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1.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Bette Davis/Richard Pryor
(1983)
TV-14 | 43 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Johnny reads audience comments on love and romance. Bette Davis (Right of Way (1983), album "Miss Bette Davis Sings"); Richard Pryor (The Toy (1982)).
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Bette Davis
Votes: 192
2. Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (1983 TV Special)
130 min | Documentary, Music
The 25th Anniversary of Motown Records is celebrated by its past and present stars playing their greatest hits, plus some new ones.
Director: Don Mischer | Stars: Adam Ant, Nick Ashford, Florence Ballard, Renaldo Benson
Votes: 347
3.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Richard Pryor/George Carlin
(1981)
TV-14 | 43 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Johnny looks at strange names for unusual objects. Richard Pryor (Bustin' Loose (1981)); George Carlin performs stand-up and is interviewed.
Director: Bobby Quinn | Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Richard Pryor
Votes: 16
4.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Richard Pryor/Patti D'Arbanville/Roscoe Tanner
(1979)
TV-14 | 64 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Johnny presents lists of awful jobs. Richard Pryor (Richard Pryor: Live in Concert (1979)); Patti D'Arbanville (The Main Event (1979)); Wimbledon finalist Roscoe Tanner practices serves with Johnny. Also: Johnny chats with the owner of the studio's shoeshine stand.
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Tommy Newsom, Richard Pryor
Votes: 11
5.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Richard Pryor/Tim Conway/Dr. Lendon Smith
(1979)
TV-G | Comedy, Talk-Show
A look at Superman's wedding night. Richard Pryor (California Suite (1978), Richard Pryor: Live in Concert (1979)); Tim Conway (The Tim Conway Show (1979) (TV)); pediatrician Dr. Lendon H. Smith.
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Tommy Newsom, Richard Pryor
Votes: 12
6. 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
7. One Voice (1986 TV Special)
68 min | Music
Barbra Streisand preformed some of her favorite songs and changes the world with one voice.
Director: Dwight Hemion | Stars: Barbra Streisand, Jim Cox, Sheena Easton, Sally Field
Votes: 315
8.
The Dick Cavett Show (1985–1986)
Episode:
Richard Pryor
(1985)
Talk-Show
Director: Jon Merdin | Stars: Dick Cavett, Richard Pryor
Votes: 7
9. 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
10. The Midnight Special (1972–1981)
90 min | Music, Talk-Show
Late night rock and pop music performances are featured.
Stars: Wolfman Jack, Helen Reddy, Donna Summer, Gladys Knight
Votes: 382
11. Louis C.K.: Chewed Up (2008 TV Special)
TV-MA | 61 min | Documentary, Comedy
Louis C.K.'s second one-hour special filmed at the Berklee Performance Center in Boston, MA.
Directors: Louis C.K., Shannon Hartman | Star: Louis C.K.
Votes: 11,092
12. Louis C.K.: Shameless (2007 TV Special)
TV-MA | 56 min | Comedy
In his first one-hour special, comedy and television star Louis C.K. returns to HBO for an hour of no-holds-barred, adults-only stand-up comedy taped before a live audience at the Henry Fonda Theater in Los Angeles.
Director: Steven J. Santos | Star: Louis C.K.
Votes: 9,060
13. Black Omnibus (1973– )
Talk-Show
James Earl Jones hosts an interview and performance series exclusively for African-American musicians, comedians, and performers.
Stars: James Earl Jones, Ahmad Jamal, Cicely Tyson, Richard Pryor
Votes: 14
14.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Richard Pryor/Ally Sheedy/Rod Hull
(1983)
TV-14 | 43 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
The way men would write romance novels is shown. Richard Pryor (Superman III (1983)) talks about being drug-free, and his former marriages; Rod Hull and puppet Emu (The 1/2 Hour Comedy Hour (1983)); Ally Sheedy (WarGames (1983)).
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Richard Pryor
Votes: 17
15. Louis C.K.: Hilarious (2010 TV Special)
Not Rated | 82 min | Comedy
In this unique and dynamic live concert experience, Louis C.K.'s exploration of life after 40 destroys politically correct images of modern life with thoughts we have all had...but would rarely admit to.
Director: Louis C.K. | Star: Louis C.K.
Votes: 12,832
16. The Steve Allen Show (1968–1971)
90 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stars: Steve Allen, Jayne Meadows, Pat Harrington Jr., Bob Einstein
Votes: 32
17.
Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode:
Richard Pryor/Gil Scott-Heron
(1975)
TV-14 | 66 min | Comedy, Music
The host for the episode is Richard Pryor, and the musical guest is Gil Scott-Heron. The skits for this episode are as follows: Garrett Morris tricks Chevy Chase into taking a bad fall ... See full summary »
Director: Dave Wilson | Stars: Richard Pryor, Gil Scott-Heron, Shelley R. Bonus, The Muppets
Votes: 359
18. One Night Stand (2005– )
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
HBO stand-up series. The half-hour series aired weekly and featured stand-up comedy specials from some of the top performing comedians.
Stars: Jemaine Clement, Louis C.K., Bret McKenzie, Bill Burr
Votes: 572
19.
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
20.
The Richard Pryor Show (1977)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(1977)
60 min | Comedy
Richard Pryor is a Star Wars bartender, a spaghetti western anti-hero, the U.S. President, Mojo the Snake Handler, and a serviceman visiting Club Harlem.
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Richard Pryor, Jeff Corey, Paula Kelly, Sam Laws
Votes: 45
21.
The Richard Pryor Show (1977)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(1977)
Comedy
Richard Pryor is a Black samurai, a Mississippi prosecutor, the owner of a pet head, an archeologist in Egypt, a come-from man, and a rock-star from Black Death.
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Richard Pryor, Jeff Corey, Charles Fleischer, Roger Jacobs
Votes: 29
22.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Bob Hope/Richard Pryor/Randi Oakes/David Bowie
(1980)
TV-G | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Bob Hope
Votes: 19
23. The Wild Wild West (1965–1969)
TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Western
Two Secret Service agents, equipped with a wide array of gizmos, work for the government in the Old West.
Stars: Robert Conrad, Ross Martin, Dick Cangey, Whitey Hughes
Votes: 6,514
24. 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: 15,392
25. Soul Train (1971–2006)
TV-14 | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Created by music impresario Don Cornelius, Soul Train is an African-American focused music-dance television program that aired 35 years, primarily featuring performances by R&B, soul, funk, pop, and hip hop artists.
Stars: Don Cornelius, Diana Puskas, Queen Turner, Carole Creekmore
Votes: 682
26.
Martin (1992–1997)
Episode:
The Break Up: Part 1
(1993)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Martin becomes dramatically depressed when a minor quarrel with Gina escalates into a breakup. Richard Pryor guest stars.
Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, Carl Anthony Payne II, Thomas Mikal Ford
Votes: 68
27.
Norm (1999–2001)
Episode:
Norm vs. the Boxer
(1999)
TV-PG | Comedy
Norm stumbles upon a self-proclaimed homeless, jobless teen who boxes like an upcoming pro, and selfishly uses him to make money to pay off his bookie.
Director: Thomas J. Thompson | Stars: Norm MacDonald, Laurie Metcalf, Artie Lange, Max Wright
Votes: 95
28. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
A famous guest host stars in parodies and sketches created by the cast of this witty show.
Stars: The Saturday Night Live Band, Don Pardo, Darrell Hammond, Kenan Thompson
Votes: 52,790
29. Richard Pryor: Live in Concert (1979)
Not Rated | 78 min | Documentary, Comedy
Richard Pryor's classic 1979 concert film has him discussing a wide range of topics, including race, the police and his favorite target -- himself.
Director: Jeff Margolis | Stars: Richard Pryor, Patti LaBelle, Huey P. Newton, Jennifer Lee Pryor
Votes: 5,818 | Gross: $30.00M
30.
The Partridge Family (1970–1974)
Episode:
Soul Club
(1971)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Music
The Partridges and Ruben are in Detroit for a performance. Due to a booking mix-up, they arrive at the place where the Temptations are expected. The audiences are totally different. The Partridges agree to perform and hope for the best.
Director: Paul Junger Witt | Stars: Shirley Jones, David Cassidy, Susan Dey, Danny Bonaduce
Votes: 156
31.
Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
Episode:
Sanford and Son and Sister Makes Three
(1972)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
A husband-seeking old flame of Fred's returns with a shocking revelation about her daughter, who has sparked a flaming passion in Lamont's heart.
Director: Rick Edelstein | Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, Ja'net DuBois, Emily Yancy
Votes: 173
32. Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The misadventures of a cantankerous junk dealer and his frustrated son.
Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, LaWanda Page, Don Bexley
Votes: 10,822
33. The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
The classic prime time variety show most famous for its vaudeville acts and rock music performances.
Stars: Ed Sullivan, The Ray Bloch Orchestra, Ray Bloch, Johnny Wayne
Votes: 1,562
34. This Is Tom Jones (1969–1971)
60 min | Documentary, Music
A typical variety show featuring music by both guests and the host. Interspersed were comedy segments often by Ace Trucking Company which featured rising talents Fred Williard and Patti Deutsch.
