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1. The Unbroken Circle: A Tribute to Mother Maybelle Carter (1979 TV Special)
60 min | Music
A salute remembering the matriarch of three generations of country musicians, regarded as the pioneer of modern country and folk guitar.
Stars: Kris Kristofferson, Lynn Anderson, June Carter Cash, Johnny Cash
Votes: 13
2.
VH1 Storytellers (1996– )
Episode:
Johnny Cash & Willie Nelson
(1997)
60 min | Documentary, Music
Director: Michael Simon | Stars: Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson
Votes: 11
3. Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend (2018 Podcast Series)
Comedy, Talk-Show
A weekly opportunity for Conan O'Brien to hang out with the people he enjoys most.
Stars: Conan O'Brien, Matt Gourley, Sona Movsesian, Dana Carvey
Votes: 237
4. The Bee Gees Special (1979 TV Special)
Music
Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, Maurice Gibb, Glen Campbell
Votes: 8
5.
Austin City Limits (1975– )
Episode:
Celebration of Townes Van Zandt
(1998)
Documentary, Music
Director: Gary Menotti | Stars: Guy Clark, Jack Clement, Rodney Crowell, Steve Earle
Votes: 11
6.
Great Performances (1971– )
Episode:
Some Enchanted Evening: Celebrating Oscar Hammerstein II
(1995)
TV-G | Music, Musical
Director: Matthew Diamond | Stars: Julie Andrews, James Barbour, Michel Bell, Gretha Boston
Votes: 28
7. I Ride (2013)
Not Rated | 82 min | Documentary, Family, Music
In 1982, Harry and Tommy Fryed formed a band The Fryed Brothers Band in honor of their beloved brother Mark to keep his memories alive. For nearly three decades later, The Fryed Brothers ... See full summary »
Director: Daron Ker | Stars: Sonny Barger, Charlie Brechtel, Steve Day, Gerry Fryed
Votes: 11
8.
Arena (1975– )
Episode:
American Epic - Part 4: The Sessions
(2017)
117 min | Documentary
On the 90th anniversary of its construction, a team of dedicated filmmakers rebuilds America's original electric recording device - and captures "lightning-in-a-bottle" single-take performances from some of today's top musicians.
Director: Bernard MacMahon | Stars: Jack White, Nas, Elton John, Alabama Shakes
Votes: 44
9. Last of the Breed: Live in Concert (2007 TV Special)
Music
Director: Lawrence Jordan | Stars: Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Ray Price
Votes: 24
10. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (1995 TV Special)
Music
Stars: The Allman Brothers Band, Jason Bonham, Zoe Bonham, Natalie Cole
Votes: 66
11.
Country Music (2019)
Episode:
I Can't Stop Loving You (1953 - 1963)
(2019)
TV-14 | 111 min | Documentary, Music
In Memphis, the confluence of blues and hillbilly music at Sun Studios gives birth to "rockabilly, " the precursor of rock and roll. Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash are at the forefront. Nashville has become Music City USA.
Director: Ken Burns | Stars: Peter Coyote, Steve Allen, Bill Anderson, Bobby Braddock
Votes: 207
12. Country Music (2019)
Documentary, Music
The story of the creation of modern Country music.
Stars: Peter Coyote, Marty Stuart, Vince Gill, Rosanne Cash
Votes: 1,739
13. The 34th Annual Grammy Awards (1992 TV Special)
Music
Grammy - music award of the American academy of the audio recording, was founded by the American association of sound-recording companies of March, 14, 1958. Grammy is awarded annually as a... See full summary »
Director: Walter C. Miller | Stars: Clint Black, Boyz II Men, Garth Brooks, James Brown
Votes: 145
14. The Marty Stuart Show (2008– )
TV-G | 30 min | Music
Stars: Marty Stuart, Connie Smith, Paul Martin, The Fabulous Superlatives
Votes: 57
15. Ringo Rama (2003 Video)
41 min | Documentary, Short, Music
An intimate look at the making of Ringo Starr's latest album, Ringo Rama. This documentary gives you the feeling of what it's like to hang out with Ringo in the studio, mainly because a ... See full summary »
Directors: Brent Carpenter, Mark Hudson, Ringo Starr | Stars: Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton, Willie Nelson, David Gilmour
Votes: 36
16. Billy Mize & the Bakersfield Sound (2014)
Not Rated | 100 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Billy Mize's contributions to Country music shaped the industry. His charm and golden voice are legendary among the insiders. A performer on the brink of fame, his is a spectacular tale ... See full summary »
Director: William J. Saunders | Stars: Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Ray Price, Billy Mize
Votes: 24
17. Freedom Highway: Songs that Shaped a Century (2001)
90 min | Documentary, Music
A journey through the great political songs of time using a combination of contemporary and archive footage and featuring performances and interviews with political singers and activists alike.
Director: Philip King | Stars: Paul Robeson, Bono, Billy Bragg, Karan Casey
Votes: 32
18.
