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1. The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
TV-G | 120 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
A Disney-produced anthology covering many different genres.
Stars: Walt Disney, Paul Frees, Clarence Nash, Slim Pickens
Votes: 2,295
2. Zorro (1957–1959)
TV-G | 30 min | Adventure, Family, Western
Don Diego de la Vega opposes the corrupt tyrants of Spanish California as the masked swordsman, Zorro.
Stars: Guy Williams, Gene Sheldon, Henry Calvin, Don Diamond
Votes: 4,161
3. 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: 1,563
4. 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: 4,247
5. Babes in Toyland (1961)
Approved | 106 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Mary Contrary is set to marry Tom Piper when he is kidnapped by Roderigo and Gonzorgo, two goons working for the evil Barnaby who wants to marry Mary for her inheritance.
Director: Jack Donohue | Stars: Ray Bolger, Tommy Sands, Annette Funicello, Ed Wynn
Votes: 4,824 | Gross: $10.22M
6. 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: 1,431
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. Roberta (1935)
Passed | 106 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance
An American jazzman and his buddy woo a Russian princess and a fake countess in Paris.
Director: William A. Seiter | Stars: Irene Dunne, Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Randolph Scott
Votes: 3,648
9. The Jackie Gleason Show (1952–1973)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy
Live variety show with Jackie Gleason.
Stars: Jack Lescoulie, The June Taylor Dancers, Ray Bloch, Jackie Gleason
Votes: 524
10. Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus (1960)
Approved | 96 min | Drama, Family
Taken in by distant members of his family after being orphaned, Toby Tyler runs away to join the circus.
Director: Charles Barton | Stars: Kevin Corcoran, Henry Calvin, Gene Sheldon, Bob Sweeney
Votes: 1,056
11. The Jackie Gleason Show (1966–1970)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Musical
Jackie Gleason's last weekly variety series, which alternated between regular variety hours with big name guest stars and musical remakes of old "The Honeymooners" sketches.
Stars: Jackie Gleason, Johnny Olson, The June Taylor Dancers, Sammy Spear and His Orchestra
Votes: 309
12. The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950–1955)
60 min | Comedy, Romance
This was a Colgate-sponsored comedy hour that featured many notable comedians and entertainers of the era as guest stars.
Stars: Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Al Goodman, Eddie Cantor
Votes: 591
13. The Hollywood Palace (1964–1970)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Various guest hosts present a musical variety show.
Stars: Bing Crosby, Dick Tufeld, Mitchell Ayres Orchestra, Mitchell Ayres
Votes: 321
14. 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: 608
15. 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
16. Jackie Gleason: American Scene Magazine (1962–1966)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Music
Jackie Gleason returns to the variety show format with his "American Scene Magazine". The official title of the show was, again, "The Jackie Gleason Show". Initially taped in New York City, after two seasons in 1964 moved to Miami Beach.
Stars: Jackie Gleason, The June Taylor Dancers, Johnny Olson, Sammy Spear and His Orchestra
Votes: 96
17. 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
18. 3 Ring Circus (1954)
Approved | 103 min | Comedy
Jerry and Pete are two friends with no money, looking for some job. They finally find one as workers in a circus, but Jerry has different dreams. He wants to become a clown.
Director: Joseph Pevney | Stars: Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Joanne Dru, Zsa Zsa Gabor
Votes: 887
19. The Dolly Sisters (1945)
Approved | 114 min | Biography, Drama, Musical
Two sisters from Hungary become famous entertainers in the early 1900s. Fictionalized biography with lots of songs.
Director: Irving Cummings | Stars: Betty Grable, John Payne, June Haver, S.Z. Sakall
Votes: 849
20. The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956–1963)
60 min | Music
Dinah hosted this hour-long weekly for seven years. It featured Dinah and guest stars in a variety of songs, skits, production numbers. Also featured: her "See the USA in your Chevrolet" song and her warm kiss to all in conclusion.
