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1.
Hazel (1961–1966)
Episode:
Everybody's Thankful But Us Turkeys
(1961)
30 min | Comedy
The Baxters have Thanksgiving-dinner company. George's sister is there, upset with her husband. George's mother talks of being lonely. Hazel steps in and helps each of them while trying to get the dinner made.
Director: William D. Russell | Stars: Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake, Bobby Buntrock
Votes: 77
2.
Sea Hunt (1958–1961)
Episode:
Prima Donna
(1960)
30 min | Action, Adventure
Mike attempts to rescue a movie starlet trapped underwater aboard a ship, which is flooded after a special effects dynamite blast.
Director: Leon Benson | Stars: Lloyd Bridges, John Lupton, Mari Blanchard, William Bakewell
Votes: 19
3.
Daniel Boone (1964–1970)
Episode:
Flag of Truce
(1968)
TV-PG | 60 min | Adventure, Western
The US Government wants to negotiate a right of passage through Wyandot land. Daniel agrees to help by escorting his friend Chief Campuits to Gen. Grosscup. But once in the fort Grosscup double crosses Boone and throws them both into jail.
Director: William Wiard | Stars: Fess Parker, Pilar Del Rey, Joe Jenckes, William Smith
Votes: 42
4.
Maverick (1957–1962)
Episode:
Maverick Springs
(1959)
TV-G | 60 min | Western
In an effort to save her brother from the clutches of a scheming Melanie Blake, a wealthy rancher blackmails Bret into playing the role of a wealthy Texan to seduce Melanie into giving up ... See full summary »
Director: Arthur Lubin | Stars: James Garner, Jack Kelly, Kathleen Crowley, King Donovan
Votes: 121
5. 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: 1,649
6. 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
7.
Hazel (1961–1966)
Episode:
Hazel and the Model T
(1964)
30 min | Comedy
Hazel buys a 1920 Model T from the Johnsons, which soon becomes a part of Mr. Griffin's business deal.
Director: William D. Russell | Stars: Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake, Bobby Buntrock
Votes: 36
8. The Gray Ghost (1957– )
30 min | Adventure, War, Western
The Civil War exploits of Confederate cavalry officer John Singleton Mosby, the Gray Ghost, was the basis of this syndicated series. Sgt. Magruder was the only other regular character but actual historic people were occasionally portrayed.
Stars: Tod Andrews, Phil Chambers, Sherwood Price, Jean Willes
Votes: 105
9. Official Detective (1957– )
Mystery, Adventure
Stars: Everett Sloane, James Griffith, Ted de Corsia, Steve Pendleton
Votes: 29
10.
The Red Skelton Hour (1951–1971)
Episode:
Bolivar's Beauty Salon
(1958)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
Bolivar runs a beauty salon.
Director: Seymour Berns | Stars: Red Skelton, William Bakewell, David Rose and His Orchestra, Pamela Duncan
Votes: 9
11. 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
12. You Are There (1953–1972)
30 min | Drama, History
Walter Cronkite hosted the reenactments of historical events. Shows included "The Landing of the Hindenburg", "The Salem Witchcraft Trials", "The Gettysburg Address", "The Fall of Troy", and "The Scuttling of the Graf Spee".
Stars: Walter Cronkite, Todd Hunter, Paul Birch, Harlow Wilcox
Votes: 206
13.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
The General
(1957)
Comedy
Identity confusion abounds when Gracie meddles in the lives of a stoic general and his son, who's about to be enlisted in the military. Meanwhile George and Harry shamelessly jump aboard the TV western bandwagon.
Director: Rod Amateau | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 33
14.
Profiles in Courage (1964–1965)
Episode:
George Mason
(1965)
30 min | Biography, Drama, History
In 1787 George Mason refused to sign the US Constitution because it did not contain a Bill Of Rights for individuals. At the Virginia Ratification Convention he spoke against its ratification until it contained a Bill of Rights.
Director: Joseph Anthony | Stars: Wesley Addy, William Bakewell, John Colicos, Arthur Franz
Votes: 6
15.