Soundstage (2003– )
Episode:
Willie Nelson
(2010)
60 min | Documentary, Music
Displaying a close connection with the audience, Willie and his-eight piece band (featuring a banjo, mandolin, fiddle, steel guitar and more) gather round the stage to highlight songs from ... See full summary »
Director: Joe Thomas | Stars: Riley Baugus, Dennis Crouch, Stuart Duncan, Jim Lauderdale
Votes: 7
19.
Country Music (2019)
Episode:
The Hillbilly Shakespeare (1945 - 1953)
(2019)
TV-14 | 113 min | Documentary, Music
Country music adapts to the cultural changes of post-war society. Bill Monroe and Earl Scruggs transform string band music into Bluegrass. Out of the bars comes a new sound and songs about drinking, cheating, and heartbreak: Honky Tonk.
Director: Ken Burns | Stars: Peter Coyote, Bill Anderson, Chet Atkins, Ray Benson
Votes: 196
20.
Country Music (2019)
Episode:
Will the Circle Be Unbroken? (1968 - 1972)
(2019)
111 min | Documentary, Music
Country music draws artists to Nashville, Tennessee as the war in Vietnam rages on; Kris Kristofferson sets a new lyrical standard; Bob Dylan, The Byrds and other rock and pop artists come to Nashville to record.
Director: Ken Burns | Stars: Peter Coyote, Louis Armstrong, Eddie Arnold, Bobby Bare
Votes: 182
21. 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: 436,449
22. Lonesome Dove (1989)
TV-14 | 90 min | Adventure, Drama, Western
Two former Texas Rangers renew their spirit of adventure as they and several other residents of a small Texas town join a cattle drive to the Montana Territory.
Stars: Robert Duvall, Tommy Lee Jones, Danny Glover, Diane Lane
Votes: 25,967
23. Wild Horses and Renegades (2010)
78 min | Documentary, Western
Wild Horses and Renegades examines the plight of America's wild horses and the rapidly deteriorating condition of our wild Public Lands. The film follows the majestic Band Stallion, ... See full summary »
Director: James Kleinert | Stars: Jim Baca, Willie Morris Bioff, Tokala Black Elk, Michael Blake
Votes: 204
24.
E! True Hollywood Story (1996– )
Episode:
Bill Bixby
(1999)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Biography
"My Favorite Martian", "The Courtship of Eddie's Father" and, "The Incredible Hulk" star Bill Bixby was profiled. Along with the shows, co-stars, friends and, even lost his battle with cancer at 59.
Stars: Bill Bixby, Lou Ferrigno, Jack Colvin, Hal Cooper
Votes: 22
25.
Lonesome Dove (1989)
Episode:
Return
(1989)
TV-14 | 94 min | Adventure, Drama, Western
The drive reaches Montana, but it proves to be the biggest challenge of them all.
Director: Simon Wincer | Stars: Robert Duvall, Tommy Lee Jones, Danny Glover, Diane Lane
Votes: 522
26.
The Colbert Report (2005–2014)
Episode:
Same to You, Pal
(2014)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Stephen invites his colleague and lifelong friend Grimmy to the show for the final episode of The Colbert Report.
Director: Jim Hoskinson | Stars: Stephen Colbert, Andrew Young, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, J.J. Abrams
Votes: 81
27.
Country Music (2019)
Episode:
Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way? (1973 - 1983)
(2019)
139 min | Documentary, Music
The 1970s to early 80s are a vibrant time in country, with Dolly Parton finding mainstream success; Hank Williams Jr. and Rosanne Cash emerging from their fathers' shadows; and Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings starting the "Outlaw" style.
Director: Ken Burns | Stars: Peter Coyote, Roy Acuff, Bill Anderson, Ray Benson
Votes: 178
28. The Big Interview with Dan Rather (2013– )
TV-14 | 60 min | News
Dan Rather interviews celebrities for an hour
Stars: Dan Rather, Darius Rucker, John Fogerty, Dionne Warwick
Votes: 136
29. World Championship Wrestling (1985–1989)
TV-PG | Sport
A venerable who's who of WWE Hall of Famers; includes the rise of the Four Horsemen and more.
Stars: Tony Schiavone, Tully Blanchard, Arn Anderson, Dusty Rhodes
Votes: 12
30. Walk on By: The Story of Popular Song (2001)
49 min | Documentary, Music
Eight-episode series depicting 100 years of history of popular song, from early pioneers to rock'n'roll revolution and modern-day pop.
Stars: Pat Boone, Jerry Wexler, Clive Owen, Ray Charles
Votes: 84
31. Antone's: Home of the Blues (2004)
Documentary
Documentary film about the legendary blues club in Austin, Texas, "Antone's." The film is filled with historical and dynamic blues performances from the earliest days of the club in the ... See full summary »
Director: Dan Karlok | Stars: David Adelson, Clifford Antone, Marcia Ball, Lou Ann Barton
Votes: 36
32. 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
33. Roger Miller Remembered (1998 TV Special)
Music
Stars: Clint Black, John Goodman, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson
Votes: 19
34. Behind the Scenes: Bob Dylan's 30th Anniversary Tribute (2014 Video)
45 min | Documentary
Stars: Rosanne Cash, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, George Harrison
Votes: 9
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. 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
37. Rock & Roll Road Trip with Sammy Hagar (2016–2020)
30 min | Music
Sammy Hagar travels the country interviewing and often performing with some of the most influential rock stars of the past 40 years.
