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1. The Truman Show (1998)
PG | 103 min | Comedy, Drama
An insurance salesman discovers his whole life is actually a reality TV show.
Director: Peter Weir | Stars: Jim Carrey, Ed Harris, Laura Linney, Noah Emmerich
Votes: 1,198,560 | Gross: $125.62M
2. Happy Days (1974–1984)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Music
The Cunningham family live through the 1950s with help and guidance from lovable and almost superhuman greaser Fonzie.
Stars: Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, Marion Ross, Tom Bosley
Votes: 21,119
3. The Cosby Show (1984–1992)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Romance
The goings-on in the life of a successful African-American family.
Stars: Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashad, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Tempestt Bledsoe
Votes: 36,405
4. All in the Family (1971–1979)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
A working class man constantly squabbles with his family over the important issues of the day.
Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 18,697
5. Taxi (1978–1983)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The staff of a New York City taxicab company go about their job while they dream of greater things.
Stars: Judd Hirsch, Jeff Conaway, Danny DeVito, Marilu Henner
Votes: 15,869
6. The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–1977)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The lives and trials of a young single woman and her friends, both at work and at home.
Stars: Mary Tyler Moore, Edward Asner, Gavin MacLeod, Valerie Harper
Votes: 10,184
7. Phone Booth (2002)
R | 81 min | Crime, Thriller
Publicist Stuart Shepard finds himself trapped in a phone booth, pinned down by an extortionist's sniper rifle. Unable to leave or receive outside help, Stuart's negotiation with the caller leads to a jaw-dropping climax.
Director: Joel Schumacher | Stars: Colin Farrell, Kiefer Sutherland, Forest Whitaker, Radha Mitchell
Votes: 286,037 | Gross: $46.57M
8. The Partridge Family (1970–1974)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Music
The humorous adventures of a family of pop musicians.
Stars: Shirley Jones, David Cassidy, Susan Dey, Danny Bonaduce
Votes: 4,784
9. The War of the Roses (1989)
R | 116 min | Comedy, Romance
A married couple tries everything to drive each other out of the house in a vicious divorce battle.
Director: Danny DeVito | Stars: Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner, Danny DeVito, Marianne Sägebrecht
Votes: 57,437 | Gross: $86.89M
10. The Odd Couple (1970–1975)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
Two men, a neat freak and a slob separated from their wives, have to live together despite their differences.
Stars: Tony Randall, Jack Klugman, Al Molinaro, Penny Marshall
Votes: 7,189
11. The Tuxedo (2002)
PG-13 | 98 min | Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi
A hapless chauffeur must take a comatose Secret Agent's place using his special gadget-laden tuxedo.
Director: Kevin Donovan | Stars: Jackie Chan, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jason Isaacs, Debi Mazar
Votes: 88,754 | Gross: $50.55M
12. Jekyll and Hyde... Together Again (1982)
R | 87 min | Comedy, Music, Sci-Fi
Dr Daniel Jekyll researching into drugs that would help mankind avoid surgery discovers a white powder that unleashes the animal in every man, and in his case turning him from a shy and ... See full summary »
Director: Jerry Belson | Stars: Mark Blankfield, Bess Armstrong, Krista Errickson, Tim Thomerson
Votes: 1,407 | Gross: $3.79M
13. Rhoda (1974–1978)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
In this spin-off of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," Rhoda Morgenstern leaves best pal Mary Richards and her other friends in Minneapolis, Minn., to try her luck in Manhattan.
Stars: Valerie Harper, Julie Kavner, Lorenzo Music, David Groh
Votes: 2,922
14. 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: 2,507
15. Head of State (2003)
PG-13 | 95 min | Comedy
When a presidential candidate dies unexpectedly in the middle of the campaign, Washington, D.C. alderman Mays Gilliam is unexpectedly picked as his replacement.
Director: Chris Rock | Stars: Chris Rock, Bernie Mac, Lynn Whitfield, Dylan Baker
Votes: 21,245 | Gross: $37.79M
16. Amen (1986–1991)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Rev. Rueben Gregory, finds dealing with the headstrong, opinionated, and unethical Deacon Ernest Frye--who works as a lawyer when not tending to church business--won't make his job easy.
Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Roz Ryan
Votes: 2,342
17. The Bill Engvall Show (2007–2009)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family
A sitcom revolving around the life of therapist Bill Pearson and his family.
Stars: Bill Engvall, Nancy Travis, Jennifer Lawrence, Graham Patrick Martin
Votes: 2,058
18. The Survivors (1983)
R | 103 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Having both lost their jobs, two strangers become unlikely friends after a run in with a would be robber, who is actually a hitman with a grudge against the two.
Director: Michael Ritchie | Stars: Walter Matthau, Robin Williams, Jerry Reed, James Wainwright
Votes: 5,739 | Gross: $14.00M
19. I.Q. (1994)
PG | 100 min | Comedy, Romance
A mechanic romances the mathematician niece of physicist Albert Einstein, with help from him and his friends.
