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1. The Facts of Life (1979–1988)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Mrs. Edna Garrett, housemother and dietitian at the Eastland School, teaches a group of girls in her charge how to solve those problems that every teenager has to face.
Stars: Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, Mindy Cohn, Nancy McKeon
Votes: 8,525
2. Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
The misadventures of a wealthy Manhattan family who adopted the children of their late African American housekeeper from Harlem.
Stars: Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Conrad Bain, Dana Plato
Votes: 12,399
3. Charles in Charge (1984–1990)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Charles, a college student, is a live-in housekeeper in the Powell household. Charles, along with his friend Buddy, attempts to juggle his studies, friendships, and duties to the family.
Stars: Scott Baio, Willie Aames, Nicole Eggert, Josie Davis
Votes: 6,636
4. The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
A nouveau riche, African-American family who move into a luxury apartment building develop close, if occasionally fractious, relationships with other tenants.
Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover
Votes: 10,606
5. One Day at a Time (1975–1984)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The misadventures of a divorced mother, her family and their building superintendent in Indianapolis.
Stars: Bonnie Franklin, Pat Harrington Jr., Valerie Bertinelli, Mackenzie Phillips
Votes: 5,182
6. Silver Spoons (1982–1987)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Ricky Stratton is a spoiled rich kid who lives the life that many kids dream of, but he still suffers from the problems that many teens do.
Stars: Ricky Schroder, Erin Gray, Joel Higgins, Franklyn Seales
Votes: 4,977
7. Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (1976–1977)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Romance
A small-town housewife struggles to cope with the increasingly bizarre and violent events unfolding around her.
Stars: Louise Lasser, Greg Mullavey, Mary Kay Place, Graham Jarvis
Votes: 1,451
8. Square Pegs (1982–1983)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
Patty Greene and Lauren Hutchinson, two awkward teenage girls, are desperate to fit in at Weemawee High School.
Stars: Sarah Jessica Parker, Amy Linker, Merritt Butrick, John Femia
Votes: 1,491
9. Hello, Larry (1979–1980)
30 min | Comedy
Larry Alder is a 44-year-old divorcee in Portland, Oregon, raising his two teenage daughters and hosting a call-in psychology radio show.
Stars: McLean Stevenson, Kim Richards, Joanna Gleason, Krista Errickson
Votes: 333
10. 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: 2,087
11. Sanford (1980–1981)
30 min | Comedy
The further adventures of Fred Sanford, featuring the old cast, except for Lamont; Fred has a new partner and a new girlfriend.
Stars: Redd Foxx, Dennis Burkley, Marguerite Ray, Clinton Derricks-Carroll
Votes: 417
12. Fernwood Tonight (1977)
30 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Set in the fictional small town of Fernwood, OH, the show parodies real talk shows, complete with a stage band, as well as the sort of fare one might expect from a small-town locally produced television program.
Stars: Martin Mull, Fred Willard, Frank De Vol, Tommy Tedesco
Votes: 789
13. 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: 1,255
14. The New Lassie (1989–1992)
30 min | Adventure, Family
The further adventures of the heroic Collie dog.
Stars: Dee Wallace, Christopher Stone, Will Estes, Wendy Cox
Votes: 539
15. Gloria (1982–1983)
30 min | Comedy
This spin-off of "All in the Family" features the further adventures of Gloria Stivic and her son Joey. She and Mike are separated and she's gotten a job in a veterinarian's office.
Stars: Sally Struthers, Burgess Meredith, Jo de Winter, Christian Jacobs
Votes: 211
16. Intimate Portrait (1990–2005)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography
Find out more about the women you love and admire who have made their mark in movies, music, politics, sports, and more in these "Intimate Portraits."
Stars: Linda Emond, Laurent Lederer, Lisa Friedman, Meredith Vieira
Votes: 420
17. Nothing Is Easy (1986–1987)
30 min | Comedy
A couple adopts a daughter, then conceives their son. When the social worker appears, they think she wants to take back the girl, but she tells them about other children who need them to be their adoptive parents.
Stars: Dee Wallace, Ke Huy Quan, Scott Grimes, Katie O'Neill
Votes: 51
18. The Boob Tube (1975)
R | 82 min | Comedy
In 'Live Action', young psychiatrist Henry Carstairs moves into an apartment building filled with lonely, sex starved women. This soap is interrupted several times by sexy ads.
