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1. The Twilight Zone (1959–1964)
TV-PG | 51 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Ordinary people find themselves in extraordinarily astounding situations, which they each try to solve in a remarkable manner.
Stars: Rod Serling, Robert McCord, Jay Overholts, James Turley
Votes: 93,081
2.
Goodnight, Beantown (1983–1984)
Episode:
Hooking for Mr. Goodbar
(1983)
Comedy
Director: Bill Bixby | Stars: Bill Bixby, Mariette Hartley, Tracey Gold, Jim Staahl
Votes: 7
3. The Pet Set (1971–1972)
30 min | Family, Reality-TV, Talk-Show
Betty White hosted this syndicated series in which celebrities would drop by with their pets. Also the show had discussions concerning pet care, ecology and wildlife preservation.
Stars: Betty White, Ralph Helfer, Allen Ludden, Felicia Ames
Votes: 77
4. Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (1968–2001)
TV-Y | 30 min | Family, Fantasy, Music
Fred Rogers explores various topics for young viewers through presentations and music, both in his world and in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe.
Stars: Fred Rogers, Betty Aberlin, David Newell, Joe Negri
Votes: 9,534
5. Straightaway (1961–1962)
30 min | Adventure
Scott and Clipper are partners in the Straightaway Garage, where they design, build, and service racing cars.
Stars: Brian Kelly, John Ashley, Asa Maynor, Robert Blake
Votes: 33
6.
The Incredible Hulk (1978–1982)
Episode:
The First: Part II
(1981)
TV-PG | 48 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Now that Del Frye has re-awakened his gamma-powered creature, Dr. Banner races against time to synthesize an antidote, which may also rid him of The Hulk.
Director: Frank Orsatti | Stars: Bill Bixby, Jack Colvin, Lou Ferrigno, Harry Townes
Votes: 246
7.
The Magician (1973–1974)
Episode:
Lady in a Trap
(1973)
45 min | Adventure, Crime, Mystery
Out scuba diving, Tony Blake rescues a ditzy librarian he met earlier, whose boyfriend tossed her off his yacht with intention to kill. An antique Machiavelli book becomes the pivotal point of Blake's investigation.
Director: Leslie H. Martinson | Stars: Bill Bixby, Keene Curtis, Julian Christopher, Robert Webber
Votes: 22
8.
The Magician (1973–1974)
Episode:
The Illusion of the Evil Spikes
(1974)
45 min | Adventure, Crime, Mystery
A magician is killed during the filming of a highly risky magic trick. Tony takes on both the investigation and his friend's place in recreating the Table of Death illusion for the cameras.
Director: Bill Bixby | Stars: Bill Bixby, Joseph Sirola, Julian Christopher, Jessica Walter
Votes: 24
9. Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love (1974 TV Movie)
120 min | Drama, Romance
Pilot for a proposed television anthology series with stories about love, either dramatic or comedic. In this pilot, there were three different segments: in the first, a computer falls in ... See full summary »
Directors: John Badham, Arnold Laven | Stars: Rex Harrison, Bill Bixby, Lloyd Bochner, Roscoe Lee Browne
Votes: 140
10.
The Eleventh Hour (1962–1964)
Episode:
Try to Keep Alive Until Next Tuesday
(1963)
60 min | Drama
A college sophomore attempts suicide due to his feeling that he is not living up to his parents' expectations. Bassett works with the student while Graham works with the parents in order to resolve the escalating crisis.
Director: Don Medford | Stars: Wendell Corey, Jack Ging, Robert Walker Jr., James Gregory
Votes: 7
11.
The Incredible Hulk (1978–1982)
Episode:
The Snare
(1979)
TV-PG | 48 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
David 'Bennet' is invited by a millionaire to play a game of chess on his private island. The man turns out to be a hunter and David becomes his prey, with his Hulk form making him even more an appealing challenge.
Director: Frank Orsatti | Stars: Bill Bixby, Jack Colvin, Lou Ferrigno, Bradford Dillman
Votes: 245
12.
The Magician (1973–1974)
Episode:
The Illusion of the Fatal Arrow
(1974)
45 min | Adventure, Crime, Mystery
In order to prevent further murders by a hitman who uses a bow and arrow, Tony partners with a psychic who accurately predicted the first victim's death.
Director: Leslie H. Martinson | Stars: Bill Bixby, Joseph Sirola, Julian Christopher, Jeremy Slate
Votes: 15
13. 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: 4,241
14. Bicentennial Minutes (1974– )
1 min | Short, History
Minute-long "on this day in history" shorts, used a countdown to America's bicentennial.
Stars: Walter Cronkite, Cleveland Amory, Edward Asner, Roddy McDowall
Votes: 51
15.
