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1. The Daily Show (1996– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
A comedy news show featuring humorous takes on top stories.
Stars: Jon Stewart, Trevor Noah, Stephen Colbert, Roy Wood Jr.
Votes: 48,161
2. The Colbert Report (2005–2014)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Satirical newscaster Stephen Colbert provides humorous commentary on the big issues going on in the United States and the rest of the world, with his larger-than-life ego and overly-patriotic spirit along with him every step of the way.
Stars: Stephen Colbert, Jay Katsir, Jon Stewart, Paul Dinello
Votes: 39,159
3. Real Time with Bill Maher (2003– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Comedian and political satirist Bill Maher discusses topical events with guests from various backgrounds.
Stars: Bill Maher, Andrew Sullivan, Michael Moore, Arianna Huffington
Votes: 14,326
4. Empire of Dreams: The Story of the 'Star Wars' Trilogy (2004 Video)
151 min | Documentary, History, Sci-Fi
An in-depth making of documentary about the original Star Wars trilogy, covering the productions of the three films and their impact on popular culture.
Directors: Edith Becker, Kevin Burns | Stars: Robert Clotworthy, Walter Cronkite, George Lucas, Steven Spielberg
Votes: 5,261
5. Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky and the Media (1992)
Not Rated | 167 min | Documentary, Biography, War
A film about the noted American linguist/political dissident and his warning about corporate media's role in modern propaganda.
Directors: Mark Achbar, Peter Wintonick | Stars: Noam Chomsky, Mark Achbar, Karin Aguilar-San Juan, Paul Andrews
Votes: 4,929
6. 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: 4,235
7. Today (1952– )
TV-G | 240 min | News, Talk-Show
A daily live broadcast provides current domestic and international news, weather reports, and interviews with newsmakers from the worlds of politics, business, media, entertainment, and sports.
Stars: Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Jack Lescoulie, Frank Blair
Votes: 2,451
8. Frontline (1983– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, News
FRONTLINE is investigative journalism that questions, explains and changes our world and American television's top long-form news and current affairs series since 1983
Stars: Will Lyman, Sarah Childress, Priyanka Boghani, Arun Rath
Votes: 2,287
9. American Masters (1985– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Documentary series focusing on great American artists and personalities.
Stars: Martin Scorsese, Peter Bogdanovich, Tony Bennett, Dick Cavett
Votes: 1,168
10. Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth (1988– )
360 min | Documentary
Mythologist Joseph Campbell presents his ideas about comparative mythology and the ongoing role of myth in human society.
Stars: Joseph Campbell, Bill Moyers, George Lucas
Votes: 1,166
11. Charlie Rose (1991–2017)
60 min | News, Talk-Show
Charlie Rose interviews noteworthy people in fields including politics and government, business and economics, science and technology, media, sports and the arts.
Stars: Charlie Rose, Mark Halperin, Al Hunt, Thomas Friedman
Votes: 1,165
12. Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am (2019)
PG-13 | 120 min | Documentary
This artful and intimate meditation on the legendary storyteller examines her life, her works and the powerful themes she has confronted throughout her literary career.
Director: Timothy Greenfield-Sanders | Stars: Toni Morrison, Hilton Als, Oprah Winfrey, Russell Banks
Votes: 921 | Gross: $0.88M
13. Hardball with Chris Matthews (1997–2020)
60 min | News, Talk-Show
Starting on CNBC in 1997 and changing to MSNBC in 1999, Chris Matthews asks the tough questions in gut-renching political and social debates with celebrity and non-celebrity guests.
Stars: Chris Matthews, David Shuster, Pat Buchanan, David Corn
Votes: 699
14. 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
15. The Mike Douglas Show (1961–1982)
Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Mike Douglas, aided by a different celebrity co-host every week, interviews a variety of figures from the world of entertainment.
Stars: Mike Douglas, Ellie Frankel, Ellie Frankel Sextet, Stan Kann
Votes: 579
16. Democracy Now! (2001– )
60 min | News, Talk-Show
Journalist Amy Goodman hosts this independent news program which features international journalists, grassroots leaders, independent analysts, as well as ordinary people directly affected by world events and U.S. policy.
Stars: Amy Goodman, Juan Gonzalez, Nermeen Shaikh, Sharif Abdel Kouddous
Votes: 475
17. Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You (2016)
Unrated | 91 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A look at the life, work and political activism of one of the most successful television producers of all time, Norman Lear.
Directors: Heidi Ewing, Rachel Grady | Stars: Norman Lear, John Amos, Bea Arthur, Adrienne Barbeau
Votes: 475 | Gross: $0.07M
18. Tavis Smiley (2004–2017)
30 min | Talk-Show
A diverse panel of experts on various social, political, economic, and legal issues that are key to Detroit's turnaround.
Stars: Tavis Smiley, Cornel West, Bernie Sanders, Harry Belafonte
Votes: 411
19. The Investigation: A Search for the Truth in Ten Acts (2019 Video)
80 min | Drama
Known actors read out excerpts from the Mueller Report regarding Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election and Donald Trump/John Lithgow.
