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1.
General Electric Theater (1953–1962)
Episode:
The Patsy
(1960)
TV-G | 30 min | Drama
A black man who is maligned by his military peers. They play jokes on him to see his reaction; and he soon becomes "The Patsy" for their abusive entertainment. They lose all respect for him... See full summary »
Director: Herschel Daugherty | Stars: Ronald Reagan, Ernest Anderson, Sam Cooke, Robert Culp
Votes: 19
2. 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
3. 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
4. How They Got Over (2018)
TV-14 | 87 min | Documentary, Music
How African Americans created the upbeat musical form that started out as gospel quartet music and became rock and roll.
Director: Robert Clem | Stars: J.W. Alexander, Ira Tucker, Issac Freeman, Iola Pugh
Votes: 88
5.
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
Episode:
Buddy Holly, Polly Bergen, Sam Cooke, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Bobby Helms, The Crickets, Jean Carroll, The DeMarcos
(1957)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
The Glenn Miller Orchestra appear as well as several Pop and R&B acts singing their hits of the day. Buddy Holly and The Crickets perform "That'll Be The Day" and "Peggy Sue". Sam Cooke ... See full summary »
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Ed Sullivan, Jerry Allison, Martha Ann Bentley, Polly Bergen
Votes: 13
6. What's Wrong with Capitalism (Part 1) (2017)
19 min | Short, Comedy
ContraPoints extensively discusses the faults of capitalism.
Director: Natalie Wynn | Stars: Marcus Follin, Natalie Wynn
Votes: 18
7. 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
8. Shindig! (1964–1966)
60 min | Family, Music
A musical variety show featuring the biggest acts in rock-n-roll performing their latest hits.
Stars: The Blossoms, Jimmy O'Neill, Carolyne Barry, Bobby Sherman
Votes: 179
9. Thank Your Lucky Stars (1961–1966)
40 min | Game-Show, Music
This was a vehicle for new record releases in the early sixties. A panel would rate the songs between 1-5 with the panel was made up of stars of the day.
Stars: Brian Matthew, Janice Nicholls, Jim Dale, Pete Murray
Votes: 37
10. The Dick Clark Show (1958–1960)
TV-G | 60 min | Family, Music
Host Dick Clark introduces various musical guest stars, who perform their latest hit record.
Stars: Dick Clark, Jackie Wilson, Fabian, Bobby Rydell
Votes: 39
11. American Bandstand (1952–1989)
TV-G | 90 min | Music, Talk-Show
Dick Clark hosts a daily to weekly dance show that features the latest hit music for the attending teens to dance to. In addition, the show has performances by popular musicians and audience members rate songs.
Stars: Dick Clark, Charlie O'Donnell, Peaches Johnson, Stan Rodarte
Votes: 396
12. The Mike Douglas Show (1961–1982)
Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Mike Douglas, aided by a different celebrity co-host every week, interviews a variety of figures from the world of entertainment.
Stars: Mike Douglas, Ellie Frankel, Ellie Frankel Sextet, Stan Kann
Votes: 579
13. The Jerry Lewis Show (1963)
120 min | Comedy
The show was a live talk show hosted by actor Jerry Lewis. Each episode was 2-hours-long. The show was filmed in the renovated El Capitan Theatre, which had recently been purchased by ABC. ... See full summary »
Stars: Jerry Lewis, Del Moore, Kaye Stevens, Mort Sahl
Votes: 47
14. The Big Record (1957–1958)
30 min | Music
Stars: Patti Page, Bill Hayes, Johnny Mathis, Erroll Garner
Votes: 18
15. Tina Turner: A Change Is Gonna Come (1988 Music Video)
7 min | Music
Video promo for Tina Turner: A Change is Gonna Come.
Director: David Mallet | Star: Tina Turner
Votes: 8
16.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Henny Youngman, Sam Cooke
(1964)
TV-G | 105 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stars: Johnny Carson, Skitch Henderson, Ed McMahon, Sam Cooke
Votes: 32
17. General Electric Theater (1953–1962)
TV-G | 30 min | Drama
An American anthology series, with a new episode and different actors and actresses each week. Hosted by Ronald Reagan, the series was sponsored by General Electric's Department of Public Relations.
Stars: Ronald Reagan, Don Herbert, Nancy Reagan, Lee Marvin
Votes: 431
18. Play Your Hunch (1958–1963)
30 min | Family, Game-Show
Players must use their intuition to answer questions.
Stars: Johnny Olson, Merv Griffin, Robert Q. Lewis, Suzanne Storrs
Votes: 22
19. The Merv Griffin Show (1962–1986)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Merv Griffin invites a series of actors, actresses, writers, and directors to discuss the progressive work they have done and current culture, arts, and entertainment surrounding the numerous projects.
Stars: Merv Griffin, Mort Lindsey, Mort Lindsey Orchestra, Arthur Treacher
Votes: 608
20. The Arthur Murray Party (1950–1960)
30 min | Family, Music
Ballroom dancing, plus comedy, songs and dance contests on one of the few programs to air over all four major commercial networks. ABC premiered it on July 20, 1950 and it closed on NBC on ... See full summary »
Stars: William H. Vaux, Kathryn Murray, Arthur Murray, Ray Carter Orchestra
Votes: 28
21. Rod Stewart: Twistin' the Night Away (1987 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Star: Rod Stewart
Votes: 7
22. The Guy Mitchell Show (1957–1958)
30 min | Music
Musical variety show featuring Guy Mitchell and guests singing and in comedy skits.
Stars: Guy Mitchell, Van Alexander, Ted Cappy Dancers, Dolores Hawkins
24. The Howard Miller Show (1954–1958)
120 min | Music
From Chicago, this afternoon 30 minute variety show ran from September 23, 1957 and ran for one season. The program was originally called "Club 60" and changed to "The Howard Miller Show".
