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1. Die Robot (2022)
Short, Comedy, Sci-Fi
After being replaced by an autonomous cleaning robot, this high school janitor takes it into his own hands to get his job back, only to discover the robot's secret plan to take over the ... See full summary »
Director: Louie Gallagher | Stars: Martin Hardlund, Danny Bird, Martin R Hardlund, Daniel Quillin
Votes: 7
2. Big Bird's Favorite Party Games (1988 Video)
30 min | Short
Directors: Jon Stone, David Heeley, Jim Henson | Stars: Caroll Spinney, Richard Hunt, Martin P. Robinson, David Rudman
Votes: 93
3.
Sesame Street (1969– )
Episode:
Farewell Mr. Hooper
(1983)
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Big Bird draws pictures of his friends and wants to give them to him. When he gets to Mr. Hooper's picture, they remind him that Mr. Hooper died, and they must explain what death is.
Director: Lisa Simon | Stars: Northern Calloway, Emilio Delgado, Loretta Long, Sonia Manzano
Votes: 116
4. Sesame Street: The Great Numbers Game (1998 Video)
TV-Y | 29 min | Animation, Short
1 to 20 is your aim if you want to play this game. With a push of the START button, Elmo, Telly and Gabi find themselves inside The Great Numbers Game. Each number they find leads them to ... See full summary »
Director: Mary Perillo | Stars: Kevin Clash, Martin P. Robinson, Pam Arciero, Peter Linz
Votes: 13
5. Sesame Street: Play-Along Games and Songs (1986 Video)
TV-Y | 29 min | Family, Fantasy
Big Bird leads a series of games with Elmo, Forgetful Jones, and a couple of kids.
Director: Jon Stone | Stars: Caroll Spinney, Kevin Clash, Jim Henson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 7
6.
Sesame Street (1969– )
Episode:
The Count counts streetlights
(1974)
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
As Sesame Street begins another year, we find Count von Count up on the street lamppost, counting all the lights on the street as they come on. Later that night, he counts them again going ... See full summary »
Directors: Robert Myhrum, Jon Stone | Stars: Northern Calloway, Emilio Delgado, Will Lee, Loretta Long
Votes: 33
7.
Sesame Street (1969– )
Episode:
Big Bird at camp, part 4
(1982)
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Big Bird and his fellow campers go on a hike through the woods, where they spend the night under the stars and learn the official Camp Echo Rock song. Sesame Street is brought to you today by the letters J and Y and by the number 4.
Stars: Bill Cosby, Emilio Delgado, Giancarlo Esposito, Jim Henson
Votes: 26
8. Muppet Studios Presents: You're the Director (1988 Video)
Short, Comedy
In this interactive videocassette, viewers are invited to help the Muppets direct three of their latest features, while also preventing the studio from going bankrupt.
Director: Ted May | Stars: Rick Lyon, Camille Bonora, Dave Goelz, Jim Henson
Votes: 11
9.
Great Performances (1971– )
Episode:
'Cinderella' from the San Francisco Ballet
(1985)
TV-G | Music, Musical
Stars: Evelyn Cisneros, Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Tom Ruud
Votes: 19
10.
Sesame Street (1969– )
Episode:
Big Bird Stays Up Late
(1986)
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
It's nighttime on Sesame Street, and Big Bird decides to stay up with his grown-up friends for a little while, refusing to admit that he's already tired. Today's show is brought to you by the letters B and C and by the number 8.
Director: Jon Stone | Stars: Pam Arciero, Paul Benedict, Cheryl Blaylock, Northern Calloway
Votes: 24
11. Muppet Video: Muppet Moments (1985 Video)
Family
Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear go to the attic to clean out old stuff, but everything up there reminds them of special moments from The Muppet Show.
Directors: Philip Casson, Peter Harris | Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Pearl Bailey, Dave Goelz
Votes: 36
12. Julie Andrews: One to One (1975 TV Special)
60 min | Music
Stars: Julie Andrews, Dave Goelz, Jim Henson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 11
13.
