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1. Sesame Street (1969– )
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
On a special inner city street, the inhabitants, human and muppet, teach preschool subjects with comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.
Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Caroll Spinney, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 15,386
2. American Experience (1987– )
TV-PG | 120 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A series showcasing documentaries on American history.
Stars: David McCullough, David Ogden Stiers, Michael Murphy, Oliver Platt
Votes: 2,205
3. Captain Kangaroo (1955–1992)
TV-G | 60 min | Family
Daily children's program hosted by Captain Kangaroo.
Stars: Robert Keeshan, Hugh Brannum, James E. Wall, Deborah Weems
Votes: 1,574
4. 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
5. Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen (1981)
PG | 95 min | Comedy, Mystery
Detective Charlie Chan helps SFPD solve the many bizarre murders. His clumsy grandson Lee, who's getting married, "helps" him. Is the Dragon Queen behind this?
Director: Clive Donner | Stars: Peter Ustinov, Lee Grant, Angie Dickinson, Richard Hatch
Votes: 1,430
6. 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: 944
7. Lemmings (1973 Video)
Unrated | 55 min | Comedy, Music
This music-stage performance-mockumentary showcases a mock-rock festival, Woodshuck: three days of peace, love and death. Many Woodstock performers and others are spoofed.
Directors: Tony Hendra, Michael Keady, Sean Kelly | Stars: John Belushi, Chevy Chase, Rhonda Coullet, Christopher Guest
Votes: 209
8. The Mary Tyler Moore Hour (1979)
60 min | Comedy
Beloved sitcom star Mary Tyler Moore hosts an American variety show that aired on CBS during the spring of 1979.
Stars: Mary Tyler Moore, Michael Keaton, Michael Lombard, Joyce Van Patten
Votes: 126
9. The History of Rock 'n' Roll (1995)
Documentary, History, Music
The history of rock n' roll and pop music are explored are explored via interviews and footage of well-known music stars.
Stars: Bono, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Pete Townshend
Votes: 132
10. Saturday Night Live with Howard Cosell (1975–1976)
48 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Variety series starring ABC's famed sportscaster as host and broadcast from The Ed Sullivan Theater on Broadway.
Stars: Bill Murray, Howard Cosell, Christopher Guest, Brian Doyle-Murray
Votes: 75
11. Leo & Liz in Beverly Hills (1986)
30 min | Comedy
Leo and Liz Green suddenly become wealthy and decide to join upper society in Beverly Hills with their daughter Mitzy. They move next to the snooty Feddersons while employing two daffy types, Leonard and Lucille, as handyman and maid.
Stars: Harvey Korman, Valerie Perrine, Deborah Harmon, Kenneth Kimmins
Votes: 22
12. Play with Me Sesame (2002– )
TV-Y | 20 min | Family
An original series co-created by Sesame Workshop and Nickelodeon for their former joint venture, Noggin. It is hosted by the Sesame Street cast in the style of a child's play date.
Stars: Fran Brill, Eric Jacobson, Lisa Buckley, Steve Whitmire
Votes: 84
13. Mary (1978– )
60 min | Comedy
After Mary Tyler Moore's long-running sitcom ended, she ventured into comedy-variety. This was one of her attempts. It follows the same formula used in such shows as Carol Burnett. There ... See full summary »
Stars: Michael Keaton, Dick Shawn, Swoosie Kurtz, James Hampton
Votes: 61
14. George Burns Comedy Week (1985)
30 min | Comedy
A comedy anthology television series hosted by George Burns.
Stars: George Burns, Bronson Pinchot, Candice Azzara, Michael Ensign
Votes: 82
15. The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts (1998 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 100 min | Comedy, Documentary
Video series spotlighting memorable moments and roasts hosted by Dean Martin. "Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts" were periodic specials aired in the 1970s and 1980s, which roasted (or honored) ... See full summary »
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dean Martin, Muhammad Ali, Lucille Ball, Jack Benny
Votes: 154
16. The Secret World of the Very Young (1984 TV Movie)
60 min | Family
The world of pre-school youngsters is explored through songs and skits.
Director: Sterling Johnson | Stars: John Ritter, Shelley Duvall, Ruth Gordon, Geri Jewell
Votes: 20
17. Nick Jr. Network Bumpers (1994–2005)
Animation
Stars: Chris Phillips, David Holt, Babi Floyd, Joey Mazzarino
Votes: 9
18. Lost at Sea: The Search for Longitude (1998 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
18th century British clock maker and carpenter John Harrison invents a marine chronometer that allows ships to calculate longitude while at sea, preventing numerous shipwrecks, some of them involving the British Navy.
