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1. The Mac Davis Special (1975 TV Special)
60 min | Music
Highlights: Production number "Don't Take Away the Music", Mac performs in styles from rock to baroque, Liza sings and dances to "All That Jazz" and joins Mac for "I Believe in Music". Mac ... See full summary »
Director: Steve Binder | Stars: Mac Davis, Sharon Baird, Paula Beyers, Joan Gerber
Votes: 10
2. 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: 2,291
3. Christmas at Home (1990 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary
Dolly Parton returns home to Sevierville and to Dollywood where she joins her family and friends to share songs and memories of the holidays in this 1990 TV special to accompany her Christmas CD Home for the Holidays.
Director: Walter C. Miller | Stars: Dolly Parton, Billy Baker, Rachel Parton George, Gene Kiracofe
Votes: 38
4.
Here's Lucy (1968–1974)
Episode:
Lucy and Donny Osmond
(1972)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Lucy and Kim attend a Donny Osmond concert with cousin Patricia (Eve Plumb), who is crazy for the 14 year old singer. Donny, spots Kim in the audience, and he falls in love at first sight. ... See full summary »
Director: Coby Ruskin | Stars: Lucille Ball, Gale Gordon, Lucie Arnaz, Donny Osmond
Votes: 45
5. Dolly Parton: Treasures (1996 TV Movie)
46 min | Documentary, Music
Promotional special for Parton's album of the same name features music-video sequences, historical footage and insight from various singers and songwriters.
Director: Dann Netter | Stars: Dolly Parton, Mac Davis, Kenny Rogers, Charlie Rich
Votes: 31
6. Christmas in Washington (2008 TV Special)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Musical
Director: Michael Stevens | Stars: Kristin Chenoweth, Julianne Hough, Phil McGraw, Robin McGraw
Votes: 24
7.
Here's Lucy (1968–1974)
Episode:
Ginger Rogers Comes to Tea
(1971)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Lucille and Uncle Harry attend a Ginger Rogers film festival. Ms. Rogers attends in disguise, and is seated next to "you-know-who". When Lucille offends Ms. Rogers, she leaves the theater, ... See full summary »
Director: Coby Ruskin | Stars: Lucille Ball, Gale Gordon, Lucie Arnaz, Ginger Rogers
Votes: 57
8. Mitzi... The First Time (1973 TV Special)
60 min | Musical
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Mitzi Gaynor, Ken Berry, Dan Dailey, Mike Connors
Votes: 11
9. Flip (1970–1974)
60 min | Comedy, Music
A variety show from the 1970s hosted by Flip Wilson that showcased skits, music and =appearances by "Geraldine Jones".
Stars: Flip Wilson, Tim Conway, George Carlin, Roy Clark
Votes: 1,070
10.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
The Mouseketeers at Walt Disney World
(1977)
Unrated | 56 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Follow the Disco Mice of the New Mickey Mouse Club as they visit America's favorite vacation spot, Walt Disney World!
Director: John Tracy | Stars: Billy 'Pop' Atmore, Scott Craig, Nita DiGiampaolo, Mindy Feldman
Votes: 103
11.
Here's Lucy (1968–1974)
Episode:
Lucy and the Professor
(1973)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Kim is dating a young professor, but mistakenly, Lucy thinks he is an old man and makes a date with him herself to prove that he is a cheater.
Director: Coby Ruskin | Stars: Lucille Ball, Gale Gordon, Lucie Arnaz, John Davidson
Votes: 29
12. Smile (1975)
PG | 113 min | Comedy
A social comedy about a beauty pageant for young Californian women, held annually in Santa Rosa, and how it affects the locals and participants.
Director: Michael Ritchie | Stars: Bruce Dern, Barbara Feldon, Michael Kidd, Geoffrey Lewis
Votes: 2,561
13. 'Twas the Night Before Christmas (1977 TV Special)
45 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
'Twas the Night Before Christmas is a Christmas television special loosely inspired by the 1823 poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas" by Clement Clarke Moore. It first aired December 7, 1977 on ABC.
Director: Tim Kiley | Stars: Paul Lynde, Foster Brooks, Alice Ghostley, George Gobel
Votes: 28
14. Here's Lucy (1968–1974)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Lucy Carter, a widow with two teen children, takes a job as a secretary for her stuffy brother-in-law.
Stars: Lucille Ball, Gale Gordon, Lucie Arnaz, Desi Arnaz Jr.
Votes: 1,785
15. The 1st Annual American Teacher Awards (1990 TV Special)
90 min
Director: Dwight Hemion | Stars: Carol Burnett, Barbara Bush, Kirk Cameron, Tony Danza
Votes: 12
16.
Here's Lucy (1968–1974)
Episode:
Lucy's Replacement
(1972)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Harry gets a new office computer, leading Lucy to get a new job at an insurance company, so she schemes to make the computer obsolete and get her job back.
Director: Coby Ruskin | Stars: Lucille Ball, Gale Gordon, Lucie Arnaz, R.G. Brown
Votes: 28
17.
Here's Lucy (1968–1974)
Episode:
Lucy and Jim Bailey
(1972)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Lucy & Harry organize a fund raiser for the Chamber of Commerce (which the mayor attends). The guest star is Phyllis Diller until she loses her voice. A resourceful Kim finds a replacement ... See full summary »
Director: Coby Ruskin | Stars: Lucille Ball, Gale Gordon, Lucie Arnaz, Jim Bailey
Votes: 31
18.
