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1. The 20th Annual Golden Globe Awards (1963 TV Special)
Stars: Edie Adams, June Allyson, Red Buttons, Corinne Calvet
Votes: 43
2. CNN Special Assignment (1985 TV Special)
60 min | Talk-Show
Well-known people in the entertainment industry are interviewed about the corruption with the company "Faces International."
Director: Tom Logan | Stars: Jay Bernstein, Charlton Heston, Tom Logan, John Schneider
Votes: 104
3. The London Programme (1975–2008)
60 min | News
London Regional Current Affairs programme. Some weeks political, some weeks cultural. Greg Dyke was the Deputy Editor.
Stars: Trevor Phillips, Godfrey Hodgson, John Taylor, Andrew Phillips
Votes: 54
4. 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
5. A Tribute to John F. Kennedy from the Arts (1963 TV Special)
Drama, Music
A quickly organized live tribute to President Kennedy, honoring his interest and encouragement of the arts, and featuring an impressive list of actors in dramatic readings as well as performances by classical artists.
Director: David Green | Stars: Fredric March, Marian Anderson, Sidney Blackmer, Florence Eldridge
Votes: 30
6. The 32th Annual Thalians Ball (1987 TV Special)
Reality-TV
Stars: Richard Anderson, Eric Braeden, Joan Collins, Tim Conway
Votes: 121
7. Friends (1994–2004)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Follows the personal and professional lives of six twenty to thirty year-old friends living in the Manhattan borough of New York City.
Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc
Votes: 1,090,207
8. With Orson Welles: Stories of A Life in Film (1990 TV Movie)
150 min | Documentary
A two-and-a-half hour documentary retrospective on the career of Orson Welles.
Director: Leslie Megahey | Stars: Peter Bogdanovich, Charlton Heston, Micheál MacLiammóir, Leslie Megahey
Votes: 77
9.
Secrets of War (1998– )
Episode:
The Gulf War: Architects of Desert Storm
(1998)
TV-PG | 104 min | Documentary, History, War
The top-secret planning behind the Coalition's victory over Iraq. How former CIA director President George Bush, General Norman Schwarzkopf, General Colin Powell and others gathered and ... See full summary »
Stars: Charlton Heston, Dan Quayle, John Sununu, James Baker III
Votes: 17
10.
Secrets of War (1998– )
Episode:
Cold War: The Strangelove Factor
(1998)
TV-PG | 52 min | Documentary, History, War
Russian Nuclear Secrets of the Cold War.
Directors: Aleksandr Ivankin, Chip Proser | Stars: Charlton Heston, Nikita Khrushchev, Oleg Troyanovski, John Erickson
Votes: 12
11.
Secrets of War (1998– )
Episode:
The Ultra Enigma
(1998)
TV-PG | 52 min | Documentary, History, War
Story of the Enigma Machine, the cracking of the Enigma codes and British disinformation campaigns.
Director: Chip Proser | Stars: Charlton Heston, David Kahn, Norman Polmar, Thomas B. Allen
Votes: 14
12.
Arena (1975– )
Episode:
The Orson Welles Story: Part 1
(1982)
111 min | Documentary
Part 1 of an in-depth interview exploring Welles' achievements and frustrations during his life in film and theatre.
Stars: Leslie Megahey, Orson Welles, Peter Bogdanovich, Robert Wise
Votes: 74
13. Movie Magic (1994–1997)
30 min | Documentary, Short, History
Documentary series dealing with every aspect of special effects in movies, from low-budget make-up to multi-million-dollar computer-generated graphics. The clear presentation includes ... See full summary »
Stars: James Cameron, Richard Edlund, Rick Baker, Ken Ralston
Votes: 185
14. Private Screenings (1996– )
Talk-Show
The host of this series is noted writer and film historian Robert Osborne. Each episode consists of Osborne conducting an interview with an actor or actress of Hollywood's "Golden" era of ... See full summary »
Stars: Robert Osborne, Jane Powell, Liza Minnelli, Alec Baldwin
Votes: 212
15. The Best of Hollywood (1999– )
60 min | Documentary
Stars: Greg O'Neil, Robert Wise, Turhan Bey, Susanna Foster
Votes: 19
16. Think Twentieth (1967)
30 min | Documentary, Short
A promotional short for the upcoming films of 20th Century Fox.
Director: Richard Fleischer | Stars: Julie Andrews, Bette Davis, Patty Duke, Susan Hayward
Votes: 172
17. A Whole Scene Going (1966– )
35 min | Music, Talk-Show
The first of a new series from BBC One reflecting the tastes and times of Britain's under-twenty-ones.
Stars: Barry Fantoni, Wendy Varnals, Paul Jones, Michael Crawford
Votes: 38
18. Bob Hope: Memories of World War II (1995 TV Movie)
Documentary, War
Stars: Bob Hope, Jerry Colonna, Charlton Heston, Dolores Hope
Votes: 22
19.
