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1.
The David Frost Show (1969–1972)
Episode:
Episode #2.157
(1970)
Talk-Show
Tonight interviews David Frost: Harry Belafonte, The Delfonics and Susan George.
Stars: David Frost, Harry Belafonte, The Delfonics, Susan George
Votes: 30
2. Eyes on the Prize (1987–1990)
TV-PG | 360 min | Documentary, History
A documentary about the American Civil Rights Movement from 1952 to 1965.
Stars: Julian Bond, Coretta Scott King, John Lewis, Andrew Young
Votes: 737
3. 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
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. The Best of the Ed Sullivan Show (1992–2022)
Music
Featuring iconic performances by groundbreaking artists from music, comedy, novelty, politics, sports, Broadway, dance, and opera. The Ed Sullivan Show is TV's longest running variety show. It ran on Sunday nights for 23 years.
Stars: Ed Sullivan, Ed Ames, Alan King, Liza Minnelli
Votes: 11
6. Soul! (1968–1973)
60 min | Music
America's first "Black Tonight Show." From 1968 to 1973, of a nation. 'Soul!' Brought Black Culture to TV. Ellis Haizlip ensures the Revolution will be televised with "SOUL!,"
Stars: Ellis Haizlip, Gerry Bledsoe, Jerry Butler, Patti LaBelle
Votes: 66
7.
Eyes on the Prize (1987–1990)
Episode:
The Promised Land: 1967-1968
(1990)
TV-PG | 58 min | Documentary, History
Martin Luther King, Jr. stakes out new ground for himself and the rapidly fragmenting civil rights movement. He is assassinated in Memphis at the Lorraine Motel.
Directors: Jacqueline Shearer, Paul Stekler | Stars: Martin Luther King, Juanita Abernathy, Ralph Abernathy, Harry Belafonte
Votes: 16
8.
Eyes on the Prize (1987–1990)
Episode:
Ain't Gonna Shuffle No More: 1964-1972
(1990)
TV-PG | 56 min | Documentary, History
Call to pride and push for unity galvanize blacks. Cassius Clay challenges America to accept him as Muhammad Ali, who refuses to fight in Vietnam. Students at Howard University fight to ... See full summary »
Directors: Sheila Curran Bernard, Sam Pollard | Stars: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Muhammad Ali, Amiri Baraka, Harry Belafonte
Votes: 18
9. The Julie Andrews Hour (1972–1973)
60 min | Music
The Julie Andrews Hour was an entertaining television variety series starring Julie Andrews. Julie had amazing guests and great singing on her show.
Stars: Julie Andrews, Garrett Lewis, Gary Menteer, Jerry Trent
Votes: 153
10. XXI Century (2003– )
385 min | Documentary
Stars: Howard Zinn, Curt Goering, Noam Chomsky, Greg Palast
Votes: 73
11. The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson (1990 TV Movie)
47 min | Documentary, Animation, Action
While The Muppets prepare a tribute to the late Jim Henson, they learn about the life and career of the renowned puppeteer/film maker.
Director: Don Mischer | Stars: Jim Henson, Harry Belafonte, Carol Burnett, Ray Charles
Votes: 302
12. Like It Is (1968–2012)
Talk-Show
Charles Hobson the original creative force behind the long-running "Like It Is," a morning current affairs program hosted by Gil Noble. Actor Robert Hooks was the original host and Noble ... See full summary »
Stars: Gil Noble, Ralph Abernathy, Muhammad Ali, Amiri Baraka
Votes: 11
13. Live from Lincoln Center (1976– )
180 min | Music, Musical
Filmed performances from the famous performing arts center in New York City.
Stars: Beverly Sills, Audra McDonald, Louis Perry, Zubin Mehta
Votes: 284
14. Petula (1968 TV Special)
60 min | Music
A taped television showcase for Petula Clark, in which she sings a number of her hit songs. Harry Belafonte is her guest.
Director: Steve Binder | Stars: Petula Clark, Harry Belafonte, Stan Mazin
Votes: 34
15.
What's My Line? (1950–1967)
Episode:
Harry Belafonte
(1955)
Family, Game-Show
Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf are this evening's panelists. Host and moderator, John Daly, greets the panel and introduces tonight's first contestant. A New... See full summary »
Director: Franklin Heller | Stars: Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf
Votes: 44
16. 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
17. 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: 1,769
18. When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts (2006–2007)
TV-MA | 51 min | Documentary
An examination of the U.S. government's response to Hurricane Katrina.
Stars: Darleen Asevedo, Jay Asevedo, Shelton Shakespear Alexander, Lee Arnold
Votes: 4,827
19. The Nat King Cole Show (1956–1957)
15 min | Music
The popular singer hosts a muscial variety show.
