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1. Six Degrees of Separation (1993)
R | 112 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery
An affluent New York City couple finds their lives touched, intruded upon, and compelled by a mysterious young black man who is never quite who he says he is.
Director: Fred Schepisi | Stars: Will Smith, Stockard Channing, Donald Sutherland, Ian McKellen
Votes: 22,584 | Gross: $6.41M
2. Marvin's Room (1996)
PG-13 | 98 min | Drama
After seventeen years, a fiercely independent woman and her rebellious son return home and together they turn the family she left behind upside down.
Director: Jerry Zaks | Stars: Meryl Streep, Leonardo DiCaprio, Diane Keaton, Robert De Niro
Votes: 30,038 | Gross: $12.78M
3. 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: 2,207
4. 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: 900
5. Atlantic City (1980)
R | 104 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
In a corrupt city, a small-time gangster and the estranged wife of a pot dealer find themselves thrown together in an escapade of love, money, drugs and danger.
Director: Louis Malle | Stars: Burt Lancaster, Susan Sarandon, Kate Reid, Michel Piccoli
Votes: 18,308
6. American Masters (1985– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Documentary series focusing on great American artists and personalities.
Stars: Martin Scorsese, Peter Bogdanovich, Tony Bennett, Dick Cavett
Votes: 1,173
7. Taking Off (1971)
R | 93 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
While searching for their runaway teenage daughter, the parents rediscover the pleasures of life as they get acquainted with a self-help group for parents of vanished children.
Director: Milos Forman | Stars: Lynn Carlin, Buck Henry, Georgia Engel, Tony Harvey
Votes: 4,825
8. American Playhouse (1980–1994)
61 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Anthology series which ran on PBS throughout the 1980s.
Stars: Jeffrey DeMunn, Elizabeth Franz, Edward Herrmann, Sada Thompson
Votes: 416
9. The South Bank Show (1978– )
53 min | Documentary
ITV's long-running arts series presented by Melvyn Bragg.
Stars: Melvyn Bragg, Ian McKellen, David Hockney, Victoria Wood
Votes: 216
10. 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: 945
11. Camera Three (1955–1980)
30 min | Drama
A weekly examination of the arts and literature, on Sunday mornings when there was more likely to be an audience interested in such matters and there was less competition for ratings.
Stars: James Macandrew, Faubion Bowers, Margaret Croyden, Alfredo Antonini
Votes: 63
12. Working in the Theatre (1976– )
60 min | Documentary, Talk-Show
Bringing together performers, directors, playwrights, designers, choreographers, producers and behind-the-scenes personnel from the American and international theatre, the program offers a ... See full summary »
Stars: Jean Dalrymple, George White, Brendan Gill, Ted Chapin
Votes: 46
13. Charlie Rose (1991–2017)
60 min | News, Talk-Show
Charlie Rose interviews noteworthy people in fields including politics and government, business and economics, science and technology, media, sports and the arts.
Stars: Charlie Rose, Mark Halperin, Al Hunt, Thomas Friedman
Votes: 1,166
14. SUBWAYStories: Tales from the Underground (1997 TV Movie)
TV-MA | 80 min | Drama
The actual experiences of New York City subway riders are dramatized in a collection of 10 intriguing and very different vignettes. The tales showcase an ensemble of familiar faces, and ... See full summary »
Directors: Bob Balaban, Patricia Benoit, Julie Dash, Jonathan Demme, Ted Demme, Abel Ferrara, Alison Maclean, Craig McKay, Lucas Platt, Seth Zvi Rosenfeld | Stars: Bill Irwin, KRS-One, Tina North, Paul Lazar
Votes: 1,462
15. Salinger (2013)
PG-13 | 120 min | Documentary
An unprecedented look inside the private world of J.D. Salinger, the reclusive author of The Catcher in the Rye.
Director: Shane Salerno | Stars: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Edward Norton, Judd Apatow, John Cusack
Votes: 2,689 | Gross: $0.58M
16. The Venice Project (1999)
86 min | Drama
In this drama, the future of art is examined from two vantage points: the years 1699 and 1999. Roland (Dennis Hopper) is an avant-garde artist in Venice, California whose sister, Countess Camilla Volta (Lauren Bacall) , lives on their family's estate in Venice, Italy.
Director: Robert Dornhelm | Stars: Lauren Bacall, Dennis Hopper, Linus Roache, Ben Cross
Votes: 220
17. What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael (2018)
98 min | Documentary, Biography
A portrait of the work and life of controversial film critic Pauline Kael, and her battle to achieve success and influence in the 20th century movie business.
