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1. Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast (2014 Podcast Series)
Documentary, Comedy
Podcast with Gilbert Gottfried & comedy writer Frank Santopadre with reviews of classic & off-beat movies & tv shows, plus interviews with friends from all corners of showbiz.
Stars: Frank Santopadre, Gilbert Gottfried, Mario Cantone, Michael H. Weber
Votes: 49
2. Celebrity Party (1963 TV Special)
60 min | Music
Director: Don Whitman | Stars: Nick Adams, John Ashley, Frankie Avalon, Freddie Cannon
Votes: 13
3. Before Hollywood: Philadelphia and the Birth of the Movies (2017)
Documentary
Director: Andrew Ferrett | Stars: Frankie Avalon, Peter Barberie, David Bianculli, Jake Blouch
Votes: 9
4. Talent Scouts (1962–1963)
60 min | Family
Famous guest celebrities introduced young professionals on this talent show.
Stars: Merv Griffin, Jim Backus, Marty Allen, Jack E. Leonard
Votes: 30
5. The 6th Annual American Cinema Awards (1989 TV Special)
Stars: June Allyson, Lucie Arnaz, Frankie Avalon, Lauren Bacall
Votes: 138
6.
Dancing with the Stars (2005– )
Episode:
Grease Night
(2021)
TV-PG | 86 min | Family, Music, Reality-TV
The 11 celebrity and pro-dancer couples take on performances inspired by "Grease"; Frankie Avalon performs; a surprise appearance by an original Pink Lady herself, Didi Conn, who played Frenchie in the film.
Stars: Tyra Banks, Olivia Giannulli, Val Chmerkovskiy, Melora Hardin
Votes: 33
7. Good Old Days (1977 TV Special)
120 min | Music
Dick Clark reviews popular music of the '50s and '60s.
Director: Jeff Margolis | Stars: Dick Clark, Frankie Avalon, Joyce Brothers, Angela Cartwright
Votes: 13
8. 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
9. The Woody Woodbury Show (1967–1968)
60 min | Talk-Show
The Woody Woodbury Show was on television from 1967 to 1968, a 90-minute talk/variety show which aired weekday afternoons in most markets.
Stars: Robert Ridgely, Woody Woodbury, Victor Buono, Michael Melvin Combo
Votes: 25
10.
The Eleventh Hour (1962–1964)
Episode:
A Tumble from a High White House
(1963)
60 min | Drama
A man cold-bloodedly kills the pusher who was supplying his teenage son with drugs, but insists on going to trial for first degree murder totally defending his action and refusing to accept... See full summary »
Director: William A. Graham | Stars: Wendell Corey, Jack Ging, Walter Matthau, Telly Savalas
Votes: 9
11. 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: 1,649
12. The Wages of Spin (2008)
Approved | 90 min | Documentary
The Wages of Spin chronicles The Philadelphia Music Scene from 1952 thru 1963. The film focuses primarily on Dick Clark, Bandstand, The Teen Idols and Payola. This is the first honest, ... See full summary »
Director: Shawn Swords | Stars: Dave Appell, Frankie Avalon, Len Barry, Jerry Blavat
Votes: 9
13. 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: 4,243
14. The Midnight Special (1972–1981)
90 min | Music, Talk-Show
Late night rock and pop music performances are featured.
Stars: Wolfman Jack, Helen Reddy, Donna Summer, Gladys Knight
Votes: 382
15. 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
16. You Bet Your Life (1950–1961)
30 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show
Groucho Marx hosts a quiz show which features a series of competitive questions and a great deal of humourous conversation.
Stars: Groucho Marx, George Fenneman, Melinda Marx, Tuulikki Woods
Votes: 744
17. The Lloyd Thaxton Show (1961–1968)
60 min | Music
Teen dance show hosted by DJ Lloyd Thaxton. Show was 1hr long and featured various rock groups.
