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1. Going My Way (1944)
Passed | 126 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
When young Father O'Malley arrives at St. Dominic's, old Father Fitzgibbon doesn't think much of the church's newest member.
Director: Leo McCarey | Stars: Bing Crosby, Barry Fitzgerald, Frank McHugh, James Brown
Votes: 13,397 | Gross: $16.30M
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: 4,225
3. 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: 1,763
4. 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: 1,558
5. Journey Back to Oz (1972)
G | 88 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
During another twister, Dorothy is hit on the head by a gate and once again whisked away to the Land of Oz. But this time, on her way to the Emerald City, she discovers the witch Mombi's ... See full summary »
Director: Hal Sutherland | Stars: Liza Minnelli, Milton Berle, Margaret Hamilton, Herschel Bernardi
Votes: 658
6. 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: 605
7. The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950–1955)
60 min | Comedy, Romance
This was a Colgate-sponsored comedy hour that featured many notable comedians and entertainers of the era as guest stars.
Stars: Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Al Goodman, Eddie Cantor
Votes: 587
8. The Match Game (1962–1969)
TV-G | 25 min | Game-Show
This is The 1st Edition of the program. Composed of 2 Teams of 3 Members (2 In-Studio team members and 1 Star Team Captain) are writing answers to an question {e.g.: Name a part of a ... See full summary »
Stars: Gene Rayburn, Johnny Olson, Betty White, Henry Morgan
Votes: 580
9. 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
10. Carnegie Hall (1947)
Approved | 144 min | Music, Drama
A mother (Marsha Hunt) wants her son (William Prince) to grow up to be a pianist good enough to play at Carnegie Hall but, when older, the son prefers to play with Vaughn Monroe's orchestra... See full summary »
Director: Edgar G. Ulmer | Stars: Marsha Hunt, William Prince, Frank McHugh, Martha O'Driscoll
Votes: 400
11. 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
12. The Chocolate Soldier (1941)
Passed | 102 min | Musical
Maria and Karl Lang are the singing duo of Vienna. Maria is very flirtatious and Karl very jealous. Karl decides to masquerade as a Russian guardsman and attempts to make Maria flirt with ... See full summary »
Director: Roy Del Ruth | Stars: Nelson Eddy, Risë Stevens, Nigel Bruce, Florence Bates
Votes: 324
13. The Steve Allen Plymouth Show (1956–1960)
60 min | Comedy
The Steve Allen Show was an American variety show hosted by Steve Allen.
Stars: Steve Allen, Gene Rayburn, Louis Nye, Skitch Henderson
Votes: 257
14. Person to Person (1953–1961)
30 min | Documentary, News, Talk-Show
Interviews with figures from public life.
Stars: Edward R. Murrow, Charles Collingwood, Jayne Meadows, Jerry Lewis
Votes: 223
15. Producers' Showcase (1954–1957)
90 min | Drama, Musical, Comedy
This program aired once every fourth week, and was one of the most costly live shows of the 1950s. Many stars appeared on this show.
Stars: Cyril Ritchard, Claire Bloom, Mary Martin, David Wayne
Votes: 184
16. 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
17. All Star Revue (1950– )
60 min | Comedy
This early comedy program started off with a rotating cast of four famous comedians, each of whom would take turns hosting the show. The program format was similar to that of a Vaudeville ... See full summary »
Stars: Jimmy Durante, Eddie Jackson, Jack Roth, Danny Thomas
Votes: 169
18. We Must Have Music (1941)
Approved | 11 min | Short, Music
An MGM short that starts with a brief history of music in the movies, from accompaniment for silents, to background scores, to elaborate musical productions, and ends up as a highlight reel of recent and upcoming releases from the studio.
