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1.
AfterMASH (1983–1985)
Episode:
Wet Feet
(1984)
Comedy, Drama
Torrential rains and forecasted flooding has all staff holed up at General General waiting for potential refugees from the area.
Director: Hy Averback | Stars: Harry Morgan, Jamie Farr, William Christopher, Rosalind Chao
Votes: 18
2.
The Rockford Files (1974–1980)
Episode:
The House on Willis Avenue
(1978)
TV-PG | 95 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
When a fellow P.I. is killed on the Ventura freeway, Jim and Richie Brockelman team up to find out if it really was an accident.
Director: Hy Averback | Stars: James Garner, Noah Beery Jr., Joe Santos, Jackie Cooper
Votes: 336
3. 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
4. The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
30 min | Comedy
Neighbor Blanche Morton frequently joined Gracie in escapades which annoy hubby Harry and provides George with an opportunity to offer a humorous soliloquy.
Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Bea Benaderet, Harry von Zell
Votes: 1,536
5.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
The Great Gazatti
(1952)
30 min | Comedy
Gracie tells a record company exec she's married to a famous singer and promises to bring him in. In Gracie's mind, George IS a famous singer.
Director: Ralph Levy | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Hy Averback, Harry von Zell
Votes: 14
6. M*A*S*H (1972–1983)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, War
The staff of an Army hospital in the Korean War find that laughter is the best way to deal with their situation.
Stars: Alan Alda, Wayne Rogers, Loretta Swit, Jamie Farr
Votes: 63,880
7. I Love Lucy (1951–1957)
TV-Y | 30 min | Comedy
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: 28,951
8. 'M*A*S*H': 30th Anniversary Reunion (2002 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 84 min | Documentary
A 2002 FOX TV retrospective documentary on the series M*A*S*H that features interviews with writers, producers and past cast members.
Stars: Alan Alda, Wayne Rogers, Mike Farrell, Jamie Farr
Votes: 341
9. 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
10. Bob Hope: Hollywood's Brightest Star (1996 Video)
67 min | Documentary, Biography
Directors: Les Brown Jr., Tom Weshelski | Stars: Bud Abbott, Desi Arnaz, Hy Averback, Lucille Ball
Votes: 16
11.
Burke's Law (1963–1966)
Episode:
Who Killed Holly Howard?
(1963)
60 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Model Holly Howard is found murdered, and the only clues seem to link a trio of wealthy Texans to her death.
Director: Hy Averback | Stars: Gene Barry, Gary Conway, Regis Toomey, Leon Lontoc
Votes: 79
12.
M*A*S*H (1972–1983)
Episode:
Fade Out, Fade In
(1977)
TV-PG | 50 min | Comedy, Drama, War
Frank Burns cracks up over Margaret's marriage while on R&R in Tokyo, and Major Charles Emerson Winchester III is sent to the 4077th as a replacement by a vindictive superior officer.
Director: Hy Averback | Stars: Alan Alda, Mike Farrell, Harry Morgan, Loretta Swit
Votes: 614
13.
The Real McCoys (1957–1963)
Episode:
Fire When Ready, Grandpa
(1959)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Grandpa decides to turn the tables after a fast-talking shooting gallery proprietor hustles Little Luke out of $14 in proceeds from the sale of church social tickets.
Director: Hy Averback | Stars: Walter Brennan, Richard Crenna, Kathleen Nolan, Tony Martinez
Votes: 21
14.
The Real McCoys (1957–1963)
Episode:
Her Flaming Youth
(1958)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Scandal erupts when a 30-year-old photo of Flora clad in a scanty swimsuit winds up in a local publication.
Director: Hy Averback | Stars: Walter Brennan, Richard Crenna, Kathleen Nolan, Tony Martinez
Votes: 25
15.
The Real McCoys (1957–1963)
Episode:
Three Is a Crowd
(1958)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Grampa tries to stop a marriage-minded widow from chasing George.
Director: Hy Averback | Stars: Walter Brennan, Richard Crenna, Kathleen Nolan, Tony Martinez
Votes: 28
16.