This Is Your Life (1955–2003)
Episode:
Christopher Lee
(1974)
Documentary, Biography
Eamonn Andrews surprises the 51 year old Christopher Lee, joined by his wife, daughter, mother, sister, brother, and fellow actors Peter Cushing, Vincent Price, Patrick Macnee, and Sammy Davis Jr.
Director: Royston Mayoh | Stars: Eamonn Andrews, Christopher Lee, Xandra Carandini de Trafford, Estelle Marie Carandini di Sarzano
Votes: 28
20.
Secrets of War (1998– )
Episode:
Cold War: Khrushchev's Regime
(2001)
TV-PG | 49 min | Documentary, History, War
Although he tried to distance himself from Stalin's ruthless regime, Khrushchev brought the world to the brink of nuclear war. A look at the Cuban Missile Crisis from the Soviet point of ... See full summary »
Stars: Charlton Heston, Igor Chevtsov, Tim Naftali, Vladislav Zubok
Votes: 12
21. Your Show of Shows (1950–1954)
90 min | Comedy
Best remembered by its posterior title, Your Show of Shows, this live variety show included comedy sketches with TV pioneers Sid Caesar and Imogene Coca.
Stars: Sid Caesar, Imogene Coca, Felisa Vanoff, Carl Reiner
Votes: 368
22. 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
23.
The Colbys (1985–1987)
Episode:
Manhunt
(1987)
49 min | Drama
Monica and Cash find Scott at the observatory, but the boy doesn't want anything to do with Monica. Jeff investigates Hoyt Parker to learn more about Conny's death. Kolya begs Sable to fire... See full summary »
Director: Bruce Bilson | Stars: Charlton Heston, John James, Katharine Ross, Emma Samms
Votes: 58
24.
Very Important Pennis (1996–1997)
Episode:
Very Important Pennis: Part 1
(1996)
Comedy
Stars: Paul Kaye, Kriss Akabusi, Giorgio Armani, Baz Bamigboye
Votes: 26
25.
Secrets of War (1998– )
Episode:
Secret Weapons of the Third Reich
(1998)
TV-PG | 46 min | Documentary, History, War
The Third Reich built weapon systems that were far beyond anything the Allies had or could have imagined in World War II. From operational jet planes to guided missiles and smart bombs, ... See full summary »
Stars: Charlton Heston, Rupert Allason, Anthony Cave Brown, Walter Boyne
Votes: 15
26.
Secrets of War (1998– )
Episode:
Stalin's Spies
(1999)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, History, War
Richard Sorge, a German journalist and communist tasked to set up a spy ring in 1930s Tokyo, and Leopold Trepper, a successful construction company head who secretly led the Red Orchestra ... See full summary »
Director: Aleksandr Ivankin | Stars: Charlton Heston, Igor Chevtsov, Thomas B. Allen, Christopher Andrew
Votes: 17
27.
The London Programme (1975–2008)
Episode:
Saving the Rose Theatre
(1989)
News
Director: Nick Metcalfe | Stars: Trevor Phillips, Peggy Ashcroft, Tony Banks, Martin Biddle
Votes: 47
28.
The Colbys (1985–1987)
Episode:
Deceptions
(1986)
49 min | Drama
Jason proposes that Miles adopts a child. Sable disagrees. Jeff admits he's considered an abortion for Fallon. When Miles learns about Fallon's baby, he confronts Jeff on the rainy roof of the Colby Tower.
Director: Curtis Harrington | Stars: Charlton Heston, John James, Katharine Ross, Emma Samms
Votes: 58
29.
Secrets of War (1998– )
Episode:
Rommel's Enigma
(1998)
TV-PG | 52 min | Documentary, History, War
The Desert Fox outfoxed by the Ultra secret.
Stars: Charlton Heston, Anthony Cave Brown, Harry Hinsley, M.R.D. Foot
Votes: 15
30.
Chiefs (1983)
Episode:
Part 1
(1983)
Crime, Drama, Mystery
The new police chief of the young, thriving 1920's southern city of Delano is confronted with petty theft, Klan activities and, above all, the deaths of a number of young boys which lead him to suspect the doings of a serial killer.
Director: Jerry London | Stars: Charlton Heston, Keith Carradine, Stephen Collins, Brad Davis
Votes: 49
31.
Secrets of War (1998– )
Episode:
Cold War: The Kennedy Years
(2001)
TV-PG | 45 min | Documentary, History, War
This youngest of American presidents took over in the most tense period of the Cold War. The stories from within the White House, on the front lines of CIA operations in Cuba and in the espionage capital of Berlin.
Director: J.V. Martin | Stars: Charlton Heston, Lawrence Freedman, Robert McNamara, Philip Brenner
Votes: 14
32.
Secrets of War (1998– )
Episode:
Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh's Revolution
(2002)
TV-PG | 49 min | Documentary, History, War
The secrets behind Ho Chi Minh's control of Vietnam and his ability to force the Japanese, the French and the Americans out of his country during his three decade reign.
