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1. Murder, She Wrote (1984–1996)

TV-PG | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

7.2

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Professional writer and amateur sleuth Jessica Fletcher uses her intellect, charm, and persistence to get to the bottom of every crime she encounters.

Stars: Angela Lansbury, William Windom, Ron Masak, Louis Herthum

Votes: 29,292

2. Being There (1979)

PG | 130 min | Comedy, Drama

7.9

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83 Metascore

After the death of his employer forces him out of the only home he's ever known, a simpleminded, sheltered gardener becomes an unlikely trusted advisor to a powerful tycoon and an insider in Washington politics.

Director: Hal Ashby | Stars: Peter Sellers, Shirley MacLaine, Melvyn Douglas, Jack Warden

Votes: 77,699 | Gross: $30.18M

3. Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk (2016)

R | 113 min | Action, Drama, Sport

6.2

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53 Metascore

19-year-old Billy Lynn is brought home for a victory tour after a harrowing Iraq battle. Through flashbacks, the film shows what really happened to his squad - contrasting the realities of war with America's perceptions.

Director: Ang Lee | Stars: Joe Alwyn, Garrett Hedlund, Arturo Castro, Mason Lee

Votes: 24,098 | Gross: $1.74M

4. Great Performances (1971– )

TV-G | 180 min | Music, Musical

7.9

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Filmed and televised versions of theater productions, such as plays, musicals, operas, ballets, and concerts from around the world.

Stars: Scott Yoo, Julie Andrews, Renée Fleming, Plácido Domingo

Votes: 896

5. Entertainment Tonight (1981– )

30 min | News, Talk-Show

3.6

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"Entertainment Tonight" is the #1 syndicated entertainment newsmagazine in the world.

Stars: Kevin Frazier, Nischelle Turner, Matt Cohen, Nancy O'Dell

Votes: 2,767

6. It's Garry Shandling's Show. (1986–1990)

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy

7.7

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Garry Shandling pokes fun at sitcom conventions in his own unique fourth-wall breaking meta sitcom.

Stars: Garry Shandling, Molly Cheek, Michael Tucci, Scott Nemes

Votes: 1,744

7. Laugh-In (1977–1978)

60 min | Comedy

7.6

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A comedy show with lots of famous stars.

Stars: Robin Williams, June Gable, Kim Braden, Wayland Flowers

Votes: 427

8. Dolly (1987–1988)

60 min | Comedy, Music

7.3

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Dolly Parton's second short-lived variety series.

Stars: Dolly Parton, Walter Olkewicz, Sal Lopez, Ritch Brinkley

Votes: 116

9. Great Performances: Dance in America (1976– )

Music

7.6

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Stars: Peter Martins, Heather Watts, Suzanne Farrell, The New York City Ballet

Votes: 50

10. Quincy (2018)

TV-MA | 124 min | Documentary, Biography

7.6

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60 Metascore

An intimate look into the life of icon Quincy Jones. A unique force in music and popular culture for 70 years, Jones has transcended racial and cultural boundaries; his story is inextricably woven into the fabric of America.

Directors: Alan Hicks, Rashida Jones | Stars: Quincy Jones, Rashida Jones, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Clarence Avant

Votes: 5,169

11. The 67th Primetime Emmy Awards (2015 TV Special)

TV-14 | 126 min | Music

6.4

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The 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards honors the best in U.S. prime time television programming from June 1, 2014 until May 31, 2015, as chosen by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Andy Samberg, Amy Poehler, Amy Schumer, Mayim Bialik

Votes: 428

12. The Best of Times (1981 TV Movie)

60 min | Comedy

5.1

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Here's the lives of 7 teenage friends in 1981, singing, dancing and breaking the 4th wall.

Director: Don Mischer | Stars: Crispin Glover, Jill Schoelen, Nicolas Cage, Julie Piekarski

Votes: 349

13. The 61st Primetime Emmy Awards (2009 TV Special)

Comedy

7.2

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And we're off...as a 40-style radio announcer tells us about the value of television, somehow footage of LeBron is involved, then Aretha singing at Obama's inauguration (with an ironic clip... See full synopsis »

Director: Glenn Weiss | Stars: Neil Patrick Harris, Edie Adams, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Christina Applegate

Votes: 279

14. The Oscars (2013 TV Special)

TV-14 | 175 min | Comedy, Music, Reality-TV

7.2

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Seth MacFarlane hosts the Academy Awards.