Here's Lucy (1968–1974)
Episode:
The Case of the Reckless Wheelchair Driver
(1972)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Lucy is involved in a lawsuit when a young man is flattened by Lucy's wheelchair. A con man (Jesse White) seeks to get $100,000 from Lucy based on an injury lawsuit. Kim proves the guy is ... See full summary »
Director: Coby Ruskin | Stars: Lucille Ball, Gale Gordon, Lucie Arnaz, Jesse White
Votes: 32
19.
Here's Lucy (1968–1974)
Episode:
Lucy Is Really in a Pickle
(1973)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Uncle Harry recruits Lucy and Kim to don pickle costumes and perform in a television commercial, but as filming is about to begin, Lucy is nowhere to be found, as she finds herself caught up in yet another Lucy-style mishap.
Director: Coby Ruskin | Stars: Lucille Ball, Gale Gordon, Lucie Arnaz, Dick Patterson
Votes: 29
20.
Here's Lucy (1968–1974)
Episode:
Lucy's Lucky Day
(1971)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Lucy is a game show contestant on her lucky day. She can win $1000 if she can train Jackie the chimp to do a trick in a week.
Director: Coby Ruskin | Stars: Lucille Ball, Gale Gordon, Lucie Arnaz, Dick Patterson
Votes: 28
21.
Here's Lucy (1968–1974)
Episode:
Won't You Calm Down Dan Dailey?
(1971)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Lucy goes to work for movie star Dan Dailey, and star struck Lucy drives him crazy. Dan pleads with Harry to take her back at the Unique Employment Agency.
Director: Coby Ruskin | Stars: Lucille Ball, Gale Gordon, Dan Dailey, Mary Jane Croft
Votes: 30
22.
Here's Lucy (1968–1974)
Episode:
My Fair Buzzi
(1972)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
In preparation for an audition, Kim's friend Annie get a makeover from Lucy and Kim. Unfortunately, the director wants a less attractive actress, much like Annie before the makeover. ... See full summary »
Director: Coby Ruskin | Stars: Lucille Ball, Gale Gordon, Lucie Arnaz, Ruth Buzzi
Votes: 35
23.
Here's Lucy (1968–1974)
Episode:
Lucy and Candid Camera
(1971)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The family believes they are on Candid Camera, but in actuality, the are assisting a robbery. Allen Funt plays a dual role as himself and an evil look-a-like.
Director: Coby Ruskin | Stars: Lucille Ball, Gale Gordon, Lucie Arnaz, Allen Funt
Votes: 31
24. Thicke of the Night (1983–1984)
90 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Off-beat talk show hosted by Alan Thicke.
Stars: Alan Thicke, Richard Hack, Gloria Loring, Patrick Carlin
Votes: 54
25. The 16th Annual People's Choice Awards (1990 TV Special)
"People' s Choice Awards" - American award, that is awarded to the figures of pop culture on results the spectator voting. Handed annually, since 1975. 2005 to of winner in each of ... See full summary »
Director: Dwight Hemion | Stars: Paula Abdul, Louisa Abernathy, Kirstie Alley, Mitchell Anderson
Votes: 67
26.
Here's Lucy (1968–1974)
Episode:
Kim Finally Cuts You-Know-Whose Apron String
(1972)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Kim moves into her own apartment (one managed by Lucy's brother Herb Hinkley) and deals with wacky neighbors and lecherous men.
Director: Coby Ruskin | Stars: Lucille Ball, Gale Gordon, Lucie Arnaz, Lloyd Battista
Votes: 30
27. The Walt Disney Company Presents the American Teacher Awards (1994 TV Special)
Director: Dwight Hemion | Stars: Alan Alda, Debbie Allen, Anita Baker, Beau Bridges
Votes: 22
28. A Christmas Special... With Love, Mac Davis (1979 TV Special)
60 min | Music
Director: Stan Harris | Stars: Mac Davis, Paula Beyers, Ken Grant, Dolly Parton
Votes: 15
29. Good Evening, Captain (1981 TV Special)
60 min | Family
Director: Bob Henry | Stars: Cosmo Allegretti, Hugh Brannum, Todd Bridges, Ja'net DuBois
30. The Young Americans (1970 TV Special)
52 min | Comedy, Music
Director: Bob Henry | Stars: Milton Anderson, Peter Bonerz, Barbara Bosson, The Committee
31. Here's Harry: Remembering Gale Gordon (2011 Video)
15 min | Documentary, Short
Stars: Lucie Arnaz, Desi Arnaz Jr., Doris Singleton, Anita Mann
32.
Flip (1970–1974)
Episode:
Episode #4.9
(1973)
Comedy, Music
Flip tells of a man trying to get his mother-in-law to leave. Mental illusionist Romark performs with audience participation. Flip, Tim Conway, and Richard Pryor do improve with one chair as a prop.
Director: Tim Kiley | Stars: Flip Wilson, Tim Conway, Richard Pryor, Romark
33.
Thicke of the Night (1983–1984)
Episode:
Episode dated 17 January 1984
(1984)
Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Directors: Ron de Moraes, Danny Mann, Bianca Pino | Stars: Steve Allen, Stan Lee, Alan Thicke, Charlie Tuna