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1. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
A streetwise, poor young man from Philadelphia is sent by his mother to live with his aunt, uncle and cousins in their Bel-Air mansion.
Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Alfonso Ribeiro, Tatyana Ali
Votes: 145,035
2. Crooklyn (1994)
PG-13 | 115 min | Comedy, Drama
Spike Lee's vibrant semi-autobiographical portrait of a school teacher, her stubborn jazz musician husband and their five kids living in Brooklyn in 1973.
Director: Spike Lee | Stars: Alfre Woodard, Delroy Lindo, David Patrick Kelly, Zelda Harris
Votes: 11,367 | Gross: $13.64M
3. Mafia! (1998)
PG-13 | 87 min | Comedy, Crime
Takeoff on the Godfather with the son of a mafia king taking over for his dying father
Director: Jim Abrahams | Stars: Jay Mohr, Christina Applegate, Lloyd Bridges, Billy Burke
Votes: 16,002 | Gross: $19.88M
4. It's Garry Shandling's Show. (1986–1990)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Garry Shandling pokes fun at sitcom conventions in his own unique fourth-wall breaking meta sitcom.
Stars: Garry Shandling, Molly Cheek, Michael Tucci, Scott Nemes
Votes: 1,747
5. Cleopatra Jones (1973)
PG | 89 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
During the 1970s, U.S. Special Agent Cleopatra Jones proves to be an invaluable asset to the local police forces in the war on drugs.
Director: Jack Starrett | Stars: Tamara Dobson, Bernie Casey, Brenda Sykes, Antonio Fargas
Votes: 3,541 | Gross: $2.98M
6. The Midnight Special (1972–1981)
90 min | Music, Talk-Show
Late night rock and pop music performances are featured.
Stars: Wolfman Jack, Helen Reddy, Donna Summer, Gladys Knight
Votes: 385
7. Tapeheads (1988)
R | 93 min | Comedy, Music
A couple of creative losers accidently become big shots in the video music industry.
Director: Bill Fishman | Stars: John Cusack, Tim Robbins, Mary Crosby, Clu Gulager
Votes: 4,360 | Gross: $0.34M
8. The Arsenio Hall Show (1989–1994)
60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Arsenio Hall hosts this hip, late-night talk show.
Stars: Arsenio Hall, Burton Richardson, Michael Wolff, Sinbad
Votes: 1,001
9. Unsung (2008– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A series that profiles some of the most influential, talented yet forgotten R&B, Soul and Gospel artists of the 1970s, '80s and '90s.
Stars: Gary Anthony Williams, Steven Ivory, Dyana Williams, Nelson George
Votes: 395
10. Soul Train (1971–2006)
TV-14 | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Created by music impresario Don Cornelius, Soul Train is an African-American focused music-dance television program that aired 35 years, primarily featuring performances by R&B, soul, funk, pop, and hip hop artists.
Stars: Don Cornelius, Diana Puskas, Queen Turner, Carole Creekmore
Votes: 685
11. The Return of Bruno (1987 TV Movie)
56 min | Comedy, Music
A "documentary" about the major influence that a '60s rock singer named Bruno has had on rock music, as attested to by such rock legends as Ringo Starr, Brian Wilson and the Bee Gees, among others.
Director: James Yukich | Stars: Bruce Willis, Ringo Starr, Jon Bon Jovi, Dave Chamberlain
Votes: 528
12. Fired Up (1997–1998)
30 min | Comedy
First She Got Fired, Then She Got Fired Up.
Stars: Sharon Lawrence, Leah Remini, Mark Feuerstein, Jonathan Banks
Votes: 241
13. Roadie (1980)
PG | 106 min | Comedy, Music
A young Texas good ol' boy has a knack with electronic equipment, and that talent gets him a job as a roadie with a raucous travelling rock-and-roll show.
