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1.
Flip (1970–1974)
Episode:
Episode #3.19
(1973)
Comedy, Music
Director: Tim Kiley | Stars: Flip Wilson, Ray Charles, The Committee, Phyllis Diller
Votes: 7
2. Celebrity Art Show (2008)
Documentary
What happens to that creative energy and the unrestricted, non self-censored, free-flow of ideas that reflects who we really are as we transition into adulthood? It seems that in this ... See full summary »
Director: Joel Miller | Stars: Helge Segrov, Don S. Davis, Phyllis Diller, Dean Dinning
Votes: 16
3. Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (1986 TV Special)
180 min | Family, Music
Director: Dick Schneider | Stars: Ed Begley Jr., Sawyer Brown, Nell Carter, Hank Cheyne
Votes: 12
4.
You Bet Your Life (1950–1961)
Episode:
Episode #8.19
(1958)
30 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show
Comic book storyline writer and future cartoon voice actor Jim MacGeorge, and nightclub performer Phyllis Diller, in her first-ever TV appearance, are among the guests.
Directors: Robert Dwan, Bernie Smith | Stars: Groucho Marx, George Fenneman, Jim MacGeorge, Phyllis Diller
Votes: 16
5. The 32th Annual Thalians Ball (1987 TV Special)
Reality-TV
Stars: Richard Anderson, Eric Braeden, Joan Collins, Tim Conway
Votes: 121
6.
Mad TV (1995–2016)
Episode:
Episode #3.18
(1998)
TV-14 | Comedy
Sketches: El Chevito, Scrint, Cabana Chat, Spice Girl Auditions, Corky and the JP: Too Fat to Rock and Roll, Grace Under the Influence, MADtv Encore: Tea 'n' A, Beer, Tucker N Perez.
Stars: Craig Anton, Will Sasso, Alex Borstein, Aries Spears
Votes: 36
7. The Best of the Ed Sullivan Show (1992–2022)
Music
Featuring iconic performances by groundbreaking artists from music, comedy, novelty, politics, sports, Broadway, dance, and opera. The Ed Sullivan Show is TV's longest running variety show. It ran on Sunday nights for 23 years.
Stars: Ed Sullivan, Ed Ames, Alan King, Liza Minnelli
Votes: 10
8. The Julie Andrews Hour (1972–1973)
60 min | Music
The Julie Andrews Hour was an entertaining television variety series starring Julie Andrews. Julie had amazing guests and great singing on her show.
Stars: Julie Andrews, Garrett Lewis, Gary Menteer, Jerry Trent
Votes: 153
9. Garage Sale Documentary (2013)
90 min | Documentary, Family, History
THE GARAGE SALE DOCUMENTARY 'The Last Free American Market Place' The first important social exploration of the American Garage Sale. In times of financial crisis, increasing numbers of ... See full summary »
Director: Jared Whitham | Stars: Phyllis Diller, Chris Dotson, William Maier, April Hava Shenkman
Votes: 7
10.
E! True Hollywood Story (1996– )
Episode:
Jerry Lewis
(2003)
TV-PG | 120 min | Documentary, Biography
Chronicling, the long career of Jerry Lewis. Interviews from co-stars, himself and, even discussed his ballooned weight.
Stars: Sandra Bernhard, Peter Bogdanovich, Charlie Callas, Phil Crowley
Votes: 20
11.
The Mouse Factory (1971–1973)
Episode:
Spooks and Magic
(1972)
Animation, Comedy, Family
Among other things in this Halloween-themed episode, Phyllis Diller owns a rooming house full of unwanted boarders. The house is full of ghosts and she hires Mickey, Donald and Goofy to remove them.
Director: Ward Kimball | Stars: Pinto Colvig, Phyllis Diller, Walt Disney, June Foray
Votes: 5
12. The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family
Television show featuring skits by Carol Burnett and her comedy troupe.
Stars: Carol Burnett, Vicki Lawrence, The Ernie Flatt Dancers, Harvey Korman
Votes: 7,308
13. Everyday (1978– )
30 min | Family
Pleasant daytime family show where singing, instrument playing and discussions and such would take place.
Stars: Stephanie Edwards, John Bennett Perry, Ron Howard, Rue McClanahan
Votes: 31
14.