Stars: Nat 'King' Cole, Nelson Riddle, The Randy Van Horne Singers, The Cheerleaders
Votes: 74
20. 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
21. Motherland (2010)
123 min | Documentary
Motherland is the most powerful documentary on Africa. Fusing history, culture, politics, and contemporary issues, Motherland sweeps across Africa to tell a new story of a dynamic continent... See full summary »
Director: Owen Alik Shahadah | Stars: Molefi Kete Asante, Amiri Baraka, Harry Belafonte, Tony Browder
Votes: 79
22. The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Kermit the Frog and his fellow Muppets put on a vaudeville show at their theatre, bringing in a famous celebrity to help out for each episode.
Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz
Votes: 26,249
23. The Colbert Report (2005–2014)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Satirical newscaster Stephen Colbert provides humorous commentary on the big issues going on in the United States and the rest of the world, with his larger-than-life ego and overly-patriotic spirit along with him every step of the way.
Stars: Stephen Colbert, Jay Katsir, Jon Stewart, Paul Dinello
Votes: 39,175
24. By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem (2020)
Documentary
Documentary series examines the story of Harlem, its music during the 1960's and its connections to today.
Stars: Jamal Joseph, Courtland Cox, Herb Boyd, James Small
Votes: 55
25. Get Up, Stand Up (2003)
330 min | Documentary, History, Music
The Story of Pop and Politics: About the relationship between performers and politics in the USA, the UK, Germany and France from the 1960s until 2003.
Stars: Bono, Graham Nash, Jim Kerr, Michael Franti
Votes: 91
26. When I Rise (2010)
PG | 74 min | Documentary, Biography
A documentary about Barbara Smith Conrad, a gifted University of Texas music student who finds herself at the epicenter of racial controversy, struggling against the odds and ultimately ascending to the heights of international opera.
Director: Mat Hames | Stars: Harry Belafonte, Barbara Smith Conrad, Icy Simpson
Votes: 79
27.
The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Episode:
Harry Belafonte
(1979)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
While Fozzie tries to make the show scripted, Harry Belafonte brings an international sound to the musical performances.
Director: Philip Casson | Stars: Harry Belafonte, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 220
28.
What's My Line? (1950–1967)
Episode:
Edmund G. Brown & Harry Belafonte
(1958)
Family, Game-Show
Peter Lind Hayes is tonight's guest panelist. The first challenger was the then, Attorney General and newly elected governor of California, Pat Brown. Next up, a Brookline, Massachusetts ... See full summary »
Director: Franklin Heller | Stars: Dorothy Kilgallen, Peter Lind Hayes, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf
Votes: 30
29. 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
30.
When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts (2006–2007)
Episode:
Part Two
(2006)
TV-14 | 65 min | Documentary
Act 2 of 4. Spike Lee's four-part HBO documentary event that recounts the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans in 2005.
Director: Spike Lee | Stars: Darleen Asevedo, Jay Asevedo, Shelton Shakespear Alexander, Lee Arnold
Votes: 99
31.
Bobby Kennedy for President (2018)
Episode:
I'd Like to Serve
(2018)
TV-MA | 58 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
After JFK's murder, Bobby runs for the U.S. Senate and commits to championing civil rights, fighting poverty and opposing the war in Vietnam.
Director: Dawn Porter | Stars: Robert F. Kennedy, William Arnone, Harry Belafonte, Stokely Carmichael
Votes: 133
32. American Masters (1985– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Documentary series focusing on great American artists and personalities.
Stars: Martin Scorsese, Peter Bogdanovich, Tony Bennett, Dick Cavett
Votes: 1,173
33. Independent Lens (1999– )
TV-14 | Documentary
Independent Lens is an award-winning PBS documentary series that streams on the PBS App and airs on public television. Independent Lens documentaries focus on stories of underrepresented ... See full summary »
Stars: America Ferrera, Terrence Howard, Stanley Tucci, Mary-Louise Parker
Votes: 635
34. The '80s: The Decade That Made Us (2013)
360 min | Documentary
The '80s: The Decade That Made Us is the defining biography of a decade, as told through exclusive interviews with more than 40 icons, entertainers and innovators who shaped its identity.
Stars: Rob Lowe, Kurt Andersen, David Sirota, Tom Brokaw
Votes: 639
35. King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis (1969)
185 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Follows Martin Luther King's life and decades-long civil rights activism.
