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51. Sr. (2022)

R | 89 min | Documentary, Biography

Follow the tender but appropriately irreverent account of the life and career of Robert Downey Sr., the fearless and visionary American director who set the standard for countercultural comedy in the 1960s and 1970s.

Director: Chris Smith | Stars: Robert Downey Sr., Zaina Ali, Paul Thomas Anderson, Alan Arkin

Votes: 3,551

52. Duino (2024)

108 min | Drama, Romance

An Argentinian filmmaker struggling to finish a movie about his unrequited first love receives an unexpected invitation to reconstruct his memories, revisit his past and perhaps even find a new ending to his story.

Directors: Juan Pablo Di Pace, Andrés Pepe Estrada | Stars: Juan Pablo Di Pace, Santiago Madrussan, Oscar Morgan, August Wittgenstein

Votes: 15

53. Hot l Baltimore (1975)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Somewhat steamy/racy (for the time) carryings-on in a ruined old hotel; the "E" burned out some time ago and was never repaired.

Stars: James Cromwell, Richard Masur, Conchata Ferrell, Al Freeman Jr.

Votes: 332

54. Lucy and Desi (2022)

PG | 103 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy

This film will explore the rise of comedian icon Lucille Ball, her relationship with Desi Arnaz, and how their groundbreaking sitcom I Love Lucy forever changed Hollywood, cementing her legacy long after her death in 1989.

Director: Amy Poehler | Stars: Lucie Arnaz, Bette Midler, Carol Burnett, Laura Laplaca

Votes: 3,033

55. The Powers That Be (1992–1993)

30 min | Comedy

The exploits of a clueless American senator and the eccentric, morally corrupt people who are closest to him.

Stars: John Forsythe, Holland Taylor, Eve Gordon, Peter MacNicol

Votes: 440

56. Sanford (1980–1981)

30 min | Comedy

The further adventures of Fred Sanford, featuring the old cast, except for Lamont; Fred has a new partner and a new girlfriend.

Stars: Redd Foxx, Dennis Burkley, Marguerite Ray, Clinton Derricks-Carroll

Votes: 422

57. Forever Fernwood (1977–1978)

30 min | Comedy

After Mary Hartman left town with her policeman boyfriend, the focus shifted to her heartbroken ex-husband Tom and the rest of the oddball residents of Fernwood, Ohio.

Stars: Greg Mullavey, Mary Kay Place, Graham Jarvis, Dody Goodman

Votes: 88

58. I Carry You with Me (2020)

R | 111 min | Drama

Ambition and societal pressure propel an aspiring chef to leave his soulmate in Mexico and make the treacherous journey to New York, where life will never be the same.

Director: Heidi Ewing | Stars: Armando Espitia, Yael Tadeo, Raúl Briones, Alberto Juárez

Votes: 1,692

59. The Night They Raided Minsky's (1968)

PG-13 | 99 min | Comedy

A naive young Amish woman runs away from her home in Pennsylvania to New York City, where she hopes to act in religious stage plays but ends up performing in Burlesque theatre.

Director: William Friedkin | Stars: Jason Robards, Britt Ekland, Norman Wisdom, Forrest Tucker

Votes: 1,814

60. The Mike Douglas Show (1961–1982)

89 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

Mike Douglas, aided by a different celebrity co-host every week, interviews a variety of figures from the world of entertainment.

Stars: Mike Douglas, Ellie Frankel, Ellie Frankel Sextet, Stan Kann

Votes: 580

61. General Electric Theater (1953–1962)

TV-G | 30 min | Drama

An American anthology series, with a new episode and different actors and actresses each week. Hosted by Ronald Reagan, the series was sponsored by General Electric's Department of Public Relations.

Stars: Ronald Reagan, Don Herbert, Nancy Reagan, Lee Marvin

Votes: 434

62. E! True Hollywood Story (1996– )

TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Biography

Documentary series exploring a topic, headline, or person that became the ground zero for a revolution in culture; told by the people who were on the front lines of the story.

Stars: Phil Crowley, Chip Bolcik, Beng Spies, Ken Baker

Votes: 1,261

63. Come Blow Your Horn (1963)

Not Rated | 112 min | Comedy, Musical

After leaving his parents' home, young Buddy Baker goes to live with his womanizing older brother in a posh Manhattan apartment where he learns how to be a partying playboy.

Director: Bud Yorkin | Stars: Frank Sinatra, Lee J. Cobb, Molly Picon, Barbara Rush

Votes: 1,240

64. Access Hollywood (1996– )

TV-PG | 30 min | News, Talk-Show

Celebrity information, Hollywood gossip, and other news from the world of entertainment.

Stars: Kit Hoover, Billy Bush, Scott Evans, Sibley Scoles

Votes: 932

65. To Tell the Truth (I) (2016–2022)

TV-PG | 42 min | Biography, Comedy, Game-Show

Three contestants claim to be a person with an unusual distinction or occupation. One is telling the truth, and the other two are impostors. Four celebrity panelists ask them questions to figure out who is telling the truth.