Director: Scott Ellis | Stars: Annette Bening, John Lithgow, Kevin Kline, Jason Alexander
Votes: 358
20. Vietnam: A Television History (1983– )
660 min | Documentary, History, War
An in-depth look at the Vietnam War.
Stars: Will Lyman, Henry Kissinger, William C. Westmoreland, Dean Rusk
Votes: 333
21. The David Frost Show (1969–1972)
90 min | Talk-Show
American show featuring the popular British talk show host.
Stars: David Frost, Gerri Granger, Tiny Tim, Dana Valery
Votes: 248
22. Fox Business Tonight (2003–2023)
60 min | News, Talk-Show
The veteran newsman breaks down the day's top stories.
Stars: Lou Dobbs, David Asman, Brian Brenberg, Jackie DeAngelis
Votes: 247
23. Reliable Sources (1992–2022)
TV-PG | 60 min | News, Talk-Show
"Reliable Sources" is CNN's weekly program that examines how journalists do their jobs and how the media affect the stories they cover.
Stars: Brian Stelter, Howard Kurtz, Oliver Darcy, David Zurawik
Votes: 226
24. A Dangerous Game (II) (2014)
Unrated | 102 min | Documentary
This sequel to You've Been Trumped (2011) investigates how land developers like Donald Trump use golf as an excuse to build huge luxurious resorts at the expense of the locals and their ecosystem, and abuse natural resources.
Director: Anthony Baxter | Stars: Anthony Baxter, Michael Forbes, Donald Trump, Molly Forbes
Votes: 206
25. Herb Alpert Is... (2020)
113 min | Documentary
Amazing talents of Herb Alpert, misconceptions about his heritage. The many performers he helped with launching their popularity.
Director: John Scheinfeld | Stars: Aria Alpert Adjani, Lou Adler, Eden Alpert, Herb Alpert
Votes: 163
26. Tomorrow Coast to Coast (1973–1981)
60 min | Talk-Show
The Tomorrow Show was an American late-night television talk show hosted by Tom Snyder.
Stars: Tom Snyder, Kelly Lange, Clare Boothe Luce, William C. Rader
Votes: 146
27. The Corporate Coup D'État (2018)
90 min | Documentary
THE CORPORATE COUP D'ÉTAT takes a complex political/historical theme and brings it to life. In the style of '13th', 'Manufacturing Consent', 'The Corporation', and 'All Governments Lie' it ... See full summary »
Director: Fred Peabody | Stars: John Ralston Saul, Chris Hedges, Enrico Caruso, Ronald Reagan
Votes: 143
28.
The Seventies (2015)
Episode:
Crimes & Cults
(2015)
Documentary, History
Cult killings like the Manson Family murders and serial killers such as The Zodiac, The Hillside Strangler, John Wayne Gacy and the Son of Sam have the nation gripped in fear as crime and murder dramatically rise throughout the decade.
Stars: Douglas Brinkley, Vincent Bugliosi, Jeff Guinn, James Alan Fox
Votes: 141
29.
The Eighties (2016)
Episode:
Tear Down This Wall
(2016)
Documentary, History
Stars: Ken Adelman, Wyatt Andrews, Yuri Andropov, James Baker III
Votes: 132
30.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
Edward R. Murrow: This Reporter
(1990)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, History
A profile of journalist Edward R. Murrow recalling his live radio broadcasts and TV programs.
Director: Susan Steinberg | Stars: Lauren Bacall, David Brinkley, Tom Brokaw, Walter Cronkite
Votes: 125
31.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
Walter Cronkite: Witness to History
(2006)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, History
He was the man who told us that President Kennedy had been shot, the man who told us that we had put a man on the moon, and the man who told us that we couldn't win the war in Vietnam. For 20 years he anchored the evening news on CBS.
Director: Catherine Tatge | Stars: Spiro Agnew, Menachem Begin, Ben Bradlee, Tom Brokaw
Votes: 113
32.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You
(2016)
TV-PG | 84 min | Documentary, Biography, History
With unprecedented access to Norman Lear, his work and his massive personal archives, this documentary combines stories from his turbulent childhood and early career with his groundbreaking TV success and social activism.
Directors: Heidi Ewing, Rachel Grady, Annette Jolles | Stars: John Amos, Bea Arthur, Adrienne Barbeau, Valerie Bertinelli
Votes: 104
33. The Mythology of Star Wars (1999 TV Movie)
57 min | Documentary
George Lucas discusses how Joseph Campbell and his concept of the Monomyth (aka the Hero's Journey) and other concepts from mythology and religion shaped the Star Wars saga.
