Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows With Bruce Vilanch

1. The Simpsons (1989– )

TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy

The satiric adventures of a working-class family in the misfit city of Springfield.

Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright, Harry Shearer, Julie Kavner

Votes: 436,420

2. Saturday Night Live (1975– )

TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music

A famous guest host stars in parodies and sketches created by the cast of this witty show.

Stars: The Saturday Night Live Band, Don Pardo, Darrell Hammond, Kenan Thompson

Votes: 52,790

3. The Nanny (1993–1999)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Family, Romance

After being fired from her job and dumped by her boyfriend, a cosmetics saleswoman becomes the nanny to the three children of a rich English widower. As time passes, the two fall for each other.

Stars: Fran Drescher, Charles Shaughnessy, Daniel Davis, Lauren Lane

Votes: 49,394

4. You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008)

PG-13 | 113 min | Action, Comedy

An Israeli Special Forces Soldier fakes his death so he can re-emerge in New York City as a hair stylist.

Director: Dennis Dugan | Stars: Adam Sandler, John Turturro, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Nick Swardson

Votes: 214,413 | Gross: $100.02M

5. RuPaul's Drag Race (2009– )

TV-14 | 63 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

RuPaul searches for America's next drag superstar.

Stars: RuPaul, Michelle Visage, Ross Mathews, Jason Carter

Votes: 23,436

6. Santa Barbara (1984–1993)

TV-PG | 45 min | Drama, Romance

In Santa Barbara, California, the fascinating lives of the wealthy Capwells revolve around the Lockridge, the rival family, and other more modest families such as the Andrades and the Perkins, whose fates know the same torments.

Stars: A Martinez, Marcy Walker, Nancy Lee Grahn, Jed Allan

Votes: 2,841

7. Shark Tank (2009– )

TV-PG | 60 min | Family, Game-Show, Reality-TV

Ambitious entrepreneurs present their breakthrough business concepts.

Stars: Kevin O'Leary, Phil Crowley, Mark Cuban, Robert Herjavec

Votes: 10,751

8. Breathless (1983)

R | 100 min | Action, Drama, Romance

When Jesse Lujack steals a car in Las Vegas and drives down to LA, his criminal ways only escalate - but when will it end?

Director: Jim McBride | Stars: Richard Gere, Valérie Kaprisky, Art Metrano, John P. Ryan

Votes: 10,469 | Gross: $19.91M

9. The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 97 min | Adventure, Family, Musical

Chewbacca and Han Solo try to get to the Wookiee homeworld of Kashyyyk to celebrate Life Day, but are impeded by an Imperial blockade. Chewie's family passes the time with various forms of entertainment.

Directors: Steve Binder, David Acomba | Stars: Mickey Morton, Patty Maloney, Paul Gale, Mark Hamill

Votes: 16,893

10. Bosom Buddies (1980–1982)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Two young single ad men must disguise themselves as women to live in the one apartment they can afford.

Stars: Tom Hanks, Peter Scolari, Donna Dixon, Holland Taylor

Votes: 4,637

11. The Ice Pirates (1984)

PG | 94 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

In a distant future scarce of water, space pirates get caught after stealing ice from a spaceship. They are sold to a princess looking for her dad. He might have found a planet abundant with water.

Director: Stewart Raffill | Stars: Robert Urich, Mary Crosby, Michael D. Roberts, Anjelica Huston

Votes: 11,854 | Gross: $14.26M

12. The Eric Andre Show (2012– )

TV-MA | 11 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

Eric Andre tries to host a talk show in a bizarre environment, where he is sometimes the player of pranks and sometimes the victim.

Stars: Eric André, Hannibal Buress, Robert Smith, Tom Ato

Votes: 21,867

13. Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993–2009)

TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

Conan O'Brien, a Harvard Lampoon alumnus, hosts this late-night comedy/talk-show, which is often silly and whimsical.

Stars: Conan O'Brien, The Max Weinberg 7, Andy Richter, Joel Godard

Votes: 18,976

14. The Proud Family (2001–2005)

TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family

Follow the adventures and misadventures of Penny Proud as she does her best to navigate through the early years of teend-dom.

