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1. The Twilight Zone (1959–1964)
TV-PG | 51 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Ordinary people find themselves in extraordinarily astounding situations, which they each try to solve in a remarkable manner.
Stars: Rod Serling, Robert McCord, Jay Overholts, James Turley
Votes: 92,987
2.
The Kaiser Aluminum Hour (1956–1957)
Episode:
Carnival
(1956)
60 min | Drama
The theft of gate receipts threatens the romance of Pauly and Kathy Jo, two young members of the company.
Director: George Roy Hill | Stars: Natalie Wood, Dennis Hopper, Larry Gates, William Hansen
Votes: 7
3.
Judd for the Defense (1967–1969)
Episode:
The Devil's Surrogate
(1968)
60 min | Drama
A headstrong, controversial priest answers a desperate call from one of his students, a young woman who has been obviously smitten with him. She tells him she is going to kill herself ... See full summary »
Director: Larry Peerce | Stars: Carl Betz, Stephen Young, James Franciscus, Karen Black
Votes: 7
4.
Then Came Bronson (1969–1970)
Episode:
The 3:13 Arrives at Noon
(1969)
60 min | Adventure, Drama
www.jimbronson.com - Jim motors into a small town, and is hit on his bike by the man who owns the whole town including the sheriff. The bus at 3:13 PM the next day is bringing in a person ... See full synopsis »
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Michael Parks, Gloria Grahame, Larry Gates, Royal Dano
Votes: 15
5. The Citadel (1960 TV Movie)
Drama
The good doctor is on trial before the British Medical Association Council, if he is found guilty, he will no longer be allowed to practice medicine. The story unfolds through flashbacks which depict his career and his subsequent downfall.
Director: Paul Bogart | Stars: Ann Blyth, Lloyd Bochner, James Donald, Larry Gates
Votes: 28
6.
Backstairs at the White House (1979)
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(1979)
Drama, History
WWII brings changes to the White House, including Russians as guests. Mrs. Roosevelt brings Maggie back to supervise the visit of Mrs. Chiang Kai-Shek. After all the Roosevelt years, the ... See full summary »
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Leslie Uggams, Olivia Cole, Louis Gossett Jr., Robert Hooks
Votes: 13
7.
Banyon (1971–1973)
Episode:
The Graveyard Vote
(1972)
60 min | Crime, Drama
Director: Ralph Senensky | Stars: Robert Forster, Joan Blondell, Richard Jaeckel, Julie Gregg
Votes: 7
8.
The Twilight Zone (1959–1964)
Episode:
The Shelter
(1961)
TV-PG | 25 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
A suburban dinner party is interrupted by a bulletin warning of an impending nuclear attack. As the neighbors scramble to prepare themselves, they turn against the one family that installed a permanent bomb shelter.
Director: Lamont Johnson | Stars: Larry Gates, Joseph Bernard, Jack Albertson, Peggy Stewart
Votes: 3,539
9. Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955–1962)
TV-14 | 25 min | Drama, Mystery
Series of unrelated short stories covering elements of crime, horror, drama, and comedy about people of different backgrounds committing murders, suicides, thefts, and other sorts of crime caused by certain motivations, perceived or not.
Stars: Alfred Hitchcock, Harry Tyler, John Williams, Patricia Hitchcock
Votes: 19,313
10. 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
11. You Are There (1953–1972)
30 min | Drama, History
Walter Cronkite hosted the reenactments of historical events. Shows included "The Landing of the Hindenburg", "The Salem Witchcraft Trials", "The Gettysburg Address", "The Fall of Troy", and "The Scuttling of the Graf Spee".
Stars: Walter Cronkite, Todd Hunter, Paul Birch, Harlow Wilcox
Votes: 206
12. Omnibus (1952–1961)
55 min | Drama, History, Music
Omnibus was a television program that sought to provide the best of what television could provide as the highest common denominator of intellectual curiosity and interest. This level of programing excellence has not been achieved again.
Stars: Alistair Cooke, Leonard Bernstein, Joseph N. Welch, Helen Hayes
Votes: 218
13.
