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1.
Comedy.TV (2010– )
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(2009)
Comedy
Stars: Whitney Cummings, Lisa Alvarado, Jeff Cesario, Tom Clark
Votes: 22
2. Lt. Dan Band: For the Common Good (2011)
Documentary, Music
"Lt. Dan Band: For The Common Good" is the award-winning feature-length documentary that transcends genres and celebrates America's heroes. This moving film chronicles the journey of ... See full summary »
Director: Jonathan Flora | Stars: Gary Sinise, Jon Voight, Robert Duvall, John Ratzenberger
Votes: 60
3. Rock Concert (1973–1980)
90 min | Music
Weekly late-night progressive rock bands, many very well known, with some soft-pop (later) and occasional comic routines.
Stars: Don Kirshner, Gary Mule Deer, The Village Idiots, Natural Gas
Votes: 114
4.
Unsung Hollywood (2014–2018)
Episode:
Tim Reid
(2016)
TV-PG | Documentary, Biography, History
Stars: Loni Anderson, Tom Dreesen, Trevon Facey, Susan Fales-Hill
Votes: 7
5. The Night Time Show with Stephen Kramer Glickman (2015–2017)
Talk-Show
A late night talk show set thousands of years in the future.
Stars: Stephen Kramer Glickman, Mike Black, Jonathan Kite, Rob Carlyle
Votes: 16
6. TV One's Roast and Toast: John Witherspoon (2009 TV Special)
44 min | Comedy
Director: Russ Parr | Stars: Mark Curry, Tommy Davidson, Tom Dreesen, Earthquake
Votes: 12
7.
The Comedy Store (2020)
Episode:
The Comedy Strike
(2020)
TV-MA | 58 min | Documentary, Comedy, History
The 1979 comedy strike saw Mitzi and The Store's comics enter one of the darkest moments in comedy history. But the club soon recovered to house incredible talents like the one and only Richard Pryor.
Director: Mike Binder | Stars: Ehsan Ahmad, Jack Albertson, Byron Allen, Tim Allen
Votes: 97
8. 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
9.
The Comedy Store (2020)
Episode:
Saw You Last Night on The Tonight Show
(2020)
TV-MA | 58 min | Documentary, Comedy, History
The Comedy Store's founding generation in the 1970s launched the careers of some of the most legendary comics of all time: Freddie Prinze, Richard Pryor, David Letterman, Jay Leno and more.
Director: Mike Binder | Stars: Jack Albertson, Byron Allen, Tim Allen, Jeff Altman
Votes: 112
10. 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: 11,498
11. Never Not Funny (2006 Podcast Series)
Not Rated | Comedy, Talk-Show
Eavesdrop on freewheeling conversations between comedian and TV personality Jimmy Pardo and his sometimes famous, always funny friends. Unscripted. Unedited. Unstoppable. Since 2006. It's ... See full summary »
Stars: Jimmy Pardo, Matt Belknap, Eliot Hochberg, Garon Cockrell
Votes: 22
12.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Ann-Margret/Robert Mitchum/Tom Dreesen/Joseph Sorrentino
(1978)
TV-G | Comedy, Talk-Show
Ann-Margret (The Cheap Detective (1978)); Robert Mitchum (Matilda (1978)); Tom Dreesen performs stand-up and is interviewed; Joseph N. Sorrentino (memoir "Up from Never").
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Tommy Newsom, Ann-Margret
Votes: 19
13. Columbo (1971–2003)
TV-PG | 100 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Los Angeles homicide detective Lieutenant Columbo uses his humble ways and ingenuous demeanor to winkle out even the most well-concealed of crimes.
Stars: Peter Falk, Mike Lally, John Finnegan, Bruce Kirby
Votes: 42,047
14. Match Game (1973–1990)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
The five-day-a-week syndicated successor to the popular CBS game show, where two could compete to match fill-in-the-blank phrases with those of the celebrities.
Stars: Gene Rayburn, Johnny Olson, Brett Somers, Richard Dawson
Votes: 2,480
15. WTF with Marc Maron (2009 Podcast Series)
Talk-Show
Marc Maron welcomes comedians, actors, directors, writers, authors, musicians and folks from all walks of life to his home for amazingly revealing conversations.
Stars: Marc Maron, Eddie Pepitone, Jim Earl, Matthew L. Weiss
Votes: 176
16.
Murder, She Wrote (1984–1996)
Episode:
The Days Dwindle Down
(1987)
TV-PG | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Jessica investigates the possibility that a recent parolee went to jail for a crime he didn't commit.
Director: Michael J. Lynch | Stars: Angela Lansbury, Richard Beymer, June Havoc, Art Hindle
Votes: 618
17. The Comedy Store (2020)
TV-MA | 58 min | Documentary, Comedy, History
This documentary series brings to life the legends, heartbreak and history created at The Comedy Store, which over the past 47 years has launched the careers of a breathtaking array of stars.
