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1.
Bracken's World (1969–1970)
Episode:
Nude Scene
(1970)
60 min | Drama
An actor and actress both grapple with their feelings concerning appearing nude in an upcoming role.
Director: Charles S. Dubin | Stars: Leslie Nielsen, Peter Haskell, Elizabeth Allen, Linda Harrison
Votes: 8
2.
Omnibus (1952–1961)
Episode:
Mr. Lincoln: Part 3
(1952)
30 min | Drama, History, Music
Norman Lloyd and James Agee continue the story of Lincoln; Robert Tallman and Helen Hayes present stories of Mother Goose.
Directors: Andrew McCullough, Norman Lloyd | Stars: James Broderick, Blanche Charles, Alistair Cooke, Royal Dano
Votes: 11
3.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
The Swamp Fox: Horses for Greene
(1961)
Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
In the final episode, Marion plots to steal horses from the British, eventually getting them to stampede through the streets of Charleston.
Director: Lewis R. Foster | Stars: Leslie Nielsen, Barbara Eiler, Arthur Hunnicutt, Ralph Clanton
Votes: 29
4.
The Golden Girls (1985–1992)
Episode:
One Flew Out of the Cuckoo's Nest
(1992)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
As Dorothy and Lucas prepare to get married, they try to persuade Sophia to come live with them in Atlanta.
Director: Lex Passaris | Stars: Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty
Votes: 740
5.
Match Game (1973–1990)
Episode:
Episode #5.64
(1977)
TV-PG | Comedy, Game-Show
Stars: Gene Rayburn, Leslie Nielsen, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly
Votes: 11
6.
TV Tales (2002– )
Episode:
The Golden Girls
(2002)
Documentary, Biography
Stars: Bea Arthur, Marc Berman, Selma Diamond, Estelle Getty
Votes: 5
7. The Donald O'Connor Show (1968– )
Stars: Donald O'Connor, Richard Dawson, Jerry Lanning, Roberta Sherwood
Votes: 24
8.
Due South (1994–1999)
Episode:
Call of the Wild: Part 2
(1999)
TV-PG | Adventure, Comedy, Crime
Fraser and Kowalski pursue an arms dealer to the Yukon, where they trek across dangerous ice fields to intercept a mysterious arms shipment. Joining forces with Thatcher, Turnbull and Buck ... See full summary »
Director: Steve DiMarco | Stars: Paul Gross, Callum Keith Rennie, Beau Starr, Camilla Scott
Votes: 121
9.
Highway to Heaven (1984–1989)
Episode:
The Gift of Life
(1987)
Not Rated | 60 min | Drama, Fantasy
On assignment as bodyguards, Jonathan and Mark have to make a wealthy, ruthless businessman see the error of his ways.
Director: Michael Landon | Stars: Michael Landon, Victor French, Donna Mitchell, Leslie Nielsen
Votes: 116
10.
National Geographic Specials (1965– )
Episode:
Bushmen of the Kalahari
(1974)
60 min | Documentary, History
Shows how Bushmen are adapting to change after centuries of being hunter-gatherers.
Directors: John Marshall, Robert M. Young | Star: Leslie Nielsen
Votes: 9
11. An Audience with Jimmy Tarbuck (1994 TV Special)
60 min | Documentary, Comedy
Jimmy Tarbuck parades his comic wares in front of a celebrity audience.
Director: Ian Hamilton | Stars: Jimmy Tarbuck, Leslie Ash, Myra Atherton, Ron Atkinson
Votes: 16
12.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
The Swamp Fox: A Woman's Courage
(1961)
Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Marion and his men outwit the British forces who follow them out of Charleston. Mary Videaux, hiding on a ship in Charleston harbor, discovers a ship full of prisoners and tries to help them, at great peril to herself.
Director: Lewis R. Foster | Stars: Leslie Nielsen, Barbara Eiler, Arthur Hunnicutt, Sean McClory
Votes: 26
13.
