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51. Short Short Dramas (1952–1953)
15 min | Comedy, Drama
Model Ruth Woods hosted this anthology series of twice-weekly one act plays. The stories could be either dramatic or light comedy with a different cast for each episode. The series ran for only the 1952-53 season.
Stars: Henry Jones, June Dayton, Ruth Woods, Bernard Burke
Votes: 28
52. Cosmopolitan Theatre (1951– )
60 min | Drama, Family
An hour-long short-lived dramatic anthology series that ran on Tuesday evenings, based on stories that originated in Cosmopolitan Magazine.
Stars: William A. Lee, Ethel Remey, Bramwell Fletcher, Herbert Rudley
Votes: 24
53.
The Defenders (1961–1965)
Episode:
The Search
(1962)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama
A man confesses to a murder for which someone else has already been executed---a man Lawrence defended. Lawrence tries to find out what went wrong.
Director: John Brahm | Stars: E.G. Marshall, Robert Reed, Jack Klugman, Olive Deering
Votes: 23
54.
Match Game (1973–1990)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(1973)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
The premiere of CBS revival of The Match Game from 1973. The 6 Celebrities are Michael Landon, Vicki Lawrence, Jack Klugman, Jo Ann Pflug, Richard Dawson and Anita Gillette. A good funny quiz game.
Director: Marc Breslow | Stars: Gene Rayburn, Michael Landon, Vicki Lawrence, Jack Klugman
Votes: 36
55.
The Odd Couple (1970–1975)
Episode:
Felix Remarries
(1975)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Oscar Madison finally loses his insufferable roommate and friend Felix Unger when he convinces his ex-wife Gloria that he has changed and he prepares to remarry her.
Director: Jack Donohue | Stars: Tony Randall, Jack Klugman, Janis Hansen, Bartlett Robinson
Votes: 74
56.
The Odd Couple (1970–1975)
Episode:
Felix the Horse Player
(1975)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Oscar gets winning tips on horses and Felix goes along for the ride.
Director: Jerry Paris | Stars: Tony Randall, Jack Klugman, Fritz Feld, Jerry Maren
Votes: 81
57.
The Odd Couple (1970–1975)
Episode:
The New Car
(1973)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Winning a car in a contest is easy, finding to find a place to park in New York City is hard.
Director: Garry Marshall | Stars: Tony Randall, Jack Klugman, Dick Clark, John Byner
Votes: 102
58.
The Odd Couple (1970–1975)
Episode:
The Princess
(1972)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Oscar falls in love with the royal princess who's portrait Felix is taking.
Director: Jerry Paris | Stars: Tony Randall, Jack Klugman, Jean Simmons, James Millhollin
Votes: 92
59.
The Odd Couple (1970–1975)
Episode:
The Roy Clark Show
(1975)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
Felix gets Oscar's old Army buddy into the music business.
Director: Frank Buxton | Stars: Tony Randall, Jack Klugman, Roy Clark, Albert Paulsen
Votes: 81
60. Gunsmoke (1955–1975)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
Marshal Matt Dillon keeps the peace in rough-and-tumble Dodge City.
Stars: James Arness, Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake, Ken Curtis
Votes: 8,761
61. The Fugitive (1963–1967)
TV-PG | 51 min | Adventure, Crime, Drama
A doctor, wrongly convicted for a murder he didn't commit, escapes custody and must stay ahead of the police to find the real killer.
Stars: David Janssen, William Conrad, Barry Morse, Paul Birch
Votes: 4,697
62. 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: 1,392
63. 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: 1,429
64. E! Mysteries & Scandals (1998– )
30 min | Documentary
Hollywood's most notorious scandals exposed through interviews and re-enactments.
Stars: A.J. Benza, A.C. Lyles, Marc Wanamaker, Bob Thomas
Votes: 317
65. Kiss Me, Kate (1958 TV Movie)
90 min | Musical
An ex-husband and wife team star in a musical version of 'The Taming of the Shrew'; off-stage, the production is troublesome with ex-lovers' quarrels and a gangster looking for some money owed to them.
Director: George Schaefer | Stars: Alfred Drake, Patricia Morison, Julie Wilson, Bill Hayes
Votes: 73
66.
The F.B.I. (1965–1974)
Episode:
The Diamond Millstone
(1970)
60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
An aging thief, assisted by younger accomplices, steals a 31-karat, legendary diamond. The plan goes awry almost immediately when one of the accomplices wounds himself with a pistol ... See full summary »
Director: Robert Douglas | Stars: Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Philip Abbott, William Reynolds, Jack Klugman
Votes: 22
67.
Match Game (1973–1990)
Episode:
Episode #1.5
(1973)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Stars: Gene Rayburn, Michael Landon, Vicki Lawrence, Jack Klugman
Votes: 27
68.
