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1.
The Milton Berle Show (1966–1967)
Episode:
Episode #1.5
(1966)
Music, Comedy
Stars: Milton Berle, Bette Davis, George Hamilton, Virginia Ann Lee
Votes: 111
3.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
Sammy's Visit
(1972)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
The classic tale about the time Sammy Davis Jr. stopped by to visit the Bunkers. It begins with a briefcase he left in Archie's cab ... and ends with the kiss of infamy.
Director: John Rich | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 549
4. Here's Hollywood (1960–1962)
30 min | Talk-Show
Hollywood celebrities are interviewed, often at their homes.
Stars: Dean Miller, Helen O'Connell, Jack Linkletter, Joanne Jordan
Votes: 169
5. 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: 4,247
6. 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
7. The Lloyd Thaxton Show (1961–1968)
60 min | Music
Teen dance show hosted by DJ Lloyd Thaxton. Show was 1hr long and featured various rock groups.
Stars: Lloyd Thaxton, Rory O'Connor, April Stevens, Nino Tempo
Votes: 23
8. The New Steve Allen Show (1961–1965)
48 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
It was a show basically about laughing until you were in tears, or just falling down, doubling over with laughter...a show for the whole family, with some of the funniest comic people on ... See full summary »
Stars: Steve Allen, Louis Nye, Johnny Jacobs, Les Brown and His Band of Renown
Votes: 95
9. The Mouse Factory (1971–1973)
30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Classic Disney cartoons are presented, with each episode featuring a different theme and celebrity host.
Stars: Johnny Brown, Jim Backus, Wally Cox, Kurt Russell
Votes: 103
10. All in the Family (1971–1979)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
A working class man constantly squabbles with his family over the important issues of the day.
Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 18,704
11. Ellery Queen (1975–1976)
TV-PG | 100 min | Crime, Drama, Family
The son of a police detective solves baffling crimes.
Stars: Jim Hutton, David Wayne, Tom Reese, John Hillerman
Votes: 1,563
12.
Playboy After Dark (1969–1970)
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(1969)
Comedy, Music
This show is heavy on talk and stand up comics. Roman Polanski and Sharon Tate are the central figures as Hef talks violence in movies with Polanski and its influence on audiences, a ... See full summary »
Director: Bill Foster | Stars: Don Adams, The Collectors, Chris Cranston, Vic Damone
Votes: 21
13. The Tonight Show Starring Jack Paar (1957–1962)
105 min | Comedy, Family, Talk-Show
Originally airing during late-night, Tonight Starring Jack Paar was an American talk show hosted by Jack Paar under the Tonight Show franchise from 1957 to 1962. After 1959, it was officially known as The Jack Paar Show.
Stars: Hugh Downs, Jose Melis, Jack Paar, Cliff Arquette
Votes: 324
14. That's Life (1968–1969)
60 min | Comedy, Musical
The life and love of a young couple is told through a series of monologues, sketches, and song-and-dance routines. Each episode followed how they met and fell in love, and then their ... See full summary »
Stars: Robert Morse, E.J. Peaker, Kay Medford, Shelley Berman
Votes: 94
15. The Steve Allen Show (1968–1971)
90 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stars: Steve Allen, Jayne Meadows, Pat Harrington Jr., Bob Einstein
Votes: 32
16. The Jack Paar Program (1962–1965)
60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
This was a variety show, hosted by Jack Paar, that had live and filmed interviews with famous people; comedy and musical acts; and home movies of trips Paar took with his wife Miriam and his teenage daughter Randy.
Stars: Jack Paar, Jose Melis, Jim G. Lucas, Jonathan Winters
Votes: 232
17. The John Gary Show (1966– )
60 min | Comedy, Music
Singer John Gary was the star and the host of this summer variety show that was filling in during the summer of 1966 for the Danny Kaye Show. It was a balanced mix of Music and Comedy. Two ... See full summary »
Stars: John Gary, Avery Schreiber, Tim Conway, Joanie Sommers
Votes: 15
18.
The Golden Girls (1985–1992)
Episode:
Valentine's Day
(1989)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
The girls' Valentine's Day dates all stand them up, so they sit around, eat cheesecake, and look back at memorable Valentine's Days past.
Director: Terry Hughes | Stars: Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty
Votes: 469
19. The Golden Girls (1985–1992)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Four previously married women live together in Miami, sharing their various experiences together and enjoying themselves despite hard times.
