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1. Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The misadventures of a cantankerous junk dealer and his frustrated son.
Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, LaWanda Page, Don Bexley
Votes: 10,800
2. Punky Brewster (1984–1988)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Young Punky Brewster is abandoned with her dog, Brandon, in a supermarket. When she befriends Henry Warnimont, her new family life begins.
Stars: Soleil Moon Frye, George Gaynes, Cherie Johnson, Sandy
Votes: 6,106
3. Santa Barbara (1984–1993)
TV-PG | 45 min | Drama, Romance
In Santa Barbara, California, the fascinating lives of the wealthy Capwells revolve around the Lockridge, the rival family, and other more modest families such as the Andrades and the Perkins, whose fates know the same torments.
Stars: A Martinez, Marcy Walker, Nancy Lee Grahn, Jed Allan
Votes: 2,836
4. 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: 4,241
5. Chico and the Man (1974–1978)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
The relationship between a cranky old mechanic and a twentysomething Chicano.
Stars: Jack Albertson, Scatman Crothers, Freddie Prinze, Della Reese
Votes: 1,231
6. The Red Skelton Hour (1951–1971)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy
A comedy-themed variety show, hosted by the popular comedian Red Skelton. It run with no interruption from 1951 to 1971. From 1956 to 1962, the show's head writer was Sherwood Schwartz, who... See full summary »
Stars: Red Skelton, David Rose and His Orchestra, Art Gilmore, Tom Hansen Dancers
Votes: 1,391
7. The Midnight Special (1972–1981)
90 min | Music, Talk-Show
Late night rock and pop music performances are featured.
Stars: Wolfman Jack, Helen Reddy, Donna Summer, Gladys Knight
Votes: 381
8. 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
9. Password Plus (1979–1982)
TV-G | 30 min | Family, Game-Show
Revised version of the verenable Goodson-Todman game show, where celebrity-contestant teams try to convey passwords.
Stars: Allen Ludden, Tom Kennedy, Bill Cullen, Gene Wood
Votes: 287
10. Jennifer Slept Here (1983–1984)
30 min | Comedy
The wealthy Elliot family has just moved into the home of late screen legend Jennifer Farrell. But Jennifer is still around - as a ghost that only their son Joey can see.
Stars: Ann Jillian, John P. Navin Jr., Brandon Maggart, Glenn Scarpelli
Votes: 177
11. Flip (1970–1974)
60 min | Comedy, Music
A variety show from the 1970s hosted by Flip Wilson that showcased skits, music and =appearances by "Geraldine Jones".
Stars: Flip Wilson, Tim Conway, George Carlin, Roy Clark
Votes: 1,070
12. Match Game/Hollywood Squares Hour (1983–1984)
TV-PG | 60 min | Game-Show
Afternoon game show which combined elements of two classic game shows "Match Game" and "Hollywood Squares" into one.
Stars: Gene Rayburn, Jon 'Bowzer' Bauman, Gene Wood, Nedra Volz
Votes: 220
13. Sale of the Century (1983–1989)
TV-G | 30 min | Family, Game-Show
Updated version of the 1969-1974 NBC game show. Three contestants competed to answer trivia questions, with scoring in dollars. The game was interrupted at certain intervals for Instant ... See full summary »
Stars: Jim Perry, Summer Bartholomew, Lou Mulford, Don Morrow
Votes: 180
14. The Bob Hope Show (1950– )
60 min | Comedy, Family, Talk-Show
The Bob Hope Show hosted by Bob Hope.
Stars: Bob Hope, Les Brown, Les Brown and His Band of Renown, Peter Leeds
Votes: 263
15. 3 Girls 3 (1977)
60 min | Comedy
A ground breaking variety show with Debbie Allen, Ellen Foley, and Mimi Kennedy.