The Roaring 20's (1960–1962)
Episode:
Black Saturday
(1961)
60 min | Crime, Drama
Pat begins to suspect that Archie Stone, a notorious gambler, is somehow putting pressure on Harwood University football star Johnny Martin to deliberately throw the big game.
Director: Edward Dein | Stars: Donald May, Rex Reason, Dorothy Provine, Gary Vinson
Votes: 7
16.
Sea Hunt (1958–1961)
Episode:
Monte Cristo
(1959)
30 min | Action, Adventure
A movie producer hires Mike Nelson to help in filming an underwater escape scene in "The Counte of Monte Cristo". Mike's problems include a reckless movie star and a jealous stand-in.
Director: Leon Benson | Stars: Lloyd Bridges, Robert Quarry, William Bakewell, Joi Lansing
Votes: 24
17.
Hazel (1961–1966)
Episode:
Hazel Squares the Triangle
(1964)
30 min | Comedy
After George's sister Deirdre has a fight with her husband, Hazel sneaks into a men's club get the couple back together.
Director: William D. Russell | Stars: Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake, Bobby Buntrock
Votes: 40
18. Profiles in Courage (1964–1965)
60 min | Biography, Drama, History
This anthology series presented episodes in the lives of true-life historical personages who each faced a terrible crisis in their life.
Stars: Jason Wingreen, Ken Drake, Woodrow Parfrey, Len Wayland
Votes: 91
19.
The Virginian (1962–1971)
Episode:
The Fatal Journey
(1963)
TV-PG | 75 min | Western
The Virginian plans to propose to Molly but four men ride into Medicine Bow emptying their pistols into the newspaper office killing her. Although the posse is forced to turn back, The Virginian continues on for revenge but is captured.
Director: Bernard McEveety | Stars: Lee J. Cobb, Doug McClure, Gary Clarke, James Drury
Votes: 96
20. Gone with the Wind (1939)
Passed | 238 min | Drama, Romance, War
A sheltered and manipulative Southern belle and a roguish profiteer face off in a turbulent romance as the society around them crumbles with the end of slavery and is rebuilt during the Civil War and Reconstruction periods.
Directors: Victor Fleming, George Cukor, Sam Wood | Stars: Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh, Thomas Mitchell, Barbara O'Neil
Votes: 334,649 | Gross: $198.68M
21. 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
22. 87th Precinct (1961–1962)
60 min | Crime, Drama
Manhattan's 87th precinct forms the backdrop for this grim and gritty police drama based on the long-running series of novels by Ed McBain. Storylines focus on neighborhood crime, and the ... See full summary »
Stars: Robert Lansing, Ron Harper, Gregory Walcott, Norman Fell
Votes: 196
23. Cavalcade of America (1952–1957)
Not Rated | 60 min | Drama
"Cavalcade of America" documented historical events using stories of individual courage, initiative and achievement, often with feel-good dramatizations of the human spirit's triumph against all odds.
Stars: James Seay, Robert Foulk, Richard Gaines, Raymond Greenleaf
Votes: 98
24. Set This Town on Fire (1973 TV Movie)
106 min | Drama
After serving seven years in prison for manslaughter, a man returns to his hometown to find that the eyewitness whose testimony convicted him has second thoughts, and the town drunk has confessed to the crime.
Director: David Lowell Rich | Stars: Chuck Connors, Carl Betz, Lynda Day George, Charles Robinson
Votes: 22
25. All Quiet on the Western Front (1930)
Passed | 152 min | Drama, War
A German youth eagerly enters World War I, but his enthusiasm wanes as he gets a firsthand view of the horror.
Director: Lewis Milestone | Stars: Lew Ayres, Louis Wolheim, John Wray, Arnold Lucy
Votes: 67,749 | Gross: $3.27M
26. M Squad (1957–1960)
Not Rated | 30 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
The hard-hitting adventures of tough Lieutenant Frank Ballinger, a member of the Chicago Police Department's M Squad, an elite crime-fighting unit.
Stars: Lee Marvin, Paul Newlan, Gail Kobe, Morris Ankrum
Votes: 388
27. 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
28. The Roaring 20's (1960–1962)
60 min | Crime, Drama
The adventures of a newspaper reporter covering the world of cops and gangsters in 1920s New York.