Directors: Sidney Lumet, Joseph L. Mankiewicz | Stars: Harry Belafonte, Ruby Dee, Ben Gazzara, Charlton Heston
Votes: 628
36. 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
37. An Evening with Julie Andrews and Harry Belafonte (1969 TV Special)
60 min | Music
Director: Gower Champion | Stars: Julie Andrews, Harry Belafonte, Michel Legrand
Votes: 20
38.
ABC Stage 67 (1966–1967)
Episode:
A Time for Laughter: A Look at Negro Humor in America
(1967)
60 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
A look at Negro humor through the years, produced by Harry Belafonte, and hosted by Sidney Poitier.
Directors: Paddy Sampson, Arthur Storch | Stars: Harry Belafonte, Godfrey Cambridge, Diahann Carroll, Redd Foxx
Votes: 15
39.
What's My Line? (1950–1967)
Episode:
Harry Belafonte (2)
(1959)
30 min | Family, Game-Show
Director: Franklin Heller | Stars: Dorothy Kilgallen, Ray Milland, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf
Votes: 24
40.
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995–2000)
Episode:
Jack and the Beanstalk
(1995)
TV-Y | 25 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
HD. 'Jack and the Beanstalk.' Jack is black and the giant can rap in this enjoyable animated retelling of the classic tale.
Director: Bruce W. Smith | Stars: Robert Guillaume, Harry Belafonte, Wayne Collins, Jackée Harry
Votes: 16
41.
When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts (2006–2007)
Episode:
Part One
(2006)
TV-MA | 67 min | Documentary
Act 1 of 4. Spike Lee's four-part HBO documentary event that recounts the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina on the city of New Orleans in 2005.
Director: Spike Lee | Stars: Darleen Asevedo, Jay Asevedo, Shelton Shakespear Alexander, Lee Arnold
Votes: 110
42.
By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem (2020)
Episode:
Mecca
(2020)
TV-14 | 48 min | Documentary
1960s Harlem is the 'cultural capital of Black America,' but the community faces problems and rising tensions. All over the country, civil rights protests are proliferating and as the ... See full summary »
Director: Keith McQuirter | Stars: James Small, Giancarlo Esposito, Jamal Joseph, Taharqa Aleem
Votes: 9
43.
Bobby Kennedy for President (2018)
Episode:
A New Generation
(2018)
TV-MA | 65 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
Combining charisma and grit, Robert F. Kennedy directs his brother's presidential campaign and helps him navigate the turbulent early 1960s.
Director: Dawn Porter | Stars: Robert F. Kennedy, Samuel Adams, James Baldwin, Harry Belafonte
Votes: 148
44. Sesame Street (1969– )
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
On a special inner city street, the inhabitants, human and muppet, teach preschool subjects with comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.
Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Caroll Spinney, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 15,389
45. Listen to Me Marlon (2015)
Unrated | 103 min | Documentary, Biography
A documentary that utilizes hundreds of hours of audio that Marlon Brando recorded over the course of his life to tell the screen legend's story.
Director: Stevan Riley | Stars: Marlon Brando, Stella Adler, Bernardo Bertolucci, Michael Borne
Votes: 7,924 | Gross: $0.43M
46. Bobby Kennedy for President (2018)
TV-MA | 245 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
This four-part documentary series weaves together rare and exclusive footage of attorney general, U.S. senator, and presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy in the 1960s.
Stars: Paul Schrade, Peter Edelman, Harry Belafonte, John Lewis
Votes: 2,098
47. Sighted Eyes/Feeling Heart (2017)
118 min | Documentary, Biography
A documentary feature about Lorraine Hansberry, whose play Raisin in the Sun was the first by a black woman to be produced on Broadway. A passionate artist, she was also a committed ... See full summary »
Director: Tracy Heather Strain | Stars: Harry Belafonte, Ruby Dee, Louis Gossett Jr., Lorraine Hansberry
Votes: 41
48. Shared Legacies (2020)
95 min | Documentary
The often forgotten story of the coalition and friendship between the Jewish and African-American communities during the Civil Rights Movement.
Director: Shari Rogers | Stars: William G. Anderson, William J. Barber II, Gina Belafonte, Harry Belafonte
Votes: 18
49. Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee (2014)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, Family
In this open-letter style documentary, Ruby Dee & Ossie Davis' rich lives guide their grandson on his personal quest to master lasting love, conscious art, and undying activism.
Director: Muta'Ali Muhammad | Stars: Alan Alda, Michelle Alexander, Angela Bassett, Harry Belafonte
Votes: 26
50. We Are the World: A 10th Anniversary Tribute (1995 TV Special)
Music
Director: Foster Wiley | Stars: Dan Aykroyd, Harry Belafonte, Lindsey Buckingham, Kim Carnes
Votes: 18