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1. Murder, She Wrote (1984–1996)
TV-PG | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Professional writer and amateur sleuth Jessica Fletcher uses her intellect, charm, and persistence to get to the bottom of every crime she encounters.
Stars: Angela Lansbury, William Windom, Ron Masak, Louis Herthum
Votes: 29,349
2. The Golden Girls (1985–1992)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Four previously married women live together in Miami, sharing their various experiences together and enjoying themselves despite hard times.
Stars: Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty
Votes: 47,351
3. The Love Boat (1977–1987)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
The romantic and comic tales of the passengers and crew of the cruise ship, Pacific Princess.
Stars: Gavin MacLeod, Bernie Kopell, Ted Lange, Fred Grandy
Votes: 13,659
4. Two Moon Junction (1988)
R | 104 min | Drama, Romance
A young Southern débutante temporarily abandons her posh lifestyle and upcoming, semi-arranged marriage to have a lustful and erotic fling with a rugged drifter who works at a local carnival.
Director: Zalman King | Stars: Sherilyn Fenn, Richard Tyson, Louise Fletcher, Burl Ives
Votes: 6,421 | Gross: $1.55M
5. Empty Nest (1988–1995)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
"Empty Nest" tells of the day to day misadventures of a widowed pediatrician named Harry Weston and his two adult daughters, Barbara and Carol, who have come back to live with him after failed marriages.
Stars: Richard Mulligan, Dinah Manoff, David Leisure, Park Overall
Votes: 3,968
6. Little Darlings (1980)
R | 96 min | Comedy, Drama
Two fifteen year-old girls from different sides of the tracks compete to see who will be the first to lose their virginity while at a summer camp.
Director: Ron Maxwell | Stars: Tatum O'Neal, Kristy McNichol, Armand Assante, Matt Dillon
Votes: 6,590 | Gross: $34.33M
7. Family (1976–1980)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Family
The joys and heartaches of the Lawrence family of Pasadena, California.
Stars: Sada Thompson, James Broderick, Gary Frank, Kristy McNichol
Votes: 2,062
8. The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia (1981)
PG | 112 min | Drama, Music
A small-town stud wants to go to Nashville to be a big country star. His ambitious kid sister works as his manager. Their dream hits jeopardy when they cross paths with a small-town sheriff.
Director: Ron Maxwell | Stars: Kristy McNichol, Dennis Quaid, Mark Hamill, Sunny Johnson
Votes: 1,121 | Gross: $14.92M
9. Starsky and Hutch (1975–1979)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Two streetwise cops bust criminals in their red-and-white Ford Gran Torino, with the help of police snitch, Huggy Bear.
Stars: David Soul, Paul Michael Glaser, Antonio Fargas, Bernie Hamilton
Votes: 10,677
10. ABC Afterschool Specials (1972–1997)
60 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
A teen drama anthology that often touched on social issues of the day.
Stars: Lance Kerwin, Samaria Graham, Mara Hobel, Alexa Kenin
Votes: 1,266
11. The Bionic Woman (1976–1978)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
After fully recovering from her nearly fatal bout of bionic rejection, Jaime Sommers, the first female cyborg, is assigned to spy missions of her own.
Stars: Lindsay Wagner, Richard Anderson, Martin E. Brooks, Ford Rainey
Votes: 8,197
12. 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: 2,508
13. The Pirate Movie (1982)
PG | 98 min | Adventure, Comedy, Musical
A 1980s take-off of The Pirates of Penzance which centers on a noble pirate who leaves his profession and falls in love with a fiery young maiden.
Directors: Ken Annakin, Richard Franklin | Stars: Kristy McNichol, Christopher Atkins, Ted Hamilton, Bill Kerr
Votes: 4,806
14. Mother of the Bride (1993 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 94 min | Drama
Margret Hix deals with an upcoming wedding of her daughter, another daughter's romance with a motorcycle enthusiast and a surprise appearance by her deadbeat ex-husband.
Director: Charles Correll | Stars: Rue McClanahan, Kristy McNichol, Paul Dooley, Anne Bobby
Votes: 271
15. White Dog (1982)
PG | 90 min | Drama, Horror
A trainer attempts to retrain a vicious dog that's been raised to attack black people.
Director: Samuel Fuller | Stars: Kristy McNichol, Christa Lang, Vernon Weddle, Jameson Parker
Votes: 10,813
16. Black Sunday (1977)
R | 143 min | Adventure, Crime, Drama
When a Black September terrorist group begins a plot to carry out a massive terrorist attack in the United States, an Israeli commando works with the FBI to identify the target and conspirators, and prevent the plan from succeeding.