Stars: Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty
Votes: 47,351
20. Get Smart (1965–1970)
TV-G | 25 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Maxwell Smart, a highly intellectual but bumbling spy working for the CONTROL agency, battles the evil forces of rival spy agency KAOS with the help of his competent partner Agent 99.
Stars: Don Adams, Barbara Feldon, Edward Platt, Robert Karvelas
Votes: 13,813
21. That Regis Philbin Show (1964–1965)
90 min | Music, Talk-Show
Regis Philbin, television's newest star, makes his debut as a national personality tonight on a 90-minute entertainment-variety program.
Stars: Eartha Kitt, Regis Philbin, Don Rickles, Shelley Berman
Votes: 57
22. 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
23. The Vin Scully Show (1973)
30 min | Talk-Show
Vin Scully, the Dodger sportscaster hosts a daily conversation and entertainment show with the H.B. Barnum Orchestra. Produced by "Laugh In" producer Paul Keyes, the CBS series was an ... See full summary »
Stars: Vin Scully, Red Buttons, Ernest Borgnine, Walter Matthau
Votes: 11
24.
The Golden Girls (1985–1992)
Episode:
My Brother, My Father
(1988)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
When Sophia's brother Angelo, a priest, comes to visit, she makes Dorothy and Stan pretend that they are still married.
Director: Terry Hughes | Stars: Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty
Votes: 512
25.
St. Elsewhere (1982–1988)
Episode:
No Chemo, Sabe?
(1987)
TV-PG | Comedy, Drama
The artificial-hear press refuses to speak to the press; Auschlander wonders about his last days on Earth; Fiscus visits his father during his suspension; sparks fly between Novino and a man called Pee Wee.
Director: Eric Laneuville | Stars: William Daniels, Norman Lloyd, Ronny Cox, Bonnie Bartlett
Votes: 35
26. Sledge Hammer! (1986–1988)
TV-PG | 30 min | Action, Comedy
The adventures of a deranged and dumb police detective who always looks for the most violent solution to any problem.
Stars: David Rasche, Anne-Marie Martin, Harrison Page, Leslie Morris
Votes: 7,538
27. The Dean Martin Show (1965–1974)
TV-PG | Comedy, Music
Dean Martin hosts, with several celebrities as guests. There are musical acts and comedy sketches that break down comedy, racial, and sexual barriers all at the same time.
Stars: Dean Martin, The Dingaling Sisters, Ken Lane, Lou Jacobi
Votes: 1,431
28. 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: 1,393
29. The Hollywood Palace (1964–1970)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Various guest hosts present a musical variety show.
Stars: Bing Crosby, Dick Tufeld, Mitchell Ayres Orchestra, Mitchell Ayres
Votes: 321
30. The Milton Berle Show (1966–1967)
60 min | Music, Comedy
Amidst a huge publicity blitz by ABC-TV (including an iron-clad, long term contract) and considerable speculation as to whether he could win over the Baby Boomers as he had their parents, ... See full summary »
Stars: Virginia Ann Lee, Milton Berle, Irving Benson, Donna Loren
Votes: 179
31.
Inside TV Land (2000–2005)
Episode:
Inside TV Land: Get Smart
(2001)
60 min
A one-hour documentary about the comedian Don Adams and his landmark television show Get Smart.
Director: Daniel Snyder | Stars: Don Adams, Stacey Adams, Steve Allen, Nancy E. Barr
Votes: 42
32.
Too Close for Comfort (1980–1987)
Episode:
Rafkin's Bum
(1981)
TV-PG | Comedy
A bum shows up and says that he and their previous tenant were close. However, he appears not to know that their tenant was a transvestite and they don't tell him. When he leaves something ... See full summary »
Director: Russ Petranto | Stars: Ted Knight, Nancy Dussault, Deborah Van Valkenburgh, Lydia Cornell
Votes: 27
33. St. Elsewhere (1982–1988)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
The lives and work of the staff of St. Eligius Hospital, an old and disrespected Boston teaching hospital.
Stars: Ed Begley Jr., Howie Mandel, David Morse, Christina Pickles
Votes: 5,226
34. Laugh-In (1967–1973)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music
The original rapid fire sketch comedy show.
Stars: Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Gary Owens, Ruth Buzzi
Votes: 3,668
35. The Jackie Gleason Show (1966–1970)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Musical
Jackie Gleason's last weekly variety series, which alternated between regular variety hours with big name guest stars and musical remakes of old "The Honeymooners" sketches.
Stars: Jackie Gleason, Johnny Olson, The June Taylor Dancers, Sammy Spear and His Orchestra
Votes: 309
36.
