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1. The Restless Sea (1964 TV Movie)

60 min | Documentary, Family

Part of the Bell system Science Series programs.

Director: Les Clark | Stars: Sterling Holloway, Lawrence Dobkin

Votes: 15

2. The Twilight Zone (1959–1964)

TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Ordinary people find themselves in extraordinarily astounding situations, which they each try to solve in a remarkable manner.

Stars: Rod Serling, Robert McCord, Jay Overholts, James Turley

Votes: 93,346

3. Hollywood Theatre Time (1950–1951)

30 min | Comedy, Drama

An assortment of variety shows, dramatic presentations, scenes from famous plays, and situation comedies.

Stars: Marjorie Reynolds, Lyle Talbot, Reginald Denny, Jeanne Cagney

Votes: 10

4. The Donald O'Connor Show (1968– )

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Stars: Donald O'Connor, Richard Dawson, Jerry Lanning, Roberta Sherwood

Votes: 24

5. Chun King Chow Mein Hour (1962 TV Special)

60 min | Comedy

Stan Freberg satirizes contemporary television, particularly commercials.

Director: Jack Donohue | Stars: Stan Freberg, Billy Bletcher, June Foray, Sterling Holloway

Votes: 15

6. 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

7. The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode: Disney on Parade (1971)

Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

This telecast of the First Edition of "Disney on Parade" is from the first performance of the Australasian Tour. This is a videotape from the show performed in Adelaide, Australia.

Director: Stan Harris | Stars: Hans Conried, Scatman Crothers, Randy Digrazio, June Foray

Votes: 17

8. The Untouchables (1959–1963)
Episode: The Unhired Assassin: Part 2 (1960)

52 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Although unsuccessful in their first attempt to assassinate Chicago's Mayor, Anton J. Cermak, the Capone mob under the command of Frank Nitti and several other of the imprisoned mobster's ... See full summary »

Director: Howard W. Koch | Stars: Robert Stack, Joe Mantell, Robert Gist, Bruce Gordon

Votes: 88

9. The Andy Griffith Show (1960–1968)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Widower Sheriff Andy Taylor, and his son Opie, live with Andy's Aunt Bee in Mayberry, North Carolina. With virtually no crimes to solve, most of Andy's time is spent philosophizing and calming down his cousin Deputy Barney Fife.

Stars: Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Don Knotts, Frances Bavier

Votes: 17,035

10. Once Upon a Studio (2023)

G | 9 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

An all-star ensemble of beloved characters from Walt Disney Animation Studios come together for a joyful, entertaining and emotional reunion as they assemble for a spectacular group photo to mark Disney's 100th anniversary.

Directors: Dan Abraham, Trent Correy | Stars: Scott Adsit, Stan Alexander, Stephen J. Anderson, Tony Anselmo

Votes: 6,783

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: 2,292

12. 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

13. Five Fingers (1959–1960)

60 min | Drama

Victor Sebastian is a successful undercover agent based in Europe. Victor's cover is as a talent agent for singer Simone Genet, who is later a romantic interest. Victor is often aided by his contact, Robertson.

Stars: David Hedison, Luciana Paluzzi, Paul Burke, Michael Romanoff

Votes: 61

14. Moonlighting (1985–1989)
Episode: Atomic Shakespeare (1986)

TV-PG | 49 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery

A student starts to watch Moonlighting, then his mother appears and reminds he has to read Taming of the Shrew for school. As he starts to read, the characters from Moonlighting enact the play.

Director: Will Mackenzie | Stars: Cybill Shepherd, Bruce Willis, Allyce Beasley, Kenneth McMillan

Votes: 401

15. The Life of Riley (1953–1958)
Episode: Babs's Wedding (1956)

Comedy

It's Babs' wedding day and its hard to tell who's more nervous - Chester A. Riley or his daughter, the bride.

Director: Abby Berlin | Stars: William Bendix, Marjorie Reynolds, George O'Hanlon, Lugene Sanders

Votes: 13

16. Family Affair (1966–1971)
Episode: Fancy Free (1967)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Jody & Buffy are excited to be moved to Upper First Grade at school, but it means more homework. They do not know how to do the math problems nor read some of the new books. Bill is spending more time dating than helping the twins.

