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1. Bye Bye Birdie (1963)
Approved | 112 min | Comedy, Musical
A rock singer travels to a small Ohio town to make his "farewell" television performance and kiss his biggest fan before he is drafted.
Director: George Sidney | Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Ann-Margret, Janet Leigh, Maureen Stapleton
Votes: 9,344 | Gross: $13.13M
2. 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: 8,559
3. The Comedian (III) (2016)
R | 120 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A look at the life of an aging insult comic named Jack Burke.
Director: Taylor Hackford | Stars: Robert De Niro, Leslie Mann, Danny DeVito, Edie Falco
Votes: 8,064 | Gross: $1.66M
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: 4,247
5. My Two Dads (1987–1990)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
When Marcy Bradford dies, she leaves her teenage daughter Nicole in the custody of two ex-boyfriends: straight-laced, formal Michael and wild artist Joey.
Stars: Paul Reiser, Greg Evigan, Staci Keanan, Florence Stanley
Votes: 4,226
6. Combat! (1962–1967)
60 min | Action, Drama, War
Combat!, a one-hour World War II drama series, followed a front line American infantry squad as they battled their way across Europe
Stars: Vic Morrow, Rick Jason, Pierre Jalbert, Jack Hogan
Votes: 3,148
7. The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
TV-G | 120 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
A Disney-produced anthology covering many different genres.
Stars: Walt Disney, Paul Frees, Clarence Nash, Slim Pickens
Votes: 2,294
8. 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: 2,088
9. The Jack Benny Program (1950–1965)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy
The comic misadventures of the "skinflint" comedian and his friends.
Stars: Jack Benny, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Don Wilson, Dennis Day
Votes: 1,649
10. The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
The classic prime time variety show most famous for its vaudeville acts and rock music performances.
Stars: Ed Sullivan, The Ray Bloch Orchestra, Ray Bloch, Johnny Wayne
Votes: 1,563
11. 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: 1,393
12. The Danny Thomas Show (1953–1965)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Danny is a New York entertainer. Between his co-stars at the nightclub where he performs and his wife and kids, he has dilemmas galore, which he somehow manages to resolve and still laugh.
Stars: Danny Thomas, Rusty Hamer, Marjorie Lord, Angela Cartwright
Votes: 1,252
13. The Hollywood Squares (Daytime) (1965–1980)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show
Contestants guess the correctness of celebrities' answers in order to win spaces in a tic-tac-toe game.
Stars: Peter Marshall, Kenny Williams, Cliff Arquette, Paul Lynde
Votes: 960
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: 608
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. To Tell the Truth (1956–1968)
TV-G | 30 min | Family, Game-Show
Classic game show in which a person of some notoriety and two impostors try to match wits with a panel of four celebrities. The object of the game is to try to fool the celebrities into voting for the two impostors.
Stars: Bud Collyer, Johnny Olson, Kitty Carlisle, Tom Poston
Votes: 535
17. Mr. Rock 'n' Roll: The Alan Freed Story (1999 TV Movie)
120 min | Biography, Drama
This is the story of Alan Freed. He was working as a DJ in Cleveland, Ohio, and he discovered how amazing R&B or Rhytym & Blues is, however, the music is considered to be "BLACK" music. So,... See full summary »
Director: Andy Wolk | Stars: Judd Nelson, Mädchen Amick, David Gianopoulos, Daniel Kash
Votes: 528
18. Password (1961–1975)
TV-G | 30 min | Family, Game-Show
Two celebrity-contestant teams compete to guess words by giving one-word clues in this all-time classic game show.
Stars: Allen Ludden, Jack Clark, John Harlan, Lee Vines
Votes: 511
19. The Dating Game (1965–1986)
TV-PG | 30 min | Game-Show, Romance
Three out-of-view contestants of the opposite sex are asked prepared questions, snappy answers for which will lead to the selection of one, with the prize being a chaperoned date.
Stars: Jim Lange, Johnny Jacobs, Anna Marlowe, Lee Majors
Votes: 424
20. American Bandstand (1952–1989)
TV-G | 90 min | Music, Talk-Show
Dick Clark hosts a daily to weekly dance show that features the latest hit music for the attending teens to dance to. In addition, the show has performances by popular musicians and audience members rate songs.
Stars: Dick Clark, Charlie O'Donnell, Peaches Johnson, Stan Rodarte
Votes: 397
21. Sally Jessy Raphael (1983–2002)
TV-14 | Talk-Show
A long-running talk show with a host of the same name. This show was one of the first challengers to Phil Donahue's undisputed rule over the daytime talk world. Raphael's subjects were ... See full summary »
Stars: Sally Jessy Raphael, Myreah Mai Moore, Davy Jones, Carol Burnett
Votes: 378
22. The Joey Bishop Show (1961–1965)
30 min | Comedy
Joey Bishop stars as Joey Barnes, a New York talk show host, in this half-hour filmed series about the misadventures of a Hollywood public-relations man.
