Big Bully (1996)
PG | 90 min | Comedy, Thriller
A writer returns to his hometown where he faces the childhood nemesis whose life he ultimately ruined, only the bully wants to relive their painful past by torturing him once again.
Director: Steve Miner | Stars: Rick Moranis, Tom Arnold, Julianne Phillips, Carol Kane
Votes: 5,574 | Gross: $4.09M
56. She's the Sheriff (1987–1989)
30 min | Comedy
Hildy Granger lives in a town near Lake Tahoe. Her husband's the Sheriff and after his death, she's made his successor. And she tries to balance her work with raising her two children. One ... See full summary »
Stars: George Wyner, Pat Carroll, Lou Richards, Taliesin Jaffe
Votes: 267
57. The Red Skelton Hour (1951–1971)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy
A comedy-themed variety show, hosted by the popular comedian Red Skelton. It run with no interruption from 1951 to 1971. From 1956 to 1962, the show's head writer was Sherwood Schwartz, who... See full summary »
Stars: Red Skelton, David Rose and His Orchestra, Art Gilmore, Tom Hansen Dancers
Votes: 1,393
58. No Deposit, No Return (1976)
G | 112 min | Comedy, Family
During school-break, two kids are to stay with their rich Grandpa but they would rather join their mother overseas, so, in need of plane-ticket cash, they convince two petty-criminals to fake-kidnap them for a ransom they could all share.
Director: Norman Tokar | Stars: David Niven, Darren McGavin, Don Knotts, Herschel Bernardi
Votes: 1,685
59. The Merv Griffin Show (1962–1986)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Merv Griffin invites a series of actors, actresses, writers, and directors to discuss the progressive work they have done and current culture, arts, and entertainment surrounding the numerous projects.
Stars: Merv Griffin, Mort Lindsey, Mort Lindsey Orchestra, Arthur Treacher
Votes: 610
60. The Reluctant Astronaut (1967)
Approved | 101 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
A NASA janitor is sent into space.
Director: Edward Montagne | Stars: Don Knotts, Leslie Nielsen, Joan Freeman, Jesse White
Votes: 2,735
61. Hot Lead and Cold Feet (1978)
G | 90 min | Comedy, Western
This saga of the old west involves twin brothers who compete for possession of a rickety cow town founded by their father while a crooked Mayor tries to put an end to the competitors so he can inherit the town himself.
Director: Robert Butler | Stars: Jim Dale, Darren McGavin, Karen Valentine, Don Knotts
Votes: 1,477
62. Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night (1987)
G | 87 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Pinocchio and his friends, a glow worm and a marionette, search for a magic music box. However, so is the evil Scalawag and the Emperor of the Night.
Director: Hal Sutherland | Stars: Edward Asner, Tom Bosley, Lana Beeson, Linda Gary
Votes: 765 | Gross: $3.26M
63. Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963–1967)
60 min | Adventure, Comedy, Crime
Legendary entertainer Bob Hope hosted, and occasionally starred in, one of the last major anthology series on network television, featuring many of Hollywood's top names, including quite a few who didn't do much television otherwise
Stars: Bob Hope, Jack Weston, Jack Kelly, John Francis
Votes: 240
64. The Joey Bishop Show (1961–1965)
30 min | Comedy
Joey Bishop stars as Joey Barnes, a New York talk show host, in this half-hour filmed series about the misadventures of a Hollywood public-relations man.
Stars: Joey Bishop, Joe Besser, Abby Dalton, Corbett Monica
Votes: 367
65. Donny and Marie (1975–1979)
60 min | Music
Long running variety show, featuring the brother-sister singing duo of Donny and Marie Osmond. The first season also featured all of the Osmond families, but Donny and Marie were obviously ... See full summary »
Stars: Donny Osmond, Marie Osmond, Paul Lynde, Ruth Buzzi
Votes: 491
66. The New Andy Griffith Show (1971)
30 min | Comedy
Several years after working in the state capital for the government, Andy Sawyer packs his bags and returns to Greenwood with his wife and two children to become the new mayor of the sleepy southern town.
Stars: Andy Griffith, Lee Meriwether, Ann Morgan Guilbert, Lori Rutherford
Votes: 137
67. The Love God? (1969)
PG-13 | 101 min | Comedy
Abner Audubon Peacock (Don Knotts) is the publisher of a bird-watcher's magazine which is converted into a girlie mag by an unscrupulous operator Osborn Tremaine (Edmond O'Brien).