Stars: Debbie Allen, Ellen Foley, Mimi Kennedy, Warren Burton
Votes: 28
16. Mama Malone (1984)
30 min
Italian-American homemaker Renata Malone hosts a live cooking show from her home in a fourth-floor apartment in Brooklyn. The action is constantly interrupted by a procession of zany ... See full summary »
Stars: Lila Kaye, Randee Heller, Evan Richards, Don Amendolia
Votes: 26
17. Gideon (1971 TV Movie)
90 min | Drama
The Angel of God and an ordinary shepherd named Gideon debate obedience versus disobedience to God.
Director: George Schaefer | Stars: Peter Ustinov, José Ferrer, Arnold Moss, Eric Christmas
Votes: 37
18. NBC Children's Theatre (1963–1973)
Family
Stars: Bill Cosby, Fran Allison, Heidi Coe, Sterling Holloway
Votes: 25
19. The 44th Annual Academy Awards (1972 TV Special)
News
Award of the American academy of cinematographic arts and sciences, from 1940 known as "Oscar", - American film award created in 1929 and traditionally handed to the figures of ... See full summary »
Director: Marty Pasetta | Stars: Ann-Margret, Desi Arnaz Jr., Karen Black, Yvonne Blake
Votes: 128
20. The Andy Williams Show (1969–1971)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Coming back to television after taking a year off, Andy Williams hosted this musical/comedy variety show. While his earlier programs had stuck with more traditional music, this new show ... See full summary »
Stars: Allan Blye, Andy Williams, Janos Prohaska, The Osmonds
Votes: 104
21. Blockbusters (1980–1982)
TV-G | 30 min | Family, Game-Show
Game show which sought to resolve the question, "Are two heads better than one?" A single contestant competed against a team of two (related in some way but not married) to answer general ... See full summary »
Stars: Bill Cullen, Bob Hilton, Rich Jeffries, Jolene Rae Harrington
Votes: 118
22. The Richard Pryor Special? (1977 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Richard Pryor wanders around the NBC Studio, encountering various eccentrics. Meanwhile, the Reverend James L. White, the Ugandan dictator Idi Amin Dada and others are taping their own segments.
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Richard Pryor, Maya Angelou, Shirley Hemphill, LaWanda Page
Votes: 86
23. An Evening with Julie Andrews and Harry Belafonte (1969 TV Special)
60 min | Music
Director: Gower Champion | Stars: Julie Andrews, Harry Belafonte, Michel Legrand
Votes: 20
24. The Anthony Newley Show (1971 TV Special)
60 min | Music
Director: Tony Charmoli | Stars: Diahann Carroll, Liza Minnelli, Anthony Newley
25. Bing Crosby and Carol Burnett: Together Again for the First Time (1969 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Director: Grey Lockwood | Stars: Carol Burnett, Roy Clark, Bing Crosby, Juliet Prowse
Votes: 8
26. G.I.T. on Broadway (1969 TV Special)
60 min | Musical
After their successful colaboration in 1968's "T.C.B." TV special, Diana Ross and The Supremes join The Temptations one more time. This time, the two super-groups not only sing but act in ... See full summary »
Director: Grey Lockwood | Stars: Diana Ross, Mary Wilson, Cindy Birdsong, Paul Williams
Votes: 16
27. Texaco Star Theater: Opening Night (1982 TV Special)
90 min | Musical
A tune-filled salute to the American musical theater.
Director: Marty Pasetta | Stars: Debbie Allen, Steve Allen, Ken Berry, Carol Burnett
Votes: 23
28.
The Andy Williams Show (1969–1971)
Episode:
Episode #2.2
(1970)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Andy Williams welcomes guests: Liberace, Jonathan Winters, Billy Daniels, Charlie Callas and Ike & Tina Turner.
Stars: Andy Williams, Allan Blye, Charlie Callas, Billy Daniels
29.
The Andy Williams Show (1969–1971)
Episode:
Episode #2.1
(1970)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Director: Art Fisher | Stars: Andy Williams, Barbara Bain, Allan Blye, Charlie Callas
Votes: 9
30.