12 O'Clock High (1964–1967)
Episode:
Pressure Point
(1964)
60 min | Drama, War
Gen. Savage outfits some of his planes with bigger guns to try to reduce heavy losses, but if a US senator remains unconvinced he could lose his command.
Director: William A. Graham | Stars: Robert Lansing, Frank Overton, John Larkin, Larry Gates
Votes: 72
14.
Backstairs at the White House (1979)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(1979)
Drama, History
An insecure Harding waffles about assignments, as the Attorney General tries to cover up the Teapot Dome scandal and a superstitious Florence Harding sees signs and omens everywhere. Maggie... See full summary »
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Olivia Cole, Leslie Uggams, Louis Gossett Jr., Robert Hooks
Votes: 12
15. Backstairs at the White House (1979)
540 min | Drama, History
Behind the scenes at the White House during eight administrations, as told by the people who work there.
Stars: Leslie Uggams, Olivia Cole, Louis Gossett Jr., Robert Hooks
Votes: 490
16. Slattery's People (1964–1965)
60 min | Drama
Jim Slattery enters the state legislature, hopeful that he can make a difference. He finds dealing with endless rules and the majority opposition party frustrates any meaningful change but he stubbornly perseveres.
Stars: Richard Crenna, Paul Geary, Tol Avery, Maxine Stuart
Votes: 117
17.
Backstairs at the White House (1979)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(1979)
Drama, History
The Depression hits even the White House, with pay cuts for the staff while Mrs. Hoover continues to entertain extravagantly. Maggie collapses but is unwilling to rest. A visitor captures ... See full summary »
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Leslie Uggams, Olivia Cole, Louis Gossett Jr., Robert Hooks
Votes: 11
18.
The F.B.I. (1965–1974)
Episode:
An Elephant Is Like a Rope
(1965)
60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A young man drives to FBI headquarters from Virginia. He is carrying a large amount of cash and has been shot. He also can't remember his own identity. Is he a criminal or an innocent. The ... See full summary »
Director: Don Medford | Stars: Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Philip Abbott, Stephen Brooks, Lynn Loring
Votes: 45
19.
The Untouchables (1959–1963)
Episode:
One-Armed Bandits
(1960)
52 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A newly released convict is blackmailed into running a slot-machine racket. If he refuses, his daughter will learn of his existence and be scandalized.
Director: Walter Grauman | Stars: Robert Stack, Larry Gates, John Beradino, Harry Guardino
Votes: 94
20. 12 O'Clock High (1964–1967)
60 min | Drama, War
A WWII bomb group commander must fill the shoes of his predecessor and get the performance rating up to snuff. He struggles with his own men, until he is able to develop pride in the group and win the men over, but at a cost to him.
Stars: Frank Overton, Paul Burke, Chris Robinson, Robert Lansing
Votes: 1,486
21. 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: 499
22. The Missiles of October (1974 TV Movie)
150 min | Drama, History, Thriller
In October 1962, the Kennedy administration struggles to contain the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Director: Anthony Page | Stars: William Devane, Ralph Bellamy, Howard Da Silva, James Hong
Votes: 1,124
23.
The F.B.I. (1965–1974)
Episode:
The Gold Card
(1967)
60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Paul Nichols, a long-time member of the Cosa Nostra, over 30 years organized the mob's illegal gambling network. He kills Denton, a Mafia member who has been skimming off the top. But the ... See full summary »
Director: Don Medford | Stars: Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Philip Abbott, William Reynolds, James Daly
Votes: 31
24.
The Law and Mr. Jones (1960–1962)
Episode:
A Quiet Town
(1961)
30 min | Drama
In another case of mistaken identity and lynch mob rule, a boy who swerved to miss a hit and run victim knocked down by a motorcycle gang is accused of being the killer himself. But then suddenly Jones finds his own livelihood at risk.
Director: David Alexander | Stars: James Whitmore, Janet De Gore, Conlan Carter, Larry Gates
Votes: 8
25.
Maximum Security (1984–1985)
Episode:
Cottage Nine
(1984)
30 min | Drama
Frank's long-absent wife Bonnie unexpectedly appears, and they have a painful, bittersweet conjugal visit together in "Cottage 9."