Stars: Tom Jones, The Mike Sammes Singers, Sue Glover, Sunny Leslie
Votes: 119
35. Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter (1982 TV Movie)
135 min | Documentary, Comedy
A retrospective look at 60 years of great moments in film comedy, from the 1920s to the present.
Director: Jack Haley Jr. | Stars: Carol Burnett, Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Burt Reynolds
Votes: 61
36. Norm (1999–2001)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Norm Henderson is a former field hockey player who was banned for life for gambling and tax evasion. Now he must do five years of community service as a social worker, or go to prison.
Stars: Norm MacDonald, Laurie Metcalf, Ian Gomez, Max Wright
Votes: 2,472
37. The Lily Tomlin Show (1973 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
The Lily Tomlin special showcases Tomlin's most iconic characters, Ma Belle's Ernestine, the prim tasteful Lady, the grimy little kid Edith Ann, and a new creation, Bobbi Jeanine, a hammy cocktail lounge organist talking in song titles.
Director: Joseph Hardy | Stars: Lily Tomlin, Richard Crenna, Nancy Dussault, Bill Gerber
Votes: 20
38.
One Night Stand (2005– )
Episode:
Louis C.K.
(2005)
TV-MA | 29 min | Comedy
Director: Linda Mendoza | Star: Louis C.K.
Votes: 389
39. Blazing Saddles (1974)
R | 93 min | Comedy, Western
In order to ruin a western town, a corrupt politician appoints a black Sheriff, who promptly becomes his most formidable adversary.
Director: Mel Brooks | Stars: Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Slim Pickens, Harvey Korman
Votes: 152,663 | Gross: $119.50M
40. Biography (1987– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The life stories of various historical figures and celebrities are told.
Stars: Jack Perkins, Peter Graves, Harry Smith, Robert J. Thompson
Votes: 2,087
41. Wattstax (1973)
R | 103 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
Documentary covering a Stax Records-sponsored all-day concert at the 1972 Watts Summer Festival with performances by Stax Records artists such as Isaac Hayes, Rufus Thomas, The Staples Singers, and more.
Director: Mel Stuart | Stars: The Dramatics, The Staple Singers, Kim Weston, Jimmy Jones
Votes: 1,088
42. You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman (2006 Video)
89 min | Documentary
Stars: Sam Hamm, Bob Gale, John Calley, Peter Guber
Votes: 125
43. Lost Highway (1997)
R | 134 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Anonymous videotapes presage a musician's murder conviction, and a gangster's girlfriend leads a mechanic astray.
Director: David Lynch | Stars: Bill Pullman, Patricia Arquette, John Roselius, Louis Eppolito
Votes: 153,349 | Gross: $3.80M
44. The Muppet Movie (1979)
G | 95 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Kermit and his newfound friends trek across America to find success in Hollywood, but a frog legs merchant is after Kermit.
Director: James Frawley | Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 39,195 | Gross: $76.66M
45. Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip (1982)
R | 82 min | Documentary, Comedy
Richard Pryor performs his stand-up comedy act on the Sunset Strip.
Director: Joe Layton | Stars: Richard Pryor, Gene Cross, Julie Hampton, Jesse Jackson
Votes: 4,404 | Gross: $36.30M
46. The Richard Pryor Show (1977)
60 min | Comedy
An American comedy series hosted by comedian Richard Pryor
Stars: Richard Pryor, Robin Williams, Edie McClurg, Jimmy Martinez
Votes: 463
47. Sammy and Company (1975–1977)
Unrated | 90 min | Comedy, Music
Sammy and Company was a variety and talk-show program hosted by the American singer, dancer, and comedian Sammy Davis Jr. from 1975 to 1977.
Stars: Sammy Davis Jr., William B. Williams, George Rhodes, Lola Falana
Votes: 32
48. Bitter Jester (2003)
Documentary, Adventure, Comedy
BITTER JESTER is the first documentary to give us a glimpse into the real process behind the comedy we watch in clubs, on television and at the movies. Through the eyes of comedienne Maija ... See full summary »
Director: Maija DiGiorgio | Stars: Maija DiGiorgio, Kenneth Simmons, Richard Belzer, George Carlin
Votes: 77
50. Billy Joel: Greatest Hits Volume III (1997 Video)
80 min | Documentary, Music
Directors: Chris Blum, Howard Deutch, Kathy Dougherty, Ernie Fritz, Paula Greif, Joel Hinman, Derek Horne, Lawrence Jordan, Andrew Morahan, Russell Mulcahy, Marcus Nispel, Jeff Schock, Jon Small | Stars: Billy Joel, Ray Charles, Alexa Ray Joel, Paul McCartney
Votes: 82