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1. Little House on the Prairie (1974–1983)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
The life and adventures of the Ingalls family in the nineteenth century American Midwest.
Stars: Melissa Gilbert, Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Rachel Lindsay Greenbush
Votes: 26,808
2. Bonanza (1959–1973)
TV-PG | 49 min | Western
The Wild West adventures of Ben Cartwright and his sons as they run and defend their Nevada ranch while helping the surrounding community.
Stars: Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker, Pernell Roberts
Votes: 10,973
3. The Rifleman (1958–1963)
TV-PG | 30 min | Family, Western
The adventures of a Wild West rancher, wielding a customized rapid-fire Winchester rifle, and his son.
Stars: Chuck Connors, Johnny Crawford, Paul Fix, Joe Benson
Votes: 4,997
4. 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: 15,359
5. Highway to Heaven (1984–1989)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Fantasy
A probationary angel, sent back to Earth, teams with an ex-cop to help people.
Stars: Michael Landon, Victor French, James Troesh, Margie Impert
Votes: 6,507
6. Tales of Wells Fargo (1957–1962)
TV-14 | 60 min | Western
Agent Jim Hardie splits his life between being an agent helping Wells Fargo cope with bad guys, and owning a ranch near San Francisco, California.
Stars: Dale Robertson, Art Felix, Kit Carson, William Demarest
Votes: 1,229
7. 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: 3,648
8. Match Game (1973–1990)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
The five-day-a-week syndicated successor to the popular CBS game show, where two could compete to match fill-in-the-blank phrases with those of the celebrities.
Stars: Gene Rayburn, Johnny Olson, Brett Somers, Richard Dawson
Votes: 2,469
9. 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: 2,289
10. Cheyenne (1955–1963)
TV-G | 60 min | Western
After the Civil War, nomadic adventurer Cheyenne Bodie roamed the West looking for fights, bad guys to beat up, and women. His job changed from episode to episode.
Stars: Clint Walker, Clyde Howdy, Chuck Hicks, Lane Chandler
Votes: 2,020
11. Tombstone Territory (1957–1960)
TV-PG | 30 min | Western
Tough Sheriff Clay Hollister keeps the law in Tombstone, Arizona with the support of his faithful deputies and the editor of the local newspaper.
Stars: Pat Conway, Richard Eastham, Quentin Sondergaard, Bill Catching
Votes: 529
12. Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958–1961)
TV-PG | 30 min | Western
A Civil War veteran with a sawed-off rifle as a holstered weapon makes a living as a bounty hunter in the Wild West of the 1870s.
Stars: Steve McQueen, Wright King, Olan Soule, Mort Mills
Votes: 2,771
13. The Electric Company (1971–1977)
TV-G | 28 min | Family, Comedy
A comedy variety show that teaches basic phonetic and grammar concepts using live-action sketches, cartoons, songs, and Spider-Man episodes.
Stars: Jim Boyd, Morgan Freeman, Judy Graubart, Skip Hinnant
Votes: 2,287
14. Zane Grey Theatre (1956–1961)
TV-PG | 25 min | Western
An anthology based (earlier more so than later) on the novels and stories of Zane Grey. Dick Powell was often the star, as well as the host.
Stars: Dick Powell, Walter Sande, Denver Pyle, Bill Erwin
Votes: 582
15. 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: 4,234
16. The Texan (1958–1960)
13+ | 30 min | Western
The Texan, a Civil War Veteran whose reputation of being the fastest gun in the west precedes him, roams across Texas from town to town, not looking for trouble, but trouble finds him.
Stars: Rory Calhoun, Regis Parton, Duncan Lamont, James Drake
Votes: 326
17. 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: 2,762
18. Little House: The Last Farewell (1984 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 100 min | Drama, Western
While Charles and Caroline are visiting Walnut Grove, the townspeople learn that a land development tycoon has acquired title to all the land in Hero Township. They are inspired by Laura to vent their anger at this injustice.
Director: Michael Landon | Stars: Melissa Gilbert, Dean Butler, Richard Bull, Victor French
Votes: 1,034
19. Live with Kelly and Mark (1988– )
TV-PG | 61 min | Talk-Show
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos interact with their guests.