The Andy Williams Show (1969–1971)
Episode:
Episode #2.16
(1971)
Comedy, Music
In this episode of Andy Williams' musical variety show he welcomes guests Lorne Greene, Elton John, Ray Charles and Cass Elliott. Featured is an Agatha Christie-like whodunnit set on a train titled "Siberian Express."
Stars: Allan Blye, Ray Charles, Cass Elliot, Lorne Greene
31.
Chico and the Man (1974–1978)
Episode:
This Hallowed Garage
(1975)
TV-G | Comedy
Ed refuses to yield to pressure when his garage is set to be demolished.
Director: Jack Donohue | Stars: Jack Albertson, Freddie Prinze, Scatman Crothers, Ronny Graham
Votes: 15
32.
Flip (1970–1974)
Episode:
Episode #4.4
(1973)
Comedy, Music
Joan Rivers acts as a superstitious gambler who wants Flip's seat at the blackjack table which he's reluctant to give up. Then Flip becomes a street painter trying to make it big with Redd as his subject. Helen sings.
Director: Tim Kiley | Stars: Flip Wilson, Redd Foxx, Helen Reddy, Joan Rivers
33.
Jennifer Slept Here (1983–1984)
Episode:
Boo
(1983)
30 min | Comedy
Jennifer's mother who's also a ghost shows up. And she keeps going on and on of how when Jennifer didn't acknowledge her when she won an award. And when Jennifer doesn't tell her she's ... See full summary »
Director: John Bowab | Stars: Ann Jillian, John P. Navin Jr., Brandon Maggart, Glenn Scarpelli
34.
Jennifer Slept Here (1983–1984)
Episode:
Calendar Girl
(1983)
30 min | Comedy
Joey's father wants to auction off a nude photo of Jennifer.
Director: John Bowab | Stars: Ann Jillian, John P. Navin Jr., Brandon Maggart, Glenn Scarpelli
35.
Jennifer Slept Here (1983–1984)
Episode:
Do You Take This Ghost?
(1984)
30 min | Comedy
Jennifer plans to marry a handsome ghost who may be unfaithful.
Director: Alan Myerson | Stars: Ann Jillian, John P. Navin Jr., Brandon Maggart, Glenn Scarpelli
36.
Jennifer Slept Here (1983–1984)
Episode:
Not with My Date You Don't
(1983)
30 min | Comedy
Joey and Marc are rivals for a pretty, popular girl.
Director: John Bowab | Stars: Ann Jillian, John P. Navin Jr., Brandon Maggart, Glenn Scarpelli
37.
Jennifer Slept Here (1983–1984)
Episode:
Take, Jennifer Please
(1984)
30 min | Comedy
Jennifer tries to prove to Joey's family that she exists.
Director: Charles S. Dubin | Stars: Ann Jillian, John P. Navin Jr., Brandon Maggart, Glenn Scarpelli
38.
The Midnight Special (1972–1981)
Episode:
Pilot
(1972)
Music, Talk-Show
John Denver guest hosted this Pilot (Episode 1) with guests that included: Mama Cass, The Everly Brothers, The Isley Brothers, Harry Chapin, Linda Ronstadt, Argent and Helen Reddy. The ... See full summary »
Director: Stan Harris | Stars: John Denver, Aster Argent, Harry Chapin, David Clayton-Thomas
Votes: 25
39.
Punky Brewster (1984–1988)
Episode:
Bye Bye, My
(1984)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Henry throws out Punky's worn-out old doll after the children's attempt to repair it fails. This upsets Punky, so Henry searches throughout the city to find it.
Director: Art Dielhenn | Stars: George Gaynes, Soleil Moon Frye, Susie Garrett, Cherie Johnson
Votes: 46
40.
Punky Brewster (1984–1988)
Episode:
Dog Dough Afternoon
(1984)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Punky and Cherie start a dog grooming business so that they can help make ends meet in their respective homes.
