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1.
The Loretta Young Show (1953–1961)
Episode:
Little League
(1956)
30 min | Drama
Tommy Kirk returns, this time as a youngster with his heart set on qualifying for a little league baseball team.
Director: Richard Morris | Stars: Loretta Young, Mabel Albertson, Tommy Kirk, Ray Ferrell
Votes: 8
2.
I Love Lucy (1951–1957)
Episode:
Lucy Does the Tango
(1957)
TV-Y | 30 min | Comedy
Lucy finds herself with egg on her face and elsewhere, when she and Ethel try to forestall Ricky's pulling out of the heretofore money losing egg business.
Director: William Asher | Stars: Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, William Frawley
Votes: 343
3. I Love Lucy (1951–1957)
TV-Y | 30 min | Comedy
The wife of a band leader constantly tries to become a star - in spite of her having no talent, and gets herself (along with her best friend) into the funniest predicaments.
Stars: Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, William Frawley
Votes: 28,959
4. The Gray Ghost (1957– )
30 min | Adventure, War, Western
The Civil War exploits of Confederate cavalry officer John Singleton Mosby, the Gray Ghost, was the basis of this syndicated series. Sgt. Magruder was the only other regular character but actual historic people were occasionally portrayed.
Stars: Tod Andrews, Phil Chambers, Sherwood Price, Jean Willes
Votes: 105
5.
I Love Lucy (1951–1957)
Episode:
Lucy Gets Chummy with the Neighbors
(1957)
TV-Y | 30 min | Comedy
Life is anything but serene in cupcake Connecticut, when Lucy becomes fast friends with her new neighbor, Betty Ramsey.
Director: William Asher | Stars: Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, William Frawley
Votes: 310
6. The Box Brothers (1956– )
30 min | Comedy
The two Box brothers are polar opposites who run a photography studio in San Francisco. Gilly is the shy retiring sibling while excitable Harvey is domineering. Harvey dates self assured Margaret while Gilly's girl is quiet Marilee.
Stars: Gale Gordon, Bob Sweeney, Nancy Hadley, Barbara Billingsley
Votes: 11
7.
I Love Lucy (1951–1957)
Episode:
Housewarming
(1957)
TV-Y | 30 min | Comedy
When Lucy tries to warm Ethel to an aloof Betty Ramsey, Lucy is left out in the cold.
Director: William Asher | Stars: Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, William Frawley
Votes: 314
8. Medic (1954–1956)
30 min | Drama
Highlights the personal and professional lives of a group of doctors and surgeons headed by Dr. Konrad Styner. One of the first medical shows on TV that paid strict attention to detail, and... See full summary »
Stars: Richard Boone, Mary Stewart, Robert Stevenson, Robert Bray
Votes: 182
9.
The Detectives (1959–1962)
Episode:
Masquerade
(1959)
30 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A woman's ex husband escapes from jail. She is put under police protection because she has a new husband. She also needs to protect her son, who was fathered by her ex. Problem is she has never told her current husband about her past.
Director: Stuart Rosenberg | Stars: Robert Taylor, Tige Andrews, Lee Farr, Russell Thorson
Votes: 9
10.
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp (1955–1961)
Episode:
The Cyclone
(1959)
TV-PG | 30 min | Western
Word is received by telegraph that a cyclone is coming toward Dodge City. Shotgun doesn't believe it since his mule Roscoe isn't excited while Mayor Kelley and Dr. McCarty are trying to prepare for a disaster and Earp must rescue a dog.
Director: Frank McDonald | Stars: Hugh O'Brian, Morgan Woodward, Ralph Sanford, Bill Cassady
Votes: 35
11.
Medic (1954–1956)
Episode:
Death Is a Red Balloon
(1955)
30 min | Drama
A young wife and mother is suddenly stricken with a brain aneurysm. Now the couple must decide between short-term treatment hoping for no recurrence, or risk delicate brain surgery to remedy the problem.
Director: Ted Post | Stars: Richard Boone, Sara Harte, Christopher Dark, Robert Stevenson
Votes: 12
12.
Zane Grey Theatre (1956–1961)
Episode:
Sundown Smith
(1960)
TV-PG | 30 min | Western
Sundown Smith is enjoying a meal on the trail when he crosses paths with a murderer who takes his horse and forces him to change shoes. Now, the bloodhounds are after Sundown.
