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1. The Wild Wild West (1965–1969)
TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Western
Two Secret Service agents, equipped with a wide array of gizmos, work for the government in the Old West.
Stars: Robert Conrad, Ross Martin, Dick Cangey, Whitey Hughes
Votes: 6,485
2. Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The misadventures of a cantankerous junk dealer and his frustrated son.
Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, LaWanda Page, Don Bexley
Votes: 10,791
3. 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: 15,370
4. Get Smart (1965–1970)
TV-G | 25 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Maxwell Smart, a highly intellectual but bumbling spy working for the CONTROL agency, battles the evil forces of rival spy agency KAOS with the help of his competent partner Agent 99.
Stars: Don Adams, Barbara Feldon, Edward Platt, Robert Karvelas
Votes: 13,779
5. The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family
Television show featuring skits by Carol Burnett and her comedy troupe.
Stars: Carol Burnett, Vicki Lawrence, The Ernie Flatt Dancers, Harvey Korman
Votes: 7,291
6. Rugrats (1991–2003)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Tommy, Chuckie, Angelica, Phil and Lil and Susie find themselves in a slew of adventures - both real and imaginary. Baldly go where no baby's every gone before as the Rugrats turn the ordinary into the extraordinary every day.
Stars: Elizabeth Daily, Christine Cavanaugh, Nancy Cartwright, Kath Soucie
Votes: 38,460
7. Too Close for Comfort (1980–1987)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
In liberal San Francisco a conservative cartoonist tries to keep his two daughters, who rent an apartment below him, safe. In season 6 the cartoonist buys a small-town newspaper in Tiburon.
Stars: Ted Knight, Nancy Dussault, Jim J. Bullock, Deborah Van Valkenburgh
Votes: 2,702
8. Dream On (1990–1996)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
Martin Tupper is a book editor in Manhattan, recently divorced from Judith, a psychologist. Martin's life is filled with fantasies and sexual thoughts, many times coming in the form of black-and-white shots from old TV shows and movies.
Stars: Brian Benben, Denny Dillon, Wendie Malick, Chris Demetral
Votes: 3,810
9. Auntie Lee's Meat Pies (1992)
R | 100 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
A devil-worshiping woman sends out her four beautiful nieces to lure men back to her place so they can be killed, ground up and sold as meat pies.
Director: Joseph F. Robertson | Stars: Karen Black, Pat Morita, Kristine Rose, Michael Berryman
Votes: 938
10. Love, American Style (1969–1974)
60 min | Comedy, Romance
An anthology comedy series featuring a line up of different celebrity guest stars appearing in anywhere from one, two, three, and four short stories or vignettes within an hour about versions of love and romance.
Stars: Stuart Margolin, Barbara Minkus, William Callaway, Mary Grover
Votes: 2,501
11. The Monkees (1965–1968)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Music
The misadventures of a struggling pop group.
Stars: Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork, Michael Nesmith
Votes: 5,169
12. 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: 4,238
13. 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: 2,764
14. The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (1967–1993)
60 min | Comedy
The Smothers Brothers host a comedy variety show that became notorious for its topical satirical humor.
Stars: Tom Smothers, Dick Smothers, Pat Paulsen, Peter Cullen
Votes: 1,639
15. The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo (1979–1981)
60 min | Comedy
The misadventures of a shamelessly corrupt and incompetent small-town sheriff and his ineffectual staff.
Stars: Claude Akins, Brian Kerwin, Mills Watson, Janet Prescott
Votes: 588
16. Night Patrol (1984)
R | 85 min | Comedy, Crime
A hapless police officer is transferred to the night shift even as he clandestinely pursues a career as a stand up comedian.
Director: Jackie Kong | Stars: Linda Blair, Pat Paulsen, Jaye P. Morgan, Jack Riley
Votes: 1,686
17. Harper Valley P.T.A. (1978)
PG | 93 min | Comedy
A carefree single mother challenges the local PTA after they threaten to expel her daughter from school, due to her lifestyle.
Directors: Richard C. Bennett, Ralph Senensky | Stars: Barbara Eden, Ronny Cox, Nanette Fabray, Louis Nye
Votes: 1,267
18. Late Night with David Letterman (1982–1993)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Popular late-night comedy/talk-show with host David Letterman, interviewing famous guests.
