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1. Meet the Stars #3: Variety Reel #1 (1941)
9 min | Documentary, Short
A "Kid Fashion Show" offers stars' offspring modeling moppet clothes, while proud parents look on; "Between Scenes at Republic Studio, " "Louella Parsons' Ranch" and "Redbook Award at Ciro's" round out the reel.
Director: Harriet Parsons | Stars: Harriet Parsons, Gracie Allen, Edward Arnold, Mary Astor
Votes: 24
2. Straightaway (1961–1962)
30 min | Adventure
Scott and Clipper are partners in the Straightaway Garage, where they design, build, and service racing cars.
Stars: Brian Kelly, John Ashley, Asa Maynor, Robert Blake
Votes: 33
3.
Wagon Train (1957–1965)
Episode:
The Barnaby West Story
(1963)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
Bill meets young Barnaby West, who claims he is traveling west to see his father, a famous frontiersman. Bill invites him to join the wagon train. But he and the others wonder just how much, if any, of young Barnaby's story is really true.
Director: Virgil W. Vogel | Stars: John McIntire, Michael Burns, Terry Wilson, Frank McGrath
Votes: 67
4. King of Diamonds (1961–1962)
30 min | Adventure, Crime, Drama
John King, the two-fisted, globe-trotting chief of security for the world's diamond industry, travels the world battling jewel thieves and gem smugglers. Assisted by his young protégé, ... See full summary »
Stars: Broderick Crawford, Ray Hamilton, Art Gilmore, Joan Tabor
Votes: 40
5.
The Andy Griffith Show (1960–1968)
Episode:
Opie's Charity
(1960)
TV-G | 26 min | Comedy, Family
Pride in what other people think presents itself to Andy two-fold when he hears that Opie gave only a measly three cents to a school charity fund, and when a two-years-dead husband walks up to say hello.
Director: Don Weis | Stars: Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Don Knotts, Stuart Erwin
Votes: 515
6. 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: 17,049
7. The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
TV-G | 120 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
A Disney-produced anthology covering many different genres.
Stars: Walt Disney, Paul Frees, Clarence Nash, Slim Pickens
Votes: 2,295
8. 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
9.
Gunsmoke (1955–1975)
Episode:
Killer at Large
(1966)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
In Matt's absence, Festus is accused of drawing first on a drunken man. Though innocent, Festus leaves town to avoid Matt having to arrest him, and takes refuge across the border with a widow and her son.
Director: Marc Daniels | Stars: James Arness, Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake, Ken Curtis
Votes: 201
10.
Perry Mason (1957–1966)
Episode:
The Case of the Posthumous Painter
(1961)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Jack Culross decides to fake his suicide to increase the value of his paintings. His wife leaves the country so he is able to finish his unfinished work with the assistance of his agent. His wife returns only to be charged with his murder.
Director: Bernard L. Kowalski | Stars: Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Hopper, William Talman
Votes: 296
11. 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: 11,891
12. 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: 1,664
13.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
Moochie of the Little League: Wrong Way Moochie
(1959)
Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
With a new baseball field and the possibility to be on the All-Star game, Moochie's parents has other plans--a vacation trip.
Director: William Beaudine | Stars: Kevin Corcoran, Reginald Owen, Alan Hale Jr., Frances Rafferty
Votes: 29
14.
Perry Mason (1957–1966)
Episode:
The Case of the Impetuous Imp
(1965)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Diana Carter is rescued from the water by Perry and Paul after stealing a message in a bottle from her dead aunt's home. She believes her aunt's husband murdered her. Perry defends her for theft but, when the man is killed, she is charged.
Director: Arthur Marks | Stars: Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Hopper, William Talman
Votes: 237
15. Gunsmoke (1955–1975)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
Marshal Matt Dillon keeps the peace in rough-and-tumble Dodge City.