Heroes of Comedy (1995–2003)
Episode:
Benny Hill
(1998)
Documentary, Comedy
Clips from The Benny Hill Show including jokes, sight gags, slapstick scenes and the wonderful Hill's Angels. With contributions from leading lady Louise English, Hill's Angel Sue Upton, and many others.
Director: Tom Atkinson | Stars: Benny Hill, Caroline Aherne, Steve Allen, Peter Charlesworth
Votes: 7
15. Jackie Gleason: American Scene Magazine (1962–1966)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Music
Jackie Gleason returns to the variety show format with his "American Scene Magazine". The official title of the show was, again, "The Jackie Gleason Show". Initially taped in New York City, after two seasons in 1964 moved to Miami Beach.
Stars: Jackie Gleason, The June Taylor Dancers, Johnny Olson, Sammy Spear and His Orchestra
Votes: 95
16. Boston Legal (2004–2008)
TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Boston Legal is a spin-off of the long-running David E. Kelley series The Practice (1997), following the exploits of former Practice character Alan Shore (James Spader) at the legal firm of Crane, Poole, and Schmidt.
Stars: James Spader, William Shatner, Candice Bergen, Rene Auberjonois
Votes: 50,041
17. 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: 4,243
18. What's My Line? (1950–1967)
30 min | Family, Game-Show
Four panelists must determine guests' occupations - and, in the case of famous guests, while blindfolded, their identity - by asking only "yes" or "no" questions.
Stars: John Daly, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf, Dorothy Kilgallen
Votes: 1,769
19. You Bet Your Life (1950–1961)
30 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show
Groucho Marx hosts a quiz show which features a series of competitive questions and a great deal of humourous conversation.
Stars: Groucho Marx, George Fenneman, Melinda Marx, Tuulikki Woods
Votes: 745
20. 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
21. 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: 102
22. Living the Still Life (2007 Video)
Documentary, Short
Director: Erik Boccio | Stars: Richard Barbadillo, Jason Barry, Patricia Belcher, Angel Boris Reed
Votes: 12
23.
227 (1985–1990)
Episode:
The Class of '90
(1990)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy
As Brenda prepares for graduation, Mary receives a lesson in plastic surgery from her hospital roommate, and Lester gives his father's girlfriend low points.
Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Marla Gibbs, Hal Williams, Alaina Reed-Hall, Helen Martin
Votes: 21
24. The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Kermit the Frog and his fellow Muppets put on a vaudeville show at their theatre, bringing in a famous celebrity to help out for each episode.
Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz
Votes: 26,244
25. Reading Rainbow (1983–2006)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
Levar Burton introduces young viewers to illustrated readings of children's literature and explores their related subjects.
Stars: LeVar Burton, Jennifer Betit Yen, Arnold Stang, Fred Newman
Votes: 5,145
26. The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2015)
TV-14 | 40 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Making a satire out of the entire Late Night Show concept Scotsman Craig Ferguson hosts his show with a robot skeleton and a "horse" as his sidekicks. The show features the stereotypical parts of a Late Show, but all in their own, raw way.
Stars: Craig Ferguson, Shadoe Stevens, Josh Robert Thompson, Joseph Bolter
Votes: 11,499
27. The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Lucille Ball (1975 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Legendary comedienne Lucille Ball is roasted by Jack Benny, Milton Berle, Foster Brooks, Rich Little, and Don Rickles among others.
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dean Martin, Lucille Ball, Jack Benny, Dan Rowan
Votes: 170
28. American Music Awards (1974 TV Special)
90 min | Music
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Smokey Robinson, Helen Reddy, Roger Miller, Lynn Anderson
Votes: 19
29.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
Liberace: Mr. Showmanship
(1995)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Stars: Liberace, Milton Berle, Robert Goulet, Debbie Reynolds
Votes: 113
30.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
Gypsy Rose Lee: Naked Ambition
(1996)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Gypsy Rose Lee become the most famous stripper in the world and as known as the Queen of Striptease. Feature interview of her only son and home movie clip of her.
Stars: Gypsy Rose Lee, Hugh Hefner, Erik Lee Preminger, Steve Allen
Votes: 109
31.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
Carol Burnett: A Woman of Character
(2007)
TV-PG | Documentary, Biography, History
At 10pm every Saturday night, in living rooms and bedrooms across the country, Americans watched The Carol Burnett Show. For 11 years, this wacky performer yelled like Tarzan and won our hearts, with her edgy always sympathetic characters.