Stars: Anthony Anderson, Doris Bowman, Joel McHale, Nikki Glaser

Votes: 873

66. Being Mary Tyler Moore (2023)

TV-PG | 119 min | Documentary

Explores the vanguard career of Mary, who, as an actor, performer, and advocate, revolutionized the portrayal of women in media, redefined their roles in show business, and inspired generations to dream big and make it on their own.

Director: James Adolphus | Stars: Mary Tyler Moore, James L. Brooks, Rob Reiner, Treva Silverman

Votes: 1,086

67. Heartsounds (1984 TV Movie)

PG | 128 min | Drama

New York urologist Harold Lear gets a taste of his own medicine when he suffers a heart attack and is confronted with a medical institution which doesn't seem equipped to help. Wife Martha ... See full summary »

Director: Glenn Jordan | Stars: Mary Tyler Moore, James Garner, Sam Wanamaker, Wendy Crewson

Votes: 266

68. Late Night with David Letterman (1982–1993)

TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

Popular late-night comedy/talk-show with host David Letterman, interviewing famous guests.

Stars: David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Bill Wendell, Calvert DeForest

Votes: 5,003

69. The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986–2011)

TV-PG | 60 min | News, Talk-Show

Oprah Winfrey hosts a live audience talk-show with celebrity guests and discusses daily stories.

Stars: Oprah Winfrey, Nate Berkus, Gayle King, Chris Rock

Votes: 5,444

70. The Comedy Store (2020)

TV-MA | 58 min | Documentary, Comedy, History

This documentary series brings to life the legends, heartbreak and history created at The Comedy Store, which over the past 47 years has launched the careers of a breathtaking array of stars.

Stars: Jim Carrey, Bill Burr, Bobby Lee, Howie Mandel

Votes: 1,316

71. 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

72. Scared Stiff (1953)

Approved | 108 min | Comedy, Horror, Musical

Fleeing a murder charge, a busboy and a nightclub singer wind up on a spooky Caribbean island inherited by a young woman.

Director: George Marshall | Stars: Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Lizabeth Scott, Carmen Miranda

Votes: 2,097

73. Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (2016–2022)

TV-MA | 21 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

Comedian Samantha Bee gives her own wry commentary to the contemporary issues of the day.

Stars: Samantha Bee, Allana Harkin, Mike Rubens, Amy Hoggart

Votes: 6,706

74. America 2-Night (1978)

30 min | Comedy

In the second-season version of "Fernwood 2Nite," the small-time talk show from Fernwood, Ohio has moved to Alta Coma, California, where it has taken on a more national flavor. This satire ... See full summary »

Stars: Martin Mull, Fred Willard, Bill Kirchenbauer, Frank De Vol

Votes: 349

75. The Earth Day Special (1990 TV Special)

Comedy, Drama, Family

An Earth Day special about pollution's effects on the Earth. Numerous celebrities have guest appearances whether as themselves, or as characters for whom they're best known.

Directors: Dwight Hemion, James Burrows, Gerry Cohen, Ted Haimes, Jim Henson, Terry Hughes, Terry Lennon, Jay Sandrich, Dick Schneider, Dave Wilson | Stars: Dan Aykroyd, Candice Bergen, James Brolin, Downtown Julie Brown

Votes: 489

76. P.O.V. (1988– )

60 min | Documentary

POV, a cinema term for "point of view," is television's longest-running showcase for independent non-fiction films. Since 1988, POV has presented more than 300 of the best, boldest, and ... See full summary »

Stars: Stacey Abrams, Rashida Tlaib, Lucy McBath, Veronica Escobar

Votes: 245

77. Gloria (1982–1983)

30 min | Comedy

This spin-off of "All in the Family" features the further adventures of Gloria Stivic and her son Joey. She and Mike are separated and she's gotten a job in a veterinarian's office.

Stars: Sally Struthers, Burgess Meredith, Jo de Winter, Christian Jacobs

Votes: 212

78. Palmerstown, U.S.A. (1980–1981)

60 min | Drama, Family

In Depression-era South, Booker T. Freeman and David Hall become best friends, despite different racial backgrounds. Booker's dad Luther is the local blacksmith, W.D. Hall the grocer, with the families becoming close, due to the boys.

Stars: Jonelle Allen, Beeson Carroll, Bill Duke, Janice St. John

Votes: 105

79. CBS This Morning (2012– )

120 min | News

A mix of news, features and interviews with notable figures in politics, business and entertainment.

Stars: Gayle King, Norah O'Donnell, Charlie Rose, Anthony Mason

Votes: 717

80. Fried Green Tomatoes

Drama | Completed

When Idgie Threadgoode returns to Whistle Stop after a decade away, she must wrestle with a changed town, estranged daughter, faltering café and life-changing secret.

Star: Reba McEntire

81. Clean Slate

Comedy | Post-production

Henry, an Alabama car wash owner is surprised when his estranged child returns home after 17 years, now a determined, proud trans woman named Desiree.

