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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. 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
3.
Death Valley Days (1952–1970)
Episode:
The Million Dollar Pants
(1960)
TV-PG | 25 min | Western
The saga regarding the need for and development of blue jeans during the California gold rush by Levi Strauss.
Director: Nat Perrin | Stars: Red Buttons, Lisa Gaye, Richard Carlyle, Dan Barton
Votes: 25
4. The Real Las Vegas (1996– )
200 min | Documentary
It's a city that's larger than life. A city without limits. A glittering mecca of excess and forbidden desires. THE REAL LAS VEGAS tells the fascinating story of this fabled place and the ... See full summary »
Stars: Richard Crenna, Muhammad Ali, Rod Amateau, Bob Arum
Votes: 42
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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: 231
9. 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
10.
Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode:
Missing Persons
(1987)
TV-PG | Drama, Romance
People wonder where Peter has got to. Val is distraught when she doesn't hear from Ben but she makes amends with Laura. Greg kisses Paige to prove he isn't her father. Experts say the crack... See full summary »
Director: Joseph L. Scanlan | Stars: William Devane, Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris, Michele Lee
Votes: 16
11. 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
12. 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
13. Backstory (2000– )
Documentary
As seen on AMC, "Backstory" is a series that takes a provocative and in-depth look at the making of popular motion pictures. Stars, directors, producers and other Hollywood players provide ... See full summary »
Stars: Rino Romano, Rudy Behlmer, Richard D. Zanuck, Red Buttons
Votes: 178
14.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
Gypsy Rose Lee: Naked Ambition
(1996)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Gypsy Rose Lee become the most famous stripper in the world and as known as the Queen of Striptease. Feature interview of her only son and home movie clip of her.
Stars: Gypsy Rose Lee, Hugh Hefner, Erik Lee Preminger, Steve Allen
Votes: 109
15.
Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode:
Say Uncle
(1987)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Gary is upset when he discovers Val is holding a birthday party for the twins and didn't tell him. Gary tells Val that the twins can call him "uncle" as long as he can see them, but she ... See full summary »
Director: Robert Becker | Stars: William Devane, Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris, Michele Lee
Votes: 15
16.
Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode:
Under Pressure
(1987)
TV-PG | Drama, Romance
The police decide to talk to Olivia. Greg tells Abby he will see that she's convicted for Peter's murder rather than have her inherit what's his. Olivia turns up at Val's avoiding the ... See full summary »
Director: Nicholas Sgarro | Stars: William Devane, Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris, Michele Lee
Votes: 13
17.
Street Time (2002–2003)
Episode:
Reversal of Fortune
(2002)
TV-MA | 51 min | Crime, Drama
Director: Marc Levin | Stars: Rob Morrow, Scott Cohen, Erika Alexander, Kate Greenhouse
Votes: 6
18.
What's My Line? (1950–1967)
Episode:
Ruby Goldstein & Red Buttons
(1959)
Family, Game-Show
Stars: Dorothy Kilgallen, Martin Gabel, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf
Votes: 21
19. 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
20. 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: 136
21. The Red Buttons Show (1952–1955)
30 min | Comedy
When this show was on CBS it ran in a variety format. When it went to NBC it became a sitcom. Red Buttons was very popular. Red won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.
Stars: Red Buttons, Allan Walker, Joe Silver, The Elliot Lawrence Orchestra
Votes: 68
22. 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
23. The Sunshine Boys (1977 TV Movie)
60 min | Comedy
Willy Clark reluctantly agrees to share his apartment with former vaudeville partner Al Lewis so his old friend won't have to move into a retirement home.
Director: Robert Moore | Stars: Red Buttons, Lionel Stander, Bella Bruck, Ann Cooper
Votes: 16
24. Goodnight, We Love You (2004)
Not Rated | 92 min | Documentary
Unforgettable with her electrified hairdos and outlandish outfits, Phyllis Diller began her career in comedy as "the world's worst housewife" and rose to great popularity as she delighted ... See full summary »
Director: Gregg Barson | Stars: Marty Allen, Pete Barbutti, Roseanne Barr, Alexandra Beach
Votes: 91
25. The Vin Scully Show (1973)
30 min | Talk-Show
Vin Scully, the Dodger sportscaster hosts a daily conversation and entertainment show with the H.B. Barnum Orchestra. Produced by "Laugh In" producer Paul Keyes, the CBS series was an ... See full summary »
Stars: Vin Scully, Red Buttons, Ernest Borgnine, Walter Matthau
Votes: 11
26.
Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode:
There Are Smiles
(1987)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Paige is revealed as Peter's killer. She tells Mack that his death was an accident. Abby retracts her confession. Jill tells Gary she can't handle his relationships with his ex-wives any ... See full summary »
Director: Nicholas Sgarro | Stars: William Devane, Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris, Michele Lee
Votes: 14
27.
Street Time (2002–2003)
Episode:
Random Act
(2002)
TV-MA | 51 min | Crime, Drama
Director: Marc Levin | Stars: Rob Morrow, Scott Cohen, Erika Alexander, Kate Greenhouse
Votes: 6
28.
