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51. Peter Alexander präsentiert Spezialitäten (1969–1978)
90 min | Comedy, Music, Musical
Peter Alexander presents specialties.
Stars: Peter Alexander, Gunther Philipp, Anneliese Rothenberger, Wenche Myhre
Votes: 48
52. Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story (1985 Video)
Not Rated | 57 min | Comedy, Family
Kermit and Miss Piggy give fans an inside look at a true Hollywood romance - Muppet style.
Director: Peter Harris | Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Louise Gold
Votes: 60
53. Muppet Video: Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff (1985 Video)
Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Gonzo hosts this collection of some of the weirdest moments from The Muppet Show at his trailer home, assisted by Camilia and visited by Kermit The Frog.
Directors: Philip Casson, Peter Harris | Stars: Dave Goelz, Richard Hunt, Jerry Nelson, Julie Andrews
Votes: 54
54. Basil Hears a Noise (1990 TV Movie)
28 min | Family
Basil, Louis the otter, Dodi the green adventurer and Elmo the furry red monster go camping and after Basil hears a noise embark on a medieval adventure.
Director: Wayne Moss | Stars: Tim Gosley, Rob Mills, Pier Paquette, Kevin Clash
Votes: 16
55. Sesame Street: Getting Ready for School (1987 Video)
TV-Y | 30 min | Short, Family
Big Bird will help children feel more comfortable when he shares his experiences at School.
Directors: Lisa Simon, Emily Squires, Jon Stone | Stars: Caroll Spinney, Pam Arciero, Northern Calloway, Christopher Cerf
Votes: 6
56. Muppet Video: Country Music with the Muppets (1985 Video)
Music
The Muppets perform a series of hit songs with many Country Music Stars. Guest stars include Johnny Cash, Roy Clark, Mac Davis, John Denver, Crystal Gayle, Loretta Lynn, Roger Miller, Roy Rogers and Dale Evans.
Directors: Philip Casson, Peter Harris | Stars: Jim Henson, Roy Clark, John Denver, Dale Evans
Votes: 25
57.
The Jim Henson Hour (1987–1992)
Episode:
Living with Dinosaurs
(1989)
47 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
A socially awkward young English boy deals with his fears about his unemployed artist father, his pregnant mother, and his asthma, with the help of his favorite doll, a stuffed dinosaur named Dog.
Director: Paul Weiland | Stars: Michael Maloney, Juliet Stevenson, Gregory Chisholm, Brian Henson
Votes: 112
58.
The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Episode:
Elton John
(1978)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Elton John performs four of his biggest hit songs of the '70's like, "Crocodile Rock", "Bennie and the Jets", "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road", and, "Don't Go Breaking My Heart", with Miss Piggy filling in for Kiki Dee.
Director: Peter Harris | Stars: Elton John, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 258
59.
The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Episode:
Harry Belafonte
(1979)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
While Fozzie tries to make the show scripted, Harry Belafonte brings an international sound to the musical performances.
Director: Philip Casson | Stars: Harry Belafonte, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 220
60.
Dinosaurs (1991–1994)
Episode:
A New Leaf
(1992)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
An important lesson is learned by all when Robbie brings home a mysterious happy plant which makes everyone feel all groovy-like. As things spiral out of control, Fran finally has to put her foot down.
Director: Mark Brull | Stars: Mak Wilson, Bill Barretta, Stuart Pankin, Allan Trautman
Votes: 198
61.
Sesame Street (1969– )
Episode:
Feelin' Groovy
(1969)
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Letters J, R, O. Number seven. Comparison: over, around; animate, inanimate. Parts of the body. Sounds.
Stars: Jada Rowland, James Catusi, Jim Henson, Brandon Maggart
Votes: 31
62.
Sesame Street (1969– )
Episode:
Mr. Hooper's rocket launchers
(1969)
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Letters: M, D. Counting: nine. Concepts: same, different. A visit with a lion family. Story: "Tom in the Middle." Song: "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds." Games: hide and seek and Simon says.