Stars: Kelly Ripa, Ryan Seacrest, Michael Gelman, Art Moore
Votes: 2,305
20. 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: 2,452
21. The Hollywood Squares (Daytime) (1965–1980)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show
Contestants guess the correctness of celebrities' answers in order to win spaces in a tic-tac-toe game.
Stars: Peter Marshall, Kenny Williams, Cliff Arquette, Paul Lynde
Votes: 959
22. The Restless Gun (1957–1959)
TV-PG | 30 min | Western
The adventures of Vint Bonner, a cowboy in the post Civil War era.
Stars: John Payne, Leonard P. Geer, Dan Blocker, Jeanne Bates
Votes: 289
23. Little House: Look Back to Yesterday (1983 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 120 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Albert Quinn Ingalls wants to be a doctor. But soon he discovers that he is fatally ill. He decides to spend the rest of his life in Walnut Grove. Meanwhile children from school are preparing for their traditional climbing of the mountain.
Director: Victor French | Stars: Melissa Gilbert, Dean Butler, Richard Bull, Victor French
Votes: 1,138
24. Studio One (1948–1958)
60 min | Drama
A pinnacle of the Golden Age of Television, "Studio One" presented a wide range of memorable dramas and received eighteen Emmy nominations and five wins during its prestigious nine-year run on CBS.
Stars: Betty Furness, Paul Branson, Charlton Heston, Mary Sinclair
Votes: 328
25. Good Morning America (1975– )
TV-G | 120 min | News, Talk-Show
They present the news and information source of the day's topics and journalism.
Stars: Lara Spencer, Ginger Zee, Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos
Votes: 2,020
26. 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
27. Little House: Bless All the Dear Children (1984 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 90 min | Drama, Family
During preparations for a Christmas baby, Rose Wilder is kidnapped by a woman who recently lost her child. While looking for Rose, Laura, Almanzo, and Mr Edwards meet a lonely orphan boy who ends up living with that woman.
Director: Victor French | Stars: Melissa Gilbert, Dean Butler, Richard Bull, Victor French
Votes: 844
28. Playhouse 90 (1956–1961)
90 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Of the many anthology series, this is considered the most ambitious with outstanding talent in front of the camera. Attracting top ranked directors and scripts, it was often filmed live including the entire first season.
Stars: Richard Joy, Paul Lambert, Helen Kleeb, Charles Bickford
Votes: 419
29. God's Little Acre (1958)
GP | 118 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
In the 1950s, a poor Georgia cotton farmer and his sons search for the gold presumably buried on the farm by their great-grandfather, but problems related to poverty, infidelity, unemployment, and booze threaten to destroy their family.
Director: Anthony Mann | Stars: Robert Ryan, Tina Louise, Aldo Ray, Buddy Hackett
Votes: 2,090
30. 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: 1,428
31. Father Murphy (1981–1983)
Not Rated | 48 min | Drama, Family, Western
John Murphy leads a struggle against a mining boss that causes some children to be orphaned. he poses as a priest to circumvent the authorities. He and schoolteacher Mae struggle to provide everyday needs for two dozen children.
Stars: Merlin Olsen, Katherine Cannon, Timothy Gibbs, Moses Gunn
Votes: 342
32. The Loretta Young Show (1953–1961)
30 min | Drama
A drama anthology series hosted by actress Loretta Young. In addition to hosting the series, she played the lead in various episodes.
Stars: Loretta Young, John Milton Kennedy, John Newland, Robert Foulk
Votes: 302
33. Password (1961–1975)
TV-G | 30 min | Family, Game-Show
Two celebrity-contestant teams compete to guess words by giving one-word clues in this all-time classic game show.
Stars: Allen Ludden, Jack Clark, John Harlan, Lee Vines
Votes: 507
34. I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957)
Approved | 76 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
A hypnotherapist uses a temperamental teenager as a guinea pig for a serum which transforms him into a vicious werewolf.
Director: Gene Fowler Jr. | Stars: Michael Landon, Yvonne Lime, Whit Bissell, Charles Willcox
Votes: 2,862 | Gross: $2.00M
35. General Electric Theater (1953–1962)
TV-G | 30 min | Drama
An American anthology series, with a new episode and different actors and actresses each week. Hosted by Ronald Reagan, the series was sponsored by General Electric's Department of Public Relations.
