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1. Bob Hope Comedy Special (1963 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Bob is ill, so Bing Crosby and Jack co-host in his place.
Stars: Bob Hope, Jack Benny, Les Brown, Dick Butkus
Votes: 21
2. The 20th Annual Golden Globe Awards (1963 TV Special)
Stars: Edie Adams, June Allyson, Red Buttons, Corinne Calvet
Votes: 43
3. The Ann-Margret Show (1968 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Director: David Winters | Stars: Ann-Margret, Jack Benny, Carol Burnett, John Harris
Votes: 14
4. Bob Hope's USO Christmas in Beirut (1984 TV Special)
120 min | Comedy
For the first time since the Vietnam War, Bob Hope entertains United States armed service members for his classic USO Christmas show, in this case members of the U.S. Navy and Marines ... See full summary »
Director: Sid Smith | Stars: Bob Hope, Brooke Shields, Cathy Lee Crosby, Ann Jillian
Votes: 25
5.
The Irv Kupcinet Show (1953–1984)
Episode:
Episode dated 18 August 1975
(1975)
Talk-Show
Stars: Irv Kupcinet, Warren Beatty, Peter Bogdanovich, Sammy Davis Jr.
Votes: 7
6. The Bob Hope Christmas Special (1970 TV Special)
90 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
Bob and crew entertain military personnel at stops through Southeast Asia and Europe.
Director: Mort Lachman | Stars: Bob Hope, Connie Stevens, The Golddiggers, Teresa Graves
Votes: 26
7. 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
8. Jack Benny's 20th Anniversary TV Special (1970 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Highlights of past Jack Benny shows are shown.
Director: Stan Harris | Stars: Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone, Don Wilson, Dennis Day
Votes: 36
9.
Project Twenty (1954–1970)
Episode:
Not So Long Ago
(1960)
Documentary
Project XX examines the period between the end of World War II to the start of the Korean War describing the growth in the standard of living, Cold War suspicions in America, and Truman's ... See full summary »
Director: Donald B. Hyatt | Stars: Bud Abbott, Dean Acheson, John Agar, Alben Barkley
Votes: 11
10.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Bob Hope/Richard Harris/Steve Landesberg/Adrienne Barbeau
(1974)
TV-G | 90 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Bob Hope (book "The Last Christmas Show"); Richard Harris (album "The Prophet"); Steve Landesberg performs stand-up and is interviewed; Adrienne Barbeau (Maude (1972)).
Director: Bobby Quinn | Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Bob Hope
Votes: 22
11.
The Bob Hope Show (1950– )
Episode:
Carroll Baker, Cyd Charisse, Angie Dickinson, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Jill St. John, Vikki Carr
(1968)
Comedy, Family, Talk-Show
Todays guests are Carroll Baker, Cyd Charisse, Angie Dickinson, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Jill St. John, Vikki Carr.
Director: Dick McDonough | Stars: Bob Hope, Carroll Baker, Les Brown, Vikki Carr
Votes: 6
12. 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
13. The Morning Program (1987)
90 min | News
Stars: Bette Davis, Mariette Hartley, Rolland Smith, Mark McEwen
Votes: 99
14. Entertaining the Troops (1988)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, War
Documentary about the USO of WWII, with a reunion of Bob Hope's famous troupe, consisting, besides him, of Frances Langford, Patty Thomas and Tony Romano.
Director: Robert Mugge | Stars: Bud Abbott, Larry Adler, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Laverne Andrews
Votes: 220
15. Jack Benny's First Farewell Special (1973 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Jack hosts a special to say so long - for the first time.
Director: Norman Abbott | Stars: Jack Benny, Johnny Carson, Isaac Hayes, Bob Hope
Votes: 36
16. Bob Hope: Memories of World War II (1995 TV Movie)
Documentary, War
Stars: Bob Hope, Jerry Colonna, Charlton Heston, Dolores Hope
Votes: 22
17.