Stars: Lloyd Thaxton, Rory O'Connor, April Stevens, Nino Tempo
Votes: 23
18. 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
19. Galas del sábado (1968–1970)
60 min | Music
Stars: Joaquín Prat, Laura Valenzuela, Andrés Pajares, Ana Kiro
Votes: 6
20.
The Jackie Gleason Show (1952–1973)
Episode:
Christmas Party
(1952)
TV-G | 41 min | Comedy
The Honeymooners' first Christmas.
Stars: Jackie Gleason, Frankie Avalon, Jerry Bergen, Jimmy Blaine
Votes: 19
21. Combat! (1962–1967)
60 min | Action, Drama, War
Combat!, a one-hour World War II drama series, followed a front line American infantry squad as they battled their way across Europe
Stars: Vic Morrow, Rick Jason, Pierre Jalbert, Jack Hogan
Votes: 3,146
22. Stump the Stars (1947– )
30 min | Game-Show
Television's first treatment of "Charades" as played by Hollywood celebrities. The giveaway was the use of gestures that defined "film", "TV show", "book" or "song" as well as "small word (... See full summary »
Stars: Mike Stokey, Vincent Price, Sebastian Cabot, Beverly Garland
Votes: 107
23. American Bandstand's 33 1/3 Celebration (1985 TV Special)
180 min | History, Music
American Bandstand's 33 1/3 years on television are celebrated through song and remembrance.
Director: Barry Glazer | Stars: Dick Clark, Charlie O'Donnell, The 5th Dimension, A Taste of Honey
Votes: 24
24. Philadelphia: The Great Experiment (2011– )
History
Stars: Michael Boatman, Sharon Holt, Hugh Dugan, Steven Conn
Votes: 35
25.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Episode dated 29 March 1972
(1972)
TV-G | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Frankie Avalon
Votes: 60
26. 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
27. Spirit of the Alamo (1960 TV Movie)
Documentary, Biography, History
Director: Seymour Robbie | Stars: Carlos Arruza, Frankie Avalon, Richard Boone, Linda Cristal
Votes: 16
28. Casino (1995)
R | 178 min | Crime, Drama
In Las Vegas, two best friends - a casino executive and a mafia enforcer - compete for a gambling empire and a fast-living, fast-loving socialite.
Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci, James Woods
Votes: 564,745 | Gross: $42.44M
29. 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
30. Where the Action Is (1965–1967)
TV-G | 60 min | Music
A Rock'n'Roll Variety Show toured over the United States and briefly around the world for the spring and fall months, except for Malibu Beach for the summer and Big Bear Ski Resort for the ... See full summary »
Stars: Steve Alaimo, Paul Revere & The Raiders, Dick Clark, Steve Ciro
Votes: 78
31. Friday Night (1983–2000)
60 min | Music, Comedy
"Friday Night Videos" was NBC's answer to MTV.
Stars: Rita Sever, Edd Hall, Henry Cho, Tom Kenny
Votes: 108
32. 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: 1,431
33. The Hollywood Palace (1964–1970)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Various guest hosts present a musical variety show.
Stars: Bing Crosby, Dick Tufeld, Mitchell Ayres Orchestra, Mitchell Ayres
Votes: 321
34. The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956–1963)
60 min | Music
Dinah hosted this hour-long weekly for seven years. It featured Dinah and guest stars in a variety of songs, skits, production numbers. Also featured: her "See the USA in your Chevrolet" song and her warm kiss to all in conclusion.
Stars: Dinah Shore, Joel Aldred, Janet Blair, John Raitt
Votes: 242
35. Thank Ya, Thank Ya Kindly (1991 TV Movie)
48 min | Documentary, Biography
Guests: Clint Eastwood, Paul Hogan, Harry Carey Jr, Dean Smith, Ben Johnson, Frankie Avalon and director, Burt Kennedy. Directed by Clyde Lucas
Director: Clyde Lucas | Stars: Hank Worden, Frankie Avalon, Harry Carey Jr., Clint Eastwood
Votes: 18
36. The Jackie Gleason Show (1966–1970)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Musical
Jackie Gleason's last weekly variety series, which alternated between regular variety hours with big name guest stars and musical remakes of old "The Honeymooners" sketches.
