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1. 60 Minutes (1968– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, News
The classic long-running prime time TV investigative news magazine.
Stars: Andrew Rooney, Lesley Stahl, Steve Kroft, Morley Safer
Votes: 4,338
2. 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
3. McCloud (1970–1977)
TV-PG | 120 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A New Mexico deputy marshal gets assigned to Manhattan's 27th Precinct.
Stars: Dennis Weaver, J.D. Cannon, Terry Carter, Ken Lynch
Votes: 3,760
4. Night Train (1959)
99 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Jerzy enters a train set for the Baltic coast. He seems to be on the run from something - as does the strange woman with whom he must share a sleeping compartment.
Director: Jerzy Kawalerowicz | Stars: Lucyna Winnicka, Leon Niemczyk, Teresa Szmigielówna, Zbigniew Cybulski
Votes: 3,623
5. Jazz (2001)
1,075 min | Documentary, History, Music
A survey of the musical form's history and major talents.
Stars: Keith David, Wynton Marsalis, Gary Giddins, Delroy Lindo
Votes: 2,497
6. Police Woman (1974–1978)
TV-14 | 120 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Follows Sergeant "Pepper" Anderson, LAPD's top undercover cop. A member of the Criminal Conspiracy Unit, Pepper works the wild side of the street, where she poses as everything from a gangster's moll to a streetwalker to a prison inmate.
Stars: Angie Dickinson, Earl Holliman, Charles Dierkop, Ed Bernard
Votes: 2,334
7. What's My Line? (1950–1967)
30 min | Family, Game-Show
Four panelists must determine guests' occupations - and, in the case of famous guests, while blindfolded, their identity - by asking only "yes" or "no" questions.
Stars: John Daly, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf, Dorothy Kilgallen
Votes: 1,769
8. Second Chorus (1940)
Passed | 84 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance
When perennial college students Danny O'Neill and Hank Taylor are forced to make it on their own, the competitive pair get jobs with Artie Shaw's band and reunite with ex-manager Ellen Miller.
Director: H.C. Potter | Stars: Fred Astaire, Paulette Goddard, Artie Shaw, Charles Butterworth
Votes: 1,760
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: 1,169
10. Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues (2022)
R | 106 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Follow the life and legacy of the master and so-called founding father of jazz, America's first pop star, and cultural ambassador.
Director: Sacha Jenkins | Stars: Louis Armstrong, Steve Allen, Ernie Anderson, Lucille Armstrong
Votes: 742
11. 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
12. 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
13. Dancing Co-Ed (1939)
Passed | 84 min | Comedy, Music, Romance
After discovering his star dancer is expecting and can't perform, film producer H.W. Workman and his publicist concoct a scheme to stage a college dance contest to find a new star.
Director: S. Sylvan Simon | Stars: Lana Turner, Richard Carlson, Artie Shaw and His Orchestra, Artie Shaw
Votes: 534
14. 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: 532
15. The Jackie Gleason Show (1952–1973)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy
Live variety show with Jackie Gleason.
Stars: Jack Lescoulie, The June Taylor Dancers, Ray Bloch, Jackie Gleason
Votes: 521
16. 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: 508
17. 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
18. Arena (1975– )
60 min | Documentary
Wide-ranging arts program.
Stars: Gavin Millar, Kenneth Tynan, John Walters, Jonathan Miller
Votes: 319
19.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
Judy Garland: By Myself
(2004)
TV-14 | 116 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Actress Judy Garland tells her own story through recordings she made while preparing to write her autobiography.
Director: Susan Lacy | Stars: Harris Yulin, June Allyson, Del Armstrong, Desi Arnaz
Votes: 308
20. Crash (1978 TV Movie)
95 min | Drama
On December 29, 1972, Eastern Air Lines Flight 401 crashes into the Florida Everglades, resulting in 101 fatalities.
Director: Barry Shear | Stars: William Shatner, Adrienne Barbeau, Brooke Bundy, Christopher Connelly
Votes: 303
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. Hollywood Greats (1977– )
40 min | Documentary, History
Documentary series profiling various Hollywood stars of yesteryear and more recent times.
Stars: Barry Norman, Jonathan Ross, David Thomson, Lauren Bacall
Votes: 178
23. The Tonight Show (1962)
TV-14 | 105 min | Talk-Show
Interim version of the talk show that aired between the departure of Jack Paar and the arrival of Johnny Carson.
Stars: Skitch Henderson, Hugh Downs, Ed Herlihy, Merv Griffin
Votes: 140
24.
Hollywood Greats (1977– )
Episode:
Judy Garland
(1978)
70 min | Documentary, History
Profile of Judy Garland.