The Real McCoys (1957–1963)
Episode:
You Can't Always Be a Hero
(1958)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Little Luke worships his Grandpa Amos, but when he gets in trouble at school for using Grandpa's colorful language and telling lies the rest of the family tells Amos to set a better example... See full summary »
Director: Hy Averback | Stars: Walter Brennan, Richard Crenna, Kathleen Nolan, Tony Martinez
Votes: 17
17.
The Real McCoys (1957–1963)
Episode:
First Date
(1960)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Little Luke is highly resistant to the idea of taking tall and awkward Agnes Maypole to a school party, but when Grandpa finds the girl to be kind and considerate he becomes equally ... See full summary »
Director: Hy Averback | Stars: Walter Brennan, Richard Crenna, Kathleen Nolan, Tony Martinez
Votes: 23
18. Columbo (1971–2003)
TV-PG | 100 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Los Angeles homicide detective Lieutenant Columbo uses his humble ways and ingenuous demeanor to winkle out even the most well-concealed of crimes.
Stars: Peter Falk, Mike Lally, John Finnegan, Bruce Kirby
Votes: 42,096
19. The Johnny Carson Show (1953–1956)
30 min | Comedy, Music
Comedy routines, featuring Johnny Carson and guests, and singing were the theme of this program.
Stars: Johnny Carson, Jill Corey, Jack Prince, Glen Turnbull
Votes: 159
20. All Star Revue (1950– )
60 min | Comedy
This early comedy program started off with a rotating cast of four famous comedians, each of whom would take turns hosting the show. The program format was similar to that of a Vaudeville ... See full summary »
Stars: Jimmy Durante, Eddie Jackson, Jack Roth, Danny Thomas
Votes: 170
21.
M*A*S*H (1972–1983)
Episode:
Rainbow Bridge
(1974)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, War
Hawkeye and Trapper are Tokyo-bound, Frank is jealous; but Trapper wants 3 days without amputating something. Father and Henry bring shopping lists but Radar brings news of more casualties.... See full summary »
Director: Hy Averback | Stars: Alan Alda, Wayne Rogers, McLean Stevenson, Loretta Swit
Votes: 667
22.
The Real McCoys (1957–1963)
Episode:
Grampa Sells His Gun
(1957)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The McCoys find out that they are three months behind on their mortgage payments and will lose the farm if they can't come up with the money. Grandpa fears that he will have to sell a 200 year old flintlock family rifle to get the payment.
Director: Hy Averback | Stars: Walter Brennan, Richard Crenna, Kathleen Nolan, Tony Martinez
Votes: 36
23.
The Real McCoys (1957–1963)
Episode:
Grandpa and the Driver's License
(1958)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Grampa's vanity gets the best of him when he refuses to acknowledge that he needs eyeglasses to pass the vision test for his new California driver's license.
Director: Hy Averback | Stars: Walter Brennan, Richard Crenna, Kathleen Nolan, Tony Martinez
Votes: 31
24.
The Real McCoys (1957–1963)
Episode:
Let's Be Buddies
(1957)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Much to Grampa's consternation, George wants to join a private club known as the Loyal Order of the Mystic Nile.
Director: Hy Averback | Stars: Walter Brennan, Richard Crenna, Kathleen Nolan, Tony Martinez
Votes: 26
25.
The Real McCoys (1957–1963)
Episode:
The New Hired Hand
(1958)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Pepino feels his job is threatened when Grampa takes on another hired hand.
Director: Hy Averback | Stars: Walter Brennan, Richard Crenna, Kathleen Nolan, Tony Martinez
Votes: 27
26.
The Real McCoys (1957–1963)
Episode:
Luke Gets a Job
(1959)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Grandpa and Kate are dubious when Luke gets a part-time job as a shoe salesman, but when he loses the job the rest of the McCoys unknowingly come to his aid by going to the store en masse to buy shoes.
Director: Hy Averback | Stars: Walter Brennan, Richard Crenna, Kathleen Nolan, Lydia Reed
Votes: 20
27.
