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51. Uncle Tom's Cabin (1987 TV Movie)
110 min | Drama
The life of an aging black slave, Tom, and the people with whom he interacts.
Director: Stan Lathan | Stars: Avery Brooks, Kate Burton, Bruce Dern, Paula Kelly
Votes: 607
52. Frank's Place (1987–1988)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
A professor from Boston runs his late father's New Orleans restaurant.
Stars: Tim Reid, Robert Harper, Daphne Reid, Francesca P. Roberts
Votes: 521
53. The Age of Spin: Dave Chappelle Live at the Hollywood Palladium (2017 TV Special)
TV-MA | 67 min | Comedy
Dave Chappelle gives his usual skewed insight into the topics of race, technology, OJ Simpson, and more in a stand up special filmed in Hollywood.
Director: Stan Lathan | Stars: Dave Chappelle, Morgan Freeman
Votes: 13,505
54. An Eight Is Enough Wedding (1989 TV Movie)
95 min | Comedy, Drama
This second made-for-television reunion film finds eldest son David on the brink of marriage to a divorcee. However, some of his sisters would prefer to see a reunion with his ex-wife Janet.
Director: Stan Lathan | Stars: Dick Van Patten, Sandy Faison, Grant Goodeve, Joan Prather
Votes: 102
55. Def Comedy Jam (1992–2008)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
A stand-up comedy series from Russell Simmons showcasing legendary comedians including Bernie Mac, Steve Harvey, Martin Lawrence, DL Hughley, Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock and more.
Stars: Kid Capri, Martin Lawrence, D.L. Hughley, Russell Simmons
Votes: 625
56. Dave Chappelle: For What It's Worth (2004 TV Special)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy
Chappelle cuts loose in what he does best, Chappelle-style! And for what it's worth, no one is safe from Dave!
Director: Stan Lathan | Stars: Dave Chappelle, Greer Barnes
Votes: 9,160
57. The Redd Foxx Show (1986)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
An American sitcom starring Redd Foxx as a newsstand owner who adopts a street smart teenage daughter, played by Pamela Adlon. The series premiered January 18, 1986 on the ABC television ... See full summary »
Stars: Redd Foxx, Rosanna DeSoto, Pamela Adlon, Sinbad
Votes: 148
58. Dave Chappelle: Equanimity (2017 TV Special)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy
Dave talks about not actually growing up in the projects, the hate he received from the transgender community, and from fake news.
Director: Stan Lathan | Stars: Dave Chappelle, Donnell Rawlings
Votes: 13,626
59. The Black Godfather (2019)
TV-MA | 118 min | Documentary, Biography
Follows the life of Clarence Avant, the ultimate, uncensored mentor and behind-the-scenes rainmaker in music, film, TV and politics.
Director: Reginald Hudlin | Stars: Clarence Avant, Hank Aaron, Gwen Adolph, Dina R. Andrews
Votes: 1,544
60. Dave Chappelle: The Bird Revelation (2017 TV Special)
TV-MA | 49 min | Comedy
Dave jokes about the sexual assaults dominating the 2017 entertainment news and how and why people allow themselves to be abused.
Director: Stan Lathan | Star: Dave Chappelle
Votes: 10,938
61. Deep in the Heart of Texas: Dave Chappelle Live at Austin City Limits (2017 TV Special)
TV-MA | 66 min | Comedy
Dave Chappelle gives his stand about racially charged run-ins, celebrity scandals and fatherly dilemmas in his stand-up set at Austin's Moody Theater.
Director: Stan Lathan | Stars: Dave Chappelle, Morgan Freeman
Votes: 12,416
62. Wild Oats (1994)
30 min | Comedy
Short lived (four weeks) comedy about Jack Slayton and Brian Grant, two twenty-somethings living together in Chicago. Shelly Thomas was Jack's ex-girlfriend who was being dated by Brian. ... See full summary »
Stars: Tim Conlon, Paul Rudd, Paula Marshall, Jana Marie Hupp
Votes: 28
63. Go Tell It on the Mountain (1985)
Not Rated | 96 min | Drama
This film adaptation of James Baldwin's celebrated novel tells the journey of a family from the rural South to "big city" Harlem seeking both salvation and understanding and of a young boy ... See full summary »
Director: Stan Lathan | Stars: Paul Winfield, James Bond III, Olivia Cole, Rodrick F. Wimberly
Votes: 246
64. Shirley (1979–1980)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
Shirley Miller is a widow with three children. She's struggling to make ends meet and her children aren't happy with their new surroundings, but she has the help of Charlotte, handyman Dutch and a friend who could be something more.
