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1. Laugh-In (1967–1973)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music
The original rapid fire sketch comedy show.
Stars: Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Gary Owens, Ruth Buzzi
Votes: 3,664
2. 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: 4,243
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: 1,561
4. Today (1952– )
TV-G | 240 min | News, Talk-Show
A daily live broadcast provides current domestic and international news, weather reports, and interviews with newsmakers from the worlds of politics, business, media, entertainment, and sports.
Stars: Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Jack Lescoulie, Frank Blair
Votes: 2,461
5. 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
6. The Red Skelton Hour (1951–1971)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy
A comedy-themed variety show, hosted by the popular comedian Red Skelton. It run with no interruption from 1951 to 1971. From 1956 to 1962, the show's head writer was Sherwood Schwartz, who... See full summary »
Stars: Red Skelton, David Rose and His Orchestra, Art Gilmore, Tom Hansen Dancers
Votes: 1,392
7. 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: 1,429
8. 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
9. 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
10. Top of the Pops (1964–2023)
60 min | Music, News, Talk-Show
A rundown of the latest chart hits, featuring in-studio performances from popular music artists.
Stars: The Ladybirds, Pan's People, Jimmy Savile, Legs & Co
Votes: 1,126
11. The Johnny Cash Show (1969–1971)
60 min | Music
Johnny Cash and his wife, June Carter Cash, were hosts of this Country and Western themed variety show. Comedians Hope, Crosby, Minnie Pearl, and others perform skits. Musical acts as diverse as Louis Armstrong to The Monkees perform.
Stars: Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, The Statler Brothers, The Tennessee Three
Votes: 280
12. 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
13. 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: 134
14. 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: 424
15. 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
16. 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
17. 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
18. The Jonathan Winters Show (1967–1969)
60 min | Comedy
A weekly variety program, presented by the comedian Jonathan Winters. It featured guest comedians and musicians, recurring sketches with regular characters, and a segment devoted to Winters... See full summary »
Stars: Jonathan Winters, John Aylesworth, Cliff Arquette, Dick Curtis
Votes: 73
19. Saga of Sonora (1973 TV Movie)
48 min | Comedy, Musical, Western
TV special which starred Vince Edwards as a hero who must stop gold-greedy villains, Jill St. John and Zero Mostel, and prove his love to his girl Lesley Ann Warren. This was a TV special ... See full summary »
Director: Marty Pasetta | Stars: Vince Edwards, Don Adams, Jill St. John, Zero Mostel
Votes: 19
20. Rollin' on the River (1971–1973)
30 min | Comedy, Music
Kenny Rogers along with stars of the 70's entertain the audience with Songs and Comedy on this variety series that takes place on a Mississippi Riverboat set.
Stars: Mickey Jones, Kenny Rogers, Terry Williams, The First Edition
Votes: 42
21. The Barbara McNair Show (1969–1971)
60 min | Music
McNair became one of the first Black women to host her own TV variety show; it ran three seasons and featured big names like Sonny and Cher, The Righteous Brothers, Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis, and more. McNair often sang on the show.
Stars: Barbara McNair, Ronald Long, Rich Little, The Cowsills
Votes: 36
23. The Bobby Goldsboro Show (1973–1976)
30 min | Music
A syndicated, hour-long weekly music and variety show, hosted by Bobby Goldsboro (who also performs songs from his own repertoire) and featuring contemporary artists. Family-friendly, with light comedy.
Stars: Bobby Goldsboro, The Timmy Tappan Trio, Peter Cullen, Doc Severinsen
Votes: 16
24. The Clay Cole Show (1959–1967)
60 min | Music
New York based Pop Music program.
Stars: Clay Cole, Lesley Gore, Jay Black, Jay and the Americans
25. The Dennis Wholey Show (1968–1970)
90 min | Talk-Show
Stars: Dennis Wholey, James Darren, Rip Taylor, Brenda Lee
26. Pat Boone in Hollywood (1967–1968)
90 min | Talk-Show
Daytime talk/variety show airing Monday to Friday. Hosted by Pat Boone he had weekly co-hosts to assist him with this 90 minute program. A Cooga Mooga Inc. presentation.