The Real McCoys (1957–1963)
Episode:
The Lawsuit
(1959)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Family
George drives into a ditch on the McCoys' property, breaking their water pipe in the process. Grampa claims he posted a warning sign, but George claims there was no sign. A lawsuit ensues.
Director: Hy Averback | Stars: Walter Brennan, Richard Crenna, Kathleen Nolan, Tony Martinez
Votes: 20
28. The Rockford Files (1974–1980)
TV-PG | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The cases of an easy-going ex-convict turned private investigator.
Stars: James Garner, Noah Beery Jr., Joe Santos, Luis Delgado
Votes: 10,893
29. American Masters (1985– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Documentary series focusing on great American artists and personalities.
Stars: Martin Scorsese, Peter Bogdanovich, Tony Bennett, Dick Cavett
Votes: 1,173
30. The Box Brothers (1956– )
30 min | Comedy
The two Box brothers are polar opposites who run a photography studio in San Francisco. Gilly is the shy retiring sibling while excitable Harvey is domineering. Harvey dates self assured Margaret while Gilly's girl is quiet Marilee.
Stars: Gale Gordon, Bob Sweeney, Nancy Hadley, Barbara Billingsley
Votes: 11
31.
The Dick Powell Theatre (1961–1963)
Episode:
No Strings Attached
(1962)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
On a point of principle, a top-flight attorney agrees to represent a stripper who works in a cheap club - something of which his boss does not approve.
Director: Hy Averback | Stars: Dick Powell, Angie Dickinson, Mamie Van Doren, Barbara Nichols
Votes: 14
32.
Our Miss Brooks (1952–1956)
Episode:
The King and Brooks
(1955)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
A maharaja promises Connie wealth if she'll go to his palace.
Director: John Rich | Stars: Eve Arden, Gale Gordon, Bob Sweeney, Jane Morgan
Votes: 24
33.
The Real McCoys (1957–1963)
Episode:
The McCoys Visit Hollywood
(1959)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Family
When the McCoy's learn that hometown girl Glory is a Hollywood celebrity, Luke fears Kate will be dissatisfied with her life when the McCoy's visit her so when Glory comes to visit, the McCoy men try to paint Kate's life rosier than it is.
Director: Hy Averback | Stars: Walter Brennan, Richard Crenna, Kathleen Nolan, Lydia Reed
Votes: 33
34.
The Rogues (1964–1965)
Episode:
Fringe Benefits
(1964)
60 min | Adventure, Comedy, Crime
Alec agrees to go to Rio during Carnival to pick up a package for a couple of shady men and finds himself, in a plot twist, working for Scotland Yard.
Director: Hy Averback | Stars: David Niven, Robert Coote, Gladys Cooper, Suzy Parker
Votes: 19
35.
Young Maverick (1979–1980)
Episode:
Dead Man's Hand: Part 1
(1979)
TV-G | Comedy, Western
Ben Maverick (Charles Frank) inherits the poker hand of a friend who died during a high stakes game.
Director: Hy Averback | Stars: Charles Frank, Susan Blanchard, John Dehner, Parley Baer
Votes: 13
36.
The Real McCoys (1957–1963)
Episode:
It Pays to Be Poor
(1958)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The McCoys teach a wealthy couple the joys of simple living.
Director: Hy Averback | Stars: Walter Brennan, Richard Crenna, Kathleen Nolan, Lydia Reed
Votes: 30
37.
Our Miss Brooks (1952–1956)
Episode:
Principal for a Day
(1956)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Miss Brooks is informed by Mr. Ronero that a syndicate he has formed had bought the school and made her the new principal. Connie, joined by Boynton and Munsey uses the opportunity to tell off Mr. Conklin but then the deal falls through.
Director: John Rich | Stars: Eve Arden, Gale Gordon, Bob Sweeney, Jane Morgan
Votes: 23
38.
The Real McCoys (1957–1963)
Episode:
Once There Was a Traveling Saleswoman
(1958)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Luke McCoy is tricked into buying a swimming pool.
