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1. Rebel Without a Cause (1955)
PG-13 | 111 min | Drama
A rebellious young man with a troubled past comes to a new town, finding friends and enemies.
Director: Nicholas Ray | Stars: James Dean, Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo, Jim Backus
Votes: 97,914
2. Giant (1956)
G | 201 min | Drama, Western
Sprawling epic covering the life of a Texas cattle rancher and his family and associates.
Director: George Stevens | Stars: Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, James Dean, Carroll Baker
Votes: 42,228
3. East of Eden (1955)
PG | 118 min | Drama
Two brothers in 1910s California struggle to maintain their strict, Bible-toting father's favor as an old secret about their long-absent mother comes to light.
Director: Elia Kazan | Stars: James Dean, Raymond Massey, Julie Harris, Burl Ives
Votes: 48,800
4. Studio One (1948–1958)
60 min | Drama
A pinnacle of the Golden Age of Television, "Studio One" presented a wide range of memorable dramas and received eighteen Emmy nominations and five wins during its prestigious nine-year run on CBS.
Stars: Betty Furness, Paul Branson, Charlton Heston, Mary Sinclair
Votes: 328
5. General Electric Theater (1953–1962)
TV-G | 30 min | Drama
An American anthology series, with a new episode and different actors and actresses each week. Hosted by Ronald Reagan, the series was sponsored by General Electric's Department of Public Relations.
Stars: Ronald Reagan, Don Herbert, Nancy Reagan, Lee Marvin
Votes: 431
6. Trouble Along the Way (1953)
Approved | 111 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
An ex-football coach is hired by a small Catholic college to train its football team in the hopes of winning games and making money to save the school from bankruptcy.
Director: Michael Curtiz | Stars: John Wayne, Donna Reed, Charles Coburn, Tom Tully
Votes: 2,152
7. Tales of Tomorrow (1951–1953)
TV-G | 25 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
"Tales of Tomorrow" was a hosted science fiction anthology series running from 1951 until 1953.
Stars: Leslie Nielsen, Cameron Prud'Homme, Edgar Stehli, Theo Goetz
Votes: 454
8. 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: 196
9. You Are There (1953–1972)
30 min | Drama, History
Walter Cronkite hosted the reenactments of historical events. Shows included "The Landing of the Hindenburg", "The Salem Witchcraft Trials", "The Gettysburg Address", "The Fall of Troy", and "The Scuttling of the Graf Spee".
Stars: Walter Cronkite, Todd Hunter, Paul Birch, Harlow Wilcox
Votes: 206
10. Has Anybody Seen My Gal (1952)
Approved | 88 min | Comedy, Musical
An aging heir-less millionaire wants to leave his fortune to the unsuspecting family of his first love but not before testing his prospective heirs by living with them under the guise of a poor boarder.
Director: Douglas Sirk | Stars: Piper Laurie, Rock Hudson, Charles Coburn, Gigi Perreau
Votes: 1,818
11. 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
12. Schlitz Playhouse (1951–1959)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Originally billed as "Playhouse of the Stars" this long running anthology series was originally presented live from New York City. Irene Dunne was briefly the hostess in 1952, and the show frequently used Broadway performers in classic stories.
Stars: James Mason, Irene Dunne, Robert Paige, Walter Coy
Votes: 338
13. Fixed Bayonets! (1951)
Not Rated | 92 min | Action, Drama, War
The story of a platoon during the Korean War. One by one Corporal Denno's superiors are killed until it comes to the point where he must try to take command responsibility.
Director: Samuel Fuller | Stars: Richard Basehart, Gene Evans, Michael O'Shea, Richard Hylton
Votes: 2,111
14. Omnibus (1952–1961)
55 min | Drama, History, Music
Omnibus was a television program that sought to provide the best of what television could provide as the highest common denominator of intellectual curiosity and interest. This level of programing excellence has not been achieved again.
Stars: Alistair Cooke, Leonard Bernstein, Joseph N. Welch, Helen Hayes
Votes: 218
15. Sailor Beware (1952)
Not Rated | 108 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance
Although allergic to kissing girls, Seaman Melvin Jones, through a fluke TV appearance, gets the undeserved reputation of a great kisser dubbed "Mr. Temptation" and is pursued by amorous young females.
Director: Hal Walker | Stars: Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Corinne Calvet, Marion Marshall
Votes: 1,385
16. Robert Montgomery Presents (1950–1957)
60 min | Drama
Actor, Producer, and Director Robert Montgomery introduced each telecast, sometimes interviewing one of the stars, and sometimes appearing in the play.
Stars: Robert Montgomery, John Newland, Vaughn Taylor, Elizabeth Montgomery
Votes: 136
17. Lux Video Theatre (1950–1959)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Live dramatic shows featuring Hollywood stars, adaptations of motion pictures, and a host accompanying. The host would introduce each act, and would conduct an interview with the stars at the end of the play.
