Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows With Duke Ellington

1. Anatomy of a Murder (1959)

Not Rated | 161 min | Drama, Mystery

An upstate Michigan lawyer defends a soldier who claims he killed an innkeeper due to temporary insanity after the victim raped his wife. What is the truth, and will he win his case?

Director: Otto Preminger | Stars: James Stewart, Lee Remick, Ben Gazzara, Arthur O'Connell

Votes: 71,730 | Gross: $11.90M

2. The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)

TV-14 | 105 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

Host Johnny Carson performs comedy routines and chats with various celebrities.

Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Skitch Henderson

Votes: 4,262

3. Great Performances (1971– )

TV-G | 180 min | Music, Musical

Filmed and televised versions of theater productions, such as plays, musicals, operas, ballets, and concerts from around the world.

Stars: Scott Yoo, Julie Andrews, Plácido Domingo, Renée Fleming

Votes: 903

4. The United States Steel Hour (1953–1963)

60 min | Comedy, Drama

In this live drama series, over two hundred live plays, covering all aspects of society, were shown.

Stars: Richard Kiley, Betsy Palmer, Gene Hackman, Edward Andrews

Votes: 198

5. Today (1952– )

TV-G | 240 min | News, Talk-Show

A daily live broadcast provides current domestic and international news, weather reports, and interviews with newsmakers from the worlds of politics, business, media, entertainment, and sports.

Stars: Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Jack Lescoulie, Frank Blair

Votes: 2,474

6. Paris Blues (1961)

Approved | 98 min | Drama, Music, Romance

During the 1960s, two American expatriate jazz musicians living in Paris meet and fall in love with two American tourist girls.

Director: Martin Ritt | Stars: Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Sidney Poitier, Louis Armstrong

Votes: 3,979 | Gross: $1.30M

7. What's My Line? (1950–1967)

30 min | Family, Game-Show

Four panelists must determine guests' occupations - and, in the case of famous guests, while blindfolded, their identity - by asking only "yes" or "no" questions.

Stars: John Daly, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf, Dorothy Kilgallen

Votes: 1,772

8. The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)

TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show

The classic prime time variety show most famous for its vaudeville acts and rock music performances.

Stars: Ed Sullivan, The Ray Bloch Orchestra, Ray Bloch, Johnny Wayne

Votes: 1,571

9. 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: 581

10. Cabin in the Sky (1943)

Passed | 98 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

A compulsive gambler dies during a shooting, but he'll receive a second chance to reform himself and to make up with his worried wife.

Directors: Vincente Minnelli, Busby Berkeley | Stars: Ethel Waters, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Lena Horne, Louis Armstrong

Votes: 3,426

11. Omnibus (1967–2003)

Not Rated | 43 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

Arts documentary series with concerts and experimental dramatizations.

Stars: Humphrey Burton, Kirsty Wark, David Collings, Michael Hordern

Votes: 296

12. The Dean Martin Show (1965–1974)

TV-PG | Comedy, Music

Dean Martin hosts, with several celebrities as guests. There are musical acts and comedy sketches that break down comedy, racial, and sexual barriers all at the same time.

Stars: Dean Martin, The Dingaling Sisters, Ken Lane, Lou Jacobi

Votes: 1,433

13. 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

14. 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

15. Jazz (2001)

108 min | Documentary, History, Music

A survey of the musical form's history and major talents.

Stars: Keith David, Wynton Marsalis, Gary Giddins, Delroy Lindo

Votes: 2,517

16. Assault on a Queen (1966)

Approved | 106 min | Adventure, Crime, Thriller

A motley crew of treasure hunters plan to rob the cruise-liner RMS Queen Mary, using a recovered WW2 German submarine.

Director: Jack Donohue | Stars: Frank Sinatra, Virna Lisi, Anthony Franciosa, Richard Conte

Votes: 1,244

17. The Jackie Gleason Show (1966–1970)

TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Musical

Jackie Gleason's last weekly variety series, which alternated between regular variety hours with big name guest stars and musical remakes of old "The Honeymooners" sketches.

Stars: Jackie Gleason, Johnny Olson, The June Taylor Dancers, Sammy Spear and His Orchestra

Votes: 310

18. 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

19. 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

20. Parkinson (1971–2007)

50 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

Journalist Michael Parkinson interviews a broad range of the most famous people in the world.

