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1. The Presidency: A Splendid Misery (1964 TV Movie)
Documentary
Director: Joseph K. Chomyn | Stars: Dana Andrews, Ed Begley, Sidney Blackmer, Philip Bosco
Votes: 9
2. Screen Snapshots Series 17, No. 5 (1938)
Approved | 10 min | Documentary, Short, Sport
This entry in Columbia's long-running Screen Snapshots' series opens in Hollywood with numerous movie stars playing a goofy new game that is the (then) current rage of the film capitol. It ... See full summary »
Director: Ralph Staub | Stars: Ralph Staub, George Murphy, Nan Grey, Chester Morris
Votes: 125
3. A Tribute to John F. Kennedy from the Arts (1963 TV Special)
Drama, Music
A quickly organized live tribute to President Kennedy, honoring his interest and encouragement of the arts, and featuring an impressive list of actors in dramatic readings as well as performances by classical artists.
Director: David Green | Stars: Fredric March, Marian Anderson, Sidney Blackmer, Florence Eldridge
Votes: 30
4.
Zane Grey Theatre (1956–1961)
Episode:
The Sharpshooter
(1958)
TV-PG | 30 min | Western
This is the pilot for the series "The Rifleman". Lucas and Mark McCain enter the town of North Fork, hoping to buy a small ranch, but they encounter trouble from a shady businessman and a young punk gunfighter.
Director: Arnold Laven | Stars: Chuck Connors, Johnny Crawford, Leif Erickson, Dennis Hopper
Votes: 21
5. Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955–1962)
TV-14 | 25 min | Drama, Mystery
Series of unrelated short stories covering elements of crime, horror, drama, and comedy about people of different backgrounds committing murders, suicides, thefts, and other sorts of crime caused by certain motivations, perceived or not.
Stars: Alfred Hitchcock, Harry Tyler, Lillian O'Malley, John Williams
Votes: 19,350
6. It's a Wise Child (1931)
83 min | Comedy
A young woman pretends to be pregnant to avoid an arranged marriage with an old man. The small-town gossips have a field day trying to guess who the father is.
Director: Robert Z. Leonard | Stars: Marion Davies, Sidney Blackmer, James Gleason, Polly Moran
Votes: 79
7.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
Texas John Slaughter: The Slaughter Trail
(1959)
Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Doing a deal with Underwood Slaughter decides to to cut a new cattle drive trail to Arizona fighting Comanches along the way. Boyd now works for John Chisholm and has Slaughter arrested for the murder of Gallagher.
Director: Harry Keller | Stars: Tom Tryon, Harold J. Stone, Sidney Blackmer, Norma Moore
Votes: 18
8.
The Rifleman (1958–1963)
Episode:
The Sharpshooter
(1958)
TV-PG | 30 min | Family, Western
Lucas is ordered by a murderous town owner to lose a public shooting match, or he will kill his sharpshooting opponent and possibly harm his son Mark.
Director: Arnold Laven | Stars: Dennis Hopper, Leif Erickson, Sidney Blackmer, Chuck Connors
Votes: 413
9. 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
10.
The Rifleman (1958–1963)
Episode:
The Safe Guard
(1958)
TV-PG | 30 min | Family, Western
A Texas gunslinger is hired to protect the bank of North Fork. When he appears at the McCain Ranch, he doesn't leave a very good impression with Lucas, and for good reason - he has a secret. Mark is proud when he sells his first pig.
Director: Joseph H. Lewis | Stars: Chuck Connors, Johnny Crawford, Claude Akins, Marc Lawrence
Votes: 179
11. The Rifleman (1958–1963)
TV-PG | 30 min | Family, Western
The adventures of a Wild West rancher, wielding a customized rapid-fire Winchester rifle, and his son.
Stars: Chuck Connors, Johnny Crawford, Paul Fix, Joe Benson
Votes: 5,028
12. 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
13. The Outer Limits (1963–1965)
TV-PG | 51 min | Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi
An anthology series of insightful science fiction tales.
