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1. Troupers (2011)
90 min | Documentary
Takes a look at twelve working actors in Hollywood over 80 and how they have managed to survive this crazy business.
Directors: Sara Ballantine, Dea Lawrence | Stars: Carl Ballantine, Kaye Ballard, Ivy Bethune, Pat Carroll
Votes: 32
2.
Trapper John, M.D. (1979–1986)
Episode:
My Son the Doctor
(1984)
60 min | Drama
Fired from an internship, Trapper's son, J.T., joins the staff at San Francisco Memorial.
Director: Leo Penn | Stars: Pernell Roberts, Gregory Harrison, Madge Sinclair, Christopher Norris
Votes: 14
3. 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
4. The Jackie Gleason Show (1952–1973)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy
Live variety show with Jackie Gleason.
Stars: Jack Lescoulie, The June Taylor Dancers, Ray Bloch, Jackie Gleason
Votes: 521
5. 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
6. Spider-Man: The Animated Series (1994–1998)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A young man with spider-like abilities fights crime as a superhero in New York City while trying to have a normal personal life.
Stars: Christopher Daniel Barnes, Sara Ballantine, Edward Asner, Roscoe Lee Browne
Votes: 35,391
7.
B.J. and the Bear (1978–1981)
Episode:
B.J. And the Seven Lady Truckers: Part 1
(1981)
60 min | Adventure, Comedy
B.J. relocates to California and assembles a team of lady truckers to run a lucrative load from Los Angeles to San Francisco. But B.J.'s operation threatens to derail the gravy trains of ... See full summary »
Director: Christian I. Nyby II | Stars: Greg Evigan, Candi Brough, Randi Brough, Sheila Wills
Votes: 11
8.
Spider-Man: The Animated Series (1994–1998)
Episode:
Sins of the Fathers Chapter 13: Goblin War!
(1996)
TV-Y7-FV | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The Hobgoblin returns, this time with the time dilation accelerator. The Kingpin turns to Norman Osborn, who created the Hobgoblin, for help. But when the Green Goblin takes over, it's war.
Director: Bob Richardson | Stars: Christopher Daniel Barnes, Sara Ballantine, Gary Imhoff, Edward Asner
Votes: 661
9. That's Life (1968–1969)
60 min | Comedy, Musical
The life and love of a young couple is told through a series of monologues, sketches, and song-and-dance routines. Each episode followed how they met and fell in love, and then their ... See full summary »
Stars: Robert Morse, E.J. Peaker, Kay Medford, Shelley Berman
Votes: 94
10. 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
11.
Car 54, Where Are You? (1961–1963)
Episode:
Quiet! We're Thinking
(1962)
TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy
Gunther and Lucille's 11-year-old nephew Marvin, in the Big Apple for a Boy Scout event, helps Toody and Muldoon crack the cases that have flummoxed New York's Finest.
Director: Al De Caprio | Stars: Joe E. Ross, Fred Gwynne, Paul Reed, Paul O'Keefe
Votes: 84
12.
The New Adam-12 (1990–1991)
Episode:
211 Pizza
(1991)
Crime, Drama
Director: Charles Bail | Stars: Ethan Wayne, Peter Parros, Miguel Fernandes, Tom Alexander
Votes: 6
13. The Dean Martin Show (1965–1974)
TV-PG | Comedy, Music
Dean Martin hosts, with several celebrities as guests. There are musical acts and comedy sketches that break down comedy, racial, and sexual barriers all at the same time.
Stars: Dean Martin, The Dingaling Sisters, Ken Lane, Lou Jacobi
Votes: 1,428
14. The Hollywood Palace (1964–1970)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Various guest hosts present a musical variety show.
Stars: Bing Crosby, Dick Tufeld, Mitchell Ayres Orchestra, Mitchell Ayres
Votes: 321
15. The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956–1963)
60 min | Music
Dinah hosted this hour-long weekly for seven years. It featured Dinah and guest stars in a variety of songs, skits, production numbers. Also featured: her "See the USA in your Chevrolet" song and her warm kiss to all in conclusion.