Director: Alan Rudolph | Stars: Meat Loaf, Kaki Hunter, Art Carney, Gailard Sartain
Votes: 1,463 | Gross: $4.23M
14. Jackie's Back! (1999 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 120 min | Comedy, Music
"Mockumentary" on '60s diva Jackie Washington (Jenifer Lewis), whose ancestors were George Washington's slaves. Lewis is our leading lady with an incredible singing voice. Jackie is ... See full summary »
Director: Robert Townsend | Stars: Jenifer Lewis, Tim Curry, T.V. Blake, Tangie Ambrose
Votes: 730
15. Howard Stern (1994–2009)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Raunchy interviews, sketches, and social commentary from the king of shock radio.
Stars: Howard Stern, Robin Quivers, Matt Sager, John Melendez
Votes: 1,164
16. 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
17. The Howard Stern Radio Show (1998–2001)
Talk-Show
Key bits and highlights from Stern's daily syndicated radio program.
Stars: Howard Stern, Robin Quivers, Kelsa Kinsly, Crackhead Bob
Votes: 541
18. Just Our Luck (1983)
30 min | Comedy, Fantasy
A modern city guy gains a genie: a hip, wisecracking Black guy named Shabu.
Stars: T.K. Carter, Richard Gilliland, Ellen Maxted, Rod McCary
Votes: 46
19. Pacific Inferno (1979)
89 min | War
After the fall of the Philippines in World War II, the Japanese discover that Gen. MacArthur ordered millions of dollars in silver dumped in Manila Bay in order that it not fall into enemy ... See full summary »
Director: Rolf Bayer | Stars: Jim Brown, Richard Jaeckel, Timothy Brown, Rik Van Nutter
Votes: 269
20. No Way Back (1976)
R | 103 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Crowder is a man who will do anything, if the price is right. He is a private detective with a past in the police force. A woman comes to his office one day and asks if he will find her ... See full summary »
Director: Fred Williamson | Stars: Fred Williamson, Charles Woolf, Tracy Reed, Virginia Gregg
Votes: 110
21. Acid Head: The Buzzard Nuts County Slaughter (2011)
145 min | Action, Crime, Horror
Acid scarred teenager Pheromone Labonza (aka Acid Head) is a vengeful, bloodsucking cannibal goth-girl killer that slashes her way though rural Buzzard Nuts County, N.Y.'s roadside and Vom College sorority House.
Director: Tony Watt | Stars: Vivita, Tony Watt, Lewis Mercer, Lana Tailor
Votes: 157
22. 6th Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards (2000 TV Special)
TV-G | 90 min | Music
An awards ceremony that honored black females for their achievements and contributions to Rhythm and Blues, Jazz, Hip-Hop and Gospel music. This year's ceremony was hosted by Sisqó, Pink ... See full summary »
Director: Tony Singletary | Stars: Sisqó, Pink, Shemar Moore, Yolanda Adams
Votes: 8
23. The 9th Annual Soul Train Music Awards (1995 TV Special)
TV-G | 120 min | Music
A music awards ceremony hosted by Anita Baker, Patti LaBelle and Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds, and honored achievements made during 1994 by musicians of color. The event was held on March 13, 1995 in Los Angeles, California.
Stars: Debbie Allen, Anita Baker, Tyra Banks, Garcelle Beauvais
Votes: 12
24. BET Awards 2009 (2009 TV Special)
TV-G | 180 min | Family
The 9th BET Awards was hosted by Jamie Foxx and celebrated the achievements of African-Americans in television, films, music and sports. The event was held on June 28, 2009 at the Shrine ... See full summary »
Director: Glenn Weiss | Stars: Jamie Foxx, Anthony Anderson, Tyra Banks, Travis Barker
Votes: 54
26. The Lee Phillip Show (1956–1986)
Talk-Show
Local Chicago television personality, Lee Phillip Bell, provides a daily show including interviews and relevant topics.
Stars: Lee Phillip, Lee Phillip Bell, Janet Langhart, Ray Rayner
27. Soul Train's 25th Anniversary (1995 TV Special)
TV-PG | 120 min | Music
A music awards ceremony hosted by Arsenio Hall that honored Soul Train's 25th Anniversary with a Hall of Fame tribute. The event was held on November 22, 1995 at the Shrine Auditorium in ... See full summary »
Director: Walter C. Miller | Stars: Arsenio Hall, Debbie Allen, Tisha Campbell, Bill Clinton
Votes: 39
28. The 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2012 TV Special)
150 min | Music
Director: Joel Gallen | Stars: Freddie King, Donovan, Laura Nyro, Small Faces
Votes: 53
29. The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards (2012 TV Special)
Music
Jimmy Kimmel hosts the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards, honoring the best in television.