Stars: Ken Carpenter, Jay Jackson, Otto Kruger, Gordon MacRae
Votes: 153
18. The Big Story (1949–1959)
30 min | Drama
Based on a popular radio series, each show tells a different reporter's Big Story, a true story selected from newspapers across the United States. Comments from the actual reporter open and... See full summary »
Stars: Robert Sloane, Ernest Chappell, Ben Grauer, Burgess Meredith
Votes: 59
19. Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951–1978)
Comedy, Drama
Probably the longest-running anthology series on television, the "Hallmark Hall of Fame" has been presenting television dramatizations of famous plays and books, as well as original programs especially written for the series, since 1951.
Stars: Sarah Churchill, Howard Wierum, Frank Daly, Robert Daggett
Votes: 337
20. The Philco Television Playhouse (1948–1956)
60 min | Drama
This live dramatic series featured original stories and adaptations of novels, plays, etc., during its eight-year run. During the first year, the show was sponsored by the Actor's Equity ... See full summary »
Stars: Bert Lytell, Jay Jackson, Bob Stanton, E.G. Marshall
Votes: 137
21. The Stu Erwin Show (1950–1955)
30 min | Comedy
Stu Erwin played a mild-mannered high-school principal, with June Collyer as his wife.
Stars: Stuart Erwin, June Collyer, Ann E. Todd, Sheila James Kuehl
Votes: 136
22. Crossroads (1955–1957)
30 min | Drama
The anthology series dramatized the lives of clergymen of all faiths and the problems they faced in both their professional and personal lives.
Stars: Ray Teal, Robert Carson, Frank J. Scannell, Douglass Dumbrille
Votes: 92
23. Armstrong Circle Theatre (1950–1963)
60 min | Drama
Documentary dramas, plays that were based on true stories, were the forte of Armstrong Circle Theater. Many movie actors and actresses got their start here.
Stars: Douglas Edwards, Sandy Becker, Bob Sherry, John Cameron Swayze
Votes: 123
24. The Web (1950–1954)
30 min | Drama
Live dramas based on stories by members of the Mystery Writers of America
Stars: John Shellie, Tom Gorman, E.G. Marshall, Audra Lindley
Votes: 57
25. Danger (1950–1955)
30 min | Drama
Live psychological and murder mystery dramas, and one of the first U.S. television dramas to make effective use of background music.
Stars: Dick Stark, Edward Binns, Richard Kiley, Joseph Anthony
Votes: 102
26. Treasury Men in Action (1950–1955)
30 min | Crime, Drama
A squad of Treasury Department agents, headed by "The Chief", go after counterfeiters and other criminals who commit crimes that fall under the Treasure Department's jurisdiction.
Stars: Walter Greaza, Ross Martin, Tom McKee, John Stephenson
Votes: 73
27. Beat the Clock (1950–1961)
TV-G | 30 min | Family, Game-Show
Classic game show where couples (and sometimes families) competed to win prizes by completing stunts within a time limit.
Stars: Bud Collyer, Dolores Rosedale, Bern Bennett, Bill Shipley
Votes: 115
28. Family Theatre (1949–1958)
60 min | Drama
Crucifixion parable set during Korean War.
Stars: Tudor Owen, Raymond Burr, Richard Hale, Ruth Hussey
Votes: 73
29. CBS Television Workshop (1952– )
30 min | Drama
A short-lived American anthology series, lasting for about 3 months. Its first episode was an adaptation of the novel "Don Quixote" by Miguel de Cervantes. The show featured early ... See full summary »
Stars: Leslie Nielsen, Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, Sidney Poitier
Votes: 64
30. The Bigelow Theatre (1950–1951)
30 min | Drama, Family
A live CBS half-hour dramatic anthology series, but on two networks in its second season (as "Bigelow-Sanford Theater"); Sunday evenings over CBS and Thursday evenings over DuMont.
Stars: Don DeFore, William Frawley, Jeffrey Silver, Ann Dvorak
Votes: 58
31. The Kate Smith Hour (1950–1954)
60 min | Comedy, Family, Music
An hour variety program which aired on NBC television late afternoons Monday thru Friday with host Kate Smith. It ran from September 25, 1950 to June 18, 1954.
Stars: Kate Smith, Ted Collins, The Evelyn Tyner Trio, Charles Ruggles
Votes: 32
33. Campbell Summer Soundstage (1952–1954)
30 min | Drama
A Friday night series lasting 2 seasons, of 30 minute playlets, interrupted by cute ads on the value of eating canned soup.
Stars: Georgann Johnson, Parker Fennelly, James Dean, Don Hanmer
Votes: 40
34. A Star Is Born World Premiere (1954 TV Movie)
30 min | News
Included on the DVD release of "A Star is Born" (1954), this is a live television broadcast of the world premiere. Described by various participants as the biggest world premiere in memory, even bigger than the Academy Awards.
Stars: George Fisher, Rosemarie Stack, Paula Raymond, Amanda Blake
Votes: 205
35. Pepsi Commercial (1954)
Short
A group of kids rejoice and celebrate Pepsi.