Due South (1994–1999)
Episode:
All the Queen's Horses
(1996)
TV-PG | 47 min | Adventure, Comedy, Crime
Subversive terrorists hijack a train carrying the RCMP Musical Ride on an exhibition tour; while the FBI dithers about, Fraser, Inspector Thatcher, and Buck Frobisher work against the hijackers from the inside.
Director: George Bloomfield | Stars: Paul Gross, David Marciano, Beau Starr, Tony Craig
Votes: 172
14.
Due South (1994–1999)
Episode:
Call of the Wild: Part 1
(1999)
TV-PG | Adventure, Comedy, Crime
A homicide investigation leads Fraser and Kowalski to a major arms smuggling operation masterminded by Fraser Sr.'s old adversary Holloway Muldoon. As Fraser and Kowalski pursue the case, ... See full summary »
Director: Steve DiMarco | Stars: Paul Gross, Callum Keith Rennie, Beau Starr, Camilla Scott
Votes: 120
15.
The Rookies (1972–1976)
Episode:
S.W.A.T.
(1975)
TV-PG | Crime, Drama
Terry respond to a call about man with a gun holding some people captive. Terry tries to talk to the man but SWAT shows up and they take over. Terry tells the leader, Lt. Harrelson that he ... See full summary »
Director: E.W. Swackhamer | Stars: Georg Stanford Brown, Sam Melville, Gerald S. O'Loughlin, Jaime Lyn Bauer
Votes: 20
16. Doris Day's Best Friends (1985–1986)
30 min | Family, Talk-Show
Doris Day hosted this talk show, which featured celebrity interviews and animal advocacy.
Stars: Doris Day, Biggest, Angie Dickinson, Robert Wagner
Votes: 33
17. 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
18. John & Leeza from Hollywood (1993–1994)
TV-PG | Talk-Show
Stars: John Tesh, Leeza Gibbons, Rue McClanahan, John Forsythe
Votes: 25
19.
Dr. Kildare (1961–1966)
Episode:
Toast the Golden Couple
(1965)
30 min | Drama
Kildare finds that the spouses of five patients who are candidates for the new kidney dialysis treatment are having a more difficult time than the patients themselves. As is Nurse Fain, ... See full summary »
Director: Marc Daniels | Stars: Richard Chamberlain, Raymond Massey, Leslie Nielsen, Hazel Court
Votes: 10
20.
Dr. Kildare (1961–1966)
Episode:
Wives and Losers
(1965)
30 min | Drama
Steve Perrona becomes angry with Kildare after he learns about the new kidney treatment; Morrison leaves the hospital without permission.
Director: Marc Daniels | Stars: Richard Chamberlain, Raymond Massey, Leslie Nielsen, Hazel Court
Votes: 9
21.
Robson Arms (2005–2008)
Episode:
All About Kitty
(2007)
Comedy, Drama
Both Yuri and Toni are facing new nemeses. Yuri's is contractor and television personality Jim Caruk, who Elvis has hired to fix up the building since Stu has a prospective buyer. In ... See full summary »
Director: James Dunnison | Stars: Gabrielle Rose, Elizabeth Thai, Helena Yea, A.J. McKenzie
Votes: 35
22. 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
23.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
The Swamp Fox: Day of Reckoning
(1960)
Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The War for American Independence takes second place for Colonel Marion as he goes on a personal quest for vengeance against the Loyalists responsible for his nephew's murder...a quest that may end up destroying him as well.
Stars: Leslie Nielsen, John Sutton, Barbara Eiler, Henry Daniell
Votes: 32
24.
Judd for the Defense (1967–1969)
Episode:
The Deep End
(1967)
60 min | Drama
Judd defends a skipper charged with the murder of four people aboard his boat. The only witness is a little girl who was also wounded during the slaughter.
Director: Seymour Robbie | Stars: Carl Betz, Stephen Young, Leslie Nielsen, Beverly Garland
Votes: 16
25.
