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1. The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
TV-14 | 105 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Host Johnny Carson performs comedy routines and chats with various celebrities.
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Skitch Henderson
Votes: 4,234
2. What's My Line? (1950–1967)
30 min | Family, Game-Show
Four panelists must determine guests' occupations - and, in the case of famous guests, while blindfolded, their identity - by asking only "yes" or "no" questions.
Stars: John Daly, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf, Dorothy Kilgallen
Votes: 1,768
3. Here's Lucy (1968–1974)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Lucy Carter, a widow with two teen children, takes a job as a secretary for her stuffy brother-in-law.
Stars: Lucille Ball, Gale Gordon, Lucie Arnaz, Desi Arnaz Jr.
Votes: 1,786
4. The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
The classic prime time variety show most famous for its vaudeville acts and rock music performances.
Stars: Ed Sullivan, The Ray Bloch Orchestra, Ray Bloch, Johnny Wayne
Votes: 1,558
5. The Mike Douglas Show (1961–1982)
Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Mike Douglas, aided by a different celebrity co-host every week, interviews a variety of figures from the world of entertainment.
Stars: Mike Douglas, Ellie Frankel, Ellie Frankel Sextet, Stan Kann
Votes: 579
6. The Merv Griffin Show (1962–1986)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Merv Griffin invites a series of actors, actresses, writers, and directors to discuss the progressive work they have done and current culture, arts, and entertainment surrounding the numerous projects.
Stars: Merv Griffin, Mort Lindsey, Mort Lindsey Orchestra, Arthur Treacher
Votes: 607
7. 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: 1,391
8. 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
9. Candid Camera (I) (1960–1975)
30 min | Comedy, Reality-TV
Unsuspecting people are placed in confusing, impossible, embarrassing, ridiculous, and hilarious positions, while their reactions are recorded on a hidden camera.
Stars: Allen Funt, Durward Kirby, Sid Raymond, Dorothy Collins
Votes: 476
10. The Tonight Show (1953–1957)
TV-PG | 105 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
The show originated as a local New York City late night program in June 1953 and went onto the network in September 1954. Throughout the summer of 1956, Steve Allen was the only host. When ... See full summary »
Stars: Skitch Henderson, Gene Rayburn, Steve Allen, Steve Lawrence
Votes: 226
11. 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
12. What Do You Say to a Naked Lady? (1970)
X | 85 min | Documentary, Comedy
From Candid Cameraman Allen Funt comes a hysterical feature films that tells and shows all. Witness America's response to one of the most titillating stunts of all time in this hilarious expose of sex and society.
Director: Allen Funt | Stars: Joie Addison, Laura Huston, Martin Meyers, Karil Daniels
Votes: 575 | Gross: $0.16M
13. The Garry Moore Show (1958–1967)
60 min | Comedy, Family
Variety show hosted by Garry Moore with famous guests.
Stars: Garry Moore, The George Becker Singers, The Ernie Flatt Dancers, Durward Kirby
Votes: 144
14. Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall (1948–1967)
60 min | Music
Perry Como was an American Singer, who got his start on NBC Radio. In 1948, Because of his popularity, The cameras were simply brought into the radio studio to televise the radio broadcast ... See full summary »
Stars: Perry Como, Mitchell Ayres Orchestra, The Ray Charles Singers, Mitchell Ayres
Votes: 120
15. Candid Candid Camera Volume 5 (1986 Video)
60 min | Comedy, Reality-TV
R-rated candid camera show hosted by Allen Funt.
Director: Allen Funt | Stars: Michelle Bauer, Venus DeLight, Allen Funt, Gail Thackray
Votes: 55
16. 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
17. Candid Candid Camera Vol. 1 (1982 Video)
53 min | Comedy, Reality-TV
The classic hidden camera show but with a more adult twist.
Director: Allen Funt | Star: Allen Funt
Votes: 24
18. 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
19. Candid Camera (II) (1960–1976)
Comedy, Reality-TV
The UK version of Candid Camera came British TV's in 1960.The host was Bob Monkhouse. The people playing the jokes on the public where Jonathan Routh and Arthur Atkins and it lasted for seven years.
Stars: Peter Dulay, Sheila Bernette, Eve Polycarpou, Arthur Atkins
Votes: 71
20. Candid Candid Camera Volume 6 (1987 Video)
60 min | Comedy, Reality-TV
R-rated candid camera show hosted by Allen Funt.
Director: Allen Funt | Stars: Michelle Bauer, James Desmond, Allen Funt, Becky LeBeau
Votes: 47
21. More Candid Candid Camera (1983 Video)
Unrated | 58 min | Comedy, Reality-TV
R-rated candid camera show hosted by Allen Funt.
Director: Allen Funt | Stars: Allen Funt, Brinke Stevens
Votes: 39
22. The Bob Braun Show (1967–1984)
Talk-Show
This was a local Cincinnati, Ohio talk show hosted by Bob Braun, a Cincinnati personality. Bob Braun got his start as the sidekick for Ruth Lyons, another Cincinnati legend.
Stars: Bob Braun, Rob Reider, The Cliff Lash Orchestra, Nancy James
Votes: 156
23. Buster Keaton: A Hard Act to Follow (1987)
160 min | Documentary, Biography
A series about the life, career and works of the movie comedy genius.
Stars: Lindsay Anderson, Charles Lamont, William R. Cox, Loyal T. Lucas
Votes: 559
24. Candid Candid Camera Volume 4 (1985 Video)
60 min | Comedy, Reality-TV
R-rated candid camera show hosted by Allen Funt.