Stars: Jim Carrey, Bobby Lee, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings
Votes: 1,309
18. Live at Mister Kelly's (2021)
83 min | Documentary
Some of the biggest names in entertainment share how they got their start after performing at a legendary Chicago nightclub.
Director: Ted Bogosian | Stars: Joe Alterman, Warren Beatty, Sarah Berman, Shelley Berman
Votes: 81
19.
Late Show with David Letterman (1993–2015)
Episode:
Episode dated 31 August 2005
(2005)
TV-PG | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Late Show with David Letterman is an American late-night talk show hosted by David Letterman on CBS, the first iteration of the Late Show franchise.
Director: Jerry Foley | Stars: David Letterman, Tom Dreesen, Paul Shaffer, Thirty Seconds to Mars
Votes: 14
20. Soul Train (1971–2006)
TV-14 | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Created by music impresario Don Cornelius, Soul Train is an African-American focused music-dance television program that aired 35 years, primarily featuring performances by R&B, soul, funk, pop, and hip hop artists.
Stars: Don Cornelius, Diana Puskas, Queen Turner, Carole Creekmore
Votes: 681
21. Unsung Hollywood (2014–2018)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A series that profiles talented, influential black celebrities from Hollywood movies, television, comedy, and sports.
Stars: Gary Anthony Williams, Charnele Brown, Joe Torry, John Singleton
Votes: 98
22. WKRP in Cincinnati (1978–1982)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The misadventures of the staff of a struggling Top 40 rock radio station in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Stars: Gary Sandy, Gordon Jump, Loni Anderson, Howard Hesseman
Votes: 11,251
23. The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: George Burns (1978 TV Special)
90 min | Comedy
Legendary comedian George Burns is the subject roasted, on the heels of his successful "Oh, God!"
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Milton Berle, Joey Bishop, Amanda Blake, Ernest Borgnine
Votes: 80
24.
WKRP in Cincinnati (1978–1982)
Episode:
Changes
(1982)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
Herb decides it's time for a change in his wardrobe and enlists Jennifer to help him. Meanwhile, Venus is interviewed by Black Life magazine.
Director: Will Mackenzie | Stars: Gary Sandy, Gordon Jump, Loni Anderson, Richard Sanders
Votes: 130
25. Match Game PM (1975–1981)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show
A group of celebrities would be given a sentence with a missing word, which they would then have to fill in. The contestants would then give their own answer, and scored points according to how many celebrities gave the same answer.
Stars: Gene Rayburn, Johnny Olson, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly
Votes: 550
26. Show Business Is My Life, But I Can't Prove It (2022)
96 min | Documentary
The story of Gary Mule's oddball path in stand-up comedy. From his start in "show business" performing Johnny Cash covers at a South Dakota brothel, to his over 350 televised performances, ... See full summary »
Director: G.B. Shannon | Stars: Gary Mule Deer, Conan O'Brien, David Letterman, Steve Martin
Votes: 47
27. Sinatra: 80 Years My Way (1995 TV Special)
120 min | Documentary, Music
'Ol' Blue Eyes' eightieth birthday celebration; star-studded entertainment, tributes by a diverse company of guests, songs closely associated with Sinatra sung by vocalists and groups from ... See full summary »
Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Paula Abdul, Danny Aiello, Roseanne Barr, Tony Bennett
Votes: 107
28. King of Cool (2021)
107 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The story of Dean Martin.
Director: Tom Donahue | Stars: Dean Martin, Frankie Avalon, Jerry Blavat, Bill Boggs
Votes: 888
29. Sammy and Company (1975–1977)
Unrated | 90 min | Comedy, Music
Sammy and Company was a variety and talk-show program hosted by the American singer, dancer, and comedian Sammy Davis Jr. from 1975 to 1977.
Stars: Sammy Davis Jr., William B. Williams, George Rhodes, Lola Falana
Votes: 32
30. Late Night with David Letterman (1982–1993)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Popular late-night comedy/talk-show with host David Letterman, interviewing famous guests.
Stars: David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Bill Wendell, Calvert DeForest
Votes: 4,996
31. 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
32.
Touched by an Angel (1994–2003)
Episode:
Cry and You Cry Alone
(1998)
TV-G | Drama, Family, Fantasy
Maury and his comedy partner split their act years ago in anger, but now are being inducted into the Hall of Fame. They try to get along to perform an act for the induction ceremony, but argue about who is the real star.
Director: Gene Reynolds | Stars: Roma Downey, Della Reese, John Dye, Tom Dreesen
Votes: 45
33. Man on the Moon (1999)
R | 118 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
The life and career of legendary comedian Andy Kaufman.
Director: Milos Forman | Stars: Jim Carrey, Danny DeVito, Gerry Becker, Greyson Erik Pendry
Votes: 137,530 | Gross: $34.58M
34. Hot Potato (1984– )
30 min | Family, Game-Show
Two three-member teams always "three of a kind" competed to answer the results of a survey or a question with multiple answers on this "Family Feud" clone.
