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51. Tavis Smiley (2004–2017)
30 min | Talk-Show
A diverse panel of experts on various social, political, economic, and legal issues that are key to Detroit's turnaround.
Stars: Tavis Smiley, Cornel West, Bernie Sanders, Harry Belafonte
Votes: 414
52. 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: 137
53. WTF with Marc Maron (2009 Podcast Series)
Talk-Show
Marc Maron welcomes comedians, actors, directors, writers, authors, musicians and folks from all walks of life to his home for amazingly revealing conversations.
Stars: Marc Maron, Eddie Pepitone, Jim Earl, Matthew L. Weiss
Votes: 179
54. The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (2013)
TV-PG | Documentary
Professor Gates describes the history of the African American people by talking to historians, authors, and the people who made history.
Stars: Henry Louis Gates Jr., Vincent Brown, Bernard E. Powers Jr., Peniel E. Joseph
Votes: 292
55. Louis (2010)
R | 90 min | Drama
A silent film about Louis Armstrong as a young boy and how he acquired his first cornet.
Director: Dan Pritzker | Stars: Anthony Coleman, Jackie Earle Haley, Shanti Lowry, Anthony Mackie
Votes: 228
56. Iconoclasts (2005–2012)
TV-14 | 55 min | Documentary
Each episode explores the lives of two creative visionaries in an intimate setting and features an unpredictable exchange that reveals their life's work and the alchemy of their different fields.
Stars: James Franco, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Christy Turlington, Marina Abramovic
Votes: 219
57. Sesame Street, Special (1988 TV Movie)
Unrated | 45 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
The stars come out on Sesame Street in this fun-filled special featuring the show's most memorable moments. Sing-along in this star-studded celebration.
Director: Jon Stone | Stars: Linda Bove, Northern Calloway, Emilio Delgado, Loretta Long
Votes: 160
58. The N Word (2004)
86 min | Documentary
A documentary looking at the N word.
Director: Todd Williams | Stars: F. Lee Bailey, Sandra Bernhard, Donald Bogle, Todd Boyd
Votes: 296
59. NBC Sunday Night Football (2006– )
Sport
Professional football games (NFL) played on Sunday nights.
Stars: Cris Collinsworth, Al Michaels, Mike Tirico, Michele Tafoya
Votes: 1,256
60. King Cake: The New Orleans Mardi Gras Story (2024)
114 min | Documentary
Journey back in time and witness the rise of "America's Most Interesting City". On May 7, 1718, French explorer Bienville founded La Nouvelle-Orleans (New Orleans) in honor of the Duke of ... See full summary »
Director: Will Hess | Stars: Tom Arnold, Gregory Aymond, Darren Bagert, Ryan Ballard
61. Masterclass (2010– )
Family
World renowned artists mentor a small group of high school students.
Stars: James Sprang, Jaz Sinclair, Liv Ullmann, Julian Schnabel
Votes: 33
62. Sessions at West 54th (1997– )
78 min | Documentary, Music
Intimate musical performances by leading musicians, hosted by Chris Doridis.
Stars: Chris Douridas, Elvis Costello, Fiona Apple, Philip Glass
Votes: 45
63. Shannon's Deal (1989 TV Movie)
120 min | Crime, Drama
A washed-up lawyer refuses to take a bribe and instead goes after the South American drug cartel that's trying to push those in its way.
Director: Lewis Teague | Stars: Jamey Sheridan, Elizabeth Peña, Martin Ferrero, Jenny Lewis
Votes: 144
64. Up from the Streets: New Orleans: The City of Music (2019)
104 min | Documentary
A film looking at the culture of New Orleans thru the lens of music. Hosted by Oscar nominee and 6-time Grammy Winner Terence Blanchard, the film tells the story of how music and culture intersected to create a distinct form of expression.
Director: Michael Murphy | Stars: Terence Blanchard, Louis Armstrong, Bruce Barnes, Germaine Bazzle
Votes: 32
65. Le grand échiquier (1972– )
Music
Artists from different backgrounds reveal themselves in a new angle and we discover those who make them dream and inspire.
Stars: Jacques Chancel, Pierre Rabbath, Raymond Devos, Juliette Gréco
Votes: 35
66. Nightlife (1986–1987)
30 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Nighttime Talk Show hosted by Comic and regular Tonight Show guest David Brenner.
Stars: David Brenner, Dina R. Andrews, Susan Saint James, Robert Wuhl
Votes: 19
67. The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart (2020 Podcast Series)
News
Stars: Jonathan Capehart, Tara Setmayer, Michael Steele, Neal Katyal
Votes: 52
68. Soundies: A Musical History Hosted by Michael Feinstein (2007 TV Movie)
76 min | Documentary
Before MTV and the age of television, there were Soundies. First appearing in 1941, these three minute black-and-white films featured artists of the Big Band, Jazz and Swing era, like Duke ... See full summary »
Director: Chris Lamson | Stars: Michael Feinstein, Mark Cantor, Stan Ridgway, George Duke
Votes: 120
69. Ken Burns: America's Storyteller (2017 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary, Biography
Tom Hanks hosts a tribute to acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns that explores the breadth and depth of his work, talks to many of his collaborators, and looks at his filmmaking process to understand how he makes American History come to life.
