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1.
The Silent Service (1957–1958)
Episode:
The Bowfin Story
(1958)
30 min | Action, War
Today's theme is the Bowfin Story.
Director: Jean Yarbrough | Stars: Thomas M. Dykers, John Hudson, James Franciscus, Brett Halsey
Votes: 13
2.
Combat! (1962–1967)
Episode:
The Chapel at Able-Five
(1966)
Action, Drama, War
Alone and blinded, Saunders is at the mercy of a German chaplain.
Director: Michael Caffey | Stars: Vic Morrow, Rick Jason, Fritz Weaver, Jack Hogan
Votes: 88
3.
Lux Video Theatre (1950–1959)
Episode:
The Armed Venus
(1957)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
The wealthy owner of a Park Avenue night club falls in love with a beautiful girl who turns out to have secrets. His doubt and suspicions set him on a dangerous path.
Director: James P. Yarbrough | Stars: Arline Anderson, Don 'Red' Barry, Ken Carpenter, Steve Forrest
Votes: 8
4.
Gunsmoke (1955–1975)
Episode:
Once a Haggen
(1964)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
Bucko, a close friend of Festus, is accused of murdering a man to whom he lost at poker. When his alibi witness lies out of fear, Bucko is sentenced to hang, and Festus, who'd begun to see the marshal as a friend, vows Bucko won't swing.
Director: Andrew V. McLaglen | Stars: James Arness, Dennis Weaver, Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake
Votes: 230
5.
Chopper One (1974)
Episode:
Undercover
(1974)
Crime, Drama
Director: Seymour Robbie | Stars: Jim McMullan, Dirk Benedict, Lou Frizzell, Ralph Garrett
Votes: 22
6. The Silent Service (1957–1958)
30 min | Action, War
Documentary dramatic anthology about the US Navy's submarine fleet. All stories were based on fact and the realism was heightened by actual use of combat footage from the files of the Navy.
Stars: Thomas M. Dykers, Eric Morris, Robert Knapp, Ron Foster
Votes: 162
7. Combat! (1962–1967)
60 min | Action, Drama, War
Combat!, a one-hour World War II drama series, followed a front line American infantry squad as they battled their way across Europe
Stars: Vic Morrow, Rick Jason, Pierre Jalbert, Jack Hogan
Votes: 3,146
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.
The Ford Television Theatre (1952–1957)
Episode:
Footnote on a Doll
(1957)
30 min | Drama
Following her turn as the nation's First Lady, Dolley Madison's life continued to be colorful. As a widow in Washington, she's invited to a tea party by Beatrice Trent, the spiteful wife of... See full summary »
Director: James Neilson | Stars: Bette Davis, Natalie Schafer, John Hudson, Eleanor Audley
Votes: 232
10. Perry Mason (1957–1966)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The trials of a master criminal defense attorney handling the most difficult cases in support of the innocent.
Stars: Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Hopper, Ray Collins
Votes: 11,857
11.
Wagon Train (1957–1965)
Episode:
The Felizia Kingdom Story
(1959)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
Tough as nails Felizia Kingdom controls an enormous amount of land by force, and no one is good enough to inherit the responsibility. When Flint handles her henchmen with ease, she decides he's the man for the job.
Director: Joseph Pevney | Stars: Ward Bond, Robert Horton, Judith Anderson, Frank McGrath
Votes: 92
12. Cavalcade of America (1952–1957)
Not Rated | 60 min | Drama
"Cavalcade of America" documented historical events using stories of individual courage, initiative and achievement, often with feel-good dramatizations of the human spirit's triumph against all odds.
Stars: James Seay, Robert Foulk, Richard Gaines, Raymond Greenleaf
Votes: 98
13. Janet Dean, Registered Nurse (1954–1955)
30 min | Drama
Janet Dean is a nurse who has been recently discharged from the U. S. Air Force. She becomes a private nurse and travels around the country treating not only patients physical ailments but also their mental ailments.
Stars: Ella Raines, Lenore Lonergan, Darren McGavin, Anne Sargent
Votes: 21
14. Gunsmoke (1955–1975)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
Marshal Matt Dillon keeps the peace in rough-and-tumble Dodge City.
Stars: James Arness, Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake, Ken Curtis
Votes: 8,763
15. The BBC Television Shakespeare (1978–1985)
BBC adaptations of all 37 plays wholly and authoritatively credited to William Shakespeare.
Stars: Brenda Bruce, Jon Finch, David Gwillim, Rob Edwards
Votes: 52
16. Gruen Guild Theater (1951–1953)
30 min | Drama
An American dramatic anthology series that was known as Gruen Guild Playhouse when it debuted on ABC. "Guild" was dropped from the title when it was shown on the DuMont Television Network in 1952. Sponsored by the Gruen Watch Company.