The Virginian (1962–1971)
Episode:
Long Ride Home
(1969)
TV-PG | 75 min | Western
Holly finds two cowboys who are looking for work. The younger hand Jim looks up to Ben as the only father he has ever known as the two roam around looking for a place to settle. Ben isn't ready to settle down but Jim may have found a home.
Director: Charles S. Dubin | Stars: John McIntire, Doug McClure, Tim Matheson, Sara Lane
Votes: 70
26.
Wagon Train (1957–1965)
Episode:
The Jeremy Dow Story
(1960)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
When the wagon train passes through town, habitually drunk Jeremy Dow finds that his past has caught up with him. His choices: continue running, or face the demons from his past when he is confronted with this wife and son on the train.
Director: Virgil W. Vogel | Stars: Robert Horton, John McIntire, Leslie Nielsen, Frank McGrath
Votes: 95
27. M*A*S*H (1972–1983)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, War
The staff of an Army hospital in the Korean War find that laughter is the best way to deal with their situation.
Stars: Alan Alda, Wayne Rogers, Loretta Swit, Jamie Farr
Votes: 63,707
28. Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955–1962)
TV-14 | 25 min | Drama, Mystery
Series of unrelated short stories covering elements of crime, horror, drama, and comedy about people of different backgrounds committing murders, suicides, thefts, and other sorts of crime caused by certain motivations, perceived or not.
Stars: Alfred Hitchcock, Harry Tyler, John Williams, Patricia Hitchcock
Votes: 19,313
29. The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962–1965)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
"The Alfred Hitchcock Hour" was a continuation of the dramatic anthology series Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) hosted by the Master of Suspense and Mystery.
Stars: Alfred Hitchcock, Hinton Pope, Jimmy Joyce, Lew Brown
Votes: 5,147
30. 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
31. N.Y.U.K (2000– )
Comedy, Family
Professor Leslie Nielsen teaches to the students of N.Y.U.K (New Yuk University of Knuckleheads) lectures on the Three Stooges before the Stooges' shorts air.
Stars: Scott 'Carrot Top' Thompson, Dan Lauria, Anna Nicole Smith, Leslie Nielsen
Votes: 58
32. Diana Ross: Red Hot Rhythm and Blues (1987 TV Special)
60 min | Music
Diana Ross's last great television special, an interesting mix of music, fiction and documentary that bridged her early, acting-focused specials and her later taped-concert programs.
Director: Gary Halvorson | Stars: Diana Ross, Bernadette Peters, Billy Dee Williams, Etta James
Votes: 42
33.
Actor's Studio (1948–1950)
Episode:
Hannah
(1950)
Drama
Todays theme is Hannah.
Stars: Marc Connelly, Frances Ingalls, Eva Condon, Leslie Nielsen
Votes: 25
34.
Dr. Kildare (1961–1966)
Episode:
Aftermath
(1965)
30 min | Drama
The four patients chosen begin the new treatment, while those not chosen have to deal with the rejection. Conclusion of seven-part story.
Director: Marc Daniels | Stars: Richard Chamberlain, Raymond Massey, Leslie Nielsen, Philip Bourneuf
Votes: 9
35.
Medical Center (1969–1976)
Episode:
Conspiracy
(1971)
60 min | Drama
Joe Gannon must choose between jeopardizing a long-standing friendship or violating the confidence of a patient.
Director: Daniel Petrie | Stars: Chad Everett, James Daly, Leslie Nielsen, Suzanne Pleshette
Votes: 15
36.
The Virginian (1962–1971)
Episode:
Ryker
(1964)
TV-PG | 75 min | Western
Ryker is offered the job of stopping a small rancher from paying a mortgage. He is too honest to do it but is framed for killing the rancher. He is a good lawman and the sheriff wants him as a deputy but Ryker wants to save his name first.