Director: Judy Lindsay | Stars: Barry Norman, Judy Garland, Lauren Bacall, Tony Bennett
Votes: 140
25. Artie Shaw: Time Is All You've Got (1985)
114 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Documentary cataloging the life and music of the band leader and clarinetist, Artie Shaw.
Director: Brigitte Berman | Stars: Artie Shaw, John Best, Lee Castle, Helen Forrest
Votes: 128
26. Your First Impression (1961–1964)
22 min | Game-Show
A game show broadcast at daytime. The show featured mystery guests, and the host provided clues concerning their identities. A panel of three celebrities then tried to guess the identity of... See full summary »
Stars: Bill Leyden, Wendell Niles, Dennis James, Pat Carroll
Votes: 122
27. Artie Shaw's Class in Swing (1939)
10 min | Short, Music
Director: Leslie M. Roush | Stars: Artie Shaw, Helen Forrest, Buddy Rich
Votes: 119
28. The Yacht Party (1932)
9 min | Short, Musical
On a set resembling a yacht, Roger Wolfe Kahn leads his orchestra in several popular tunes of the day. Billed and un-billed guest acts also perform. At the end, Kahn thrills his guests by piloting a biplane.
Director: Roy Mack | Stars: Roger Wolfe Kahn, Roger Wolfe Kahn Orchestra, Gertrude Niesen, Melissa Mason
Votes: 117
29. All You Need Is Love (1977)
60 min | Music, Documentary
Series tracing the development of 20th-century popular music in all its forms.
Stars: Tina Turner, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Elton John
Votes: 93
30.
Jazz (2001)
Episode:
Swing: Pure Pleasure - 1935-1937
(2001)
TV-PG | 87 min | Documentary, History, Music
As the Great Depression drags on, jazz comes as close as it has ever come to being America's popular music. It has a new name, Swing, and for millions of young fans, it will be the defining... See full summary »
Director: Ken Burns | Stars: Louis Armstrong, Philip Bosco, Dave Brubeck, James Lincoln Collier
Votes: 93
31.
Jazz (2001)
Episode:
Our Language: 1924 -1929
(2001)
TV-PG | 111 min | Documentary, History, Music
In the 1920s, jazz is everywhere, and for the first time soloists and singers take center stage. We meet Bessie Smith, Empress of the Blues; Bix Beiderbecke, the first great white jazz star... See full summary »
Director: Ken Burns | Stars: Louis Armstrong, Sidney Bechet, Bix Beiderbecke, Matthew Broderick
Votes: 92
32. Symphony of Swing (1939)
Approved | 9 min | Short, Music
Artie Shaw and his orchestra perform popular songs with guest stars.
Director: Joseph Henabery | Stars: Artie Shaw, Artie Shaw and His Orchestra, Helen Forrest, Tony Pastor
Votes: 91
33.
Jazz (2001)
Episode:
The True Welcome: 1929-1934
(2001)
TV-PG | 120 min | Documentary, History, Music
In 1929 as the Great Depression begins, New York is now America's jazz capital. On Broadway, Louis Armstrong revolutionizes the art of American popular song. In Harlem, Chick Webb pioneers ... See full summary »
Director: Ken Burns | Stars: Louis Armstrong, Vernel Bagneris, Sidney Bechet, Bix Beiderbecke
Votes: 90
34.
Jazz (2001)
Episode:
Swing: The Velocity of Celebration - 1937-1939
(2001)
TV-PG | 102 min | Documentary, History, Music
As the 1930's come to a close, Swing-mania is still going strong, but some fans are saying success has made the music too predictable. Count Basie and the Kansas City sound reignite the ... See full summary »
Director: Ken Burns | Stars: Philip Bosco, James Lincoln Collier, Kevin Conway, Michael Cuscuna
Votes: 89
35.
McCloud (1970–1977)
Episode:
Butch Cassidy Rides Again
(1973)
TV-PG | 93 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Four elderly outlaws hold up McCloud and Broadhurst, who have just robbed a bank during a public demonstration to show the effectiveness of new bank and police procedures. As the robberies ... See full summary »
Director: Barry Shear | Stars: Dennis Weaver, J.D. Cannon, Terry Carter, William Daniels
Votes: 88
36. Sinatra: Dark Star (2005 TV Movie)
89 min | Documentary
Director: Christopher Olgiati | Stars: Jamie Cullum, Robbyn Swan, Anthony Summers, Anthony Petrozelli
Votes: 86
37. Walk on By: The Story of Popular Song (2001)
49 min | Documentary, Music
Eight-episode series depicting 100 years of history of popular song, from early pioneers to rock'n'roll revolution and modern-day pop.
Stars: Pat Boone, Jerry Wexler, Clive Owen, Ray Charles
Votes: 84
38.