Director: Don Mischer | Stars: Seth MacFarlane, William Shatner, Naomi Watts, Jennifer Lawrence

Votes: 3,322

15. Taylor Swift: Journey to Fearless (2010)

TV-G | 131 min | Documentary, Music

8.3

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A documentary series on Taylor Swift's tour "Fearless".

Stars: Taylor Swift, Andrea Swift, Scott Swift, Abigail Anderson

Votes: 984

16. AFI Life Achievement Award (1973– )

Documentary

5.5

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The Award is the highest honor for a career in film and celebrates an individual whose career has greatly contributed to the enrichment of American culture.

Stars: Carole Bayer Sager, George Stevens Jr., Jack Nicholson, Gregory Peck

Votes: 50

17. The Barbara Walters Summer Special (1976–2015)

60 min | Drama, News, Talk-Show

5.1

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Veteran journalist Barbara Walters interviews a variety of entertainers, politicians, athletes and other public figures.

Stars: Barbara Walters, Elizabeth Taylor, Donald Trump, Oprah Winfrey

Votes: 258

18. In Concert (1972– )

90 min | Music

8.1

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This late Friday night ABC TV music series (1972-75), produced by Dick Clark Productions, featured select performances from several concerts each week. Footage of top R&B, Folk and Rock ... See full summary »

Stars: Seals & Crofts, Earth Wind & Fire, Chuck Berry, Dr. John

Votes: 41

19. Saturday Night Live with Howard Cosell (1975–1976)

48 min | Comedy, Family, Music

5.4

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Variety series starring ABC's famed sportscaster as host and broadcast from The Ed Sullivan Theater on Broadway.

Stars: Bill Murray, Howard Cosell, Christopher Guest, Brian Doyle-Murray

Votes: 75

20. Normal Life (1990)

30 min | Comedy

6.6

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Chronicles the unconventional family life of a stay-at-home writer father, his overly-involved wife, and their three independent yet close children, inspired by the real-life Zappa family and rocker Frank Zappa.

Stars: Dweezil Zappa, Moon Unit Zappa, Josh Williams, Bess Meyer

Votes: 40

21. The Great American Dream Machine (1971–1972)

90 min | Comedy, Music

8.3

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A showcase of music and satirical sketch comedy.

Stars: Marshall Efron, Nicholas von Hoffman, Jane Fonda, Lee Meredith

Votes: 83

22. Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (1983 TV Special)

130 min | Documentary, Music

8.9

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The 25th Anniversary of Motown Records is celebrated by its past and present stars playing their greatest hits, plus some new ones.

Director: Don Mischer | Stars: Adam Ant, Nick Ashford, Florence Ballard, Renaldo Benson

Votes: 347

23. The 68th Primetime Emmy Awards (2016 TV Special)

TV-14 | 127 min | News

6.7

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Second-time host Jimmy Kimmel brings the top names in the television industry together for a night dedicated to the year's best performances on network and primetime television and to recognize excellence in their field.

Director: Glenn Weiss | Stars: Jimmy Kimmel, Anthony Anderson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Louie Anderson

Votes: 388

24. The 71st Primetime Emmy Awards (2019 TV Special)

TV-14 | 130 min | News

5.9

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Awards show celebrating and honoring television's best.

Director: Hamish Hamilton | Stars: Zendaya, Jodie Comer, Andrew Scott, Kathryn Newton

Votes: 221

25. The 83rd Annual Academy Awards (2011 TV Special)

TV-14 | 194 min | Comedy, Music, Reality-TV

6.3

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The 83rd Annual Academy Awards honoring the best in film for the year 2010.

Directors: Don Mischer, Troy Miller | Stars: Anne Hathaway, Jake Gyllenhaal, Jennifer Lawrence, Tom Hanks

Votes: 1,645

26. Michael Jackson: HIStory on Film - Volume II (1997 Video)

Unrated | 106 min | Music

8.4

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Collection of Michael Jackson's music videos from the period 1983-1997. Mainly focused post-1995 era, including videos such as "Scream" and "They Don't Care About Us."

Directors: Nicholas Brandt, Colin Chilvers, Bob Giraldi, Wayne Isham, Michael Jackson, John Landis, Spike Lee, Don Mischer, Vincent Paterson, Mark Romanek, James Yukich | Stars: Michael Jackson, Paula Abdul, Brandon Quintin Adams, Rosanna Arquette

Votes: 2,012

27. The Wayne Brady Show (2001–2002)

30 min | Comedy

5.8

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Skit comedy, sketch comedy, singing and dancing. A variety show like those of the 60's and 70's featuring contemporary actors and actresses.