Director: Fred Schepisi | Stars: Tim Robbins, Meg Ryan, Walter Matthau, Lou Jacobi
Votes: 26,647 | Gross: $26.37M
20. No Small Affair (1984)
R | 102 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
16-year-old Charles loves to photograph. A cute girl's photo ends up in his camera. He later sees the older Laura singing in a bar. He takes many more photos of her and ends seeing her again, wishing to help her career.
Director: Jerry Schatzberg | Stars: Jon Cryer, Demi Moore, George Wendt, Peter Frechette
Votes: 2,483 | Gross: $4.99M
21. Davis Rules (1991–1992)
30 min | Comedy
Dwight Davis, a widower and grade-school principal, is raising three sons with help from his wacky father Gunny.
Stars: Randy Quaid, Luke Edwards, Tamayo Otsuki, Nathan Watt
Votes: 221
22. Phenom (1993–1994)
30 min | Comedy
A young tennis pro must face life's challenges with her single mother, her spoiled little sister, her insecure brother and her overbearing coach.
Stars: Judith Light, Angela Goethals, Ashley Johnson, Todd Louiso
Votes: 249
23. What Planet Are You From? (2000)
R | 105 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi
A human-looking alien from a highly advanced but emotionless all-male society is sent to Earth to impregnate a woman and bring the child back to their planet. The alien ends up falling in love there. A suspicious F.A.A. Agent targets him.
Director: Mike Nichols | Stars: Garry Shandling, Annette Bening, John Goodman, Greg Kinnear
Votes: 9,851 | Gross: $6.29M
24. Phyllis (1975–1977)
30 min | Comedy
Mary Richards' landlady, Phyllis Lindstrom, moves back to her hometown of San Francisco with her teenage daughter Bess following the sudden death of her husband, Lars.
Stars: Cloris Leachman, Henry Jones, Jane Rose, Carmine Caridi
Votes: 511
25. Grand (1990)
30 min | Comedy
The series chronicles the goings-on of various people in a small Pennsylvanian town which is renowned for its piano company.
Stars: Pamela Reed, Bonnie Hunt, John Neville, Joel Murray
Votes: 215
26. Best of the West (1981–1982)
30 min | Comedy, Western
The Wild West misadventures of a mild-mannered store owner turned town Marshal.
Stars: Joel Higgins, Carlene Watkins, Meeno Peluce, Valri Bromfield
Votes: 277
27. The Associates (1979–1980)
30 min | Comedy
The working lives of three neophyte lawyers.
Stars: Wilfrid Hyde-White, Martin Short, Alley Mills, Joe Regalbuto
Votes: 97
28. The Little People (1972–1974)
30 min | Comedy
Follows father and daughter pediatrician duo as they run a free clinic in Hawaii.
Stars: Brian Keith, Shelley Fabares, Victoria Young, Roger Bowen
Votes: 82
29. I Married Dora (1987–1988)
30 min | Comedy
A widowed white-collar professional with two children marries his Hispanic housekeeper so she will not be deported. They must do everything to keep everyone from discovering the truth. Will... See full summary »
Stars: Elizabeth Peña, Daniel Hugh Kelly, Sanford Jensen, Juliette Lewis
Votes: 127
30. Twenty Good Years (2006– )
30 min | Comedy
Two aging guys decide to make the most out of the next twenty years of their lives.
Stars: John Lithgow, Jeffrey Tambor, Heather Burns, Jake Sandvig
Votes: 287
31. Fast Lane Blues (1978 TV Movie)
60 min | Comedy
An oil company, headed by a man named Major, sponsors an amateur cross country car race for a million dollar pot of gold.
Director: Jerry Thorpe | Stars: Bert Parks, Talia Balsam, Tony Danza, Bart Braverman
32. When Your Lover Leaves (1983 TV Movie)
100 min | Comedy
Comedy about a woman dumped by her married boyfriend who gets involved in a short-lived relationship with a neighbor. When that also doesn't work out, she decides she must first do something to please herself.
Director: Jeff Bleckner | Stars: Valerie Perrine, Betty Thomas, David Ackroyd, Ed O'Neill
Votes: 38
33. Young Guy Christian (1979 TV Movie)
30 min | Comedy
Fiendish Dr. Gasss has kidnapped six Miss Planet contestants, leaving the inept spy and Playboy socialite Guy Christian to rescue them (with his robotic partner Junkman), if he's not too busy.
Director: Stuart Margolin | Stars: Barry Bostwick, Shelley Long, Richard Karron, Pat Morita
Votes: 8
34. The 37th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1985 TV Special)
The prime time Emmy Awards honoring the best of the 1984-1985 television season.