Stars: Dinah Shore, Joel Aldred, Janet Blair, John Raitt
Votes: 241
16.
Baby Talk (1991–1992)
Episode:
Tooth and Nail
(1991)
30 min | Comedy
Director: John Sgueglia | Stars: Julia Duffy, William Hickey, Lenny Wolpe, Tom Alan Robbins
Votes: 14
17.
Love, American Style (1969–1974)
Episode:
Love and the Happy Days/Love and the Newscasters
(1972)
60 min | Comedy, Romance
An American family of the 1950s gets their first television. The teenage son Ritchie and his friend Potsie assume it can be used as a chick magnet. This was a precursor to the Happy Days series.
Directors: Marc Daniels, Gary Nelson | Stars: John Astin, Carl Ballantine, Ric Carrott, Harold Gould
Votes: 79
18. Gypsy (1965– )
30 min | Talk-Show
A morning television talk show hosted by Gypsy Rose Lee
Stars: Gypsy Rose Lee, June Havoc, Pat Carroll, Richard Deacon
Votes: 46
19. ABC Late Night (1973–1976)
90 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
ABC's Wide World of Entertainment is a late night block of programs created by the ABC television network.
Stars: Steve Allen, Jack Carter, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford
Votes: 174
20.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Two of Our Weirdos Are Missing
(1976)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Lenny and Squiggy vanish without a trace.
Director: Howard Storm | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 106
21.
Garfield and Friends (1988–1995)
Episode:
Lemon Aid/U.S. Acres: Hog Noon/Video Airlines
(1989)
TV-G | 60 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Lemon Aid: Jon gets conned into selling his car and buying a broken down piece of junk by Al G. Swindler. Hog Noon: Orson receives a letter from Hammerhead Hog, a bully who Orson helped get... See full summary »
Directors: Carole Beers, Jeff Hall, Tom Ray, Tom Tataranowicz, Paul Gruwell | Stars: Lorenzo Music, Thom Huge, Howard Morris, Gregg Berger
Votes: 49
22.
Garfield and Friends (1988–1995)
Episode:
Wonderful World/U.S. Acres: The Orson Awards/The Garfield Workout
(1990)
TV-G | 23 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Wonderful World: Jon takes Garfield and Odie to a vacation at the theme park, Wonderful World, which is anything but wonderful as Al G. Swindler has taken it over and let it fall by the ... See full summary »
Directors: Jeff Hall, Bernard Wolf | Stars: Lorenzo Music, Thom Huge, Howard Morris, Gregg Berger
Votes: 37
23. 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: 1,561
24. The Danny Kaye Show (1963–1967)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Primary focus on the multi-talented Kaye - singing and dancing his way through comedy skits and monologues - assisted by semi-regular guests, singers, dancers and orchestra.
Stars: Danny Kaye, Sally Stevens, Harvey Korman, Joyce Van Patten
Votes: 211
25. The Engelbert Humperdinck Show (1969–1970)
60 min | Music
Engelbert hosts a show that was a mix of comical banter, silly sketches and an array of musical talent, current and past. Guests include old vaudevillians like Milton Berle and Jack Benny plus TV performers Shirley Jones and Ken Berry.
Stars: Engelbert Humperdinck, Jack Parnell, The Mike Sammes Singers, The Irving Davies Dancers
Votes: 42
26. Premiere (1968)
60 min | Drama
Composed of pilots for CBS, including Call to Danger (with Peter Graves), Lassiter (starring Burt Reynolds), and Walk in the Sky (by Robert Altman, with Carroll O'Connor).
Stars: John McMartin, Billy Dee Williams, Albert Paulsen, Dustin Hoffman
Votes: 43
27. The Andy Williams Show (1969–1971)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Coming back to television after taking a year off, Andy Williams hosted this musical/comedy variety show. While his earlier programs had stuck with more traditional music, this new show ... See full summary »
Stars: Allan Blye, Andy Williams, Janos Prohaska, The Osmonds
Votes: 104
28.
CHiPs (1977–1983)
Episode:
Rustling
(1978)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The CHP investigate a group of cattle rustlers trying to cheat insurance companies.