Director: Christopher Odin | Stars: John Alderman, Colleen Brennan, Lyllah Torena, Elana Casey
Votes: 238
19. Forever Fernwood (1977–1978)
30 min | Comedy
After Mary Hartman left town with her policeman boyfriend, the focus shifted to her heartbroken ex-husband Tom and the rest of the oddball residents of Fernwood, Ohio.
Stars: Greg Mullavey, Mary Kay Place, Graham Jarvis, Dody Goodman
Votes: 86
20. Win Ben Stein's Money (1997–2002)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Contestants compete against each other and host Ben Stein for a chance to win money from Stein himself.
Stars: Ben Stein, Jimmy Kimmel, Nancy M. Pimental, Sal Iacono
Votes: 1,541
21. The Facts of Life Goes to Paris (1982 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 94 min | Comedy, Romance
The girls and Mrs. Garrett head to Paris. The girls are going to spend some time in the French counterpart of their school while Mrs. Garrett attends a cooking school. The girls were hoping... See full summary »
Director: Asaad Kelada | Stars: Charlotte Rae, Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, Mindy Cohn
Votes: 384
22. A Year at the Top (1977– )
30 min | Comedy
Greg and Paul are rock musicians who leave their home in Boise, Idaho for Hollywood. They find Frederick J. Hanover, a promoter who has found a lot of famous rock musicians.
Stars: Greg Evigan, Paul Shaffer, Gabriel Dell, Julie Cobb
Votes: 39
23. Checking In (1981– )
30 min | Comedy
The misadventures of Florence Johnson, a hotel maid who was previously seen serving the Jeffersons.
Stars: Marla Gibbs, Larry Linville, Liz Torres, Patrick Collins
Votes: 59
24. America 2-Night (1978)
30 min | Comedy
In the second-season version of "Fernwood 2Nite," the small-time talk show from Fernwood, Ohio has moved to Alta Coma, California, where it has taken on a more national flavor. This satire ... See full summary »
Stars: Martin Mull, Fred Willard, Bill Kirchenbauer, Frank De Vol
Votes: 346
25. Joe's World (1979–1980)
30 min | Comedy
Short-lived situation comedy about the owner of a house-painting contracting firm who is trying to support a wife and five children whose ages range from 9 to 23.
Stars: Ramon Bieri, K Callan, Christopher Knight, Melissa Sherman
Votes: 22
26. In the Beginning (1978)
30 min | Comedy
The relationship between a stuffed-shirt priest and a liberal nun that run a Baltimore mission.
Stars: McLean Stevenson, Olivia Barash, Jack Dodson, Priscilla Morrill
Votes: 22
27. The Young Captives (1959)
Approved | 61 min | Crime, Drama
Gripping melodrama about newlyweds involved with a psychopathic killer who holds them captive.
Director: Irvin Kershner | Stars: Steven Marlo, Luana Patten, Tom Selden, Joan Granville
Votes: 80
28. Hollywood a Go Go (1964–1966)
60 min | Music
Music-variety show based in Los Angeles, Califonia featuring many popular music stars. Initially a local program, it was quickly pick-up and released in first-run syndication nationwide by Four Star Television.
Stars: Deanna Mollner, The Sinners, The Challengers, Ray Peterson
Votes: 19
29. Out of the Blue (II) (1995– )
Comedy, Music
Stars: Paulo Benedeti, Veronica Blume, Carlos Conde, Jose Capote
Votes: 14
30. Malibu U. (1967)
30 min | Family, Music
Nelson starred as the dean of a fictional college called "Malibu U," where the biggest popular music stars of the 1960s performed once a week.
Stars: Ricky Nelson, Virginia Ann Lee, Patricia Wymer, Erin Gray
Votes: 18
31. Where the Girls Are (1968 TV Movie)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Directors: Bob Jarvis, David Winters | Stars: Noel Harrison, Don Adams, The Association, The Byrds
32. But Mother! (1979 TV Movie)
30 min | Comedy
Pilot for a comedy series that was not produced. Amy Johnston plays a struggling actress who is living with her mother, Dena Dietrich, who is a former madame.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Dena Dietrich, Amy Johnston, Gloria LeRoy, Philip Bruns
33. Miss Teen International Pageant (1967 TV Special)
60 min
Director: Bob Henry | Stars: Alice Alfheim, Betsabé Andrade Viteri, Ewa Aulin, Silvia Dionisio
34. The Oscar Levant Show (1958–1960)
Family, Music, Talk-Show
The talented Oscar Levant played the piano, and made interesting comments about varied subjects.