Director: Nat Hiken | Stars: Don Knotts, Anne Francis, Edmond O'Brien, James Gregory
Votes: 1,097
68. Robert Montgomery Presents (1950–1957)
60 min | Drama
Actor, Producer, and Director Robert Montgomery introduced each telecast, sometimes interviewing one of the stars, and sometimes appearing in the play.
Stars: Robert Montgomery, John Newland, Vaughn Taylor, Elizabeth Montgomery
Votes: 136
69. How to Frame a Figg (1971)
G | 103 min | Comedy
Don Knotts is Hollis Figg, the dumbest bookkeeper in town. When the city fathers buy a second-hand computer to cover up their financial shenanigans, they promote Figg to look after things, ... See full summary »
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Don Knotts, Joe Flynn, Edward Andrews, Elaine Joyce
Votes: 1,030
70. 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
71. The Girl with Something Extra (1973–1974)
30 min | Comedy, Fantasy
Sally and John Burton are a normal, cute married couple trying to start a quiet new life together, but her mind-reading skills lead them into many complicated situations.
Stars: Sally Field, John Davidson, Jack Sheldon, Zohra Lampert
Votes: 210
72. Fish Police (1992)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Inspector Gill, a fish detective, navigates an underwater metropolis, solving often Mafia-related crimes while avoiding the seduction of vamp Angel Jones and avoiding marriage to diner owner Pearl.
Stars: Edward Asner, Georgia Brown, Tim Curry, Hector Elizondo
Votes: 473
73. The Dick Cavett Show (1968–1988)
TV-G | 90 min | Music, Talk-Show
This particular series combines several "The Dick Cavett Show" on ABC: ABC This Morning/The Dick Cavett Show ABC Daytime March 1968 - January 1969 The Dick Cavett Show ABC Primetime May 1969 - September 1969 The Dick Cavett Show ABC Late Night December 1969 - January 1975 The Dick Cavett Show ABC Late Night September - December 1986
Stars: Dick Cavett, Bobby Rosengarden, Fred Foy, Mort Sahl
Votes: 947
74. American Bandstand (1952–1989)
TV-G | 90 min | Music, Talk-Show
Dick Clark hosts a daily to weekly dance show that features the latest hit music for the attending teens to dance to. In addition, the show has performances by popular musicians and audience members rate songs.
Stars: Dick Clark, Charlie O'Donnell, Peaches Johnson, Stan Rodarte
Votes: 399
75. The Tonight Show (1953–1957)
TV-PG | 105 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
The show originated as a local New York City late night program in June 1953 and went onto the network in September 1954. Throughout the summer of 1956, Steve Allen was the only host. When ... See full summary »
Stars: Skitch Henderson, Gene Rayburn, Steve Allen, Steve Lawrence
Votes: 227
76. Flip (1970–1974)
60 min | Comedy, Music
A variety show from the 1970s hosted by Flip Wilson that showcased skits, music and =appearances by "Geraldine Jones".
Stars: Flip Wilson, Tim Conway, George Carlin, Roy Clark
Votes: 1,071
77. The Hollywood Palace (1964–1970)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Various guest hosts present a musical variety show.
Stars: Bing Crosby, Dick Tufeld, Mitchell Ayres Orchestra, Mitchell Ayres
Votes: 321
78. 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
79. The Prize Fighter (1979)
PG | 99 min | Comedy
A mobster tricks an ex-boxer and his manager to take part in a series of (fixed) fights as part of a scheme to get his hands on an old boxing gym.
Director: Michael Preece | Stars: Tim Conway, Don Knotts, David Wayne, Robin Clarke
Votes: 396
80. Tom Sawyer (2000 Video)
G | 89 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Fun-filled tale where three courageous young friends set out to save their pal from an evil grizzly bear and along the way they discover adventure, excitement and even a buried treasure.
Directors: Paul Sabella, Phil Mendez | Stars: Rhett Akins, Mark Wills, Lee Ann Womack, Hynden Walch
Votes: 429
81. I've Got a Secret (1952–1967)
TV-G | 30 min | Family, Game-Show
A group of panelists try to guess a guest's secret.
Stars: John Cannon, Henry Morgan, Bill Cullen, Garry Moore
Votes: 567
82. Dinah! (1974–1980)
90 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Dinah's show premiered 9 September 1974 and continued through to 4 September 1981. She started out the 70's with Dinah's Place which usually featured one guest and was more of a home ... See full summary »
Stars: Dinah Shore, Charles Nelson Reilly, Betty White, Norm Crosby
Votes: 314
83. Wake Me When It's Over (1960)
Approved | 126 min | Comedy
Gus Brubaker has been drafted... again. Due to a clerical error, Gus finds himself deployed to a little Japanese island where everyone is bored to death. So Gus decided to build a hotel and hire locals to run the place.