Stars: James Arness, Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake, Ken Curtis
Votes: 8,786
16. The Untouchables (1959–1963)
50 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Special Agent Eliot Ness and his elite team of incorruptable agents battle organized crime in 1930s Chicago.
Stars: Robert Stack, Walter Winchell, Nicholas Georgiade, Paul Picerni
Votes: 3,085
17. The Defenders (1961–1965)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama
A father and son lawyer duo take a variety of cases that often deal with the important issues of the day.
Stars: E.G. Marshall, Robert Reed, Polly Rowles, Ossie Davis
Votes: 504
18. I've Got a Secret (1952–1967)
TV-G | 30 min | Family, Game-Show
A group of panelists try to guess a guest's secret.
Stars: John Cannon, Henry Morgan, Bill Cullen, Garry Moore
Votes: 566
19.
The Big Valley (1965–1969)
Episode:
Explosion!: Part 2
(1967)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
The forest fire continues to advance toward Stockton. With no one else able to help, Jarrod, Nick and Heath prepare to meet the fire with nitroglycerin.
Director: Virgil W. Vogel | Stars: Richard Long, Peter Breck, Lee Majors, Linda Evans
Votes: 91
20.
Green Acres (1965–1971)
Episode:
Never Look a Gift Tractor in the Mouth
(1966)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Lisa wants to surprise Oliver with a new tractor for his birthday. To keep it out of sight, she has it delivered to the Ziffels' farm. The old couple mistakes it for a gift from Mrs. ... See full summary »
Director: Richard L. Bare | Stars: Eddie Albert, Eva Gabor, Tom Lester, Hank Patterson
Votes: 130
21.
Perry Mason (1957–1966)
Episode:
The Case of the Double-Entry Mind
(1962)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Perry's friend Beth Sandover is in a strained marriage so she asks Perry for help. When the woman who took her job is murdered, she is charged as her husband tries to preserve the $201,000 he embezzled from the company where they worked.
Director: Allen H. Miner | Stars: Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Hopper, William Talman
Votes: 289
22. National Velvet (1960– )
30 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Velvet Brown lives on a dairy farm with her parents Martha and Herbert, her brother Donald, her sister Edwina, and ex-jockey Mi Taylor; Edwina has a boyfriend named Teddy. Velvet owns a ... See full summary »
Stars: Lori Martin, Ann Doran, James McCallion, Arthur Space
Votes: 128
23. Armstrong Circle Theatre (1950–1963)
60 min | Drama
Documentary dramas, plays that were based on true stories, were the forte of Armstrong Circle Theater. Many movie actors and actresses got their start here.
Stars: Douglas Edwards, Sandy Becker, Bob Sherry, John Cameron Swayze
Votes: 123
24. Pursuit (1958–1959)
60 min | Drama
A short-lived anthology series, with a running theme. Each episode focused on a person or group that was being pursued. Charles Russell and Eva Wolas shared the role of the producer, while ... See full summary »
Stars: Joan Bennett, Dennis Hopper, Rip Torn, John Cassavetes
Votes: 50
25. The Hollywood Gad-About (1934)
11 min | Documentary, Short
A parade highlights the Screen Actors Guild's Film Stars Frolic, hosted by Walter Winchell as Master of Ceremonies. The Royal Canadian Mounted parade; William Gargan, Gary Cooper and his ... See full summary »
Stars: Walter Winchell, Mary Astor, Sy Bartlett, Billy Barty
Votes: 8
26.
The Big Valley (1965–1969)
Episode:
Explosion!: Part 1
(1967)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
A forest fire is heading toward Stockton. The Barkley's and other wealthy landowners plan to hire a "firestopper".
Director: Virgil W. Vogel | Stars: Richard Long, Peter Breck, Lee Majors, Linda Evans
Votes: 90
27.
The Virginian (1962–1971)
Episode:
Yesterday's Timepiece
(1967)
TV-PG | 75 min | Western
Stacey buys a gold watch that may have belonged to his dead dad. It sets him off on a journey to find the truth about his parents' deaths. He meets an orphaned girl who owned the watch and is curious about her parents who she never knew.