Stars: Kyla Pratt, Tommy Davidson, Jo Marie Payton, Paula Jai Parker

Votes: 8,441

15. Behind the Music (1997–2021)

TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, Music

Musical artists, their careers, their highs, their lows and everything in between are profiled and interviewed.

Stars: Jim Forbes, David Wild, Alexander Milas, Eddie Trunk

Votes: 1,665

16. Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles (2006– )

TV-14 | 43 min | Reality-TV

Follows the lives of property brokers in Los Angeles.

Stars: Josh Flagg, Josh Altman, James Harris, David Parnes

Votes: 1,591

17. The Morning After (1986)

R | 103 min | Crime, Mystery, Romance

A washed up, alcoholic actress who is prone to blackouts wakes up next to a murdered man. Did she kill him and, if not, is she in danger?

Director: Sidney Lumet | Stars: Jane Fonda, Jeff Bridges, Raul Julia, Diane Salinger

Votes: 7,436 | Gross: $25.15M

18. World's Dumbest (2008–2014)

TV-14 | Comedy, Reality-TV

A bunch of nobodies make jokes about funny videos. Enjoy!

Stars: Chip Bolcik, Brad Loekle, Judy Gold, Kevin McCaffrey

Votes: 1,465

19. The Brady Bunch Variety Hour (1976–1977)

60 min | Comedy, Music

The Brady family sings, dances, and performs comedy skits.

Stars: Florence Henderson, Robert Reed, Ann B. Davis, Maureen McCormick

Votes: 515

20. Biography (1987– )

TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History

The life stories of various historical figures and celebrities are told.

Stars: Jack Perkins, Peter Graves, Harry Smith, Robert J. Thompson

Votes: 2,087

21. Spring Breakdown (2009)

R | 84 min | Comedy, Romance

Three women vacation together at a popular travel destination for college co-eds on spring break.

Director: Ryan Shiraki | Stars: Amy Poehler, Parker Posey, Rachel Dratch, Amber Tamblyn

Votes: 4,824

22. Mahogany (1975)

PG | 109 min | Drama, Romance

Tracy, an aspiring designer from the slums of Chicago puts herself through fashion school in the hopes of becoming one of the world's top designers. Her ambition leads her to Rome spurring ... See full summary »

Directors: Berry Gordy, Tony Richardson, Jack Wormser | Stars: Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Perkins, Jean-Pierre Aumont

Votes: 2,228 | Gross: $5.00M

23. The Aristocrats (2005)

Not Rated | 89 min | Documentary, Comedy

One hundred superstar comedians tell the same very, VERY dirty, filthy joke--one shared privately by comics since Vaudeville.

Directors: Penn Jillette, Paul Provenza | Stars: George Carlin, Don Rickles, Chris Rock, Chris Albrecht

Votes: 17,063 | Gross: $6.38M

24. Hollywood Squares (1998–2004)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Game-Show

Contestants guess the correctness of celebrities' answers in order to win spaces in a tic-tac-toe game.

Stars: Tom Bergeron, Shadoe Stevens, Whoopi Goldberg, Martin Mull

Votes: 1,071

25. Commitment to Life (2023)

115 min | Documentary

Against a rich Hollywood backdrop, "Commitment to Life" documents the true story of the fight against HIV/AIDS in Los Angeles - and how an intrepid group of people living with HIV/AIDS, ... See full summary »

Director: Jeffrey Schwarz | Stars: Tom Cruise, Heather Thomas, Ann-Margret, Mark Wahlberg

Votes: 48

26. A Disturbance in the Force (2023)

85 min | Documentary, History

In 1978, filmmaker George Lucas is persuaded to turn over Star Wars to the world of the '70s variety hour, culminating in The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978), often cited as one of the worst forms of entertainment of all time.

Directors: Jeremy Coon, Steve Kozak | Stars: Bruce Vilanch, Kevin Smith, 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Mick Garris

Votes: 631

27. Donny and Marie (1975–1979)

60 min | Music

Long running variety show, featuring the brother-sister singing duo of Donny and Marie Osmond. The first season also featured all of the Osmond families, but Donny and Marie were obviously ... See full summary »

Stars: Donny Osmond, Marie Osmond, Paul Lynde, Ruth Buzzi

Votes: 490

28. Dolly (1987–1988)

60 min | Comedy, Music

Dolly Parton's second short-lived variety series.