Stars: Dinah Shore, Joel Aldred, Janet Blair, John Raitt
Votes: 242
21. The Kraft Music Hall (1967–1971)
60 min | Music
A few years after Perry Como left as host, "The Kraft Music Hall" was revived as a regular series from 1967-71. There was no set host during this period, and various guest hosts, usually a ... See full summary »
Stars: Ed Herlihy, Alan King, Eddy Arnold, Anne Meara
Votes: 131
22. 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: 222
23. Where Do We Go from Here? (1945)
Approved | 74 min | Fantasy, Musical
Bill wants to join the Army, but he's 4F so he asks a wizard to help him, but the wizard has slight problems with his history knowlege, so he sends Bill everywhere in history, but not to WWII.
Directors: Gregory Ratoff, George Seaton | Stars: Fred MacMurray, Joan Leslie, June Haver, Gene Sheldon
Votes: 301
24. Golden Girl (1951)
Approved | 108 min | Drama, Musical, Western
Against the background of the Civil War, sixteen-year-old song-and-dance artiste Lotta Crabtree works her way across America, becoming ever more popular.
Director: Lloyd Bacon | Stars: Mitzi Gaynor, Dale Robertson, Dennis Day, James Barton
Votes: 319
25. Stage Show (1954–1956)
30 min | Comedy, Music
Stars: Tommy Dorsey, Jimmy Dorsey, The June Taylor Dancers, The Dorsey Brothers Orchestra
Votes: 16
26. Three Pests in a Mess (1945)
15 min | Comedy, Short
The stooges are three inventors trying to a get a patent on their preposterous fly catching invention. When they learn they'll have to catch 100,000 flies to earn enough to get a patent, ... See full summary »
Director: Del Lord | Stars: Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Curly Howard, Christine McIntyre
Votes: 456
27. The George Gobel Show (1954–1960)
30 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
For Gobel's half-hour series, he used a successful comedy format of a monologue segment, followed by a story set up segment, then a musical interlude with the show's girl singer, then the main skit with the guest performers.
Stars: George Gobel, Jeff Donnell, John Scott Trotter, Peggy King
Votes: 84
28. Die Rudi Carrell Show (1965–1973)
45 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show
Famous Entertainer Rudi Carell makes dreams come true for unknown people. Inbetween the suprises young music talents perform famous songs.
Stars: Rudi Carrell, Die Drei Peheiros, Heinz Eckner, Bueno De Mesquita
Votes: 61
29. Dopey Dicks (1950)
Approved | 16 min | Short, Comedy, Horror
The stooges become detectives and go to the aid of girl in the clutches of a mad scientist. The boys arrive at a spooky mansion where the madman is building a mechanical man that needs a ... See full summary »
Director: Edward Bernds | Stars: Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Shemp Howard, Christine McIntyre
Votes: 454
30. 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
31. Disneyland '59 (1959 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary
Walt Disney and Art Linkletter co-host a live celebration of Disneyland's fifth anniversary. Highlights include a mammoth, star-studded parade and the official launching of the Disneyland ... See full synopsis »
Directors: Marshall Diskin, Hamilton Luske | Stars: Eddie Albert, Danny Alguire, Rex Allen, Edgar Bergen
Votes: 92
32. Susie's Affairs (1934)
Approved | 18 min | Comedy, Musical, Short
Young Susie and her friends pretend that they're rich society kids.
Director: Archie Gottler | Stars: Arthur Jarrett, Betty Grable, Lois January, Red Stanley
Votes: 25
33. Howdy (1970 TV Movie)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Director: Seymour Berns | Stars: Eddie Albert, Sidney Blackmer, Pat Buttram, Jimmy Durante
Votes: 18
34. So You Think You're Allergic (1945)
Passed | 11 min | Comedy, Short
Average Joes have struggled throughout the centuries to deal with allergies like hay fever, and Joe McDoakes is no exception.
Director: Richard L. Bare | Stars: George O'Hanlon, Knox Manning, Barbara Billingsley, James Gonzalez
Votes: 124
35. Hour Glass (1946–1947)
60 min | Comedy, Music
An almost forgotten landmark series in TV history, "Hour Glass" was the first variety show produced for network television. Included were songs, skits, and a chorus line. Many of the biggest names in the entertainment industry were guests.