Director: John Frankenheimer | Stars: Robert Shaw, Bruce Dern, Marthe Keller, Fritz Weaver
Votes: 9,097 | Gross: $15.77M
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: 2,772
18. 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: 2,088
19. 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: 2,463
20. Extreme Ghostbusters (1997)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Several years after the events of the original show and the movies, Dr. Egon Spengler agrees to help a group of his young students re-form the Ghostbusters under his mentorship.
Stars: Tara Strong, Maurice LaMarche, Jason Marsden, Alfonso Ribeiro
Votes: 3,337
21. The End (I) (1978)
R | 100 min | Comedy, Drama
Slapstick black comedy about a man (Reynolds) who finds that he hasn't much longer to live and has bungled his attempts at suicide.
Director: Burt Reynolds | Stars: Burt Reynolds, Sally Field, Dom DeLuise, Strother Martin
Votes: 4,392
22. 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
23. Apple's Way (1974–1975)
60 min | Drama, Family
The Apple family adjusts to life in a small Iowa town.
Stars: Ronny Cox, Frances Lee McCain, Malcolm Atterbury, Vincent Van Patten
Votes: 248
24. Sha Na Na (1977–1981)
30 min | Comedy, Music
A comedy variety show featuring the retro rock and roll group.
Stars: Sha-Na-Na, Susan Lanier, Pamela Myers, Jane Dulo
Votes: 338
25. Just the Way You Are (1984)
PG | 94 min | Comedy, Music, Romance
A disabled musician thinks people treat her differently because of her disability, so she goes to a ski resort with her leg in a cast to test this theory.
Director: Édouard Molinaro | Stars: Kristy McNichol, Michael Ontkean, Kaki Hunter, André Dussollier
Votes: 1,059 | Gross: $7.89M
26. E! True Hollywood Story (1996– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Biography
Documentary series exploring a topic, headline, or person that became the ground zero for a revolution in culture; told by the people who were on the front lines of the story.
Stars: Phil Crowley, Chip Bolcik, Beng Spies, Ken Baker
Votes: 1,258
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. Only When I Laugh (1981)
R | 120 min | Comedy, Drama
A boozy Broadway actress comes out of a 12-week cure to face the problems of her best friends as well as her needy daughter. She tries to balance the terrors of returning to work with the ... See full summary »
Director: Glenn Jordan | Stars: Marsha Mason, Kristy McNichol, Ed Moore, Joan Hackett
Votes: 1,642 | Gross: $25.78M
29. 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: 960
30. You Can't Hurry Love (1988)
R | 92 min | Comedy, Romance
A comedy of a guy who is told the only way to be successful in LA is by "pretending to be someone else." Through a series of dates at a video dating service, he learns that isn't the case, ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Martini | Stars: David Packer, Scott McGinnis, David Leisure, Anthony Geary
Votes: 586 | Gross: $9.33M
31. Baby of the Bride (1991 TV Movie)
M | 105 min | Drama
Soon after returning from their honeymoon, John and Margret Hix receive the surprise of their life - at 53, Margret is pregnant. Against her husband's wishes, Margret decides to keep the ... See full summary »
Director: Bill Bixby | Stars: Rue McClanahan, Kristy McNichol, John Wesley Shipp, Anne Bobby
Votes: 296
32. The Forgotten One (1989)
R | 100 min | Horror, Mystery, Romance
A recently widowed writer moves into a Victorian house that is supposedly haunted. Although he is attracted to his pretty next-door neighbor, he finds himself being seduced by the spirit of... See full summary »
Director: Phillip Badger | Stars: Terry O'Quinn, Kristy McNichol, Blair Parker, Elisabeth Brooks
Votes: 459
33. Dream Lover (1986)
R | 104 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
After she's been attacked in her apartment, Cathy starts reliving the event in her dreams. She seeks help at a sleep disorder research center, but in doing so she encounters some unexpected... See full summary »
Director: Alan J. Pakula | Stars: Kristy McNichol, Ben Masters, Paul Shenar, Justin Deas
Votes: 646 | Gross: $0.50M
34. Children of the Bride (1990 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 105 min | Drama
Four adults with mixed-up lives come home to their mother (Rue McClanahan), who is marrying a younger man (Patrick Duffy).
Director: Jonathan Sanger | Stars: Rue McClanahan, Kristy McNichol, Jack Coleman, Anne Bobby
Votes: 348
35. Women of Valor (1986 TV Movie)
PG | 100 min | Drama, War
During World War II, a group of U.S. Army nurses in the Philippines are captured and imprisoned by Japanese troops.