Stars: Sammy Hagar, Kari Hagar, Vic Johnson, Michael Anthony
Votes: 89
38.
Lonesome Dove (1989)
Episode:
On the Trail
(1989)
TV-14 | 90 min | Adventure, Drama, Western
Woodrow and Gus are back in their old stomping grounds after they stop the cattle drive to look for a cook. Gus has a fateful encounter with a vengeful old foe.
Director: Simon Wincer | Stars: Robert Duvall, Tommy Lee Jones, Danny Glover, Diane Lane
Votes: 506
39.
Lonesome Dove (1989)
Episode:
The Plains
(1989)
TV-14 | 94 min | Adventure, Drama, Western
Gus and Lorena rejoin the cattle drive. Elmira makes her way to Ogallala, with July close on her heels. Jake's new partnership doesn't turn out as planned.
Director: Simon Wincer | Stars: Robert Duvall, Tommy Lee Jones, Danny Glover, Diane Lane
Votes: 495
40.
Austin City Limits (1975– )
Episode:
Willie Nelson/Asleep at the Wheel
(2009)
Documentary, Music
Director: Gary Menotti | Stars: Asleep at the Wheel, Willie Nelson, Mickey Raphael
Votes: 7
41.
American Epic (2015– )
Episode:
The American Epic Sessions
(2016)
TV-14 | 140 min | Documentary, History, Music
Using the only 1920's era recording device in existence, Jack White and T Bone Burnett produce a series of recording sessions in tribute to the mostly unknown artists celebrated in the three prior episodes of this PBS documentary series.
Director: Bernard MacMahon | Stars: Jack White, Carla Azar, Dominic Davis, Fats Kaplin
Votes: 25
42. 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
43. The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2015)
TV-14 | 40 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Making a satire out of the entire Late Night Show concept Scotsman Craig Ferguson hosts his show with a robot skeleton and a "horse" as his sidekicks. The show features the stereotypical parts of a Late Show, but all in their own, raw way.
Stars: Craig Ferguson, Shadoe Stevens, Josh Robert Thompson, Joseph Bolter
Votes: 11,499
44. Willie Nelson & Family (2023– )
263 min | Documentary
The first authorized work exploring the extraordinary life of Willie Nelson traverses the personal and career ups, downs, and in-betweens of one of the world's most beloved musicians, by turns spiritual, dramatic, and playful.
Stars: Willie Nelson, John Spong, Mickey Raphael, Freddy Fletcher
Votes: 144
45. Willie Nelson's 90th Birthday Celebration (2023 TV Special)
120 min | Music
The two-hour special features once-in-a-lifetime collaborations, surprise appearances, music royalty from the star-studded two-day concert event celebrating Willie Nelson's milestone 90th ... See full summary »
Director: Gregg Gelfand | Stars: Beck, Rosanne Cash, The Chicks, Gary Clark Jr.
Votes: 45
46. The Colbert Report (2005–2014)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Satirical newscaster Stephen Colbert provides humorous commentary on the big issues going on in the United States and the rest of the world, with his larger-than-life ego and overly-patriotic spirit along with him every step of the way.
Stars: Stephen Colbert, Jay Katsir, Jon Stewart, Paul Dinello
Votes: 39,176
47. Soundbreaking: Stories from the Cutting Edge of Recorded Music (2016)
Documentary, History, Music
Soundbreaking explores the history of recorded music. Featuring more than 150 original interviews, the series charts a century's worth of innovation and experimentation, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the birth of brand new sounds.
Stars: Dermot Mulroney, Todd Boyd, Questlove, Don Was
Votes: 1,420
48. The Highwaymen: Highwayman (1986 Music Video)
3 min | Short, Music
"Highwayman" is a song about a soul with incarnations in four different places in time and history: as a highwayman, a sailor, a builder on the Hoover Dam, and finally as a captain of a star-ship.
Director: Peter Israelson | Stars: Johnny Cash, The Highwaymen, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson
Votes: 49
49. Get Up, Stand Up (2003)
330 min | Documentary, History, Music
The Story of Pop and Politics: About the relationship between performers and politics in the USA, the UK, Germany and France from the 1960s until 2003.
Stars: Bono, Graham Nash, Jim Kerr, Michael Franti
Votes: 91
50. Willie Nelson American Outlaw (2020 TV Special)
120 min | Documentary, Music
Willie Nelson - American Outlaw captures the most iconic moments from a one-night-only concert event honoring Willie Nelson and his music. This two-hour program is packed with over 20 ... See full summary »
Director: Gregg Gelfand | Stars: The Avett Brothers, Bobby Bare, Ray Benson, W. Earl Brown
Votes: 37