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1. The 15th Annual Publicists Guild Awards (1978 TV Special)
Stars: Bette Davis, Kirk Douglas, Howard Koch, Cheryl Ladd
Votes: 103
2.
Entertainment Tonight (1981– )
Episode:
Episode dated 28 January 2010
(2010)
TV-PG | News, Talk-Show
Director: Alicia Ulrich | Stars: Christina Aguilera, Jessica Alba, Beyoncé, Jessica Biel
Votes: 11
3. Reflets de Cannes (1952– )
Documentary
The first show of the French television about movies; the only one dedicated to the Cannes Film Festival. Features interviews and backstage footage devoted to the event, the gala evenings, the competing films, and everyday life in Cannes.
Stars: François Chalais, Jean Cocteau, Marcel Achard, Michèle Morgan
Votes: 135
4. The Simpsons (1989– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
The satiric adventures of a working-class family in the misfit city of Springfield.
Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright, Harry Shearer, Julie Kavner
Votes: 435,383
5. 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
6. The 43rd Annual Golden Globe Awards 1986 (1986 TV Special)
Golden Globe Award - American award awarded by the Hollywood association of the foreign press from 1944 for works in movies and television's pictures.
Director: Gene Weed | Stars: Charlton Heston, Donna Mills, June Allyson, Rosanna Arquette
Votes: 164
7. 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: 1,646
8. The Johnny Cash Show (1969–1971)
60 min | Music
Johnny Cash and his wife, June Carter Cash, were hosts of this Country and Western themed variety show. Comedians Hope, Crosby, Minnie Pearl, and others perform skits. Musical acts as diverse as Louis Armstrong to The Monkees perform.
Stars: Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, The Statler Brothers, The Tennessee Three
Votes: 279
9. The Mike Wallace Interview (1957–1960)
30 min | Talk-Show
The Mike Wallace Interview is a series of 30-minute television interviews conducted by host Mike Wallace from 1957 to 1960. Before The Mike Wallace Interview was televised nationally on ... See full summary »
Stars: Mike Wallace, Cyrus Eaton, Bennett Cerf, Alexander de Seversky
Votes: 32
10.
The Shocking Truth (2017–2018)
Episode:
The Shocking Truth: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
(2018)
45 min | Documentary
One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest won best picture in 1975, but author Ken Kesey was not thrilled with the movie adaptation of his book. As compelling as the story is, Kesey's life as an ... See full summary »
Director: Geordie Day | Stars: Paul Boucher, Ken Kesey, Ken Babbs, Kyle Anderson
Votes: 7
11. 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: 4,234
12. 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: 1,768
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: 258
14. Salute to Sir Lew - The Master Showman (1975 TV Movie)
Documentary, Biography
An All-Star salute to Sir Lew Grade, featuring the last public performance by John Lennon.
Director: Dave Wilson | Stars: Lew Grade, Dave Allen, Julie Andrews, Ann-Margret
Votes: 50
15. Richard and Judy Exclusive (1997– )
23 min | Talk-Show
Stars: Richard Madeley, Judy Finnigan, Joanna Lumley, Diana Rigg
Votes: 30
16.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
Monsters of the Deep
(1955)
Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Viewers go on a journey into the history and behaviors of the beasts, including the giant squid from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, exploring the beasts from Fantasia, and recalling Pinocchio's encounter with the fearsome Monstro.
Directors: Peter Godfrey, Hamilton Luske | Stars: Walt Disney, Kirk Douglas, Cliff Edwards, Peter Lorre
Votes: 34
17.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
Jean Simmons: Picture Perfect
(2001)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, History
Biography: Jean Simmons chronicles the life of the British film actress who was forced to move to Hollywood and wage a bitter court battle with Howard Hughes. Highlights of the program ... See full summary »
Stars: Joss Ackland, George Baker, Kirk Douglas, Peter Graves
Votes: 103
18. Paths of Glory (1957)
Approved | 88 min | Drama, War
After a failed attack on a German position, a general orders three soldiers, chosen at random, court-martialed for cowardice and their commanding officer must defend them.