Director: Rob Garver | Stars: Pauline Kael, John Guare, Lili Anolik, David Edelstein
Votes: 1,037
18. NET Playhouse (1964–1972)
90 min | Biography, Drama, History
American television anthology series of wide range of genres, from history and drama, to fantasy, and science fiction. Fiction novels, stories, stage plays, fairytales, and historic events are dramatized in each episode.
Stars: Irene Dailey, Rene Auberjonois, George Voskovec, Richard Dysart
Votes: 52
19. NBC Experiment in Television (1967–1971)
60 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
NBC presents an anthology series made up of dramatic pieces and documentaries.
Stars: David Warner, Edward Binns, Jo Van Fleet, James Edwards
Votes: 90
20. Masterclass (2010– )
Family
World renowned artists mentor a small group of high school students.
Stars: James Sprang, Jaz Sinclair, Liv Ullmann, Julian Schnabel
Votes: 33
21. Hollywood Greats (1977– )
40 min | Documentary, History
Documentary series profiling various Hollywood stars of yesteryear and more recent times.
Stars: Barry Norman, Jonathan Ross, David Thomson, Lauren Bacall
Votes: 178
22. The Rest I Make Up (2018)
79 min | Documentary, Biography
Cuban-American playwright Maria Irene Fornes created astonishing worlds onstage. When she stops writing due to dementia, a friendship with a young writer reignites her visionary creative ... See full summary »
Director: Michelle Memran | Stars: Maria Irene Fornes, Brooke Berman, Constance Congdon, Migdalia Cruz
Votes: 69
23. The Sig Sakowicz Show (1971–1972)
30 min | Talk-Show
Stars: Sig Sakowicz, Tammy Grimes, Brian Bedford, Bruce Vilanch
24. The 56th Annual Tony Awards (2002 TV Special)
News
Tony Award is the popular name of award, annually awarded for achievements in area of the American theatre, including a musical theatre. Complete official name of bonus - "Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre".
Director: Glenn Weiss | Stars: Bernadette Peters, Gregory Hines, Edward Albee, Rob Ashford
Votes: 117
25. Marian (III) (2017)
28 min | Documentary, Short
when marian stops speaking she relies on her students, colleagues and only daughter to speak for her.
Director: R.E. Rodgers | Stars: Edward Albee, Katharine Andres, Charlotte Booker, Donald Corren
26. L'encyclopédie audio-visuelle (1992– )
52 min | Documentary
Stars: Birgit Bofarull, Martin Scorsese, Lambert Wilson, Pierre Arditi
Votes: 16
27. New York Television Theatre (1965– )
Comedy, Drama
Stars: John C. Becher, Charlotte Rae, George Rose, Sada Thompson
Votes: 24
28. The Legacy Project (2011–2016)
Documentary
The Legacy Project serves to heighten awareness of writing and composing for the stage. They provide a unique window into the thinking of America's most prominent and promising playwrights, composers, lyricists and librettists.
Stars: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Stephen Sondheim, Annie Baker, Edward Albee
29. Bravo Profiles (1998–2004)
Documentary, Biography
Bravo network TV series that profiles creative artists in many fields.
Stars: Tony Roberts, Norman Jewison, Michael Musto, Brad Pitt
Votes: 37
30. Shapes of Rhythm: The Music of Galt MacDermot
Documentary | Post-production
Directors: Jeff Lunger, Eric Marciano | Stars: Tim Curry, Milos Forman, Annie Golden, Kenny Ortega
31. Playing on Air (2021 Podcast Series)
Comedy, Drama, Musical
Hear short, contemporary stage plays with first-rate casts. Playing on Air brings together award winners and emerging young talent, and each play is followed by a conversation with the playwrights and cast.
Stars: Tonya Pinkins, Kristine Nielsen, Melis Aker
32. Aktorka (2015)
72 min | Documentary, Biography
Directors: Kinga Debska, Maria Konwicka, Zuzanna Szamocka | Stars: Robert Brustein, Joanna Rostropowicz Clark, Krystyna Czubówna, John Guare
Votes: 38
33. The Stages of Edward Albee (2012)
93 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The Stages of Edward Albee examines the life and work of a writer who many consider the leading playwright of our times. In this very personal account of Albee James Dowell paints his ... See full summary »
Directors: John Kolomvakis James Dowell, John Kolomvakis | Stars: Edward Albee, John Guare, Rosemary Harris, Bill Irwin
34. Entertainment UK (1990–1993)
60 min | News
Stars: Tania Bryer, Patrick Macnee, Charles Dance, Richard Jobson
35. Timescapes (2005)
25 min | Documentary, Short
Directors: Jake Barton, James Sanders | Stars: Louis Auchincloss, John Guare, Cynthia Nixon, Stanley Tucci
36. The Making of a Musical (1973 TV Special)
50 min | Documentary
Galt MacDermott (composer of Hair) and playwright John Guare take their Broadway production of the musical "Two Gentleman of Verona" to London. But transplanting their street - wise rock ... See full summary »
Director: Revel Guest | Stars: Galt MacDermot, John Guare, Michael White, Brenda Arnau
37.