Stars: Howard Miller, Buddy Greco, Carmel Quinn, Ann B. Davis
25. Missing Links (1963–1964)
TV-G | 30 min | Game-Show
Contestants tell stories about themselves, with certain parts of the stories left blank. Celebrity panelists try to fill in the blanks.
Stars: Johnny Olson, Ed McMahon, Tom Poston, Nipsey Russell
26. The Pointer Sisters in Paris (1985 TV Special)
59 min | Music
Director: David Mallet | Stars: The Pointer Sisters, Anita Pointer, June Pointer, Ruth Pointer
27. The Music Shop (1959– )
30 min | Music
Stars: Buddy Bregman, George Burns, Milton Berle, Bobby Darin
29. PM East (1961–1962)
Talk-Show
"PM East - PM West" was a late-night talk show hosted by Mike Wallace and Joyce Davidson in New York City (where the PM East portion originated) and San Francisco Chronicle television ... See full summary »
Stars: Mike Wallace, Terrence O'Flaherty, Joyce Davidson, Sam Cooke
30. Wonderful World (2019 Music Video)
4 min | Music
31. Seal: A Change Is Gonna Come (2008 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Director: Nabil Elderkin | Star: Seal
32. Rod Stewart: Having a Party, Unplugged (1994 Music Video)
5 min | Music
Rod Stewart performs in the music video "People Get Ready" from the album "Unplugged...and Seated" recorded for Warner Brothers Records. The music video begins with and introduction from ... See full summary »
Stars: Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood
33. Terence Trent D'Arby: A Change Is Gonna Come (1995 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Star: Terence Trent D'Arby
34. Shinehead: Chain Gang Rap (1988 Music Video)
5 min | Music
Shinehead performs in the music video "Chain Gang Rap" from the album "Unity" recorded for Elektra Records. The music video begins on a fast moving subway. Shinehead walks around the subway... See full summary »
Director: Andrew Doucette | Star: Shinehead
35.
American Bandstand (1952–1989)
Episode:
Episode #7.28
(1964)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Sam Cooke sings "(Ain't That) Good News?" Bobby Rydell sings "Make Me Forget."
Stars: Dick Clark, Sam Cooke, Charlie O'Donnell, Bobby Rydell
36.
The Arthur Murray Party (1950–1960)
Episode:
Episode #9.2
(1958)
Family, Music
Stars: Arthur Murray, Kathryn Murray, Sam Cooke, Arlene Dahl
37.
The Big Record (1957–1958)
Episode:
Episode #1.19
(1958)
Music
Stars: Patti Page, Sam Cooke, Xavier Cugat, Carol Haney
39.
The Guy Mitchell Show (1957–1958)
Episode:
Sam Cooke, Peggy King
(1957)
Music
Director: Kevin Joe Jonson | Stars: Guy Mitchell, Van Alexander, Sam Cooke, Ted Cappy Dancers
40.
The Merv Griffin Show (1962–1986)
Episode:
Sam Cooke, Dody Goodman, Betty Friedan
(1963)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Stars: Merv Griffin, Sam Cooke, Betty Friedan, Dody Goodman
41.
The Mike Douglas Show (1961–1982)
Episode:
Episode #3.117
(1964)
Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Joyce Brothers, Sam Cooke, Mike Douglas, Ellie Frankel Sextet
42.
Missing Links (1963–1964)
Episode:
Tom Poston/Nipsey Russell/Phyllis Kirk/guest Sam Cooke
(1964)
TV-G | Game-Show
Director: Ira Skutch | Stars: Dick Clark, Johnny Olson, Tom Poston, Sam Cooke
43.
Play Your Hunch (1958–1963)
Episode:
Episode dated 13 April 1961
(1961)
Family, Game-Show
Star: Sam Cooke
44.
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
Episode:
Jimmie Rodgers, Joe Bennett & the Sparkletones, Arthur Worsley, Anna Maria Alberghetti, Carol Burnett, the Latinos, Paul Anka, Sam Cooke
(1957)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Ed Sullivan, Anna Maria Alberghetti, Carla Alberghetti, Vittoria Alberghetti
45.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Betty White, Larry Storch, Harvey Lembeck, Gene Baylos, Bob Rollins Sam Cooke, The 4 Saints
(1962)
TV-G | 105 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stars: Johnny Carson, Skitch Henderson, Ed McMahon, Gene Baylos
46.
The Steve Allen Plymouth Show (1956–1960)
Episode:
Sam Cooke, Abbe Lane, Xavier Cugat, Johnny Haymer, Ward Bond, Robert Horton
(1958)
Comedy
Stars: Steve Allen, Ward Bond, Sam Cooke, Xavier Cugat
47.
The Steve Allen Plymouth Show (1956–1960)
Episode:
Sam Cooke, Peter Ustinov, Xavier Cugat & Abbe Lane, Bobby Rivera, Jill Corey, Tommy Leonetti, Virginia Gibson, Alan Copeland
(1958)
60 min | Comedy
Stars: Steve Allen, Sam Cooke, Alan Copeland, Jill Corey
48.
The Dick Clark Show (1958–1960)
Episode:
Episode #2.28
(1959)
TV-G | Family, Music
Stars: Frankie Avalon, Dick Clark, Sam Cooke, The Fleetwoods
49.
The Dick Clark Show (1958–1960)
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(1958)
TV-G | Family, Music
Stars: Bill Haley and the Comets, The Billy Williams Quartette, Dick Clark, Sam Cooke
50.
The Dick Clark Show (1958–1960)
Episode:
Episode #2.6
(1958)
TV-G | Family, Music
Stars: Dick Clark, The Applejacks, Sam Cooke, Danny and the Juniors