Stars: Helen Parrish, Eddie Mayehoff, Evelyn Eaton, Jack Albertson
36. Lucky to Me (1939)
69 min | Comedy
Work colleagues Potty and Minnie (Stanley Lupino and Barbara Blair) marry in secret. Then on the wedding night they are sent to give financial advice to a wealthy client who also has romantic problems.
Director: Thomas Bentley | Stars: Stanley Lupino, Phyllis Brooks, Barbara Blair, Gene Sheldon
Votes: 23
37. Television Talent (1937)
56 min | Comedy
Director: Robert Edmunds | Stars: Richard Goolden, Gene Sheldon, Hal Walters, Polly Ward
38. One More Time (1974 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Music and comedy stars perform their greatest hits.
Director: Marty Pasetta | Stars: Patty Andrews, Pearl Bailey, Pat Boone, George Burns
39. Cabaret (1936– )
25 min | Music, Comedy
Televised Cabaret featuring different guests from music, comedy and novelty acts every week.
Stars: Walsh and Barker, Eric Cardi, Charles Harrison, Edward Cooper
40. The Hidden Menace (1938)
68 min | Drama, Romance
An attractive Viennese circus performer has romances with three different men.
Director: Albert de Courville | Stars: Otto Kruger, Gertrude Michael, John Clements, Patrick Barr
Votes: 12
41. The Julius LaRosa Show (1955– )
60 min | Music
Stars: Julius LaRosa, George DeWitt, Eydie Gormé, Mitchell Ayres
42. Starlight (1936– )
15 min
Variety programme, presenting musical and comedy acts.
Stars: Evelyn Dall, Bebe Daniels, Ben Lyon, Vera Zorina
43. Johnny Carson Presents the Sun City Scandals '72 (1972 TV Movie)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Special saluting performers & songwriters who have entertained generations of Americans. These show business veterans perform the songs & sketches that made them famous.
Director: Grey Lockwood | Stars: Shelton Brooks, Johnny Carson, Bette Davis, Sammy Fain
Votes: 179
44. One More Time (1973 TV Special)
60 min | Music
Director: Marty Pasetta | Stars: Pearl Bailey, Pat Boone, George Burns, Carol Channing
45. The Saturday Night Revue (1953–1954)
Comedy
Stars: Pat Carroll, Eddie Albert, Ben Blue, The Sauter Finegan Band
46. Changing Scene II (1970 TV Special)
60 min | Music
Director: Robert Scheerer | Stars: Gene Kelly, Barbara Eden, Lee Marvin, Marty Allen
47.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
The Golden Horseshoe Revue
(1962)
Unrated | 48 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The 10,000th performance of Disneyland's venerable "Golden Horseshoe Revue," featuring special guest stars.
Director: Ron Miller | Stars: Annette Funicello, Gene Sheldon, Wally Boag, Betty Taylor
Votes: 57
48.
The Dean Martin Show (1965–1974)
Episode:
Episode #1.25
(1966)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music
Stars: Dean Martin, Shelley Berman, Ella Fitzgerald, Ken Lane
49.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
Back Stage Party
(1961)
Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Television show, aired December 17, 1961, being a tour of the Disney Studio and a party celebrating the completion of Babes in Toyland. Annette Funicello hosts the final segment by introducing various cast members who perform.
Directors: Jack Donohue, Hamilton Luske | Stars: Ray Bolger, Tommy Sands, Annette Funicello, Ed Wynn
Votes: 30
50.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
Zorro: Adios El Cuchillo
(1960)
Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Continuation of Zorro: El Bandido. El Cuchillo manages to discover the identity of Zorro through numerous encounters with him, but "honor among thieves" prevents him from revealing the truth when he is finally captured.
Director: William Witney | Stars: Guy Williams, Henry Calvin, Gene Sheldon, Rodolfo Acosta
Votes: 23