Director: Art Dielhenn | Stars: George Gaynes, Soleil Moon Frye, Susie Garrett, Cherie Johnson
Votes: 47
41.
Punky Brewster (1984–1988)
Episode:
Fenster Hall: Part 1
(1985)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Punky catches a boy breaking into her room and stealing from her. Henry takes the boy to Fenster Hall where Mike Fulton, one of the workers there, tries to bond with him.
Director: Art Dielhenn | Stars: George Gaynes, Soleil Moon Frye, Susie Garrett, Cherie Johnson
Votes: 51
42.
Punky Brewster (1984–1988)
Episode:
Fenster Hall: Part 2
(1985)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy, Family
T.C.'s criminal mentor, Blade, sends him back to Fenster Hall to steal the money from the upcoming benefit auction.
Director: Art Dielhenn | Stars: George Gaynes, Soleil Moon Frye, Susie Garrett, Cherie Johnson
Votes: 47
43.
Punky Brewster (1984–1988)
Episode:
Henry Falls in Love: Part 1
(1985)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Henry is reunited with a woman he planned to marry in 1941; when Pearl Harbor was attacked, he enlisted in the Merchant Marines and did not see her again until now.
Director: Art Dielhenn | Stars: George Gaynes, Soleil Moon Frye, Susie Garrett, Cherie Johnson
Votes: 43
44.
Punky Brewster (1984–1988)
Episode:
Henry Falls in Love: Part 2
(1985)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Punky runs away when he learns that when Henry and Maggie are to be married, she'll be sent to boarding school in Europe.
Director: Art Dielhenn | Stars: George Gaynes, Soleil Moon Frye, Susie Garrett, Cherie Johnson
Votes: 42
45.
Punky Brewster (1984–1988)
Episode:
I Love You, Brandon
(1985)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Henry scolds Brandon for eating several valuable stamps. After that, Punky takes him on a walk, where he is hit by a car. He is rushed to the veterinary hospital, where his prognosis is grim.
Director: Art Dielhenn | Stars: George Gaynes, Soleil Moon Frye, Susie Garrett, Cherie Johnson
Votes: 44
46.
Punky Brewster (1984–1988)
Episode:
Miss Adorable
(1984)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Punky, Cherie, and Margaux compete in a beauty pageant hosted by pop singer Andy Gibb.
Director: Art Dielhenn | Stars: George Gaynes, Soleil Moon Frye, Susie Garrett, Cherie Johnson
Votes: 50
47.
Punky Brewster (1984–1988)
Episode:
My Aged Valentine
(1985)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy, Family
After getting in trouble for slugging a boy at school, Punky dreams of life 80 years into the future where everyone has found love except for her.
Director: Art Dielhenn | Stars: George Gaynes, Soleil Moon Frye, Susie Garrett, Cherie Johnson
Votes: 45
48.
Punky Brewster (1984–1988)
Episode:
Parents Night
(1984)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy, Family
As the school's parent-teacher night approaches, Punky is upset by Margaux's insensitive comments about foster parents and foster children.
Director: Art Dielhenn | Stars: George Gaynes, Soleil Moon Frye, Susie Garrett, Cherie Johnson
Votes: 50
49.
Punky Brewster (1984–1988)
Episode:
The Perils of Punky: Part 2
(1985)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The children do battle with an evil spirit, when the ghost of an Indian princess appears to tell Punky that it must be fought with love.
Director: Art Dielhenn | Stars: George Gaynes, Soleil Moon Frye, Susie Garrett, Cherie Johnson
Votes: 42
50.
Punky Brewster (1984–1988)
Episode:
Play It Again, Punky
(1985)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Punky helps her piano teacher get into the music business.
Director: Art Dielhenn | Stars: George Gaynes, Soleil Moon Frye, Susie Garrett, Cherie Johnson
Votes: 45