Stars: Shirley Jones, Peter Barton, Rosanna Arquette, Tracey Gold
Votes: 50
65. MacGruder and Loud (1985)
60 min | Drama, Crime
Two police partners, Malcolm and Jenny, fall in love and marry secretly, as department rules forbid married colleagues from being partners.
Stars: John Getz, Kathryn Harrold, Robert Desiderio, Willard E. Pugh
Votes: 126
66. Amazing Grace (1974)
G | 99 min | Comedy
An elderly woman in a Baltimore neighborhood finds out that a somewhat slow-witted neighbor is being put up for local office by some shady politicians who have no interest in their ... See full summary »
Director: Stan Lathan | Stars: Moms Mabley, Slappy White, Rosalind Cash, Moses Gunn
Votes: 284 | Gross: $0.74M
67. Boone (1983–1984)
60 min | Drama
In 1953, Boone Sawyer dreams of becoming a country music star, but his father has other ideas for his future.
Stars: Thomas Byrd, Greg Webb, Elizabeth Huddle Nyberg, Katherine Moffat
Votes: 54
68. Minor Adjustments (1995–1996)
30 min | Comedy
Philadelphian Ron Aimes, a child psychologist, has a shrewd wife Rachel plus precocious tykes Trevor and Emma. He shares ditzy receptionist Darby with fastidious dentist Bruce and anxious pediatrician Francine.
Stars: Rondell Sheridan, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Mitchell Whitfield, Linda Kash
Votes: 90
69. Cedric the Entertainer Presents (2002–2003)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
An American sketch comedy and variety series hosted by Cedric The Entertainer featuring a variety of comedic skits with the supporting cast members. The series premiered September 18, 2002 on the Fox television network and aired for one season.
Stars: J.B. Smoove, Shaun Majumder, Amy Brassette, Michael O'Hara
Votes: 203
70. The Righteous Apples (1980–1981)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Focuses on the activities of The Righteous Apples, five Boston-area high school musicians, who in a troubled world, seek to help people in distress.
Stars: Eric Chun, George M. Chappell, René Le Vant, Rene Auberjonois
Votes: 56
71. Good Sports (1991– )
30 min | Comedy, Sport
A sitcom about two sports anchors, a vain faded football star and a former Miss America, who have a love-hate relationship.
Stars: Farrah Fawcett, Ryan O'Neal, Lane Smith, Brian Doyle-Murray
Votes: 210
72. Zoe Ever After (2016)
TV-PG | Comedy
Zoe Moon a newly single mother wants to start a cosmetics business.
Stars: Brandy Norwood, Dorian Missick, Ignacio Serricchio, Haneefah Wood
Votes: 224
73. Cleghorne! (1995)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Focuses on the life of Ellen Carlson, a single mom trying to raise her 9 year old daughter Akeyla, balance her duties of running a local production company in SoHo, boyfriend Brad, and overbearing parents, Sidney and Lena.
Stars: Ellen Cleghorne, Garrett Morris, Alaina Reed-Hall, Steve Bean
Votes: 30
74. Politics of Love (2011)
Not Rated | 93 min | Comedy, Romance
A comedy romance inspired by the slew of publicly documented election love stories that sprung up during Obama's Presidential push. The plot follows the fortunes of a campaign team caught up in a whirlwind of euphoric romances.