Director: Pamela Mason Wagner | Stars: George Lucas, Peter Mayhew, Bill Moyers
Votes: 101
34. Bill Moyers' Journal (1972– )
60 min | Documentary, News
Stars: Bill Moyers, John Nichols, Kaiulani Lee, Dan Rather
Votes: 87
35. Now on PBS (2002–2010)
27 min | Documentary, News
Called "one of the last bastions of serious journalism on TV" by the Austin American-Statesman, The PBS weekly newsmagazine NOW engages viewers with documentary segments and insightful ... See full summary »
Stars: David Brancaccio, Maria Hinojosa, Bill Moyers, Kevin Phillips
Votes: 63
36. The Al Franken Show (2004–2005)
60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Edited version of Al Franken's radio program, which uses satire to discuss important social and political issues.
Stars: Thomas Oliphant, David Brock, Joe Conason, Jonathan Alter
Votes: 60
37.
Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth (1988– )
Episode:
The Hero's Adventure
(1988)
58 min | Documentary
Hero types and deeds, movie heroes, dragons, dreams and Jungian psychology, consciousness in plants, Gaia, Chartres cathedral, spirituality vs. economics, emerging myths, "Earthrise" as a symbol.
Stars: Joseph Campbell, Bill Moyers
Votes: 60
38. Wide Angle (2002–2009)
60 min | Documentary
Stars: Jay O. Sanders, Daljit Dhaliwal, Amy Hargreaves, Bev Sheehan
Votes: 57
39. Return to Oz: The Joy That Got Away (2007)
PG | 61 min | Documentary
A Documentary on the '1985' film: Return to Oz (1985).
Director: Gabe Rodriguez | Stars: John Fricke, Jeanette Furevig, Crystal Gonzales, Jeff Legace
Votes: 56
40.
Frontline (1983– )
Episode:
Two American Families
(2013)
TV-PG | 84 min | Documentary, News
From PBS and FRONTLINE: With poignant and revealing intimacy, Two American Families chronicles the struggles of the Neumanns and the Stanleys as they try to hold onto their homes, their ... See full summary »
Stars: Bill Berland, George Bush, George W. Bush, Sarah Childress
Votes: 56
41. Moyers & Company (2012–2015)
TV-G | 60 min | News, Talk-Show
Continuing his long-running conversation with the American public, Bill Moyers returned to television in January 2012 with Moyers & Company, a weekly series of smart talk and new ideas ... See full summary »
Stars: Bill Moyers, Kathleen Hall Jamieson, John Nichols, Gretchen Morgenson
Votes: 48
42. CBS Reports (1959– )
60 min | Documentary, News
A pioneering TV news program that tackled social and political issues through investigative journalism and in-depth reporting.
Stars: Eric Sevareid, Harry Reasoner, Howard K. Smith, Walter Cronkite
Votes: 44
43. Television (1988– )
Documentary, History
An overview of the history of television from its earliest days to modern times.
Stars: Edwin Newman, Larry Gelbart, Fred W. Friendly, Barbara Corday
Votes: 42
44.
Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth (1988– )
Episode:
The Message of the Myth
(1988)
56 min | Documentary
Creation myths, transcending duality, pairs of opposites, God vs. Nature, sin, morality, participation in sorrow, the Gospel of Thomas, Old Time Religion, computers, religion as "software," the story of Indra, participation in society.
Stars: Joseph Campbell, Bill Moyers
Votes: 42
45. The Secret Government: The Constitution in Crisis (1987 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary, History, War
This special report by Bill Moyers illustrates and evidences about the contradictions revolving U.S. government when it comes to actually follow and obey the Constitution and its rulings. ... See full summary »
Stars: Scott Armstrong, Richard Bissell, Jackson Browne, Carl Channel
Votes: 39
46.
Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth (1988– )
Episode:
Love and the Goddess
(1988)
58 min | Documentary
Bill Moyers and Joseph Campbell discuss the origins of love and the different kinds of love, along with the manifestation and incarnation of the goddess in earthly females as the creators of life.
Stars: Joseph Campbell, Bill Moyers
Votes: 39
47.
Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth (1988– )
Episode:
The First Storytellers
(1988)
57 min | Documentary
Animal memories, harmonization with body and life-cycle, consciousness vs. its vehicle, killing for food, buffalo massacre, initiation ritual, rituals diminishing, crime increasing, artists, the Shaman, the center of the world.
Stars: Joseph Campbell, Bill Moyers
Votes: 38
48.
Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth (1988– )
Episode:
Masks of Eternity
(1988)
58 min | Documentary
Identifying with the infinite, the circle as a symbol, clowns and masks, epiphanies and James Joyce, artistic arrest, the monstrous as sublime, the dance of Shiva, that which is beyond words.
Stars: Joseph Campbell, Bill Moyers
Votes: 38
49.
Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth (1988– )
Episode:
Sacrifice and Bliss
(1988)
56 min | Documentary
Chief Seattle, the sacred Earth, agricultural renewal, human sacrifice, sacrifice of the Mass, transcendence of death, societal dictates vs. following bliss, "hidden hands" guiding life's work.
Stars: Joseph Campbell, Bill Moyers
Votes: 37
50. This Week (1956–1992)
News
Public affairs series probing the news behind the headlines.
Stars: Jonathan Dimbleby, Denis Tuohy, Richard Lindley, Bryan Magee
Votes: 35