Director: Sharron Miller | Stars: Robert Desiderio, Geoffrey Lewis, Trinidad Silva, Jean Smart
Votes: 12
26.
Backstairs at the White House (1979)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(1979)
147 min | Drama, History
In 1909, Maggie starts working at the White House as second maid, but is run ragged with her usual work and extra tasks as a beautician. Daughter Lillian has an operation for her crippled ... See full summary »
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Olivia Cole, Leslie Uggams, Louis Gossett Jr., Robert Hooks
Votes: 18
27. The Invaders (1967–1968)
TV-PG | 51 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
The Aliens are here, posing as human, and not friendly. David Vincent has seen them land and now must evade them and convince others of their presence while not being put in the booby hatch.
Stars: Roy Thinnes, Kent Smith, Max Kleven, William Windom
Votes: 3,426
28. 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: 3,073
29. Kraft Theatre (1947–1958)
60 min | Drama
A well-received anthology series presenting live television dramas.
Stars: Ed Herlihy, Vaughn Taylor, Valerie Cossart, Dan Morgan
Votes: 221
30. The United States Steel Hour (1953–1963)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
In this live drama series, over two hundred live plays, covering all aspects of society, were shown.
Stars: Richard Kiley, Betsy Palmer, Edward Andrews, Biff McGuire
Votes: 196
31.
NET Playhouse (1964–1972)
Episode:
The Ceremony of Innocence
(1970)
88 min | Biography, Drama, History
Events leading up to Sweyn Forkbeard's invasion of England in AD 1013.
Directors: Ken Rockefeller, Arthur Allan Seidelman | Stars: Richard Kiley, James Broderick, Larry Gates, Robert Gerringer
Votes: 29
32.
The F.B.I. (1965–1974)
Episode:
The Harvest
(1968)
60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
In Pennsylvania, two of three bank robbers are slain and the haul is stolen. The third robber is taken into custody and admits he was part of the robbery but isn't able to provide Erskine ... See full summary »
Director: William Hale | Stars: Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Philip Abbott, William Reynolds, Diane Baker
Votes: 26
33.
Kraft Theatre (1947–1958)
Episode:
A Night to Remember
(1956)
60 min | Drama
On its maiden voyage in April 1912, the supposedly unsinkable RMS Titanic hits an iceberg in the Atlantic Ocean.
Director: George Roy Hill | Stars: Sandy Ackland, Millette Alexander, Tirrell Barbery, William Becker
Votes: 42
34.
Saints and Sinners (1962–1963)
Episode:
Judgement in Jazz Alley
(1962)
60 min | Drama
A disreputable lawyer implies that a famous judge is involved in corruption, and Nick must investigate.
Director: Sutton Roley | Stars: Nick Adams, John Larkin, Richard Erdman, Robert F. Simon
Votes: 8
35. Rawhide (1959–1965)
TV-PG | 50 min | Western
Gil Favor is trail boss of a continuous cattle drive. He is assisted by Rowdy Yates. The crew runs into characters and adventures along the way.
Stars: Clint Eastwood, Paul Brinegar, Steve Raines, Eric Fleming
Votes: 4,595
36. In the Heat of the Night (1967)
Approved | 110 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
A black Philadelphia police detective is mistakenly suspected of a local murder while passing through a racially hostile Mississippi town, and after being cleared is reluctantly asked by the police chief to investigate the case.
Director: Norman Jewison | Stars: Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger, Warren Oates, Lee Grant
Votes: 83,493 | Gross: $24.38M
37. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958)
Not Rated | 108 min | Drama
Brick is an alcoholic ex-football player who drinks his days away and resists the affections of his wife. A reunion with his terminal father jogs a host of memories and revelations for both father and son.
Director: Richard Brooks | Stars: Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman, Burl Ives, Jack Carson
Votes: 53,382 | Gross: $17.57M
38. Great Performances (1971– )
TV-G | 180 min | Music, Musical
Filmed and televised versions of theater productions, such as plays, musicals, operas, ballets, and concerts from around the world.