Combat! (1962–1967)
Episode:
The Losers
(1966)
60 min | Action, Drama, War
Saunders and Littlejohn are ordered to destroy an enemy bridge--with the help of four GIs being held for court-martial.
Director: Michael Caffey | Stars: Vic Morrow, Rick Jason, Bill Bixby, Harry Landers
Votes: 102
16.
The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1969–1972)
Episode:
The Lonely Weekend
(1971)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Tom uses the fact of Eddie going to camp to have a romantic weekend with his girlfriend, Brenda. Tom however does not anticipate the continual distractions. First, a work emergency occurs. ... See full summary »
Director: Harry Falk | Stars: Bill Bixby, Miyoshi Umeki, James Komack, Brandon Cruz
Votes: 24
17.
The Incredible Hulk (1978–1982)
Episode:
Prometheus
(1980)
TV-PG | 48 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
David saves a blind woman from drowning and accompanies her back to her cabin in the woods. When a mysterious meteor crashes nearby, David gets stuck in mid-metamorphosis between Hulk and ... See full summary »
Director: Kenneth Johnson | Stars: Bill Bixby, Jack Colvin, Lou Ferrigno, Laurie Prange
Votes: 244
18.
The Magician (1973–1974)
Episode:
The Illusion of the Curious Counterfeit: Part I
(1974)
45 min | Adventure, Crime, Mystery
Performing at the Magic Castle, Tony notices his ex-girlfriend in the audience, looking distraught. A man behind her is acting strange. Tony invites her onstage and makes her vanish but the bad guy is fast on their trail.
Director: Sutton Roley | Stars: Bill Bixby, Joseph Sirola, Julian Christopher, John Colicos
Votes: 26
19.
Mannix (1967–1975)
Episode:
A Ransom for Yesterday
(1975)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A suddenly demanded ransom of $250,000, leads to Mannix to becoming involved in an unsolved and closed case regarding a kidnapped boy....which took place over 5 years ago.
Director: Bill Bixby | Stars: Mike Connors, Gail Fisher, Diana Hyland, Dabney Coleman
Votes: 110
20.
The Magician (1973–1974)
Episode:
Ovation for Murder
(1973)
45 min | Adventure, Crime, Mystery
During a backyard party where Tony Blake performs, the magician witnesses a Greek man he rescued earlier shoot another man. Blake suspects he was impaired and arranges an elaborate illusion in a hospital to catch the real killer.
Director: Barry Crane | Stars: Bill Bixby, Keene Curtis, Julian Christopher, Jack Kruschen
Votes: 27
21. The Andy Griffith Show (1960–1968)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Widower Sheriff Andy Taylor, and his son Opie, live with Andy's Aunt Bee in Mayberry, North Carolina. With virtually no crimes to solve, most of Andy's time is spent philosophizing and calming down his cousin Deputy Barney Fife.
Stars: Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Don Knotts, Frances Bavier
Votes: 16,972
22. Combat! (1962–1967)
60 min | Action, Drama, War
Combat!, a one-hour World War II drama series, followed a front line American infantry squad as they battled their way across Europe
Stars: Vic Morrow, Rick Jason, Pierre Jalbert, Jack Hogan
Votes: 3,141
23. Stump the Stars (1947– )
30 min | Game-Show
Television's first treatment of "Charades" as played by Hollywood celebrities. The giveaway was the use of gestures that defined "film", "TV show", "book" or "song" as well as "small word (... See full summary »
Stars: Mike Stokey, Vincent Price, Sebastian Cabot, Beverly Garland
Votes: 106
24. Exploring Psychic Powers Live (1989 TV Special)
92 min | Reality-TV
With the aide of two experts on psychology and the paranormal, James Randi lets people with self-professed abilities try out under guidelines for a large cash prize.
Director: Stan Harris | Stars: James Randi, Arthur Benjamin, Sylvia Browne, Bob McCoy
Votes: 20
25. The Magic of David Copperfield II (1979 TV Special)
50 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
This is the second CBS Copperfield TV special, introduced by the host Bill Bixby, but is still titled "THE MAGIC OF DAVID COPPERFIELD", without the number "II" with which is better known. ... See full summary »
Director: Stan Harris | Stars: David Copperfield, Loni Anderson, Valerie Bertinelli, Robert Stack
Votes: 81
26.
The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1969–1972)
Episode:
Bully for You
(1969)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Eddie is embarrassed by a knock-out punch he received from Joey Kelly, who Tom learns is smaller and younger than Eddie. Tom is concerned that Eddie is neither fighting back or defending ... See full summary »
Director: Ralph Senensky | Stars: Bill Bixby, Miyoshi Umeki, Brandon Cruz, Kristina Holland
Votes: 29
27.