Director: Hy Averback | Stars: Walter Brennan, Richard Crenna, Kathleen Nolan, Lydia Reed
Votes: 25
39.
The Real McCoys (1957–1963)
Episode:
Kate's Career
(1958)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Kate creates a successful dress alteration business at home, much to the consternation of Grampa and the local tailor.
Director: Hy Averback | Stars: Walter Brennan, Richard Crenna, Kathleen Nolan, Tony Martinez
Votes: 24
40.
The Real McCoys (1957–1963)
Episode:
Grampa Takes the Primrose Path
(1959)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Grampa begins neglecting Flora MacMichael when an attractive 50-year-old widow develops an interest in him.
Director: Hy Averback | Stars: Walter Brennan, Richard Crenna, Kathleen Nolan, Madge Blake
Votes: 27
41.
The Real McCoys (1957–1963)
Episode:
The Mrs. Homemaker Contest
(1959)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Grandpa and Luke convince Kate to enter a local merchant's "Mrs. Homemaker Contest" when they realize that the first prize of $50 in merchandise would almost exactly cover the cost of the new gun they've been admiring.
Director: Hy Averback | Stars: Walter Brennan, Richard Crenna, Kathleen Nolan, Lydia Reed
Votes: 23
42. 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
43. The Rogues (1964–1965)
50 min | Adventure, Comedy, Crime
Cousins St. Clair and Fleming are con-men so successful they no longer need to con. They can be persuaded, however, to use their skills: in a just cause, where a mark deserves it very, very much.
Stars: Robert Coote, Gig Young, Charles Boyer, David Niven
Votes: 370
44. Summer Playhouse (1954– )
30 min
Stars: Jimmy Durante, Sue Ane Langdon, Susan Oliver, Ray Walston
Votes: 22
45.
Burke's Law (1963–1966)
Episode:
Who Killed Sweet Betsy ?
(1963)
50 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
One of a set of identical sisters with odd personalities is poisoned with cyanide at the residence of a beach bum and Burke and Tilson uncover a family history of suspicious deaths involving a cast of quirky characters.
Director: Hy Averback | Stars: Gene Barry, Gary Conway, Regis Toomey, Leon Lontoc
Votes: 70
46.
I Love Lucy (1951–1957)
Episode:
The Hedda Hopper Story
(1955)
TV-Y | 30 min | Comedy
Lucy appears in Hedda Hopper's gossip column.
Director: William Asher | Stars: Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, William Frawley
Votes: 325
47.
M*A*S*H (1972–1983)
Episode:
Private Charles Lamb
(1974)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, War
When the 4077th is invited to share an Easter meal with a Greek unit, tender-hearted Radar comes up with a creative way to save the main course...a lamb!
Director: Hy Averback | Stars: Alan Alda, Wayne Rogers, McLean Stevenson, Loretta Swit
Votes: 624
48.
M*A*S*H (1972–1983)
Episode:
Sons and Bowlers
(1982)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, War
Ignoring Margaret's offers to help, Potter and B.J. head a bowling team in a championship match against the Marines. Hawkeye's father is having an operation back home, so Hawkeye feels helpless enough to confide in Charles.
Director: Hy Averback | Stars: Alan Alda, Mike Farrell, Harry Morgan, Loretta Swit
Votes: 488
49.
The Real McCoys (1957–1963)
Episode:
The Game Warden
(1959)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Family
There's a new game warden in town, and his name is George MacMichael.
Director: Hy Averback | Stars: Walter Brennan, Richard Crenna, Kathleen Nolan, Lydia Reed
Votes: 28
50.
Our Miss Brooks (1952–1956)
Episode:
Top Hat, White Tie, and Bridle
(1956)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Mr. Romero's son and Mrs. March's daughter threaten to run away from home unless their parents get married by the end of the day. Mrs. March is hundreds of miles away and can't make it back... See full summary »
Director: John Rich | Stars: Eve Arden, Gale Gordon, Jane Morgan, Ricky Vera
Votes: 20