Stars: Jackie Gleason, Johnny Olson, The June Taylor Dancers, Sammy Spear and His Orchestra
Votes: 309
37. Gypsy (1965– )
30 min | Talk-Show
A morning television talk show hosted by Gypsy Rose Lee
Stars: Gypsy Rose Lee, June Havoc, Pat Carroll, Richard Deacon
Votes: 46
38. Chow Ciao! With Fabio Viviani (2011– )
Reality-TV
Stars: Fabio Viviani, Niecy Nash, Lou Diamond Phillips, Heather Dubrow
Votes: 7
39. Hollywood Don't Surf! (2010)
Documentary
Directors: Sam George, Greg MacGillivray | Stars: Quentin Tarantino, Steven Spielberg, Gary Busey, William Katt
Votes: 34
40. Amigos del martes (1961–1964)
60 min | Family, Musical
Stars: Franz Johan, Herta Frankel, Gustavo Re, Luis Aguilé
Votes: 13
41.
The Patty Duke Show (1963–1966)
Episode:
A Foggy Day in Brooklyn Heights
(1965)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Frankie Avalon's car breaks down in front of the the Lane house so he asks if he can use their telephone. Once Patty realizes who it is she is determined to spend some time with Mr. Avalon.
Director: Bruce Bilson | Stars: Patty Duke, William Schallert, Jean Byron, Frankie Avalon
Votes: 27
42. Rawhide (1959–1965)
TV-PG | 50 min | Western
Gil Favor is trail boss of a continuous cattle drive. He is assisted by Rowdy Yates. The crew runs into characters and adventures along the way.
Stars: Clint Eastwood, Paul Brinegar, Steve Raines, Eric Fleming
Votes: 4,621
43. 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: 1,562
44. Bandstand (1958–1972)
55 min | Music
A weekly presentation of popular music, which went through many format changes during its long run.
Stars: Brian Henderson, The Delltones, Judy Stone, Col Joye
Votes: 40
45. Two of a Kind (1961–1968)
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, Jack Parnell, Millicent Martin
Votes: 57
46.
The Patty Duke Show (1963–1966)
Episode:
How to Be Popular
(1963)
TV-G | Comedy, Family, Music
After feeling like a wallflower at one of Patty's parties, Cathy asks a newspaper columnist how she can be more popular. Cathy tries hard, but the results are not what she expects.
Director: William Asher | Stars: Patty Duke, William Schallert, Jean Byron, Paul O'Keefe
Votes: 28
47.
Police Story (1973–1980)
Episode:
The Hunters
(1974)
90 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Detectives Calabrese and Jameson become emotionally involved in a robbery/homicide/rape crime spree when a friend becomes a victim. Originally aired on Oct 23, 1973. This title was changed from "The Hunters" to "Big John Morrison".
Director: Richard Benedict | Stars: Tony Lo Bianco, Don Meredith, Jackie Cooper, Dane Clark
Votes: 27
48. King of Cool (2021)
107 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The story of Dean Martin.
Director: Tom Donahue | Stars: Dean Martin, Frankie Avalon, Jerry Blavat, Bill Boggs
Votes: 888
49. The Eleventh Hour (1962–1964)
60 min | Drama
Criminal cases where criminals are mentally evaluated, or people in the verge of a nervous breakdown.
Stars: Jack Ging, Wendell Corey, Ralph Bellamy, Irene Martin
Votes: 125
50. Christmas at Pee-wee's Playhouse (1988 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 49 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Pee-Wee Herman throws a Christmas party at his playhouse with his friends and some celebrity guests.
Directors: Wayne Orr, Paul Reubens | Stars: Paul Reubens, Kevin Carlson, Laurence Fishburne, Aaron Fletcher
Votes: 1,650