Stars: Dorothy Provine, Donald May, Gary Vinson, Mike Road
Votes: 186
29.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
D.W. Griffith: Father of Film
(1993)
TV-14 | 155 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Brilliant pioneer of the feature film and discoverer of Hollywood - yet some say he single-handedly re-awakened the Ku Klux Klan.
Directors: Kevin Brownlow, David Gill | Stars: Roy Aitken, Lindsay Anderson, William Bakewell, Evelyn Baldwin
Votes: 226
30.
I Dream of Jeannie (1965–1970)
Episode:
The Greatest Invention in the World
(1967)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
When Roger wishes that he hadn't spilled coffee on Tony's jacket, his jacket becomes impervious to tears, stains, cutting or burning. Dr. Bellows witnesses these miracles and has to prove it.
Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Barbara Eden, Larry Hagman, Hayden Rorke, Bill Daily
Votes: 241
31.
Tales of Wells Fargo (1957–1962)
Episode:
Faster Gun
(1958)
TV-14 | 30 min | Western
After being gunned down by Johnny Reno, Jim Hardie is promoted to District Superintendent but finds he doesn't like office work. He decides to join his replacement to go after Reno. It appears he has an inside source at the El Paso office.
Director: Earl Bellamy | Stars: Dale Robertson, Tom Neal, Robert J. Wilke, Eugenia Paul
Votes: 55
32. Maverick (1957–1962)
TV-14 | 60 min | Western
Bret and Bart Maverick are well-dressed gamblers who migrate from town to town always looking for a good game.
Stars: Jack Kelly, James Garner, Roger Moore, Lane Chandler
Votes: 3,630
33. Peter Gunn (1958–1961)
TV-14 | 30 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Peter Gunn is a private detective with a knack for finding trouble. His cases often mean he runs into the shadiest characters, most vicious thugs and the most powerful crime bosses. Cool and resourceful, he always gets the guilty party.
Stars: Craig Stevens, Herschel Bernardi, Lola Albright, Bill Chadney
Votes: 1,661
34. Rescue 8 (1958–1960)
30 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
The missions of a rescue squad of the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
Stars: Jim Davis, Lang Jeffries, Nancy Rennick, Mary K. Cleary
Votes: 129
35. Mr. Adams and Eve (1957–1958)
30 min | Comedy
Famous Hollywood actors Eve Drake and Howard Adams, a married couple, are shown at home plus at work, usually to comedic effect. They wrangle with studio head J.B. Hafter and deal with their agent, the affable Steve.
Stars: Howard Duff, Ida Lupino, Alan Reed, Olive Carey
Votes: 66
36. Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958–1960)
60 min | Drama
An anthology series hosted by Betty Furness in the first season, and Desi Arnaz in the second. Stories came from several genres, often based on fact. A two part episode was spun off as the popular show The Untouchables (1959).
Stars: Desi Arnaz, Betty Furness, Bruce Gordon, Keenan Wynn
Votes: 143
37. Gruen Guild Theater (1951–1953)
30 min | Drama
An American dramatic anthology series that was known as Gruen Guild Playhouse when it debuted on ABC. "Guild" was dropped from the title when it was shown on the DuMont Television Network in 1952. Sponsored by the Gruen Watch Company.
Stars: Robert Hutton, Steve Brodie, Bonita Granville, Ludwig Donath
Votes: 36
38.
Arrest and Trial (1963–1964)
Episode:
Tigers Are for Jungles
(1964)
75 min | Crime, Drama
An old-school mobster wants to retire, but a young buck that he was grooming for a high mob position decides to take him out instead, leading to a shoot-out where an innocent girl is killed.
Director: Bernard Girard | Stars: Chuck Connors, Ben Gazzara, John Larch, Roger Perry
Votes: 9
39.
The Beverly Hillbillies (1962–1971)
Episode:
A Real Nice Neighbor
(1965)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The Clampetts (thereafter Mr. Drysdale) mistake the new neighbor's maidservant for the actual owner. Granny tries her best to set Jed up with her.