Stars: Wayne Brady, Katy Arnold, Joe Loera, Brooke Dillman

Votes: 68

28. An Evening with Robin Williams (1983 TV Special)

60 min | Documentary, Comedy

8.0

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Robin Williams performs his act in San Francisco's Great American Music Hall. Although he does do some of his more well known routines, much of the footage is devoted to Williams' frenetic, completely off the wall improvisation.

Director: Don Mischer | Star: Robin Williams

Votes: 1,304

29. Ain't Misbehavin' (1982 TV Movie)

120 min | Musical

8.4

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Televised version of the Broadway sensation celebrating the music, life and times of 'Fats' Waller, featuring 29 songs he wrote or performed.

Director: Don Mischer | Stars: Nell Carter, André De Shields, Armelia McQueen, Ken Page

Votes: 195

30. Super Bowl XL Halftime Show (2006 TV Special)

Music

6.2

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The Rolling Stones perform at the Super Bowl XL Halftime Show.

Director: Don Mischer | Stars: Mick Jagger, Daryl Jones, Keith Richards, The Rolling Stones

Votes: 25

31. The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson (1990 TV Movie)

47 min | Documentary, Animation, Action

8.7

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While The Muppets prepare a tribute to the late Jim Henson, they learn about the life and career of the renowned puppeteer/film maker.

Director: Don Mischer | Stars: Jim Henson, Harry Belafonte, Carol Burnett, Ray Charles

Votes: 302

32. In Their Own Words (2015– )

TV-PG | 60 min | Biography

7.3

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Documenting the lives of three of the most pivotal voices of the 20th century - Muhammad Ali, Jim Henson, and Queen Elizabeth II.

Stars: Brian Unger, Sean Francis, Don Mischer, Jim Brown

Votes: 56

33. Timeless: Live in Concert (2001 TV Special)

127 min | Music

8.4

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Barbra greets the new millennium looking back at the past.

Directors: Don Mischer, Barbra Streisand | Stars: Barbra Streisand, Lauren Frost, Savion Glover, Randee Heller

Votes: 304

34. FOX 25th Anniversary Special (2012 TV Special)

6.3

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Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Ryan Seacrest, Christina Applegate, Katey Sagal, Ed O'Neill

Votes: 61

35. The 84th Annual Academy Awards (2012 TV Special)

TV-14 | 157 min | Comedy

7.1

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Annual awards presentation honoring the best film achievements of 2011.

Directors: Don Mischer, Kabir Akhtar, Archie Gips, Christopher Guest, Henry Hobson, Troy Miller | Stars: Emma Stone, Tom Cruise, Adam Sandler, Brad Pitt

Votes: 1,973

36. Goldie and Liza Together (1980 TV Special)

60 min | Comedy, Music

8.5

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Director: Don Mischer | Stars: Goldie Hawn, Liza Minnelli, Ron Field, Larry Grossman

Votes: 76

37. We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial (2009 TV Special)

113 min

5.8

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Director: Don Mischer | Stars: Beyoncé, Joe Biden, Jack Black, Mary J. Blige

Votes: 137

38. The 66th Primetime Emmy Awards (2014 TV Special)

TV-14 | 127 min

6.6

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An awards ceremony honoring the best in American prime time television programming.

Director: Glenn Weiss | Stars: Seth Meyers, Amy Poehler, Fred Armisen, Andre Braugher

Votes: 454

39. The 47th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1995 TV Special)

7.7

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Primetime Emmy Award is the main American award in area of television, annually handed by the American television academy.

Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Andy Ackerman, Jason Alexander, Gillian Anderson, Jennifer Aniston

Votes: 78

40. The Best of Disney: 50 Years of Magic (1991 TV Movie)

Documentary, Animation, Comedy

8.0

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Celebration of the Disney Studios's 50th anniversary in Burbank, California.

Director: Don Mischer | Stars: Michael Eisner, Harry Connick Jr., Annette Funicello, Teri Garr

Votes: 49

41. The Donna Summer Special (1980 TV Special)

60 min

8.3

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The Donna Summer Special was a 1980 musical special starring singer Donna Summer. A variety television special that showcased the musical talents of singer and actress Donna Summer.

Director: Don Mischer | Stars: Donna Summer, Pat Ast, Robert Guillaume, Debralee Scott

Votes: 53