Batman (1966–1968)
Episode:
The Yegg Foes in Gotham
(1966)
TV-G | 25 min | Action, Crime, Fantasy
When the lease payment for Gotham City fails to be made on time, possession of the city falls into the hands of Egghead. Chaos ensues as the villain fires Commissioner Gordon and bans the ... See full summary »
Director: George Waggner | Stars: Adam West, Burt Ward, Alan Napier, Neil Hamilton
Votes: 396
37.
The Golden Girls (1985–1992)
Episode:
The Monkey Show
(1991)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
As soon as Dorothy frees herself of Stan, her sister Gloria shows up and Dorothy catches her sleeping with Stan. In the meantime, Rose and Blanche hold a telethon to save a local lighthouse when a hurricane blows in.
Director: Lex Passaris | Stars: Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty
Votes: 486
38. 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: 1,563
39. 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
40. The Danny Kaye Show (1963–1967)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Primary focus on the multi-talented Kaye - singing and dancing his way through comedy skits and monologues - assisted by semi-regular guests, singers, dancers and orchestra.
Stars: Danny Kaye, Sally Stevens, Harvey Korman, Joyce Van Patten
Votes: 211
41.
McMillan & Wife (1971–1977)
Episode:
Aftershock
(1975)
TV-PG | 120 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Mac and Sally waffle about whether or not to sell their house, especially after a break-in, Mac's surprise birthday party, an earthquake, a skeleton, spies and con men, and stolen jewels.
Director: Harry Falk | Stars: Rock Hudson, Susan Saint James, John Schuck, Nancy Walker
Votes: 120
42. The Snoop Sisters (1972–1974)
90 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
A spinster and her widowed sister, who are also mystery writers, try to solve mysterious murders.
Stars: Helen Hayes, Mildred Natwick, Lou Antonio, Bert Convy
Votes: 451
43. The Game Game (1969– )
Game-Show
Stars: James MacKrell, Richard Dawson, Nancy Kulp, Louis Nye
Votes: 18
44.
Ellery Queen (1975–1976)
Episode:
The Adventure of the Judas Tree
(1976)
TV-PG | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Family
A wealthy man is murdered, and the killer hangs his body from a tree, emulating Judas Iscariot.
Director: Walter Doniger | Stars: Jim Hutton, David Wayne, Dana Andrews, Bill Dana
Votes: 111
45.
Laugh-In (1967–1973)
Episode:
Guest Starring Kate Smith, Vincent Price and Rich Little
(1968)
TV-PG | 52 min | Comedy, Music
Sketches include Alan & Kate's casanova runners, Dan & Dick look back at the '68 election, Kate presents Stranger than Truth, If they married jokes, The fat lady sings, Dan & Dick introduce... See full summary »
Director: Gordon Wiles | Stars: Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Kate Smith, Vincent Price
Votes: 60
46.
Too Close for Comfort (1980–1987)
Episode:
A Matter of Degree
(1982)
TV-PG | Comedy
Sara decides to pursue a job on a TV talk show instead of getting her college degree.
Directors: Earl Barret, Nancy Heydorn | Stars: Ted Knight, Nancy Dussault, Deborah Van Valkenburgh, Lydia Cornell
Votes: 21
47. The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964–1968)
TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
The two top Agents of the United Network Command for Law and Enforcement (U.N.C.L.E.) fight the enemies of peace, particularly the forces of T.H.R.U.S.H.
Stars: Robert Vaughn, David McCallum, Leo G. Carroll, John Herman Shaner
Votes: 6,275
48. Biography (1987– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The life stories of various historical figures and celebrities are told.
Stars: Jack Perkins, Peter Graves, Harry Smith, Robert J. Thompson
Votes: 2,088
49. The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (1988–1989)
60 min | Comedy
Tom and Dick Smothers return to TV in this revival of the traditional variety show, mixing comedy skits, stand-up routines and musical numbers. Joining the Smothers each week were a number of aspiring young talents and veteran performers.
Stars: Tom Smothers, Dick Smothers, Jim Stafford, Pat Paulsen
Votes: 89
50. The Barbara McNair Show (1969–1971)
60 min | Music
McNair became one of the first Black women to host her own TV variety show; it ran three seasons and featured big names like Sonny and Cher, The Righteous Brothers, Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis, and more. McNair often sang on the show.
Stars: Barbara McNair, Ronald Long, Rich Little, The Cowsills
Votes: 36