Stars: Ronald Reagan, Don Herbert, Nancy Reagan, Lee Marvin
Votes: 431
36. 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
37. High School Confidential! (1958)
Approved | 85 min | Crime, Drama
A tough kid comes to a new high school and begins muscling his way into the drug scene. This is a typical morality play of the era, filled with a naive view of drugs, nihilistic beat poetry, and some incredible '50s slang.
Director: Jack Arnold | Stars: Russ Tamblyn, Jan Sterling, John Drew Barrymore, Mamie Van Doren
Votes: 1,172
38. Us (1991 TV Movie)
93 min | Drama
In 1972, Jeff Hayes was tried and convicted of killing the wife of a wealthy businessman. 18 years later, a detective reopened the case and discovers a necklace that was labeled as missing ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Landon | Stars: Michael Landon, Barney Martin, Casey Peterson, Meg Wittner
Votes: 220
39. 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: 1,391
40. 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
41. Suspicion (1957–1958)
60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The show consisted of forty episodes, half of which were live and half of which were filmed. The shows, which often involved murder, were intended to confuse and mystify the audience.
Stars: Dennis O'Keefe, Mike Ragan, Cris Roberts, David Armstrong
Votes: 520
42. Schlitz Playhouse (1951–1959)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Originally billed as "Playhouse of the Stars" this long running anthology series was originally presented live from New York City. Irene Dunne was briefly the hostess in 1952, and the show frequently used Broadway performers in classic stories.
Stars: James Mason, Irene Dunne, Robert Paige, Walter Coy
Votes: 338
43. The Loneliest Runner (1976 TV Movie)
74 min | Drama, Sport
A young boy who still wets the bed finds escapism from his abusive mother and his own embarrassment by going running after school.
Director: Michael Landon | Stars: Lance Kerwin, Brian Keith, DeAnn Mears, Melissa Sue Anderson
Votes: 480
44. The Errand Boy (1961)
Approved | 92 min | Comedy, Family
A goofy paperhanger is hired to root out a financial inefficiency on a Hollywood studio lot, wreaking havoc as he goes.
Director: Jerry Lewis | Stars: Jerry Lewis, Brian Donlevy, Howard McNear, Dick Wesson
Votes: 2,154
45. State Trooper (1956–1959)
30 min | Drama
Rod Blake, a State Trooper is an officer of the Nevada Department of Public Safety. The setting is in the 1950s American West.
Stars: Rod Cameron, Robert Armstrong, Don Haggerty, Paul Stader
Votes: 121
46. Johnny Staccato (1959–1960)
24 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Johnny Staccato is a jazz pianist and private detective.
Stars: John Cassavetes, Eduardo Ciannelli, Dennis Sallas, Frank London
Votes: 274
47. The Match Game (1962–1969)
TV-G | 25 min | Game-Show
This is The 1st Edition of the program. Composed of 2 Teams of 3 Members (2 In-Studio team members and 1 Star Team Captain) are writing answers to an question {e.g.: Name a part of a ... See full summary »
Stars: Gene Rayburn, Johnny Olson, Betty White, Henry Morgan
Votes: 581
48. Swing Out, Sweet Land (1970 TV Movie)
73 min | Comedy, Family, History
John Wayne and an all-star cast tell the story of America.
Director: Stan Harris | Stars: John Wayne, Ann-Margret, Lucille Ball, Jack Benny
Votes: 232
49. Little House Years (1979 TV Movie)
132 min | Drama, Family
"Little House on the Prairie" Thanksgiving clip show in which Laura Ingalls reminisces about the Ingalls' journeys and struggles during a family Thanksgiving gathering.
Director: Michael Landon | Stars: Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert, Melissa Sue Anderson
Votes: 341
50. The Adventures of Jim Bowie (1956–1958)
30 min | Adventure, Western
The adventures of frontier hero Jim Bowie are brought to life in this popular children's television series.
Stars: Scott Forbes, William Schallert, John Laing, Joyce Vanderveen
Votes: 277