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1. Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)
Approved | 115 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A young New York socialite becomes interested in a young man who has moved into her apartment building, but her past threatens to get in the way.
Director: Blake Edwards | Stars: Audrey Hepburn, George Peppard, Patricia Neal, Buddy Ebsen
Votes: 191,975
2. The Manchurian Candidate (2004)
R | 129 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
In the midst of the Gulf War, soldiers are kidnapped and brainwashed for sinister purposes.
Director: Jonathan Demme | Stars: Denzel Washington, Liev Schreiber, Meryl Streep, Kimberly Elise
Votes: 116,539 | Gross: $65.96M
3. The Manchurian Candidate (1962)
PG-13 | 126 min | Drama, Thriller
An American POW in the Korean War is brainwashed as an unwitting assassin for an international Communist conspiracy.
Director: John Frankenheimer | Stars: Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, Janet Leigh, Angela Lansbury
Votes: 79,733
4. The Seven Year Itch (1955)
Not Rated | 105 min | Comedy, Romance
When his family goes away for the summer, a hitherto faithful husband with an overactive imagination is tempted by a beautiful neighbor.
Director: Billy Wilder | Stars: Marilyn Monroe, Tom Ewell, Evelyn Keyes, Sonny Tufts
Votes: 42,414 | Gross: $12.00M
5. 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
6. Goodbye Charlie (1964)
Approved | 116 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Womanizing Charlie is shot by an angry husband and falls in the sea. He arrives home after his memorial as a cute, amnesic woman. His old friend helps her/him.
Director: Vincente Minnelli | Stars: Tony Curtis, Debbie Reynolds, Pat Boone, Joanna Barnes
Votes: 2,021
7. How to Murder Your Wife (1965)
Approved | 118 min | Comedy
A dedicated bachelor drunkenly marries a young woman and immediately lives to regret it.
Director: Richard Quine | Stars: Jack Lemmon, Virna Lisi, Terry-Thomas, Eddie Mayehoff
Votes: 6,942 | Gross: $12.47M
8. What's My Line? (1950–1967)
30 min | Family, Game-Show
Four panelists must determine guests' occupations - and, in the case of famous guests, while blindfolded, their identity - by asking only "yes" or "no" questions.
Stars: John Daly, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf, Dorothy Kilgallen
Votes: 1,768
9. The Fourth Protocol (1987)
R | 119 min | Thriller
John Preston is a British Agent with the task of preventing the Russians detonating a nuclear explosion next to an American base in the UK. The Russians are hoping this will shatter the "special relationship" between the two countries.
Director: John Mackenzie | Stars: Michael Caine, Pierce Brosnan, Ned Beatty, Joanna Cassidy
Votes: 10,972 | Gross: $12.42M
10. Paris When It Sizzles (1964)
Approved | 110 min | Comedy, Romance
The sprightly young assistant of a Hollywood screenwriter helps him over his writer's block by acting out his fantasies of possible plots.
Director: Richard Quine | Stars: William Holden, Audrey Hepburn, Grégoire Aslan, Raymond Bussières
Votes: 9,447
11. Bus Stop (1956)
Approved | 96 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A naive but stubborn cowboy falls in love with a saloon singer and tries to take her away against her will to get married and live on his ranch in Montana.
Director: Joshua Logan | Stars: Marilyn Monroe, Don Murray, Arthur O'Connell, Betty Field
Votes: 12,762
12. 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
13. The Holcroft Covenant (1985)
R | 112 min | Action, Crime, Mystery
The son of a German General becomes part of a mysterious conspiracy to gain hidden Nazi funds.
Director: John Frankenheimer | Stars: Michael Caine, Anthony Andrews, Victoria Tennant, Lilli Palmer
Votes: 3,784 | Gross: $0.39M
14. The Next Best Thing (2000)
PG-13 | 108 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Abbie, tired of failed relationships, has a one-night-stand with her gay friend; they agree to raise the resulting baby together.
Director: John Schlesinger | Stars: Madonna, Rupert Everett, Benjamin Bratt, Illeana Douglas
Votes: 11,688 | Gross: $14.99M
15. The Lady Vanishes (1979)
PG | 95 min | Action, Comedy, Mystery
While travelling by rail in interwar Nazi Germany, a young socialite finds that a fellow female passenger has disappeared from the train, but nobody else remembers her having been on board.
Director: Anthony Page | Stars: Elliott Gould, Cybill Shepherd, Angela Lansbury, Herbert Lom
Votes: 2,987
16. 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
17. Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? (1957)
Not Rated | 93 min | Comedy, Romance
To save his career, a writer for television advertising wants a famous actress to endorse a lipstick. In return, he has to pretend to be her new lover.
