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51.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
Operation Undersea
(1954)
Not Rated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Walt Disney tells the history of the exploration of the sea.
Directors: Winston Hibler, Hamilton Luske | Stars: Walt Disney, Winston Hibler, Kirk Douglas, Earl Felton
Votes: 56
52. Spartacus (1960)
PG-13 | 197 min | Adventure, Biography, Drama
The slave Spartacus survives brutal training as a gladiator and leads a violent revolt against the decadent Roman Republic, as the ambitious Crassus seeks to gain power by crushing the uprising.
Directors: Stanley Kubrick, Anthony Mann | Stars: Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, Charles Laughton
Votes: 143,247 | Gross: $30.00M
53. 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: 1,561
54. The Name's the Same (1951–1955)
30 min | Family, Game-Show
Guests who have the same name as famous persons, fictional characters, or things, are quizzed by celebrity panelists who try to determine their name.
Stars: Joan Alexander, Robert Q. Lewis, Gene Rayburn, Roger Price
Votes: 98
55. SAG Foundation Conversations (1979– )
Talk-Show
Career retrospectives with preeminent actors who explore the process and profession with an audience of fellow artists.
Stars: Jenelle Riley, Richard Ridge, Stacey Wilson Hunt, Mara Webster
Votes: 39
56.
The Dean Martin Show (1965–1974)
Episode:
Celebrity Roast: Don Rickles
(1974)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music
Mr. Warmth himself, Don Rickles gets a taste of his own medicine in this installment of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roast. Also featured are Joey Bishop, Foster Brooks, Nipsey Russell, and Bob Newhart among many other comedy legends.
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dean Martin, Don Rickles, Dan Rowan, Jack Klugman
Votes: 73
57.
Arthur Hailey's the Moneychangers (1976)
Episode:
Part I
(1976)
Not Rated | 120 min | Drama
The bank's director dies leaving a power vacuum at the top leading to a cold war between his two heirs apparent. Meanwhile, a theft of 6000 USD puts a young teller under suspicion.
Director: Boris Sagal | Stars: Kirk Douglas, Christopher Plummer, Timothy Bottoms, Susan Flannery
Votes: 9
58. Seven Days in May (1964)
Approved | 118 min | Drama, Thriller
United States military leaders plot to overthrow the President because he supports a nuclear disarmament treaty and they fear a Soviet sneak attack.
Director: John Frankenheimer | Stars: Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas, Fredric March, Ava Gardner
Votes: 17,344 | Gross: $7.96M
59. The Bad and the Beautiful (1952)
Passed | 118 min | Drama, Romance
An unscrupulous movie producer uses an actress, a director and a writer to achieve success.
Director: Vincente Minnelli | Stars: Lana Turner, Kirk Douglas, Walter Pidgeon, Dick Powell
Votes: 16,464
60. Hollywood Greats (1977– )
40 min | Documentary, History
Documentary series profiling various Hollywood stars of yesteryear and more recent times.
Stars: Barry Norman, Jonathan Ross, David Thomson, Lauren Bacall
Votes: 178
61. V.I.P.-Schaukel (1971– )
Documentary
V.I.P.-Schaukel is a 45 minute documentary-family-news-talk show starring Margret Dünser as Host. The series premiered on Sun May 09, 1971 on ZDF and Folge 37 - Final Show last aired on Fri May 09, 1980.
Stars: Margret Dünser, Carroll Righter, Prince Philip, Rhonda Fleming
Votes: 186
62. Don Henley: The Garden of Allah (1995 Music Video)
7 min | Short, Music
Music video for "The Garden of Allah", a song performed by Don Henley.
Director: Jake Scott | Stars: Don Henley, Kirk Douglas
Votes: 32
63. America's Tribute to Bob Hope (1988 TV Special)
60 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy
To celebrate the opening of the Bob Hope Cultural Center at Palm Springs, dozens of friends gather and offer comedy and musical performances to honor the building's namesake.
Director: Dwight Hemion | Stars: Bob Hope, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Ann-Margret, Lucille Ball
Votes: 29
64. A Tribute to Mr. Television Milton Berle (1978 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy, Family
Director: Bill Carruthers | Stars: Lucille Ball, Milton Berle, Joey Bishop, George Carlin
Votes: 31
65.
AFI Life Achievement Award (1973– )
Episode:
AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Henry Fonda
(1978)
120 min | Documentary
Henry Fonda is honored for his career in theater, television and film by friends, family, and co-workers.
Director: Marty Pasetta | Stars: Henry Fonda, Jane Alexander, Lucille Ball, Richard Burton
Votes: 274
66.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
Kirk Douglas: A Lust for Life
(1997)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, History
Star: Kirk Douglas
Votes: 108
67. A Letter to Three Wives (1949)
Passed | 103 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A letter is addressed to three wives from their "best friend" Addie Ross, announcing that she is running away with one of their husbands - but she does not say which one.
Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz | Stars: Jeanne Crain, Linda Darnell, Ann Sothern, Kirk Douglas
Votes: 10,804
68. Biography (1987– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The life stories of various historical figures and celebrities are told.