Director: Stanley Kubrick | Stars: Kirk Douglas, Ralph Meeker, Adolphe Menjou, George Macready
Votes: 212,049
19. 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: 2,289
20. Johnny Cash: The First 25 Years (1980 TV Special)
90 min | Music
Stars: Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Roy Acuff, Bill Anderson
Votes: 12
21. The Dick Cavett Show (1968–1988)
TV-G | 90 min | Music, Talk-Show
This particular series combines several "The Dick Cavett Show" on ABC: ABC This Morning/The Dick Cavett Show ABC Daytime March 1968 - January 1969 The Dick Cavett Show ABC Primetime May 1969 - September 1969 The Dick Cavett Show ABC Late Night December 1969 - January 1975 The Dick Cavett Show ABC Late Night September - December 1986
Stars: Dick Cavett, Bobby Rosengarden, Fred Foy, Mort Sahl
Votes: 944
22. 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
23. De película (1982–1990)
60 min
Stars: Isabel Mestres, José Ruiz, Emilio Linder, María Salerno
Votes: 136
24.
The Jack Benny Program (1950–1965)
Episode:
The Jam Session Show
(1954)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy
Jack invites some celebrity friends over to the house for one of his weekly jam sessions. This week's session includes Dan Dailey, Kirk Douglas, Fred MacMurray, Tony Martin, and Dick Powell.
Director: Ralph Levy | Stars: Jack Benny, Dan Dailey, Kirk Douglas, Fred MacMurray
Votes: 63
25.
What's My Line? (1950–1967)
Episode:
Kirk Douglas & Mickey Rooney
(1960)
Family, Game-Show
Stars: Dorothy Kilgallen, Steve Allen, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf
Votes: 17
26.
AFI Life Achievement Award (1973– )
Episode:
AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Al Pacino
(2007)
90 min | Documentary
Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Gabrielle Anwar, Jon Avnet, Carole Bayer Sager, Marlon Brando
Votes: 241
27. Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993–2009)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Conan O'Brien, a Harvard Lampoon alumnus, hosts this late-night comedy/talk-show, which is often silly and whimsical.
Stars: Conan O'Brien, The Max Weinberg 7, Andy Richter, Joel Godard
Votes: 18,930
28. 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
29. The Making of '20000 Leagues Under the Sea' (2003 Video)
88 min | Documentary
A documentary about the making of Disney's 1954 classic, "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea."
Stars: John Rhys-Davies, Rudy Behlmer, Bob Broughton, Bob Burns
Votes: 115
30. All-Star Party for Lucille Ball (1984 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Variety Clubs International hosted this tribute to Lucille ball. It brought Lucy and her husband, Gary Morton together on their anniversary, to present her with a humanitarian award. Lucy ... See full summary »
Director: Dick McDonough | Stars: Lucille Ball, Monty Hall, Desi Arnaz Jr., Lucie Arnaz
Votes: 35
31.
What's My Line? (1950–1967)
Episode:
Kirk Douglas
(1953)
Family, Game-Show
Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Peter Lind Hayes, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf tries to guess the professional identity of a man from Coldwater, Michigan who raises reindeer, a Texas woman ... See full summary »
Stars: Dorothy Kilgallen, Peter Lind Hayes, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf
Votes: 37
32.
Queenie (1987)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(1987)
120 min | Drama, Romance
While growing up in the tumultuous early 20th century colonial India in an upper middle class Indian family, young beautiful Anglo-Indian girl Queenie who easily passes for white must deal with racism, bullying and sexual predators.
Director: Larry Peerce | Stars: Joss Ackland, Martin Balsam, Claire Bloom, Gary Cady
Votes: 8
33. Ace in the Hole (1951)
Approved | 111 min | Drama, Film-Noir
A frustrated former big-city journalist now stuck working for an Albuquerque newspaper exploits a story about a man trapped in a cave to rekindle his career, but the situation quickly escalates into an out-of-control circus.
Director: Billy Wilder | Stars: Kirk Douglas, Jan Sterling, Robert Arthur, Porter Hall
Votes: 39,080 | Gross: $3.97M
34. The Dean Martin Show (1965–1974)
TV-PG | Comedy, Music
Dean Martin hosts, with several celebrities as guests. There are musical acts and comedy sketches that break down comedy, racial, and sexual barriers all at the same time.
Stars: Dean Martin, The Dingaling Sisters, Ken Lane, Lou Jacobi
Votes: 1,428
35. The Shocking Truth (2017–2018)
22 min | Documentary
The Shocking Truth is a compelling documentary series that digs deep into notorious real-life murders and paranormal events and explores how Hollywood turned them into its most memorable thrillers.
Stars: Paul Boucher, Paul Day, Rebekah McKendry, Christopher Chacon
Votes: 80
36. Clive James' Postcard from... (1989–1999)
50 min | Documentary
A travel program originally broadcast on BBC, and later transferring to ITV.