Stars: Bob Johnson, Ben Wright, William Douglas, Robert Culp
Votes: 9,324
14. Thriller (1960–1962)
TV-PG | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
Experience the complete series of the show that was hailed as the most frightening ever created for television--now available for the first time.
Stars: Boris Karloff, Richard Peel, Henry Daniell, Lillian O'Malley
Votes: 1,663
15. Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951–1978)
Comedy, Drama
Probably the longest-running anthology series on television, the "Hallmark Hall of Fame" has been presenting television dramatizations of famous plays and books, as well as original programs especially written for the series, since 1951.
Stars: Sarah Churchill, Howard Wierum, Frank Daly, Robert Daggett
Votes: 337
16.
The Rifleman (1958–1963)
Episode:
The Photographer
(1959)
TV-PG | 30 min | Family, Western
When a photographer, an old friend of the McCains, is accused of murder, Mark and Lucas find themselves on opposite sides against each other.
Director: Arnold Laven | Stars: Chuck Connors, Johnny Crawford, Sidney Blackmer, Paul Fix
Votes: 158
17.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
Texas John Slaughter: The Man from Bitter Creek
(1959)
Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
After leaving the Texas Rangers Slaughter starts ranch life but has a dispute with a neighbor ,Underwood .He clashes with gunman ,Gallagher and his henchman , Boyd. As he leaves for Mexico for a herd Gallagher plots revenge.
Director: Harry Keller | Stars: Tom Tryon, Stephen McNally, Norma Moore, Sidney Blackmer
Votes: 15
18.
The Name of the Game (1968–1971)
Episode:
Chains of Command
(1969)
TV-PG | 73 min | Adventure, Drama, Mystery
Dan Farrell investigates goings-on a small rural prison whose inmates are being used as slave labor.
Director: Robert Day | Stars: Robert Stack, Pernell Roberts, Steve Ihnat, Jay C. Flippen
Votes: 18
19. Rosemary's Baby (1968)
Approved | 137 min | Drama, Horror
A young couple trying for a baby moves into an aging, ornate apartment building on Central Park West, where they find themselves surrounded by peculiar neighbors.
Director: Roman Polanski | Stars: Mia Farrow, John Cassavetes, Ruth Gordon, Sidney Blackmer
Votes: 235,515
20. Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958–1961)
TV-PG | 30 min | Western
A Civil War veteran with a sawed-off rifle as a holstered weapon makes a living as a bounty hunter in the Wild West of the 1870s.
Stars: Steve McQueen, Wright King, Olan Soule, Mort Mills
Votes: 2,783
21. The Defenders (1961–1965)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama
A father and son lawyer duo take a variety of cases that often deal with the important issues of the day.
Stars: E.G. Marshall, Robert Reed, Polly Rowles, Ossie Davis
Votes: 503
22. The United States Steel Hour (1953–1963)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
In this live drama series, over two hundred live plays, covering all aspects of society, were shown.
Stars: Richard Kiley, Betsy Palmer, Edward Andrews, Biff McGuire
Votes: 198
23. 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
24.
Dr. Kildare (1961–1966)
Episode:
Operation: Lazarus
(1962)
60 min | Drama
Kildare is assigned to work in a psychiatric ward to help treat severely schizophrenic patients with a new experimental drug. He recognizes one of the patients as a brilliant orthopedist. ... See full summary »
Director: Boris Sagal | Stars: Richard Chamberlain, Raymond Massey, Mary Astor, Sidney Blackmer
Votes: 15
25.
Sunday Showcase (1959–1961)
Episode:
What Makes Sammy Run?: Part 1
(1959)
Biography, Comedy, Drama
The story of an unscrupulous Hollywood promoter.
Director: Delbert Mann | Stars: Sidney Blackmer, Larry Blyden, Norman Fell, John Forsythe
Votes: 68
26.
Sunday Showcase (1959–1961)
Episode:
What Makes Sammy Run?: Part 2
(1959)
Biography, Comedy, Drama
Sammy's irresistible rise to Hollywood success continues.
