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1.
The 20th Century-Fox Hour (1955–1957)
Episode:
Crack-Up
(1956)
60 min | Drama
A one-hour television version of "Phone Call from a Stranger", with Bette Davis repeating her film role.
Director: Ted Post | Stars: Joseph Cotten, Bette Davis, Gary Merrill, Virginia Grey
Votes: 216
2.
Profiles in Courage (1964–1965)
Episode:
Woodrow Wilson
(1965)
60 min | Biography, Drama, History
In 1916 Woodrow Wilson nominates Judge Louis D. Brandeis to the US Supreme Court. As a Jew and as a judge who has stood up to special interests, Judge Brandeis faces intense opposition.
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Whit Bissell, John McMartin, Paul Stewart, Oliver McGowan
Votes: 7
3.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
Gracie Hires a Safecracker for Her Wall Safe
(1955)
Comedy
Gracie tries to surprise George by having a wall safe installed, but she promptly locks the combination inside along with papers that he urgently needs access to. To rectify the situation, Gracie visits a pool hall to hire a safecracker.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 27
4.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
Fighting for Happiness
(1957)
Comedy
Gracie and Blanche fight with their husbands for the joy of making up.
Director: Rod Amateau | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 27
5.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
The Indian Potentate
(1956)
Comedy
An Indian Maharajah and his "retinue" have checked into the St. Moritz Hotel, and Gracie and Blanche cannot contain their curiosity, so they attempt to sneak onto his private floor. Meanwhile, Ronnie goes out with the Maharajah's daughter.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 30
6.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
The Newlyweds
(1956)
30 min | Comedy
When Emily Vanderlip arrives in Manhattan after eloping with Airman Second Class Frank Foster, the newlyweds and Burns men attempt to keep Gracie from finding out about their nuptials, fearing that she'll blab to Emily's parents.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 29
7.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
Gracie Helps Lola
(1955)
30 min | Comedy
Lola is down in the dumps because her boyfriend won't propose marriage. Gracie comes up with a plan to make it happen.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 29
8.
The Red Skelton Hour (1951–1971)
Episode:
Freddie's Heroes
(1967)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
In this WW II parody, the stars of "Hogan's Heroes" (Bob Crane and John Banner) appear as their characters of Col. Hogan and Sgt. Schultz. Red (as Freddie the Freeloader) is assigned to ... See full summary »
Director: Bill Hobin | Stars: Red Skelton, The Alan Copeland Singers, John Banner, Robert Carson
Votes: 10
9.
The Dick Powell Theatre (1961–1963)
Episode:
The Big Day
(1962)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
Fred is the longest-serving employee of a big department store, and new management has decided it's time for him to go.
Director: Robert Florey | Stars: Dick Powell, Robert Morley, Joan Blondell, Jack Cassidy
Votes: 18
10.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
The Burnses and Mortons Go to New York
(1955)
30 min | Comedy
While on a train to New York, Gracie confuses a salesman with a famous nuclear scientist. Gracie also plays cards with the scientist -- and wins every time.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 41
11.
The Lone Ranger (1949–1957)
Episode:
Framed for Murder
(1955)
TV-G | 23 min | Western
Jim Blake strikes it rich with a gold claim. He insists a local shop keeper be declared a partner. Unknown to Jim, the shop keeper has a dark past and is being blackmailed.
Director: Wilhelm Thiele | Stars: Clayton Moore, Jay Silverheels, James Best, David Bruce
Votes: 40
12.
Navy Log (1955–1958)
Episode:
War of the Whale Boats
(1957)
24 min | History, War
During the Korean War, a mine-sweeper crew launches a campaign of harassment against the enemy.
Director: Samuel Gallu | Stars: Richard Jaeckel, Val Dufour, Dean Fredericks, Hylton Socher
Votes: 10
13.
Perry Mason (1957–1966)
Episode:
The Case of the Weary Watchdog
(1962)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Della is on the hook to Perry for $25,000 but more importantly may go to prison for helping a friend charged with murder who was being blackmailed. Perry must not only prove his client but his trusted secretary innocent as well.
Director: Jesse Hibbs | Stars: Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Hopper, William Talman
Votes: 346
14.
Profiles in Courage (1964–1965)
Episode:
Thomas Corwin
(1965)
30 min | Biography, Drama, History
The story of U.S. Senator Thomas Corwin, a rising star in the Whig party in the 1840s who was one of the few political leaders to oppose the US-Mexican War initiated by the administration of President James Polk.
Director: Michael Ritchie | Stars: George Rose, Robert Carson, John Colicos, Harold Gould
Votes: 6
15.
Navy Log (1955–1958)
Episode:
PT 109
(1957)
24 min | History, War
Tells the story of the destruction of the PT109. The crew, led by future US president John F Kennedy, struggles to come up with a survival plan that will help them avoid the numerous Japanese forces in the area.
Director: Samuel Gallu | Stars: John Baer, Patrick Waltz, Peter Miller, John Close
Votes: 11
16. 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
17.