Stars: David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Bill Wendell, Calvert DeForest
Votes: 4,987
19. 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
20. Ellie (1984)
R | 88 min | Comedy
After witnessing her evil stepmother and her three lecherous sons murder her father, Ellie plots to do them in with the only weapon she has: her body.
Director: Peter Wittman | Stars: Shelley Winters, Edward Albert, Pat Paulsen, George Gobel
Votes: 322
21. New Zoo Revue (1972–1977)
30 min | Musical, Family, Comedy
Through song, dance and games, The New Zoo Revue teaches the basic principles of getting along with others, respecting the community and oneself, and doing the right thing.
Stars: William Callaway, Joni Robbins, Hazel Shermet, Larri Thomas
Votes: 309
22. Match Game/Hollywood Squares Hour (1983–1984)
TV-PG | 60 min | Game-Show
Afternoon game show which combined elements of two classic game shows "Match Game" and "Hollywood Squares" into one.
Stars: Gene Rayburn, Jon 'Bowzer' Bauman, Gene Wood, Nedra Volz
Votes: 220
23. Where Were You When the Lights Went Out? (1968)
M/PG | 89 min | Comedy
During a blackout, a New York executive crosses paths with a Broadway actress and her husband.
Director: Hy Averback | Stars: Doris Day, Robert Morse, Terry-Thomas, Patrick O'Neal
Votes: 971 | Gross: $7.99M
24. 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
25. What a Dummy (1990–1991)
30 min | Comedy, Fantasy
Ed Brannigan's Great-Uncle dies and leaves a trunk full of props from his ventriloquist days. His dummy, Buzz, has been locked in the trunk for years. When Ed's family opens the trunk, they discover that Buzz can think and talk.
Stars: Stephen Dorff, Joshua Rudoy, David Doty, Annabel Armour
Votes: 56
26. Broadside (1964–1965)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Lt. Anne Morgan and her fellow Waves are posted to the backwater station on Ranakai, much to the displeasure of Commander Adrian, who schemes to transfer the women to keep from disrupting his South Seas idyll, including gourmet cook.
Stars: Kathleen Nolan, Edward Andrews, Dick Sargent, Sheila James Kuehl
Votes: 58
27. American Bandstand (1952–1989)
TV-G | 90 min | Music, Talk-Show
Dick Clark hosts a daily to weekly dance show that features the latest hit music for the attending teens to dance to. In addition, the show has performances by popular musicians and audience members rate songs.
Stars: Dick Clark, Charlie O'Donnell, Peaches Johnson, Stan Rodarte
Votes: 396
28. Blood Suckers from Outer Space (1984)
Unrated | 79 min | Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi
Farmers in Texas become brainwashed bloodsuckers.
Director: Glen Coburn | Stars: Dan Gallion, Thom Meyers, Charles Coburn, Christopher Heldman
Votes: 730
29. This Is Tom Jones (1969–1971)
60 min | Documentary, Music
A typical variety show featuring music by both guests and the host. Interspersed were comedy segments often by Ace Trucking Company which featured rising talents Fred Williard and Patti Deutsch.
Stars: Tom Jones, The Mike Sammes Singers, Sue Glover, Sunny Leslie
Votes: 119
30. An Evening at the Improv (1981–1996)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Classic showcase for stand up comedy.
Stars: Budd Friedman, Bobby Collins, Rick Overton, Franklyn Ajaye
Votes: 150
31. They Still Call Me Bruce (1987)
PG | 91 min | Comedy
A Korean man comes to America to thank the American GI who saved his life, but instead winds up running a struggling karate studio.
Directors: James Orr, Johnny Yune | Stars: Johnny Yune, David Mendenhall, Pat Paulsen, Joey Travolta
Votes: 537
32. The Dating Game (1965–1986)
TV-PG | 30 min | Game-Show, Romance
Three out-of-view contestants of the opposite sex are asked prepared questions, snappy answers for which will lead to the selection of one, with the prize being a chaperoned date.
Stars: Jim Lange, Johnny Jacobs, Anna Marlowe, Lee Majors
Votes: 422
33. The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour (1969–1972)
Not Rated | 60 min | Comedy
Variety series hosted by country/pop singer Glen Campbell.