Director: Busby Berkeley | Stars: Judy Garland, Nelson Eddy, Risë Stevens, Herbert Stothart
Votes: 166
19. The Milton Berle Show (1948–1956)
60 min | Comedy, Family
The Texaco Star Theatre was one of the most popular shows in the history of television. In the first year, Milton Berle was not the permanent emcee, but once he replaced the rotation, the ... See full summary »
Stars: Milton Berle, Sid Stone, Jimmy Nelson, Arnold Stang
Votes: 163
20. The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts (1990 TV Special)
Director: Dwight Hemion | Stars: Walter Cronkite, Dizzy Gillespie, Katharine Hepburn, Risë Stevens
Votes: 107
21. Bicentennial Minutes (1974– )
1 min | Short, History
Minute-long "on this day in history" shorts, used a countdown to America's bicentennial.
Stars: Walter Cronkite, Cleveland Amory, Edward Asner, Roddy McDowall
Votes: 51
22. 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
23. The Bell Telephone Hour (1959–1968)
60 min | Music
The long-running television version of the long-running NBC radio series devoted to classical music as well as Broadway composers.
Stars: The Bell Telephone Orchestra, Mel Brandt, Donald Voorhees, The Buster Davis Singers
Votes: 48
24. Little Women (1958 TV Movie)
70 min | Musical, Drama, Family
Louisa May Alcott's autobiographical account of her life with her three sisters in Concord, Massachusetts in the 1860s. With their father fighting in the American Civil War, sisters Jo, Meg... See full summary »
Director: William Corrigan | Stars: Zina Bethune, Jeannie Carson, Joel Grey, Bill Hayes
Votes: 31
25. The Voice of Firestone (1949–1963)
30 min | Music
Most of the shows featured grand opera but on occasion, ballet dancers and popular singers were also guests.
Stars: Howard Barlow, Eleanor Steber, Risë Stevens, Jerome Hines
Votes: 28
26.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Melina Mercouri, Peter Wyden, Rise Stevens, Lonnie Donegan
(1962)
TV-G | 105 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Guests for tonight: Peter Wyden, Rise Stevens, Lonnie Donnegan and Melina Mercouri.
Stars: Johnny Carson, Skitch Henderson, Lonnie Donegan, Ed McMahon
Votes: 24
27. The Martha Raye Show (1954–1956)
60 min | Comedy
Hour-long comedy/variety show which aired live on NBC. It actually began in 1951,under the umbrella title All-Star Revue. Raye began as a monthly replacement for its Host Sid Caesar. Hosted by Martha Raye.
Stars: Martha Raye, Rocky Graziano, Cesar Romero, Paul Lynde
Votes: 21
28.
What's My Line? (1950–1967)
Episode:
Risë Stevens
(1950)
Family, Game-Show
Director: Franklin Heller | Stars: Arlene Francis, Louis Untermeyer, Dorothy Kilgallen, Hal Block
Votes: 17
29.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Peter Ustinov, Betsy Palmer, Gale Del Corral, Rise Stevens
(1962)
TV-G | 90 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Opera star Rise Stevens sang traditional Christmas songs on what was essentially Johnny Carson's first Christmas show.
Director: Dick Carson | Stars: Johnny Carson, Skitch Henderson, Ed McMahon, Betsy Palmer
Votes: 17
30. Hansel and Gretel (1958 TV Movie)
58 min | Musical
Musical retelling of the classic fairy tale, with score by Alec Wilder and William Engvick.
Director: Paul Bogart | Stars: Red Buttons, Barbara Cook, Risë Stevens, Rudy Vallee
Votes: 16
31. Issues and Answers (1960–1981)
30 min | News
An interview program featuring prominent people in the news.
Stars: Howard K. Smith, Edward P. Morgan, Hubert H. Humphrey, John Scali
Votes: 15
32. Val Parnell's Spectacular (1956–1961)
60 min | Music
A variety show frequently featuring top talent.