Director: Phil Bondelli | Stars: Erik Estrada, Larry Wilcox, Robert Pine, Brodie Greer
Votes: 110
29.
McHale's Navy (1962–1966)
Episode:
Portrait of a Peerless Leader
(1963)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, War
Thinking that a visiting Personnel Officer has come to appraise Binghamton for a possible promotion and transfer, McHale and the 73 Crew put on a show of their very best behavior. But, when... See full summary »
Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Ernest Borgnine, Joe Flynn, Tim Conway, Carl Ballantine
Votes: 60
30.
McHale's Navy (1962–1966)
Episode:
The Day They Captured Santa
(1962)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, War
'Santa' McHale must practice some psychological warfare, when he, the crew, Binghamton, and a war correspondent are captured by a Japanese patrol, while on a mission to bring some Christmas joy to the children of a nearby orphanage.
Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Ernest Borgnine, Joe Flynn, Tim Conway, Carl Ballantine
Votes: 71
31.
The Monkees (1965–1968)
Episode:
Find the Monkees
(1967)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Music
TV producer Hubbell Benson has invited many young groups, including The Four Martians, The Foreign Agents, and The Jolly Green Giants to audition for a new TV show, but not The Monkees. ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Nunis | Stars: Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork
Votes: 121
32.
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
Episode:
Guest Host: Charles Laughton; guest stars: Elvis Presley, The Vagabonds, The Amen Brothers, Dorothy Sarnoff, Conn & Mann, Amru Sani, Al Bernie, Carl Ballantine
(1956)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Charles Laughton, Carl Ballantine, Al Bernie, The Amen Brothers
Votes: 16
33. The Magic of David Copperfield (1978 TV Special)
50 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
This is the first official Copperfield TV special, introduced by the host Orson Welles and broadcasted on CBS like all the following ones, while the previous year he has been the star and ... See full summary »
Director: Bob Henry | Stars: David Copperfield, Carl Ballantine, Valerie Bertinelli, Sherman Hemsley
Votes: 97
34.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
Vaudeville
(1997)
TV-14 | 120 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Using film clips and photos, the art and history of vaudeville (1890-1930s) is illustrated.
Stars: Ben Vereen, Bud Abbott, George Abbott, Larry Adler
Votes: 112
35.
McHale's Navy (1962–1966)
Episode:
Alias Captain Binghamton
(1963)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, War
McHale and The Boys scheme to get rid of a troublesome new member of the 73 Crew, and, in the process, wind up in big trouble. But, the new Crewman - Who happens to be the spitting-image of... See full summary »
Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Ernest Borgnine, Joe Flynn, Tim Conway, Carl Ballantine
Votes: 65
36.
The Partridge Family (1970–1974)
Episode:
Partridge Up a Pear Tree
(1971)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Keith has a new, albeit junk, car. He keeps putting money into restoring the car and make car payments. Out of money, Keith turns to Danny for help. Danny puts Keith on a tight budget so he can have money for the car and to go to the prom.
Director: Ralph Senensky | Stars: Shirley Jones, David Cassidy, Susan Dey, Danny Bonaduce
Votes: 90
37. Night Court (1984–1992)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
An eccentric fun-loving judge presides over an urban night court and all the silliness going on there.
Stars: Harry Anderson, John Larroquette, Richard Moll, Charles Robinson
Votes: 17,856
38. Car 54, Where Are You? (1961–1963)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Sitcom featuring the zany hijinks of New York's finest.
Stars: Joe E. Ross, Fred Gwynne, Paul Reed, Al Lewis
Votes: 1,876
39.
I Dream of Jeannie (1965–1970)
Episode:
The Used Car Salesman
(1968)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Instead of taking Tony's car to a repair shop, it ends up on a used car lot.
Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Barbara Eden, Larry Hagman, Hayden Rorke, Bill Daily
Votes: 198
40.
McHale's Navy (1962–1966)
Episode:
My Ensign, the Lawyer
(1963)
TV-G | 26 min | Comedy, War
Tinker is arrested for the theft of Binghamton's printing press, and The Captain taps Parker to be Tinker's Defense Counsel, in a trial which Binghamton, himself, will preside over. Parker ... See full summary »
Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Ernest Borgnine, Joe Flynn, Tim Conway, Carl Ballantine
Votes: 53
41.
