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51. Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958–1960)
60 min | Drama
An anthology series hosted by Betty Furness in the first season, and Desi Arnaz in the second. Stories came from several genres, often based on fact. A two part episode was spun off as the popular show The Untouchables (1959).
Stars: Desi Arnaz, Betty Furness, Bruce Gordon, Keenan Wynn
Votes: 143
52. The Further Adventures of Ellery Queen (1958–1959)
60 min | Drama
Ellery Queen was a mystery writer who assisted his father, a detective with the New York Police Department, in solving murders. Queen's methods were arcane and intellectual rather than ... See full summary »
Stars: George Nader, Les Tremayne, Lee Philips, Ruth Warrick
Votes: 38
53. The 22nd Annual Tony Awards (1968 TV Special)
Family
Tony Award is the popular name of award, annually awarded for achievements in area of the American theatre, including a musical theatre. Complete official name of bonus - "Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre".
Director: Stan Harris | Stars: Angela Lansbury, Peter Ustinov, George Abbott, David Atkinson
Votes: 88
54.
Archie Bunker's Place (1979–1983)
Episode:
Thanksgiving Reunion: Part 2
(1979)
TV-PG | Comedy
The Stivics wonder how they will cope with Mike being jobless. Mike goes to Archie to air his grievances, and in a show of sympathy and support, he decides to loan him some money until he can find another job.
Director: Paul Bogart | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Martin Balsam, Danielle Brisebois
Votes: 71
55.
Have Gun - Will Travel (1957–1963)
Episode:
Saturday Night
(1960)
Approved | 30 min | Western
Paladin is suspected of murder after taking the wrong road East in a gale, stranding him in a wild town under the gun of a corrupt sheriff. The lawman doesn't mind bar fights, as long as he... See full summary »
Director: Buzz Kulik | Stars: Richard Boone, Martin Balsam, Joanne Linville, Wesley Lau
Votes: 96
56.
The Untouchables (1959–1963)
Episode:
Tunnel of Horrors
(1961)
52 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Acting on an anonymous tip, Eliot Ness and his men find themselves at a local carnival keeping an eye on an impending purchase of narcotics. The seller is Alexander Rader, a known drug ... See full summary »
Director: Stuart Rosenberg | Stars: Robert Stack, Martin Balsam, Bruce Gordon, Don Gordon
Votes: 73
57.
Zane Grey Theatre (1956–1961)
Episode:
The Lone Woman
(1959)
TV-PG | 30 min | Western
An Indian is skulking around a ranch house and kills the eldest son of the family living there. The mother is filled with hate and wants him dead. Soon the Indian returns.
Director: James Sheldon | Stars: Barbara Stanwyck, Martin Balsam, George Keymas, Joel Crothers
Votes: 27
58.
Space (1985)
Episode:
Part III
(1985)
180 min | Drama
Directors: Lee Philips, Joseph Sargent | Stars: James Garner, Susan Anspach, Beau Bridges, Blair Brown
Votes: 10
59.
La piovra (1984–2001)
Episode:
Episode #2.4
(1986)
TV-14 | 57 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Cattani implements his plan to expose 'respectable' people secretly linked to the Mafia.
Director: Florestano Vancini | Stars: Michele Placido, Florinda Bolkan, Martin Balsam, Sergio Fantoni
Votes: 65
60.
La piovra (1984–2001)
Episode:
Episode #2.5
(1986)
TV-14 | 61 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Cattani's victory leaves him without friends in Rome.
Director: Florestano Vancini | Stars: Michele Placido, Florinda Bolkan, Martin Balsam, Paul Guers
Votes: 64
61. Rawhide (1959–1965)
TV-PG | 50 min | Western
Gil Favor is trail boss of a continuous cattle drive. He is assisted by Rowdy Yates. The crew runs into characters and adventures along the way.
Stars: Clint Eastwood, Paul Brinegar, Steve Raines, Eric Fleming
Votes: 4,613
62. All the President's Men (1976)
PG | 138 min | Drama, History, Thriller
"The Washington Post" reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein uncover the details of the Watergate scandal that leads to President Richard Nixon's resignation.
