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1. Duke Ellington... We Love You Madly (1973 TV Special)
90 min | Music
An all-star tribute to Duke Ellington.
Director: Stan Harris | Stars: Count Basie, Tony Bennett, Peter Cetera, Ray Charles
Votes: 35
2. The 52nd Presidential Inaugural Gala (1993 TV Special)
120 min | Music
Director: Dwight Hemion | Stars: Warren Beatty, Annette Bening, Lindsey Buckingham, Bill Clinton
Votes: 43
3. Heroes of Rock and Roll (1979 TV Movie)
120 min | Documentary, Music
Jeff Bridges hosts and narrates a comprehensive documentary chronicling 25 years of music and youth in action. Featuring rarely-seen performances, newsreels, film trailers, interviews, rehearsals and private footage.
Directors: Malcolm Leo, Andrew Solt | Stars: Jeff Bridges, The Animals, The Band, The Beatles
Votes: 43
4. Golden Age of Rock'n'Roll (1991– )
60 min | Music, Documentary
Hosted by John Sebastian, this classic series explores the music of and the stories behind the Golden Age of Rock'n'Roll.
Stars: John Sebastian, Roger McGuinn, Elvis Presley, Isaac Hayes
Votes: 20
5. Dancing in the Street (1996– )
60 min | Documentary
A documentary on the history of rock and roll.
Stars: Sean Barrett, Liev Schreiber, Debbie Harry, Brian Eno
Votes: 123
6. Jimmy Carter's Inaugural Gala (1977 TV Special)
Director: Marty Pasetta | Stars: Hank Aaron, Donnie Ray Albert, Muhammad Ali, Lauren Bacall
Votes: 183
7. The 34th Annual Grammy Awards (1992 TV Special)
Music
Grammy - music award of the American academy of the audio recording, was founded by the American association of sound-recording companies of March, 14, 1958. Grammy is awarded annually as a... See full summary »
Director: Walter C. Miller | Stars: Clint Black, Boyz II Men, Garth Brooks, James Brown
Votes: 145
8. The Atlantic Records Story (1994 TV Special)
Music
A documentary on the history of one of the greatest record labels ever.
Directors: John T. Davis, Uri Fruchtmann | Stars: Ahmet Ertegun, Jerry Wexler, Herb Abramson, Miriam Bienstock
Votes: 13
9. An Evening of Stars: Tribute to Aretha Franklin (2007 TV Special)
180 min | Music
Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Tyra Banks, Fantasia Barrino, Michael Bolton, Natalie Cole
Votes: 29
10. Like It Is (1968–2012)
Talk-Show
Charles Hobson the original creative force behind the long-running "Like It Is," a morning current affairs program hosted by Gil Noble. Actor Robert Hooks was the original host and Noble ... See full summary »
Stars: Gil Noble, Ralph Abernathy, Muhammad Ali, Amiri Baraka
Votes: 11
11. Women in Rock (1986 Video)
57 min | Documentary, Music
Interviews, rare concert footage and music videos featuring ladies who rock.
Directors: Thomas D. Adelman, Stephanie Bennett | Stars: Pat Benatar, Sonny Bono, Kim Carnes, Rosanne Cash
Votes: 48
12. Shivaree (1965–1968)
30 min | Music
A rock 'n' roll musical performance show that began as a local Los Angeles-based program on KABC-LA. It began syndication in April 1965 in more than 150 markets in the U.S. and seven ... See full summary »
Stars: Gene Weed, Glen Campbell, Connie Stevens, Jackie DeShannon
Votes: 19
13. 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: 4,245
14. The Midnight Special (1972–1981)
90 min | Music, Talk-Show
Late night rock and pop music performances are featured.
Stars: Wolfman Jack, Helen Reddy, Donna Summer, Gladys Knight
Votes: 382
15. 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
16. 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
17. The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concert (2009 TV Special)
Not Rated | 255 min | Music
A four-hour music event featuring performances from two concerts held at Madison Square Garden.
Director: Joel Gallen | Stars: Jeff Beck, Crosby Stills & Nash, Aretha Franklin, Metallica
Votes: 416
18. Eurythmics: Greatest Hits (1991 Video)
95 min | Documentary, Music
Directors: Eddie Arno, Chris Ashbrook, Mike Brady, Jonathan Gershfield, Duncan Gibbins, Markus Innocenti, Mary Lambert, Sophie Muller, Jon Roseman, Willy Smax, David A. Stewart | Stars: Eurythmics, Annie Lennox, David A. Stewart, Jay Aston
Votes: 130
19.