Director: William Dear | Stars: Brian White, Mallika Sherawat, Loretta Devine, Ruby Dee
Votes: 347
75. Ball Four (1976)
30 min | Comedy, Sport
In the first episode pitcher Jim Barton informed his teammates and coaches that he was going to write a series of articles on baseball life "off the field." Manager Capogrosso and most of ... See full summary »
Stars: Jim Bouton, Bill McCutcheon, Marco St. John, Jack Somack
Votes: 34
76. Soul! (1968–1973)
60 min | Music
America's first "Black Tonight Show." From 1968 to 1973, of a nation. 'Soul!' Brought Black Culture to TV. Ellis Haizlip ensures the Revolution will be televised with "SOUL!,"
Stars: Ellis Haizlip, Gerry Bledsoe, Jerry Butler, Patti LaBelle
Votes: 66
77. The 70th Primetime Emmy Awards (2018 TV Special)
TV-14 | 126 min | News
Michael Che and Colin Jost host television's biggest night, honoring the year's best shows.
Directors: Hamish Hamilton, Paul Briganti | Stars: Colin Jost, Michael Che, Tituss Burgess, Louie Anderson
Votes: 244
78. Chappelle's Home Team - Earthquake: Legendary (2022 TV Special)
36 min | Comedy
It follows comedian Earthquake as he shakes up the stage and delivers wave after wave while diving into health as wealth, prostate exams and disciplining kids.
Director: Stan Lathan | Stars: Dave Chappelle, Earthquake
Votes: 799
79. A Fine Romance (1989)
60 min | Drama, Romance
Louisa Phillips and Michael Trent are a once married couple who are still tied together by their job of co-hosting a travel show. This will they or won't rom-com was filmed in the scenic hot spots of Europe.
Stars: Margaret Whitton, Ernie Sabella, Kevin Moore, Dinah Lenney
Votes: 79
80. Sunday Best (2007– )
60 min | Musical, Reality-TV
Episode #101 - Auditon Special: Sunday Best traveled the country in search of the next great Gosple Star. We held open auditions in: Chicago, Atlanta, and Los Angeles. Thousands of hopefuls... See full summary »
Stars: Dathan Thigpen, Kirk Franklin, Erica Campbell, Kelly Price
Votes: 68
81. Second Time Around (I) (2004–2005)
30 min | Comedy
After failing at it the first time, a Black American couple decides to give marriage to each other a second chance.
Stars: Boris Kodjoe, Nicole Ari Parker, Brian White, Danielle Nicolet
Votes: 70
82. Chappelle's Home Team: Donnell Rawlings - A New Day (2024)
40 min | Comedy, Reality-TV
Donnell Rawlings discusses relationships, travel, aging and parenting while wearing a blue suit, red socks and moisturized ankles.
Director: Stan Lathan | Star: Donnell Rawlings
Votes: 190
83. All Def Comedy (2017– )
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
American television series featuring stand-up comedy.
Stars: Tony Rock, Mustard, Clayton Thomas, Sydney Castillo
Votes: 84
84. Def Poetry (2002– )
TV-MA | 28 min | Documentary, Music
This show is a spoken word poetry television series hosted by Mos Def and airing on HBO between 2002 and 2007. The series features performances by established and up-and-coming spoken word ... See full summary »
Stars: Yasiin Bey, Russell Simmons, Lemon Andersen, Black Ice
Votes: 225
85. Teech (1991– )
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Stars: Maggie Han, Steven Gilborn, Phill Lewis, Curnal Achilles Aulisio
Votes: 24
86. The Show (1996– )
30 min | Comedy
A white writer joins the staff of a Black television series.
Stars: Sam Seder, T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh, Chris Spencer, Shaun Baker
Votes: 33
87. Daddy's Girls (2009– )
Reality-TV
We watched Rev Run's daughters grow up on MTV's Run's House. Now watch them come of age in Daddy's Girls. Picking up where Run's House left off, Daddy's Girls follows the exploits of ... See full summary »
Stars: L.A. James, Jones Crow, Karen Jin Beck, Carlie Verdecia
Votes: 66
88. A House Divided: Denmark Vessey's Rebellion (1982)
90 min | Drama
Story of Denmark Vesey, who was raised as a slave but bought his freedom. He organized a plot to seize the city and free the black slaves, but this failed and he and others were hanged. Set in Charleston in 1822.