Stars: Robert Hutton, Steve Brodie, Bonita Granville, Ludwig Donath
Votes: 36
17.
Adam-12 (1968–1975)
Episode:
Log 54: Impersonation
(1970)
TV-PG | 25 min | Crime, Drama
A police detective is suspected of bilking a fight promoter out of $350. Is he guilty, or is it another criminal engaging in a slick new crime called identity theft?
Director: Joseph Pevney | Stars: Martin Milner, Kent McCord, Virginia Gregg, James McEachin
Votes: 95
18.
Cannon (1971–1976)
Episode:
That Was No Lady
(1972)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Cannon is hired to protect a lawyer who has received death threats after defending her clients, two small-time crooks, suspected of a safe-cracking at a charitable foundation.
Director: George McCowan | Stars: William Conrad, Jessica Walter, Robert Webber, Stacy Harris
Votes: 113
19.
Perry Mason (1957–1966)
Episode:
The Case of the Glittering Goldfish
(1959)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Rollins and Wyatt have discovered a cure for gill fever. As they plan to market the product, they find that Jack Huxley has bought the aquarium business and owns all patents and intellectual property. Huxley is murdered; Wyatt is charged.
Director: Gerd Oswald | Stars: Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Hopper, William Talman
Votes: 360
20.
The Third Man (1959–1965)
Episode:
Mischka
(1962)
Crime, Drama
An old friend of Lime has devised a valuable perfume that stands to make a fortune, but he suddenly dies and the formula is missing. A possible suspect arises in the form of a waitress in a small downtown restaurant.
Director: Robert M. Leeds | Stars: Michael Rennie, Jonathan Harris, Gerald Mohr, Carol Ohmart
Votes: 7
21. 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
22. The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse (1953–1955)
30 min | Drama
An anthology series with episodes split between comedies and drama. Anita Colby and Arlene Dahl shared hosting duties the first season that was originally filmed live but switched to film. ... See full summary »
Stars: Polly Bergen, Arlene Dahl, Anita Colby, Dorothy Green
Votes: 65
23. 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: 1,879
24. The Third Man (1959–1965)
30 min | Crime, Drama
Harry Lime makes money dealing art and solves crime to save his life.
Stars: Michael Rennie, Jonathan Harris, Naomi Chance, Rupert Davies
Votes: 218
25. Men Into Space (1959–1960)
30 min | Sci-Fi
The adventures of Colonel Ed McCauley, head of the American space program. He battles saboteurs, budget cuts, defective equipment and other problems in outer space.
Stars: William Lundigan, Joyce Taylor, Charles Herbert, Tyler McVey
Votes: 213
26. The Millionaire (1955–1960)
30 min | Drama
In this hit 1950s TV series, a millionaire indulges himself giving away $1 million apiece to persons he has never met.
Stars: Marvin Miller, Paul Frees, Roy Gordon, Russ Conway
Votes: 605
27. Lock Up (1959–1961)
30 min | Crime, Drama
Cases taken from the files and case histories of renowned Philadelphia defense attorney Herbert L. Maris.
Stars: Macdonald Carey, John Doucette, Joan Granville, Olive Carey
Votes: 106
28. The Unexpected (1952– )
30 min | Drama
Herbert Marshall hosted this anthology series of fast paced thirty minute dramas. It was also known as "Times Square Playhouse."
Stars: Herbert Marshall, Paul Guilfoyle, David Colmans, Jane Nigh
Votes: 35
29. Pete Kelly's Blues (1959– )
22 min | Crime, Drama
Stars: William Reynolds, Connee Boswell, Than Wyenn, Phil Gordon
Votes: 31
30.
The F.B.I. (1965–1974)
Episode:
The Condemned
(1970)
60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Erskine and Colby pursue a pair of bank robbers from Philadelphia to Oregon. The criminals, Perry and Shep, are an odd mix of urban and rural backgrounds. Perry plans the robberies while ... See full summary »
Director: Virgil W. Vogel | Stars: Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Philip Abbott, William Reynolds, Tim McIntire
Votes: 18
31.
Playhouse 90 (1956–1961)
Episode:
The Last Tycoon
(1957)
74 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
A movie producer is slowly working himself to death.
Director: John Frankenheimer | Stars: Richard Joy, Jack Palance, Keenan Wynn, Peter Lorre
Votes: 18
32.
Sea Hunt (1958–1961)
Episode:
Sub Hatch
(1961)
30 min | Action, Adventure
Mike and his partner fight the bends, as they endure a long recovery process in a submarine's escape trunk.
Director: Leon Benson | Stars: Lloyd Bridges, John Hudson, George Clayton Johnson, Bill Edwards
Votes: 17
33. Adam-12 (1968–1975)
TV-PG | 30 min | Crime, Drama
Two regular police officers patrol Los Angeles.