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963–1967)
Episode:
Corridor 400
(1963)
60 min | Adventure, Comedy, Crime
A club owner falls in love with his new singer (Suzanne Pleshette), unaware that she's out to prove him a key figure in a dope ring.
Director: David Lowell Rich | Stars: Bob Hope, Suzanne Pleshette, Theodore Bikel, Andrew Duggan
Votes: 7
18. The Simpsons (1989– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
The satiric adventures of a working-class family in the misfit city of Springfield.
Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright, Harry Shearer, Julie Kavner
Votes: 436,377
19. The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family
Television show featuring skits by Carol Burnett and her comedy troupe.
Stars: Carol Burnett, Vicki Lawrence, The Ernie Flatt Dancers, Harvey Korman
Votes: 7,314
20. Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Dean Martin (1976 TV Special)
101 min | Comedy
Don Rickles serves as roastmaster for Dean Martin's own roast. Also featured are Foster Brooks, Ruth Buzzi, Bob Hope and many other comedy legends.
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Don Rickles, Dean Martin, Bob Hope, Orson Welles
Votes: 237
21. 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
22. Project Twenty (1954–1970)
60 min | Documentary
Stars: Alexander Scourby, Bob Hope, Walter Brennan, Howard Lindsay
Votes: 29
23. Ann-Margret: When You're Smiling (1973 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Director: Art Fisher | Stars: Ann-Margret, George Burns, The Firm of Hodges James and Smith, Bob Hope
Votes: 8
24.
The Bob Hope Show (1950– )
Episode:
James Cagney, Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, William Frawley, Diana Dors, Don Larsen
(1956)
Comedy, Family, Talk-Show
James Cagney, Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, William Frawley, Diana Dors, Don Larsen.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Bob Hope, Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Diana Dors
Votes: 10
25. 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: 1,648
26. The Johnny Cash Show (1969–1971)
60 min | Music
Johnny Cash and his wife, June Carter Cash, were hosts of this Country and Western themed variety show. Comedians Hope, Crosby, Minnie Pearl, and others perform skits. Musical acts as diverse as Louis Armstrong to The Monkees perform.
Stars: Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, The Statler Brothers, The Tennessee Three
Votes: 280
27. Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration (1989 TV Special)
150 min | Comedy, Music
This is a special show that celebrates Sammy Davis Jr's 60th anniversary in show business, including musical, comic and dancing performers.
Director: Jeff Margolis | Stars: Eddie Murphy, Debbie Allen, Anita Baker, George Bush
Votes: 119
28. Wide Wide World (1955–1958)
90 min | Documentary
Using 40 cameras and 12 mobile vans, this live Sunday afternoon program broadcast events in North America, the Caribbean and Europe. The show alternated with other programs during its run. ... See full summary »
Stars: Dave Garroway, Gary Cooper, Ira Hayes, Maria Tallchief
Votes: 23
29. Frost on Saturday (1968– )
40 min | Talk-Show
Mainly concentrated on topical interviews with entertainers and public figures.
Stars: David Frost, Patrick Macnee, Nicol Williamson, Bob Hope
Votes: 13
30. Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration (1988 TV Special)
120 min | Music
The life, career and music of Irving Berlin is celebrated live on stage with musical performances.
Director: Walter C. Miller | Stars: Bea Arthur, Tony Bennett, Barry Bostwick, Diana Brownstone
Votes: 41
31. Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Jack Benny But Were Afraid to Ask (1971 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
This special spoofs portions of Benny's career.
Director: Norman Abbott | Stars: Jack Benny, David Reuben, George Burns, Lucille Ball
Votes: 24
32.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Bob Hope/Dick Van Patten/Gil Fates
(1978)
TV-G | Comedy, Talk-Show
Johnny demonstrates a wide variety of the year's gifts and toys. Bob Hope (Bob Hope All Star Christmas Special (1978)); Dick Van Patten (Eight Is Enough (1977)); Gil Fates (book "What's My Line?: The History of America's Most Famous Panel Show").
