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51. 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
52. The Soul of Nigger Charley (1973)
R | 109 min | Western
After the end of the Civil War, Charley fights against a group of Southern soldiers seeking to reignite the Confederacy.
Director: Larry G. Spangler | Stars: Fred Williamson, D'Urville Martin, Denise Nicholas, Pedro Armendáriz Jr.
Votes: 221 | Gross: $0.32M
53. Aloha Paradise (1981)
60 min | Comedy
Each week, visitors would be welcomed by Ms. Chase to the Paradise Village holiday resort in sunny Hawaii. Most of the guests had the same reason for booking their vacations here: to ... See full summary »
Stars: Debbie Reynolds, Bill Daily, Pat Klous, Mokihana
Votes: 41
54. And the Children Shall Lead (1985 TV Movie)
TV-G | 58 min | Drama, Family
Mississippi in the early '60s is the setting for this story of a 12-year-old African-American girl who, along with her white friends, tries to ease increasing racial tensions.
Director: Michael Pressman | Stars: Danny Glover, Andrew Prine, LeVar Burton, Denise Nicholas
Votes: 101
55. Ritual (2000)
78 min | Drama
Sensing there is something terribly wrong at home, a young man drops out of college and tries to 'fix' his family.
Director: Stanley Bennett Clay | Stars: Clarence Williams III, Denise Nicholas, Shawn Michael Howard, Angelle Brooks
Votes: 101
56. The Sophisticated Gents (1981)
240 min | Drama
Successful black men who were saved from the streets as teenagers come together in a reunion to honor their mentor.
Stars: Bernie Casey, Sonny Jim Gaines, Roosevelt Grier, Rosalind Cash
Votes: 99
57. Black Art: In the Absence of Light (2021)
TV-MA | 85 min | Documentary
An in-depth look at the works of up-and-coming Black visual artists.
Director: Sam Pollard | Stars: Kerry James Marshall, Kehinde Wiley, Carrie Mae Weems, Amy Sherald
Votes: 325
58. Tavis Smiley (2004–2017)
30 min | Talk-Show
A diverse panel of experts on various social, political, economic, and legal issues that are key to Detroit's turnaround.
Stars: Tavis Smiley, Cornel West, Bernie Sanders, Harry Belafonte
Votes: 412
59. Marvin & Tige (1983)
PG | 104 min | Drama
Marvin is a heavy-drinking widower who's seen better days and now ekes out a living at odd jobs. He meets Tige, an 11-year-old boy about to kill himself because his mother has just died. With nowhere else to stay, Tige moves in
Director: Eric Weston | Stars: John Cassavetes, Billy Dee Williams, Gibran Brown, Denise Nicholas
Votes: 243
60. Mother's Day (1989 TV Movie)
105 min | Crime, Drama
A young black man is arrested for a crime. Now the police and the D.A. are convinced that he is guilty, but his mother doesn't believe this and sets out to prove his innocence.
Director: Susan Rohrer | Stars: Denise Nicholas, Bernie Casey, Melba Moore, Joe Lambie
Votes: 87
61. Proud (2004)
PG | 87 min | Drama
The true story of one of only two U.S. Navy ships that saw combat in World War II with African-American crews.
Director: Mary Pat Kelly | Stars: Ossie Davis, Albert Jones, Jeffrey Nash, Erik LaRay Harvey
Votes: 360
62. Color Adjustment (1992)
Unrated | 86 min | Documentary, History
Analyzes the evolution of television's earlier, unflattering portrayal of blacks from 1948 until 1988, when they are depicted as prosperous and as having achieved the American dream, a portrayal that is inconsistent with reality.
Director: Marlon Riggs | Stars: Steven Bochco, Diahann Carroll, Ruby Dee, Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Votes: 409
63. Ring of Passion (1978 TV Movie)
100 min | Drama
The championship battles between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling in 1936 and 1938 were legendary, as they pummeled each other in their efforts to attain the heavyweight title.
Director: Robert Michael Lewis | Stars: Bernie Casey, Stephen Macht, Allen Garfield, Norman Alden
Votes: 52
64. 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
65. Battle of the Network Stars IV (1978 TV Special)
Family, Game-Show, Sport
Stars: Howard Cosell, Caitlyn Jenner, Suzanne Somers, Gabe Kaplan
Votes: 190
66. The Actor's Choice (2015– )
Talk-Show
The Actor's Choice 9-19-2016 Darryl Maximilian Robinson and John Ruskin. Veteran Los Angeles-based stage actor and Excaliber Shakespeare Company of Chicago founder Darryl Maximilian ... See full summary »
Stars: Ron Brewington, Ted Lange, Darryl Maximilian Robinson, Adilah Barnes
Votes: 15
67. On Thin Ice: The Tai Babilonia Story (1990 TV Movie)
95 min | Biography, Drama, Family
The true story of Olympic champion figure skater Tai Babilonia, her rise to fame and her fall from grace.