Director: William D. Russell | Stars: Brian Keith, John Williams, Kathy Garver, Anissa Jones

Votes: 46

17. The Life of Riley (1953–1958)
Episode: Love Comes to Waldo Binney (1955)

Comedy

Waldo Binny's sister, Mrs Lindsey, knocks on Riley door looking for her brother. She wants Waldo to babysit her son, Drake, for the weekend but Waldo is hiding because he knows his little ... See full summary »

Director: Abby Berlin | Stars: William Bendix, Marjorie Reynolds, Lugene Sanders, Wesley Morgan

Votes: 8

18. The Life of Riley (1953–1958)
Episode: Chicken Ranch (1955)

30 min | Comedy

Riley's parents are visiting but are anxious to get back home to Brooklyn. But Chester likes them being nearby so he buys his folks a chicken ranch to operate despite the city background.

Director: Abby Berlin | Stars: William Bendix, Marjorie Reynolds, Tom D'Andrea, Lugene Sanders

Votes: 8

19. The Red Skelton Hour (1951–1971)

TV-G | 60 min | Comedy

A comedy-themed variety show, hosted by the popular comedian Red Skelton. It run with no interruption from 1951 to 1971. From 1956 to 1962, the show's head writer was Sherwood Schwartz, who... See full summary »

Stars: Red Skelton, David Rose and His Orchestra, Art Gilmore, Tom Hansen Dancers

Votes: 1,392

20. The Grand Opening of Walt Disney World (1971 TV Movie)

90 min | Documentary

A celebrity-filled look at the opening festivities for Walt Disney World in Florida.

Director: Robert Scheerer | Stars: Julie Andrews, Glen Campbell, Buddy Hackett, Jonathan Winters

Votes: 48

21. The Andy Griffith Show (1960–1968)
Episode: The Merchant of Mayberry (1962)

TV-G | 26 min | Comedy, Family

Andy helps a struggling salesman stay in town.

Director: Bob Sweeney | Stars: Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Don Knotts, Frances Bavier

Votes: 381

22. Peter Gunn (1958–1961)

TV-14 | 30 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Peter Gunn is a private detective with a knack for finding trouble. His cases often mean he runs into the shadiest characters, most vicious thugs and the most powerful crime bosses. Cool and resourceful, he always gets the guilty party.

Stars: Craig Stevens, Herschel Bernardi, Lola Albright, Bill Chadney

Votes: 1,661

23. The Untouchables (1959–1963)

50 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Special Agent Eliot Ness and his elite team of incorruptable agents battle organized crime in 1930s Chicago.

Stars: Robert Stack, Walter Winchell, Nicholas Georgiade, Paul Picerni

Votes: 3,082

24. Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree (1966)

G | 25 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

Christopher Robin's bear attempts to raid a beehive in a tall tree.

Director: Wolfgang Reitherman | Stars: Sterling Holloway, Junius Matthews, Ralph Wright, Barbara Luddy

Votes: 4,732

25. The Life of Riley (1953–1958)

30 min | Comedy

Riley worked in an aircraft plant in California, but viewers usually saw him at home, cheerfully disrupting life with his malapropisms and ill timed intervention into minor problems.

Stars: William Bendix, Marjorie Reynolds, Wesley Morgan, Tom D'Andrea

Votes: 448

26. 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

27. The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode: Winnie the Pooh and Friends (1982)

Unrated | Adventure, Drama, Family

Pooh footage is combined with segments from other Disney cartoons.

Director: John Lounsbery | Stars: John Fiedler, Dori Whitaker, Timothy Turner, Sterling Holloway

Votes: 12

28. Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day (1968)

G | 25 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

Winnie the Pooh and his friends experience high winds, heavy rains, and a flood in Hundred Acre Wood.