The Virginian (1962–1971)
Episode:
The Politician
(1971)
TV-G | 75 min | Western
The Virginian is sent to check out the Bonham ranch which is up for sale. Once there he finds himself caught in the fight between the brothers Foster and Jack who own the ranch and involved in the murder of a woman he once knew.
Director: Michael Caffey | Stars: Stewart Granger, Doug McClure, Lee Majors, James Drury
Votes: 42
42. The Virginian (1962–1971)
TV-PG | 75 min | Western
Personable Western series based in Wyoming from the 1890s onward.
Stars: Doug McClure, James Drury, Lee J. Cobb, Sara Lane
Votes: 3,157
43. Laredo (1965–1967)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
A group of Texas Rangers keeps getting in and out of trouble, under the command of Captain Parmalee.
Stars: Neville Brand, Peter Brown, William Smith, Philip Carey
Votes: 749
44. The Milton Berle Show (1948–1956)
60 min | Comedy, Family
The Texaco Star Theatre was one of the most popular shows in the history of television. In the first year, Milton Berle was not the permanent emcee, but once he replaced the rotation, the ... See full summary »
Stars: Milton Berle, Sid Stone, Jimmy Nelson, Arnold Stang
Votes: 164
45. Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall (1948–1967)
60 min | Music
Perry Como was an American Singer, who got his start on NBC Radio. In 1948, Because of his popularity, The cameras were simply brought into the radio studio to televise the radio broadcast ... See full summary »
Stars: Perry Como, Mitchell Ayres Orchestra, The Ray Charles Singers, Mitchell Ayres
Votes: 120
46. Saga of Sonora (1973 TV Movie)
48 min | Comedy, Musical, Western
TV special which starred Vince Edwards as a hero who must stop gold-greedy villains, Jill St. John and Zero Mostel, and prove his love to his girl Lesley Ann Warren. This was a TV special ... See full summary »
Director: Marty Pasetta | Stars: Vince Edwards, Don Adams, Jill St. John, Zero Mostel
Votes: 19
47.
Garfield and Friends (1988–1995)
Episode:
The Mail Animal/U.S. Acres: Peanut-Brained Rooster/Mummy Dearest
(1989)
TV-G | 23 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
The Mail Animal: Melvin the mailman gets fired because of his inability to deal with Garfield; so Garfield gives Melvin's boss a taste of what it's like trying to deliver mail to the ... See full summary »
Directors: Carole Beers, Jeff Hall, Tom Ray, Tom Tataranowicz, Paul Gruwell | Stars: Lorenzo Music, Thom Huge, Howard Morris, Gregg Berger
Votes: 41
48.
McHale's Navy (1962–1966)
Episode:
A Wreath for McHale
(1963)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, War
With McHale and his Crew presumably killed in action, publicity-hungry Binghamton plays the part of the grieving Commanding Officer, when a War Correspondent comes to Taratupa, looking for ... See full summary »
Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Ernest Borgnine, Joe Flynn, Tim Conway, Carl Ballantine
Votes: 57
49.
McHale's Navy (1962–1966)
Episode:
The Binghamton Murder Plot
(1963)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, War
Binghamton begins to regret having so harshly punished the 73 Crew, when McHale and The Boys - While in the process of trying to rid their island of a bothersome bird - Give The Captain the impression that they are out to get even.
Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Ernest Borgnine, Joe Flynn, Tim Conway, Carl Ballantine
Votes: 59
50.
McHale's Navy (1962–1966)
Episode:
Carpenter in Command
(1964)
TV-G | 26 min | Comedy, War
In temporary command of the base, while Binghamton recovers from a broken leg, and drunk with power, Carpenter gets the goods on The Crew, and has them up for Court Martial on several ... See full summary »
Director: Hollingsworth Morse | Stars: Ernest Borgnine, Joe Flynn, Tim Conway, Carl Ballantine
Votes: 42