Director: Stan Lathan | Stars: Mary Alice, Ned Beatty, James Bond III, Bernie Casey
Votes: 108
89. The Sky Is Gray (1980 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 46 min | Drama
A young boy named James comes of age in 1940s Louisiana and grapples with what it means to be black during a time of racism and poverty. James's mother accompanies her son to town to see ... See full summary »
Director: Stan Lathan | Stars: Olivia Cole, James Bond III, Margaret Avery, Cleavon Little
Votes: 84
90. 85 South: Ghetto Legends (2023 TV Special)
54 min | Comedy
DC Young Fly, Karlous Miller and Chico Bean bring their hit podcast to stage for a one-of-a-kind comedy.
Director: Stan Lathan | Stars: Chico Bean, D.C. Young Fly, Karlous Miller
Votes: 179
91. Booker (1984 TV Movie)
54 min | Biography, Drama, Family
Set in the 1860's South, Booker is the impassioned story of the boy who struggled through slavery to found the Tuskegee Institute. Through the eyes of nine-year-old Booker T. Washington, ... See full summary »
Director: Stan Lathan | Stars: Shavar Ross, CCH Pounder, Thalmus Rasulala, James Bond III
Votes: 64
92. Amanda Seales: I Be Knowin' (2019 TV Special)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy
Comedian Amanda Seales presents her stand-up debut: I Be Knowin'. In this hour-long HBO special, Amanda shares from her memories of romance in high school up to what it means to be a 30-year-old black woman in America today.
Directors: Marc Bloomgarden, Stan Lathan | Star: Amanda Seales
Votes: 430
93. The Trial of the Moke (1978 TV Movie)
90 min | Drama
"The Trial of the Moke" is about the first black man to graduates from West Point. Flipper is framed for embezzlement by his fellow cadets to drive him away. But Flipper wasn't going anywhere until he cleared his name.
Director: Stan Lathan | Stars: Thalmus Rasulala, Franklyn Seales, Kristie Thatcher, Ron Frazier
Votes: 81
94. Mr. Soul! (2018)
104 min | Documentary
Before Oprah, before Arsenio, there was Mr. SOUL. Ellis Haizlip ensures that the Revolution would be televised with "SOUL!," America's first "Black Tonight Show." From 1968 to 1973, the ... See full summary »
Directors: Melissa Haizlip, Sam Pollard | Stars: Blair Underwood, Sidney Poitier, Michael Jackson, Diahann Carroll
Votes: 275
95. The Comedy Get Down (2017)
TV-14 | Comedy
The show follows the heavy hitter comedians on their tour "Comedy Get Down". Mostly not active on television, comedians share their backstage struggles to put on the show.
Stars: Tawny Newsome, Eddie Griffin, Steve Berg, Cedric The Entertainer
Votes: 116
96. The Child Saver (1988 TV Movie)
105 min | Drama
Andrea Crawford, an important business woman, risks everything to save a kid from the life of crime.
Director: Stan Lathan | Stars: Alfre Woodard, Michael Warren, Mario Van Peebles, Constance McCashin
Votes: 65
97. Unsung Hollywood (2014– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A series that profiles talented, influential black celebrities from Hollywood movies, television, comedy, and sports.
Stars: Gary Anthony Williams, Charnele Brown, Joe Torry, John Singleton
Votes: 99
98. Phat Tuesdays (2022)
160 min | Documentary, Comedy
Docuseries examining the influential 90's comedy showcase started by Guy Torry that helped launch the careers of some of the most famous Black comedians in the industry.
Stars: Regina King, Tiffany Haddish, Chris Tucker, Pauly Shore
Votes: 261
99. Save the Children (1973)
G | 123 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary about a concert held in Chicago in 1972.
Director: Stan Lathan | Stars: Cannonball Adderley, Jerry Butler, Sammy Davis Jr., Dennis Edwards
Votes: 57 | Gross: $0.26M
100. Town Business (2023 TV Special)
33 min | Comedy
Fasten your seatbelts as Luenell sounds off on bad seatmates, first-class feuds, sickles babies and more travel mishaps in this brash stand-up special.
Director: Stan Lathan | Stars: Luenell, Casey Shirley
Votes: 128