Directors: Wolfgang Reitherman, Ben Sharpsteen | Stars: Sebastian Cabot, Sterling Holloway, John Fiedler, Jon Walmsley

Votes: 5,460

29. Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too (1974)

G | 25 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

Rabbit is tired of Tigger always bouncing him, so he gets Pooh and Piglet together to come up with an idea to get the bounce out of Tigger. Rabbit suggests they take him into the middle of ... See full summary »

Directors: John Lounsbery, Wolfgang Reitherman | Stars: Sebastian Cabot, Junius Matthews, John Fiedler, Barbara Luddy

Votes: 2,924

30. The Disney Family Album (1984–1986)

28 min | Documentary, Short, Family

This informative series goes behind the scenes to for a look at the Disney staff responsible for creating that magic known only to be Disney.

Stars: Buddy Ebsen, Ward Kimball, Frank Thomas, Clarence Nash

Votes: 35

31. The Life of Riley (1953–1958)
Episode: Riley and the Boss' Niece (1954)

Comedy

Riley is a bundle of nerves, after he promises his boss, Mr. Cunningham, that he'll get a football player to escort his big homely niece to the school dance.

Director: Abby Berlin | Stars: William Bendix, Marjorie Reynolds, Tom D'Andrea, Lugene Sanders

Votes: 9

32. The Joey Bishop Show (1961–1965)
Episode: Joey's Lost What-Cha-Ma-Call-It (1963)

30 min | Comedy

Joey and Ellie receive a call from a hotel saying they left something but must identify it. Problem is neither of them seem to be missing anything and become preoccupied trying to recall the item.

Director: James V. Kern | Stars: Joey Bishop, Abby Dalton, Corbett Monica, Joe Besser

Votes: 12

33. Adventures of Superman (1952–1958)

TV-G | 30 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

The Man of Steel fights crime with help from his friends at the "Daily Planet."

Stars: George Reeves, Noel Neill, Jack Larson, John Hamilton

Votes: 4,473

34. Gold Diggers of 1933 (1933)

Passed | 97 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical

A wealthy composer rescues unemployed Broadway performers with a new play, but insists on remaining anonymous.

Director: Mervyn LeRoy | Stars: Warren William, Joan Blondell, Aline MacMahon, Ruby Keeler

Votes: 9,156 | Gross: $4.80M

35. Peter and the Wolf (1946)

TV-G | 15 min | Animation, Short, Family

Animated version of the fairy tale of the Russian boy Peter and his hunt for a raiding wolf, presented to the music of Sergei Prokofiev.

Director: Clyde Geronimi | Stars: Sterling Holloway, Ivan, Mischa, Peter

Votes: 3,250

36. The Baileys of Balboa (1964–1965)

30 min | Comedy

Comedy series starring Paul Ford as Sam Bailey, skipper of the charter boat 'Island Princess' and nemesis of Cecil Wyntoon (John Dehner), upper-crust member of the Balboa yachting set. Sterling Holloway is Sam's shipmate Buck Singleton.

Stars: Paul Ford, John Dehner, Sterling Holloway, Les Brown Jr.

Votes: 71

37. Peter Gunn (1958–1961)
Episode: The Best Laid Plans (1960)

TV-14 | 30 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Gunn is tipped the soon-to-visit Governor will be assassinated. When shared with Jacoby there is a doubt since the information comes from Gunn's fringe contacts. Further investigation is even more puzzling; a sniper nest but no sniper.

Director: Alan Crosland Jr. | Stars: Craig Stevens, Herschel Bernardi, Peter Whitney, James Lanphier

Votes: 90

38. The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952–1966)
Episode: The Pancake Mix (1953)

Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Hasty Tasty Pancake Company is offering a double-your-money-back guarantee, so Ricky decides to apply for a refund.

Director: Ozzie Nelson | Stars: Ozzie Nelson, Harriet Nelson, David Nelson, Ricky Nelson

Votes: 38

39. Moonlighting (1985–1989)

TV-PG | 3,073 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery

The quirky cases of a former model and a smart aleck detective who manage a private detective agency.