Director: Peter Jones | Stars: Patrick Malahide, Richard Dreyfuss
Votes: 29
19. The Big Show (1980)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Dick Clark was the weekly host. In the tradition of "The Ed Sullivan Show" singers, comedians and acrobats performing a wide variety of daredevil acts appeared on the show, which reportedly was broadcast live.
Stars: Dick Clark, Denise McKenna, John Aylesworth, Tina Roark
Votes: 34
20. The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street (1998 Video)
30 min | Short, Family, Music
Kermit is being awarded the Frog of the Year award, presented by Grover. Grover first recites a long poem about frogs, which introduces various Kermit the Frog segments from Sesame Street, ... See full summary »
Directors: John Chiappardi, David Heeley, Emily Squires, Jon Stone | Stars: Frank Oz, Steve Whitmire, Jim Henson, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 32
21. Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Mr. T (1984 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Mr. T's roasted by Dean Martin and his friends.
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dean Martin, Mr. T, Bob Hope, George Peppard
Votes: 56
22. Sesame Songs: Monster Hits! (1990 Video)
Not Rated | 30 min | Short, Family, Music
Herry Monster hosts The Fuzzy Awards, presenting a variety of monster songs from Sesame Street.
Directors: Jon Stone, Jimmy Baylor, Jim Henson, Robert Myhrum, Robert Schwartz | Stars: Jerry Nelson, Kevin Clash, Frank Oz, Richard Hunt
Votes: 29
23. Harry (1987– )
30 min | Comedy
Harry Porschak is in charge at a major metropolitan hospital where the staff dabbles in various madcap activities.
Stars: Richard Lewis, Holland Taylor, Alan Arkin, Matt Craven
Votes: 22
24. Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Jimmy Stewart (1978 TV Special)
99 min | Comedy
Dean Martin and Friends roast Jimmy Stewart
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dean Martin, James Stewart, June Allyson, Lucille Ball
Votes: 136
25. Sesame Street: Rock & Roll (1990 Video)
Not Rated | 30 min | Short, Music
Sing, dance and laugh along as your Sesame Street friends phone in their favorite music video requests.
Directors: Ted May, Jon Stone, Laura Di Trapani | Stars: Caroll Spinney, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 31
26. Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO! (1997)
Not Rated | 30 min | Short
Look who's come to visit The Count's spooky castle. It's Elmo! Is he scared? Only for a second because soon he's having a howling good time as his Sesame Street friends stir up some ... See full summary »
Directors: Emily Squires, Lisa Simon, Jon Stone | Stars: Jerry Nelson, Kevin Clash, Martin P. Robinson, David Rudman
Votes: 140
27. Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Dan Haggerty (1977 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Dean Martin & Friends roast Dan Haggerty
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dean Martin, Dan Haggerty, Foster Brooks, Red Buttons
Votes: 30
28. Wired Science (2007)
TV-G | 60 min | Documentary, Family
What is a "space junkyard?"
Stars: Kamala Lopez, Brian Unger, Ziya Tong, Aomawa Baker
Votes: 39
29. Hot Hero Sandwich (1979–1980)
60 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Stars: Paul O'Keefe, Denny Dillon, Matt McCoy, Jarett Smithwrick
Votes: 137
30. The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: George Burns (1978 TV Special)
90 min | Comedy
Legendary comedian George Burns is the subject roasted, on the heels of his successful "Oh, God!"
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Milton Berle, Joey Bishop, Amanda Blake, Ernest Borgnine
Votes: 80
31. Super Bowl (1976 TV Movie)
47 min | Documentary, Comedy, Sport
Football like you've never seen it before! This hilarious and insightful documentary featuring Christopher Guest and Bill Murray takes you behind the scenes of the 1976 Super Bowl X between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Dallas Cowboys.
Stars: Christopher Guest, Brian Doyle-Murray, Bill Murray, Anita Bleier
Votes: 38
32. Jimi Hendrix: The Dick Cavett Show (2002 Video)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Music
The complete collection of Jimi Hendrix's celebrated appearances on The Dick Cavett Show, Jimi's US network television debut. Along with the complete live performances of "Izabella," "Machine Gun" and "Hear My Train A Comin'."