Director: Delbert Mann | Stars: Sidney Blackmer, Larry Blyden, Norman Fell, John Forsythe
Votes: 33
27.
Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958–1961)
Episode:
Rope Law
(1959)
Approved | 25 min | Western
Josh is knocked out by a posse who wants his prisoner who is wanted for killing his step-daughter. When he goes to recover his reward, he finds he has been paid but he still wants justice and soon finds the prisoner may be innocent.
Director: Thomas Carr | Stars: Steve McQueen, Darryl Hickman, Richard Arlen, Robert Strauss
Votes: 131
28. 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: 1,562
29. The Sheriff of Cochise (1956–1959)
30 min | Crime, Drama, Western
While this sounds like a western, "The Sheriff of Cochise" was a contemporary police drama set in Cochise County, Arizona. Stories seemed strangely similar to "Highway Patrol," emphasizing ... See full summary »
Stars: John Bromfield, Stan Jones, Roy Engel, Joe Kirk
Votes: 101
30. Robert Montgomery Presents (1950–1957)
60 min | Drama
Actor, Producer, and Director Robert Montgomery introduced each telecast, sometimes interviewing one of the stars, and sometimes appearing in the play.
Stars: Robert Montgomery, John Newland, Vaughn Taylor, Elizabeth Montgomery
Votes: 136
31. Damon Runyon Theater (1955–1956)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
An anthology, the episodes of which were based mostly on the original short stories of Daymon Runyan.
Stars: Donald Woods, Wally Vernon, Allen Jenkins, Clegg Hoyt
Votes: 48
32.
Bonanza (1959–1973)
Episode:
The Late Ben Cartwright
(1968)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
When an assassin's bullet strikes him down on the Ponderosa, Ben Cartwright decides to stay "dead" until he can find out who's behind the failed attempt...and why.
Director: Leon Benson | Stars: Lorne Greene, Dan Blocker, Michael Landon, Sidney Blackmer
Votes: 104
33.
Climax! (1954–1958)
Episode:
Scream in Silence
(1958)
Not Rated | 59 min | Drama
Medical student tries to help depressed neighbor.
Director: Paul Nickell | Stars: Anne Francis, Skip Homeier, Betty Field, Sidney Blackmer
Votes: 20
34.
Thriller (1960–1962)
Episode:
The Premature Burial
(1961)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
An aging millionaire survives being buried alive, but his devilish fiancée plans to take advantage of his next cataleptic seizure, by marrying him and then making sure he stays in his grave... See full summary »
Director: Douglas Heyes | Stars: Boris Karloff, Sidney Blackmer, Scott Marlowe, Patricia Medina
Votes: 185
35. Cain's Hundred (1961–1962)
60 min | Crime, Drama
A former underworld lawyer goes to work for the Federal Government, determined to bring 100 top criminals to justice.
Stars: Peter Mark Richman, Gene Coogan, Eddie Hice, Gavin MacLeod
Votes: 108
36. Armstrong Circle Theatre (1950–1963)
60 min | Drama
Documentary dramas, plays that were based on true stories, were the forte of Armstrong Circle Theater. Many movie actors and actresses got their start here.
Stars: Douglas Edwards, Sandy Becker, Bob Sherry, John Cameron Swayze
Votes: 123
37. Goodyear Playhouse (1951–1957)
60 min | Drama
The show featured original plays plus plays adapted from works.
Stars: Walter Matthau, David White, Constance Ford, Kim Stanley
Votes: 113
38. Pursuit (1958–1959)
60 min | Drama
A short-lived anthology series, with a running theme. Each episode focused on a person or group that was being pursued. Charles Russell and Eva Wolas shared the role of the producer, while ... See full summary »
Stars: Joan Bennett, Dennis Hopper, Rip Torn, John Cassavetes
Votes: 50
39. The Best of the Post (1960– )
30 min | Drama
A syndicated anthology series adapted from stories published in the Saturday Evening Post magazine.