Director: Bob Marty | Stars: Tom Hanks, Ken Burns, Sam Waterston, George Lucas
Votes: 63
70. Marsalis on Music (1995)
60 min | Music
Wynton Marsalis teaches children about music.
Stars: Wynton Marsalis, Seiji Ozawa, Wynton Marsalis Jazz Orchestra, Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra
Votes: 20
71. Black Magic (2008)
224 min | Documentary
Examines Civil Rights-era America through the prism of basketball at historically black colleges and universities.
Stars: Earl Monroe, Fred Whitted, Ben Jobe, Milton S. Katz
Votes: 71
72. Sugar Ray Robinson: The Bright Lights and Dark Shadows of a Champion (1998 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 58 min | Documentary
A documentary that chronicles the extraordinary career of Sugar Ray Robinson who is considered to be one of the greatest boxers of all time.
Stars: Sugar Ray Robinson, Dave Anderson, Evelyn Nelson, Nigel Collins
Votes: 70
73. Live from Abbey Road (2006– )
60 min | Music
Stars: The Killers, Brandon Flowers, Gnarls Barkley, Herbie Hancock
Votes: 132
74. Hargrove (2022)
107 min | Documentary
HARGROVE the Documentary feature: Jazz trumpet legend Roy Hargrove up close and personal like you have never seen him before is deemed by his peers as a musical prophet. The film follows ... See full summary »
Director: Eliane Henri | Stars: Robert Glasper, Herbie Hancock, Roy Hargrove, Wynton Marsalis
Votes: 11
75. The Dick Cavett Show (1989–1996)
Talk-Show
This particular series was "The Dick Cavett Show" CNBC and ran from Apr 1989 - Jan 1996
Stars: Dick Cavett, Charlton Heston, Jonathan Miller, Paul Fussell
Votes: 34
76. The Great Debate with Charles Barkley (2022 TV Movie)
67 min | Documentary
In conjunction with NBA's 75th Anniversary, Hall of Famer Charles Barkley hosts a documentary film that reframes the classic debate about basketball's greatest of all time, by redefining ... See full summary »
Director: Scott Boggins | Stars: Charles Barkley, Magic Johnson, Spike Lee, Jackie MacMullan
77. Ebony/Jet Showcase (1982–1993)
Not Rated | 30 min | Talk-Show
Magazine show based on the two African-American magazines "Ebony" and "Jet".
Stars: Debra Crable, Darryl Dennard, Elliott Francis, Greg Gumbel
Votes: 45
78. Walk on By: The Story of Popular Song (2001)
49 min | Documentary, Music
Eight-episode series depicting 100 years of history of popular song, from early pioneers to rock'n'roll revolution and modern-day pop.
Stars: Pat Boone, Jerry Wexler, Clive Owen, Ray Charles
Votes: 84
79. Song of Lahore (2015)
PG | 82 min | Documentary, Music
Song of Lahore follows several Pakistani musicians, and asks if there is still room for them in a society roiled by conflict. Featuring the music of the Sachal Jazz Ensemble, and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis.
Directors: Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Andy Schocken | Stars: Najaf Ali, Rafiq Ahmed, Saleem Khan, Asad Ali
Votes: 221
80. Ellis (I) (2022)
96 min | Documentary, Music
The life and times of jazz pianist Ellis Marsalis Jr., patriarch of the First Family of Jazz, who turned teaching music into a Civil Rights Act, mentored a generation of top musicians and, ... See full summary »
Director: Sascha Just | Stars: Ellis Marsalis, Branford Marsalis, Wynton Marsalis, Jason Marsalis
81. Super Bowl XX (1986 TV Special)
Sport
Director: Ted Nathanson | Stars: Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen, Bob Griese, Bob Costas
Votes: 98
82. Find Your Groove (2020)
88 min | Documentary
In this inspiring and uplifting documentary, stars and musicians from across the industry speak to the power and importance of music in society, the lack of support for music education in ... See full summary »
Director: Michael j Kirk | Stars: The Bacon Brothers, Tony Bennett, Joe Bonamassa, Dave Brubeck
Votes: 36
83. A World Without Beethoven? (2020 TV Special)
90 min | Documentary
To gauge the significance of Beethoven's work, we pose the question: What would the world 'sound' like without it? Without his genius, would movie scores, jazz, concept albums and much more exist as we know it?