The Odd Couple (1970–1975)
Episode:
Big Mouth
(1972)
TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy
Oscar gets to face off against Howard Cosell.
Director: Jerry Paris | Stars: Tony Randall, Jack Klugman, Howard Cosell, Penny Marshall
Votes: 85
69.
The Odd Couple (1970–1975)
Episode:
Fat Farm
(1971)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
Felix and Oscar's girlfriend are concerned about Oscar's health. They force him to go to a fat farm, and Felix goes with him.
Director: Mel Ferber | Stars: Tony Randall, Jack Klugman, Joan Hotchkis, David Ketchum
Votes: 117
70.
The Odd Couple (1970–1975)
Episode:
Gloria, Hallelujah
(1972)
TV-G | Comedy
Exaggerating on his computer dating service application, Oscar gets matched up with Felix's ex-wife Gloria.
Director: Garry Marshall | Stars: Tony Randall, Jack Klugman, Al Molinaro, Janis Hansen
Votes: 74
71.
Quincy M.E. (1976–1983)
Episode:
Seldom Silent, Never Heard
(1981)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A tragic death of a teenager sets Quincy into action fighting for orphan drug development.
Director: Jeffrey Hayden | Stars: Jack Klugman, Garry Walberg, John S. Ragin, Val Bisoglio
Votes: 118
72.
Third Watch (1999–2005)
Episode:
Run of the Mill
(2000)
TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The ordeals of an elderly friend (Jack Klugman) prompt Sully to consider his own loneliness. Taylor regrets revealing a secret about Doherty on the eve of his wedding.
Director: Félix Enríquez Alcalá | Stars: Michael Beach, Coby Bell, Bobby Cannavale, Amy Carlson
Votes: 83
73.
The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode:
Jack Klugman, Tony Randall
(1972)
TV-G | 22 min | Comedy, Family
TV's "The Odd Couple," Jack Klugman and Tony Randall, guest star. Stella Toddler (Carol) is feted on "This is Your Lifetime." Jack sings "You'll Never Get Away From Me" with Carol, while Tony takes part in a sketch revealing superstitions among actors as part of a tribute to Broadway, which culminates in a spoof of "Lady in the Dark."
Director: Dave Powers | Stars: Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner
Votes: 36
74. Third Watch (1999–2005)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The exploits of a group of men and women who serve New York City as police officers, firefighters, and paramedics in the fictional 55th Precinct.
Stars: Coby Bell, Skipp Sudduth, Jason Wiles, Molly Price
Votes: 11,445
75. Laugh-In (1967–1973)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music
The original rapid fire sketch comedy show.
Stars: Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Gary Owens, Ruth Buzzi
Votes: 3,660
76. The Untouchables (1959–1963)
50 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Special Agent Eliot Ness and his elite team of incorruptable agents battle organized crime in 1930s Chicago.
Stars: Robert Stack, Walter Winchell, Nicholas Georgiade, Paul Picerni
Votes: 3,079
77. The Defenders (1961–1965)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama
A father and son lawyer duo take a variety of cases that often deal with the important issues of the day.
Stars: E.G. Marshall, Robert Reed, Polly Rowles, Ossie Davis
Votes: 501
78. 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, Edward Andrews, Biff McGuire
Votes: 198
79. Kraft Theatre (1947–1958)
60 min | Drama
A well-received anthology series presenting live television dramas.
Stars: Ed Herlihy, Vaughn Taylor, Valerie Cossart, Dan Morgan
Votes: 222
80. Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age (2021)
81 min | Documentary, History, Musical
"Broadway: Beyond The Golden Age" is the long awaited sequel to Rick McKay's "Broadway: The Golden Age." It tells the history of Broadway from 1959 and ending in 1983 as told by over 100 Broadway legends as interviewed by Mr. McKay..
Director: Rick McKay | Stars: Jason Alexander, Debbie Allen, Arthur Anderson, Lucie Arnaz
Votes: 110
81.
Playhouse 90 (1956–1961)
Episode:
The Velvet Alley
(1959)
90 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Ernie Pandish has tried to be a writer for years and has never made much money out of it. But now he seems likely to hit the big-time.
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: Art Carney, Leslie Nielsen, Katharine Bard, Jack Klugman
Votes: 38
82.
The Defenders (1961–1965)
Episode:
The Quality of Mercy
(1961)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama
The Prestons defend a doctor accused of the "mercy-killing" of an infant with Down's Syndrome (then called "Mongolism").
Director: Buzz Kulik | Stars: E.G. Marshall, Robert Reed, Jack Klugman, Philip Abbott
Votes: 41
83.
Gunsmoke (1955–1975)
Episode:
Buffalo Man
(1958)
TV-G | 30 min | Western
Doc finds a half-dead man on the side of the road and tells Matt. Matt and Chester ride out to a buffalo hunter's camp but before they get far, the occupants show up not treating them much better than the man the doc found.