Stars: Clive James, Mariana de Moraes, Françoise Sagan, Tom Shuff
Votes: 61
37. The Milton Berle Spectacular (1962 TV Movie)
60 min | Comedy
Berle tries a comeback with this special, with highlights showing him competing with Jack trying to demonstrate the right approach Laurence Harvey should take in comedy, and a musical skit ... See full summary »
Director: Barry Shear | Stars: Milton Berle, Jack Benny, Kirk Douglas, Laurence Harvey
Votes: 11
38.
Tales from the Crypt (1989–1996)
Episode:
Yellow
(1991)
Not Rated | 37 min | Comedy, Crime, Fantasy
The year is 1918. During World War I, somewhere in France, it's the 49th day of continuous battle on the front lines. Lieutenant Martin Kalthrob doesn't want to be in the army anymore and ... See full summary »
Director: Robert Zemeckis | Stars: Kirk Douglas, Eric Douglas, Lance Henriksen, Dan Aykroyd
Votes: 1,251
39. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
A famous guest host stars in parodies and sketches created by the cast of this witty show.
Stars: The Saturday Night Live Band, Don Pardo, Darrell Hammond, Kenan Thompson
Votes: 52,645
40. Tales from the Crypt (1989–1996)
TV-MA | 25 min | Comedy, Crime, Fantasy
"Tales from the Crypt" was a 1989 horror story anthology series based on the gruesome E.C. comic books of the 1950s presented by the legendary "Crypt Keeper", a sinister ghoul obsessed with gallows humor and horrific puns.
Stars: John Kassir, Roy Brocksmith, Miguel Ferrer, Cam Clarke
Votes: 27,035
41. Laugh-In (1967–1973)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music
The original rapid fire sketch comedy show.
Stars: Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Gary Owens, Ruth Buzzi
Votes: 3,647
42. Out of the Past (1947)
Approved | 97 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
A private eye escapes his past to run a gas station in a small town, but his past catches up with him. Now he must return to the big city world of danger, corruption, double crosses, and duplicitous dames.
Director: Jacques Tourneur | Stars: Robert Mitchum, Jane Greer, Kirk Douglas, Rhonda Fleming
Votes: 40,871
43. Tales of the Vikings (1959–1960)
30 min | Adventure
Leif sets off from Scandinavia around the year 1000 determined to find lands to conquer and settle. He, along with his fellow Vikings, find conflict and adventure as they venture further from their homeland.
Stars: Jerome Courtland, Buddy Baer, Walter Barnes, Stefan Schnabel
Votes: 52
44. Mel Blanc: The Man of a Thousand Voices (2008 Video)
70 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The life and career of the renowned voice actor of animation and radio.
Director: Constantine Nasr | Stars: Mel Blanc, Noel Blanc, Keith Scott, Bill Baldwin Jr.
Votes: 188
45. Salute to Lady Liberty (1984 TV Special)
120 min | Music
Directors: Danny Gomez, Jeff Simon, Bob Wynn | Stars: Betty Buckley, Ray Charles, John Denver, Kirk Douglas
Votes: 33
46. Celebrity Daredevils (1983 TV Movie)
Game-Show
Celebrities perform an array of fearless feats.
Director: Tony Verna | Stars: Army Archerd, Christopher Atkins, Barbi Benton, Linda Blair
Votes: 16
47.
Coach (1989–1997)
Episode:
The Popcorn Bowl
(1994)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Sport
Hayden struggles to juggle a bowl game and an offer from a professional football team as he feels he has changed too much since hiring an agent.
Director: Jeff Meyer | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, Bill Fagerbakke, Kenneth Kimmins
Votes: 47
48.
Laugh-In (1967–1973)
Episode:
Guest Starring Bobby Darin
(1968)
TV-PG | 52 min | Comedy, Music
Sketches include Harem girls, Mitzi visits the cocktail party, Laugh-In salutes pollution, Dan & Dick experience life in a foxhole, and Bobby duets with his brother Rosemenko on Mack the ... See full summary »
Director: Gordon Wiles | Stars: Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Bobby Darin, Judy Carne
Votes: 60
49.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
The Day the Violence Died
(1996)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Bart and Lisa meet a vagabond who claims to be the creator of Itchy from "Itchy and Scratchy."
Director: Wesley Archer | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 2,868
50.
Touched by an Angel (1994–2003)
Episode:
Bar Mitzvah
(2000)
TV-G | Drama, Family, Fantasy
An elderly man no longer believes in God. When he finds out his devout son is dying from a brain tumor, he must find his own faith again.
Director: Jeff Kanew | Stars: Roma Downey, Della Reese, John Dye, Dennis Boutsikaris
Votes: 64