Dinosaurs (1991–1994)
Episode:
Changing Nature
(1994)
TV-14 | 24 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
The series finale: Every May 14th the Bunch Beetles are supposed to return to Pangea and to eat the rapidly growing cider poppies; but only one Beetle remains as the WeSaySo wax fruit ... See full summary »
Director: Tom Trbovich | Stars: Mak Wilson, Bill Barretta, Stuart Pankin, Allan Trautman
Votes: 257
14.
Sesame Street (1969– )
Episode:
1364
(1980)
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
C-3PO and R2-D2 land in a space capsule to bring a message to Oscar the Grouch. Sesame Street is brought to you today by the letters J and Z and the number 4.
Stars: Daws Butler, Northern Calloway, Tristan Carrasco, Anthony Daniels
Votes: 40
15.
The Storyteller (1987–1989)
Episode:
The Soldier and Death
(1988)
TV-G | 24 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Because of kind acts toward three beggars, an honest soldier returning from war is given a magical sack, an unbeatable deck of cards, a ruby whistle and a comparable dance, which he uses to save a kingdom and to foil Death.
Director: Jim Henson | Stars: John Hurt, Bob Peck, Stuart Richman, Walter Sparrow
Votes: 407
16. The Storyteller (1987–1989)
TV-Y7 | 24 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
An old storyteller tells European folk tales to his sarcastic dog.
Stars: John Hurt, Brian Henson, Frederick Warder, David Greenaway
Votes: 4,998
17. 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
18. Muppet Video: Muppet Treasures (1985 Video)
Fantasy
Fozzie and Kermit have come across a priceless collection of great moments in the career of the Muppets. This collection features many Muppet TV segments, including episodes of "Pigs in Space," and "Veterinarian's Hospital."
Directors: Philip Casson, Peter Harris | Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Paul Simon, Buddy Rich
Votes: 33
19.
The Jim Henson Hour (1987–1992)
Episode:
Secrets of the Muppets
(1992)
48 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
After a dog named Jojo asks Jim Henson, "How do the Muppets work?" Jim explains many of their tricks and special effects, even though Gonzo and Leon and other characters get freaked out when he tries to do so.
Director: Peter Harris | Stars: Camille Bonora, Fran Brill, Edward G. Christie, Kevin Clash
Votes: 23
20.
Sesame Street (1969– )
Episode:
Headline Howie
(1975)
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
As the show's seventh season begins, Mr. Snuffleupagus walks down the street, counting the people who fail to glimpse him (yet again). He counts ten in all. Later on, a journalist visits ... See full summary »
Director: Robert Myhrum | Stars: Daws Butler, Northern Calloway, Judy Collins, Emilio Delgado
Votes: 35
21.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Episode dated 2 April 1979
(1979)
TV-G | 90 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Director: Robert Ostberg | Stars: Jim Henson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Vincent Price
Votes: 44
22.
Sesame Street (1969– )
Episode:
Luis and his Friends Leave for New Mexico
(1975)
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Luis gets a call from relatives in New Mexico where he grew up, asking him to come back to help build a house. Luis agrees, and Big Bird, Maria, Bob, Gordon, and Oscar accompany him. The Count excitedly counts the six people going.
Director: Robert Myhrum | Stars: Bob Arbogast, Fran Brill, Northern Calloway, Emilio Delgado
Votes: 27
23.
Fraggle Rock (1983–1987)
Episode:
The Honk of Honks
(1987)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Cantus and the Minstrels are back and ready to perform the Song of Songs, but first Gobo must find the Honk of Honks. Along the way, he meets Doc face to face for the first time.
Director: Richard Hunt | Stars: Jerry Nelson, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Kathryn Mullen
Votes: 67
24.