Stars: Jack Perkins, Peter Graves, Harry Smith, Robert J. Thompson
Votes: 2,088
69. 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: 589
70. Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff (2010)
Not Rated | 86 min | Documentary, Biography
In 2001 Jack Cardiff (1914-2009) became the first director of photography in the history of the Academy Awards to win an Honorary Oscar. But the first time he clasped the famous statuette ... See full summary »
Director: Craig McCall | Stars: Jack Cardiff, Martin Scorsese, Kirk Douglas, Lauren Bacall
Votes: 1,348 | Gross: $0.02M
71. The Tonight Show (1962)
TV-14 | 105 min | Talk-Show
Interim version of the talk show that aired between the departure of Jack Paar and the arrival of Johnny Carson.
Stars: Skitch Henderson, Hugh Downs, Ed Herlihy, Merv Griffin
Votes: 140
72. Los Angeles 1984: Games of the XXIII Olympiad (1984)
Sport
Broadcast television coverage of the Los Angeles 1984: Summer Olympics Games of the XXIII Olympiad, an international multi-sport competition that took place in and around Los Angeles, California, USA from 28 July through 12 August 1984.
Stars: Leonidas Pelekanakis, Ilias Hatzipavlis, Oscar Schmidt, Yang Xiaojun
Votes: 59
73. Backstage in Hollywood (1979–1980)
Talk-Show
A look behind the scenes at the movies.
Stars: Clint Eastwood, John Wayne, Charles Bronson, Kirk Douglas
Votes: 13
74.
Arthur Hailey's the Moneychangers (1976)
Episode:
Part III
(1976)
Not Rated | 90 min | Drama
Miles is released from prison, starts a relationship with Juanita, and teams up with Wainwright to expose a counterfeiting ring run by the mob. Meanwhile, Roscoe is forced to become a part of a suspicious investment group.
Director: Boris Sagal | Stars: Kirk Douglas, Christopher Plummer, Timothy Bottoms, Susan Flannery
Votes: 9
75.
Arthur Hailey's the Moneychangers (1976)
Episode:
Part IV
(1976)
Not Rated | 90 min | Drama
Alex has to deal with the disastrous fallout that resulted from Roscoe's multinational deal going south while Miles finds himself on the run from the mafia after they find out he's a double agent for the bank.
Director: Boris Sagal | Stars: Kirk Douglas, Christopher Plummer, Timothy Bottoms, Susan Flannery
Votes: 9
76. Seconds (1966)
R | 106 min | Sci-Fi, Thriller
An unhappy middle-aged banker agrees to a procedure that will fake his death and give him a completely new look and identity - one that comes with its own price.
Director: John Frankenheimer | Stars: Rock Hudson, Frank Campanella, John Randolph, Frances Reid
Votes: 22,211
77. Lonely Are the Brave (1962)
Approved | 107 min | Drama, Western
A fiercely independent cowboy gets himself locked up in prison to escape with an old friend.
Director: David Miller | Stars: Kirk Douglas, Gena Rowlands, Walter Matthau, Michael Kane
Votes: 9,961
78. Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall (1948–1967)
60 min | Music
Perry Como was an American Singer, who got his start on NBC Radio. In 1948, Because of his popularity, The cameras were simply brought into the radio studio to televise the radio broadcast ... See full summary »
Stars: Perry Como, Mitchell Ayres Orchestra, The Ray Charles Singers, Mitchell Ayres
Votes: 120
79. This Is Your Life (1970–1973)
30 min | Biography, Reality-TV
Stars: Ralph Edwards, Nanette Fabray, Bette Davis, Peter Graves
Votes: 196
80. The Directors (1997–2008)
60 min | Documentary, Biography
A documentary series focusing on some of cinema's greatest film directors.
Stars: Harrison Ford, Dave Mann, Tom Hanks, Rod Steiger
Votes: 240
81. Plymouth Rock Studios: The Series (2009– )
E | 2 min | Documentary, Reality-TV
A real time documentary following the development of the first major studio being built on the east coast.
Stars: Josh Bethoney, Neil Cicierega, Lisa Nahill, Ryan Murphy
Votes: 11
82.
Laugh-In (1967–1973)
Episode:
Guest Starring Robert Culp and France Nuyen
(1968)
TV-PG | 51 min | Comedy, Music
Sketches include Robert Culp and France Nuyen as Adam and Eve, Fickle finger of Fate points to the senate judiciary committee, Kirk delivers a passionate Sock It To Me, Quickies featuring ... See full summary »
Director: Gordon Wiles | Stars: Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Robert Culp, France Nuyen
Votes: 46
83.
The Dick Cavett Show (1968–1988)
Episode:
Kirk Douglas
(1971)
TV-PG | 58 min | Music, Talk-Show
Host Dick Cavett welcomes his only guest, legendary actor Kirk Douglas.