Director: William D. Faralla | Stars: Jack Carson, Simon Oakland, John Hoyt, Ray Ferrell
Votes: 22
13. Peck's Bad Girl (1959– )
30 min | Comedy
Torey Peck is a twelve year old who's curiosity and impulsiveness often leads to trouble. Steve and Jennifer are her parents with Roger her brother. Trudy and Francesca are close friends.
Stars: Wendell Corey, Marsha Hunt, Patty McCormack, Ray Ferrell
Votes: 28
14.
The Texan (1958–1960)
Episode:
Jail for the Innocents
(1958)
13+ | 30 min | Western
While sleeping by his campsite, Bill is startled by sounds of movement in the underbrush. He investigates and finds a young boy who is so frightened that he can't talk. On the road to town,... See full summary »
Director: Erle C. Kenton | Stars: Rory Calhoun, Ray Ferrell, Vaughn Taylor, Herbert Rudley
Votes: 43
15. Schlitz Playhouse (1951–1959)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Originally billed as "Playhouse of the Stars" this long running anthology series was originally presented live from New York City. Irene Dunne was briefly the hostess in 1952, and the show frequently used Broadway performers in classic stories.
Stars: James Mason, Irene Dunne, Robert Paige, Walter Coy
Votes: 338
16. The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp (1955–1961)
TV-PG | 30 min | Western
Loosely based on historical fact, the series portrays the gunslinging Wyatt Earp and his successful determination for law and order.
Stars: Hugh O'Brian, Jimmy Noel, Ethan Laidlaw, Bill Coontz
Votes: 1,116
17. The Texan (1958–1960)
13+ | 30 min | Western
The Texan, a Civil War Veteran whose reputation of being the fastest gun in the west precedes him, roams across Texas from town to town, not looking for trouble, but trouble finds him.
Stars: Rory Calhoun, Regis Parton, Duncan Lamont, James Drake
Votes: 334
18. The Loretta Young Show (1953–1961)
30 min | Drama
A drama anthology series hosted by actress Loretta Young. In addition to hosting the series, she played the lead in various episodes.
Stars: Loretta Young, John Milton Kennedy, John Newland, Robert Foulk
Votes: 304
19. Four Star Playhouse (1952–1956)
30 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
This show featured four rotating stars, Charles Boyer, David Niven, Ida Lupino, and Dick Powell in individual episodes consisting of everything from comedy to drama.
Stars: David Niven, Dick Powell, Charles Boyer, Ida Lupino
Votes: 244
20. Zane Grey Theatre (1956–1961)
TV-PG | 25 min | Western
An anthology based (earlier more so than later) on the novels and stories of Zane Grey. Dick Powell was often the star, as well as the host.
Stars: Dick Powell, Walter Sande, Denver Pyle, Bill Erwin
Votes: 585
21. The Detectives (1959–1962)
60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Captain Matt Holbrook leads a squad of brave and tough detectives in a large, unnamed city. Instead of leading personal lives, they spend all of their time tracking murderers, thieves, ... See full summary »
Stars: Robert Taylor, Tige Andrews, Russell Thorson, Mark Goddard
Votes: 242
22. The Frank Sinatra Show (1957–1960)
30 min | Drama, Music
Frank Sinatra hosts a variety show.
Stars: Frank Sinatra, John Angelo, Jesse White, Bing Crosby
Votes: 92
23. The Bob Hope Show (1950– )
60 min | Comedy, Family, Talk-Show
The Bob Hope Show hosted by Bob Hope.
Stars: Bob Hope, Les Brown, Les Brown and His Band of Renown, Peter Leeds
Votes: 263
24. Fury (1955–1960)
30 min | Drama, Family, Western
A horse and the boy who loved him.
Stars: Peter Graves, William Fawcett, Bobby Diamond, Highland Dale
Votes: 576
25. My Friend Flicka (1955–1960)
TV-G | 30 min | Western
Set in Wyoming about 1900, this was a story about young Ken McLaughlin and his horse Flicka. Ken lived on a ranch with his parents Rob and Nell and the ranch-hand Gus and had many an adventure.
Stars: Gene Evans, Anita Louise, Johnny Washbrook, Frank Ferguson
Votes: 188
26.