Stars: Julie Andrews, Scott Yoo, Renée Fleming, Plácido Domingo
Votes: 894
39. Then Came Bronson (1969–1970)
60 min | Adventure, Drama
A disillusioned reporter, James "Jim" Bronson, quits his job and starts wandering the road on his Harley-Davidson motorcycle as a form of soul-searching. He meets various characters. Some he helps, others he educates.
Stars: Michael Parks, Bonnie Bedelia, Kurt Russell, Bruce Dern
Votes: 619
40.
Rawhide (1959–1965)
Episode:
Duel at Daybreak
(1965)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
The sadistic top hand of the rancher Rowdy is delivering cattle to bullies and humiliates one of the drovers when the young man shows interest in the rancher's daughter. Despite Rowdy and ... See full summary »
Director: Sutton Roley | Stars: Clint Eastwood, John Ireland, Paul Brinegar, Steve Raines
Votes: 93
41.
12 O'Clock High (1964–1967)
Episode:
Between the Lines
(1965)
60 min | Drama, War
Gallagher's B-17 is forced down between German and Russian lines with a badly wounded general, his cowardly aid, and a secret document he must get to London.
Director: Gerald Mayer | Stars: Paul Burke, Chris Robinson, Donald Harron, Larry Gates
Votes: 35
42.
Hazel (1961–1966)
Episode:
Top Secret
(1963)
30 min | Comedy
Hazel takes a friend's daughter to see a senator, but when they leave, she accidentally takes some top secret papers.
Director: William D. Russell | Stars: Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake, Bobby Buntrock
Votes: 47
43. One Step Beyond (1959–1961)
Approved | 25 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
"One Step Beyond" was a collection of tales about paranormal events, horrifying folklore, and the world of the unknown.
Stars: John Newland, Robert Douglas, Olan Soule, Will J. White
Votes: 1,877
44. Stoney Burke (1962–1963)
60 min | Drama, Sport, Western
Stoney Burke is a rodeo rider who wants to win the Golden Buckle, the award to the world's champion saddle bronco rider. He didn't win it, but he encountered a considerable amount of violence along the way.
Stars: Jack Lord, Warren Oates, Robert Dowdell, Bill Hart
Votes: 230
45. Robert Montgomery Presents (1950–1957)
60 min | Drama
Actor, Producer, and Director Robert Montgomery introduced each telecast, sometimes interviewing one of the stars, and sometimes appearing in the play.
Stars: Robert Montgomery, John Newland, Vaughn Taylor, Elizabeth Montgomery
Votes: 136
46. Banyon (1971–1973)
60 min | Crime, Drama
The adventures of 1930's Los Angeles private eye Miles Banyon.
Stars: Robert Forster, Joan Blondell, Richard Jaeckel, Julie Gregg
Votes: 154
47. On Borrowed Time (1957 TV Movie)
90 min | Drama, Fantasy
Mr. Brink seems to bring death with him wherever he goes. But can a young boy and his grandfather change this dire situation?
Director: George Schaefer | Stars: Beulah Bondi, Dorothy Eaton, Larry Gates, Margaret Hamilton
Votes: 18
48.
Sarge (1971–1972)
Episode:
The Badge or the Cross
(1971)
120 min | Drama
After his wife is murdered, a veteran cop quits the police department and becomes a priest. Several years later he is assigned to a parish where he meets the man who killed his wife--and ... See full summary »
Director: Richard A. Colla | Stars: George Kennedy, Ricardo Montalban, Nico Minardos, Stewart Moss
Votes: 43
49.
The F.B.I. (1965–1974)
Episode:
The Quest
(1970)
60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Walker Graham Carr escapes from a mental hospital. He has been convicted of the murder of his wife but he is convinced she's still alive. Erskine and Colby lead the FBI's manhunt for Carr. ... See full summary »
Director: Philip Abbott | Stars: Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Philip Abbott, William Reynolds, Earl Holliman
Votes: 15
50.
The Invaders (1967–1968)
Episode:
The Organization
(1968)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
David and Mike Calvin board a ship in search of several crates that contain "wreckage" that rained down from the sky - the pieces of a crashed saucer! But the crates are gone; the aliens ... See full summary »
Director: William Hale | Stars: Roy Thinnes, J.D. Cannon, Chris Robinson, Larry Gates
Votes: 164