Sesame Street (1969– )
Episode:
Nap Time
(1969)
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Letters: C, I, F (Burt Lancaster recites the alphabet). Numbers: two, three. Films: over, around, through; sounds; hands; wheels; while. Differences between animals and people. Arranging pictures in a sequence.
Stars: Jada Rowland, Jim Henson, Frank Oz
Votes: 29
25.
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019)
Episode:
The First Thing I Remember Is Fire
(2019)
TV-PG | 49 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
While Brea races to solve a puzzle in a hidden room beneath the throne, the Chamberlain hatches a plan to catch Rian and win back the Emperor's trust.
Director: Louis Leterrier | Stars: Victor Yerrid, Nathalie Emmanuel, Beccy Henderson, Anya Taylor-Joy
Votes: 1,147
26.
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019)
Episode:
She Knows All the Secrets
(2019)
TV-PG | 50 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
A missing Landstrider herd and an unexpected visit from the Skeksis put the All-Maudra on edge. Aughra summons Rian and the others to Dream Space.
Director: Louis Leterrier | Stars: Taron Egerton, Neil Sterenberg, Ralph Ineson, Kevin Clash
Votes: 1,124
27.
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019)
Episode:
Time to Make... My Move
(2019)
TV-PG | 47 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
At the Circle of the Suns, the weary travelers receive an unsettling surprise - and a lesson in Thra's history. The Emperor recruits a new army.
Director: Louis Leterrier | Stars: Victor Yerrid, Taron Egerton, Neil Sterenberg, Nathalie Emmanuel
Votes: 1,086
28.
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019)
Episode:
The Crystal Calls
(2019)
TV-PG | 47 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Desperate to save one of their own, the Skeksis make a deal with Aughra. Rian and Deet continue their search for the Dual Glaive.
Director: Louis Leterrier | Stars: Nathalie Emmanuel, Beccy Henderson, Taron Egerton, Neil Sterenberg
Votes: 1,007
29.
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019)
Episode:
A Single Piece Was Lost
(2019)
TV-PG | 51 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
As the Gelfling and the Skeksis prepare for a fateful battle, the Scientist starts work on a new secret weapon.
Director: Louis Leterrier | Stars: Nathalie Emmanuel, Beccy Henderson, Taron Egerton, Neil Sterenberg
Votes: 1,018
30. Down at Fraggle Rock... Behind the Scenes (1987 TV Special)
G | 49 min | Documentary
Take a closer look at Fraggle Rock in the documentary special, Down At Fraggle Rock - Behind The Scenes, hosted by Jim Henson. This documentary features a glimpse inside Fraggle Rock ... See full summary »
Stars: Philip Balsam, Dave Goelz, Jim Henson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 35
31. Muppet Video: Rock Music with the Muppets (1985 Video)
Music
Dr. Teeth, with some help from Beaker, is the D.J. in this collection of some of the best rock and roll moments from The Muppet Show.
Directors: Philip Casson, Peter Harris | Stars: Alice Cooper, Graham Fletcher, Dave Goelz, Louise Gold
Votes: 36
32. Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music (1990 TV Movie)
Documentary, Music
A PBS tribute to Joe Raposo and his music, chiefly for Sesame Street (1969).
Director: Jon Stone | Stars: Jon Stone, Jim Henson, Walter Cronkite, Michael Krauss
Votes: 21
33. Fozzie's Muppet Scrapbook (1985 Video)
Comedy
Fozzie goes through a scrap book of his favourite scenes from The Muppet Show
Director: Peter Harris | Stars: Milton Berle, Jim Henson, Richard Hunt, Frank Oz
Votes: 24
34. Wilson's Meats Meeting Film #1 (1965)
6 min | Short, Comedy
Stars: Del Ankers, Cheryl Henson, Jim Henson, Jerry Juhl
Votes: 7
35.