Director: Don Richardson | Stars: Lee J. Cobb, Doug McClure, Clu Gulager, Roberta Shore
Votes: 111
37. Police Squad! (1982)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Crime
Sight gags, puns and non-sequiturs abound bumbling Sgt. Det. Lt. Frank Drebin and his colleagues at Police Squad solve various puzzling cases.
Stars: Leslie Nielsen, Alan North, Ed Williams, William Duell
Votes: 20,609
38. 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
39. 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
40. You Are There (1953–1972)
30 min | Drama, History
Walter Cronkite hosted the reenactments of historical events. Shows included "The Landing of the Hindenburg", "The Salem Witchcraft Trials", "The Gettysburg Address", "The Fall of Troy", and "The Scuttling of the Graf Spee".
Stars: Walter Cronkite, Todd Hunter, Paul Birch, Harlow Wilcox
Votes: 206
41. 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
42.
Kung Fu (1972–1975)
Episode:
Barbary House
(1975)
TV-PG | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Western
Caine becomes a Barbary Coast prizefighter in an effort to locate his brother before he's killed.
Director: Marc Daniels | Stars: David Carradine, Lois Nettleton, Tim McIntire, Leslie Nielsen
Votes: 93
43.
Robson Arms (2005–2008)
Episode:
Ordinary Assholes
(2007)
Comedy, Drama
Much is happening at Robson Arms in the aftermath of the earthquake. Janice and Tom have moved in together and out of the building. Stu, managing the building following the death of his ... See full summary »
Director: Gary Harvey | Stars: Leslie Nielsen, Gabrielle Rose, Helena Yea, Zak Santiago
Votes: 37
44.
Backstairs at the White House (1979)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(1979)
Drama, History
An insecure Harding waffles about assignments, as the Attorney General tries to cover up the Teapot Dome scandal and a superstitious Florence Harding sees signs and omens everywhere. Maggie... See full summary »
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Olivia Cole, Leslie Uggams, Louis Gossett Jr., Robert Hooks
Votes: 12
45. Columbo (1971–2003)
TV-PG | 100 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Los Angeles homicide detective Lieutenant Columbo uses his humble ways and ingenuous demeanor to winkle out even the most well-concealed of crimes.
Stars: Peter Falk, Mike Lally, John Finnegan, Bruce Kirby
Votes: 41,886
46. Match Game (1973–1990)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
The five-day-a-week syndicated successor to the popular CBS game show, where two could compete to match fill-in-the-blank phrases with those of the celebrities.
Stars: Gene Rayburn, Johnny Olson, Brett Somers, Richard Dawson
Votes: 2,469
47. Jeopardy! (1983– )
TV-G | 30 min | Short, Game-Show, Reality-TV
A returning champion and two challengers test their buzzer skills and their knowledge in a wide range of academic and popular categories.
Stars: Alex Trebek, Johnny Gilbert, Jimmy McGuire, Sarah Whitcomb Foss
Votes: 8,210
48. Backstairs at the White House (1979)
540 min | Drama, History
Behind the scenes at the White House during eight administrations, as told by the people who work there.
Stars: Leslie Uggams, Olivia Cole, Louis Gossett Jr., Robert Hooks
Votes: 490
49. The Best of 'So Graham Norton' (2004 Video)
Not Rated | 89 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Graham Norton introduces highlights from the first three series of his Channel 4 chat show, including previously unseen footage.
Director: Steve Smith | Stars: Graham Norton, Pamela Anderson, Ursula Andress, Alexis Arquette
Votes: 166
50.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
The Swamp Fox: A Case of Treason
(1960)
Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Tarleton discovers Mary Videaux's spying and arrests her, hoping that Marion will try to rescue her. Marion enters Charleston and at a masked ball is captured. His men free him and Mary, and she sails for New Orleans and safety.
Director: Louis King | Stars: Leslie Nielsen, Robert Douglas, Barbara Eiler, John Sutton
Votes: 33