Jazz (2001)
Episode:
Dedicated to Chaos: 1940-1945
(2001)
TV-PG | 116 min | Documentary, History, Music
When America enters World War II, jazz is part of the arsenal. Bandleaders like Glenn Miller and Artie Shaw enlist, taking their swing to the troops overseas. Many black Americans, ... See full summary »
Director: Ken Burns | Stars: Louis Armstrong, Philip Bosco, Dave Brubeck, Jimmy Cobb
Votes: 84
39. The Great American Dream Machine (1971–1972)
90 min | Comedy, Music
A showcase of music and satirical sketch comedy.
Stars: Marshall Efron, Nicholas von Hoffman, Jane Fonda, Lee Meredith
Votes: 83
40.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
Billie Holiday: The Long Night of Lady Day
(1986)
TV-14 | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Considered by many to be the greatest jazz vocalist of all time, Billie Holiday lived a tempestuous and difficult life. Her singing expressed an incredible depth of emotion that spoke of hard times and injustice as well as triumph.
Director: John Jeremy | Stars: Billie Holiday, Milt Hinton, Peter O'Brien, Alice Vrbsky
Votes: 80
41. Artie Shaw and His Orchestra (1939)
Approved | 10 min | Short, Music
Artie Shaw leads his orchestra in five songs. 'Helen Forrest' and 'Tony Pastor' are featured vocalists. For the complete list of songs, check the soundtrack listing.
Director: Roy Mack | Stars: Artie Shaw, Helen Forrest, Tony Pastor, Artie Shaw and His Orchestra
Votes: 78
42. Our World (1986–1987)
60 min | History
Each episode focuses on a few months in history and what was going on at the time. Politics, society, music, and other subjects are explored. Interviews with people involved with the stories are featured.
Stars: Linda Ellerbee, Ray Gandolf, John S.D. Eisenhower, Pierre Salinger
Votes: 74
43. That Regis Philbin Show (1964–1965)
90 min | Music, Talk-Show
Regis Philbin, television's newest star, makes his debut as a national personality tonight on a 90-minute entertainment-variety program.
Stars: Eartha Kitt, Regis Philbin, Don Rickles, Shelley Berman
Votes: 56
44. Bix: 'Ain't None of Them Play Like Him Yet' (1981)
116 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Documentary of the life and music of Leon "Bix" Beiderbecke, considered to be the greatest jazz cornet player. Dead at 28 and still a legend. He and Louis Armstrong pioneered the playing of... See full summary »
Director: Brigitte Berman | Stars: Bix Beiderbecke, Louis Armstrong, Richard Basehart, Hoagy Carmichael
Votes: 52
45. Lady Day: The Many Faces of Billie Holiday (1990 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary
Lady Day: The Many Faces of Billie Holiday tells us the story of one of jazz's greatest singers ever. Although Billie Holiday lived a life filled with tragedy, this documentary focuses more... See full summary »
Director: Matthew Seig | Stars: David Langston Smyrl, Billie Holiday, Ruby Dee, Buck Clayton
Votes: 50
46. Gypsy (1965– )
30 min | Talk-Show
A morning television talk show hosted by Gypsy Rose Lee
Stars: Gypsy Rose Lee, June Havoc, Pat Carroll, Richard Deacon
Votes: 46
47. Robert Williams Mr. Bitchin' (2010)
Not Rated | 89 min | Documentary, Biography
A documentary feature that offers insight into the multiple American counter-cultures of the late 20th century by following the great American artist and underground legend, Robert Williams' extraordinary path.
Directors: Mary C Reese, Doug Blake, Nancye Ferguson, Michael LaFetra, Stephen Nemeth | Stars: Robert Williams, Suzanne Williams, Jimmy Brucker, George DiCaprio
Votes: 42
48.
60 Minutes (1968– )
Episode:
Judy/The Ultra Secret
(1975)
TV-PG | Documentary, News
Retrospective on the life & career of Judy Garland, including interviews with her daughters; a look at how the British cracked the WWII German code, considered at the time to be unbreakable.
Stars: Gerold Frank, Judy Garland, Joey Luft, Lorna Luft
Votes: 35
49.
What's My Line? (1950–1967)
Episode:
Artie Shaw
(1950)
Family, Game-Show
The panel tries to guess the lines of a house detective, a housewife, an exterminator, as well as the identity of mystery celebrity challenger Artie Shaw.
Director: Franklin Heller | Stars: Richard Hoffmann, Arlene Francis, Louis Untermeyer, Dorothy Kilgallen
Votes: 33
50.
Police Woman (1974–1978)
Episode:
Blaze of Glory
(1975)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
When Pepper stop at bank for change she walk in during a bank hold-up and is kidnapped; She remained undercover as a hooker while Pepper charms one of the robbers and his brother to survive... See full summary »
Director: Barry Shear | Stars: Angie Dickinson, Earl Holliman, Charles Dierkop, Ed Bernard
Votes: 32