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1. The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–1966)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The misadventures of a TV writer both at work and at home.
Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam
Votes: 11,895
2. Soap (1977–1981)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
The soap-operish antics of two families: the Campbells and the Tates.
Stars: Katherine Helmond, Rod Roddy, Richard Mulligan, Cathryn Damon
Votes: 8,288
3. Benson (1979–1986)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Jessica Tate's sharp-tongued former butler, Benson DuBois, moves up in the world, becoming first the governor's "director of household affairs," then the state's budget director, then lieutenant governor and candidate for the executive mansion.
Stars: Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Missy Gold
Votes: 4,162
4. It's a Living (1980–1989)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
This series featured a group of waitresses (and a pianist, Sonny) who work at a fancy restaurant at the top of a skyscraper.
Stars: Gail Edwards, Barrie Youngfellow, Paul Kreppel, Marian Mercer
Votes: 1,273
5. Entertainment Tonight (1981– )
30 min | News, Talk-Show
"Entertainment Tonight" is the #1 syndicated entertainment newsmagazine in the world.
Stars: Kevin Frazier, Nischelle Turner, Matt Cohen, Nancy O'Dell
Votes: 2,768
6. The Tortured (2010)
R | 82 min | Horror, Thriller
An upper-middle-class couple's life is destroyed when their only child is kidnapped and killed. Obsessed with revenge, the couple seizes an opportunity to kidnap the killer.
Director: Robert Lieberman | Stars: Erika Christensen, Jesse Metcalfe, Bill Lippincott, Bill Moseley
Votes: 8,250
7. 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
8. Being Mary Tyler Moore (2023)
TV-PG | 119 min | Documentary
Explores the vanguard career of Mary, who, as an actor, performer, and advocate, revolutionized the portrayal of women in media, redefined their roles in show business, and inspired generations to dream big and make it on their own.
Director: James Adolphus | Stars: Mary Tyler Moore, James L. Brooks, Rob Reiner, Treva Silverman
Votes: 1,069
9. Creature Features (2016– )
Comedy, Drama, Horror
"Creature Features" see a has-been rock star Vincent Van Dahl hosts horror films in his haunted mansion with the help of his stalwart butler Mr. Livingston and quixotic housemate Tangella.
Stars: Räven Green, Jeff Bodean, Ali Noel, Andy Gatley
Votes: 253
10. The Dick Powell Theatre (1961–1963)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
Powell served as host and, in early shows at least, occasional star in this dramatic anthology. It was his last television series and contained his last filmed acting (episode: 'The Court-Martial of Captain Wycliff').
Stars: Dick Powell, David Niven, June Allyson, Oscar Beregi Jr.
Votes: 210
11. The Dick Van Dyke Show Revisited (2004 TV Movie)
60 min | Comedy
A reunion of the surviving cast members from the original 1961-1966 TV series finds Alan Brady wanting Rob and Sally to collaborate on a eulogy for him before he dies.
Director: Ken Whittingham | Stars: Ray Romano, Dick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore, Larry Mathews
Votes: 272
12. The Velveteen Rabbit (2009)
G | 97 min | Animation, Drama, Family
A lonely boy wins over his distant father and strict grandmother with help from a brave velveteen rabbit whose one wish is to become a real rabbit someday.
Director: Michael Landon Jr. | Stars: Jane Seymour, Tom Skerritt, Ellen Burstyn, Matthew Harbour
Votes: 840 | Gross: $0.14M
13. TV Therapy (2019– )
6 min | Comedy
Each episode features a different classic TV character (played by the original actor) with their past baggage and present day issues unload on Dr. Stephen Nielsen's therapy sofa.
Stars: Terry Ray, Erin Murphy, Butch Patrick, Kathy Coleman
Votes: 16
14. Vicki! (1992–1994)
Talk-Show
Vicki Lawrence discuss topics with celebrities in this 1990s talk show.
Stars: Vicki Lawrence, Carol Burnett, Alley Mills, Betty White
Votes: 216
15. This Is Your Life (1970–1973)
30 min | Biography, Reality-TV
Stars: Ralph Edwards, Nanette Fabray, Bette Davis, Peter Graves
Votes: 197
16. The Dick Van Dyke Show Remembered (1994 TV Special)
Documentary
Charles Kuralt hosts this retrospective of the classic show.
Director: Michael Mahler | Stars: Charles Kuralt, Morey Amsterdam, Ann Morgan Guilbert, Sheldon Leonard
Votes: 32
17. Stu's Show (2006 Podcast Series)
Talk-Show
Stu Shostak interviews actors, directors, writers, critics, and other people from the world of entertainment, often focusing on classic television shows.