Stars: Oscar Levant, June Gale, Fred Astaire, Miyoshi Umeki
35. Truth Behind the Sitcom Scandals 5 (2000 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
Director: Brad Lachman | Stars: Tom Arnold, John Bowab, Al Burton, George Bush
36. Campus to Campus (1949–1950)
15 min | Music
Stars: Kay Tapscott, Jud Conlon's Rhythmaires, Larry Stevens, Bunny Bishop
37. Go!!! (1967 TV Movie)
60 min | Comedy, Music
A tuneful, jet-paced projection of what's happening tomorrow!
Director: Bob Henry | Stars: Debbie Reynolds, Cannonball Adderley, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Walter Brennan
38. Romp!!! (1968 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy, Music
A light hearted romp through the "where it's at" world of the young, their current fads and favorites and a look at tomorrow's fun.
Director: Al Burton | Stars: Steve Allen, Joey Bishop, Michael Blodgett, Celebration
39. Turn Ben Stein On (1999–2001)
30 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Slowpoke actor Ben Stein conducts one-on-one interviews.
Stars: Ben Stein, Alexander Payne, Carl Reiner, Bob Saget
Votes: 30
40. Chopsticks (1958 TV Special)
26 min | Short, Family, Game-Show
Stars: June Christy, Johnny Jacobs, Billy Preston, John Scott Trotter
41. TV Guide's Truth Behind the Sitcom Scandals 2 (2000 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
Director: Brad Lachman | Stars: Jim Backus, Betty A. Bridges, Todd Bridges, Al Burton
Votes: 15
42.
E! True Hollywood Story (1996– )
Episode:
Dana Plato
(1999)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography
A lifelong battle with drugs eventually claimed the life of actress Dana Plato.
Stars: Dana Plato, Linda Strain, Sandy Tietelman, Colee Viedelle-Smith
Votes: 42
43.
E! True Hollywood Story (1996– )
Episode:
Sixteen Candles
(2001)
TV-PG | Documentary, Biography
The documentary retrospective covered the John Hughes' classic teen angst film, "Sixteen Candles," with cast and crew interviews.
Stars: Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, Chris Gore, John Hughes
Votes: 34
44.
Intimate Portrait (1990–2005)
Episode:
Kim Fields
(2001)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography
Director: Lee Grant | Stars: Kim Fields, Al Burton, Linda Emond, Alexis Fields
Votes: 81
45.
E! True Hollywood Story (1996– )
Episode:
Diff'rent Strokes
(1998)
TV-PG | 120 min | Documentary, Biography
Profiles of actors Todd Bridges, Gary Coleman and Dana Plato, stars of the '80s sitcom "Different Strokes".
Stars: Conrad Bain, Stewart Bell, Betty A. Bridges, Jimmy Bridges
Votes: 35
46.
E! True Hollywood Story (1996– )
Episode:
The Facts of Life Girls
(1999)
TV-PG | Documentary, Biography
Identifying the NBC hit sitcom "The Facts of Life". Includes interviews, TV clips and, the girls' weight struggles during the run. The series was quietly canceled in 1988.
Stars: Mackenzie Astin, John Bowab, Al Burton, Mindy Cohn
Votes: 17
47.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
The Facts of Life
(2005)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Stars: Mackenzie Astin, John Bowab, Al Burton, George Clooney
Votes: 80
48.
America 2-Night (1978)
Episode:
Rolletti-Sherwood Wedding
(1978)
Comedy
Wedding of Tony Rolletti and Joanie Sherwood; Tom Waits interviewed;
Director: Marvin Kupfer | Stars: Martin Mull, Fred Willard, Frank De Vol, Bill Kirchenbauer
49.
America 2-Night (1978)
Episode:
Wedding Reception
(1978)
Comedy
Wedding reception of Tony Rolletti and Joanie Sherwood; Tom Waits appears again to sing; Chance Rolletti performs
Director: Marvin Kupfer | Stars: Martin Mull, Fred Willard, Frank De Vol, Bill Kirchenbauer
50.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
Ben Stein
(2001)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, History
Political speechwriter and commentator Ben Stein becomes well-known as a character actor and TV personality.
Stars: Carl Bernstein, Al Burton, Al Franken, Norman Lear
Votes: 95