Star: James Dean
Votes: 7
36. 'Giant' Stars Are Off to Texas (1955)
1 min | Documentary, Short
Cast and crew members of "Giant" in a reunion about locations in Marfa, Texas. The narrator explains about the George Stevens'adaptation of Edna Ferber novel.
Stars: James Dean, Dennis Hopper, Mercedes McCambridge, George Stevens
Votes: 52
37. Warner Pathé News Issue # 87 (1955)
Documentary, Short
Stars: James Dean, Henry Ginsberg, Rock Hudson, Mercedes McCambridge
38.
Robert Montgomery Presents (1950–1957)
Episode:
Harvest
(1953)
53 min | Drama
A young man in love with a sophisticated woman from the city is torn between his desires and those of his family. His parents wish him and his brother to stay and work on their small ... See full summary »
Director: James Sheldon | Stars: Robert Montgomery, Dorothy Gish, Ed Begley, Vaughn Taylor
Votes: 104
39.
Danger (1950–1955)
Episode:
The Little Woman
(1954)
Drama
A little girl hides a criminal in her playhouse.
Director: Andrew McCullough | Stars: Lee Bergere, James Dean, Frank Maxwell, Lydia Reed
40.
Family Theatre (1949–1958)
Episode:
Hill Number One: A Story of Faith and Inspiration
(1951)
56 min | Drama
A respectful interpretation of what might have happened among Jesus's followers in the three days after the Crucifixion. The story is told in the modern context of an US Army company stationed in Korea during the Korean War.
Director: Arthur Pierson | Stars: Patrick Peyton, Gordon Oliver, Todd Karns, Roddy McDowall
Votes: 110
41.
Schlitz Playhouse (1951–1959)
Episode:
The Unlighted Road
(1955)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Young Jeff Latham stops at a roadside diner and ends up working there. After meeting a nice local girl, everything seems to be going his way. Things get complicated when he unwittingly gets involved with criminals working out of the diner.
Director: Justus Addiss | Stars: James Dean, Murvyn Vye, Edgar Stehli, Patricia Hardy
Votes: 79
42.
Armstrong Circle Theatre (1950–1963)
Episode:
The Bells of Cockaigne
(1953)
30 min | Drama
An old warehouse worker dreams of saving enough money to return to his native Ireland, but it would seem unlikely. A young man who also works there is in a bad fix, he too has little money ... See full summary »
Director: James Sheldon | Stars: Gene Lockhart, James Dean, Vaughn Taylor, Donalee Marans
Votes: 59
43.
The Big Story (1949–1959)
Episode:
Rex Newman, Reporter for the Globe and News
(1953)
30 min | Drama
Todays theme is Rex Newman, Reporter for the Globe and News.
Stars: James Dean, John Kerr, Carl Frank, Wendy Drew
Votes: 10
44.
The Bigelow Theatre (1950–1951)
Episode:
T.K.O.
(1951)
30 min | Drama, Family
A fighter's manager tries to make him the next big boxer in the ring.
Director: Frank Woodruff | Stars: Regis Toomey, Martin Milner, Richard Jaeckel, James Dean
45.
CBS Television Workshop (1952– )
Episode:
Into the Valley
(1952)
Drama
Stars: Robert Baines, John Compton, James Dean, Michael Higgins
46.
Campbell Summer Soundstage (1952–1954)
Episode:
Life Sentence
(1953)
Drama
An imprisoned felon escapes and finds that being on the run is just a new form of imprisonment.
Director: Garry Simpson | Stars: Matt Crowley, James Dean, Georgann Johnson, Charles Mendick
Votes: 7
47.
Campbell Summer Soundstage (1952–1954)
Episode:
Something for an Empty Briefcase
(1953)
Drama
Joe wants a different future than one as a petty hoodlum and when he attempts to rob an aspiring dancer Noli, he glimpses the possibilities. He imagines purchasing a briefcase as a start but his crime partner is reluctant to let him go.
Director: Don Medford | Stars: Susan Douglas Rubes, James Dean, Don Hanmer, Robert Middleton
Votes: 112
48.
Crossroads (1955–1957)
Episode:
Broadway Trust
(1955)
30 min | Drama
A man embezzles $5,000 from his employer to pay for a land deal. When the deal falls through, he has until 3:00 the next day topay it back before the bank examiners discover the loss.
Director: Ralph Murphy | Stars: Lloyd Bridges, Gene Lockhart, Tina Carver, Taylor Holmes
Votes: 11
49.
Danger (1950–1955)
Episode:
Death Is My Neighbor
(1953)
30 min | Drama
A New York City apartment building supervisor has his job and home threatened by a new tenant.
Director: John Peyser | Stars: Walter Hampden, James Dean, Betsy Palmer, Frank Marth
Votes: 15
50.
Danger (1950–1955)
Episode:
No Room
(1953)
Drama
Story of a brother who thwarts his kinsman's safe-cracking attempt.
Director: Sidney Lumet | Stars: James Dean, Martin Kingsley, Kate Smith, Irene Vernon