Director: Glenn Weiss | Stars: Christina Hendricks, Nicole Kidman, Tom Hanks, Martin Freeman
Votes: 273
30. The Greatest (1998–2014)
60 min | Documentary, Music
Stars: Melinda Mullins, Kevin Bacon, Dee Snider, Chuck D
Votes: 33
31. The 17th Annual Soul Train Music Awards (2003 TV Special)
TV-G | 180 min | Music, Family
A music awards ceremony hosted by Queen Latifah and Arsenio Hall, and honored achievements made during 2002 by musicians of color. The event was held on March 1, 2003 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California.
Director: Morris Abraham | Stars: Queen Latifah, 3 Little Women, Paula Abdul, Amerie
Votes: 20
32. The 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005 TV Special)
Music
Grammy - music award of the American academy of the audio recording, was founded by the American association of sound-recording companies of March, 14, 1958. Grammy is awarded annually as a... See full summary »
Director: Walter C. Miller | Stars: Queen Latifah, Marc Anthony, Lance Armstrong, Kevin Bacon
Votes: 127
33. 14th Annual Soul Train Music Awards (2000 TV Special)
TV-G | 180 min | Music
A music awards ceremony hosted by Tamia, Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes, Shemar Moore and Eric Benét, and honored achievements made during 1999 by musicians of color. The event was held on March 4, 2000 in Los Angeles, California.
Director: Don Cornelius | Stars: Tamia, Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes, Shemar Moore, Eric Benét
34. The 4th Annual Soul Train Music Awards (1990 TV Special)
TV-G | 120 min | Family, Music
Its about artists performing and winning an music award
Director: Ron de Moraes | Stars: Dionne Warwick, Patti LaBelle, Luther Vandross, Paula Abdul
Votes: 19
35. The Grio Awards (2022 TV Special)
The Grio Awards is an award show celebrating film, music, comedy, television, sports, philanthropy, business, fashion, and innovators, whose many contributions positively impact America.
Director: Leon Knoles | Stars: Yolanda Adams, Erika Alexander, Byron Allen, Alena Analeigh
Votes: 18
36. 2nd Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards (1996 TV Special)
TV-G | 90 min | Music
An awards ceremony that honored black females for their achievements and contributions to Rhythm and Blues, Jazz, Hip-Hop and Gospel music. This year's ceremony was held at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in Santa Monica, California.
Director: Ron de Moraes | Stars: Queen Latifah, Peabo Bryson, Veronica Webb, 702
Votes: 9
37. The 3rd Annual TV Land Awards (2005 TV Special)
120 min | Music, Comedy
Director: Glenn Weiss | Stars: Loni Anderson, Alison Arngrim, Ashanti, Roseanne Barr
Votes: 43
38. The 1st Annual Soul Train Music Awards (1987 TV Special)
TV-G | 120 min | Music
A music awards ceremony hosted by Dionne Warwick and Luther Vandross and recognized achievements made during 1986 by people of color. The event was held on March 23, 1987 in Los Angeles, California .
Director: Dennis Rosenblatt | Stars: Luther Vandross, Dionne Warwick, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, George Benson
Votes: 17
39. 5th Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards (1999 TV Special)
TV-G | 90 min | Music
An awards ceremony that honored black females for their achievements and contributions to Rhythm and Blues, Jazz, Hip-Hop and Gospel music. This year's ceremony was hosted by Monica, Shemar... See full summary »
Director: Ron de Moraes | Stars: Monica, Shemar Moore, Deborah Cox, Busta Rhymes
40. The 13th Annual Soul Train Music Awards (1999 TV Special)
TV-G | 120 min | Music
A music awards ceremony hosted by Tyra Banks, Monica and Brian McKnight that honored achievements made during 1998 by musicians of color. The event was held on March 26, 1999 at the Shrine ... See full summary »
Director: Ron de Moraes | Stars: Tyra Banks, Monica, Brian McKnight, Erykah Badu
41. The 7th Annual Soul Train Music Awards (1993 TV Special)
TV-G | 120 min | Music
A music awards ceremony hosted by Natalie Cole, Patti LaBelle and Luther Vandross, and honored achievements made during 1992 by musicians of color. The event was held on March 9, 1993 in Los Angeles, California.