Cheyenne (1955–1963)
Episode:
Lone Gun
(1956)
TV-G | 60 min | Western
Cheyenne is asked by Amarillo Ames to help drive his herd to Dodge City and take over if he dies but he doesn't want to tell the men or his daughter why. Ames dies so Cheyenne is forced to take over by force as he overcomes multiple foes.
Director: Richard L. Bare | Stars: Clint Walker, Nancy Hale, Hal Baylor, Trevor Bardette
Votes: 96
18.
Green Acres (1965–1971)
Episode:
The Case of the Hooterville Refund Fraud
(1970)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Oliver's tax refund check motivates the farmers of Hooterville to request their refunds, too. Not understanding that you have to actually pay taxes first, they write in and state their ... See full summary »
Director: Richard L. Bare | Stars: Eddie Albert, Eva Gabor, Pat Buttram, Tom Lester
Votes: 118
19.
The Lone Ranger (1949–1957)
Episode:
Stage to Tishomingo
(1954)
TV-G | 23 min | Western
Tonto and the Lone Ranger travel to the town of Gunsight to investigate a series of stranger stage coach robberies. It appears someone is trying to put the local stage coach company out of business. But who, and more importantly why?.
Director: Oscar Rudolph | Stars: Clayton Moore, Jay Silverheels, Kenneth Patterson, Don Megowan
Votes: 41
20. 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, John Williams, Patricia Hitchcock
Votes: 19,319
21. The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962–1965)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
"The Alfred Hitchcock Hour" was a continuation of the dramatic anthology series Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) hosted by the Master of Suspense and Mystery.
Stars: Alfred Hitchcock, Hinton Pope, Jimmy Joyce, Lew Brown
Votes: 5,152
22. Markham (1959–1960)
30 min | Crime, Drama
A private investigator, who had been a successful lawyer, solves crimes almost anywhere in the world, although he is based in New York City.
Stars: Ray Milland, Simon Scott, Henry Corden, Barney Phillips
Votes: 87
23.
The Andy Griffith Show (1960–1968)
Episode:
Andy and Barney in the Big City
(1962)
TV-G | 26 min | Comedy, Family
Andy and Barney travel to Raleigh on business and help catch a jewel thief in their hotel.
Director: Bob Sweeney | Stars: Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Don Knotts, Frances Bavier
Votes: 372
24.
Cheyenne (1955–1963)
Episode:
The Iron Trail
(1957)
TV-G | 60 min | Western
Cheyenne is escorting a bride and $5000 to his boss. He meets a friend who works now for the railroad who tells Cheyenne a group of young bandits are robbing trains. They strike the train but their goal is more than robbing it.
Director: Leslie H. Martinson | Stars: Clint Walker, Dennis Hopper, Dani Crayne, Sheb Wooley
Votes: 104
25.
Maverick (1957–1962)
Episode:
The Rivals
(1959)
TV-G | 60 min | Western
A rich playboy pays Bret Maverick to switch identities with him, so the playboy can court a wealthy young woman, who'd otherwise reject him.
Director: Leslie H. Martinson | Stars: James Garner, Jack Kelly, Roger Moore, Pat Crowley
Votes: 128
26. 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: 16,968
27. Playhouse 90 (1956–1961)
90 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Of the many anthology series, this is considered the most ambitious with outstanding talent in front of the camera. Attracting top ranked directors and scripts, it was often filmed live including the entire first season.
Stars: Richard Joy, Paul Lambert, Helen Kleeb, Charles Bickford
Votes: 419
28.
Bronco (1958–1962)
Episode:
The Last Resort
(1959)
60 min | Western
Pursued by Marshall Gaffney for a robbery he did not commit, Bronco rides to the town of "Last Resort" - a hideout for outlaws on the Mexican border. There Bronco hopes to clear his name by finding the real robber who framed him.
Director: Lee Sholem | Stars: Ty Hardin, Marshall Thompson, Kent Taylor, Jean Allison
Votes: 30
29.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
The Musical Version
(1955)
Comedy
There are plans for George's autobiography to be adapted as a stage musical, and everyone is eager to invest - not knowing that George wants to star as himself. Meanwhile, Ronnie and Velma endlessly rehearse their own play.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 37
30.
The High Chaparral (1967–1971)
Episode:
Bad Day for a Thirst
(1968)
PG | 60 min | Western
Buck finds two wandering Apache boys chasing a steer. He gets Big John's approval to train them as cowhands. Skeptical locals assume they killed a rancher. After some hands are killed, the missing boys are assumed to be involved.
Director: William F. Claxton | Stars: Leif Erickson, Cameron Mitchell, Mark Slade, Henry Darrow
Votes: 77
31.
Navy Log (1955–1958)
Episode:
The Frogmen
(1955)
History, War
Frogmen aboard a United States submarine in the Sea of Japan are ordered to scuttle two sunken American mine sweeping ships called The Pirate and The Pledge before the Red Chinese can salvage them for their top secret electronics.
