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1. The Brother Side of the Wake (2022)
95 min | Documentary, Fantasy
The Brother Side of the Wake is an experimental documentary about the people of Venice, California, and probes the question that Orson Welles explores in The Other Side of the Wind: "Is the journey more important than the destination?"
Director: Gerry Fialka | Stars: Gregor Sleleus, Jay Paulson, Gerry Fialka, Jeff Michalski
Votes: 20
2.
The David Frost Show (1969–1972)
Episode:
Episode #2.202
(1970)
Talk-Show
Stars: David Frost, Louis Armstrong, Orson Welles
Votes: 7
3.
The David Frost Show (1969–1972)
Episode:
Episode #2.199
(1970)
Talk-Show
Stars: David Frost, Orson Welles
Votes: 7
4.
The David Frost Show (1969–1972)
Episode:
Episode #2.203
(1970)
Talk-Show
Stars: David Frost, Tiny Tim, Orson Welles, Darryl F. Zanuck
Votes: 7
5. Above San Francisco (1973)
G | 45 min | Documentary
A lighter-than-air look at one of America's most dynamic cities, the film is a visually stunning diorama, as unique as the city itself.
Directors: Jim Freeman, Greg MacGillivray | Star: Orson Welles
Votes: 9
6.
The Jack Paar Program (1962–1965)
Episode:
Episode #1.11
(1962)
60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Director: Hal Gurnee | Stars: Jack Paar, Judy Garland, Robert Goulet, Oscar Levant
Votes: 10
8. Natalie - A Tribute to a Very Special Lady (1982 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
An all-star tribute to Natalie Wood by some of her friends and co-workers.
Director: Harry Kooperstein | Stars: Natalie Wood, Lauren Bacall, Jim Backus, Martin Balsam
Votes: 77
9. 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
10.
Arena (1975– )
Episode:
The Orson Welles Story: Part 2
(1982)
54 min | Documentary
Part 2 of an in-depth interview exploring Welles' achievements and frustrations during his life in film and theatre.
Stars: Leslie Megahey, Orson Welles, Anthony Perkins, Peter Bogdanovich
Votes: 53
11.
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: 73
12. The Greatest Adventure--the Story of Man's Voyage to the Moon (1983 Video)
Documentary
The planning and implementation of the first flight to the moon, narrated by Orson Welles.
Star: Orson Welles
Votes: 12
13. 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
14. Real Heroes (1981)
10 min | Short
United Way of America organizations promotion of the body and to raise funds in the form of donations.
Director: Mario Pellegrini | Stars: Charles Bronson, Jill Ireland, Orson Welles
Votes: 8
15.
National Geographic Specials (1965– )
Episode:
The World of Jacques-Yves Cousteau
(1966)
60 min | Documentary, History
Director: Philippe Cousteau | Stars: Jacques-Yves Cousteau, Orson Welles
Votes: 20
16. Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Dean Martin (1976 TV Special)
101 min | Comedy
Don Rickles serves as roastmaster for Dean Martin's own roast. Also featured are Foster Brooks, Ruth Buzzi, Bob Hope and many other comedy legends.
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Don Rickles, Dean Martin, Bob Hope, Orson Welles
Votes: 228
17. Survival (1961– )
Documentary
Classic long-running British nature documentary series featuring different subjects each time.
Stars: Duncan Carse, Aubrey Buxton, Andrew Sachs, Patrick Allen
Votes: 80
18. Beer and Board Games (2010– )
Documentary, Comedy, News
Matt Sloan, Aaron Yonda, and other incredible improv-comedians get drunk while playing board games.
Stars: Aaron Yonda, Matt Sloan, Adam Koralik, Jason Stephens
Votes: 141
19. Paul Masson: Orson Welles, No Wine Before It's Time (1980)
1 min | Short
A classic commercial for Paul Masson wine starring the cinematic creator of "Citizen Kane" and "Touch of Evil", the master actor, director, writer and magician Orson Welles. Here, he ... See full summary »
Star: Orson Welles
Votes: 14
20.
Tomorrow Coast to Coast (1973–1981)
Episode:
Orson Welles
(1975)
Talk-Show
Tom interviews Orson Welles and the discussion includes the theater, Hollywood, personality myths, famous radio shows, magic, religion, death, and childhood memories.
Star: Orson Welles
Votes: 8
21. National Geographic Specials (1965– )
60 min | Documentary, History
For over 30 years, the National Geographic Society has presented specials on nature, foreign culture, scientific breakthroughs, and things which fall under the general category of "neat stuff." Each special is self-contained.
Stars: Alexander Scourby, Leslie Nielsen, Richard Kiley, Joseph Campanella
Votes: 338
22. Monitor (1958–1965)
Documentary, Talk-Show
Fortnightly arts show from the BBC, covering the worlds of theatre, film, literature, painting, sculpture, architecture and music.
Stars: Huw Wheldon, Jonathan Miller, John Berger, Robert Robinson
Votes: 97
23.
Orson Welles' Great Mysteries (1973–1974)
Episode:
La Grande Breteche
(1973)
Drama, Mystery
A Spanish officer, captured by the French during the Peninsular War, is imprisoned at the country house of an elderly aristocrat with a bored young wife - whose lover he becomes, with deadly consequences.
Directors: Peter Sasdy, Orson Welles | Stars: Orson Welles, Susannah York, Peter Cushing, Morag Hood
Votes: 106
24.
The David Frost Show (1969–1972)
Episode:
Episode #2.201
(1970)
Talk-Show
Stars: David Frost, Duke Ellington, Norman Mailer, Elly Stone
Votes: 7
25. I Love Lucy (1951–1957)
TV-Y | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The wife of a band leader constantly tries to become a star - in spite of her having no talent, and gets herself (along with her best friend) into the funniest predicaments.