Director: Ron de Moraes | Stars: Natalie Cole, Patti LaBelle, Luther Vandross, Mary J. Blige
Votes: 39
42. 1st Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards (1995 TV Special)
TV-G | 90 min | Music
An awards ceremony that honored black females for their achievements and contributions to Rhythm and Blues, Jazz, Hip-Hop and Gospel music. This year's ceremony was hosted by Gladys Knight ... See full summary »
Director: Ron de Moraes | Stars: Gladys Knight, Tyra Banks, Brian McKnight, Aaliyah
Votes: 8
43. 8th Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards (2002 TV Special)
TV-G | 90 min | Music
An awards ceremony that honored black females for their achievements and contributions to Rhytm and blues, Jazz, Hip-Hop and Gospel Music. This year's ceremony was hosted by Arsenio Hall, ... See full summary »
Stars: Arsenio Hall, Jill Scott, Shemar Moore, 702
44. The 8th Annual Soul Train Music Awards (1994 TV Special)
TV-G | 120 min | Music
A music awards ceremony hosted by Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle and Johnny Gill, and honored achievements made during 1993 by musicians of color. The event was held on March 15, 1994 in Los Angeles, California.
Director: Ron de Moraes | Stars: Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle, Johnny Gill, Oleta Adams
Votes: 18
45. The 5th Annual Soul Train Music Awards (1991 TV Special)
TV-G | 120 min | Music
A music awards ceremony hosted by Dionne Warwick, Patti LaBelle and Luther Vandross, and honored achievements made during 1990 by musicians of color. The event was held on March 12, 1991 in Los Angeles, California.
Director: Ron de Moraes | Stars: Oleta Adams, After 7, Bell Biv DeVoe, Big Daddy Kane
Votes: 89
46. Motown 40: The Music Is Forever (1998 TV Movie)
Documentary, Music
Archival music performances and contemporary interviews cover some of the history of Motown Records and Productions.
Director: Yvonne Smith | Stars: Diana Ross, Nick Ashford, Florence Ballard, Shelly Berger
Votes: 96
47. The 11th Annual Soul Train Music Awards (1997 TV Special)
TV-G | 120 min | Music
A music awards ceremony hosted by Gladys Knight, LL Cool J and Brandy Norwood that honored achievements made during 1996 by musicians of color. The event was held on March 7, 1997 at the ... See full summary »
Director: Sandra Fullerton | Stars: Gladys Knight, Brandy Norwood, LL Cool J, 702
48. 1979 Disco Music Awards (1979 TV Special)
Music
All star guests and musical appearances by Gloria Gaynor, Rick James, Peaches and Herb, Anita Ward and many more.
Director: Paul Miller | Stars: Scott Baio, Adrienne Barbeau, Barbi Benton, Chuck Berry
49. In the Cutz (2005–2006)
30 min | Music, News, Reality-TV
"In The Cutz" Executive Producer/ Creator Klaus Price bring you an innovative look at the Entertainment and associated industries. AMY WEBER stars in this fast paced Entertainment ... See full summary »
Stars: Amy Weber, Leanisha Slater, Scott Hamilton, Elizabeth Perry
Votes: 65
50. 4th Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards (1998 TV Special)
TV-G | 90 min | Music
An awards ceremony that honored black females for their achievements and contributions to Rhythm and Blues, Jazz, Hip-Hop and Gospel music. This year's ceremony was hosted by LL Cool J, ... See full summary »
Director: Ron de Moraes | Stars: LL Cool J, Brian McKnight, Brandy Norwood, Erykah Badu