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1. Burt Bacharach: Opus No. 3 (1973 TV Movie)
60 min | Music
Burt talks modern music with Beethoven portrayed by Peter Ustinov. Burt plays "Moonlight Sonata." Stevie Wonder performs "Alfie" and "Superstition." Gilbert O'Sullivan sings "Out of the ... See full summary »
Director: Dwight Hemion | Stars: Robert Arditti, Burt Bacharach, Bette Midler, Gilbert O'Sullivan
Votes: 30
2.
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (2003–2020)
Episode:
The Kadzis Family
(2009)
TV-PG | Comedy, Drama, Family
Director: Glenn GT Taylor | Stars: Ty Pennington, Paige Hemmis, John Littlefield, Michael Moloney
Votes: 11
3.
Great Performances (1971– )
Episode:
We Love Ella! A Tribute to the First Lady of Song
(2007)
TV-G | Music, Musical
Popular song stylists salute Miss Fitzgerald during the 90th anniversary of her birth.
Stars: Patti Austin, Shelly Berg, Natalie Cole, Ella Fitzgerald
Votes: 19
4. Unsung (2008– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A series that profiles some of the most influential, talented yet forgotten R&B, Soul and Gospel artists of the 1970s, '80s and '90s.
Stars: Gary Anthony Williams, Steven Ivory, Dyana Williams, Nelson George
Votes: 393
5. Heroes of Rock and Roll (1979 TV Movie)
120 min | Documentary, Music
Jeff Bridges hosts and narrates a comprehensive documentary chronicling 25 years of music and youth in action. Featuring rarely-seen performances, newsreels, film trailers, interviews, rehearsals and private footage.
Directors: Malcolm Leo, Andrew Solt | Stars: Jeff Bridges, The Animals, The Band, The Beatles
Votes: 43
6. Motown Returns to the Apollo (1985 TV Special)
120 min | Music
Director: Don Mischer | Stars: Debbie Allen, Gerald Alston, Ricky Bell, Renaldo Benson
Votes: 79
7. 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: 10
8. Soul! (1968–1973)
60 min | Music
America's first "Black Tonight Show." From 1968 to 1973, of a nation. 'Soul!' Brought Black Culture to TV. Ellis Haizlip ensures the Revolution will be televised with "SOUL!,"
Stars: Ellis Haizlip, Gerry Bledsoe, Jerry Butler, Patti LaBelle
Votes: 66
9. 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
10. Dancing in the Street (1996– )
60 min | Documentary
A documentary on the history of rock and roll.
Stars: Sean Barrett, Liev Schreiber, Debbie Harry, Brian Eno
Votes: 123
11. Neil Diamond... Hello Again (1986 TV Movie)
60 min | Music
Director: Dwight Hemion | Stars: Neil Diamond, Carol Burnett, Stevie Wonder, Boyd Bodwell
Votes: 32
12. Black Woodstock (1969)
Documentary, Music
The Harlem Cultural Festival, also known as "Black Woodstock", was a series of music concerts held in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City during the summer of 1969 to celebrate African ... See full summary »
Director: Hal Tulchin | Stars: The 5th Dimension, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Jesse Jackson, Mahalia Jackson
Votes: 42
13. Q 85: A Musical Celebration For Quincy Jones (2018 TV Special)
90 min | Music
A birthday celebration for music legend Quincy Jones featuring many musical guests.
Director: Leon Knoles | Stars: Rashida Jones, Danny Glover, LL Cool J, Dave Chappelle
Votes: 17
14. The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song: In Performance at the White House - Paul McCartney (2010 TV Special)
90 min | Documentary, Music
Paul McCartney: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song In Performance at the White House is a PBS music special in the White House East Room. President and Mrs. Obama will ... See full summary »
Director: Linda Mendoza | Stars: Dave Grohl, Herbie Hancock, Emmylou Harris, Faith Hill
Votes: 36
15. An Evening of Stars: Tribute to Aretha Franklin (2007 TV Special)
180 min | Music
Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Tyra Banks, Fantasia Barrino, Michael Bolton, Natalie Cole
Votes: 29
16. Michael Jackson Forever (2009 TV Special)
180 min | Music
The last tribute for Michael Jackson live on TV hosted by Romuald Boulanger and Fabienne Darnaud.