Zane Grey Theatre (1956–1961)
Episode:
Utopia, Wyoming
(1958)
TV-PG | 30 min | Western
Two government surveyors find an old ghost town inhabited by a group of former Confederates. The residents do not want their presence in the town known to outsiders, and so they refuse to ... See full summary »
Director: William D. Faralla | Stars: Gary Merrill, Joanne Gilbert, Pernell Roberts, Robert Gothie
Votes: 26
27. Telephone Time (1956–1958)
30 min | Drama
Anthology series originally featured plays by host, John Nesbitt for season one. Beginning in September 1957, works from other authors were presented as well until series ended in April ... See full summary »
Stars: John Nesbitt, Frank Baxter, Maurice Marsac, Florenz Ames
Votes: 249
28. The 20th Century-Fox Hour (1955–1957)
60 min | Drama
An anthology of mini-features, new productions largely consisting of hasty retreads of successful 20th Century Fox movies.
Stars: Joseph Cotten, Jesse White, Carl Benton Reid, Grandon Rhodes
Votes: 235
29. Strangers When We Meet (1960)
Approved | 117 min | Drama, Romance
A suburban architect loves his wife but is bored with his marriage and with his work, so he takes up with the neglected, married beauty who lives down the street.
Director: Richard Quine | Stars: Kirk Douglas, Kim Novak, Ernie Kovacs, Barbara Rush
Votes: 2,640
30.
Four Star Playhouse (1952–1956)
Episode:
The Gun
(1954)
30 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Dick Powell plays a cop who returns home after a tough night only to be confronted with noisy kids, his wife, neighbors, delivery men and a vacuum cleaner salesman. When he discovers his ... See full summary »
Director: Frank McDonald | Stars: Dick Powell, Dorothy Green, Douglas Fowley, Larry J. Blake
Votes: 44
31.
The Gray Ghost (1957– )
Episode:
Rebel Christmas
(1957)
23 min | Adventure, War, Western
While being pursued by Union troops at Christmas, Mosby and his men take refuge n a barn and discover a pregnant woman hiding there, too.
Director: Hollingsworth Morse | Stars: Tod Andrews, Phil Chambers, Robert Knapp, Dabbs Greer
Votes: 9
32.
Fury (1955–1960)
Episode:
The Baby Sitters
(1958)
30 min | Drama, Family, Western
Joey and Pee Wee baby sit for Martha Mitchell, whose husband had deserted her and her five year old son Mark. While they are baby sitting, two mysterious tramps arrive.
Director: Lesley Selander | Stars: Peter Graves, Bobby Diamond, William Fawcett, Jimmy Baird
Votes: 7
33. The Plunderers (1960)
Approved | 94 min | Drama, Western
When four rowdy cowhands ride into a small town and make trouble, no one seems willing or able to take them on, not even Sam Christy, the toughest man in town. But then there is a murder.
Director: Joseph Pevney | Stars: Jeff Chandler, John Saxon, Dolores Hart, Marsha Hunt
Votes: 438
34. Zero Hour! (1957)
Passed | 81 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
In 1950s Canada, during a commercial flight, the pilots and some passengers suffer food poisoning, thus forcing an ex-WWII fighter pilot (Dana Andrews) to try to land the airliner in heavy fog.
Director: Hall Bartlett | Stars: Dana Andrews, Linda Darnell, Sterling Hayden, Elroy 'Crazylegs' Hirsch
Votes: 2,301
35. Lassie (1954–1974)
TV-G | 30 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The ongoing saga of the Martin family and their beloved collie, Lassie.
Stars: Lassie, Jon Provost, June Lockhart, Hugh Reilly
Votes: 3,814
36.
Schlitz Playhouse (1951–1959)
Episode:
The House That Jackson Built
(1956)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
A woman who has devoted herself to her career decides she is never to wed. She proceeds to buy a house and build a life that doesn't involve having a family. But she is pleasantly surprised about what happens next.
