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1. Max (1976)
20 min | Short
Max(Jack Gilford), an 86-year-old backstage doorman at New York's Belasco Theatre, finds a young actress(Lynne Lipton) rehearsing after hours. They strike up a long conversation in which ... See full summary »
Director: Joe Gilford | Stars: Jack Gilford, Lynne Lipton, David McDaniel
Votes: 8
2. Star Time (1950–1951)
60 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Stars: Frances Langford, Lew Parker, Benny Goodman, Dick Haymes
Votes: 12
3.
T.H.E. Cat (1966–1967)
Episode:
Little Arnie from Long Ago
(1966)
30 min | Adventure, Drama
A gangster is released from prison after serving 30 years. He wants to get back into the rackets, and refuses to accept that the times have changed. McAllister, who lost his left hand to ... See full summary »
Director: Don McDougall | Stars: Robert Loggia, R.G. Armstrong, Robert Carricart, James Whitmore
Votes: 6
4.
Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
Episode:
The Mike Van Dyke Show
(1988)
TV-14 | 48 min | Drama, Romance
Michael struggles with the Christmas season and Hope finds out she's pregnant. Michael views the events similar to the a black and white Dick Van Dyke episode...in this case the 'Mike Van Dyke.'
Director: Ron Lagomarsino | Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton
Votes: 96
5. The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family
Television show featuring skits by Carol Burnett and her comedy troupe.
Stars: Carol Burnett, Vicki Lawrence, The Ernie Flatt Dancers, Harvey Korman
Votes: 7,320
6. 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: 4,246
7. Once Upon a Mattress (1964 TV Movie)
90 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance
The musical story of THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA, adapted from the 1959 Broadway hit, and featuring most of the original Broadway cast.
Directors: Joe Layton, Dave Geisel | Stars: Carol Burnett, Jane White, Jack Gilford, Joseph Bova
Votes: 137
8. Bicentennial Minutes (1974– )
1 min | Short, History
Minute-long "on this day in history" shorts, used a countdown to America's bicentennial.
Stars: Walter Cronkite, Cleveland Amory, Edward Asner, Roddy McDowall
Votes: 52
9. The World of Sholom Aleichem (1959 TV Movie)
Drama
This omnibus release consists of three playlets filmed and aired during television's Golden Age, and starring some of the legends of film and television. The collection originally ran as a ... See full summary »
Director: Don Richardson | Stars: Gertrude Berg, Conrad Bromberg, Morris Carnovsky, Elsa Freed
Votes: 34
10. All in the Family (1971–1979)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
A working class man constantly squabbles with his family over the important issues of the day.
Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 18,702
11. 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: 2,293
12. Reading Rainbow (1983–2006)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
Levar Burton introduces young viewers to illustrated readings of children's literature and explores their related subjects.
Stars: LeVar Burton, Jennifer Betit Yen, Arnold Stang, Fred Newman
Votes: 5,152
13. The Big Blue Marble (1974–1983)
Family
The lives, homes and cultures of children around the world are explored.
Stars: Daphne Youree, Tisha Campbell, Olivia Barash, Yvan Janssen
Votes: 101
14. All Star Revue (1950– )
60 min | Comedy
This early comedy program started off with a rotating cast of four famous comedians, each of whom would take turns hosting the show. The program format was similar to that of a Vaudeville ... See full summary »
Stars: Jimmy Durante, Eddie Jackson, Jack Roth, Danny Thomas
Votes: 170
15. The Golden Girls (1985–1992)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Four previously married women live together in Miami, sharing their various experiences together and enjoying themselves despite hard times.
Stars: Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty
Votes: 47,336
16. Soap (1977–1981)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
The soap-operish antics of two families: the Campbells and the Tates.
Stars: Katherine Helmond, Rod Roddy, Richard Mulligan, Cathryn Damon
Votes: 8,299
17. Get Smart (1965–1970)
TV-G | 25 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Maxwell Smart, a highly intellectual but bumbling spy working for the CONTROL agency, battles the evil forces of rival spy agency KAOS with the help of his competent partner Agent 99.
Stars: Don Adams, Barbara Feldon, Edward Platt, Robert Karvelas
Votes: 13,812
18. T.H.E. Cat (1966–1967)
30 min | Adventure, Drama
A former circus aerialist, and reformed cat burglar, offers his services as a professional bodyguard.
Stars: Robert Loggia, Robert Carricart, R.G. Armstrong, Robert Duvall
Votes: 289
19.
The Associates (1979–1980)
Episode:
Is Romance Dead?
(1979)
23 min | Comedy
Tucker uses tips from a book on romance to try and impress Sara.
Director: Tony Mordente | Stars: Wilfrid Hyde-White, Martin Short, Alley Mills, Joe Regalbuto
Votes: 10
20.