Director: Joseph Depew | Stars: Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan, Donna Douglas, Max Baer Jr.
Votes: 82
40.
It Takes a Thief (1968–1970)
Episode:
The Naked Billionaire
(1969)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Daniel Ryder's electronics firm has won a defense contract, but the SIA suspects the reclusive billionaire is being impersonated. Al's old flame Nina Gray is involved with the firm. Can Al trust her help and will she be in danger?
Director: Norman Foster | Stars: Robert Wagner, Malachi Throne, Sally Kellerman, Richard Carlson
Votes: 36
41.
Petticoat Junction (1963–1970)
Episode:
A Borderline Story
(1965)
TV-G | 26 min | Comedy
Always on the lookout for a way to make money, when Uncle Joe finds out the Shady Rest property is located on the border of two counties, he decides there has to be a tourist attraction in that situation.
Director: Richard L. Bare | Stars: Bea Benaderet, Edgar Buchanan, Jeannine Riley, Pat Woodell
Votes: 37
42.
Wagon Train (1957–1965)
Episode:
The Jennifer Churchill Story
(1958)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
Jennifer Churchill, pampered all her life, runs away from a smothering lifestyle and pending marriage, and joins the wagon train. With bounty hunters on her heels, she finds Flint, a man who she wants but doesn't want her.
Director: Jerry Hopper | Stars: Ward Bond, Robert Horton, Rhonda Fleming, Andy Clyde
Votes: 90
43. Tales of Wells Fargo (1957–1962)
TV-14 | 60 min | Western
Agent Jim Hardie splits his life between being an agent helping Wells Fargo cope with bad guys, and owning a ranch near San Francisco, California.
Stars: Dale Robertson, Art Felix, Kit Carson, William Demarest
Votes: 1,236
44. Tombstone Territory (1957–1960)
TV-PG | 30 min | Western
Tough Sheriff Clay Hollister keeps the law in Tombstone, Arizona with the support of his faithful deputies and the editor of the local newspaper.
Stars: Pat Conway, Richard Eastham, Quentin Sondergaard, Bill Catching
Votes: 538
45. The People's Choice (1955–1958)
30 min | Comedy
Socrates "Sock" Miller joins the city council, clashing with the mayor John Peoples. Sock dates then marries his daughter Mandy complicating things. Sock has a basset named Cleo who shares her thoughts and best friend Rollo.
Stars: Jackie Cooper, Patricia Breslin, Bernadette, Mary Jane Croft
Votes: 186
46. Colonel Humphrey Flack (1953–1959)
30 min | Comedy, Family
Colonel Humphrey Flack is the consummate con-man, swindling swindlers at every opportunity.
Stars: Alan Mowbray, Frank Jenks, Eliot Sharfe, Boris Aplon
Votes: 36
47. So This Is Hollywood (1955– )
30 min | Comedy
Two young women try to make it in Hollywood, one as an actress, the other as a stuntwoman.
Stars: Mitzi Green, Virginia Gibson, Jimmy Lydon, Gordon Jones
Votes: 25
48.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius
(1989)
TV-G | 105 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A film about the career and methods of the master silent comedy filmmaker.
Stars: Harold Lloyd, Lindsay Anderson, David Chasman, Jack Lemmon
Votes: 282
49.
Bonanza (1959–1973)
Episode:
Trouble Town
(1968)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
Candy finally leaves the Ponderosa and the Cartwright family to marry his one-time fiancé, Lila, in River Bend. His life changes radically, however, when he arrives in the town and finds ... See full summary »
Director: Leon Benson | Stars: Lorne Greene, Dan Blocker, Michael Landon, Robert J. Wilke
Votes: 99
50.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
Davy Crockett: Indian Fighter
(1954)
Unrated | 53 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Davy is tired of the continuing war between the Indians and the settlers, so he helps the army in putting an end to it. by saving the life of the Indian leader.
Director: Norman Foster | Stars: Fess Parker, Buddy Ebsen, Basil Ruysdael, William Bakewell
Votes: 123