Director: Kyra Thompson | Stars: Carol Burnett, Betty White, Kenny Solms, Tim Conway
Votes: 157
32.
Pioneers of Television (2008–2019)
Episode:
Game Shows
(2008)
TV-PG | 55 min | Documentary, History
Game shows existed long before TV and were popular on radio. Producer Mark Goodson created a national sensation with Stop the Music which offered a huge prize to a randomly selected ... See full summary »
Director: Steve Boettcher | Stars: Steve Allen, Bob Barker, Jack Barry, Pat Carroll
Votes: 23
33. The Daily Show (1996– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
A comedy news show featuring humorous takes on top stories.
Stars: Jon Stewart, Trevor Noah, Stephen Colbert, Roy Wood Jr.
Votes: 48,191
34. The Dick Cavett Show (1968–1988)
TV-G | 90 min | Music, Talk-Show
This particular series combines several "The Dick Cavett Show" on ABC: ABC This Morning/The Dick Cavett Show ABC Daytime March 1968 - January 1969 The Dick Cavett Show ABC Primetime May 1969 - September 1969 The Dick Cavett Show ABC Late Night December 1969 - January 1975 The Dick Cavett Show ABC Late Night September - December 1986
Stars: Dick Cavett, Bobby Rosengarden, Fred Foy, Mort Sahl
Votes: 944
35. 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
36. 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
37. The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Bob Hope (1974 TV Special)
48 min | Comedy
Dean Martin hosts a star studded celebrity roast of Bob Hope.
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dean Martin, Bob Hope, Flip Wilson, James Stewart
Votes: 164
38. 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
39. Dawn French's Girls Who Do: Comedy (2006– )
29 min | Documentary, Comedy
Stars: Dawn French, Julie Walters, Eric Jacobson, Sarah Silverman
Votes: 47
40. Hip! Edgy! Quirky! (2002)
Comedy
Director: Mark Haller-Wade | Stars: Phyllis Diller, Mark Fite, Jim Holmes, Joan Rivers
Votes: 16
41.
Dream On (1990–1996)
Episode:
Oral Sex, Lies and Videotape
(1993)
Not Rated | 60 min | Comedy
Martin accidentally videotapes a famous TV child entertainer receiving oral sex in an alley. He means not to make a big deal out of it but then he ends up being accused in one big fat trial with nationwide coverage.
Director: John Landis | Stars: Brian Benben, Chris Demetral, Denny Dillon, Wendie Malick
Votes: 48
42.
Dawn French's Girls Who Do: Comedy (2006– )
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2006)
29 min | Documentary, Comedy
Dawn French, interviews her favorite comediennes and asks about their upbringing, family life, entree into comedy, routines for generating material, whether they hang out with other funny ... See full summary »
Director: Jon Blair | Stars: Dawn French, Catherine Tate, Julie Walters, Victoria Wood
Votes: 13
43. 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: 13,795
44. American Masters (1985– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Documentary series focusing on great American artists and personalities.
Stars: Martin Scorsese, Peter Bogdanovich, Tony Bennett, Dick Cavett
Votes: 1,171
45. Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Sammy Davis Jr. (1975 TV Special)
51 min | Comedy
Sammy Davis Jr. Is roasted on the Dean Martin Celebrity Roast. Featured roasters include Foster Brooks, Milton Berle, Freddie Prinze, and Don Rickles.
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Freddie Prinze, Don Rickles
Votes: 80
46. 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
47. The Bobby Darin Show (1973– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music
The Bobby Darin Show aired on NBC-TV in 1973, the same year of Bobby's untimely passing. The thirteen shows represent the last chapter in the career of an iconic artist who would span ... See full summary »
Stars: Bobby Darin, Richard Bakalyan, Roger Carroll, Geoff Edwards
Votes: 39
48. The Bob Hope Vietnam Christmas Show (1966 TV Special)
Documentary, Comedy, Music
Stars: Bob Hope, Carroll Baker, Les Brown, Anita Bryant
Votes: 47
49. The Beautiful Phyllis Diller Show (1968)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Stars: Phyllis Diller, Norm Crosby, Rip Taylor, Goldie Hawn
Votes: 24
50. Bob Hope: The First 90 Years (1993 TV Movie)
Documentary, Biography, Comedy
Bob Hope is honored on his 90th birthday.
Director: Allan Kartun | Stars: Bob Hope, Paula Abdul, Army Archerd, Lucie Arnaz
Votes: 65