Stars: Dolly Parton, Walter Olkewicz, Sal Lopez, Ritch Brinkley

Votes: 116

29. The Drifter (1988)

R | 89 min | Thriller

A young interior designer with a jealous boyfriend has a one-night stand with a handsome drifter who won't go away.

Director: Larry Brand | Stars: Kim Delaney, Timothy Bottoms, Al Shannon, Miles O'Keeffe

Votes: 542

30. The Midnight Special (1972–1981)

90 min | Music, Talk-Show

Late night rock and pop music performances are featured.

Stars: Wolfman Jack, Helen Reddy, Donna Summer, Gladys Knight

Votes: 382

31. Going Down in LA-LA Land (2011)

Unrated | 104 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A fresh face comes to Hollywood to act in movies but only the gay porn studios are eager to provide him with work.

Director: Casper Andreas | Stars: Matthew Ludwinski, Allison Lane, Michael Medico, Casper Andreas

Votes: 2,656

32. Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero (2014–2017)

TV-Y7 | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Penn Zero is not your average kid - every day he's zapped into another dimension with his friends to save the world.

Stars: Thomas Middleditch, Adam Devine, Tania Gunadi, Alfred Molina

Votes: 2,338

33. Jackie's Back! (1999 TV Movie)

TV-14 | 120 min | Comedy, Music

"Mockumentary" on '60s diva Jackie Washington (Jenifer Lewis), whose ancestors were George Washington's slaves. Lewis is our leading lady with an incredible singing voice. Jackie is ... See full summary »

Director: Robert Townsend | Stars: Jenifer Lewis, Tim Curry, T.V. Blake, Tangie Ambrose

Votes: 729

34. Fired Up (1997–1998)

30 min | Comedy

First She Got Fired, Then She Got Fired Up.

Stars: Sharon Lawrence, Leah Remini, Mark Feuerstein, Jonathan Banks

Votes: 239

35. The 81st Annual Academy Awards (2009 TV Special)

TV-14 | 210 min | News

Annual awards presentation honoring the best film achievements of 2008.

Directors: Roger Goodman, Allen P. Haines | Stars: Hugh Jackman, Amy Adams, Jennifer Aniston, Alan Arkin

Votes: 2,415

36. Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!! (2009)

PG-13 | 90 min | Comedy

Every Friday night Shirley invites another "perfect" woman for Shabbat dinner in hopes that her son, Nelson, will marry a nice Jewish girl. Nelson, however, has something to tell them...he's gay.

Director: Evgeny Afineevsky | Stars: Lainie Kazan, Saul Rubinek, Vincent Pastore, John Lloyd Young

Votes: 987 | Gross: $0.09M

37. Naked Boys Singing! (2007)

Not Rated | 95 min | Comedy, Musical

Musical Review of gay experiences as told through song, stage choreography and full male nudity.

Directors: Robert Schrock, Troy Christian | Stars: Andrew Blake Ames, Jason Currie, Jaymes Hodges, Joseph Keane

Votes: 818 | Gross: $0.03M

38. Up All Night (1989–1998)

Comedy, Drama, Horror

"USA Up All Night" was a late night hosted horror movie show that showcased cult and b-movies between 1989 until 1998.

Stars: Rhonda Shear, Gilbert Gottfried, Caroline Schlitt, Linnea Quigley

Votes: 563

39. Intimate Portrait (1990–2005)

TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography

Find out more about the women you love and admire who have made their mark in movies, music, politics, sports, and more in these "Intimate Portraits."