Directors: David Barnhizer, Bob Smeaton | Stars: Dick Cavett, Billy Cox, Bill Flanagan, Jimi Hendrix
Votes: 49
33. Sesame Street: Happy Healthy Monsters (2005 Video)
Not Rated | 45 min | Family
Grover is hosting his very own exercise show "Fuzzy, Blue and Healthy, Too" on the "Happy Healthy Monsters" TV network.
Director: Victor DiNapoli | Stars: India Arie, Jennifer Barnhart, Fran Brill, Kevin Clash
Votes: 13
34. Steve & Eydie Celebrate Irving Berlin (1978 TV Special)
90 min | Comedy, Music
Director: Dwight Hemion | Stars: Steve Lawrence, Eydie Gormé, Leslie Browne, Carol Burnett
Votes: 21
35. The Mike Douglas Christmas Special (1969 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy, Family, Music
A holiday program hosted by Mike Douglas featuring music and songs. Guests were Bob Elliott, The First Edition, Ray Goulding, Patti Page and Kenny Rogers.
Director: David Barnhizer | Stars: The 5th Dimension, Mike Douglas, Bob Elliott, Ray Goulding
36. Sing Along (1987 Video)
TV-Y | 31 min | Short, Family, Music
Your Sesame Street friends are getting together to sing their favorite songs, and they're inviting you to join all the fun. So sing along with Big Bird, Grover, Ernie!
Directors: Jon Stone, Lisa Simon | Stars: Caroll Spinney, Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 17
37. The Wacky Weeki Wachee and Silver Springs Singing and Comedy Thing! (1973 TV Special)
52 min | Comedy
Stars: Lynn Anderson, Charlie Callas, Howard Cosell, John Gary
38. The Miss Teen USA Pageant (1983 TV Special)
Family, Reality-TV
Director: Clark Jones | Stars: Air Supply, Jeff Apple, Andy Bean, Angela Boyd
Votes: 9
39. Here's Dick Cavett (1969 TV Movie)
30 min | Comedy
Director: David Barnhizer | Stars: Woody Allen, Jack Burns, Dick Cavett, Debbie Drake
40. David Axelrod Live (2006 Video)
93 min | Music
Directors: Dana Axelrod, David Axelrod, Lisa M. Haugen
Votes: 11
41. The Alan King Show (1969 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Director: Walter C. Miller | Stars: Alan King, Jack Carter, Shirley Jones, Linda Lavin
43. The Robert Klein Show (1981 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Directors: Tom Trbovich, Neal Marshad | Stars: Robert Klein, Brenda Boozer, Jane Curtin, Rodney Dangerfield
44. Sesame Street: Oscar's Letter Party (1988 Video Game)
30 min | Family
Oscar and Bob are both planning parties at the same time.
Directors: Ted May, Ozzie Alfonso, Emily Squires, Jon Stone | Stars: Caroll Spinney, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
45.
The History of Rock 'n' Roll (1995)
Episode:
Punk
(1995)
65 min | Documentary, History, Music
'Punk' Strips Music To Its Angry Roots
BYLINE: EDWARD GUTHMANN, Chronicle Staff Critic
4 Star Rating
PUNK: Documentary. With Johnny Rotten, Iggy Pop, Elvis Costello, David Bowie, Patti Smith, ... See full synopsis »
Director: Ted Haimes | Stars: Bono, David Bowie, Gerald Casale, Exene Cervenka
Votes: 146
46.
American Experience (1987– )
Episode:
Bataan Rescue
(2003)
TV-PG | Documentary, Biography, History
Director: Peter Jones | Stars: Scott Glenn, Stephen Baxter, Brian Bedard, Donald Bouchez
Votes: 44
47.
The Big Show (1980)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(1980)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Director: Walter C. Miller | Stars: Donna Lynn Adrian, Steve Allen, Loni Anderson, John Aylesworth
48.
The Big Show (1980)
Episode:
Episode #1.10
(1980)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Stars: Donna Lynn Adrian, Steve Allen, John Aylesworth, Sid Caesar
49.
The Big Show (1980)
Episode:
Episode #1.11
(1980)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Stars: John Aylesworth, Dick Clark, Denise McKenna, Sarah Purcell
50.
The Big Show (1980)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(1980)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Stars: Donna Lynn Adrian, John Aylesworth, John Byner, Dick Clark