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1. The Twilight Zone (1959–1964)
TV-PG | 50 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: 93,321
2.
For the People (1965)
Episode:
To Prosecute All Crimes
(1965)
60 min | Crime, Drama
New York City assistant district attorney Dave Koster finds himself humiliated in court when he's assigned to prosecute a vagrancy charge on the city's most notorious racketeer Johnny Pack.... See full summary »
Director: David Greene | Stars: William Shatner, Howard Da Silva, Lonny Chapman, Jessica Walter
Votes: 13
3. Twelfth Night (1957 TV Movie)
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Viola and Sebastian are lookalike twins, separated by a shipwreck. Viola lands in Illyria, where she disguises herself like her brother and goes into the service of the Duke Orsino. Orsino ... See full summary »
Director: David Greene | Stars: Max Adrian, Lloyd Bochner, Richard Buck, William Cottrell
Votes: 20
4.
Coronet Blue (1967)
Episode:
Six Months to Mars
(1967)
60 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Feds want to exploit Alden's amnesia for simulating a mission to Mars. Brainwashed, he and a partner are placed into a drug-induced simulator. His partner's breakdown aborts the mission, ... See full summary »
Director: David Greene | Stars: Frank Converse, Patrick O'Neal, Alan Alda, Walter Moulder
Votes: 20
5.
The Doctors and the Nurses (1962–1965)
Episode:
Night Shift
(1962)
60 min | Drama
At New York's Alden hospital maternity ward, a group of student nurses take on their first duties. The focus is on head nurse Liz Thorpe and student Gail Lucas, and several patients ... See full summary »
Director: David Greene | Stars: Shirl Conway, Zina Bethune, Viveca Lindfors, Ruth McDevitt
Votes: 7
6. Roots (1977)
TV-14 | 74 min | Biography, Drama, History
A dramatization of author Alex Haley's family line from ancestor Kunta Kinte's enslavement to his descendants' liberation.
Stars: LeVar Burton, Robert Reed, John Amos, Louis Gossett Jr.
Votes: 18,895
7. Ellery Queen (1975–1976)
TV-PG | 100 min | Crime, Drama, Family
The son of a police detective solves baffling crimes.
Stars: Jim Hutton, David Wayne, Tom Reese, John Hillerman
Votes: 1,561
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. 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
10.
Coronet Blue (1967)
Episode:
The Flip Side of Timmy Devon
(1967)
60 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Alden hears a pop tune on the radio, supposedly from a dead singer, yet never released until that moment-but he somehow knows the lyrics already, and surmises that he had to have been ... See full summary »
Director: David Greene | Stars: Frank Converse, Dick Clark, Sally Kellerman, Peter Duchin
Votes: 16
11.
The Defenders (1961–1965)
Episode:
Judgment Eve
(1963)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama
The trial of Frank Thorpe, a businessman accused of engaging a hit man to murder a competitor, has ended. Twelve jurors are sequestered to decide upon a verdict. Although they're instructed... See full summary »
Director: David Greene | Stars: E.G. Marshall, Robert Reed, Arch Johnson, Joe De Santis
Votes: 14
12. Coronet Blue (1967)
60 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Michael Alden is an amnesiac, who must discover his real identity before the operatives of a mysterious group locate him and kill him. The key to his past might be "Coronet Blue", a meaningless phrase he for some reason remembers.
Stars: Frank Converse, Joe Silver, Brian Bedford, Robert Burr
Votes: 210
13. Five Fingers (1959–1960)
60 min | Drama
Victor Sebastian is a successful undercover agent based in Europe. Victor's cover is as a talent agent for singer Simone Genet, who is later a romantic interest. Victor is often aided by his contact, Robertson.
Stars: David Hedison, Luciana Paluzzi, Paul Burke, Michael Romanoff
Votes: 61
14.
Roots (1977)
Episode:
Part I
(1977)
TV-14 | 97 min | Biography, Drama, History
In 1750, in Gambia, West Africa, Kunta Kinte, son of Omoro and Binta, distinguishes himself among his tribesmen in manhood training rituals. But he does not enjoy his new status long: slave... See full summary »
Director: David Greene | Stars: Edward Asner, O.J. Simpson, Ralph Waite, Maya Angelou
Votes: 419
15. Rich Man, Poor Man (1976)
TV-PG | 63 min | Drama
An examination of the trials and tribulations of the Jordache family, from the period following World War II to the late 1960s.
Stars: Peter Strauss, Nick Nolte, Susan Blakely, Dorothy McGuire
Votes: 3,432
16. Suspicion (1957–1958)
60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The show consisted of forty episodes, half of which were live and half of which were filmed. The shows, which often involved murder, were intended to confuse and mystify the audience.
Stars: Dennis O'Keefe, Mike Ragan, Cris Roberts, David Armstrong
Votes: 520
17.
Encounter (1952–1961)
Episode:
Othello
(1953)
84 min | Drama
The Moorish general Othello is manipulated into thinking that his new wife Desdemona has been carrying on an affair with his lieutenant Michael Cassio when in reality it is all part of the scheme of a bitter ensign named Iago.