Dr. Kildare (1961–1966)
Episode:
The Soul Killer
(1962)
60 min | Drama
Veteran nurse Jenny Freesmith, newly returning to duty after successfully battling morphine addiction, recognizes all the signs in younger nurse Cathy Benjamin and tries to get her to also ... See full summary »
Director: Elliot Silverstein | Stars: Richard Chamberlain, Raymond Massey, Suzanne Pleshette, Eileen Heckart
Votes: 19
28.
Herbie, the Love Bug (1982)
Episode:
My House Is Your House
(1982)
Comedy, Family
Jim's ex-girlfriend, Diane Darcy, surprisingly shows up at his bachelor party.
Director: Bill Bixby | Stars: Dean Jones, Patricia Harty, Richard Paul, Claudia Wells
Votes: 8
29.
The Incredible Hulk (1978–1982)
Episode:
Prometheus: Part II
(1980)
TV-PG | 48 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Project Prometheus gathers a group of scientists to study the captured Hulk, whom they suspect of being an extra-terrestrial. Jack McGee has sneaked into the secret compound, and after ... See full summary »
Director: Kenneth Johnson | Stars: Bill Bixby, Jack Colvin, Lou Ferrigno, Laurie Prange
Votes: 209
30.
The Incredible Hulk (1978–1982)
Episode:
The First
(1981)
TV-PG | 48 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
David 'Barr' travels to Vissaria where another Hulk was sighted years before. He finds the lab where the creature originated, a man claims to have been the 'first' Hulk and most importantly, a cure.
Director: Frank Orsatti | Stars: Bill Bixby, Jack Colvin, Lou Ferrigno, Harry Townes
Votes: 253
31.
The Incredible Hulk (1978–1982)
Episode:
The Psychic
(1980)
TV-PG | 48 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
After meeting a kindred soul in Annie, a young psychic who learns his secret just by touching him, David is devastated when the creature appears to have caused the death of a young man. He ... See full summary »
Director: Barry Crane | Stars: Bill Bixby, Jack Colvin, Lou Ferrigno, Brenda Benet
Votes: 208
32.
The Magician (1973–1974)
Episode:
Shattered Image
(1974)
45 min | Adventure, Crime, Mystery
Tony Blake must protect a little girl who is targeted by her father's former mob associates. In the process, Tony attempts to clear the man's name who himself is on the run, framed for murder.
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Bill Bixby, Keene Curtis, Julian Christopher, Todd Crespi
Votes: 20
33.
Mannix (1967–1975)
Episode:
Hardball
(1975)
TV-PG | 52 min | Action, Crime, Drama
In the series' final show: To ensure a safe release of 6 hostages taken by a desperate drug dealer, Mannix, with no other choice, must find and deliver a member who turned informer against the dealer and his men.
Director: Bill Bixby | Stars: Mike Connors, Gail Fisher, William Windom, James Hampton
Votes: 124
34.
Mannix (1967–1975)
Episode:
The Empty Tower
(1975)
TV-PG | 52 min | Action, Crime, Drama
At the start of a long weekend, off to a fishing vacation with friend Tony Elliott, Mannix stops at Tonys office so Tony can pick up a set of fishing flies. They walk in on a methodical ... See full summary »
Director: Bill Bixby | Stars: Mike Connors, Gail Fisher, Bill Bixby, Pat Renella
Votes: 123
35.
The Streets of San Francisco (1972–1977)
Episode:
Police Buff
(1976)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Bill Bixby places a guy who like to follow the police scanner. He wants to be a cop, but cannot hack it, and ends up taking the law into his own hands. And a good cop gets blamed.
Director: Virgil W. Vogel | Stars: Karl Malden, Michael Douglas, Bill Bixby, Christopher Stone
Votes: 89
36. The Lieutenant (1963–1964)
60 min | Drama
The trials of a young U.S. Marine Lieutenant and his comrades at Camp Pendleton.
Stars: Gary Lockwood, Robert Vaughn, Don Penny, Carmen Phillips
Votes: 317
37.
The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1969–1972)
Episode:
Mrs. Livingston, I Presume
(1969)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy, Family
On a movie studio tour, Eddie meets aspiring actress, Dolly Daly, who is recently arrived in Los Angeles and who Eddie sees as a potential mother. Eddie invites her home more as an act of ... See full summary »
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Bill Bixby, Miyoshi Umeki, James Komack, Brandon Cruz
Votes: 39
38.
The Magician (1973–1974)
Episode:
Lightning on a Dry Day
(1973)
45 min | Adventure, Crime, Mystery
A hospital patient is spooked senseless by the fire in one of Tony's charity magic acts. His investigation into the young man's past leads him to a small town riddled with suspicious residents.
Director: Reza Badiyi | Stars: Bill Bixby, Keene Curtis, Julian Christopher, Todd Crespi
Votes: 28
39.