Director: Alan J. Pakula | Stars: Dustin Hoffman, Robert Redford, Jack Warden, Martin Balsam
Votes: 126,069 | Gross: $70.60M
63. 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
64. 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, Renée Fleming, Plácido Domingo
Votes: 896
65. The New Breed (1961–1962)
60 min | Drama
"The New Breed" was an American crime - drama series ,aired on ABC network from 1961 to 1962, with thirty-six episodes,starring Leslie Nielsen at age 35.
Stars: Leslie Nielsen, John Beradino, John Clarke, Greg Roman
Votes: 103
66. Siege (1978 TV Movie)
120 min | Drama
In a crime ridden neighborhood, elderly men and women are bullied by gangs and punks until one old man has had enough.
Director: Richard Pearce | Stars: Martin Balsam, Sylvia Sidney, Dorian Harewood, James Sutorius
Votes: 85
67. Valiant Lady (1953–1957)
15 min | Drama
Helen Emerson was daytime's "valiant lady", a fortyish matron who was widowed in the serial's first year. Helen valiantly endured sudden financial hardship while alternately fretting over ... See full summary »
Stars: Katherine Anderson, Andrew Duggan, Helen Wagner, Ann Thomas
Votes: 19
68.
Studio One (1948–1958)
Episode:
The Defender: Part 1
(1957)
60 min | Drama
A young criminal attorney and his firm-owning father defend a 19 year-old on trial for a murder that he swears he did not commit. Personal conflicts arise with the attorney and his father ... See full summary »
Director: Robert Mulligan | Stars: Ralph Bellamy, Martin Balsam, Steve McQueen, William Shatner
Votes: 126
69.
Archie Bunker's Place (1979–1983)
Episode:
The Shabbat Dinner
(1979)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Edith cooks an authentic Jewish meal for Stephanie and unknowingly causes some tension between Murray and his mother.
Director: Paul Bogart | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Martin Balsam, Danielle Brisebois
Votes: 52
70.
The Defenders (1961–1965)
Episode:
The Best Defense
(1961)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama
As a favor to an old friend, a disbarred alcoholic attorney trying to get a new start, Lawrence agrees, after some hesitancy, to defend his client---a racketeer charged with the murder of a rival.
Director: Paul Stanley | Stars: E.G. Marshall, Robert Reed, Martin Balsam, Edward Andrews
Votes: 21
71.
The Name of the Game (1968–1971)
Episode:
Nightmare
(1968)
TV-PG | 75 min | Adventure, Drama, Mystery
Five years after his wife was shot dead in front of him, Dan Farrell has a chance to bring her killers to justice.
Director: Alvin Ganzer | Stars: Robert Stack, Martin Balsam, Steve Ihnat, Troy Donahue
Votes: 25
72.
The Twilight Zone (1959–1964)
Episode:
The New Exhibit
(1963)
TV-14 | 51 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
A wax-museum employee fights to preserve five figures of famous murderers.
Director: John Brahm | Stars: Martin Balsam, Will Kuluva, Margaret Field, William Mims
Votes: 2,003
73. 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: 17,339 | Gross: $7.96M
74. The Eleventh Hour (1962–1964)
60 min | Drama
Criminal cases where criminals are mentally evaluated, or people in the verge of a nervous breakdown.
Stars: Jack Ging, Wendell Corey, Ralph Bellamy, Irene Martin
Votes: 125
75. Cain's Hundred (1961–1962)
60 min | Crime, Drama
A former underworld lawyer goes to work for the Federal Government, determined to bring 100 top criminals to justice.
Stars: Peter Mark Richman, Gene Coogan, Eddie Hice, Gavin MacLeod
Votes: 108
76. Goodyear Playhouse (1951–1957)
60 min | Drama
The show featured original plays plus plays adapted from works.