Director: James Sheldon | Stars: Diana Lynn, Arthur Franz, Jean Carson, Ray Ferrell
Votes: 15
37. The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker (1959)
Approved | 87 min | Comedy
In early 1900s' Pennsylvania, Mr. Pennypacker has two company offices and two families with a combined total of 17 children. With an office in Harrisburg and an office in Philadelphia, he ... See full summary »
Director: Henry Levin | Stars: Clifton Webb, Dorothy McGuire, Charles Coburn, Jill St. John
Votes: 411
38. The McConnell Story (1955)
Approved | 106 min | Drama, Romance, War
A Korean War fighter pilot hero returns home to test fly the new Sabre jets despite his wife's uneasiness regarding his job.
Director: Gordon Douglas | Stars: Alan Ladd, June Allyson, James Whitmore, Frank Faylen
Votes: 629
39. The True Story of Jesse James (1957)
Approved | 92 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
Biopic loosely based on the last 18 years of Jesse James' life and focused on the relationship between brothers Jesse and Frank James.
Director: Nicholas Ray | Stars: Robert Wagner, Jeffrey Hunter, Hope Lange, Agnes Moorehead
Votes: 1,700
40. Hell's Five Hours (1958)
73 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
A disgruntled ex-employee of a missile fuel plant plans to commit suicide by blowing himself and the plant up with explosives.
Director: Jack L. Copeland | Stars: Stephen McNally, Coleen Gray, Vic Morrow, Maurice Manson
Votes: 162
41.
My Friend Flicka (1955–1960)
Episode:
The Foundlings
(1956)
TV-G | 30 min | Western
Ken decides to leave home and start a career as a blacksmith's helper. The McLaughlin's help two orphaned brothers.
Stars: Gene Evans, Anita Louise, Johnny Washbrook, Frank Ferguson
Votes: 11
42.
Lassie (1954–1974)
Episode:
The Bike
(1957)
TV-G | 30 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Timmy borrows Mike's bike to practice which he hides in bushes when sees Paul's truck and, since the bike is stolen, Paul tells Timmy to give Mike the new bike he has bought for Timmy so Timmy might finally get to school on time.
Director: Philip Ford | Stars: Jon Provost, Cloris Leachman, Jon Shepodd, Ray Ferrell
Votes: 21
43.
The Frank Sinatra Show (1957–1960)
Episode:
A Gun at His Back
(1957)
Drama, Music
When the police can't find his stolen taxi, the cab driver decides to start his own investigation.
Director: William F. Claxton | Stars: Frank Sinatra, Pat Crowley, Harold J. Stone, Sean McClory
Votes: 10
44.
The 20th Century-Fox Hour (1955–1957)
Episode:
Mr. Belvedere
(1956)
60 min | Drama
The story of the self-proclaimed genius, Mr. Belvedere, who takes on the task of looking after three bratty kids.
Director: James V. Kern | Stars: Eddie Bracken, Margaret Hayes, Reginald Gardiner, Zasu Pitts
45.
The Box Brothers (1956– )
Episode:
The Runaways
(1957)
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Ray Ferrell, Gale Gordon, Brian Keith, Bob Sweeney
46.
The Detectives (1959–1962)
Episode:
See No Evil
(1961)
30 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Director: Tom Gries | Stars: Robert Taylor, Mark Goddard, Tige Andrews, Russell Thorson
47.
The Loretta Young Show (1953–1961)
Episode:
Rhubarb in Apartment B-7
(1956)
30 min | Drama
Director: Norman Foster | Stars: Loretta Young, William Allyn, Charles Cane, John Crawford
48.
Schlitz Playhouse (1951–1959)
Episode:
Dual Control
(1957)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
An American flier's plane crashes in the Chinese jungle. A lovely Eurasian girl joins the flier in an attempt to escape the Communists.
Director: Paul Henreid | Stars: Steve Conte, Robert Cummings, Thayer David, Ray Ferrell
49.
Schlitz Playhouse (1951–1959)
Episode:
Once Upon a Crime
(1956)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
A small girl teaches a thief about honesty after she sees him commit a crime.
Director: Don Weis | Stars: Henry Corden, Jane Darwell, Ray Ferrell, Anthony Jochim
50.
Schlitz Playhouse (1951–1959)
Episode:
The Night They Won the Oscar
(1956)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
A dedicated director has had the loving support and understanding of his wife during the years in which he mastered his craft. After he wins an Oscar for a picture he directed, they find they are rapidly drifting apart.
Director: William Self | Stars: Robert Paige, Richard Carlson, June Lockhart, Whit Bissell