Stars: Cybill Shepherd, Bruce Willis, Allyce Beasley, Curtis Armstrong

Votes: 24,310

40. The Jungle Book (1967)

G | 78 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Bagheera the Panther and Baloo the Bear have a difficult time trying to convince a boy to leave the jungle for human civilization.

Director: Wolfgang Reitherman | Stars: Phil Harris, Sebastian Cabot, Louis Prima, Bruce Reitherman

Votes: 198,898 | Gross: $141.84M

41. The Real McCoys (1957–1963)

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Family

From the hills of West Virginia, Amos McCoy moves his family to an inherited farm in California. Grandpa Amos is quick to give advice to his three grandchildren and wonders how his neighbors ever managed without him around.

Stars: Walter Brennan, Richard Crenna, Kathleen Nolan, Tony Martinez

Votes: 1,298

42. Meet John Doe (1941)

Passed | 122 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A penniless drifter is recruited by an ambitious columnist to impersonate a non-existent person who said he'd be committing suicide as a protest, and a social movement begins.

Director: Frank Capra | Stars: Gary Cooper, Barbara Stanwyck, Edward Arnold, Walter Brennan

Votes: 14,920

43. Remember the Night (1939)

Passed | 94 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Love blooms between a sympathetic attorney and the comely shoplifter he has taken home for the Christmas holiday.

Director: Mitchell Leisen | Stars: Barbara Stanwyck, Fred MacMurray, Beulah Bondi, Elizabeth Patterson

Votes: 7,198 | Gross: $0.17M

44. Mickey and the Beanstalk (1947)

G | 29 min | Animation, Short, Adventure

A mysterious thief has stolen the prosperous Happy Valley's most prized possession: the musical Singing Harp. Can Mickey, Donald, and Goofy find the answer in the irritable Willie the Giant's magnificent castle up in the blue sky?

Directors: Hamilton Luske, Bill Roberts | Stars: Walt Disney, Clarence Nash, Pinto Colvig, Sterling Holloway

Votes: 4,155

45. Lambert the Sheepish Lion (1951)

Approved | 8 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

A mix-up by Mr. Stork finds a little lion cub in the care of a gentle flock of sheep. But when a hungry wolf begins to stalk the herd, will Lambert find the courage to protect his mama?

Directors: Jack Hannah, Clyde Geronimi | Stars: Sterling Holloway, June Foray, Stan Freberg, James MacDonald

Votes: 2,613

46. Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall (1948–1967)

60 min | Music

Perry Como was an American Singer, who got his start on NBC Radio. In 1948, Because of his popularity, The cameras were simply brought into the radio studio to televise the radio broadcast ... See full summary »

Stars: Perry Como, Mitchell Ayres Orchestra, The Ray Charles Singers, Mitchell Ayres

Votes: 120

47. Hemo the Magnificent (1957 TV Movie)

60 min | Animation, Family

An animated documentary about blood and the circulatory system. It was one of a series on bodily systems.

Director: Frank Capra | Stars: Richard Carlson, Frank Baxter, Mel Blanc, June Foray

Votes: 292

48. Margie (1961–1962)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy

Margie is an average teenager but it's the 1920's and so many things are changing. Living with her parents and brother Cornell, she has a lively flapper friend in Maybelle while Heywood and... See full summary »

Stars: Cynthia Pepper, Dick Gering, Penney Parker, Wesley Marie Tackitt

Votes: 56

49. It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World (1963)

Approved | 210 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

A group of motorists witnesses a car crash in the California desert, and after the driver's dying words indicate the location of a hidden stash of loot, they turn against each in a race across the state to get to it.

Director: Stanley Kramer | Stars: Spencer Tracy, Milton Berle, Ethel Merman, Mickey Rooney

Votes: 46,185 | Gross: $46.30M

50. Zane Grey Theatre (1956–1961)

TV-PG | 25 min | Western

An anthology based (earlier more so than later) on the novels and stories of Zane Grey. Dick Powell was often the star, as well as the host.

Stars: Dick Powell, Walter Sande, Denver Pyle, Bill Erwin

Votes: 584