Independent Lens (1999– )
Episode:
Muscle Shoals
(2014)
TV-14 | Documentary
Story of the 2 legendary recording studios in the Muscle Shoals area, on the banks of the Tennessee River. Producer Rick Hall overcame poverty and tragedy to create FAME Studios, where ... See full summary »
Director: Greg 'Freddy' Camalier | Stars: Stanley Tucci, Stephen Badger, Gregg Allman, Barry Beckett
Votes: 19
20. Motown on Showtime: Temptations and Four Tops (1986 TV Movie)
55 min | Documentary, Music
First part of a six part music series dedicated to the music and performers of Motown. Filmed on location at various Detroit venues, including the original Hitsville Studio, The Roostertail and Fox Theater.
Director: Terry Donohue | Stars: The Temptations, The Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin
Votes: 11
21. Motown 40: The Music Is Forever (1998 TV Movie)
Documentary, Music
Archival music performances and contemporary interviews cover some of the history of Motown Records and Productions.
Director: Yvonne Smith | Stars: Diana Ross, Nick Ashford, Florence Ballard, Shelly Berger
Votes: 96
22. 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
23. In Performance at the White House: Women of Soul (2014 TV Special)
TV-PG | 56 min | Music
A celebration of American women artists whose work has left an indelible and profound impact on our national musical culture. Several well-known singers bring blues, jazz, soul, R&B, and rock 'n' roll together at the White House.
Director: Leon Knoles | Stars: Tessanne Chin, Melissa Etheridge, Aretha Franklin, James Genus
Votes: 12
24.
The Proud Family (2001–2005)
Episode:
There's Something About Rene
(2003)
TV-G | 22 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
After coming home from an out of town trip Trudy becomes jealous after finding out the Prouds love the new house sitter Rene and fights to get her family back.
Stars: Tommy Davidson, Paula Jai Parker, Jo Marie Payton, Kyla Pratt
Votes: 43
25.
VH1 Rock Docs (2006–2014)
Episode:
Soul Train: The Hippest Trip in America
(2010)
TV-PG | 64 min
An American documentary narrated by Terrence Howard about the groundbreaking television series "Soul Train (1971)" and how it became an iconic pop cultural phenomenon.
Directors: Amy Goldberg, J. Kevin Swain | Stars: Don Cornelius, Danyel Smith, Jesse Jackson, Martin Luther King
Votes: 44
26. Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993–2009)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Conan O'Brien, a Harvard Lampoon alumnus, hosts this late-night comedy/talk-show, which is often silly and whimsical.
Stars: Conan O'Brien, The Max Weinberg 7, Andy Richter, Joel Godard
Votes: 18,978
27. 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: 1,173
28. Independent Lens (1999– )
TV-14 | Documentary
Independent Lens is an award-winning PBS documentary series that streams on the PBS App and airs on public television. Independent Lens documentaries focus on stories of underrepresented ... See full summary »
Stars: America Ferrera, Terrence Howard, Stanley Tucci, Mary-Louise Parker
Votes: 635
29. Tom Dowd & the Language of Music (2003)
Unrated | 90 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary about Tom Dowd, who was an innovative recording engineer and producer of noted albums with John Coltrane, Ornette Coleman, Otis Redding, Eric Clapton, the Allman Brothers and many others.
Director: Mark Moormann | Stars: Ray Charles, John Coltrane, Aretha Franklin, Ginger Baker
Votes: 580 | Gross: $0.04M
30. Where the Action Is (1965–1967)
TV-G | 60 min | Music
A Rock'n'Roll Variety Show toured over the United States and briefly around the world for the spring and fall months, except for Malibu Beach for the summer and Big Bear Ski Resort for the ... See full summary »
Stars: Steve Alaimo, Paul Revere & The Raiders, Dick Clark, Steve Ciro
Votes: 78
31. The Jonathan Winters Show (1967–1969)
60 min | Comedy
A weekly variety program, presented by the comedian Jonathan Winters. It featured guest comedians and musicians, recurring sketches with regular characters, and a segment devoted to Winters... See full summary »
Stars: Jonathan Winters, John Aylesworth, Cliff Arquette, Dick Curtis
Votes: 73
32. 4-3-2-1 Hot and Sweet (1966–1970)
60 min | Music
Stars: Ilja Richter, Lotti Ohnesorge, Suzanne Doucet, Alf Wolf
Votes: 19
33. The Concert for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1995 TV Special)
Documentary, Music
Director: Marty Callner | Stars: The Allman Brothers Band, Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts, James Brown
Votes: 30
34. Sinatra Duets (1994 TV Special)
Music
The making of Frank Sinatra`s Duets album.
Stars: Frank Sinatra, Charles Aznavour, Anita Baker, Tony Bennett
Votes: 26
35.