Stars: Martin Milner, Kent McCord, Shaaron Claridge, William Boyett
Votes: 4,993
34. Dragnet 1967 (1967–1970)
TV-14 | 30 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Police Detective Sgt. Joe Friday and his partners investigate crimes in Los Angeles.
Stars: Jack Webb, Harry Morgan, Don Ross, Marco Lopez
Votes: 3,409
35. 77 Sunset Strip (1958–1964)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Stu Bailey and Jeff Spencer are the wisecracking, womanizing private-detective heroes of this Warner Brothers drama.
Stars: Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Edd Byrnes, Roger Smith, Jacqueline Beer
Votes: 1,636
36. Sea Hunt (1958–1961)
30 min | Action, Adventure
Mike Nelson is a scuba diver in the days when it was still very new. He works alone, it was mostly carried through his voice-over narrations. These gave the show a flavor of a radio program.
Stars: Lloyd Bridges, Ken Drake, Courtney Brown, Jan Harrison
Votes: 1,411
37. 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
38. Big Town (1950–1956)
TV-MA | 30 min | Drama
"Big Town" was a long-running, highly-successful network radio series (1937- 1952) and film series ("I Cover the Underworld," "Underworld After Dark," and "Underworld Scandal") before ... See full summary »
Stars: Patrick McVey, Mark Stevens, Jane Nigh, Mary K. Wells
Votes: 58
39. Celebrity Playhouse (1955–1956)
30 min | Drama
Stars: Angela Lansbury, Scott Brady, Howard Duff, Sylvia Sidney
Votes: 42
40.
Dragnet 1967 (1967–1970)
Episode:
Burglary: Mister
(1969)
TV-14 | 30 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A woman reports her husband robbed her grandmother's home, taking everything, even the cane for the blind grandmother. The husband demands respect, saying everyone has to call him Mr Lumis.
Director: Jack Webb | Stars: Jack Webb, Harry Morgan, John Hudson, Amzie Strickland
Votes: 123
41. 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
42. Matinee Theatre (1955–1958)
60 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
A daily anthology show, featuring original material, as well as adaptations of literary classics.
Stars: John Conte, Peter Hansen, Sarah Churchill, Johnny Crawford
Votes: 133
43. Lux Video Theatre (1950–1959)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Live dramatic shows featuring Hollywood stars, adaptations of motion pictures, and a host accompanying. The host would introduce each act, and would conduct an interview with the stars at the end of the play.
Stars: Ken Carpenter, Jay Jackson, Otto Kruger, Gordon MacRae
Votes: 154
44. The Philco Television Playhouse (1948–1956)
60 min | Drama
This live dramatic series featured original stories and adaptations of novels, plays, etc., during its eight-year run. During the first year, the show was sponsored by the Actor's Equity ... See full summary »
Stars: Bert Lytell, Jay Jackson, Bob Stanton, E.G. Marshall
Votes: 137
45. The D.A.'s Man (1959– )
30 min | Crime
Ex-private eye Shannon works his way into New York mob operations, reporting his findings to the District Attorney's office through Asst. D. A. Bonacorsi.
Stars: John Compton, Ralph Manza, Alfred Shelly, Herbert Ellis
Votes: 20
46.
The Loretta Young Show (1953–1961)
Episode:
The Little Teacher
(1955)
30 min | Drama
A man is plagued by guilt and worry when his daughter breaks a finger after he spanks her in anger.
Director: Harry Keller | Stars: Loretta Young, John Hudson, Mimi Gibson, John Bryant
Votes: 17
47. Wagon Train (1957–1965)
TV-PG | 75 min | Western
Stories of the journeys of a wagon train as it leaves post-Civil War Missouri on its way to California through the plains, deserts, and Rocky Mountains.
Stars: Frank McGrath, Terry Wilson, Robert Horton, John McIntire
Votes: 3,754
48. Dragnet (1951–1959)
TV-14 | 30 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Sgt. Joe Friday and his partners methodically investigate crimes in Los Angeles.
Stars: Jack Webb, Ben Alexander, Olan Soule, Vic Perrin
Votes: 2,366
49. The Farmer's Daughter (1963–1966)
30 min | Comedy
Katrin Holstrum seeks the help of Congressman Glen Morley just when she needs a governess for her sons Steve and Danny. Morley hires Katy and her solutions contrast with the complicated shapes of the refined Glen.
Stars: Inger Stevens, William Windom, Cathleen Nesbitt, Mickey Sholdar
Votes: 306
50. The Ford Television Theatre (1952–1957)
30 min | Drama
This show started in New York City, with Broadway actors and actresses. It then moved to Hollywood, California, where Hollywood actors and actresses headed the cast.
Stars: Philip Carey, Laraine Day, Willis Bouchey, Thomas Mitchell
Votes: 276