Stars: Dick Cavett, Kirk Douglas, Bobby Rosengarden, Yul Brynner
Votes: 11
84. 48 Hours (1988– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Crime
One of television's most popular true-crime series, investigating shocking cases and compelling real-life dramas with journalistic integrity and cutting-edge style.
Stars: Peter Van Sant, Erin Moriarty, Maureen Maher, Richard Schlesinger
Votes: 2,346
85. 60 Minutes (1968– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, News
The classic long-running prime time TV investigative news magazine.
Stars: Andrew Rooney, Lesley Stahl, Steve Kroft, Morley Safer
Votes: 4,340
86. Detective Story (1951)
Approved | 103 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
On one day in the 21st Precinct squad room, assorted characters form a backdrop for the troubles of hard-nosed Detective Jim McLeod.
Director: William Wyler | Stars: Kirk Douglas, Eleanor Parker, William Bendix, Cathy O'Donnell
Votes: 9,495
87. 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: 4,996
88. Charlie Rose (1991–2017)
60 min | News, Talk-Show
Charlie Rose interviews noteworthy people in fields including politics and government, business and economics, science and technology, media, sports and the arts.
Stars: Charlie Rose, Mark Halperin, Al Hunt, Thomas Friedman
Votes: 1,166
89. If You're Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast (2017)
TV-14 | 86 min | Documentary
Carl Reiner tracks down several nonagenarians to show how the twilight years can be rewarding.
Director: Danny Gold | Stars: Carl Reiner, Iris Apfel, Tony Bennett, Alan Bergman
Votes: 558
90. The George Gobel Show (1954–1960)
30 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
For Gobel's half-hour series, he used a successful comedy format of a monologue segment, followed by a story set up segment, then a musical interlude with the show's girl singer, then the main skit with the guest performers.
Stars: George Gobel, Jeff Donnell, John Scott Trotter, Peggy King
Votes: 84
91. Dinah's Place (1970–1974)
30 min | Talk-Show
Talk and cooking with Dinah Shore and guests, including Frank Sinatra.
Stars: Dinah Shore, Vincent Price, Bill Cosby, Joanne Woodward
Votes: 52
92. Stanley Kubrick in Focus (2012)
29 min | Short
Director: Gary Khammar | Stars: Steven Soderbergh, William Friedkin, Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese
Votes: 38
93. AFI's 100 Years... 100 Cheers: America's Most Inspiring Movies (2006 TV Movie)
Documentary
The American Film Institute presents the 100 most inspiring films of all time.
Director: Gary Smith | Stars: Jessica Alba, Michael Apted, Sean Astin, Angela Bassett
Votes: 145
94.
Hollywood Greats (1977– )
Episode:
Kirk Douglas
(2003)
Documentary, History
Director: Angus Cameron | Stars: Jonathan Ross, Lauren Bacall, Tony Curtis, Joel Douglas
Votes: 118
95.
Clive James' Postcard from... (1989–1999)
Episode:
Los Angeles
(1990)
Documentary
Clive James explores how to succeed in Los Angeles by learning the secret of the film business from Hollywood experts, advisers to the stars and the celebrities themselves.
Director: Dominic Brigstocke | Stars: Clive James, Kirstie Alley, Dudley Moore, Ken Kragen
Votes: 15
96. Real Time with Bill Maher (2003– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Comedian and political satirist Bill Maher discusses topical events with guests from various backgrounds.
Stars: Bill Maher, Andrew Sullivan, Michael Moore, Arianna Huffington
Votes: 14,339
97. The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946)
Unrated | 116 min | Drama, Film-Noir, Romance
A man is reunited with his childhood friend and her husband who believes he knows the truth about the death of her rich aunt years earlier.
Director: Lewis Milestone | Stars: Barbara Stanwyck, Van Heflin, Lizabeth Scott, Kirk Douglas
Votes: 11,090
98. Trumbo (2007)
PG-13 | 96 min | Documentary, Biography
Through a focus on the life of Dalton Trumbo (1905-1976), this film examines the effects on individuals and families of a congressional pursuit of Hollywood Communists after World War II. ... See full summary »
Director: Peter Askin | Stars: Dalton Trumbo, Joan Allen, Brian Dennehy, Michael Douglas
Votes: 1,245 | Gross: $7.85M
99. Completely Cuckoo (1997 Video)
87 min | Documentary
A fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the making of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, tracing the path from Ken Kesey's1962 novel to a 1963 Broadway play starring Kirk Douglas, to the 1975 film that would sweep that year's Academy Awards.
Director: Charles Kiselyak | Stars: Ken Kesey, Michael Douglas, Kirk Douglas, Milos Forman
Votes: 175
100. AFI's 10 Top 10: America's 10 Greatest Films in 10 Classic Genres (2008 TV Special)
132 min | Family
AFI'S 10 TOP 10, a new chapter in AFIs Award-winning AFI's 100 Years... series, counts down the 10 greatest films from 10 classic American film genres, including animation, fantasy, science... See full synopsis »
Director: Gary Smith | Stars: Jessica Alba, Tim Allen, Sean Astin, Edward Burns
Votes: 114