Sesame Street (1969– )
Episode:
Snuffy finally meets Big Bird's friends
(1985)
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Big Bird is determined to prove to the adults that Mr. Snuffleupagus is real.
Stars: Roscoe Orman, Micki Barnett, Linda Bove, Northern Calloway
Votes: 27
36.
Fraggle Rock (1983–1987)
Episode:
Change of Address
(1987)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Doc finally knows of the Fraggles, when he and Sprocket have to move. Will Gobo be able to relay the Trash Heap's message "You cannot leave the magic" in time?
Director: Eric Till | Stars: Jerry Nelson, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Kathryn Mullen
Votes: 67
37.
Sesame Street (1969– )
Episode:
The magnificent block building
(1970)
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Letters: G, O, and Z. Numbers: six and seven. Different points of view. Considering the feelings of others.
Director: Jon Stone | Stars: James Catusi, Jane Henson, Jim Henson, Will Lee
Votes: 28
38.
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019)
Episode:
Prophets Don't Know Everything
(2019)
TV-PG | 50 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
While Deet leads Rian on a harrowing journey through the tunnels of Thra, Seladon visits the Castle of the Crystal and sees a new side of the lords.
Director: Louis Leterrier | Stars: Donna Kimball, Kevin Clash, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Helena Smee
Votes: 1,021
39. 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: 4,242
40. 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
41. Alive from Off Center (1984–1991)
Drama
An avant-garde omnibus that features works by off-the-wall artists in many different disciplines.
Stars: Susan Stamberg, Laurie Anderson, Eric Bogosian, Spalding Gray
Votes: 59
42. Muppet Breakthrough (1983 Video)
10 min | Short, Comedy
Consists of the shorts "What's This Meeting All About?", "The Big Plan", "Who Needs a Break?" and "The Sky's the Limit"
Director: Jim Henson | Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Gabriel Velez, Cheryl Blaylock
Votes: 21
43.
The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Episode:
The Stars of Star Wars
(1980)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
While the Star Wars characters search for Chewbacca around the theatre, Luke's cousin, Mark Hamill, offers to perform over the objections of the Gershwin gargling guest star, Angus McGonagle.
Director: Peter Harris | Stars: Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, Frank Oz
Votes: 322
44.
Sesame Street (1969– )
Episode:
Oscar decides to leave Sesame Street
(1969)
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Gordon welcomes a girl named Sally to Sesame Street, and we meet the various denizens who call the neighborhood home.
Director: Neil Smith | Stars: Matt Robinson, Loretta Long, Will Lee, Bob McGrath
Votes: 84
45.
Sesame Street (1969– )
Episode:
Shoveling snow on Sesame Street
(1973)
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Luis tells Krystal he's going on a coffee break, and asks her to answer the phone in Spanish. Luis greets Sam the Robot and Mr. Macintosh.
Director: Jon Stone | Stars: Northern Calloway, Joey Calvan, Emilio Delgado, Jim Henson
Votes: 32
46.
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019)
Episode:
By Gelfling Hand...
(2019)
TV-PG | 52 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Lore breaks out of his chamber to help Brea. As news of the General's deed spreads, Seladon calls the other Maudras to the Citadel.
Director: Louis Leterrier | Stars: Benedict Wong, Kevin Clash, Keegan-Michael Key, Victor Yerrid
Votes: 1,066
47. The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019)
TV-PG | 507 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Return to the world of Thra, where three Gelfling discover the horrifying secret behind the Skeksis' power, and set out to ignite the fires of rebellion and save their world.
Stars: Neil Sterenberg, Beccy Henderson, Nathalie Emmanuel, Taron Egerton
Votes: 27,127
48. 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: 26,233
49. 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: 2,291
50. Reading Rainbow (1983–2006)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
Levar Burton introduces young viewers to illustrated readings of children's literature and explores their related subjects.
Stars: LeVar Burton, Jennifer Betit Yen, Arnold Stang, Fred Newman
Votes: 5,142