Stars: Michael Parkinson, Marian Montgomery, Billy Connolly, Barry Humphries

Votes: 806

21. 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

22. The Tonight Show Starring Jack Paar (1957–1962)

105 min | Comedy, Family, Talk-Show

Originally airing during late-night, Tonight Starring Jack Paar was an American talk show hosted by Jack Paar under the Tonight Show franchise from 1957 to 1962. After 1959, it was officially known as The Jack Paar Show.

Stars: Hugh Downs, Jose Melis, Jack Paar, Cliff Arquette

Votes: 324

23. Belle of the Nineties (1934)

Passed | 73 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical

Ruby Carter, the American Beauty queen of the night club-sporting world, shifts her operations from St. Louis to New Orleans, mostly to get away from prizefighter Tiger Kid. Installed as ... See full summary »

Director: Leo McCarey | Stars: Mae West, Roger Pryor, Johnny Mack Brown, John Miljan

Votes: 929

24. 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

25. The Milton Berle Show (1948–1956)

60 min | Comedy, Family

The Texaco Star Theatre was one of the most popular shows in the history of television. In the first year, Milton Berle was not the permanent emcee, but once he replaced the rotation, the ... See full summary »

Stars: Milton Berle, Sid Stone, Jimmy Nelson, Arnold Stang

Votes: 165

26. The Bob Braun Show (1967–1984)

Talk-Show

This was a local Cincinnati, Ohio talk show hosted by Bob Braun, a Cincinnati personality. Bob Braun got his start as the sidekick for Ruth Lyons, another Cincinnati legend.

Stars: Bob Braun, Rob Reider, The Cliff Lash Orchestra, Nancy James

Votes: 156

27. Reveille with Beverly (1943)

Approved | 78 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance

Beverly Ross moderates a 5:30 AM radio show with swing music, dedicated to the local servicemen. Two buddies of her brother have a chance to meet her and both fall in love. One of them is a... See full summary »

Director: Charles Barton | Stars: Ann Miller, Bob Crosby Orchestra, Freddie Slack and His Orchestra, Ella Mae Morse

Votes: 482

28. Monitor (1958–1965)

Documentary, Talk-Show

Fortnightly arts show from the BBC, covering the worlds of theatre, film, literature, painting, sculpture, architecture and music.

Stars: Huw Wheldon, Jonathan Miller, John Berger, Robert Robinson

Votes: 99

29. Murder at the Vanities (1934)

Passed | 89 min | Crime, Music, Musical

A homicide detective with an eye for the ladies, investigating a murder in Earl Carroll's Vanities, allows the music revue to continue during the investigation.

Director: Mitchell Leisen | Stars: Carl Brisson, Victor McLaglen, Jack Oakie, Kitty Carlisle

Votes: 977

30. The Joey Bishop Show (1967–1969)

90 min | Talk-Show

American talk show that had its first broadcast on ABC on April 17, 1967. It was hosted by Joey Bishop and featured Regis Philbin in his first ongoing role with national television exposure, as Bishop's sidekick/announcer.

Stars: Regis Philbin, Joey Bishop, Norm Crosby, Jan Murray

Votes: 222

31. Change of Mind (1969)

R | 98 min | Drama, Sci-Fi

A white man's brain is transplanted into a black man's skull.

Director: Robert Stevens | Stars: Raymond St. Jacques, Susan Oliver, Janet MacLachlan, Leslie Nielsen

Votes: 117

32. Jazz 625 (1961–2006)

Music

Presented by Steve Race, "Jazz 625" was broadcast on BBC2 between April 1964 and August 1966. A pioneering show with a wide musical influence, "Jazz 625" assembled some of the giants of the genre, at the height of their powers.

Stars: Steve Race, John Scott, Humphrey Lyttelton, Judd Proctor

Votes: 18

33. The David Frost Show (1969–1972)

90 min | Talk-Show

American show featuring the popular British talk show host.

Stars: David Frost, Gerri Granger, Tiny Tim, Dana Valery

Votes: 248

34. The Asphalt Jungle (1961)

60 min | Crime, Drama

Captain Gus Hornochek and Sergeant Danny Keller are members of a special force dedicated to eliminating criminal elements. Taking place in an unnamed Midwestern city, the two officers report to Commissioner Matt Gower.

Stars: Jack Warden, Arch Johnson, William Smith, Dallas Mitchell

Votes: 87

35. NET Playhouse (1964–1972)

90 min | Biography, Drama, History

American television anthology series of wide range of genres, from history and drama, to fantasy, and science fiction. Fiction novels, stories, stage plays, fairytales, and historic events are dramatized in each episode.