Stars: Glen Campbell, Marty Paich, Larry McNeeley, John Hartford
Votes: 132
34. The Joker's Wild (1972–1991)
TV-G | 30 min | Family, Game-Show
A long-running quiz show hosted by TV veteran Jack Barry, and later by Bill Cullen. In this show, contestants would have to answer questions on a wide variety of topics, with the prize ... See full summary »
Stars: Jack Barry, Johnny Jacobs, Bill Cullen, Jay Stewart
Votes: 180
35. The Bob Hope Show (1950– )
60 min | Comedy, Family, Talk-Show
The Bob Hope Show hosted by Bob Hope.
Stars: Bob Hope, Les Brown, Les Brown and His Band of Renown, Peter Leeds
Votes: 263
36. Dinah! (1974–1980)
90 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Dinah's show premiered 9 September 1974 and continued through to 4 September 1981. She started out the 70's with Dinah's Place which usually featured one guest and was more of a home ... See full summary »
Stars: Dinah Shore, Charles Nelson Reilly, Betty White, Norm Crosby
Votes: 311
37. The Linkletter Show (1952–1970)
TV-G | 30 min | Family
Daytime variety show starring Art Linkletter.
Stars: Art Linkletter, Jack Slattery, Edith Head, Jack Linkletter
Votes: 201
38. Foreplay (1975)
R | 75 min | Comedy
Three vignettes about a man who buys a weird doll, a writer who is visited by his muse and a kidnapper with very odd demands who holds a VIP.
Directors: John G. Avildsen, Bruce Malmuth, Robert McCarty, Ralph Rosenblum | Stars: Irwin Corey, Pat Paulsen, Deborah Loomis, Sudie Bond
Votes: 177
39. The Joey Bishop Show (1967–1969)
90 min | Talk-Show
American talk show that had its first broadcast on ABC on April 17, 1967. It was hosted by Joey Bishop and featured Regis Philbin in his first ongoing role with national television exposure, as Bishop's sidekick/announcer.
Stars: Regis Philbin, Joey Bishop, Norm Crosby, Jan Murray
Votes: 221
40. 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
41. Brand X (1970)
87 min | Comedy
In 1969, Taylor Mead complained to his friend artist Wynn Chamberlain that Andy Warhol had never paid him for any of the work he had done for him and Wynn said he would make a film ... See full synopsis »
Director: Win Chamberlain | Stars: Taylor Mead, Sally Kirkland, Tally Brown, Frank Cavestani
Votes: 46
42. 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
43. The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (1988–1989)
60 min | Comedy
Tom and Dick Smothers return to TV in this revival of the traditional variety show, mixing comedy skits, stand-up routines and musical numbers. Joining the Smothers each week were a number of aspiring young talents and veteran performers.
Stars: Tom Smothers, Dick Smothers, Jim Stafford, Pat Paulsen
Votes: 89
44. Operation: Entertainment (1968– )
30 min | Music, Comedy
A variety show that traveled all over the globe to entertain American troops at Army, Navy and Air Force bases around the world.
Stars: Tim Conway, Jimmy Dean, The Lennon Sisters, Jim Lange
45. The Alan Thicke Show (1980– )
60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stars: Alan Thicke, Maurice LaMarche, Jamie Farr, Howie Mandel
Votes: 177
46. The Ken Berry 'Wow' Show (1972)
60 min | Comedy, Family, Music
A free-form comedy/variety show starring singer/comedian Ken Berry, this 1972 summer replacement series also featured such soon-to-be-famous performers as Steve Martin, Teri Garr, and ... See full summary »
Stars: Ken Berry, Carl Gottlieb, Barbara Joyce, Carol Burnett
Votes: 44
47. The Steve Allen Show (1968–1971)
90 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stars: Steve Allen, Jayne Meadows, Pat Harrington Jr., Bob Einstein
Votes: 31
48. Pat Paulsen's Half a Comedy Hour (1970)
30 min | Comedy
Experimental sketch comedy.
Stars: Pat Paulsen, Billy Sands, Venetta T. Rowles, Pepe Brown
Votes: 59
49. The Mancini Generation (1972–1973)
30 min | Music
Weekly music variety show hosted by Henry Mancini, which in great part focused on his own music, frequently performed by his 36-piece band. Each episode featured two guest performers: ... See full summary »
Stars: Henry Mancini, Norm Crosby, Bill Dana, David Clayton-Thomas
50. The Mouse Factory (1971–1973)
30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Classic Disney cartoons are presented, with each episode featuring a different theme and celebrity host.
Stars: Johnny Brown, Jim Backus, Wally Cox, Kurt Russell
Votes: 101