Car 54, Where Are You? (1961–1963)
Episode:
The Curse of the Snitkins
(1963)
TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy
A jinx arrives at the 53rd and continues his streak of bringing bad luck wherever he goes.
Directors: Nat Hiken, Stanley Prager | Stars: Joe E. Ross, Fred Gwynne, Al Lewis, Jack Gilford
Votes: 72
21. The Dean Martin Show (1965–1974)
TV-PG | Comedy, Music
Dean Martin hosts, with several celebrities as guests. There are musical acts and comedy sketches that break down comedy, racial, and sexual barriers all at the same time.
Stars: Dean Martin, The Dingaling Sisters, Ken Lane, Lou Jacobi
Votes: 1,431
22. Once Upon a Mattress (1972 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 90 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
A musical comedy variation of the classic "Princess and the Pea" story. This is a television recreation of the successful Broadway show of the same name also starring Carol Burnett in the title role.
Directors: Ron Field, Dave Powers | Stars: Carol Burnett, Ken Berry, Jack Gilford, Jane White
Votes: 182
23. George Burns Comedy Week (1985)
30 min | Comedy
A comedy anthology television series hosted by George Burns.
Stars: George Burns, Bronson Pinchot, Candice Azzara, Michael Ensign
Votes: 82
24. Captain Kangaroo (1955–1992)
TV-G | 60 min | Family
Daily children's program hosted by Captain Kangaroo.
Stars: Robert Keeshan, Hugh Brannum, James E. Wall, Deborah Weems
Votes: 1,577
25. 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
26. Mr. Broadway (1964)
60 min | Drama
Life and times of a press agent and man-about-town.
Stars: Craig Stevens, Lani Miyazaki, Horace McMahon, Lauren Bacall
Votes: 53
27.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
Archie Finds a Friend
(1976)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Archie has ulterior motives when he befriends a Jewish watchmaker, who has a sure-fire invention that the world has been waiting for.
Director: Paul Bogart | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 187
28.
Soap (1977–1981)
Episode:
Episode #3.2
(1979)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Mary exults about Burt's sudden resurgence in bed, unaware that he's an alien duplicate of her husband; since Wendy's mother abandoned her baby to run off with a cowboy, Jodie takes sole ... See full summary »
Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Jimmy Baio, John Byner, Billy Crystal, Cathryn Damon
Votes: 100
29. The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
The classic prime time variety show most famous for its vaudeville acts and rock music performances.
Stars: Ed Sullivan, The Ray Bloch Orchestra, Ray Bloch, Johnny Wayne
Votes: 1,563
30. The Associates (1979–1980)
30 min | Comedy
The working lives of three neophyte lawyers.
Stars: Wilfrid Hyde-White, Martin Short, Alley Mills, Joe Regalbuto
Votes: 97
31. The Billy Rose Show (1950–1951)
30 min | Drama
A short-lived anthology series, sponsored by the Hudson Motor Car Company. The host was the theatrical showman and lyricist Billy Rose. The show was canceled due to a decline in the sales ... See full summary »
Stars: Billy Rose, Frank Albertson, Ludwig Donath, Walter Hampden
Votes: 33
32.
The Golden Girls (1985–1992)
Episode:
Sophia's Wedding: Part 1
(1988)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
When Sophia's friend Esther Weinstock dies, she goes to her funeral in Brooklyn. There, she confronts Esther's widower, Max, whom Sophia blames for the failure of her husband's old business.
Director: Terry Hughes | Stars: Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty
Votes: 496
33.
Soap (1977–1981)
Episode:
Episode #3.3
(1979)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
After Billy is rescued from The Sunnies, Benson bids farewell to Jessica to work in the mansion of her cousin the Governor; Burt and Saul try to make their escape; Mary begins to suspect ... See full summary »
Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Jimmy Baio, John Byner, Diana Canova, Billy Crystal
Votes: 95
34.
Soap (1977–1981)
Episode:
Episode #3.7
(1979)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Billy spends his first evening in Leslie's apartment and meets her condescending first husband; the real Burt is beamed back to the ship right in front of Mary, who concludes that he really can make himself invisible.
Director: J.D. Lobue | Stars: Candice Azzara, Jimmy Baio, Diana Canova, Billy Crystal
Votes: 84
35.
The Duck Factory (1984)
Episode:
It Didn't Happen One Night
(1984)
TV-14 | 23 min | Comedy
While the Duck Factory team speculate about a romantic connection between Skip and Andrea Mrs. Winkler dates an actor friend of Buddy who turns out to be a creep.
Director: Burt Brinckerhoff | Stars: Jim Carrey, Julie Payne, Nancy Lane, Jay Tarses
Votes: 20
36. The Edge of Night (1956–1984)
TV-14 | 30 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Attorney Mike Karr and his colleagues are involved in solving crimes and intrigue which touch the lives of many citizens.