Director: David Greene | Stars: Lorne Greene, Peggi Loder, Joseph Fürst, Katharine Blake
Votes: 12
18.
The Defenders (1961–1965)
Episode:
Poltergeist
(1963)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama
Temporarily stranded on Fire Island with a group of other weekend visitors, Kenneth Preston finds himself investigating a murder.
Director: David Greene | Stars: E.G. Marshall, Robert Reed, Patrick O'Neal, Mary Astor
Votes: 10
19.
The Defenders (1961–1965)
Episode:
The Broken Barrelhead
(1962)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama
The problems the Prestons are having in defending young Peter Crewe are made considerably worse by the attempts of Crewe's father to bribe a juror.
Director: David Greene | Stars: E.G. Marshall, Robert Reed, Harold J. Stone, Richard Jordan
Votes: 17
20.
Goodyear Theatre (1957–1960)
Episode:
The Chain and the River
(1958)
30 min | Drama
A farmer is bitten by a skunk that may have been rabid. While his wife seeks help, he remains at the farm with his young daughter and chains himself to a tree, should he become hydrophobic.
Director: David Greene | Stars: Patty McCormack, Paul Douglas, Maurine McCormack, Claudia Bryar
Votes: 8
21.
Suspicion (1957–1958)
Episode:
Someone Is After Me
(1958)
60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A paranoid woman, frightened since she witnessed a violent crime, fears for her life.
Director: David Greene | Stars: Dennis O'Keefe, Edward Andrews, Lee Bowman, Mary James
Votes: 13
22. Armchair Mystery Theatre (1960–1965)
60 min | Drama, Mystery
Armchair Mystery Theatre is a 60-minute United Kingdom television anthology mystery series. Thirty-four episodes aired from 1960-65. It was hosted by Donald Pleasence and produced by Leonard White.
Stars: Donald Pleasence, Ian Hendry, Thomas Heathcote, Charles Gray
Votes: 19
23. First Performance (1955–1958)
90 min | Drama
A series of short television plays that were produced as a promotion for Canada Savings Bonds.
Stars: Robert Christie, Murray Westgate, Alex McKee, Hugh Webster
Votes: 17
24.
The Defenders (1961–1965)
Episode:
The Locked Room
(1962)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama
The emphasis is on a jury as it deliberates the fate of a woman accused of killing her husband's apparent mistress.
Director: David Greene | Stars: E.G. Marshall, Robert Reed, Viveca Lindfors, Zachary Scott
Votes: 19
25.
Rich Man, Poor Man (1976)
Episode:
Part I: Chapters 1 and 2
(1976)
TV-PG | 120 min | Drama
Story begins at VE Day celebration at the school where elder son of a German immigrant, Rudy Jordache is a student. Younger brother, Tom, is also in attendance, but leaves when it is too "... See full summary »
Director: David Greene | Stars: Peter Strauss, Nick Nolte, Susan Blakely, Edward Asner
Votes: 98
26.
Rich Man, Poor Man (1976)
Episode:
Part VIII: Chapters 11 and 12
(1976)
TV-PG | 120 min | Drama
1965: Tom writes Rudy that, if he has any rich friends that vacation in the Mediterranean, he should mention Tom's name. The yacht is called Clothilde. While docked in Cannes, Wesley takes ... See full summary »
Director: David Greene | Stars: Peter Strauss, Nick Nolte, Susan Blakely, Andrew Duggan
Votes: 72
27.
Fatal Vision (1984)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(1984)
TV-14 | 90 min | Crime, Drama, History
The family of Capt. Jeffrey MacDonald USA dies violently from an attack by person or persons unknown. Jeff comes under investigation. The Army clears him. But two CID officers, and his father-in-law, have doubts.
Director: David Greene | Stars: Karl Malden, Eva Marie Saint, Barry Newman, Gary Cole
Votes: 26
28. The Persuaders! (1971–1972)
60 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Two worlds collide when Lord Brett Sinclair, a titled British man, and Danny Wilde, a Bronx-raised, self-made American, reluctantly join forces to right wrongs and protect the innocent.
Stars: Tony Curtis, Roger Moore, Laurence Naismith, Juliet Harmer
Votes: 5,903
29. 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: 503
30. 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: 223
31. 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: 198
32.
Ellery Queen (1975–1976)
Episode:
Too Many Suspects
(1975)
TV-PG | 98 min | Crime, Drama, Family
When a famous fashion designer is found murdered, Inspector Richard Queen of the NYPD is baffled by her dying clue, prompting him to bring in his son, mystery writer Ellery Queen, to help in the investigation.
Director: David Greene | Stars: Jim Hutton, David Wayne, Ray Milland, Kim Hunter
Votes: 369
33.
The Defenders (1961–1965)
Episode:
A Book for Burning
(1963)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama
A famous writer is accused of writing an obscene book.