Director: Zale Dalen | Stars: Rachael Crawford, Charlie Stratton, Denise Nicholas, Chuck Shamata
Votes: 63
68. The Big Stuffed Dog (1981 TV Movie)
TV-G | 48 min | Comedy, Family, Drama
A large stuffed Snoopy toy goes astray at an airport baggage area, and gets involved with various travelers.
Director: Robert Fuest | Stars: Noah Beery Jr., Mildred Dunnock, Robert Ginty, Gordon Jump
Votes: 37
69. The Lee Phillip Show (1956–1986)
Talk-Show
Local Chicago television personality, Lee Phillip Bell, provides a daily show including interviews and relevant topics.
Stars: Lee Phillip, Lee Phillip Bell, Janet Langhart, Ray Rayner
70. Ebony/Jet Showcase (1982–1993)
Not Rated | 30 min | Talk-Show
Magazine show based on the two African-American magazines "Ebony" and "Jet".
Stars: Debra Crable, Darryl Dennard, Elliott Francis, Greg Gumbel
Votes: 43
71. Ken Boxer Live (2013– )
30 min | Talk-Show
Ken Boxer hosts this Santa Barbara-produced interview talk show.
Stars: Ken Boxer, Tai Babilonia, Cate Imperio, Valentina Yazykova
72. TV Land Confidential (2005–2007)
30 min | Documentary, Comedy
Untold stories of your favorite TV shows as told by the people who were there.
Stars: John Amos, Butch Patrick, Tina Cole, Bea Arthur
Votes: 40
73. Heart and Soul (1989 TV Movie)
30 min | Comedy
The setting takes place in Phildelphia in 1961, where Brenda Kincaid and Wesley Harris who are aspiring singer-songwriters who are also lovers.
Director: Stan Lathan | Stars: Obba Babatundé, Jason Bernard, Monica Calhoun, Loretta Devine
74. Way Black When: Primetime (2011– )
60 min | Talk-Show
Stars: Tatyana Ali, Niecy Nash, Michael Jai White, Glynn Turman
Votes: 7
75. Day of Absence (1971 TV Movie)
60 min | Drama
Douglas Turner Ward's play about what happens in a small Southern town when the white people awake to find all the black people missing. The Negro Ensemble Company portray all the townspeople in white face.
Director: Paul Bogart | Stars: Norman Bush, Rosalind Cash, David Downing, Lonne Elder III
76. The Scoey Mitchlll Show (1972 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Director: Marc Breslow | Stars: The Carlton Johnson Dancers, Sammy Davis Jr., Jim Evering, Damita Jo Freeman
77. Mr. Fantastic & The Wonderful Depot (2015)
TV-G | 100 min | Family, Fantasy, Musical
The world is crazy when Mr. Fantastic, a candy maker, announced that only 5 of his chocolate bars included $1,000 that only 5 lucky people can receive the $1,000 Nobody wants the prize more... See full summary »
Director: Mark Stuart Lane | Stars: Gene Winfield, Ryler Carlson, Jack Albert Russell, Ray Skinner
78. Freshwater Road
Drama | Announced
Based upon the award-winning 2006 novel, Freshwater Road is set in 1964 against the backdrop of the Civil Rights Movement and is a coming-of-age story tracing the evolution of Celeste Tyree... See full summary »
79. Over Here, Mr. President (1983)
30 min | Short
A sitcom exploring the lives and personalities of the White House press corps.
Director: Noam Pitlik | Stars: Ivan Bonar, Don Calfa, Peter Iacangelo, Steve Nevil
80. The 2nd Annual Black Achievement Awards (1979 TV Special)
60 min | Music
Director: Sammy Davis Jr. | Stars: John Amos, Lerone Bennett, Mary Frances Berry, Roscoe Lee Browne
81. Notorious Women (2023 Podcast Series)
Comedy
Stars: Lavetta Cannon, Miriam Lipner-Brienik, Annie Korzen, Denise Nicholas
82. Ebony's 15th Annual Black Achievement Awards (1994 TV Special)
Director: Dennis Rosenblatt | Stars: Maya Angelou, James Avery, Angela Bassett, Jesse Brown
Votes: 16
83.
Masquerade (1983–1984)
Episode:
Pilot
(1983)
90 min | Adventure, Thriller
When a Russian agent code named Wolfen is killing all of the American's intelligence agents, Lavender, an intelligence operative has to try and stop him. But to do that he needs agents who ... See full summary »
Director: Peter H. Hunt | Stars: Rod Taylor, Kirstie Alley, Greg Evigan, Oliver Reed
Votes: 264
84.
Supercarrier (1988)
Episode:
Deadly Enemies (Pilot)
(1988)
120 min | Drama
The tales of Naval F-14 pilots stationed on the largest Aircraft Carrier in the Navy.
Director: William A. Graham | Stars: Robert Hooks, Ken Olandt, Paul Gleason, Cec Verrell
Votes: 93
85.
In the Heat of the Night (1988–1995)
Episode:
A Matter of Justice
(1994)
TV-14 | 92 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
An local retired judge's depraved grandson goes on a serial killing spree in Sparta.