Stars: Ann Flood, Forrest Compton, Donald May, Joel Crothers
Votes: 469
37.
The Duck Factory (1984)
Episode:
The Children's Half-Hour
(1984)
TV-14 | 23 min | Comedy
Brooks tries, unsuccessfully, to help his son, Bumps, to launch a stand-up comedy act and Wally warns the crew when they decide to give his conniving daughter, Wendy a job.
Director: Rod Daniel | Stars: Jim Carrey, Julie Payne, Nancy Lane, Jay Tarses
Votes: 19
38.
Rhoda (1974–1978)
Episode:
The Return of Billy Glass
(1976)
TV-PG | Comedy
A long-time friend of Martin's returns. Even aged, everyone falls for him and thinks he is adorable. Billy still has a crush on Ida, and Martin is afraid of them seeing each other again.
Director: Howard Storm | Stars: Valerie Harper, David Groh, Julie Kavner, Jack Gilford
Votes: 39
39. Night Court (1984–1992)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
An eccentric fun-loving judge presides over an urban night court and all the silliness going on there.
Stars: Harry Anderson, John Larroquette, Richard Moll, Charles Robinson
Votes: 17,907
40. Taxi (1978–1983)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The staff of a New York City taxicab company go about their job while they dream of greater things.
Stars: Judd Hirsch, Jeff Conaway, Danny DeVito, Marilu Henner
Votes: 15,873
41. The Ghost & Mrs. Muir (1968–1970)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Fantasy
Derived from the 1947 movie with the same name, a house is haunted by a deceased sea captain who wreaks havoc with the new tenants who were not advised of his existence.
Stars: Hope Lange, Edward Mulhare, Reta Shaw, Harlen Carraher
Votes: 1,607
42. The Littlest Hobo (1979–1985)
30 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The wandering adventures of an intelligent German shepherd dog.
Stars: London, Harvey Atkin, Allan Royal, Ted Follows
Votes: 1,341
43. Car 54, Where Are You? (1961–1963)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Sitcom featuring the zany hijinks of New York's finest.
Stars: Joe E. Ross, Fred Gwynne, Paul Reed, Al Lewis
Votes: 1,881
44. The Frank Sinatra Show (1950–1952)
60 min | Music
The Frank Sinatra Show (also known as Bulova Watch Time) was an American musical variety series hosted by Frank Sinatra from 1950 to 1952.
Stars: Frank Sinatra, June Hutton, Ben Blue, The Whippoorwills
Votes: 45
45.
The Duck Factory (1984)
Episode:
Call Me Responsible
(1984)
TV-14 | 23 min | Comedy
When the network threatens to cancel Dippy Duck, Skip must figure out how to revamp the show.
Director: Gene Reynolds | Stars: Jim Carrey, Julie Payne, Nancy Lane, Jay Tarses
Votes: 19
46.
Here's Lucy (1968–1974)
Episode:
Lucy Helps Craig Get a Driver's License
(1969)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
Craig celebrates his 16th birthday by getting his drivers license. Lucy takes him to the DMV to take the drivers test and interferes every step of the way, from commenting on his license ... See full summary »
Director: Jack Donohue | Stars: Lucille Ball, Gale Gordon, Lucie Arnaz, Desi Arnaz Jr.
Votes: 43
47.
Soap (1977–1981)
Episode:
Episode #3.5
(1979)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Dutch is finally released from prison; the alien Burt mistakes Millie for his stepson Jodie; Saul beams the real Burt back down to the Campbell home, where he comes face-to-face with his duplicate.
Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Candice Azzara, Jimmy Baio, Diana Canova, Billy Crystal
Votes: 87
48.
Trapper John, M.D. (1979–1986)
Episode:
Pilot
(1979)
60 min | Drama
San Francisco Memorial Hospital handles incoming mass casualties from a hotel fire. Chief of Surgery Trapper John McIntyre welcomes aboard an ambitious and unorthodox young surgeon, Gonzo Gates.
Director: Jackie Cooper | Stars: Pernell Roberts, Gregory Harrison, Mary McCarty, Charles Siebert
Votes: 37
49. The Ellen Burstyn Show (1986–1987)
30 min | Comedy
Ellen Brewer, a best-selling author, shares her Baltimore house with single daughter Molly Ross, plus five year old grandson Nick. Added to the mix, is Ellen's sarcastic mother Sydney, and her seminar student Tom, a frequent guest.
Stars: Ellen Burstyn, Megan Mullally, Jesse R. Tendler, Barry Sobel
Votes: 66
50. The Incident (1967)
Approved | 107 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Late one night, two young toughs hold hostage the passengers in one car of a New York subway train.
Director: Larry Peerce | Stars: Tony Musante, Martin Sheen, Beau Bridges, Brock Peters
Votes: 4,835