Director: Abner Biberman | Stars: Charles Bickford, Doug McClure, Clu Gulager, Don Quine
Votes: 64
28. The Greatest Show on Earth (1963–1964)
60 min | Drama, Family
Johnny Slate is the big boss who successfully keeps the circus running as it moves from town to town. He manages to deal with the unexpected frequently and uses Otto King, the accountant, as a sounding board.
Stars: Jack Palance, Stuart Erwin, Buck Taylor, Buddy Lewis
Votes: 147
29. Vacation Playhouse (1963–1967)
30 min | Drama, Comedy, Crime
Summer replacement show featuring pilot programs that had not been sold.
Stars: Darryl Hickman, Dwayne Hickman, Pat Crowley, Soupy Sales
Votes: 64
30.
Dr. Kildare (1961–1966)
Episode:
Take Care of My Little Girl
(1965)
60 min | Drama
A feckless would-be songwriter must face up to his responsibilities when his young daughter becomes seriously ill.
Director: Alf Kjellin | Stars: Richard Chamberlain, Raymond Massey, Larry Blyden, Gail Kobe
Votes: 13
31.
The Stu Erwin Show (1950–1955)
Episode:
Problem Party
(1950)
30 min | Comedy
Jackie steals the school's skeleton the same day Mrs. Bracker complains to Stu about kids' pranks and crazy parties. The skeleton is to scare the guests at the Erwin gathering but a couple of mishaps change who gets frightened.
Director: Howard Bretherton | Stars: Stuart Erwin, June Collyer, Willie Best, Margaret Hamilton
Votes: 13
32. The Virginian (1962–1971)
TV-PG | 75 min | Western
Personable Western series based in Wyoming from the 1890s onward.
Stars: Doug McClure, James Drury, Lee J. Cobb, Sara Lane
Votes: 3,174
33. The Big Valley (1965–1969)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
The Wild West adventures of the Barkley family in California's San Joaquin Valley.
Stars: Richard Long, Peter Breck, Lee Majors, Linda Evans
Votes: 3,555
34. Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall (1948–1967)
60 min | Music
Perry Como was an American Singer, who got his start on NBC Radio. In 1948, Because of his popularity, The cameras were simply brought into the radio studio to televise the radio broadcast ... See full summary »
Stars: Perry Como, Mitchell Ayres Orchestra, The Ray Charles Singers, Mitchell Ayres
Votes: 120
35. Crossroads (1955–1957)
30 min | Drama
The anthology series dramatized the lives of clergymen of all faiths and the problems they faced in both their professional and personal lives.
Stars: Ray Teal, Robert Carson, Frank J. Scannell, Douglass Dumbrille
Votes: 93
36. A Pair of Tights (1929)
20 min | Short, Comedy
Two girls are invited to dinner by the tight boss of the boyfriend of one of them. On the way they stop for a cheap ice-cream, but swinging doors, ventilators, policemen, and a brat make ... See full summary »
Director: Hal Yates | Stars: Anita Garvin, Marion Byron, Edgar Kennedy, Stuart Erwin
Votes: 155
37. Wagon Train (1957–1965)
TV-PG | 75 min | Western
Stories of the journeys of a wagon train as it leaves post-Civil War Missouri on its way to California through the plains, deserts, and Rocky Mountains.
Stars: Frank McGrath, Terry Wilson, Robert Horton, John McIntire
Votes: 3,756
38. The Farmer's Daughter (1963–1966)
30 min | Comedy
Katrin Holstrum seeks the help of Congressman Glen Morley just when she needs a governess for her sons Steve and Danny. Morley hires Katy and her solutions contrast with the complicated shapes of the refined Glen.