Stars: Walter Matthau, David White, Constance Ford, Kim Stanley
Votes: 112
77. 'Way Out (1961)
25 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
"'Way Out" was a drama in the macabre genre was broadcast each week hosted by Roald Dahl.
Stars: Roald Dahl, Paul Tremaine, Richard Morse, George Turner
Votes: 191
78. Pursuit (1958–1959)
60 min | Drama
A short-lived anthology series, with a running theme. Each episode focused on a person or group that was being pursued. Charles Russell and Eva Wolas shared the role of the producer, while ... See full summary »
Stars: Joan Bennett, Dennis Hopper, Rip Torn, John Cassavetes
Votes: 50
79.
Archie Bunker's Place (1979–1983)
Episode:
Archie's New Partner: Part 1
(1979)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
When Archie decides to buy the business next to his and turn Archie's Place into a bar and grille, Harry gets cold feet and decides to sell his share of the business.
Director: Paul Bogart | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Martin Balsam, Danielle Brisebois, Allan Melvin
Votes: 57
80.
Archie Bunker's Place (1979–1983)
Episode:
Edith Gets Hired
(1979)
TV-PG | Comedy
When Edith begins looking for another job, she must overcome both Archie's objections and her own insecurities about possibly being rejected (due to her having been fired from the Sunshine Home).
Director: Paul Bogart | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Martin Balsam, Danielle Brisebois
Votes: 48
81.
Archie Bunker's Place (1979–1983)
Episode:
The Cook
(1979)
TV-PG | Comedy
Archie hires Veronica Rooney, an outspoken Irish cook and her gay nephew as the waiter and Archie Bunker's Place has it's grand opening.
Director: Lila Garrett | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Martin Balsam, Anne Meara, Allan Melvin
Votes: 51
82.
Dr. Kildare (1961–1966)
Episode:
Out of a Concrete Tower
(1966)
30 min | Drama
The animosity between Dr. Noyes and Dr. Orloff reaches a boiling point after Yvonne's overdose. Conclusion of five-part story.
Director: Alf Kjellin | Stars: Richard Chamberlain, Raymond Massey, Martin Balsam, Joanna Pettet
Votes: 27
83.
Midnight Caller (1988–1991)
Episode:
Old Friends
(1990)
Drama
When Jack's surrogate father dies suddenly, Jack, with the help of Deacon, begins investigating the home where he had been living.
Director: Robert Singer | Stars: Gary Cole, Wendy Kilbourne, Dennis Dun, Mykelti Williamson
Votes: 14
84.
Naked City (1958–1963)
Episode:
Beyond Truth
(1959)
TV-14 | 30 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A recurring nightmare haunts a murderer - that he's been framed. But when his loving wife begs the 65th Precinct's skeptical detectives to re-investigate, Arnold Fleischman refuses to ... See full summary »
Director: John Brahm | Stars: James Franciscus, Horace McMahon, Harry Bellaver, Martin Balsam
Votes: 59
85.
Space (1985)
Episode:
Part II
(1985)
120 min | Drama
Directors: Lee Philips, Joseph Sargent | Stars: James Garner, Susan Anspach, Blair Brown, Bruce Dern
Votes: 10
86.
La piovra (1984–2001)
Episode:
Episode #2.3
(1986)
TV-14 | 56 min | Action, Crime, Drama
After being accepted by his new Mafia friends, Cattani is recruited to a cultural association researching the ancestral traditions of Italy.
Director: Florestano Vancini | Stars: Michele Placido, Florinda Bolkan, Martin Balsam, Sergio Fantoni
Votes: 63
87. The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964–1968)
TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
The two top Agents of the United Network Command for Law and Enforcement (U.N.C.L.E.) fight the enemies of peace, particularly the forces of T.H.R.U.S.H.
Stars: Robert Vaughn, David McCallum, Leo G. Carroll, John Herman Shaner
Votes: 6,265
88. Route 66 (1960–1964)
TV-Y7 | 60 min | Adventure, Crime, Drama
The adventures of two young drifters across America.