Director: Julien Bocher | Stars: Romuald Boulanger, Sofia Boutella, Kobe Bryant, Mariah Carey
Votes: 27
17.
Wetten, dass..? (1981– )
Episode:
Wetten, dass?... aus Bremerhaven
(1995)
Comedy, Game-Show, Music
Director: Alexander Arnz | Stars: Thomas Gottschalk, Dieter Thomas Heck, Terence Hill, Janet Jackson
Votes: 16
18. 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: 279
19. Shivaree (1965–1968)
30 min | Music
A rock 'n' roll musical performance show that began as a local Los Angeles-based program on KABC-LA. It began syndication in April 1965 in more than 150 markets in the U.S. and seven ... See full summary »
Stars: Gene Weed, Glen Campbell, Connie Stevens, Jackie DeShannon
Votes: 19
20. 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
21. One Love Manchester (2017 TV Special)
Music
Live BBC coverage of the One Love Manchester benefit concert at Lancashire County Cricket Club.
Stars: Sara Cox, Ore Oduba, Nick Grimshaw, Anita Rani
Votes: 217
22. The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles (2014 TV Special)
150 min | Biography, Music
A tribute to the Beatles, airing at the exact time as their first appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" 50 years earlier.
Director: Gregg Gelfand | Stars: Maroon 5, Katy Perry, Stevie Wonder, Imagine Dragons
Votes: 206
23. The Rhythm of Life (1997– )
Documentary, Music
Stars: George Martin, Paul McCartney, Céline Dion, Lyle Lovett
Votes: 19
24.
Top of the Pops (1964–2023)
Episode:
Review of 1984
(1984)
60 min | Music, News, Talk-Show
Director: Michael Hurll | Stars: Lenny Henry, Bananarama, Black Lace, Bronski Beat
Votes: 10
25.
Unsung (2008– )
Episode:
Patrice Rushen
(2016)
TV-PG | Documentary, Biography, Music
Stars: Reggie Andrews, Scot Brown, Sheree Brown, Reuben Cannon
Votes: 11
26. 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: 4,242
27. The Lloyd Thaxton Show (1961–1968)
60 min | Music
Teen dance show hosted by DJ Lloyd Thaxton. Show was 1hr long and featured various rock groups.
Stars: Lloyd Thaxton, Rory O'Connor, April Stevens, Nino Tempo
Votes: 23
28. George Michael Freedom: The Director's Cut (2018)
109 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
George Michael Freedom - The Directors Cut is a deeply autobiographical story of George Michael's life concentrating on the period around the making of his album "Listen Without Prejudice" ... See full summary »
Directors: David Austin, George Michael | Stars: George Michael, Emmanuelle Alt, David Austin, Tony Bennett
Votes: 101
29. Homeward Bound: A Grammy Salute to the Songs of Paul Simon (2022 TV Special)
87 min | Music
A star-studded tribute concert honoring 16-time GRAMMY® winner Paul Simon with a special appearance by the legendary singer/songwriter himself.
Director: Sandra Restrepo | Stars: Garth Brooks, Jimmy Cliff, Rhiannon Giddens, Herbie Hancock
Votes: 66
30. The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concert (2009 TV Special)
Not Rated | 255 min | Music
A four-hour music event featuring performances from two concerts held at Madison Square Garden.
Director: Joel Gallen | Stars: Jeff Beck, Crosby Stills & Nash, Aretha Franklin, Metallica
Votes: 416
31. Taking the Stage: African American Music and Stories That Changed America (2017 TV Special)
TV-PG | 120 min | Music
Dignitaries, actors, athletes and recording artists come together to celebrate African-American contributions around the world, and to commemorate the opening of Smithsonian's new National ... See full summary »
Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Christina Aguilera, Angela Bassett, Mary J. Blige, Dave Chappelle
Votes: 39
32. Classic Albums (1997– )
50 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary series on several of the key albums in music history.
Stars: David Fricke, Joe Travers, Bruce Botnick, Phil Alexander
Votes: 338
33. The Steve Allen Show (1968–1971)
90 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stars: Steve Allen, Jayne Meadows, Pat Harrington Jr., Bob Einstein
Votes: 31
34. 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
35. American Music Awards (1974 TV Special)
90 min | Music
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Smokey Robinson, Helen Reddy, Roger Miller, Lynn Anderson
Votes: 19
36. Motown on Showtime: Temptations and Four Tops (1986 TV Movie)
55 min | Documentary, Music
First part of a six part music series dedicated to the music and performers of Motown. Filmed on location at various Detroit venues, including the original Hitsville Studio, The Roostertail and Fox Theater.