American Playhouse (1980–1994)
Episode:
The House of Blue Leaves
(1987)
113 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Zoo attendant Artie Shaughnessy dreams of being a successful songwriter. What his mistress, Bunny Flingus, who lives downstairs from his Queens apartment won't tell him -- and what his ... See full summary »
Director: Kirk Browning | Stars: Swoosie Kurtz, John Mahoney, Christine Baranski, Julie Hagerty
Votes: 132
38.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
Leonard Bernstein: Reaching for the Note
(1998)
TV-14 | 117 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Leonard Bernstein was a major force in twentieth century music. His exuberant and dramatic style caught the heart of America, bringing classical music to thousands of people from diverse backgrounds.
Director: Susan Lacy | Stars: Alexander Bernstein, Jamie Bernstein, Leonard Bernstein, Nina Bernstein
Votes: 152
39.
L'encyclopédie audio-visuelle (1992– )
Episode:
Gershwin
(1992)
52 min | Documentary
Using animated backgrounds, a collection of historic photographs, generous music segments ,and a small group of knowing talking heads, Alain Resnais demonstrates his affection for American popular show tunes with this Tv documentary.
Director: Alain Resnais | Stars: Pierre Arditi, Sabine Azéma, Philippe Baudouin, Betty Comden
Votes: 29
40.
Great Performances (1971– )
Episode:
Bill Irwin: Clown Prince
(2004)
TV-G | 56 min | Music, Musical
BILL IRWIN, CLOWN PRINCE is part of the Great Performances series which invites the audience into actor, director, choreographer, playwright, and clown Bill Irwin's world while he creates ... See full summary »
Director: Mark Mannucci | Stars: Barry Edelstein, James B. Freydberg, John Guare, Mel Gussow
Votes: 19
41.
American Experience (1987– )
Episode:
Eugene O'Neill: A Documentary Film
(2006)
TV-PG | 120 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The life and career of American playwright Eugene O'Neill.
Director: Ric Burns | Stars: Robert Brustein, Zoe Caldwell, Arthur Gelb, Barbara Gelb
Votes: 134
42.
NET Playhouse (1964–1972)
Episode:
Foul!/Actor's Choice
(1970)
90 min | Biography, Drama, History
This episode features two wildly different segments. In the first, ten short plays exposing the devastating effects of pollution are performed, including "The Beautiful Fish" about a ... See full summary »
Stars: Barbara Cason, Charlotte Rae, Cyril Ritchard, Frances Sternhagen
43.
The Dick Cavett Show (1968–1988)
Episode:
Episode dated 16 April 1971
(1971)
TV-PG | Music, Talk-Show
Director: David Barnhizer | Stars: Dick Cavett, Bobby Rosengarden, Fred Foy, John Guare
44.
Bravo Profiles (1998–2004)
Episode:
Stockard Channing
(2001)
Documentary, Biography
Director: Avner Tavori | Stars: André Bishop, Stockard Channing, Didi Conn, John Guare
45.
NBC Experiment in Television (1967–1971)
Episode:
To Wally Pantoni We Leave a Credenza
(1968)
Animation, Comedy, Drama
Director: Vivian Matalon | Stars: Will Mackenzie, Frank McHugh, Ruth White
46.
Entertainment UK (1990–1993)
Episode:
Episode dated 18 August 1992
(1992)
News
Stars: Gerry Anderson, Brian Blessed, Boy George, Ken Dodd
47.
The South Bank Show (1978– )
Episode:
Edward Albee
(1995)
Documentary
Director: Nigel Wattis | Stars: Edward Albee, John Guare, Anthony Page
48.
Hollywood Greats (1977– )
Episode:
Burt Lancaster
(2002)
Documentary, History
Stars: Jonathan Ross, Kirk Douglas, John Frankenheimer, John Guare
Votes: 84
49.
Charlie Rose (1991–2017)
Episode:
Episode dated 23 April 2001
(2001)
53 min | News, Talk-Show
A Conversation With Richard Burke About The First 100 Days Of The Bush Administration; A Panel Of Writers Talks About The Writers' Organization Pen; An Interview With Author Tobias Schneebaum
Stars: Charlie Rose, Nora Ephron, Frances Fitzgerald, John Guare
50.
Charlie Rose (1991–2017)
Episode:
Episode dated 19 April 2011
(2011)
53 min | News, Talk-Show
The House of Blue Leaves'; 'Arcadia'
Stars: Charlie Rose, David Cromer, Billy Crudup, Raúl Esparza