Stars: Martin Milner, George Maharis, Glenn Corbett, James Brown
Votes: 1,950
89. The Twilight Zone (1985–1989)
TV-PG | 45 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
A collection of tales which range from comic to tragic, but often have a wicked sense of humor and an unexpected twist.
Stars: Robin Ward, Charles Aidman, Richard Mulligan, William Atherton
Votes: 12,259
90. Cape Fear (1962)
Passed | 106 min | Drama, Thriller
A lawyer's family is stalked by a man he once helped put in jail.
Director: J. Lee Thompson | Stars: Gregory Peck, Robert Mitchum, Polly Bergen, Lori Martin
Votes: 31,889
91. Midnight Caller (1988–1991)
60 min | Drama
An ex-cop hosts a late-night talk radio program while getting involved with his listeners' problems in his off-time.
Stars: Gary Cole, Dennis Dun, Arthur Taxier, Mykelti Williamson
Votes: 1,786
92. Decoy (1957–1958)
30 min | Crime, Drama
New York City policewoman Casey Jones' assignment to fight crime often entails her going undercover in some of the seediest and most dangerous parts of the city.
Stars: Beverly Garland, Frank Campanella, Joseph Sullivan, Ed Holmes
Votes: 325
93. Arrest and Trial (1963–1964)
90 min | Crime, Drama
Los Angeles is where Sergeant Nick Anderson and his fellow officers work to keep the streets safe. After the arrest of the accused, attorney John Egan plans their defense, while the prosecution is led by Jerry Miller.
Stars: Chuck Connors, Ben Gazzara, Roger Perry, John Larch
Votes: 154
94. Everybody Go Home! (1960)
122 min | Comedy, Drama, War
When Italy surrenders to the Allies, part of the Italian army is disbanded and soldiers begin to return to their homes.
Director: Luigi Comencini | Stars: Alberto Sordi, Serge Reggiani, Carla Gravina, Martin Balsam
Votes: 1,453
95. Trilogy (1969)
G | 110 min | Drama, Romance
"Miriam": Miss Miller has spent her life as a governess for children in some of the most fashionable homes in New York. She is shocked one day to learn that one of her "babies" is expecting... See full summary »
Director: Frank Perry | Stars: Geraldine Page, Donnie Melvin, Lavinia Cassels, Christine Marler
Votes: 183
96. Espionage (1963–1964)
48 min | Drama, War
An anthology series telling different and unrelated stories of espionage set in many countries and historical periods.
Stars: Victor Platt, Martin Lyder, Maxwell Shaw, Alan Tilvern
Votes: 80
97. Target: The Corruptors (1961–1962)
60 min | Drama
Newspaper reporter Paul Marino and his undercover agent Jack Flood infiltrate the mob and report on a different type of crime every week. The results of their investigation are given to the... See full summary »
Stars: Stephen McNally, Robert Harland, Harold J. Stone, Burt Brinckerhoff
Votes: 98
98. Rocky King, Detective (1950–1954)
30 min | Action, Drama, Crime
At the end of each show, Rocky King (Roscoe Karns) calls his wife, Mabel, and says, "Case is closed Mabel, I'm coming home".
Stars: Roscoe Karns, Todd Karns, Grace Carney, Stephen Elliott
Votes: 76
99.
Studio One (1948–1958)
Episode:
The Defender: Part 2
(1957)
60 min | Drama
A young criminal attorney and his firm-owning father defend a 19-year-old on trial for a murder that he swears he did not commit. Personal conflicts arise with the attorney and his father ... See full summary »
Director: Robert Mulligan | Stars: Ralph Bellamy, Martin Balsam, Steve McQueen, William Shatner
Votes: 75
100.
'Way Out (1961)
Episode:
The Overnight Case
(1961)
30 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
A woman has recurring nightmares where she dreams she has woken up but her husband is a stranger who calls her by an unfamiliar name, as people and places keep shifting around her--and she never knows when the dream is over.
Director: Paul Bogart | Stars: Roald Dahl, Barbara Baxley, Kevin McCarthy, Martin Balsam
Votes: 31