Director: David Greene | Stars: E.G. Marshall, Robert Reed, Sam Wanamaker, Alexander Scourby
Votes: 12
34.
The Defenders (1961–1965)
Episode:
Metamorphosis
(1963)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama
Luke Jackson is scheduled to be executed in days. He killed a policeman seven years earlier and was condemned to death. After numerous appeals and stays, he has seemingly reached the end of the road, yet the Prestons say there is hope.
Director: David Greene | Stars: E.G. Marshall, Robert Reed, Robert Duvall, William Redfield
Votes: 19
35.
The Defenders (1961–1965)
Episode:
The Traitor
(1963)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama
Vincent Kayle, an aeronautics employee, is arrested by the FBI and found to have in his possession film of stolen government documents. Accused of espionage, he faces trial as a spy and ... See full summary »
Director: David Greene | Stars: E.G. Marshall, Robert Reed, Fritz Weaver, Tim O'Connor
Votes: 13
36.
The Persuaders! (1971–1972)
Episode:
Greensleeves
(1971)
52 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
The noble, yet abandoned manor of Greensleeves is strangely restored unbeknownst to its rightful owner, Lord Brett Sinclair, who now needs to impersonate himself to get to the bottom of the mystery.
Director: David Greene | Stars: Tony Curtis, Roger Moore, Rosemary Nicols, Cy Grant
Votes: 343
37.
Tales of Adventure (1952–1953)
Episode:
The Moonstone: Part 2
(1952)
Adventure
Star: Patrick Macnee
Votes: 8
38.
Rich Man, Poor Man (1976)
Episode:
Part II: Chapters 3 and 4
(1976)
TV-PG | 120 min | Drama
In California at Uncle Harold's, Tom falls in love with the housekeeper. Julie gets a small part in a Broadway play, where Rudy goes to see her and finds her with a married man. Rudy gets ... See full summary »
Director: David Greene | Stars: Peter Strauss, Nick Nolte, Susan Blakely, Steve Allen
Votes: 74
39. Folio (1955–1959)
Drama, Musical
Stars: Douglas Rain, Jack Creley, Lloyd Bochner, Frank Peddie
Votes: 22
40. Dow Hour of Great Mysteries (1960– )
60 min | Mystery
The Dow Hour of Great Mysteries, was a series of seven television specials from March to November 1960, hosted by Joseph Welch on NBC, and sponsored by Dow Chemical. Welch died on October 6, 1960, bringing the series to an end.
Stars: Joseph N. Welch, Robert Flemyng, Louis Edmonds, Helen Hayes
Votes: 23
41.
Rich Man, Poor Man (1976)
Episode:
Part VII: Chapter 10
(1976)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama
Finally Tom confronts Falconetti after the third mate is assaulted by him and the other man now remembers where he saw Tom fight. Tom is told he must get off ship when they get into the New... See full summary »
Director: David Greene | Stars: Peter Strauss, Nick Nolte, Susan Blakely, Murray Hamilton
Votes: 64
42. BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950–1959)
Drama
Series of television plays performed live.
Stars: Richard Caldicot, George Woodbridge, Robert Brown, Michael Brennan
Votes: 179
43. Goodyear Playhouse (1951–1957)
60 min | Drama
The show featured original plays plus plays adapted from works.
Stars: Walter Matthau, David White, Constance Ford, Kim Stanley
Votes: 113
44. Kraft Mystery Theater (1961–1963)
60 min | Crime, Mystery
A successor to Kraft Television Theater with a change of focus away from straight drama. The high productions remained along with the ability to attract well known talent.
Stars: Frank Gallop, Keir Dullea, John Ericson, Richard Anderson
Votes: 79
45. 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
46.
The Defenders (1961–1965)
Episode:
The Last Six Months
(1962)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama
Kenneth decides to defend a dying man who strangled his business partner after the partner refused to provide for the man's family after his death.
Director: David Greene | Stars: E.G. Marshall, Robert Reed, Arthur Hill, Louisa Horton
Votes: 15
47.
Shane (1966)
Episode:
The Great Invasion: Part 1
(1966)
60 min | Western
An invasion is happening, and it's happening by Major Hackett and his hired guns to any rancher or homesteader who is not a member of the Cattleman's Beleavent. An article in the paper only... See full summary »
Director: David Greene | Stars: David Carradine, Jill Ireland, Tom Tully, Christopher Shea
Votes: 18
48.
This Is Your Life (1955–2003)
Episode:
Patrick Macnee
(1984)
Documentary, Biography
Directors: Michael Kent, Terry Yarwood | Stars: Eamonn Andrews, Patrick Macnee, Joanna Lumley, Gareth Hunt
Votes: 6
49.
Tales of Adventure (1952–1953)
Episode:
The Moonstone: Part 1
(1952)
Adventure
Stars: Patrick Macnee, Betty Leighton, Araby Lockhart
Votes: 7
50.
Tales of Adventure (1952–1953)
Episode:
The Moonstone: Part 3
(1952)
Adventure
Star: Patrick Macnee
Votes: 7