Director: Mervyn LeRoy | Stars: Ernie Kovacs, Dick Shawn, Margo Moore, Jack Warden
Votes: 411
84. The Sonny and Cher Show (1976–1977)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Cher and Sonny Bono starred in this quintessentially '70's TV comedy/variety show. Sonny and Cher's hit songs featured prominently on the show, as they would often sing and perform them between short skits.
Stars: Sonny Bono, Cher, Jack L. Harrell, Ted Zeigler
Votes: 498
85. The Steve Allen Plymouth Show (1956–1960)
60 min | Comedy
The Steve Allen Show was an American variety show hosted by Steve Allen.
Stars: Steve Allen, Gene Rayburn, Louis Nye, Skitch Henderson
Votes: 258
86. The Captain and Tennille (1976–1977)
60 min | Music
A weekly variety show hosted by the husband and wife recording duo The Captain and Tennille.
Stars: Daryl Dragon, Toni Tennille, John Byner, Don Knotts
Votes: 165
87. The Tim Conway Show (1980–1981)
60 min | Comedy
Tim Conway hosted a variety show so closely modeled on the successful Carol Burnett Show, even using some of the same sketches. Interpersed were dance routines where all the performers were youngsters and musical numbers.
Stars: Tim Conway, Maggie Roswell, Miriam Flynn, The Don Crichton Dancers
Votes: 76
88. AFI Life Achievement Award (1973– )
Documentary
The Award is the highest honor for a career in film and celebrates an individual whose career has greatly contributed to the enrichment of American culture.
Stars: Carole Bayer Sager, George Stevens Jr., Jack Nicholson, Gregory Peck
Votes: 52
89. 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
90. Larry King Live (1985–2010)
TV-14 | 60 min | News, Talk-Show
Popular and controversial journalist Larry King hosts this CNN call-in talk show.
Stars: Larry King, Bob Woodward, Ryan Seacrest, Bill Maher
Votes: 1,268
91. Odd Job Jack (2003–2007)
TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Comedy
Odd Job Jack is an animated comedy about one guy's misadventures in temporary employment and his quest to get a full-time life. In the year 2003, in an unnamed Canadian megacity, JACK RYDER... See full summary »
Stars: Don McKellar, Matthew Ferguson, Jeremy Diamond, Scott Gorman
Votes: 350
92. 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
93. The Engelbert Humperdinck Show (1969–1970)
60 min | Music
Engelbert hosts a show that was a mix of comical banter, silly sketches and an array of musical talent, current and past. Guests include old vaudevillians like Milton Berle and Jack Benny plus TV performers Shirley Jones and Ken Berry.
Stars: Engelbert Humperdinck, Jack Parnell, The Mike Sammes Singers, The Irving Davies Dancers
Votes: 42
94. 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
95. Nashville Now (1983– )
60 min | Music, Talk-Show
This nightly country music variety/talk show featured performances by country artists, comedians, and other performers, along with interviews and discussion of the country music industry.
Stars: Ralph Emery, T. Graham Brown, Steve Wariner, Jim Berthiaume
Votes: 38
96. Scooby-Doo: Night of 100 Frights (2002 Video Game)
E | Adventure, Comedy, Mystery
Scooby-Doo searches for the rest of the gang around a haunted mansion after they are kidnapped by an eccentric villain.
Stars: Scott Innes, Frank Welker, Grey Griffin, B.J. Ward
Votes: 301
97. Vicki! (1992–1994)
Talk-Show
Vicki Lawrence discuss topics with celebrities in this 1990s talk show.
Stars: Vicki Lawrence, Carol Burnett, Alley Mills, Betty White
Votes: 216
98. 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
99. The Andy Williams Show (1962–1969)
60 min | Music
Having hosted summer programs for three seasons before this, Andy Williams' program finally became a regular, year-round show. In addition to Andy, the program also featured numbers by a ... See full summary »
Stars: Andy Williams, The Osmonds, Jay Osmond, Merrill Osmond
Votes: 274
100. The Leslie Uggams Show (1969)
60 min | Comedy, Music
A variety show consisting of singing, dancing, and skits
Stars: Leslie Uggams, Roger Carroll, Glen Ash, David Frye
Votes: 24