Stars: John Conte, Burt Douglas, Karl Swenson, Alan Lee
Votes: 34
40.
The Name of the Game (1968–1971)
Episode:
Pineapple Rose
(1968)
TV-PG | 73 min | Adventure, Drama, Mystery
Peggy is kidnapped - she's been mistaken for the sister of pop idol Lincoln Bridges. Howard's executive assistant Andy Hill leads the hunt for Peggy.
Director: Nicholas Colasanto | Stars: Cliff Potts, Susan Strasberg, Andrew Prine, Nancy Ames
Votes: 30
41. Camera Three (1955–1980)
30 min | Drama
A weekly examination of the arts and literature, on Sunday mornings when there was more likely to be an audience interested in such matters and there was less competition for ratings.
Stars: James Macandrew, Faubion Bowers, Margaret Croyden, Alfredo Antonini
Votes: 63
42. Target: The Corruptors (1961–1962)
60 min | Drama
Newspaper reporter Paul Marino and his undercover agent Jack Flood infiltrate the mob and report on a different type of crime every week. The results of their investigation are given to the... See full summary »
Stars: Stephen McNally, Robert Harland, Harold J. Stone, Burt Brinckerhoff
Votes: 98
43.
Daniel Boone (1964–1970)
Episode:
The Jasper Ledbetter Story
(1967)
TV-PG | 60 min | Adventure, Western
Daniel and Mingo find an old colonist named Jasper Ledbedder who claims that Native Americans abducted his wife and child after his party had a massacre. They agree to help him, even though they suspect his story is not entirely true.
Director: William Wiard | Stars: Fess Parker, Ed Ames, Patricia Blair, Darby Hinton
Votes: 39
44.
The Star and the Story (1955–1956)
Episode:
Arab Duel
(1956)
30 min | Drama
A producer thinks his wife is having an affair with one of his head writers.
Director: Robert Stevenson | Stars: Sidney Blackmer, Hugh O'Brian, Hillary Brooke, Virginia Christine
Votes: 8
45. The Texan (1958–1960)
13+ | 30 min | Western
The Texan, a Civil War Veteran whose reputation of being the fastest gun in the west precedes him, roams across Texas from town to town, not looking for trouble, but trouble finds him.
Stars: Rory Calhoun, Regis Parton, Duncan Lamont, James Drake
Votes: 334
46. The Name of the Game (1968–1971)
TV-PG | 90 min | Adventure, Drama, Mystery
Sandy, a young woman in the research dept of Howard Publications has wild romantic daydreams about her boss Glenn Howard that confuse her sense of reality, hampering Howard in an investigation.
Stars: Gene Barry, Susan Saint James, Robert Stack, Anthony Franciosa
Votes: 698
47. Matinee Theatre (1955–1958)
60 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
A daily anthology show, featuring original material, as well as adaptations of literary classics.
Stars: John Conte, Peter Hansen, Sarah Churchill, Johnny Crawford
Votes: 133
48. The Philco Television Playhouse (1948–1956)
60 min | Drama
This live dramatic series featured original stories and adaptations of novels, plays, etc., during its eight-year run. During the first year, the show was sponsored by the Actor's Equity ... See full summary »
Stars: Bert Lytell, Jay Jackson, Bob Stanton, E.G. Marshall
Votes: 137
49. The Reporter (1964)
60 min | Drama
Danny Taylor is an ambitious news hound for the daily New York Globe, with a knack for getting the tough stories. Lou Sheldon is his boss who tries to keep Danny out of trouble. Artie is a gregarious ever present taxi driver.
Stars: Harry Guardino, Gary Merrill, George O'Hanlon, Remo Pisani
Votes: 32
50. Murder Among Friends (1941)
Approved | 67 min | Crime, Mystery, Romance
When a number of old men being to die off, all beneficiaries of a policy established when they were in college, insurance clerk Mary Lou and her boyfriend Dr. Wilson investigate.
Director: Ray McCarey | Stars: Marjorie Weaver, John Hubbard, Cobina Wright, Mona Barrie
Votes: 31