Stars: Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, William Frawley
Votes: 28,811
26. 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: 4,224
27. 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
28. The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Frank Sinatra (1978 TV Special)
100 min | Comedy
Wonderful funny contribution from Red Buttons. Kinda leaves you feeling two things. Almost all of these acting/comedic legends have passed and this sort of unbridled humour is no more
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Ronald Reagan, Gene Kelly
Votes: 227
29. 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
30.
Orson Welles' Sketch Book (1955)
Episode:
The War of the Worlds
(1955)
15 min | Biography, Talk-Show
Orson discusses the effect of his 'War of the Worlds' radio broadcast on America, and how the attack on Pearl Harbor was not believed by many because of this.
Director: Huw Wheldon | Star: Orson Welles
Votes: 21
31.
A Woman Called Moses (1978)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(1978)
120 min | Biography, Drama
Director: Paul Wendkos | Stars: Cicely Tyson, Jason Bernard, Clifford David, Judyann Elder
Votes: 11
32. 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: 216
33. Kelly Country (1973)
48 min | Documentary
Director: Stuart Cooper | Stars: Orson Welles, Sidney Nolan, Bill Weston
Votes: 8
34. An Arabian Night (1960 TV Movie)
85 min | Adventure
A magnificent collection of ancient tales told by the sultana Scheherazade, who relates them as entertainment for her jealous and murderous husband, hoping to keep him amused and herself alive.
Director: Mark Lawton | Stars: Stanley Holloway, Robert Loggia, Orson Welles, Martin Benson
Votes: 20
35. Citizen Kane (1941)
PG | 119 min | Drama, Mystery
Following the death of publishing tycoon Charles Foster Kane, reporters scramble to uncover the meaning of his final utterance: 'Rosebud.'
Director: Orson Welles | Stars: Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten, Dorothy Comingore, Agnes Moorehead
Votes: 464,744 | Gross: $1.59M
36. 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: 941
37. Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Jimmy Stewart (1978 TV Special)
99 min | Comedy
Dean Martin and Friends roast Jimmy Stewart
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dean Martin, James Stewart, June Allyson, Lucille Ball
Votes: 133
38. The Jack Paar Program (1962–1965)
60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
This was a variety show, hosted by Jack Paar, that had live and filmed interviews with famous people; comedy and musical acts; and home movies of trips Paar took with his wife Miriam and his teenage daughter Randy.
Stars: Jack Paar, Jose Melis, Jim G. Lucas, Jonathan Winters
Votes: 232
39. Magic with the Stars (1982 TV Movie)
120 min | Fantasy, Family
Director: Walter C. Miller | Stars: Orson Welles, Jaclyn Smith, Loni Anderson, Robert Guillaume
Votes: 24
40. Dieter & Andreas (1989)
Short, Comedy, Music
Director: Christian Zemlin | Stars: Matt Zemlin, Eva Zemlin
Votes: 98
41.
I Love Lucy (1951–1957)
Episode:
Lucy Meets Orson Welles
(1956)
TV-Y | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Orson Welles asks Lucy to assist in his magic act.
Director: James V. Kern | Stars: Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, William Frawley
Votes: 352
42.
Magnum, P.I. (1980–1988)
Episode:
J. "Digger" Doyle
(1981)
Not Rated | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Thieves are attempting to steal tapes of Robin Masters' new book. Magnum joins forces with security expert J. "Digger" Doyle to prevent the theft.
Director: Winrich Kolbe | Stars: Tom Selleck, John Hillerman, Roger E. Mosley, Larry Manetti
Votes: 487
43.
Moonlighting (1985–1989)
Episode:
The Dream Sequence Always Rings Twice
(1985)
TV-PG | 50 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery
David and Maddie meet the owner of a club who tells them about an unresolved murder. Maddie and David argue about who they think the real murderer is and, in their dreams, set about solving the murder that occurred 40 years ago.
Director: Peter Werner | Stars: Cybill Shepherd, Bruce Willis, Allyce Beasley, Jack Bannon
Votes: 464
44.
What's My Line? (1950–1967)
Episode:
John Perona & Greer Garson
(1958)
Family, Game-Show
Todays guests are Orson Welles, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf.
Stars: Dorothy Kilgallen, Orson Welles, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf
Votes: 49
45.
National Geographic Specials (1965– )
Episode:
Voyage of the Brigantine Yankee
(1966)
60 min | Documentary, History
Director: Ray Jewell | Star: Orson Welles
Votes: 11
46.
Tempo (1961–1968)
Episode:
Profile No. 6: Orson Welles
(1965)
Documentary
Director: Jim Goddard | Star: Orson Welles
Votes: 9
47. 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
48. Orson Welles: The Paris Interview (1960 TV Movie)
53 min | Documentary
A vintage interview captures the artist reflecting on Citizen Kane and expounding on directing, acting and writing and his desire to bestow a valuable legacy upon his profession. The scene ... See full summary »
Director: Allan King | Stars: Bernard Braden, Orson Welles
Votes: 76
49. A Horse Called Nijinsky (1970)
55 min | Documentary
Documentary, narrated by Orson Welles, about the legendary race horse Nijinsky, one of the greatest and most successful race horses in history and after his retirement from the racetrack in 1970 an important sire of thoroughbred horses.
Director: Jo Durden-Smith | Stars: Nijinsky, Orson Welles
Votes: 15
50.
Orson Welles' Sketch Book (1955)
Episode:
The Police
(1955)
15 min | Biography, Talk-Show
Orson discusses the invasion of privacy by police and the authorities at home and abroad.
Director: Huw Wheldon | Star: Orson Welles
Votes: 24