Director: Buzz Kulik | Stars: Susan Sarandon, Kristy McNichol, Alberta Watson, Valerie Mahaffey
Votes: 465
36. Invasion America (1998)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Short, Action
A young crossbreed human and alien fights to keep both of his worlds from going to war. His father, an alien (Tyrusian) emperor and his mother, a human, are both missing, and the young man ... See full summary »
Stars: Mikey Kelley, Tony Jay, Thom Adcox-Hernandez, Greg Eagles
Votes: 415
37. The Love Boat II (1977 TV Movie)
120 min | Comedy, Romance
The further adventures of the passengers and crew of a luxury cruise ship.
Director: Hy Averback | Stars: Ken Berry, Bert Convy, Celeste Holm, Hope Lange
Votes: 96
38. Run, Joe, Run (1974–1975)
30 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Joe, a trained member of the military's K9-Corp., was falsely accused of attacking his master, Sergeant Corey. Joe managed to escape before being killed and a bounty was put on his head.
Stars: Paul Frees, Arch Whiting, Chad States, Owen Orr
Votes: 169
39. 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: 312
40. Donahue (1967–1995)
60 min | Talk-Show
Phil Donahue's show started off similar to other shows of its day, featuring celebrities and musical acts, but he soon started pushing the envelope by discussing health and social topics previously considered taboo.
Stars: Phil Donahue, Bob Hope, Maria von Trapp, Sammy Davis Jr.
Votes: 407
41. 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
42. Summer of My German Soldier (1978 TV Movie)
100 min | Drama, Romance, War
A young American girl meets a German prisoner of war.
Director: Michael Tuchner | Stars: Kristy McNichol, Bruce Davison, Esther Rolle, Michael Constantine
Votes: 465
43. Aladdin and the Magic Lamp (1982)
TV-G | 65 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
This is the classic story of the young boy Aladdin who is tricked by and evil wizard to go inside the cave that holds a great treasure and there is an old lamp that he needs to bring to him... See full summary »
Director: Yoshikatsu Kasai | Stars: Kazuo Kamiya, Keiko Suzuka, Kikuo Kaneuchi, Reiko Nanao
Votes: 295
44. Blinded by the Light (1980 TV Movie)
90 min | Drama
A young guy joins a cult and his parents send his sister and the help of a specialist to bring him home, but she also gets swept up in it.
Director: John A. Alonzo | Stars: Kristy McNichol, Jimmy McNichol, Anne Jackson, Michael McGuire
Votes: 128
45. Love, Mary (1985 TV Movie)
120 min | Drama
A teen (Kristy McNichol), who is always in trouble in school and has been sent to reform school, turns her life around when a counselor (Rachel Ticotin) discovers she is dyslexic.
Director: Robert Day | Stars: Kristy McNichol, Matt Clark, David Paymer, Rachel Ticotin
Votes: 111
46. Like Mom, Like Me (1978 TV Movie)
120 min | Drama
A middle-aged mom adjusts to the realities of being divorced, which include managing her sex life and facing the possibility that her teenage daughter might be doing the same.
Director: Michael Pressman | Stars: Linda Lavin, Kristy McNichol, Max Gail, Stacey Nelkin
Votes: 100
47. The 52nd Annual Academy Awards (1980 TV Special)
News
Award of the American academy of cinematographic arts and sciences, from 1940th known as "Oscar", - American film award created in 1929 and traditionally handed to the figures of ... See full summary »
Director: Marty Pasetta | Stars: Johnny Carson, Nick Allder, Ann-Margret, Tamara Asseyev
Votes: 194
48. My Old Man (1979 TV Movie)
100 min | Drama
An unlucky horse trainer, Frank Butler, wins big at the track and buys his 16-year old daughter a horse to salvage their relationship. When frank is hurt prior to the opening race, Jo must go it alone.
Director: John Erman | Stars: Kristy McNichol, Warren Oates, Eileen Brennan, Joseph Maher
Votes: 122
49. Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon (1966– )
Not Rated | 1,290 min | News
The MDA Labor Day Telethon was an annual telethon held on Labor Day in the United States to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), which was founded in 1950 with hopes of gaining the American public's interest.
Stars: Jerry Lewis, Ed McMahon, Jack Jacobson, Tony Orlando
Votes: 136
50. Battle of the Network Stars II (1977 TV Special)
Family, Game-Show, Sport
Stars: Howard Cosell, Gabe Kaplan, LeVar Burton, Darleen Carr
Votes: 91