Stars: Jada Rowland, Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Caroll Spinney
Votes: 30
63.
Sesame Street (1969– )
Episode:
Gabi is Born
(1989)
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Today's the big day: Maria is expected to deliver. Oscar leaves the hospital prematurely, so the others go to find out the news themselves. The baby turns out to be a girl, whom Maria and Luis have named Gabriela.
Director: Jon Stone | Stars: Alison Bartlett, Gregg Berger, Linda Bove, Northern Calloway
Votes: 25
64. 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
65. 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: 945
66. That's Life (1968–1969)
60 min | Comedy, Musical
The life and love of a young couple is told through a series of monologues, sketches, and song-and-dance routines. Each episode followed how they met and fell in love, and then their ... See full summary »
Stars: Robert Morse, E.J. Peaker, Kay Medford, Shelley Berman
Votes: 94
67. Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration (2019 TV Special)
TV-Y | 49 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
An hour long special celebrating 50 years of Sesame Street
Director: Jack Jameson | Stars: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Pam Arciero, Jennifer Barnhart, Tau Bennett
Votes: 114
68. The Jack Paar Program (1962–1965)
60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
This was a variety show, hosted by Jack Paar, that had live and filmed interviews with famous people; comedy and musical acts; and home movies of trips Paar took with his wife Miriam and his teenage daughter Randy.
Stars: Jack Paar, Jose Melis, Jim G. Lucas, Jonathan Winters
Votes: 232
69. De película (1982–1990)
60 min
Stars: Isabel Mestres, José Ruiz, Emilio Linder, María Salerno
Votes: 136
70.
The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Episode:
Vincent Price
(1977)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
In honor of guest star Vincent Price, the show is filled with monsters, ghosts, vampires and spooky sketches. Meanwhile, a three-headed monster tries to audition for Kermit.
Director: Peter Harris | Stars: Vincent Price, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 318
71.
The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Episode:
Danny Kaye
(1978)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Danny Kaye finds his gig on the show rather discouraging considering Statler and Waldorf are sitting outside rather than see the guest star.
Director: Philip Casson | Stars: Danny Kaye, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 175
72.
The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Episode:
Alice Cooper
(1978)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
When not performing, Alice Cooper is doing some devilry backstage looking for souls to purchase.
Director: Peter Harris | Stars: Alice Cooper, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 257
73.
The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Episode:
Carol Burnett
(1980)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
There's no show today, almost; the theater is turned into a dance marathon hosted by Gonzo.
Director: Philip Casson | Stars: Carol Burnett, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 155
74.
Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode:
Richard Pryor/Gil Scott-Heron
(1975)
TV-14 | 66 min | Comedy, Music
The host for the episode is Richard Pryor, and the musical guest is Gil Scott-Heron. The skits for this episode are as follows: Garrett Morris tricks Chevy Chase into taking a bad fall ... See full summary »
Director: Dave Wilson | Stars: Richard Pryor, Gil Scott-Heron, Shelley R. Bonus, The Muppets
Votes: 358
75.
Sesame Street (1969– )
Episode:
Big Bird Orders Water
(1980)
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Big Bird orders a glass of water from David. The glass he's given is too small, so David gives him a bigger glass, then biggest glass in the store. The water turns out to be for Mr. ... See full summary »
Stars: Don Arioli, Fran Brill, Northern Calloway, Christopher Cerf
Votes: 30
76.
Fraggle Rock (1983–1987)
Episode:
The Minstrels
(1983)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A band of Traveling Musicians comes to Fraggle Rock to present an ancient Fraggle tradition - the Medley. When Red gets carried away in her desire to participate and steals the Musicians' magic pipe, will the Medley ever be presented?
Director: Jim Henson | Stars: Jerry Nelson, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Kathryn Mullen
Votes: 97
77.
