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1.
The Bold Ones: The Lawyers (1969–1972)
Episode:
The Invasion of Kevin Ireland
(1971)
60 min | Drama
The firm defends Kevin Ireland, who admits trashing the office of a private background investigator whose reports, based on erroneous information, cost Ireland his employment and his marriage.
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Burl Ives, Joseph Campanella, James Farentino, Darren McGavin
Votes: 21
2. The Red Skelton Chevy Special (1959 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Director: Seymour Berns | Stars: Red Skelton, James Arness, David Rose and His Orchestra, Rhonda Fleming
Votes: 10
3.
The Bold Ones: The Lawyers (1969–1972)
Episode:
Point of Honor
(1970)
60 min | Drama
Randy Burroughs, on the run for killing a teenage girl three years ago, arranges a meeting with Brian in the small town of Plainview and asks that he represent him---not because he is ... See full summary »
Director: Gene Levitt | Stars: Burl Ives, Joseph Campanella, Veronica Cartwright, Paul Stevens
Votes: 6
4.
The Bold Ones: The Lawyers (1969–1972)
Episode:
The Verdict
(1970)
60 min | Drama
The lawyers wrestle with their conscience when they defend a doctor guilty of performing an illegal abortion.
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Burl Ives, Joseph Campanella, James Farentino, Will Geer
Votes: 10
5. The Johnny Cash Show (1969–1971)
60 min | Music
Johnny Cash and his wife, June Carter Cash, were hosts of this Country and Western themed variety show. Comedians Hope, Crosby, Minnie Pearl, and others perform skits. Musical acts as diverse as Louis Armstrong to The Monkees perform.
Stars: Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, The Statler Brothers, The Tennessee Three
Votes: 279
6.
The Bold Ones: The Lawyers (1969–1972)
Episode:
The Rockford Riddle
(1969)
60 min | Drama
Wife on trial for killing husband's mistress. Husband testifies he did it. After trial he recants; goes to jail - doesn't matter, the actress playing the wife is Claudette Longet who would killed her lover in real life. Must see episode!!.
Director: Richard T. Heffron | Stars: Burl Ives, Joseph Campanella, James Farentino, Charles Aidman
Votes: 9
7.
The Bold Ones: The Lawyers (1969–1972)
Episode:
Trial of a PFC
(1970)
60 min | Drama
Nichols agrees to defend a decorated Vietnam veteran, now living a counterculture lifestyle, who is charged with murdering a platoon mate whom he was lifelong friends with. But though he ... See full summary »
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Burl Ives, Joseph Campanella, James Farentino, Pete Duel
Votes: 8
8. 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: 4,241
9. What's My Line? (1950–1967)
30 min | Family, Game-Show
Four panelists must determine guests' occupations - and, in the case of famous guests, while blindfolded, their identity - by asking only "yes" or "no" questions.
Stars: John Daly, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf, Dorothy Kilgallen
Votes: 1,769
10. 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: 51
11. 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: 18,868
12. 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
13.
Alias Smith and Jones (1971–1973)
Episode:
The McCreedy Bust: Going, Going, Gone
(1972)
Not Rated | 60 min | Western
'Big Mac' MacCreedy hires Smith and Jones to steal it (again ) -the Cesar's bust from Arminderez but Heyes refuses (but agrees to teach one of MacCreedy's men how to do it , instead.) Heyes... See full summary »
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Pete Duel, Ben Murphy, Lee Majors, Burl Ives
Votes: 86
14.
The Bold Ones: The Lawyers (1969–1972)
Episode:
A Game of Chance
(1969)
60 min | Drama
Neil defends a man and woman accused of killing the woman's husband. Another man confesses to the killing, but Neil then suspects the detective assigned to the case of deliberately planting... See full summary »
Director: Douglas Heyes | Stars: Burl Ives, Joseph Campanella, James Farentino, Steve Ihnat
Votes: 10
15.
The Bold Ones: The Lawyers (1969–1972)
Episode:
Hall of Justice
(1971)
60 min | Drama
Follows the lawyers through four separate cases: one involving rape, one involving euthanasia, and two involving drug offenses.
Director: Richard T. Heffron | Stars: Burl Ives, Joseph Campanella, James Farentino, Ramon Bieri
Votes: 6
16. 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
17.
Alias Smith and Jones (1971–1973)
Episode:
Jailbreak at Junction City
(1971)
Not Rated | 60 min | Western
Heyes and Curry are deputized by the sheriff of Big Bend, to take some outlaws to Junction City. The sheriff there knows them by sight, but a local judge may save them from the law.
Director: Jeffrey Hayden | Stars: Pete Duel, Ben Murphy, George Montgomery, James Wainwright
Votes: 85
18.
The Bold Ones: The Lawyers (1969–1972)
Episode:
The People Against Doctor Chapman
(1970)
60 min | Drama
Brian defends a client who is accused of practicing medicine without a licenses when one of his patients dies even though he has military training as a Vietnam combat medic.
Director: Jeannot Szwarc | Stars: Burl Ives, Joseph Campanella, Monte Markham, Ramon Bieri
Votes: 11
19.