Stars: Linda Emond, Laurent Lederer, Lisa Friedman, Meredith Vieira

Votes: 420

40. The 61st Annual Academy Awards (1989 TV Special)

137 min | News

Award of the American academy of cinematographic arts and sciences, from 1940 known as "Oscar", - American film award created in 1929 and traditionally handed to the figures of ... See full summary »

Director: Jeff Margolis | Stars: James Acheson, Harry Andrews, Anne Archer, Army Archerd

Votes: 287

41. The 65th Annual Academy Awards (1993 TV Special)

196 min | Family

Award of the American academy of cinematographic arts and sciences, from 1940 known as "Oscar", - American film award created in 1929 and traditionally handed to the figures of ... See full summary »

Director: Jeff Margolis | Stars: Billy Crystal, Jane Alexander, Robert Altman, Luciana Arrighi

Votes: 460

42. Queer for Fear: The History of Queer Horror (2022)

Not Rated | 225 min | Documentary, Horror

A documentary telling the story of LGBTQIA+ horror and the relationship between queer audiences and horror, and the queer horror community as a whole.

Stars: Carmen Maria Machado, Kimberly Peirce, Briana Venskus, Emily St. James

Votes: 471

43. Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast (2014 Podcast Series)

Documentary, Comedy

Podcast with Gilbert Gottfried & comedy writer Frank Santopadre with reviews of classic & off-beat movies & tv shows, plus interviews with friends from all corners of showbiz.

Stars: Frank Santopadre, Gilbert Gottfried, Mario Cantone, Michael H. Weber

Votes: 49

44. Studio One Forever (2023)

96 min | Documentary

STUDIO ONE FOREVER is the untold story of America's iconic gay disco, a kaleidoscopic excursion into LGBTQ+ history through the lens of this groundbreaking club. With Chita Rivera, Bruce Vilanch, Lance Bass, Thelma Houston and many more.

Director: Marc Saltarelli | Stars: Chita Rivera, Bruce Vilanch, Thelma Houston, Lance Bass

Votes: 49

45. The 80th Annual Academy Awards (2008 TV Special)

TV-14 | 197 min | Comedy, Music

In the annual awards presentation, the nominated films include Atonement (2007), Juno (2007), Michael Clayton (2007), No Country for Old Men (2007), and There Will Be Blood (2007).

Directors: Louis J. Horvitz, Joseph Takats | Stars: Jon Stewart, Jan Aaris, Amy Adams, Casey Affleck

Votes: 1,666

46. The Insider (2004–2017)

TV-PG | 30 min | News

The Insider brings you the latest celebrity and entertainment news. The Insider tackles the trending celebrity stories of the day, as well as exclusive interviews and in-depth reporting.

Stars: Keltie Knight, Michael Yo, Louis Aguirre, Debbie Matenopoulos

Votes: 671

47. The George Lucas Talk Show (2020– )

Comedy, Talk-Show

The George Lucas Talk Show, a long-running cult talk show hosted by Connor Ratliff, as George Lucas, his sidekick Watto (Griffin Newman), and his producer Patrick Cotnoir. They interview guests in a panel format weekly on PlanetScum.

Stars: Connor Ratliff, Patrick Cotnoir, Griffin Newman, Bryson Wallace

Votes: 433

48. Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution (2024)

100 min | Documentary | Completed

A feature length documentary that explores the history of LGBTQ+ stand up comedy, considering its importance as an instrument for social change over the past five decades.

Director: Page Hurwitz | Stars: Mae Martin, Tig Notaro, Eddie Izzard, Rosie O'Donnell

49. Divine Madness (1980)

R | 95 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music

Movie comedy queen Bette Midler reigns supreme in this rocking, rolling concert movie bash. The Divine Miss M at her trashiest, flashiest, heavenly best!

Director: Michael Ritchie | Stars: Bette Midler, Jocelyn Brown, Ula Hedwig, Diva Gray

Votes: 948 | Gross: $0.77M

50. Queer Duck: The Movie (2006 Video)

PG-13 | 72 min | Animation, Comedy, Musical

Adam Seymour "Queer Duck" Duckstein (Jim J. Bullock) leaves his lover, Stephen Arlo "Openly" Gator (Kevin Michael Richardson), when he becomes enamored of and marries the Nora-Desmondesque Lola Buzzard (Jackie Hoffman).

Director: Xeth Feinberg | Stars: Jim J. Bullock, Jackie Hoffman, Kevin Michael Richardson, Billy West

Votes: 1,081