Stars: Irene Dailey, Rene Auberjonois, George Voskovec, Richard Dysart

Votes: 53

36. The Twentieth Century (1957–1968)

30 min | Documentary, History

A long-running documentary series concerning the news and cultural events which shaped the 20th century. It also offered interpretations of the meaning of certain events, and placed wars ... See full summary »

Stars: Walter Cronkite, Daniel Schorr, Winston Burdett, Peter Kalischer

Votes: 87

37. The Bell Telephone Hour (1959–1968)

60 min | Music

The long-running television version of the long-running NBC radio series devoted to classical music as well as Broadway composers.

Stars: The Bell Telephone Orchestra, Mel Brandt, Donald Voorhees, The Buster Davis Singers

Votes: 49

38. Birth of the Blues (1941)

Passed | 87 min | History, Music, Romance

Jeff grows up near Basin Street in New Orleans, playing his clarinet with the dock workers. He puts together a band, the Basin Street Hot-Shots, which includes a cornet player, Memphis. ... See full summary »

Director: Victor Schertzinger | Stars: Bing Crosby, Mary Martin, Brian Donlevy, Carolyn Lee

Votes: 457

39. Lamp Unto My Feet (1948–1979)

60 min | Talk-Show

One of Television's earliest religious series providing inspirational drama and readings. Aired usually on Sunday mornings.

Stars: Lyman Bryson, George Crothers, Abby Lewis, Arnold Moss

Votes: 29

40. Sunday Showcase (1959–1961)

60 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama

A show featuring various specials. Some specials were comedy, and others were serious drama by famous authors.

Stars: Robert Emhardt, Milton Berle, Jimmy Durante, Bob Hope

Votes: 161

41. Wide Wide World (1955–1958)

90 min | Documentary

Using 40 cameras and 12 mobile vans, this live Sunday afternoon program broadcast events in North America, the Caribbean and Europe. The show alternated with other programs during its run. ... See full summary »

Stars: Dave Garroway, Gary Cooper, Ira Hayes, Maria Tallchief

Votes: 24

42. Daybreak Express (1953)

5 min | Documentary, Short, Music

Set to a classic Duke Ellington recording of "Daybreak Expresa" this is a five-minute short on the soon-to-be-demolished Third Avenue elevated train line in Manhattan, New York City.

Director: D.A. Pennebaker

Votes: 1,341

43. Here's Hollywood (1960–1962)

30 min | Talk-Show

Hollywood celebrities are interviewed, often at their homes.

Stars: Dean Miller, Helen O'Connell, Jack Linkletter, Joanne Jordan

Votes: 173

44. Upbeat (1964–1971)

60 min | Music

Teen music and dance show from Cleveland, Ohio.

Stars: Don Webster, Dave C. & The Sharptones, Dick Blake and the Big 5 Dancers, The Upbeat Dancers

45. Person to Person (1953–1961)

30 min | Documentary, News, Talk-Show

Interviews with figures from public life.

Stars: Edward R. Murrow, Charles Collingwood, Jayne Meadows, Jerry Lewis

Votes: 223

46. 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

47. The Puppetoon Movie Volume 3 (2023 Video)

282 min | Animation

"The Puppetoon Movie Volume 3" is a collection of 28 more restored George Pal Oscar®-winning shorts not seen in generations. Stars Punchy and Judy, Jim Dandy, Rusty, Dr. Seuss, Mr. Strauss, Jasper and many more © Arnold Leibovit

Director: Arnold Leibovit | Stars: Bob Baker, Ray Bradbury, Robert C. Bruce, Wah Chang

48. Many Happy Returns (1934)

Approved | 64 min | Comedy, Music

Gracie Allen assumes the "management" of the shop owned by her papa Horatio Allen, turning it into a radio station and then an aviary, with the usual Gracie Allen logic. While distracted, ... See full summary »

Director: Norman Z. McLeod | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, George Barbier, Joan Marsh

Votes: 65

49. Black and Tan (1929)

Not Rated | 19 min | Short, Drama, Music

Duke Ellington in a jazz musical short with a tragic plotline.

Director: Dudley Murphy | Stars: Duke Ellington, Duke Ellington Orchestra, Fredi Washington, Hall Johnson Choir

Votes: 598

50. Date with Duke (1947)

Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short, Music

Duke Ellington at the piano conducts a group of puppet perfume bottles playing his "Perfume Suite."

Director: George Pal | Stars: Duke Ellington, Walter Tetley

Votes: 71