Stars: Pat Boone, The Paul Smith Orchestra, Cliff Arquette, Louis Nye
27. The Pied Piper of Astroworld (1968 TV Movie)
60 min | Fantasy
Director: Dennis Kane | Stars: The First Edition, Lesley Gore, The Muppets, Soupy Sales
28. The Peter Martin Show (1967–1968)
Music
Stars: Peter Martin, Lesley Gore, 1910 Fruitgum Company, Richie Havens
29. Rollin' thru New Zealand with Kenny Rogers and the First Edition (1974 TV Special)
52 min | Documentary, Music
Director: Tony Williams | Stars: Kenny Rogers, The First Edition, Mary Arnold, Jane Campion
30.
The Johnny Cash Show (1969–1971)
Episode:
Episode #1.10
(1969)
60 min | Music
O.C. Smith sings "Friend, Lover, Woman, Wife". O.C. & O.C. Jr. sing "For Once In My Life". Johnny, O.C. & O.C. Jr. perform "Hickory Holler's Tramp". Johnny sings "Remember the Alamo", "... See full summary »
Stars: Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, The First Edition, Grandpa Jones
31.
The Midnight Special (1972–1981)
Episode:
Host: Dionne Warwick; with Johnny Mathis, Bud Brisbois, Malo, Kenny Rogers & the First Edition
(1973)
Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Dionne Warwick, Wolfman Jack, Kenny Rogers, The First Edition
32.
The Red Skelton Hour (1951–1971)
Episode:
Blood Is Thicker Than Water and Harder to Shave With
(1970)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy
Guest Vincent Price plays a lawyer who is the long lost brother of Red's corrupt Sheriff Deadeye. Visiting the state prison, he attempts to secure a parole for his shifty client. In "The ... See full summary »
Director: Howard A. Quinn | Stars: Red Skelton, Vincent Price, David Rose and His Orchestra, The First Edition
33.
Rollin' on the River (1971–1973)
Episode:
Barbara McNair/Andy Kim
(1972)
Comedy, Music
Stars: The First Edition, Mickey Jones, Andy Kim, Peggy Mahon
34.
Laugh-In (1967–1973)
Episode:
Robert Culp, Flip Wilson, The First Edition, Leo G. Carroll, Sheldon Leonard, Tommy Smothers
(1968)
TV-PG | 52 min | Comedy, Music
Judy doesn't recognize Robert Culp at the party. Mrs. Eileen Brennan sings a crossing guard song. A sequel to the sequel of Guess Who's coming to Dinner: 20 years later. The First Edition performs. A look at dieting and smoking.
Director: Gordon Wiles | Stars: Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Robert Culp, Flip Wilson
Votes: 79
35.
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
Episode:
Episode #21.26
(1968)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Ed Sullivan, The First Edition, Sergio Franchi, Alan King
36.
Top of the Pops (1964–2023)
Episode:
Episode #7.9
(1970)
45 min | Music, News, Talk-Show
Director: Stanley Dorfman | Stars: Jimmy Savile, The Cuff Links, Henry Darrow, The Dave Clark Five
37.
Top of the Pops (1964–2023)
Episode:
Episode #7.13
(1970)
Music, News, Talk-Show
Director: Stanley Dorfman | Stars: Jimmy Savile, David Bowie, Jerry Butler, The Cuff Links
38.
The Barbara McNair Show (1969–1971)
Episode:
Dick Clair and Jenna McMahon, Soupy Sales, Christopher Kingsley, Kenny Rogers and the First Edition
(1969)
Music
Guests: Kenny Rogers and the First Edition; Soupy Sales; Christopher Kingsley and comedy group Dick Clair and Jenna McMahon.