Sesame Street (1969– )
Episode:
3 folks run Hooper's Store for the day
(1969)
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
The neighborhood is more noisy than its suppose to as a construction group is currently digging a hole where a new building will be built. Bob, Gordon, Susan, and some of the neighborhood ... See full summary »
Stars: Jada Rowland, James Catusi, Jim Henson, Will Lee
Votes: 36
78.
Sesame Street (1969– )
Episode:
Lost cat on Sesame Street
(1969)
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
A visit from a magician. Film: magnets. Concepts: some, none. Numbers: four, five. Letters: J, S and W. Song: "Four Blind Mice." Animals: monkey, cats.
Stars: Jada Rowland, James Catusi, Jim Henson, Burt Lancaster
Votes: 32
79.
The Muppets Mayhem (2023)
Episode:
Track 7: Eight Days a Week
(2023)
TV-PG | 27 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Nora and JJ team up to create a Beatles-inspired documentary about the band's album-making process.
Director: Matt Sohn | Stars: Lilly Singh, Matt Vogel, Bill Barretta, Leslie Carrara-Rudolph
Votes: 155
80.
Sam and Friends (1955–1961)
Episode:
Singing in the Rain
(1959)
Not Rated | 5 min | Family
Director: Jim Henson | Star: The Muppets
Votes: 6
81.
Sesame Street (1969– )
Episode:
Michael Cooney visits
(1969)
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Folk singer Michael Cooney explains how to make up songs and how to follow directions. He sings "Sesame Street Gals" and "Apple Pickers Peel." Letters: E, I, C, F. Counting: two, three. ... See full summary »
Stars: Jada Rowland, Bob Arbogast, James Catusi, Michael Cooney
Votes: 26
82.
Sesame Street (1969– )
Episode:
Some, more, and most
(1976)
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
The Wicked Witch of the West looses her broom flying over Sesame Street and attempts to get it back.
Director: Robert Myhrum | Stars: Fran Brill, Northern Calloway, Emilio Delgado, Margaret Hamilton
Votes: 33
83. Conan (2010–2021)
TV-14 | 42 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Conan O'Brien and his co-host Andy Richter discuss current news topics and interview celebrities and personalities.
Stars: Conan O'Brien, Andy Richter, Jimmy Vivino and the Basic Cable Band, Jimmy Vivino
Votes: 24,999
84. Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas (1977 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 48 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
A poor otter family risks everything for the chance to win the cash prize of a talent contest for Christmas.
Director: Jim Henson | Stars: Jerry Nelson, Frank Oz, Marilyn Sokol, Dave Goelz
Votes: 4,768 | Gross: $0.23M
85. The Jim Henson Hour (1987–1992)
48 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
An anthology show featuring the work of the great puppeteer and his staff.
Stars: Jim Henson, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Kevin Clash
Votes: 538
86. Sesame Street: 20 Years & Still Counting! 1969-1989 (1989 TV Special)
TV-G | 48 min | Comedy, Family
A 20th anniversary celebration of the classic educational TV series.
Director: Peter Harris | Stars: Bill Cosby, Ray Charles, Plácido Domingo, Jim Henson
Votes: 98
87. Muppets No-Nonsense Show (1975 TV Movie)
30 min | Comedy
Director: Jim Henson | Stars: Dave Goelz, Jim Henson, Richard Hunt, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 12
88.
Dinosaurs (1991–1994)
Episode:
The Greatest Story Ever Sold
(1994)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
When the Baby asks Earl where dinosaurs came from and why, the questions are repeated throughout all Pangea and raise a panic; until the chief elders declare all questions can be answered by their newfound religion: Potato-ism.
Director: Tom Trbovich | Stars: Mak Wilson, Bill Barretta, Stuart Pankin, Allan Trautman
Votes: 152
89.
The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Episode:
Peter Sellers
(1978)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Peter Sellers appears as a wild gypsy, a strange doctor, and forms a band against drinking in this very comical and rare performance by the master of disguise himself.
Director: Peter Harris | Stars: Peter Sellers, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 205
90.