Stars: Bill Cullen, Charlie O'Donnell, Mindy Cohn, Martha Smith
Votes: 33
35. An Evening at the Improv (1981–1996)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Classic showcase for stand up comedy.
Stars: Budd Friedman, Bobby Collins, Rick Overton, Franklyn Ajaye
Votes: 151
36. Gabriel's Fire (1990–1991)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Thriller
A cop who's been sent to prison for killing his partner is freed by a lawyer who hires him as a private investigator.
Stars: James Earl Jones, Laila Robins, Madge Sinclair, Dylan Walsh
Votes: 168
37. The David Frost Show (1969–1972)
90 min | Talk-Show
American show featuring the popular British talk show host.
Stars: David Frost, Gerri Granger, Tiny Tim, Dana Valery
Votes: 248
38.
The Facts of Life (1979–1988)
Episode:
Atlantic City
(1986)
TV-PG | Comedy, Family
The girls' trip to Atlantic City reunites Jo with Flyman, the aspiring singer she met in Florida.
Director: John Bowab | Stars: Charlotte Rae, Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, Mindy Cohn
Votes: 56
39. Murder, She Wrote (1984–1996)
TV-PG | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Professional writer and amateur sleuth Jessica Fletcher uses her intellect, charm, and persistence to get to the bottom of every crime she encounters.
Stars: Angela Lansbury, William Windom, Ron Masak, Louis Herthum
Votes: 29,290
40. Rude Awakening (1998–2001)
TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy
Billie Frank used to be somewhat of a star in her day, but now she's all washed up. She tries to pick up the pieces of her life and move on. She meets a guy who lives in her apartment building and is also an alcoholic.
Stars: Sherilyn Fenn, Jonathan Penner, Lynn Redgrave, Rain Pryor
Votes: 2,926
41. Sinatra in Palm Springs (2018)
92 min | Documentary
Palm Springs, a small desert oasis 100 miles East of Los Angeles was Sinatra's true home for 50 years. During his brief yet turbulent marriage to Ava Gardner his Palm Springs home was ... See full summary »
Director: Leo Zahn | Stars: Barbara Sinatra, Tom Dreesen, David Cohen, Bruce Fessier
Votes: 142 | Gross: $0.09M
42. Spaceballs (1987)
PG | 96 min | Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi
A star-pilot for hire and his trusty sidekick must come to the rescue of a princess and save Planet Druidia from the clutches of the evil Spaceballs.
Director: Mel Brooks | Stars: Mel Brooks, John Candy, Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman
Votes: 206,641 | Gross: $38.12M
43. 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
44. Dinah! (1974–1980)
90 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Dinah's show premiered 9 September 1974 and continued through to 4 September 1981. She started out the 70's with Dinah's Place which usually featured one guest and was more of a home ... See full summary »
Stars: Dinah Shore, Charles Nelson Reilly, Betty White, Norm Crosby
Votes: 312
45. Late Show with David Letterman (1993–2015)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
The Late Show with David Letterman is an hour-long weeknight comedy and talk-show broadcast by CBS from the Ed Sullivan Theater on Broadway in New York City.
Stars: David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Alan Kalter, Biff Henderson
Votes: 14,297
46. Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Dan Haggerty (1977 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Dean Martin & Friends roast Dan Haggerty
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dean Martin, Dan Haggerty, Foster Brooks, Red Buttons
Votes: 30
47. The $10,000 Pyramid (1973–1991)
TV-PG | 30 min | Game-Show
Two contestants, each with a celebrity partner, must guess words from their partners' clues; then the roles are reversed. Winners face the pyramid.
Stars: Dick Clark, Bob Clayton, Jack Clark, Soupy Sales
Votes: 494
48. Beat the Clock (1979–1980)
TV-G | 30 min | Family, Game-Show
A revival of the classic game show featuring host Monty Hall. In this show, contestants are given unusal tasks to complete within a limited amount of time. Rather than requiring brain power... See full summary »
Stars: Monty Hall, Autumn Hargis, Cindee Appleton, Lisa Parkes
Votes: 51
49.
Murder, She Wrote (1984–1996)
Episode:
Dead Heat
(1985)
TV-PG | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Jessica goes to the races to watch her niece ride the winning horse but then the horse's disagreeable owner is murdered after a dispute.
Director: Peter Crane | Stars: Angela Lansbury, Priscilla Barnes, Ramon Bieri, Jack Carter
Votes: 452
50.
Sanford (1980–1981)
Episode:
Dinner at George's
(1980)
Comedy
Big spender Fred insists on taking Eve to her favorite Beverly Hills bistro, but gets his ego bruised when Eve plots to pay the check behind his back.
Directors: Sammy Davis Jr., Jim Drake | Stars: Redd Foxx, Dennis Burkley, Marguerite Ray, Nathaniel Taylor
Votes: 19