Director: Terry Donohue | Stars: The Temptations, The Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin
Votes: 11
37. The Original Leads of the Temptations (1992 Video)
92 min | Documentary, Music
Stars: Ron Banks, Dennis Edwards, Lola Falana, Daryl Hall
Votes: 25
38. The 53rd Presidential Inaugural Gala: An American Journey (1997 TV Special)
Music
Stars: Jesse Allen, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Laurie Beechman, Candice Bergen
Votes: 135
39. The Dick Cavett Show (1968–1988)
TV-G | 90 min | Music, Talk-Show
This particular series combines several "The Dick Cavett Show" on ABC: ABC This Morning/The Dick Cavett Show ABC Daytime March 1968 - January 1969 The Dick Cavett Show ABC Primetime May 1969 - September 1969 The Dick Cavett Show ABC Late Night December 1969 - January 1975 The Dick Cavett Show ABC Late Night September - December 1986
Stars: Dick Cavett, Bobby Rosengarden, Fred Foy, Mort Sahl
Votes: 944
40. Michael Jackson Memorial (2009 TV Special)
180 min | Music
A live telecast of the public memorial service for the king of pop, Michael Jackson.
Directors: Gregg Gelfand, Kenny Ortega | Stars: Michael Jackson, Elizabeth Berkley, Kobe Bryant, Mariah Carey
Votes: 544
41. The Smokey Robinson Show (1970 TV Special)
60 min | Music
This was a 1970 ABC Television special starring SMOKEY ROBINSON & THE MIRACLES. It featured special guest stars THE TEMPTATIONS, STEVIE WONDER, and THE (post DIANA ROSS) SUPREMES. It was ... See full summary »
Director: Kip Walton | Stars: Smokey Robinson, Cindy Birdsong, Fran Jeffries, The Miracles
Votes: 23
42.
The Johnny Cash Show (1969–1971)
Episode:
Episode #2.8
(1970)
60 min | Music
George Gobel sings "Old Skyball Paint". Johnny sings "Blowin' in the Wind", "Allegheny", "I Got Stripes", "Remember Me" and "Big Midnight Special". Stevie Wonder sings "Heaven Help Us". Ian... See full summary »
Stars: Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Anita Carter, George Gobel
Votes: 8
43.
Lip Sync Battle (2015–2019)
Episode:
Live Special
(2016)
TV-PG | Game-Show, Music
Opens Live, with three returning contestants and one new one. Terry Crews, Olivia Munn, John Legend and Michael Phelps battle it out for one belt in an extended opened for this season.
Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller | Stars: LL Cool J, Chrissy Teigen, Terry Crews, John Legend
Votes: 28
44. 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: 1,170
45. Where the Action Is (1965–1967)
TV-G | 60 min | Music
A Rock'n'Roll Variety Show toured over the United States and briefly around the world for the spring and fall months, except for Malibu Beach for the summer and Big Bear Ski Resort for the ... See full summary »
Stars: Steve Alaimo, Paul Revere & The Raiders, Dick Clark, Steve Ciro
Votes: 78
46. 4-3-2-1 Hot and Sweet (1966–1970)
60 min | Music
Stars: Ilja Richter, Lotti Ohnesorge, Suzanne Doucet, Alf Wolf
Votes: 19
47. The Dixie Hummingbirds: 80 Years Young (2008)
98 min | Documentary
The story of the Dixie Hummingbirds from it's founding in 1928 by James .B. Davis through 2007 under the leadership of Ira Tucker Sr, who himself joined the group in 1938.
Director: Jeff Scheftel | Stars: William Bright, William Coleman, The Dixie Hummingbirds, Philip Glass
Votes: 7
48. 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: 15,377
49. 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: 680
50. The Old Grey Whistle Test (1971–2018)
45 min | Music
Contemporary music show featuring live performances and interviews with an emphasis on album acts.
Stars: Bob Harris, Anne Nightingale, David Hepworth, Mark Ellen
Votes: 241