Stars: Joey Bishop, Joe Besser, Abby Dalton, Corbett Monica
Votes: 366
23. Solid Gold (1980–1988)
60 min | Music
Television show featuring dancing and popular music.
Stars: Jaime Monroy, Robert W. Morgan, Dionne Warwick, Marilyn McCoo
Votes: 353
24. Because They're Young (1960)
102 min | Drama
A new high school teacher tries to help troubled students and falls in love with the principal's secretary.
Director: Paul Wendkos | Stars: Dick Clark, Victoria Shaw, Michael Callan, Tuesday Weld
Votes: 348
25. Sha Na Na (1977–1981)
30 min | Comedy, Music
A comedy variety show featuring the retro rock and roll group.
Stars: Sha-Na-Na, Susan Lanier, Pamela Myers, Jane Dulo
Votes: 338
26. The Tonight Show Starring Jack Paar (1957–1962)
105 min | Comedy, Family, Talk-Show
Originally airing during late-night, Tonight Starring Jack Paar was an American talk show hosted by Jack Paar under the Tonight Show franchise from 1957 to 1962. After 1959, it was officially known as The Jack Paar Show.
Stars: Hugh Downs, Jose Melis, Jack Paar, Cliff Arquette
Votes: 324
27. The New Hollywood Squares (1986–1989)
TV-PG | 30 min | Game-Show
An updated version of the classic game show, hosted by John Davidson. Celebrities, seated in squares in a tic-tac-toe arrangement, would give their answers to questions on various subjects.... See full summary »
Stars: John Davidson, Shadoe Stevens, Jim J. Bullock, Joan Rivers
Votes: 242
28. The Joey Bishop Show (1967–1969)
90 min | Talk-Show
American talk show that had its first broadcast on ABC on April 17, 1967. It was hosted by Joey Bishop and featured Regis Philbin in his first ongoing role with national television exposure, as Bishop's sidekick/announcer.
Stars: Regis Philbin, Joey Bishop, Norm Crosby, Jan Murray
Votes: 222
29. The 65th Annual Grammy Awards (2023 TV Special)
174 min | Music
Comic Trevor Noah hosts the Grammy awards in Los Angeles, with top nominees including Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Adele, Brandi Carlile, Mary J. Blige, DJ Khaled, Terius "The-Dream" ... See full summary »
Directors: Phil Heyes, George Flanigen, Kenny Laubbacher | Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Jennifer Lopez, Shania Twain, Taylor Swift
Votes: 212
30. Shindig! (1964–1966)
60 min | Family, Music
A musical variety show featuring the biggest acts in rock-n-roll performing their latest hits.
Stars: The Blossoms, Jimmy O'Neill, Carolyne Barry, Bobby Sherman
Votes: 181
31. The Milton Berle Show (1966–1967)
60 min | Music, Comedy
Amidst a huge publicity blitz by ABC-TV (including an iron-clad, long term contract) and considerable speculation as to whether he could win over the Baby Boomers as he had their parents, ... See full summary »
Stars: Virginia Ann Lee, Milton Berle, Irving Benson, Donna Loren
Votes: 179
32. Here's Hollywood (1960–1962)
30 min | Talk-Show
Hollywood celebrities are interviewed, often at their homes.
Stars: Dean Miller, Helen O'Connell, Jack Linkletter, Joanne Jordan
Votes: 169
33. Hullabaloo (1965–1966)
TV-G | 60 min | Family, Comedy, Music
Music showcase show featuring well-known musical artists as well as celebrity hosts and dancers.
Stars: Patrick Adiarte, Johnny Holliday, Suzanne Charny, Gene Castle
Votes: 167
34. The Bob Braun Show (1967–1984)
Talk-Show
This was a local Cincinnati, Ohio talk show hosted by Bob Braun, a Cincinnati personality. Bob Braun got his start as the sidekick for Ruth Lyons, another Cincinnati legend.
Stars: Bob Braun, Rob Reider, The Cliff Lash Orchestra, Nancy James
Votes: 156
35. Festival di Sanremo (1951– )
170 min | Game-Show, Music
Stars: Milva, Claudio Villa, Pino Donaggio, Domenico Modugno
Votes: 144
36. Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall (1948–1967)
60 min | Music
Perry Como was an American Singer, who got his start on NBC Radio. In 1948, Because of his popularity, The cameras were simply brought into the radio studio to televise the radio broadcast ... See full summary »
Stars: Perry Como, Mitchell Ayres Orchestra, The Ray Charles Singers, Mitchell Ayres
Votes: 120
37.