Stars: Zoe Vatekeh, Shena Verrett, Pat Yeary, Keith Arthur Bolden

82. Grady (1975–1976)

30 min | Comedy

The solo adventures of Fred Sanford's pal Grady, who has moved on up to Los Angeles.

Stars: Whitman Mayo, Carol Cole, Joe Morton, Rosanne Katon

Votes: 161

83. Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's 'All in the Family' and 'The Jeffersons' (2019 TV Special)

TV-14 | 66 min | Comedy

A one-night-only sitcom special hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and Norman Lear featuring live performances of two of Lear's most popular shows, 'All in the Family' and 'The Jeffersons'.

Directors: James Burrows, Andy Fisher | Stars: Woody Harrelson, Marisa Tomei, Ike Barinholtz, Ellie Kemper

Votes: 1,201

84. Apple Pie (1978)

30 min | Comedy

This comedy set in Depression-era Kansas City was based around a single hairdresser's unique approach to curing her loneliness: putting an ad in the newspaper and recruiting the folks who ... See full summary »

Stars: Rue McClanahan, Dabney Coleman, Jack Gilford, Caitlin O'Heaney

Votes: 37

85. All That Glitters (1977)

30 min | Comedy, Fantasy

Satirical look at a world where women rule and men are objectified.

Stars: Lois Nettleton, Barbara Baxley, Anita Gillette, Chuck McCann

Votes: 162

86. The Dr. Oz Show (2009–2022)

TV-PG | 60 min | Talk-Show

Dr. Oz delivers health tips of varying reliability in pursuit of ratings.

Stars: Mehmet Oz, Daphne Oz, Odette Warder, Judith Joseph

Votes: 1,232

87. The IMDb Show (2017– )

13 min | Talk-Show

"The IMDb Show" is here to help you dive deeper into the shows and movies you love and discover new ones you won't be able to stop watching.

Stars: Tim Kash, Kerri Doherty, Alex Logan, Kevin Smith

Votes: 1,932

88. 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

89. Intimate Portrait (1990–2005)

TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography

Find out more about the women you love and admire who have made their mark in movies, music, politics, sports, and more in these "Intimate Portraits."

Stars: Linda Emond, Laurent Lederer, Lisa Friedman, Meredith Vieira

Votes: 424

90. The Baxters (1979–1981)

30 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

An "interactive" series in which the first half was a standard sitcom and the second was a talk-show-like discussion of the events that happened and how they could be resolved.

Stars: Anita Gillette, Larry Keith, Chris Petersen, Derin Altay

Votes: 19

91. The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950–1955)

60 min | Comedy, Romance

This was a Colgate-sponsored comedy hour that featured many notable comedians and entertainers of the era as guest stars.

Stars: Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Al Goodman, Eddie Cantor

Votes: 592

92. Live in Front of a Studio Audience: 'The Facts of Life' and 'Diff'rent Strokes' (2021 TV Special)

TV-PG | 61 min | Comedy

A re-creation of classic episodes of "The Facts of Life" and "Diff'rent Strokes."

Directors: James Burrows, Andy Fisher | Stars: Ann Dowd, Jennifer Aniston, Gabrielle Union, Allison Tolman

Votes: 1,144

93. King of Cool (2021)

107 min | Documentary, Biography, History

The story of Dean Martin.

Director: Tom Donahue | Stars: Dean Martin, Frankie Avalon, Jerry Blavat, Bill Boggs

Votes: 891

94. StarTalk (2015– )

47 min | Talk-Show

Famed astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses science and pop culture with notable guests.

Stars: Neil deGrasse Tyson, Bill Nye, Chuck Nice, Charles Liu

Votes: 802

95. History of the Sitcom (2021)

TV-14 | 45 min | Documentary, History

Examines how sitcoms have evolved to reflect the changing face of American families.

Stars: Jason Alexander, Tracy Morgan, Emily St. James, Lorraine Ali

Votes: 458

96. The Roseanne Show (1997–2000)

TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

Talk show hosted by Roseanne Barr.

Stars: Roseanne Barr, Michael Fishman, Dailey Pike, Ellen Cleghorne

Votes: 399

97. Ok! TV (2013– )

30 min | News, Talk-Show

A look at the top stories in entertainment and celebrity news.

Stars: Sonia Isabelle, Jaymes Vaughan, Arthur Kade, Ricky Cornish

Votes: 406

98. 704 Hauser (1994)

30 min | Comedy

A Black family, the Cumberbatches, moves into the former Queens home of Archie Bunker years after Bunker had sold the house located at 704 Hauser Street.

Stars: John Amos, Lynnie Godfrey, T.E. Russell, Maura Tierney

Votes: 107

99. A Year at the Top (1977– )

30 min | Comedy

Greg and Paul are rock musicians who leave their home in Boise, Idaho for Hollywood. They find Frederick J. Hanover, a promoter who has found a lot of famous rock musicians.

Stars: Greg Evigan, Paul Shaffer, Gabriel Dell, Julie Cobb

Votes: 40

100. 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