Director: Bobby Quinn | Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Bob Hope
Votes: 23
33.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Episode dated 18 December 1981
(1981)
TV-G | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Jane Fonda
Votes: 41
34. I Love Lucy (1951–1957)
TV-Y | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The wife of a band leader constantly tries to become a star - in spite of her having no talent, and gets herself (along with her best friend) into the funniest predicaments.
Stars: Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, William Frawley
Votes: 28,950
35. 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
36. 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
37. 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
38. Tweet's Ladies of Pasadena (1979)
70 min | Comedy
The story of a man who is a member of a ladies knitting club that constantly roller-skates and wants to clothe naked animals.
Director: Timothy Carey | Stars: Timothy Carey, Jenie Jackson, Frank Buchanan, Betty Gold
Votes: 13
39. Cavalcade of the Academy Awards (1940)
Approved | 30 min | Documentary, Short
This 1940 presentation features highlights of past Oscar ceremonies including Shirley Temple and Walt Disney, plus acceptance speeches for films released in 1939 with recipients and ... See full summary »
Stars: Carey Wilson, Janet Gaynor, Emil Jannings, Mary Pickford
Votes: 158
40. Texaco Presents: A Quarter Century of Bob Hope on Television (1975 TV Special)
120 min | Comedy
A two hour celebration of Bob Hope's 25 years of television shows that features highlights that start with his first special that aired in 1950. Between the clips, Hope reminisces with guests Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra.
Director: Dick McDonough | Stars: Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, John Wayne
Votes: 16
41. Bob Hope's Bag Full of Christmas Memories (1993 TV Special)
120 min | Comedy
Show Biz Legend Bob Hope and his lovely wife Dolores welcome Loni Anderson, Barbara Eden, Joey Lawrence, Ed Marinaro and The Judds (Wynonna and Naomi) into their home for a warm, home-style... See full summary »
Director: Sid Smith | Stars: Bob Hope, Dolores Hope, John Harlan, Loni Anderson
Votes: 52
42. A Bob Hope Comedy Special (1966 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Bob visits Acapulco during the Mexico-International Film Festival to observe jet setters and bikinis.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Bob Hope, Claudine Auger, Ballet Folklorico de Acapulco, Les Brown
Votes: 21
43.
I Love Lucy (1951–1957)
Episode:
Lucy and Bob Hope
(1956)
TV-Y | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Lucy tries to convince Bob Hope that she's not a jinx.
Director: James V. Kern | Stars: Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, William Frawley
Votes: 362
44.
The Jack Benny Program (1950–1965)
Episode:
The Road to Nairobi
(1954)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy
In this live episode, before the monologue, Bob steals Jack's pants, so Jack wears Don Wilson's. The skit features Bob and Jack as big game hunters in Africa, who get captured by cannibals. Martin & Lewis do a cameo at the end.
Director: Ralph Levy | Stars: Jack Benny, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Bob Hope, Jerry Lewis
Votes: 52
45. 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: 26,251
46. 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
47. The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Lucille Ball (1975 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Legendary comedienne Lucille Ball is roasted by Jack Benny, Milton Berle, Foster Brooks, Rich Little, and Don Rickles among others.
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dean Martin, Lucille Ball, Jack Benny, Dan Rowan
Votes: 170
48.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Episode dated 14 July 1975
(1975)
TV-G | 90 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stars: George Segal, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Sonny Bono
Votes: 56
49.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Bob Hope/Dean Martin/Charles Nelson Reilly/Carol Wayne
(1975)
TV-G | 90 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Bob Hope (The Bob Hope Christmas Special (1975) (TV)); Dean Martin (Dean Martin's California Christmas (1975)); Charles Nelson Reilly discusses boat ownership; Carol Wayne (Celebrity Sweepstakes (1974)).
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Bob Hope
Votes: 34
50. 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