Director: Reza Badiyi | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Carl Weathers, Alan Autry, David Hart
Votes: 149
86.
In the Heat of the Night (1988–1995)
Episode:
Who Was Geli Bendl?
(1994)
TV-14 | 95 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A former resident of the bottoms, who is now a famous movie star, returns to Sparta to try to persuaded her sister to go after a better quality of life.
Director: Larry Hagman | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Carl Weathers, Alan Autry, David Hart
Votes: 97
87.
In the Heat of the Night (1988–1995)
Episode:
By Duty Bound
(1995)
PG | 95 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
When Gillespie runs for a permanent position as county sheriff, his running mate is investigated for allegations of insurance fraud, corruption and murder.
Director: Harry Harris | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Carl Weathers, Alan Autry, David Hart
Votes: 117
88.
In the Heat of the Night (1988–1995)
Episode:
Grow Old Along with Me
(1995)
TV-14 | 96 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
When a former cop marries a wealthy widow, his ex-girlfriend sees an opportunity for blackmail. But their plan to keep her quiet and out of their lives does not exactly go as planned.
Director: Winrich Kolbe | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Carl Weathers, Alan Autry, David Hart
Votes: 126
89.
In the Heat of the Night (1988–1995)
Episode:
Give Me Your Life: Part 1
(1994)
TV-14 | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Sparta Police and the Newman County Sheriff's Department join forces to investigate the antics of a religious cult that has taken up residence in an abandoned school building.
Director: Russ Mayberry | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Carl Weathers, Alan Autry, David Hart
Votes: 103
90.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
Carroll O'Connor: All in a Lifetime
(2001)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Stars: Larry Hagman, Bonnie Hunt, Marvin Kitman, Norman Lear
Votes: 187
91.
227 (1985–1990)
Episode:
Shall We Dance?
(1988)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy
Lester takes Rose to a dance where he sees his high-school sweetheart.
Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Marla Gibbs, Hal Williams, Alaina Reed-Hall, Jackée Harry
Votes: 23
92.
Aloha Paradise (1981)
Episode:
Letter from Broadway/Letter from Cyrano/Letter from a Secret Admirer
(1981)
Comedy
Evelyn is caught in the middle of a fight between Richard and Fran. A former football player has ambition to do something different and he gets help from an unexpected source. Curtis learns the lessons of courtship well.
Director: Howard Morris | Stars: Debbie Reynolds, Bill Daily, Pat Klous, Mokihana
93.
Amen (1986–1991)
Episode:
The Widow
(1988)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy
Reuben becomes the object of affection from a very lonely widow.
Directors: Bill Foster, Phil Ramuno | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Barbara Montgomery
Votes: 19
94.
B.L. Stryker (1989–1990)
Episode:
Plates
(1990)
100 min | Mystery
BL is determined to get his friend Oz a set of license plates for his friend's car - but all sorts of trouble ensues first.
Director: Stuart Margolin | Stars: Burt Reynolds, Dana Kaminski, Ossie Davis, Carol Alt
Votes: 25
95.
Baby... I'm Back! (1977–1978)
Episode:
A Day at the Races
(1978)
Comedy
Ray takes the children to the race track where precocious young Jordan develops a formula for picking winning horses.
Director: Mark Warren | Stars: Demond Wilson, Denise Nicholas, Kim Fields, Tony Holmes
96.
Baby... I'm Back! (1977–1978)
Episode:
Survival of the Fittest
(1978)
Comedy
Ray and Luzelle think they're following Wallace, Olivia and the kids to a cabin in the mountains not realizing they've returned home due to a snow storm and the two end up stuck in the storm.
Director: Mark Warren | Stars: Demond Wilson, Denise Nicholas, Kim Fields, Tony Holmes
97.
Baby... I'm Back! (1977–1978)
Episode:
Olivia's Job Offer
(1978)
Comedy
Director: Mark Warren | Stars: Demond Wilson, Denise Nicholas, Kim Fields, Tony Holmes
98.
Baby... I'm Back! (1977–1978)
Episode:
You Bet Your Wife
(1978)
30 min | Comedy
Olivia disguises herself as a French temptress to win a bet with Ray regarding Wallace's fidelity.
Director: Mark Warren | Stars: Demond Wilson, Denise Nicholas, Kim Fields, Tony Holmes
99.
Baby... I'm Back! (1977–1978)
Episode:
Living Proof (Pilot)
(1978)
Comedy
Olivia and Luzelle have Raymond Ellis legally dead after no contact or calls for the last seven years. After running into an old friend who updates him, Ray flies back to reconcile with Olivia and the children.
Director: Bill Persky | Stars: Demond Wilson, Denise Nicholas, Kim Fields, Tony Holmes
Votes: 11
100.
Baby... I'm Back! (1977–1978)
Episode:
Beat by a Drum
(1978)
Comedy
Ray tries to make up for his years away by being overly generous with his children. When Jordan wants a drum set Ray decides to purchase one over the objections of ex-wife Olivia.
Director: Asaad Kelada | Stars: Demond Wilson, Denise Nicholas, Kim Fields, Tony Holmes