The Magician (1973–1974)
Episode:
Nightmare in Steel
(1973)
45 min | Adventure, Crime, Mystery
The husband of Tony Blake's clumsy new assistant has been kidnapped and is being forced to help hijack a tanker. Tony infiltrates the tanker to rescue the man and avert the crime before it's too late.
Director: Reza Badiyi | Stars: Bill Bixby, Keene Curtis, Julian Christopher, Todd Crespi
Votes: 22
40.
The Magician (1973–1974)
Episode:
The Illusion of the Queen's Gambit
(1974)
45 min | Adventure, Crime, Mystery
Tony is performing on-board of the Queen Mary when masked robbers interrupt his act. His friend, Ed Cassidy, is blamed for the robbery and Tony Blake sets out to prove his innocence.
Director: Don Weis | Stars: Bill Bixby, Keene Curtis, Julian Christopher, Joseph Sirola
Votes: 19
41.
The Magician (1973–1974)
Episode:
The Man Who Lost Himself
(1973)
45 min | Adventure, Crime, Mystery
A man fleeing pursuers crashes into Tony Blake's stage, sending both of them to the hospital. The man wakes up amnesiac and Blake enlists his friends to help the man recover his memory.
Director: Sutton Roley | Stars: Bill Bixby, Keene Curtis, Julian Christopher, Joe Flynn
Votes: 21
42.
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (1968–2001)
Episode:
1468: Superheroes
(1980)
TV-Y | 28 min | Family, Fantasy, Music
Rogers visits Universal Studios to see Bill Bixby and Lou Ferrigno during a shoot of The Incredible Hulk (1978). The Neighborhood of Make-Believe residents are still in awe of the Purple Panda dinosaur.
Director: Hugh Martin | Stars: Fred Rogers, Betty Aberlin, Bill Bixby, Mark A. Burley
Votes: 12
43.
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (1968–2001)
Episode:
1469: Superheroes
(1980)
TV-Y | 28 min | Family, Fantasy, Music
Rogers returns to the film studios to speak with Lou Ferrigno and Bill Bixby. Mr. McFeely shows his video of Ferrigno in make-up to look like The Incredible Hulk. In the Neighborhood of ... See full summary »
Director: Hugh Martin | Stars: Fred Rogers, Betty Aberlin, Bill Bixby, Lou Ferrigno
Votes: 12
44.
My Favorite Martian (1963–1966)
Episode:
I'd Rather Fight Than Switch
(1965)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
Martin's new gizmo, a molecular reassembler, switches the psyche of the two subjects to which they are exposed. Naturally it is inadvertently beamed on he and Mrs. Brown just before Det. Brennan intends to propose marriage, switching them.
Director: David Alexander | Stars: Ray Walston, Bill Bixby, Pamela Britton, Alan Hewitt
Votes: 48
45.
My Favorite Martian (1963–1966)
Episode:
We Love You, Miss Pringle
(1965)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
Miss Pringle, Tim's old no nonsense high school English teacher, stops by his apartment. She was and is the faculty advisor for the school newspaper, she being the one who got Tim first ... See full summary »
Director: Oscar Rudolph | Stars: Ray Walston, Bill Bixby, Doris Packer, Randy Kirby
Votes: 56
46. Rich Man, Poor Man (1976)
TV-PG | 63 min | Drama
An examination of the trials and tribulations of the Jordache family, from the period following World War II to the late 1960s.
Stars: Peter Strauss, Nick Nolte, Susan Blakely, Dorothy McGuire
Votes: 3,420
47. Let's Make a Deal (1971–1977)
30 min | Game-Show
Nighttime Syndicated version of the popular Monty Hall hosted game show in which contestants dressed in ridiculous costumes are chosen at random to win cash or prizes.
Stars: Monty Hall, Jay Stewart, Carol Merrill, Bill Bixby
Votes: 18
48. Masquerade Party (1974– )
30 min | Family, Game-Show
Stars: Richard Dawson, Bill Bixby, Lee Meriwether, Nipsey Russell
Votes: 19
49. Mitzi & 100 Guys (1975 TV Special)
Comedy, Music, Musical
True to the 1970's this special headlined by Mitzi Gaynor is wall to wall song and dance numbers, sketch comedy, and filled with stars from TV and movies. It featured co-stars Bob Hope, ... See full summary »
Director: Tony Charmoli | Stars: Mitzi Gaynor, Jack Albertson, Michael Landon, Steve Allen
Votes: 26
50.
The Andy Griffith Show (1960–1968)
Episode:
Bailey's Bad Boy
(1962)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Andy teaches self-reliance and responsibility to the spoiled son of a rich man.
Director: Bob Sweeney | Stars: Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Don Knotts, Frances Bavier
Votes: 390