Director: R.M. Andrews | Stars: Harry Landers, Ross Elliott, Robert Nichols, James Seay
Votes: 9
32. Perry Mason (1957–1966)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The trials of a master criminal defense attorney handling the most difficult cases in support of the innocent.
Stars: Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Hopper, Ray Collins
Votes: 11,810
33. Special Agent 7 (1958–1959)
30 min | Crime, Drama
Exploits of a US Treasury Special Agent Philip Conroy (SA-7).
Stars: Lloyd Nolan, Clark Howat, Raymond Bailey, Edward Binns
Votes: 16
34.
The Lucy Show (1962–1968)
Episode:
Lucy and the Missing Stamp
(1964)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
While trying to sell Mr. Mooney a vacuum cleaner, Lucy accidentally sucks up a stamp he'd just bought for $3,000. When it winds up on an envelope dropped into street mailbox, Lucy tries to ... See full summary »
Director: Jack Donohue | Stars: Lucille Ball, Vivian Vance, Gale Gordon, Mabel Albertson
Votes: 58
35. 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: 1,660
36. 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
37. Panic! (1957– )
30 min | Thriller
A short-lived anthology series narrated by Westbrook Van Voorhis. Each episode tells its own thriller story and featured its own unique cast.
Stars: Westbrook Van Voorhis, Bill Erwin, Norman Alden, Robert Anderson
Votes: 61
38.
The Lone Ranger (1949–1957)
Episode:
The Man Who Came Back
(1950)
TV-G | 23 min | Western
The Lone Ranger & Tonto visit old friend Joe Crawford at the Bar C Ranch. Instead they find two men who say Joe's sold his ranch, but won't answer any more questions. The Lone Ranger ... See full summary »
Director: George Archainbaud | Stars: Clayton Moore, Jay Silverheels, Martha Hyer, Emmett Lynn
Votes: 67
39.
Maverick (1957–1962)
Episode:
According to Hoyle
(1957)
TV-G | 60 min | Western
After Samantha Crawford cleans him out--twice--Bret suggests they partner up to take down a crooked casino owner.
Director: Budd Boetticher | Stars: James Garner, Diane Brewster, Leo Gordon, Jay Novello
Votes: 185
40.
Navy Log (1955–1958)
Episode:
Buzz Boy
(1957)
25 min | History, War
A navy pilot has a bad habit of getting into trouble through his exuberant attitude to flying. Finally after many months and many transfers and encounter justifies his recklessness and redefines the rest of his life.
Director: Jean Yarbrough | Stars: Robert Easton, Pat Clement, Alan Dexter, Richard Devon
Votes: 10
41. White Heat (1949)
Not Rated | 114 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A psychopathic criminal with a mother complex makes a daring break from prison and leads his old gang in a chemical plant payroll heist.
Director: Raoul Walsh | Stars: James Cagney, Virginia Mayo, Edmond O'Brien, Margaret Wycherly
Votes: 35,720
42. Lawman (1958–1962)
30 min | Western
This is the story of Marshal Dan Troop of Laramie, Wyoming, and his Deputy Johnny McKay, an orphan Troop took under his wing.
Stars: John Russell, Peter Brown, Peggie Castle, Emile Avery
Votes: 969
43. 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: 1,391
44. Search (1972–1973)
60 min | Adventure
"World Securities", an international high-tech private investigation company, employs field operatives who are aided by implanted audio receivers and who carry tiny cameras and telemetry ... See full summary »
Stars: Hugh O'Brian, Doug McClure, Anthony Franciosa, Burgess Meredith
Votes: 344
45. 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: 387
46. Science Fiction Theatre (1955–1957)
25 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
In this science-fiction anthology series host Truman Bradley introduces stories extrapolated from actual scientific data available in the 1950's, concentrating on such concepts as space flight, UFO's and mental telepathy.
Stars: Truman Bradley, Michael Fox, Marshall Thompson, Peter Hansen
Votes: 444
47. I Led 3 Lives (1953–1956)
30 min | Drama
Herbert Philbrick's covert life as an FBI spy within the Communist underground, his dual existence fraught with constant peril and the challenge of keeping his espionage activities hidden from family and friends.
Stars: Richard Carlson, John Zaremba, Virginia Stefan, Ed Hinton
Votes: 166
48. 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: 97
49. 21 Beacon Street (1959)
30 min | Drama
Private investigator Dennis Chase operates with a staff made up of the stunning Lola, new attorney Brian, and talented linguist Jim. Using specific methods they determine the guilty party ... See full summary »
Stars: Dennis Morgan, Joanna Barnes, Brian Kelly, James Maloney
Votes: 39
50.
Cheyenne (1955–1963)
Episode:
The Vanishing Breed
(1962)
TV-G | 60 min | Western
Conserving the dwindling buffalo is a hot issue. Cheyenne decides to step into recently vacated shoes and becomes a Senator. When drawing up the bill, he finds he has a lot of lessons in politics to learn; one of them his own impeachment.
Director: Robert Sparr | Stars: Clint Walker, Roy Roberts, Vaughn Taylor, Regis Toomey
Votes: 75