Director: Allen Funt | Stars: Michelle Bauer, Crystal Breeze, Allen Funt, Jasae
Votes: 58
25. The New Phil Silvers Show (1963–1964)
30 min | Comedy
Harry Grafton is a supervisor at Osborne Industries which produces ever changing items. Harry schemes to do as little as possible while still receiving maximum benefits. His efforts usually end in disaster.
Stars: Phil Silvers, Herbie Faye, Jim Shane, Stafford Repp
Votes: 49
26. Funny People 2 (1983)
85 min | Comedy
More candid camera pranks.
Director: Jamie Uys | Stars: Joe Stewardson, Tani de Lange, Bill Flynn, Susan Gehr
Votes: 197
27. Candid Camera (1948–1952)
30 min | Comedy, Family, Reality-TV
Unsuspecting people are placed in confusing, impossible, embarrassing, ridiculous, and hilarious positions, while their reactions are recorded on a hidden camera.
Stars: Allen Funt, Ken Roberts, John Garfield
Votes: 158
28. Candid Candid Camera Volume 3 (1985 Video)
60 min | Comedy, Reality-TV
R-rated candid camera show hosted by Allen Funt.
Director: Allen Funt | Stars: Allen Funt, Debra Lamb
Votes: 37
29. The New Candid Camera (1974–1979)
Comedy
Weekly hidden camera series hosted by Allen Funt.
Stars: Allen Funt, John Bartholomew Tucker, Joey Heatherton, Thomas Franco
Votes: 31
30. Playboy Video Magazine, Vol. 5 (1983 Video)
Unrated | 75 min | Documentary
Director: Michael Trikilis | Stars: Penny Baker, Morgan Fairchild, Richard Fegley, Allen Funt
Votes: 22
31. 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
32. Money Talks (1972)
PG | 81 min | Documentary, Comedy
From Allen Funt, the creator of TV's "Candid Camera." The hidden camera is pointed at people dealing with money in all sorts of human and, often, hilarious circumstances.
Director: Allen Funt | Stars: Muhammad Ali, David McHarris, Marian Mercer, Henny Youngman
Votes: 59
33. Candid Camera: 5 Decades of Smiles (2005 Video)
Not Rated | 1,380 min | Family
Ten disc collection of the long running grandfather of all reality shows. From Allen Funt's first show in 1948 to the latest shows hosted by his son Peter. Also includes a new collection of 'Greatest Moments'.
Stars: Allen Funt, Peter Funt, Muhammad Ali, Woody Allen
Votes: 26
34. The Sam Levenson Show (1951–1959)
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Sam Levenson, The Henry Sylvern Orchestra, Allen Funt, Mary Margaret McBride
35. Playboy Video Magazine, Vol. 12 (1987 Video)
Unrated | Documentary
Stars: Michelle Bauer, Tommy Chong, Ava Fabian, Allen Funt
36. Candid Camera (1953– )
30 min | Comedy, Reality-TV
Unsuspecting people are placed in confusing, impossible, embarrassing, ridiculous, and hilarious positions, while their reactions are recorded on a hidden camera.
Stars: Allen Funt, Johnny Roventini
Votes: 80
37. The NBC Comedy Hour (1956– )
60 min | Comedy, Musical
Stars: Jonathan Winters, Pat Sheehan, Hy Averback, Gale Storm
Votes: 22
38. Missing Links (1963–1964)
TV-G | 30 min | Game-Show
Contestants tell stories about themselves, with certain parts of the stories left blank. Celebrity panelists try to fill in the blanks.
Stars: Johnny Olson, Ed McMahon, Tom Poston, Nipsey Russell
39. Picture This (1963– )
30 min | Game-Show
Stars: Jerry Van Dyke, Lee Vines, Gretchen Wyler, Nanette Fabray
40. The Sig Sakowicz Show (1971–1972)
30 min | Talk-Show
Stars: Sig Sakowicz, Tammy Grimes, Brian Bedford, Bruce Vilanch
41. Candid Camera on Vacation (1990 TV Movie)
Comedy
Director: Allen Funt | Stars: Charlie Brill, Allen Funt, Peter Funt, Mitzi McCall
42. Candid Camera: First 40 Years (1987 TV Movie)
48 min | Comedy
Director: Bob Henry | Stars: Allen Funt, George Burns, Pam Dawber, Fannie Flagg
43. Jack Paar Tonite (1973)
90 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stars: Jack Paar, Peggy Cass, The Charles Rand Green Orchestra, Genevieve
Votes: 28
45. Candid Camera Eat! Eat! Eat! (1989 TV Movie)
60 min | Comedy
Directors: Allen Funt, Peter Funt | Stars: John Allee, Jason Bateman, Justine Bateman, Shari Belafonte
46. Candid Camera: Now & Then (1983 TV Movie)
60 min | Comedy
Director: Allen Funt | Stars: Angie Dickinson, Allen Funt
47. Candid Microphone: Series 2. No. 5 (1950)
Approved | 11 min | Short, Comedy
Allen Funt takes his hidden microphone and camera to a diner, gets into a chef's uniform behind the counter and deliberately baits three customers. Next, he poses as a salesman in in ... See full summary »
Director: George Blake | Star: Allen Funt
48. Candid Microphone: Series 4, No. 3 (1952)
10 min | Comedy, Short
Allen Funt conceals his mike and camera in a drug store and later in a premium shop. Most amusing of the unwitting performers is a pert moppet with a flair for comedy who creates sustained ... See full summary »
Director: George Blake | Star: Allen Funt
49. Candid Microphone: Series 2 No. 4 (1950)
Short, Comedy
Director: George Blake | Star: Allen Funt
50. Candid Camera's 35th Birthday (1983 TV Movie)
Comedy
Director: Allen Funt | Stars: Loni Anderson, Allen Funt, Conrad Hurtt