Combat! (1962–1967)
Episode:
The Duel
(1964)
60 min | Action, Drama, War
Sgt. Saunders tries to harass a Nazi tank with small arms fire before it discovers a GI trying fix a large supply truck.
Director: John Peyser | Stars: Vic Morrow, Rick Jason, Bobby Rydell, Hans Difflipp
Votes: 116
38. Marco Polo Jr. (1972)
G | 80 min | Animation, Family
Marco Polo Jr., the descendant of the legendary explorer, goes on a daring journey in search of his own destiny.
Director: Eric Porter | Stars: Bobby Rydell, Arnold Stang, Corie Sims, Kevin Golsby
Votes: 95
39.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
Disneyland After Dark
(1962)
Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Taking a look at Disneyland following nightfall, including nighttime entertainment and appearances by many celebrities of the day.
Directors: William Beaudine, Hamilton Luske | Stars: Louis Armstrong, Bobby Rydell, Annette Funicello, Bobby Burgess
Votes: 84
40. Where the Action Is (1965–1967)
TV-G | 60 min | Music
A Rock'n'Roll Variety Show toured over the United States and briefly around the world for the spring and fall months, except for Malibu Beach for the summer and Big Bear Ski Resort for the ... See full summary »
Stars: Steve Alaimo, Paul Revere & The Raiders, Dick Clark, Steve Ciro
Votes: 78
41.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
Bobby Rydell: Wild About Bobby
(2001)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, History
Director: Vincent Scarza | Stars: Ann-Margret, Frankie Avalon, Don Cannon, Dick Clark
Votes: 75
42. Liberty Weekend (1986 TV Special)
Documentary
A four-night spectacular celebrating the hundredth anniversary of the Statue of Liberty.
Directors: Kirk Browning, John R. Burgeois, Dwight Hemion, Walter C. Miller, Don Mischer, Don Ohlmeyer, Tommy Walker | Stars: Hank Aaron, Donnie Ray Albert, Debbie Allen, Frankie Avalon
Votes: 73
43. Hollywood Rocks the Movies: The Early Years (1955-1970) (2000 TV Movie)
145 min | Documentary, Music
Ringo Starr narrates this compilation of clips from classic "Rock and Roll" films from the 1950s and 60s.
Directors: Edith Becker, Kevin Burns | Stars: Ringo Starr, Ray Anthony, William Asher, Frankie Avalon
Votes: 71
44. The Jimmy Dean Show (1963–1966)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Country music star Jimmy Dean hosts a comedy-variety show with help from his puppet sidekick, Rowlf the Dog.
Stars: Jimmy Dean, Jim Henson, Chuck Cassey Singers, Rowlf
Votes: 66
45. Vacation Playhouse (1963–1967)
30 min | Drama, Comedy, Crime
Summer replacement show featuring pilot programs that had not been sold.
Stars: Darryl Hickman, Dwayne Hickman, Pat Crowley, Soupy Sales
Votes: 64
46. Two of a Kind (1961–1968)
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, Jack Parnell, Millicent Martin
Votes: 57
47. Mornings with Kerri-Anne (2002–2011)
120 min | Family, Talk-Show
Kerri-Anne included a mix of lifestyle, cooking and interview segments along with advertorials and is presented in front of a live studio audience in Melbourne.
Stars: Kerri-Anne Kennerley, Jamie Malcolm, Brian Corsetti, Faye De Lanty
Votes: 57
48.
The Facts of Life (1979–1988)
Episode:
62 Pick Up
(1987)
TV-PG | Comedy, Family
A flashback to the early 1960s, complete with teen idols, beatniks, and girl groups.
Director: John Bowab | Stars: Cloris Leachman, Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, Mindy Cohn
Votes: 57
49. Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast (2014 Podcast Series)
Documentary, Comedy
Podcast with Gilbert Gottfried & comedy writer Frank Santopadre with reviews of classic & off-beat movies & tv shows, plus interviews with friends from all corners of showbiz.
Stars: Frank Santopadre, Gilbert Gottfried, Mario Cantone, Michael H. Weber
Votes: 50
50. Val Parnell's Sunday Night at the London Palladium (1955–1967)
60 min | Comedy, Music
A revival of the British variety show Tonight at the London Palladium, it ran from 28 October 1973 to 28 October 1974.
Stars: Bruce Forsyth, Tommy Trinder, Norman Vaughan, Don Arroll
Votes: 48