Director: Ted Post | Stars: James Arness, Dennis Weaver, Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake
Votes: 213
84.
Naked City (1958–1963)
Episode:
The Tragic Success of Alfred Tiloff
(1961)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Kidnappers target a millionaire to pay the ransom for their victim, a young girl from a poor family. The criminals are a husband who's failed at everything he's tried and a still-ambitious ... See full summary »
Director: Alex March | Stars: Paul Burke, Horace McMahon, Harry Bellaver, Jan Sterling
Votes: 76
85.
The Odd Couple (1970–1975)
Episode:
Maid for Each Other
(1973)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The Odd Couple want to find a maid that is efficient enough for Felix and wonderful to look at for Oscar.
Director: Norm Gray | Stars: Tony Randall, Jack Klugman, Reta Shaw, Janet Brandt
Votes: 83
86.
The Odd Couple (1970–1975)
Episode:
The Hustler
(1973)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
Felix needs Oscar to win money in a pool game so he can get the money for the costumes for his opera group.
Director: Jerry Paris | Stars: Tony Randall, Jack Klugman, Stanley Adams, John Wheeler
Votes: 82
87.
The Odd Couple (1970–1975)
Episode:
The Odd Father
(1972)
TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy
Felix wants to find common ground with his daughter, but her interests are closer to Uncle Oscar's.
Director: Jack Donohue | Stars: Tony Randall, Jack Klugman, Al Molinaro, Doney Oatman
Votes: 82
88.
The Odd Couple (1970–1975)
Episode:
The Odd Holiday
(1973)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
The story is told of when Oscar and Felix and their wives went on a tropical vacation together and Felix tried to save Oscar's failing marriage.
Director: Mel Ferber | Stars: Tony Randall, Jack Klugman, Brett Somers, Janis Hansen
Votes: 69
89.
The Odd Couple (1970–1975)
Episode:
The Pen Is Mightier Than the Pencil
(1972)
TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy
Felix takes a writing class and gets showered with praise for writing horrible poetry.
Director: Robert Birnbaum | Stars: Tony Randall, Jack Klugman, Elliott Reid, Elinor Donahue
Votes: 80
90.
The Odd Couple (1970–1975)
Episode:
You Saved My Life
(1972)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
As Felix is cleaning the outside of the windows, he loses his balance and tips backward, half in and half out of the apartment. Oscar pulls him in. Felix decides to thank Oscar in every way possible for saving his life.
Director: Jack Donohue | Stars: Tony Randall, Jack Klugman, Al Molinaro, Penny Marshall
Votes: 80
91.
The Untouchables (1959–1963)
Episode:
Loophole
(1961)
52 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Morton Halas is an aggressive and very successful defense attorney who will stop at nothing to get his clients off. Having successfully defended Big Mike Probich he finds himself working ... See full summary »
Director: Paul Wendkos | Stars: Robert Stack, Jack Klugman, Martin Landau, Gavin MacLeod
Votes: 92
92.
The Odd Couple (1970–1975)
Episode:
The Odd Couples
(1972)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
When Oscar's mother visits, both the Odd Couple and their ex-wives have to pretend that they are still married.
Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Tony Randall, Jack Klugman, Al Molinaro, Brett Somers
Votes: 71
93.
The Odd Couple (1970–1975)
Episode:
Two on the Aisle
(1974)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Oscar fills in for his newspaper's theater critic, but knows nothing about the subject.
Director: Frank Buxton | Stars: Tony Randall, Jack Klugman, Penny Marshall, John Barbour
Votes: 70
94. The Odd Couple (1970–1975)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
Two men, a neat freak and a slob separated from their wives, have to live together despite their differences.
Stars: Tony Randall, Jack Klugman, Al Molinaro, Penny Marshall
Votes: 7,185
95. 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
96. Then Came Bronson (1969–1970)
60 min | Adventure, Drama
A disillusioned reporter, James "Jim" Bronson, quits his job and starts wandering the road on his Harley-Davidson motorcycle as a form of soul-searching. He meets various characters. Some he helps, others he educates.
Stars: Michael Parks, Kurt Russell, Bruce Dern, Bonnie Bedelia
Votes: 620
97. Match Game PM (1975–1981)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show
A group of celebrities would be given a sentence with a missing word, which they would then have to fill in. The contestants would then give their own answer, and scored points according to how many celebrities gave the same answer.
Stars: Gene Rayburn, Johnny Olson, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly
Votes: 550
98. Banyon (1971–1973)
60 min | Crime, Drama
The adventures of 1930's Los Angeles private eye Miles Banyon.
Stars: Robert Forster, Joan Blondell, Richard Jaeckel, Julie Gregg
Votes: 154
99. 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
100. Folio (1955–1959)
Drama, Musical
Stars: Douglas Rain, Jack Creley, Lloyd Bochner, Frank Peddie
Votes: 22