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1. Gilligan's Island (1964–1992)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Four men and three women are stranded on an uncharted island following a torrential storm.
Stars: Bob Denver, Alan Hale Jr., Jim Backus, Natalie Schafer
Votes: 16,910
2. 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: 16,902
3. Pee-wee's Playhouse (1986–1991)
TV-Y | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Pee-Wee Herman and his friends have wacky, imaginative fun in his unique playhouse.
Stars: Paul Reubens, John Paragon, Phil Hartman, Laurence Fishburne
Votes: 5,311
4. Canadian Bacon (1995)
PG | 91 min | Action, Comedy
The U.S. President, low in the opinion polls, gets talked into raising his popularity by trying to start a cold war against Canada.
Director: Michael Moore | Stars: John Candy, Alan Alda, Rhea Perlman, Kevin Pollak
Votes: 18,002 | Gross: $0.18M
5. 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
6. The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! (1989)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Short, Action
The Mario Brothers, Princess Toadstool, and Toad go on various adventures while battling the evil King Koopa.
Stars: Lou Albano, Harvey Atkin, John Stocker, Danny Wells
Votes: 4,922
7. 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: 634
8. It's About Time (1966–1967)
30 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi
Two astronauts traveling faster than light go back in time to prehistoric Earth. Unable to return, they make friends with the "natives".
Stars: Frank Aletter, Jack Mullaney, Imogene Coca, Joe E. Ross
Votes: 578
9. Zoobilee Zoo (1986–1988)
TV-Y | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The adventures of various anthropomorphic animals as they face the challenges of life together.
Stars: Ben Vereen, Michael B. Moynahan, Stevie Vallance, Gary Schwartz
Votes: 612
10. Melissa (1995)
81 min | Drama
Melissa follows her dream of becoming a dancer all the way to New York City. But reality soon crushes her dreams forcing her to become a stripper to make ends meet. The seedy world of sex and drugs leads her into a dangerous love triangle.
Director: Steve Binder | Stars: Nicole Eggert, Rosemary Forsyth, Victor Slezak, Johnny La Spada
Votes: 148
11. Elvis: The Comeback Special (1968 TV Special)
Not Rated | 50 min | Documentary, Music, Musical
After making movies for many years, Elvis Presley makes a comeback tour in 1968.
Director: Steve Binder | Stars: Elvis Presley, D.J. Fontana, Charlie Hodge, Scotty Moore
Votes: 2,207
12. Shields and Yarnell (1977– )
48 min | Comedy, Family, Music
A variety show featuring the couple doing skits as robots- showcasing their unique ability - way before anyone was doing 'the robot'
Stars: Robert Shields, Lorene Yarnell Jansson, William Conrad, Spike Jones Jr.
Votes: 63
13. The Danny Kaye Show (1963–1967)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Primary focus on the multi-talented Kaye - singing and dancing his way through comedy skits and monologues - assisted by semi-regular guests, singers, dancers and orchestra.
Stars: Danny Kaye, Sally Stevens, Harvey Korman, Joyce Van Patten
Votes: 211
14. Christmas at Pee-wee's Playhouse (1988 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 49 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Pee-Wee Herman throws a Christmas party at his playhouse with his friends and some celebrity guests.
Directors: Wayne Orr, Paul Reubens | Stars: Paul Reubens, Kevin Carlson, Laurence Fishburne, Aaron Fletcher
Votes: 1,650
15. The T.A.M.I. Show (1964)
123 min | Documentary, Music
Surf pop duo Jan and Dean host this showcase of performances by popular rock and roll and R&B musicians of the era.
Director: Steve Binder | Stars: The Beach Boys, The Barbarians, Chuck Berry, The Blossoms
Votes: 1,011
16. An Innocent Love (1982 TV Movie)
100 min | Drama, Romance
A gifted 14-year-old junior at the University of Washington replies to an ad of a 19-year-old freshman to be her maths tutor, paving the way for a friendship and a silent first crush. Will the kind genius master the lessons of the heart?
Director: Roger Young | Stars: Melissa Sue Anderson, Doug McKeon, Steven Bauer, Kristoff St. John
Votes: 119
17. The Chevy Chase Show (1993– )
60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Chevy Chase hosts his own short-lived talk show.
Stars: Chevy Chase, Ron Russ, Robert Townsend, Robert De Niro
Votes: 276
18. Elvis Presley: The Searcher (2018)
TV-PG | 205 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Elvis Presley's evolution as a musician and a man.
Director: Thom Zimny | Stars: Steve Allen, Ann-Margret, Chet Atkins, Chris Bearde
Votes: 2,699
19. Give 'em Hell, Harry! (1975)
PG | 104 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
One-man show about the presidency of Harry S. Truman.