Director: Frank Tashlin | Stars: Tony Randall, Jayne Mansfield, Betsy Drake, Joan Blondell
Votes: 4,082
18. Phffft (1954)
Approved | 88 min | Comedy, Romance
While pursing new companions, a former married couple keep running into each other all over town.
Director: Mark Robson | Stars: Judy Holliday, Jack Lemmon, Jack Carson, Kim Novak
Votes: 1,995
19. The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950–1955)
60 min | Comedy, Romance
This was a Colgate-sponsored comedy hour that featured many notable comedians and entertainers of the era as guest stars.
Stars: Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Al Goodman, Eddie Cantor
Votes: 588
20. Lord Love a Duck (1966)
Not Rated | 105 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A bright satirical comedy about an innocent high school girl granted her wishes by a student prodigy. A broad satire of teenage culture in the sixties, its targets ranging from progressive education to beach movies.
Director: George Axelrod | Stars: Roddy McDowall, Tuesday Weld, Lola Albright, Martin West
Votes: 1,813
21. Rally 'Round the Flag, Boys! (1958)
Approved | 106 min | Comedy
All about the citizens of Putnam's Landing and their reactions to an Army missile base in their backyard.
Director: Leo McCarey | Stars: Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Joan Collins, Jack Carson
Votes: 1,376
22. Au théâtre ce soir (1966–1990)
Comedy
Stars: Edward Sanderson, Bernard Durand, Robert Manuel, Jacques Ardouin
Votes: 71
23. Parkinson (1971–2007)
50 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Journalist Michael Parkinson interviews a broad range of the most famous people in the world.
Stars: Michael Parkinson, Marian Montgomery, Billy Connolly, Barry Humphries
Votes: 803
24. The Tonight Show Starring Jack Paar (1957–1962)
105 min | Comedy, Family, Talk-Show
Originally airing during late-night, Tonight Starring Jack Paar was an American talk show hosted by Jack Paar under the Tonight Show franchise from 1957 to 1962. After 1959, it was officially known as The Jack Paar Show.
Stars: Hugh Downs, Jose Melis, Jack Paar, Cliff Arquette
Votes: 324
25. Goodbye Charlie (1985 TV Movie)
30 min | Comedy
After falling to his death, a misogynistic ad executive comes back as a woman.
Director: Charlotte Brown | Stars: Suzanne Somers, John Davidson, Kathleen Wilhoite, Ray Buktenica
Votes: 21
26. The Secret Life of an American Wife (1968)
Approved | 92 min | Comedy
A bored housewife poses as a call girl for a movie star sex-symbol, hoping she can prove to her husband, the star's agent, that she is still desirable to other men and thereby, rekindle the spark in their marriage.
Director: George Axelrod | Stars: Walter Matthau, Anne Jackson, Patrick O'Neal, Edy Williams
Votes: 213
27. Looks Familiar (1970– )
Family, Game-Show, Talk-Show
Nostalgia based panel chat show.
Stars: Denis Norden, Bob Monkhouse, Arthur Askey, Ted Ray
Votes: 29
28. Gypsy (1965– )
30 min | Talk-Show
A morning television talk show hosted by Gypsy Rose Lee
Stars: Gypsy Rose Lee, June Havoc, Pat Carroll, Richard Deacon
Votes: 46
29. The Tammy Grimes Show (1966)
30 min | Comedy
A short-lived (4 episodes) series about a rich heiress who wants nothing more to do than spend money. But her Uncle Simon's keeping a tight hand on the wallet. Her twin brother Terrence and... See full summary »
Stars: Tammy Grimes, Dick Sargent, Hiram Sherman, Henry Jones
Votes: 32
30. Alta comedia (1965– )
120 min | Drama, Mystery, Romance
Stars: Fernando Soler, Sara García, Ruben Tuesta, Ignacio Quirós
Votes: 25
31. Backstory (2000– )
Documentary
As seen on AMC, "Backstory" is a series that takes a provocative and in-depth look at the making of popular motion pictures. Stars, directors, producers and other Hollywood players provide ... See full summary »
Stars: Rino Romano, Rudy Behlmer, Richard D. Zanuck, Red Buttons
Votes: 178
32. McLean and Company (1970–1974)
60 min | Talk-Show
Stars: Bob McLean, Tiny Tim, Peggy Fleming, Bob Smith
33. Probe and Night Beat (1956– )
60 min | Documentary, Talk-Show
Late night live show based in New York, the host interviewing politicians, social activists, writers, artists and scientists. The show changed its format from interviews to a panel of guests with the host as moderator.
Stars: Mike Wallace, John Wingate, Adam Clayton Powell Jr., Jacob Javits
34. The Irv Kupcinet Show (1953–1984)
Talk-Show
First talk show that featured interviews with celebrities from the worlds of politics, media and sports. Ran from 1953 to 1980, and hosted by newspaper columnist Irv Kupcinet, who became a pioneer in the television talk show genre.