Stars: Dave King, Arthur Haynes, Jack Parnell Orchestra, Alma Cogan
Votes: 13
33. The Chocolate Soldier (1955 TV Movie)
Musical
Director: Jeffrey Hayden | Stars: Eddie Albert, Risë Stevens, Akim Tamiroff, George Ebeling
Votes: 13
34. Der Rosenkavalier (1949 TV Movie)
240 min | Music
The first ever complete telecast of a Richard Strauss opera.
Stars: Risë Stevens, Eleanor Steber, Emanuel List, Erna Berger
Votes: 6
35. Who Said That? (1948–1955)
30 min | Family, Game-Show
Quiz show with the panelists being read a quotation in the news and they had to identify the person uttering it. In addition to the panelists listed, famous people frequently appeared to join the panel.
Stars: Robert Trout, John Cameron Swayze, Bob Considine, June Lockhart
36. This Is Show Business (1949–1956)
30 min | Family, Talk-Show
Stars: Clifton Fadiman, Abe Burrows, George S. Kaufman, Sam Levenson
37. The Larry Storch Show (1953– )
Comedy
Stars: Larry Storch, Cab Calloway, Janet Blair, Monica Lewis
39. Missing Links (1963–1964)
TV-G | 30 min | Game-Show
Contestants tell stories about themselves, with certain parts of the stories left blank. Celebrity panelists try to fill in the blanks.
Stars: Johnny Olson, Ed McMahon, Tom Poston, Nipsey Russell
40. Showtime, U.S.A. (1950–1951)
30 min
Stars: Henry Fonda, Eva Gabor, Thomas Mitchell, Benny Goodman
41. Carmen (1952 TV Movie)
Music
Director: Tyrone Guthrie | Stars: Risë Stevens, Richard Tucker, Robert Merrill, Nadine Conner
42.
The Martha Raye Show (1954–1956)
Episode:
Episode #3.11
(1956)
Comedy
Director: Norman Lear | Stars: Martha Raye, Rocky Graziano, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Harpo Marx
43.
Producers' Showcase (1954–1957)
Episode:
Festival of Music
(1956)
Drama, Musical, Comedy
A stage concert with 13 of world's top opera singers and musicians, each performing a single number.
Director: Kirk Browning | Stars: Charles Laughton, Marian Anderson, Jussi Björling, Victoria de los Ángeles
44.
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
Episode:
Episode #10.13
(1956)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Ed Sullivan, The Abbondanza Boys, Peter Lind Hayes, Mary Healy
45.
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
Episode:
Episode #10.34
(1957)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Ed Sullivan, Davis and Reese, Glenn Miller and His Orchestra, Lou Holtz
46.
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
Episode:
Frankie Lymon, Rise Stevens, Carol Lawrence, Robert Maxwell
(1957)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Ed Sullivan, Joey Alfidi, Dolly Davis, Jill Davis
47.
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
Episode:
Episode #12.15
(1958)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Ed Sullivan, Dick Button, Bob Considine, José Ferrer
48.
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
Episode:
Invitation to Moscow
(1959)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Special 90-minute episode taped in and around Moscow with guest stars Marge and Gower Champion (dancers); Rise Stevens (mezzo-soprano opera singer) sings "Getting to Know You"; The Barry ... See full summary »
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Ed Sullivan, Ray Bloch, Eric Brenn, Conrad Buckner
49.
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
Episode:
Episode #13.39
(1960)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Ed Sullivan, The Ames Brothers, Augie and Margo, Conrad Buckner
50.
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
Episode:
Mario Lanza, Ethel Merman, Larry Blyden, Gordon MacRae, Sheila MacRae, Shelley Berman, Margi Lee, Les Marrottes, Antone & Curtis, the Lucky Latinos
(1959)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Ethel Merman sings "I'm Glad There Is You" (from "Gypsy") and "There'll Be Some Changes Made". On film: Ed Sullivan interviews Mario Lanza. Sheila MacRae sings "Plaza-0 Double 4 Double 3" (... See full summary »
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Ed Sullivan, Antone & Curtis, Shelley Berman, Ray Bloch