Directors: Steve Binder, Peter H. Hunt | Star: James Whitmore
Votes: 577 | Gross: $11.00M
20. Hullabaloo (1965–1966)
TV-G | 60 min | Family, Comedy, Music
Music showcase show featuring well-known musical artists as well as celebrity hosts and dancers.
Stars: Patrick Adiarte, Johnny Holliday, Suzanne Charny, Gene Castle
Votes: 167
21. Reinventing Elvis: The '68 Comeback (2023)
110 min | Documentary, Music
The story of the behind-the-scenes drama that took place during the making of Elvis Presley's iconic 1968 TV special.
Director: John Scheinfeld | Stars: Leslie Uggams, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Petula Clark
Votes: 367
22. The New Steve Allen Show (1961–1965)
48 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
It was a show basically about laughing until you were in tears, or just falling down, doubling over with laughter...a show for the whole family, with some of the funniest comic people on ... See full summary »
Stars: Steve Allen, Louis Nye, Johnny Jacobs, Les Brown and His Band of Renown
Votes: 95
23. 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: 50
24. The Mac Davis Show (1974–1976)
48 min | Music
Mac Davis welcomes primarily musical guests but also does comedic skits. A popular segment involves taking title suggestions from his audience and creating a song on the spot.
Stars: Mac Davis, Roy Clark, Loretta Swit, Jimmie 'JJ' Walker
Votes: 63
25. Rock Concert (1973–1980)
90 min | Music
Weekly late-night progressive rock bands, many very well known, with some soft-pop (later) and occasional comic routines.
Stars: Don Kirshner, Gary Mule Deer, The Village Idiots, Natural Gas
Votes: 114
26. The Big Show (1980)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Dick Clark was the weekly host. In the tradition of "The Ed Sullivan Show" singers, comedians and acrobats performing a wide variety of daredevil acts appeared on the show, which reportedly was broadcast live.
Stars: Dick Clark, Denise McKenna, John Aylesworth, Tina Roark
Votes: 34
27. Olivia (1978 TV Special)
60 min | Music
Director: Steve Binder | Stars: Olivia Newton-John, Andy Gibb, ABBA, Gary Frank
Votes: 73
28. Instant Family (1977 TV Movie)
30 min | Comedy
Two wifeless fathers decide to live under one roof with a combined five children.
Director: Russ Petranto | Stars: Lou Criscuolo, William Daniels, Wendy Fredericks, Ned Gill
Votes: 11
29. Aladdin on Ice (1995 TV Movie)
46 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
A retelling of the Disney film, Aladdin (1992). This was staged on ice, and featured songs and clips from the animated film.
Director: Steve Binder | Stars: Kurt Browning, Kristi Yamaguchi, Erick Avari, Jonathan Freeman
Votes: 179
30. Robert Shields: My Life as a Robot (2024)
87 min | Documentary
"No words" can describe him, literally. Robert Shields, one of the most unique performers of the century, performing for 2 Presidents a Queen while gaining the admiration of many of Hollywood's greats-all of it done without saying a word.
Directors: Mark C. Bonn, Christine Seibert Bonn | Stars: Steve Binder, Joanna Cassidy, Mac Davis, Merrick Hanna
Votes: 12
31. Lucy in London (1966 TV Movie)
60 min | Comedy
Lucy goes to hip London to experience all the current fads
Director: Steve Binder | Stars: Lucille Ball, Anthony Newley, Wilfrid Hyde-White, James Robertson Justice
Votes: 76
32. Stanley, the Ugly Duckling (1982 TV Short)
Not Rated | 30 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
A modernized take on the classic fairy tale that follows an ugly duckling who befriends a loner fox and learns a lesson about self-esteem.
Director: John Wilson | Stars: Susan Blu, Jack DeLeon, Wolfman Jack, Brian Cummings
Votes: 61
33. Father Guido Sarducci Goes to College (1985)
59 min | Comedy
Father Guido Sarducci (played by comic Don Novello), the "gossip columnist" for the Vatican City newspaper L'Osservatore Romano, relates the goings-on at the Vatican to college audiences.
Directors: Steve Binder, Dennis Rosenblatt | Stars: Don Novello, Billy Vera, Gunnar Magg
Votes: 34
34. Diana Ross Live from Central Park (1983 TV Special)
Not Rated | 108 min | Music
On July 21;1983;the legendary Diana Ross took the stage in New York's Central Park before an audience of over 800,000. Soon after the entertainer began;pouring rain and heavy wind ... See full summary »
Director: Steve Binder | Star: Diana Ross
Votes: 34
35. The 30th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1978 TV Special)
210 min | Reality-TV
Primetime Emmy Award is the main American award in area of television, annually handed by the American television academy.