Stars: Stu Shostak, Christopher Bay, Randy West, Steve Beverly
Votes: 6
18. TV Land Awards: A Celebration of Classic TV (2003 TV Special)
120 min
Director: Glenn Weiss | Stars: John Ritter, Kathy Najimy, Martin Mull, Keshia Knight Pulliam
Votes: 89
19. Comic Relief V (1992 TV Special)
240 min | Comedy
Director: Walter C. Miller | Stars: Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg, Robin Williams, Jason Alexander
Votes: 102
20. The Dick Van Dyke Show - Celebrating the 60th Anniversary (2021)
95 min | Documentary
Celebrate the 60th anniversary of The Dick Van Dyke Show with memories from those that were there at the time as well as the insights and perspectives of the second generation Dick Van Dyke Show family.
Director: David Van Deusen | Stars: Frank Adamo, Morey Amsterdam, Barbara Bain, Ernest Chambers
21. Child Stars: Then and Now (2003 TV Special)
60 min | Documentary
Stars: Willie Aames, Angela Cartwright, Cary Guffey, Jason Hervey
Votes: 13
22. The Dick Van Dyke Show: Now in Living Color! A Special Tribute to Carl Reiner (2020 TV Special)
Comedy
Director: Jerry Paris | Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Larry Mathews
24. Chairman's Choice (1993 TV Movie)
Comedy
Dick Van Dyke hosted this Nick at Nite Special playing the Chairman of the Network, selecting his five favorite DICK VAN DYKE SHOW episodes, each of which was preceded by a comedy segment ... See full summary »
Stars: Kathleen Freeman, Larry Mathews, Dick Van Dyke
25. A Day in the Life of Plain Jen (2011)
25 min | Short, Action, Adventure
Jen is a simple, geeky girl from the Midwest that moved to Los Angeles for excitement and adventure. She's a junior accountant at the same company as her fashionista cousin, Crystal, who ... See full summary »
Director: Mark A. Shelton | Stars: Carrie Lynn Certa, Ryan Haake, Kyle Hester, Mary LeGault
Votes: 10
26. Good Old Days (1977 TV Special)
120 min | Music
Dick Clark reviews popular music of the '50s and '60s.
Director: Jeff Margolis | Stars: Dick Clark, Frankie Avalon, Joyce Brothers, Angela Cartwright
Votes: 13
27. The Actor's Journey (2011 Video)
Documentary
Director: Stanley Livingston | Stars: Sarah Altman, Christopher Atkins, Don Baldaramos, Steve Barkett
28. 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
29. 88th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade (2019 TV Special)
Family, Music
The Hollywood Christmas Parade takes place annually on the Sunday after Thanksgiving in Los Angeles, California.
Director: Chris Merrill | Stars: Brenda Mejia, Willie Aames, Scarlett Abinante, David Archuleta
Votes: 18
30. The Actor's Journey for Kids (2011 Video)
300 min | Documentary
Director: Stanley Livingston | Stars: Sarah Altman, Christopher Atkins, Don Baldaramos, Steve Barkett
31. Roll Out, Cowboy (2010)
Not Rated | 75 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
A Cowboy raps about hope while America prepares for change.
Director: Elizabeth Lawrence | Star: Chris Sand
Votes: 29
32. Wretched (2010)
36 min | Short, Drama, Thriller
A mysterious man challenges a wine bar employees life choices while holding him hostage.
Director: Hiro Saito | Stars: Kevin Osborne, Bryant Pugh, Katie Kaufman, Guy Lelarge
33.
Inside TV Land (2000–2005)
Episode:
Inside TV Land: The Dick Van Dyke Show
(2000)
90 min
Stars: Frank Adamo, Morey Amsterdam, James L. Brooks, Sam Denoff
Votes: 31
34.
Benson (1979–1986)
Episode:
All Shook Up
(1981)
TV-G | Comedy, Family
While Benson and Clayton search for something in the storage room, an earthquake hits the area. Benson and Clayton are trapped.
Director: John Rich | Stars: Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Missy Gold
Votes: 38
35.
Benson (1979–1986)
Episode:
Benson's Groupie
(1980)
TV-G | Comedy, Family
While on a Carribbean vacation, Benson meets a woman who wants to stay with him. To his dismay, she follows him back home and arrives at the mansion where she refuses to leave him.
Director: John Rich | Stars: Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Missy Gold
Votes: 47
36.
Benson (1979–1986)
Episode:
Big Buddy
(1981)
TV-G | Comedy, Family
Benson becomes the 'Big Buddy' to a nine year old boy who is hard to handle. When the boy and Katie get caught shoplifting, Benson tries to figure out why the boy is the way he is.