Stars: Barbara McNair, Dick Clair, The First Edition, Christopher Kingsley
39.
Pat Boone in Hollywood (1967–1968)
Episode:
Jack Carter, Phil Ford & Mimi Hines, Sandy Baron, Kenny Rogers & The First Edition
(1967)
Talk-Show
Director: Win Opie | Stars: Pat Boone, Jack Carter, The Paul Smith Orchestra, Sandy Baron
40.
Pat Boone in Hollywood (1967–1968)
Episode:
Episode #1.88
(1968)
Talk-Show
Stars: Pete Barbutti, Pat Boone, The First Edition, Ella Fitzgerald
41.
The Johnny Cash Show (1969–1971)
Episode:
Episode #1.21
(1970)
60 min | Music
Johnny sings, "Hey, Porter", "Jesus Was A Carpenter" and "Big River". Mama Cass sings, "New World Coming". Kenny Rogers and the First Edition perform "Something's Burning".
Stars: Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Cass Elliot, The First Edition
42.
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (1967–1993)
Episode:
Episode #2.9
(1967)
60 min | Comedy
Tom and Dick join Ricardo Montalban in spoofing TV ads. Pat Paulsen gives his viewpoint on sex ed. Diahann Carroll does a bio on imaginary jazz great Bix(Tom). Diahann sings "This Time." First Edition performs "I Found a Reason."
Stars: Tom Smothers, Dick Smothers, Pat Paulsen, Diahann Carroll
Votes: 15
43.
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (1967–1993)
Episode:
Episode #3.10
(1968)
Comedy
Prod.#212 The First Edition (with Kenny Rogers), Bob Newhart, the West Coast Cast of "Hair", cameo by Steve Martin. Possible one of the only recordings of the stage version of "Hair".
Director: Marty Pasetta | Stars: Tom Smothers, Dick Smothers, The First Edition, Paul Hampton
Votes: 13
44.
The Johnny Cash Show (1969–1971)
Episode:
Episode #1.26
(1970)
60 min | Music
Johnny Cash sings "Rock Island Line", "Long Black Veil", "I Got Stripes", "Walk With Your Neighbor" and "Six Days on the Road". Kenny Rogers and the First Edition perform "When I'm On My ... See full summary »
Director: Allan Angus | Stars: Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, The First Edition, Roy Orbison
45.
The Merv Griffin Show (1962–1986)
Episode:
Jack Carter, Paul Anka, Marilyn Michaels, Patchett and Tarsus, The First Edition
(1969)
TV-PG | Comedy, Family, Music
Stars: Merv Griffin, Paul Anka, Jack Carter, The First Edition
46.
The Johnny Cash Show (1969–1971)
Episode:
Episode #2.6
(1970)
60 min | Music
Johnny Cash sings "On This Side of the Law", a song from the score he wrote for "I Walk the Line" (an unreleased movie starring Gregory Peck). Johnny & Louis Armstrong duet on "Blue Yodel ... See full summary »
Stars: Johnny Cash, Louis Armstrong, June Carter Cash, The First Edition
47.
The Bobby Goldsboro Show (1973–1976)
Episode:
Kenny Rogers and the First Edition
(1974)
Music
Directors: Bill Hobin, Hal Tulchin | Stars: Bobby Goldsboro, Peter Cullen, The First Edition, Kenny Rogers
48.
The Dennis Wholey Show (1968–1970)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(1969)
Talk-Show
Stars: Dennis Wholey, Billy Baxter, Jerry Butler, The First Edition
49.
Rollin' on the River (1971–1973)
Episode:
Kris Kristofferson
(1971)
Comedy, Music
Director: Michael Steele | Stars: Mary Arnold, The First Edition, Terry Jacks, Mickey Jones
50.
Rollin' on the River (1971–1973)
Episode:
Jason Robards/Sid Caesar/Dianne Brooks
(1971)
Comedy, Music
Stars: Mary Arnold, Dianne Brooks, Sid Caesar, The First Edition