VH1 Legends (1996– )
Episode:
Sam Cooke
(2001)
90 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
This film documents the rise of legendary singer Sam Cooke, from his beginnings as a gospel singer to his crossover to the pop and R&B charts. Includes interviews with Aretha Franklin, Lou Rawls and more.
Director: Mary Wharton | Stars: Lou Adler, J.W. Alexander, Dick Clark, Charles Cooke
Votes: 59
36. 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
37. 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: 682
38. The History of Rock 'n' Roll (1995)
Documentary, History, Music
The history of rock n' roll and pop music are explored are explored via interviews and footage of well-known music stars.
Stars: Bono, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Pete Townshend
Votes: 132
39. Hollywood a Go Go (1964–1966)
60 min | Music
Music-variety show based in Los Angeles, Califonia featuring many popular music stars. Initially a local program, it was quickly pick-up and released in first-run syndication nationwide by Four Star Television.
Stars: Deanna Mollner, The Sinners, The Challengers, Ray Peterson
Votes: 20
40.
Murphy Brown (1988–2018)
Episode:
The Queen of Soul
(1991)
TV-PG | Comedy
Murphy lands an interview with her idol, the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. When Aretha's train is delayed and she can't get to the studio on time for the live broadcast, the FYI gang is ... See full summary »
Director: Peter Bonerz | Stars: Candice Bergen, Pat Corley, Faith Ford, Charles Kimbrough
Votes: 64
41. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
A famous guest host stars in parodies and sketches created by the cast of this witty show.
Stars: The Saturday Night Live Band, Don Pardo, Darrell Hammond, Kenan Thompson
Votes: 52,798
42. The 9th Annual Walk of Fame Honoring Aretha Franklin (2003 TV Special)
TV-PG | 120 min | Music
The legendary Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin is honored by upcoming artists inspired by her years of glamour aand soulfulness, singing her classical songs and giving her pure R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
Stars: Aretha Franklin, Donnie Simpson, Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige
Votes: 12
43.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built
(2007)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, History
Ahmet Ertegun created a new genre of music that combined the African-American music of 1940s Washington, D.C., with the European sensibility.
Director: Susan Steinberg | Stars: Ahmet Ertegun, Bette Midler, Ruth Brown, Ray Charles
Votes: 172
44. The Blues Brothers (1980)
R | 133 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Jake Blues rejoins with his brother Elwood after being released from prison, but the duo has just days to reunite their old R&B band and save the Catholic home where the two were raised, outrunning the police as they tear through Chicago.
Director: John Landis | Stars: John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Cab Calloway, John Candy
Votes: 214,728 | Gross: $57.23M
45. CBS News Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley (1979– )
TV-PG | 90 min | News, Talk-Show
The news show that does personal interest pieces. Anything from interviews with actors, political figures, athletes, musicians, costume designers, fashion designers, restaurant owners, charity heads, kids with special talents
Stars: Jane Pauley, Charles Osgood, Mo Rocca, Lee Cowan
Votes: 1,070
46. WrestleMania III (1987 TV Special)
TV-PG | 180 min | Action, Sport
Third WrestleMania on March 29st, 1987 at the Pontiac Silverdome in Pontiac, Michigan. There are twelve matches, with the main event featuring Hulk Hogan defending the WWF World Heavyweight Championship against André the Giant.
Director: Kerwin Silfies | Stars: Hulk Hogan, André René Roussimoff, Randy Savage, Richard Blood
Votes: 1,637
47. This Is Tom Jones (1969–1971)
60 min | Documentary, Music
A typical variety show featuring music by both guests and the host. Interspersed were comedy segments often by Ace Trucking Company which featured rising talents Fred Williard and Patti Deutsch.
Stars: Tom Jones, The Mike Sammes Singers, Sue Glover, Sunny Leslie
Votes: 119
48. Shindig! (1964–1966)
60 min | Family, Music
A musical variety show featuring the biggest acts in rock-n-roll performing their latest hits.
Stars: The Blossoms, Jimmy O'Neill, Carolyne Barry, Bobby Sherman
Votes: 180
49. Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael (1999 Video)
Unrated | 165 min | Documentary, Music
The music videos of the pop superstar George Michael.
Directors: Vaughan Arnell, Anthea Benton, David Fincher, Howard Greenhalgh, David Mallet, George Michael, Andrew Morahan, Thierry Mugler, Marcus Nispel, Tony Scott | Stars: George Michael, Nadja Auermann, Tyra Banks, Kate Beckinsale
Votes: 465
50. The 41st Annual Academy Awards (1969 TV Special)
Comedy, Music, News
Directors: Gower Champion, Richard Dunlap | Stars: Jack Albertson, Gordon Anderson, Alan Arkin, Senta Berger
Votes: 180