Director: John Rich | Stars: Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Missy Gold
Votes: 39
37.
Benson (1979–1986)
Episode:
Bugging the Governor
(1980)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family
Benson finds out that the governor's mansion is bugged. Someone is trying to find information that will harm the governor.
Director: Asaad Kelada | Stars: Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Caroline McWilliams
Votes: 48
38.
Benson (1979–1986)
Episode:
Chain of Command
(1980)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The lieutenant governor takes over the governor's office for a few days when Governor Gatling is sick. Ed Sherman tries to get a bill passed into law, knowing that the governor opposes the bill.
Director: Asaad Kelada | Stars: Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Caroline McWilliams
Votes: 48
39.
Benson (1979–1986)
Episode:
Checkmate
(1980)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
An eleven-year-old prodigy in chess visits the governor's mansion. The young Russian is tired of being show-cased everywhere, so he asks Katie to hide him from his caregivers. When he is missed, the Soviets threaten war.
Director: Tony Mordente | Stars: Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Caroline McWilliams
Votes: 48
40.
Benson (1979–1986)
Episode:
Citizen Kraus
(1980)
TV-G | Comedy, Family
Kraus' aunt dies and she is given her aunt's Bavarian Inn. The only catch is that in order to inherit it, she must live in it meaning she has to move to Bavaria or let it go to her cousin. ... See full summary »
Director: John Rich | Stars: Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Missy Gold
Votes: 47
41.
Benson (1979–1986)
Episode:
Easy Kid Stuff
(1981)
TV-G | Comedy, Family
A neighborhood boy wanders onto the governor's property, and breaks his arm when he falls out of a tree. As the boy is missing a strong role-model in his life, Benson considers becoming a father figure to the boy.
Director: John Rich | Stars: Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Missy Gold
Votes: 37
42.
Benson (1979–1986)
Episode:
Fireside Chat
(1981)
TV-G | Comedy, Family
Marcy's boyfriend Dan, is the producer of the Governor's fireside chat. Just when she believes he is going to propose, he breaks up with her and wants them to reevaluate their relationship.
Director: John Rich | Stars: Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Missy Gold
Votes: 43
43.
Benson (1979–1986)
Episode:
First Lady
(1980)
TV-G | Comedy, Family
The Governor has a female escort for a special reception and Katie is afraid that it means that he will be getting married. The Guest of Honor for the reception owns an air conditioning ... See full summary »
Director: John Rich | Stars: Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Missy Gold
Votes: 38
44.
Benson (1979–1986)
Episode:
In High Places
(1981)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
On the way to a Solar Energy Conference in Albuquerque, the pilot of the plane flying Benson, Marcie, Clayton and the Governor becomes ill and it is up to the Governor and Benson to fly the plane.
Director: John Rich | Stars: Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Missy Gold
Votes: 38
45.
Benson (1979–1986)
Episode:
Jessica
(1979)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
While a Baron visits the state and has meetings with the governor, he meets Jessica Tate. The two start an affair, and the Baron is later found dead in her hotel room.
Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Caroline McWilliams
Votes: 55
46.
Benson (1979–1986)
Episode:
Just Friends
(1980)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family
The governor tries to convince a business owner to move his operation into the state so that more jobs are available. When Benson meets the business man and his wife, he is uncomfortable ... See full summary »
Director: John Bowab | Stars: Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Caroline McWilliams
Votes: 51
47.
Benson (1979–1986)
Episode:
Kraus Affair
(1980)
TV-G | 26 min | Comedy, Family
Kraus has a crush on the butcher.
Director: Tony Mordente | Stars: Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Caroline McWilliams
Votes: 51
48.
Benson (1979–1986)
Episode:
Marcy's Vacation
(1980)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family
Marcy is hesitant to take a vacation because there is a lot of work to do at the mansion and she is needed. When she does take a vacation, she worries someone else will do her job better.
Director: Don Barnhart | Stars: Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Caroline McWilliams
Votes: 38
49.
Benson (1979–1986)
Episode:
Marcy's Wedding
(1981)
TV-G | Comedy, Family
It's Marcy's wedding. And when her father is unable to attend, Marcy wants Benson to walk her down the aisle. But her mother prefers someone from the family.
Director: John Rich | Stars: Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Missy Gold
Votes: 46
50.
Benson (1979–1986)
Episode:
Masquerade
(1980)
TV-G | Comedy, Family
The Governor is having a $100 per plate dinner to raise money for a hospital in a third world country. Clayton puts out a memo telling the entire staff to attend in costume. Among the ... See full summary »
Director: John Rich | Stars: Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Missy Gold
Votes: 35