The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Episode:
Gilda Radner
(1978)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Bunsen Honeydew causes problems when he invents an all powerful glue that causes everyone and everything to stick to each other. Gilda has to improvise when forced to sing with a nine foot tall talking carrot.
Director: Peter Harris | Stars: Gilda Radner, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 179
91.
The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Episode:
Lynda Carter
(1980)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Several Muppets don costumes and try to learn how to become superheroes themselves with disastrous results, but Piggy herself impressively performs as "Wonder Pig" in honor of this episode's guest star.
Director: Peter Harris | Stars: Lynda Carter, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 140
92.
The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Episode:
Gene Kelly
(1981)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
When Gene Kelly was first booked for the show he said to the writers that he didn't just want to do 'Singin' in the Rain'. The writers turned Gene's request into a running gag for the show,... See full summary »
Director: Philip Casson | Stars: Gene Kelly, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 160
93.
Fraggle Rock (1983–1987)
Episode:
Marooned
(1983)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Boober finds himself trapped in a cave-in with Red. But since the two of them have never gotten along too well, discovering that they may die together is kind of a shock! And on top of it all, it's also Boober's birthday!
Director: George Bloomfield | Stars: Jerry Nelson, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Kathryn Mullen
Votes: 86
94.
Alive from Off Center (1984–1991)
Episode:
As Seen on TV
(1987)
Drama
Director: Charles Atlas | Stars: Bill Irwin, Anna Thomson, Martha Roth, Marilyn McIntyre
Votes: 7
95.
Sesame Street (1969– )
Episode:
Episode 131
(1970)
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Big Bird teaches the kids that "Everyone Makes Mistakes" in the Season 2 premiere. Herry Monster and Sherlock Hemlock are introduced in this edition, and Farley can be glimpsed when Cookie ... See full summary »
Stars: Matt Robinson, Loretta Long, Will Lee, Bob McGrath
Votes: 38
96.
Sesame Street (1969– )
Episode:
Big Bird on the Street
(1972)
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
A fun week of sketches and songs: lessons on subtraction, the wind and acorns; Big Bird learns how to wash his face; and a concert by Jerry and the Monotones, the Muppet rock group. Also: ... See full summary »
Director: Jon Stone | Stars: Fran Brill, Northern Calloway, Emilio Delgado, Jim Henson
Votes: 30
97.
The Jim Henson Hour (1987–1992)
Episode:
Power
(1989)
48 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
In "MuppeTelevision," the gang doesn't know what to do when Kermit takes a vacation, while Fozzie visits "The Today Show." The second half is the "Storyteller" episode "The Soldier and Death."
Director: John Blanchard | Stars: David Alan Barclay, Michael Bayliss, Ishia Bennison, Fran Brill
Votes: 9
98.
Muppet Babies (1984–1991)
Episode:
Transcontinental Whoo-Whoo
(1991)
TV-Y | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Uncle Statler and Waldorf bring over a train set similar to the trains used in the building of the Transcontinental Railroad, so the babies join them in recreating said railroad right in their own home.
Director: Karen Peterson | Stars: Greg Berg, Dave Coulier, Katie Leigh, Laurie O'Brien
Votes: 24
99.
Sesame Street (1969– )
Episode:
Big Bird "helps" Mr. Hooper
(1969)
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Letters: B, X, M and the alphabet. Numbers: six, seven and counting. Comparisons: before and after. Parts of the body. Round shapes. Problem solving.
Stars: Jada Rowland, James Catusi, Jim Henson, Brandon Maggart
Votes: 30
100.
Sesame Street (1969– )
Episode:
Big Bird Moves Birdseed to His Nest
(1970)
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Today on Sesame Street, Big Bird struggles to get his bags of birdseed to his nest. His adult friends help him figure it out. Sesame Street is brought to you today by the letters A, H, and ... See full summary »
Stars: James Catusi, Jim Henson, James Earl Jones, Burt Lancaster
Votes: 27