Director: Martin Roddewig | Stars: Sarah Willis, Thomas Angyan, Chico Buarque, Wynton Marsalis
Votes: 89
84. Christmas Glory: In the Key of Love (2007 TV Special)
60 min | Music
Director: Joe Terry | Stars: Marvin Winans, Nike Basurto, Al Jarreau, Wynton Marsalis
85. Faubourg Tremé: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans (2008)
Not Rated | 68 min | Documentary
Faubourg Treme documents the enduring legacy of one of the United States' oldest African American communities, an area just outside the French Quarter of New Orleans.
Director: Dawn Logsdon | Stars: Glen David Andrews, Harold Evans, Eric Foner, John Hope Franklin
Votes: 90
86. The 3rd Annual Soul Train Music Awards (1989 TV Special)
TV-G | 120 min | Music
A music awards ceremony hosted by Dionne Warwick, Patti LaBelle and Ahmad Rashad, and honored the achievements made during 1988 by people of color. The event was held on April 13 1989 in Los Angeles, California.
Director: Ron de Moraes | Stars: Dionne Warwick, Patti LaBelle, Ahmad Rashad, Ashford & Simpson
Votes: 43
87. Like It Is (1968–2012)
Talk-Show
Charles Hobson the original creative force behind the long-running "Like It Is," a morning current affairs program hosted by Gil Noble. Actor Robert Hooks was the original host and Noble ... See full summary »
Stars: Gil Noble, Ralph Abernathy, Muhammad Ali, Amiri Baraka
Votes: 11
88. Talking with David Frost (1991– )
60 min | News
Stars: David Frost, Nelson Mandela, Chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi, F.W. de Klerk
Votes: 14
89. American Creole: New Orleans Reunion (2006 TV Movie)
57 min | Documentary, Music
A rising star of New Orleans jazz finds his sidemen scattered by Katrina, his flooded-out Mom sleeping on his couch, and his 8-year-old grandson clamoring to join the band. American Creole:... See full summary »
Directors: Michelle Benoit, Glen Pitre | Stars: Don Vappie, Renald Richard, Victor Goines, Wynton Marsalis
Votes: 9
90. A Concert for Hurricane Relief (2005 TV Special)
60 min | Music, News
A Hurricane Katrina relief concert. After Louisiana was destroyed by Katrina, famous stars all came together and put on this concert, which aired on over 20 television stations, including ... See full summary »
Stars: Glenn Close, Harry Connick Jr., Claire Danes, Ellen DeGeneres
Votes: 52
91. Keeping Up with the Jones Brothers
86 min | Documentary | Filming
Director: Robert Levi | Stars: Nancy Wilson, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Wynton Marsalis, Stanley Clarke
92. An All-Star Celebration Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. (1986 TV Special)
120 min | Documentary, Music
Director: Marty Pasetta | Stars: Debbie Allen, Ashford & Simpson, Nick Ashford, Joan Baez
Votes: 51
93. Deutschland, deine Künstler (2008– )
45 min | Documentary, Biography
Germany, your artists.
Stars: Tom Vogt, Til Schweiger, Iris Berben, Campino
Votes: 20
94. Keeper of the Flame (2022)
92 min | Documentary
Director: Nick Wong | Stars: Verónica De Negri, Michelle Foster, Charles Fulwood, Peter Gabriel
95. Save Birdland: A Celebration of Music, History, and Community (2021 TV Special)
220 min | Musical
Stars: Monty Alexander, Iain Armitage, Lucie Arnaz, Jaqueline Arnold
96. On the Shoulders of Giants: The Story of the Greatest Team You Never Heard Of (2010)
80 min | Documentary, History, Sport
The NBA's All-Time Leading Scorer and Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar presents On the Shoulders of Giants - the story of the greatest team you never heard of. The tale of the all-black ... See full summary »
Director: Deborah Morales | Stars: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Maya Angelou, Carmelo Anthony, Charles Barkley
Votes: 37
97. 1993 Essence Awards (1993 TV Special)
TV-G | 120 min | Family
A presentation of the Essence Awards, saluting outstanding African-American women. Ann Margaret was a presenter in this years show. The Essence Awards are the largest event celebrating ... See full summary »
Director: Bruce Gowers | Stars: Danny Glover, Patti LaBelle, Ann-Margret, Anita Baker
Votes: 14
98. Art Blakey: The Jazz Messenger (1988)
78 min | Documentary, Music
Directors: Dick Fontaine, Pat Hartley | Stars: Art Blakey, Dizzy Gillespie, Roy Haynes, Wynton Marsalis
Votes: 17
99. Tribeca Film Festival Presents (2003 TV Movie)
120 min | Documentary
Director: Stephen A. Vigilante | Stars: Scott Anger, Lauren Bacall, Peter Bart, Lisa Birnbach
Votes: 53
100. Willie Nelson Plays the Music of Ray Charles (2009)
Documentary
This behind the scenes documentary for Jazz at Lincoln Center explores how Willie Nelson, Wynton Marsalis and Norah Jones came together to put on a series of concerts featuring the music of... See full summary »
Director: M. Douglas Silverstein | Stars: Norah Jones, Wynton Marsalis, Willie Nelson