Stars: Charlton Heston, Stanley Karnow, Stuart Herrington, William Duiker
Votes: 17
33. 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
34. 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: 1,770
35. 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: 524
36. 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
37. The New Steve Allen Show (1961–1965)
48 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
It was a show basically about laughing until you were in tears, or just falling down, doubling over with laughter...a show for the whole family, with some of the funniest comic people on ... See full summary »
Stars: Steve Allen, Louis Nye, Johnny Jacobs, Les Brown and His Band of Renown
Votes: 95
38. 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: 52
39.
The Colbys (1985–1987)
Episode:
All Fall Down
(1987)
49 min | Drama
Cash Cassidy has taken a bullet meant for Jason and is in critical condition. Channing scolds Fallon after LB leaves his marbles on the Colby staircase. Jeff gets one step closer to finding... See full summary »
Director: Kim Friedman | Stars: Charlton Heston, John James, Katharine Ross, Emma Samms
Votes: 54
40.
The Colbys (1985–1987)
Episode:
Bloodlines
(1986)
49 min | Drama
Channing tells Miles she can't have children. In reality she's afraid of dying in childbirth like her mother. Fallon confides in Frankie. Sable insists that Channing visits a doctor for a ... See full summary »
Director: Harry Falk | Stars: Charlton Heston, John James, Katharine Ross, Emma Samms
Votes: 62
41.
The Colbys (1985–1987)
Episode:
Fallon's Baby
(1987)
49 min | Drama
Fallon's baby is still fighting for her life and at the same time Jeff and Miles await the results of the paternity test. Cash wants to leave Adrienne but little Scott persuades him otherwise.
Director: Harry Falk | Stars: Charlton Heston, John James, Katharine Ross, Emma Samms
Votes: 59
42.
The Colbys (1985–1987)
Episode:
Power Plays
(1987)
49 min | Drama
Sable tries to persuade Adrienne Cassidy to give up her son, finds a new dancing partner for Nikolai and attends her first Colby Enterprises board meeting, all of which results in trouble for her family members.
Director: Harry Falk | Stars: Charlton Heston, John James, Katharine Ross, Emma Samms
Votes: 60
43.
Chiefs (1983)
Episode:
Part 3
(1983)
Crime, Drama, Mystery
While Kennedy liberalism in the early 1960's offers new challenges and possibilities, the courageous appointment of a new sheriff and the resolution of a decades long hunt for a serial killer bring closure and new hope to Delano.
Director: Jerry London | Stars: Charlton Heston, Keith Carradine, Stephen Collins, Brad Davis
Votes: 44
44.
Secrets of War (1998– )
Episode:
Cold War: Inside the K.G.B.
(2000)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, History, War
Untold stories behind the headlines in the unseen Cold War battles between Western intelligence agencies and the KGB. Features exclusive interviews and new revelations about the KGB's missions and tactics.
Director: Aleksandr Ivankin | Stars: Charlton Heston, Oleg Gordievsky, Pavel Sudoplatov, Vladimir Grushko
Votes: 20
45. 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: 2,295
46. Playhouse 90 (1956–1961)
90 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Of the many anthology series, this is considered the most ambitious with outstanding talent in front of the camera. Attracting top ranked directors and scripts, it was often filmed live including the entire first season.
Stars: Richard Joy, Paul Lambert, Helen Kleeb, Charles Bickford
Votes: 419
47. Omnibus (1952–1961)
55 min | Drama, History, Music
Omnibus was a television program that sought to provide the best of what television could provide as the highest common denominator of intellectual curiosity and interest. This level of programing excellence has not been achieved again.
Stars: Alistair Cooke, Leonard Bernstein, Joseph N. Welch, Helen Hayes
Votes: 218
48. America 2-Night (1978)
30 min | Comedy
In the second-season version of "Fernwood 2Nite," the small-time talk show from Fernwood, Ohio has moved to Alta Coma, California, where it has taken on a more national flavor. This satire ... See full summary »
Stars: Martin Mull, Fred Willard, Bill Kirchenbauer, Frank De Vol
Votes: 348
49. The American Film Institute's 10th Anniversary Special (1977 TV Special)
90 min
The American Film Institute celebrates it's 10th anniversary using film clips selected by its thousands of members.
Director: Marty Pasetta | Stars: Lauren Bacall, Henry Fonda, Charlton Heston, Henry Mancini
Votes: 21
50.
The Colbys (1985–1987)
Episode:
Guilty Party
(1987)
49 min | Drama
Fallon has fallen down the Colby stairs and the baby needs to be taken out with a c-section. Jeff gets one step closer to Hoyt Parker and learns Parker has ties to Zach Powers. Channing and... See full summary »
Director: Roy Campanella II | Stars: Charlton Heston, John James, Katharine Ross, Emma Samms
Votes: 56