Director: Clark Jones | Stars: Alan Alda, Jack Albertson, Robert Alda, Melissa Sue Anderson
Votes: 59
36. The Seven Ages of Elvis (2017)
90 min | Documentary
Seven different stages of Elvis's career which connects his achievements to his life and what it means to history.
Director: David Upshal | Stars: Elvis Presley, Michael Bertrand, Steve Binder, Mac Davis
Votes: 108
37. You Don't Own Me: Lesley Gore and the Song That Said It All
Documentary | Post-production
Director: Robert Small | Stars: Shirley Manson, Quincy Jones, Lesley Gore, Ann Wilson
38. The Carson Podcast (2014 Podcast Series)
Talk-Show
Host Mark Malkoff talks with guests about legendary talk show host Johnny Carson. Guests include stand-up comics who debuted on the Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, individuals that ... See full summary »
Stars: Mark Malkoff, Paul Block, Bill Carter, Carl Reiner
39. Tales from the Whoop: Hot Rod Brown Class Clown (1990 TV Movie)
Family
A dismayed tween avenges to pass an elementary test with an angel's help.
Director: Rocco Urbisci | Stars: Daniel Collins, Roger Eschbacher, Gloria Gifford, Whoopi Goldberg
Votes: 48
40. The 33rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1981 TV Special)
Primetime Emmy Award is the main American award in area of television, annually handed by the American television academy.
Director: Steve Binder | Stars: Mason Adams, Jed Allan, Loni Anderson, Bea Arthur
Votes: 71
41. Barry Manilow: Big Fun on Swing Street (1988 TV Special)
60 min | Music
Barry Manilow and friends perform 1940s songs updated with a 1980s flair.
Director: Steve Binder | Stars: Barry Manilow, Michael Blakey, Stanley Clarke, Kid Creole
Votes: 18
42. The Steve Allen Comedy Hour (1967– )
60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stars: Steve Allen, Jayne Meadows, Ruth Buzzi, Louis Nye
Votes: 26
43. Rifftrax: The Star Wars Holiday Special (2007)
104 min | Comedy
Mike Nelson, Kevin Murphy, and Bill Corbett try to make sense of the alarming characters and nightmarish performances that make up the infamous "The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978)".
Director: Steve Binder | Stars: Art Carney, Diahann Carroll, Bill Corbett, Harvey Korman
Votes: 102
44. Elvis: One Night with You (1985 TV Special)
42 min | Music
The unedited Elvis's performance marking his comeback in '68, before a small audience, that would become a TV Special known as The NBC Comeback Special.
Director: Steve Binder | Stars: Elvis Presley, Scotty Moore, D.J. Fontana, Charlie Hodge
Votes: 113
45. Petula (1968 TV Special)
60 min | Music
A taped television showcase for Petula Clark, in which she sings a number of her hit songs. Harry Belafonte is her guest.
Director: Steve Binder | Stars: Petula Clark, Harry Belafonte, Stan Mazin
Votes: 34
46. The Paul Ryan Show (1977–1992)
Talk-Show
The Paul Ryan Show footage collection consists of nearly 700 half-hour long, in-depth, one-on-one interviews with many of the biggest names in television.
Stars: Paul Ryan, Lainie Kazan, Gilbert Cates, John Ritter
Votes: 12
47. Reflections on Ice: Michelle Kwan Skates to the Music of Disney's 'Mulan' (1998 TV Movie)
Drama, Family, Musical
A retelling of the Disney film, Mulan (1998), using animated clips and songs from the film, but this version was staged on ice.
Director: Steve Binder | Stars: Michelle Kwan, Philippe Candeloro, Michael Weiss, Christina Aguilera
Votes: 52
48. The 36th Primetime Emmy Awards (1984 TV Special)
Primetime Emmy Award is the main American award in area of television, annually handed by the American television academy.
Director: Steve Binder | Stars: Tom Selleck, Jane Alexander, Debbie Allen, Steve Allen
Votes: 19
49. Mystery Magical Special (1988 TV Movie)
23 min | Family, Mystery
Marc Summers and a trio of kids are locked inside a mysterious magician's club occupied by the world's best illusionists.
Director: Steven J. Santos | Stars: Marc Summers, Shiri Appleby, Jonathan Brandis, Trenton Teigen
Votes: 56
50. The Motown Revue Starring Smokey Robinson (1985– )
60 min | Music
Stars: Cheryl Felicia Rhoads, Vanity, Ricky Nelson, Ray Charles
Votes: 17