Stars: Inger Stevens, William Windom, Cathleen Nesbitt, Mickey Sholdar
Votes: 306
39. Meet the Stars #6: Stars at Play (1941)
9 min | Documentary, Short
Jane Withers entertains her teenage friends with archery and jitterbug dancing; Cesar Romero and Patricia Morison play backgammon; Rita Hayworth supervises the building of her new home; ... See full summary »
Director: Harriet Parsons | Stars: Harriet Parsons, Jane Withers, Cesar Romero, Patricia Morison
Votes: 56
40.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
Moochie of the Little League: A Diamond Is a Boy's Best Friend
(1959)
Unrated | 94 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
A young newspaper boy who is on a Little League team works hard to persuade an elderly Englishman, with whom he had a previous run-in, to donate land for a baseball diamond.
Director: William Beaudine | Stars: Kevin Corcoran, Reginald Owen, Alan Hale Jr., Frances Rafferty
Votes: 71
41. Father Knows Best (1954–1960)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The popular radio show comes to life in this hit sitcom about a wise family man, Jim Anderson, his common-sense wife Margaret and their children Betty, Bud and Kathy.
Stars: Robert Young, Lauren Chapin, Jane Wyatt, Billy Gray
Votes: 2,644
42. The Donna Reed Show (1958–1966)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family
A loving mother and wife deals with situations and problems of a middle-class family in the late 1950s and the early 1960s.
Stars: Donna Reed, Paul Petersen, Carl Betz, Shelley Fabares
Votes: 1,896
43. Ripcord (1961–1963)
30 min | Adventure
A skydiver and a pilot, on their private airplane, are placed in unusual situations where their special skills and abilities are needed, leading them on exciting adventures from chasing dangerous criminals to performing difficult rescues.
Stars: Larry Pennell, Ken Curtis, Shug Fisher, Paul Comi
Votes: 179
44. Our Man Higgins (1962–1963)
30 min | Comedy
Alice and Duncan MacRoberts are looking forward to an unexpected inheritance from Scotland but then are surprised when it's a servant. Higgins is a prim butler who lends a hand with the ... See full summary »
Stars: Stanley Holloway, Audrey Totter, Frank Maxwell, Rickey Kelman
Votes: 41
45.
The Untouchables (1959–1963)
Episode:
The Floyd Gibbons Story
(1962)
52 min | Action, Crime, Drama
When newspaper man Carlton Edmunds is gunned down on the street, the police and his friends initially think it's a case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Eliot Ness and his men... See full summary »
Director: Robert Butler | Stars: Robert Stack, Scott Brady, Dorothy Malone, Stuart Erwin
Votes: 53
46. Bonanza (1959–1973)
TV-PG | 49 min | Western
The Wild West adventures of Ben Cartwright and his sons as they run and defend their Nevada ranch while helping the surrounding community.
Stars: Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker, Pernell Roberts
Votes: 11,042
47. Green Acres (1965–1971)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
A New York City attorney and his wife attempt to live as genteel farmers in the bizarre community of Hooterville.
Stars: Eddie Albert, Eva Gabor, Tom Lester, Pat Buttram
Votes: 7,658
48. The Party's Over (1934)
Approved | 68 min | Adventure, Comedy, Musical
Bruce Blakely, a meek, mild-mannered certified public accountant, finally gets fed up with his money-grubbing family sponging off of him, and decides to partake of a different side and slice of life. A blonde secretary helps guide him.
Director: Walter Lang | Stars: Stuart Erwin, Ann Sothern, Arline Judge, Chick Chandler
Votes: 28
49.
Father Knows Best (1954–1960)
Episode:
Family Contest
(1960)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Hoping to win a free trip to Hawaii, the Andersons enter a family-photo contest.
Director: Peter Tewksbury | Stars: Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray
Votes: 31
50. Dr. Kildare (1961–1966)
60 min | Drama
The dramatic relationship between a young medical intern and his surgeon mentor.
Stars: Richard Chamberlain, Raymond Massey, Lee Kurty, Jean Inness
Votes: 993