Director: Jeff Margolis | Stars: John Addison, Harry Anderson, Bea Arthur, Karen Arthur
Votes: 22
35. There's Always Room (1977 TV Movie)
30 min | Comedy
Maureen Stapleton was a struggling greeting card poet who made extra money letting rooms in her massive house to paying guests of various personalities who became a surrogate family to each other.
Director: Robert Moore | Stars: Royce D. Applegate, Woodrow Chambliss, Conrad Janis, Barry Nelson
36. Mixed Nuts (1977 TV Movie)
30 min | Comedy
The funny adventures of a group of patients living at the Rosewood State Psychiatric Center.
Directors: Jerry Belson, Peter H. Hunt | Stars: Zohra Lampert, Emory Bass, Conchata Ferrell, Beans Morocco
Votes: 10
37. Sheena Easton: Ice Out in the Rain (1982 Music Video)
5 min | Music
Director: Steve Barron | Star: Sheena Easton
Votes: 8
38. Maxi Priest: Human Work of Art (1990 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Maxi Priest performs in the music video "Human Work of Art" from the album "Bonafide" recorded for Charisma Records. The music video begins with a spinning umbrella. Maxi Priest sings and ... See full summary »
Star: Maxi Priest
39.
Amen (1986–1991)
Episode:
Pilot
(1986)
TV-14 | Comedy
Ernest Frye, a holier-than-thou Deacon, is seeking a new minister for the First Community church.
Director: Stan Lathan | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Barbara Montgomery
Votes: 45
40.
The Associates (1979–1980)
Episode:
A Date with Johnny
(1980)
23 min | Comedy
Johnny goes on a date with a married co-worker.
Director: Tony Mordente | Stars: Wilfrid Hyde-White, Martin Short, Alley Mills, Joe Regalbuto
41.
The Associates (1979–1980)
Episode:
Danko's a Daddy
(1980)
23 min | Comedy
Danko decides to sue for regular visitation when the mother of his child restricts how often Johnny can see his offspring.
Director: James Burrows | Stars: Wilfrid Hyde-White, Martin Short, Alley Mills, Joe Regalbuto
42.
The Associates (1979–1980)
Episode:
The Deadly Serve
(1979)
23 min | Comedy
Eliot accidentally kills a partner in a game of squash.
Director: Tony Mordente | Stars: Wilfrid Hyde-White, Martin Short, Alley Mills, Joe Regalbuto
43.
The Associates (1979–1980)
Episode:
Eliot's Revenge
(1980)
23 min | Comedy
Eliot Streeter is handed a case where a newspaper reporter has printed information that the Department of Defense. It looks like he would win the case in a walk, except for a huge problem: ... See full summary »
Director: James Burrows | Stars: Wilfrid Hyde-White, Martin Short, Alley Mills, Joe Regalbuto
Votes: 12
44.
The Associates (1979–1980)
Episode:
Is Romance Dead?
(1979)
23 min | Comedy
Tucker uses tips from a book on romance to try and impress Sara.
Director: Tony Mordente | Stars: Wilfrid Hyde-White, Martin Short, Alley Mills, Joe Regalbuto
Votes: 10
45.
The Associates (1979–1980)
Episode:
Mr. Marshall's Love Affair
(1979)
23 min | Comedy
The associates are curious when a lady from Mr. Marshall's distant past turns up in the office. But she's not the type they're expecting.
Director: Tony Mordente | Stars: Wilfrid Hyde-White, Martin Short, Alley Mills, Joe Regalbuto
46.
The Associates (1979–1980)
Episode:
The Censors
(1980)
23 min | Comedy
Tucker defends a network censor being sued by a producer.
Director: Tony Mordente | Stars: Wilfrid Hyde-White, Martin Short, Alley Mills, Joe Regalbuto
Votes: 14
47.
The Associates (1979–1980)
Episode:
The First Day
(1979)
30 min | Comedy
The associates learn the ropes on their first day while the founder of the firm considers taking on a new partner.
Director: James Burrows | Stars: Wilfrid Hyde-White, Martin Short, Alley Mills, Joe Regalbuto
Votes: 15
48.
The Associates (1979–1980)
Episode:
The Out of Town Trip
(1980)
23 min | Comedy
The associates defend the head of a tire company accused of misusing funds, while Leslie quits the firm thinking it represents criminals.
Director: Tom Trbovich | Stars: Wilfrid Hyde-White, Martin Short, Alley Mills, Joe Regalbuto
Votes: 9
49.
The Associates (1979–1980)
Episode:
The Party
(1980)
23 min | Comedy
Leslie falls for a teacher who despises conservative lawyers.
Director: James Burrows | Stars: Wilfrid Hyde-White, Martin Short, Alley Mills, Joe Regalbuto
50.
The Associates (1979–1980)
Episode:
Tucker's Co-Op
(1980)
23 min | Comedy
Tucker moves into the apartment below Marshall, who shows up unexpectedly.
Director: Charlotte Brown | Stars: Wilfrid Hyde-White, Martin Short, Alley Mills, Joe Regalbuto