Stars: Irv Kupcinet, Patty Duke, Bob Hope, Joan Crawford
Votes: 52
35. The Ben Hecht Show (1958–1959)
30 min | Talk-Show
Due to its sometimes controversial subject matter, the show only ran for 22 weeks. Hecht discussed a variety of subjects; often enraging some, engaging many. His comments were often entertaining, defiant, realistic and iconoclastic.
Stars: Ben Hecht, Monique van Vooren, Arthur 'Weegee' Fellig, Hy Stierman
36. Meine Frau erfährt kein Wort (1970 TV Movie)
100 min | Comedy
Richard Sherman must spend the summer alone, without his wife of seven years or his son. A beautiful girl moves into the apartment upstairs.
Director: Franz Josef Wild | Stars: Alexander Kerst, Luitgard Im, Gertraud Jesserer, Eric Pohlmann
37. Demeure chaste et pure (1967 TV Movie)
Director: Pierre Badel | Stars: Jean Richard, Marie-France Boyer, Nicole Maurey, Jenny Astruc
38. Just a Nimmo (1974–1978)
Talk-Show
Stars: Derek Nimmo, Christopher Lee, Diana Dors, Wilfrid Hyde-White
39. The Eyes Have It (II) (1948–1952)
30 min | Family, Game-Show
Stars: Conrad Nagel, John Daly, Ilka Chase, Kyle MacDonnell
40. Irving Berlin's Salute to America (1951 TV Special)
60 min | Music
Director: Grey Lockwood | Stars: Bil Baird, Cora Baird, Irving Berlin, William Callahan
41. Meine Frau erfährt kein Wort (1982 TV Movie)
88 min | Comedy, Family, Romance
After seven years of marriage, a man is left alone in the city for the summer - and meets an attractive girl.
Directors: Hansjörg Felmy, Heribert Wenk | Stars: Hansjörg Felmy, Claudia Wedekind, Erika Domenik, Ralf Wolter
42. The Manchurian Candidate Interviews (1988 Video)
8 min | Documentary, Short
Director John Frankenheimer, writer George Axelrod, and star Frank Sinatra discuss the making of their motion picture "The Manchurian Candidate".
Director: Drew Cummings | Stars: George Axelrod, John Frankenheimer, Frank Sinatra
Votes: 71
43. All in Fun (1952 TV Movie)
30 min | Music
Tom Ewell hosts a program of songs performed by some of the top recording artists of the early 1950s.
Director: John Peyser | Stars: Johnny Desmond, Tom Ewell, Betty Ann Grove, The Honeydreamers
44. Letzte Grüße, lieber Charlie (1971 TV Movie)
105 min | Comedy
Charlie, the insatiable womanizer, is dead. Or has he been reincarnated - as a girl?
Directors: C. Rainer Ecke, Friedhelm Kallina | Stars: Hans-Henning Heers, Brigitte Neumeister, Egon Kozna, Marianne Chappuis
45.
Studio One (1948–1958)
Episode:
Confessions of a Nervous Man
(1953)
51 min | Drama
On opening night, a playwright sits in a bar interacting with well-wishers and remembering the problems of getting a play ready for Broadway while anxiously awaiting the verdicts of the eight newspaper reviewers.
Director: Paul Nickell | Stars: George Axelrod, Art Carney, Jerome Kilty, Barbara Nichols
Votes: 36
46.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Episode dated 9 June 1971
(1971)
TV-G | 90 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, George Axelrod
47.
What's My Line? (1950–1967)
Episode:
Charles Atlas & Jane Powell
(1956)
Family, Game-Show
Director: Franklin Heller | Stars: Dorothy Kilgallen, Jack E. Leonard, Arlene Francis, George Axelrod
Votes: 28
48.
What's My Line? (1950–1967)
Episode:
George Axelrod & Vivian Blaine
(1955)
Family, Game-Show
Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf are this evening's panelists. Host and moderator, John Daly, greets the panel and asks them to don their masks for the first ... See full summary »
Director: Franklin Heller | Stars: Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf
Votes: 34
49.
Backstory (2000– )
Episode:
The Seven Year Itch
(2000)
24 min | Documentary
Wilder and Monroe do battle with the Hays Office to get a successful sex comedy onto the big screen.
Directors: Michele Farinola, Mimi Freedman | Stars: Rino Romano, Gerald Gardner, George Axelrod, Hugh Hefner
Votes: 48
50.
The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950–1955)
Episode:
Hosts: Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis; guest: Polly Bergen, Bob Fosse, Mary Ann Niles, Dick Stabile & his Orchestra
(1951)
50 min | Comedy, Romance
Polly Bergen, Mary Ann Niles, Bob Fosse, and Dick Stabile and his Orchestra.
Director: Ernest D. Glucksman | Stars: Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Polly Bergen, Mickey Bloom
Votes: 20