The Kraft Music Hall (1967–1971)
Episode:
Friars Club Roast of Milton Berle
(1969)
30 min | Music
Director: Dwight Hemion | Stars: Jack Benny, Milton Berle, Red Buttons, Don Drysdale
Votes: 6
29. 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
30. 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
31. Frontier Circus (1961–1962)
60 min | Western
A one-ring circus travels through the American West in the 1880's.
Stars: Chill Wills, John Derek, Richard Jaeckel, J. Pat O'Malley
Votes: 77
32. 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
33. The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Muhammad Ali (1976 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Classic TV show featuring Dean Martin and celebrity guests roasting Muhammad Ali in a humorous and entertaining fashion.
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Muhammad Ali, Foster Brooks, Red Buttons, Ruth Buzzi
Votes: 86
34. Let's Make a Deal (1971–1977)
30 min | Game-Show
Nighttime Syndicated version of the popular Monty Hall hosted game show in which contestants dressed in ridiculous costumes are chosen at random to win cash or prizes.
Stars: Monty Hall, Jay Stewart, Carol Merrill, Bill Bixby
Votes: 19
35.
What's My Line? (1950–1967)
Episode:
Red Buttons
(1953)
Family, Game-Show
Director: Franklin Heller | Stars: Dorothy Kilgallen, Steve Allen, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf
Votes: 32
36.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
Alan Alda: More Than Mr. Nice Guy
(1997)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, History
Stars: Alan Alda, Antony Alda, Arlene Alda, Robert Alda
Votes: 103
37. I've Got a Secret (1952–1967)
TV-G | 30 min | Family, Game-Show
A group of panelists try to guess a guest's secret.
Stars: John Cannon, Henry Morgan, Bill Cullen, Garry Moore
Votes: 566
38. The United States Steel Hour (1953–1963)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
In this live drama series, over two hundred live plays, covering all aspects of society, were shown.
Stars: Richard Kiley, Betsy Palmer, Edward Andrews, Biff McGuire
Votes: 198
39. 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
40. The Jimmy Dean Show (1963–1966)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Country music star Jimmy Dean hosts a comedy-variety show with help from his puppet sidekick, Rowlf the Dog.
Stars: Jimmy Dean, Jim Henson, Chuck Cassey Singers, Rowlf
Votes: 66
41. 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
42. The ABC Comedy Hour (1972)
60 min | Comedy
On an alternate basis, "The ABC Comedy Hour" presented "The Kopykats" with various comedy specials.
Stars: George Kirby, Frank Gorshin, Marilyn Michaels, Joe Baker
Votes: 77
43. The First 40 Years (1980 TV Special)
120 min | Music
The legendary entertainer celebrates 40 years in show business, and also his 64th birthday. He receives ASCAP's 1st Pied Piper Award for service to lyricists, as well as a special Grammy Trustees' Award.
Director: Jack Donohue | Stars: Frank Sinatra, Paul Anka, Lucille Ball, Tony Bennett
Votes: 55
44. The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: George Burns (1978 TV Special)
90 min | Comedy
Legendary comedian George Burns is the subject roasted, on the heels of his successful "Oh, God!"
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Milton Berle, Joey Bishop, Amanda Blake, Ernest Borgnine
Votes: 80
45. Bob Hope's All-Star Comedy Spectacular from Lake Tahoe (1977 TV Special)
90 min | Comedy, Music
Director: Dick McDonough | Stars: Bob Hope, Ann-Margret, Charo, Mac Davis
Votes: 9
46.
Great Performances (1971– )
Episode:
Itzhak Perlman: In the Fiddler's House
(1995)
TV-G | 55 min | Music, Musical
Directors: Glenn DuBose, Don Lenzer | Stars: Itzhak Perlman, Red Buttons, Fyvush Finkel, The Klezmer Conservatory Band
Votes: 21
47.
ER (1994–2009)
Episode:
A Miracle Happens Here
(1995)
TV-14 | 46 min | Drama, Romance
Mark has to deal with the fact he can't see Rachel during the holidays and takes care of a Holocaust survivor whose grandchild is missing.
Director: Mimi Leder | Stars: Anthony Edwards, George Clooney, Sherry Stringfield, Noah Wyle
Votes: 488
48.
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
Episode:
Diana Ross & The Supremes, Gary Lewis & the Playboys, Red Buttons, Lainie Kazan, The Harlem Globetrotters, Wayne & Shuster, Robert Merrill, Jan Peerce
(1966)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Ed Sullivan, Felix Blanchard, Red Buttons, Gary Lewis & The Playboys
Votes: 12
49.
What's My Line? (1950–1967)
Episode:
Red Buttons (2)
(1962)
Family, Game-Show
Panelists question two lobster fisherwomen teen sisters, a Yo-yos manufacturer, a skyscraper's exterior cleaner and blindfolded, try to identify the week's celebrity "mystery guest", an Oscar and Golden Globe winning actor and comedian.
Director: Franklin Heller | Stars: Dorothy Kilgallen, Martin Gabel, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf
Votes: 18
50. ER (1994–2009)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Romance
The doctors who work in the ER at the County General Hospital in Chicago grapple with ups and downs in their personal and professional lives while trying to give apt medical care to their patients.
Stars: Anthony Edwards, George Clooney, Julianna Margulies, Eriq La Salle
Votes: 67,892