Daniel Boone (1964–1970)
Episode:
Love and Equity
(1969)
TV-PG | 60 min | Adventure, Western
In a semi-comic episode, Prater Beasley is called back to Boonesborough to get rid of a ground squirrel problem. Unfortunately, his methods get him into trouble, as he gets accused of fraud and even witchcraft.
Director: William Wiard | Stars: Fess Parker, Patricia Blair, Darby Hinton, Dal McKennon
Votes: 33
20. A Face in the Crowd (1957)
Approved | 126 min | Drama, Music
A female radio reporter turns a folk-singing drifter into a powerful media star.
Director: Elia Kazan | Stars: Andy Griffith, Patricia Neal, Anthony Franciosa, Walter Matthau
Votes: 17,089
21. The Bobby Darin Show (1973– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music
The Bobby Darin Show aired on NBC-TV in 1973, the same year of Bobby's untimely passing. The thirteen shows represent the last chapter in the career of an iconic artist who would span ... See full summary »
Stars: Bobby Darin, Richard Bakalyan, Roger Carroll, Geoff Edwards
Votes: 38
22. Person to Person (1953–1961)
30 min | Documentary, News, Talk-Show
Interviews with figures from public life.
Stars: Edward R. Murrow, Charles Collingwood, Jayne Meadows, Jerry Lewis
Votes: 223
23.
Flip (1970–1974)
Episode:
Episode #1.14
(1970)
TV-G | 22 min | Comedy, Music
Sha-Na-Na opens with a rendition of "Blue Moon." Burl Ives recites Twas the Night Before Christmas while Flip does a silent recreation in the background while wearing footie pajamas.
Director: Tim Kiley | Stars: Flip Wilson, Slim Gaillard, Burl Ives, Sha-Na-Na
Votes: 6
24.
Playhouse 90 (1956–1961)
Episode:
The Miracle Worker
(1957)
90 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
The story of Anne Sullivan's struggle to teach the blind and deaf Helen Keller how to communicate.
Director: Arthur Penn | Stars: Richard Joy, Teresa Wright, Burl Ives, John Drew Barrymore
Votes: 16
25. The Red Skelton Hour (1951–1971)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy
A comedy-themed variety show, hosted by the popular comedian Red Skelton. It run with no interruption from 1951 to 1971. From 1956 to 1962, the show's head writer was Sherwood Schwartz, who... See full summary »
Stars: Red Skelton, David Rose and His Orchestra, Art Gilmore, Tom Hansen Dancers
Votes: 1,391
26. 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: 1,428
27. Ready, Steady, Go! (1963–1966)
50 min | Music
London based British Rock/Pop tv show broadcast every Friday night during its run until 23/12/1966. Presented by Keith Fordyce & Cathy McGowan. Featuring many performances by The Beatles,Rolling Stones & The Who amongst other 60's greats.
Stars: Sandy Sarjeant, Cathy McGowan, Mick Jagger, Dusty Springfield
Votes: 79
28. 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
29. The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956–1963)
60 min | Music
Dinah hosted this hour-long weekly for seven years. It featured Dinah and guest stars in a variety of songs, skits, production numbers. Also featured: her "See the USA in your Chevrolet" song and her warm kiss to all in conclusion.
Stars: Dinah Shore, Joel Aldred, Janet Blair, John Raitt
Votes: 241
30. Pinocchio (1968 TV Movie)
90 min | Musical
A musical fairy tale. The wondrous story of the wood-worker whose affection for the puppet he has so skilfully carved changes the toy into a real boy. But that is only the beginning.
Director: Sid Smith | Stars: Burl Ives, Peter Noone, Anita Gillette, Mort Marshall
Votes: 22
31.
Alias Smith and Jones (1971–1973)
Episode:
The McCreedy Bust
(1971)
TV-PG | 50 min | Western
A wealthy art collector, McCreedy, hires the duo to procure a bust of Caesar that, unfortunately, the current owner doesn't want to part with. Of course he will want it back. But while ... See full summary »
Director: Gene Levitt | Stars: Pete Duel, Ben Murphy, Burl Ives, Cesar Romero
Votes: 131
32.
The Bold Ones: The Lawyers (1969–1972)
Episode:
By Reason of Insanity
(1971)
60 min | Drama
Young Miles Parker, years after being kidnapped as a child, vows revenge on the man he believes is guilty. He is arrested after holding the man hostage, leading his lawyers to plead his obsession is a form of insanity.
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Burl Ives, Joseph Campanella, James Farentino, Charles Aidman
Votes: 8
33.
The Bold Ones: The Lawyers (1969–1972)
Episode:
Shriek of Silence
(1969)
60 min | Drama
Nichols and the Darrells represent a gubernatorial candidate charged with the murder of a female campaign worker.
Director: Fernando Lamas | Stars: Burl Ives, Joseph Campanella, James Farentino, Craig Stevens
Votes: 8
34.
Little House on the Prairie (1974–1983)
Episode:
The Hunters
(1976)
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Laura feels like she has grown enough to go hunting with Charles so they let her. While unrolling the bedroll, she accidentally knocks over the gun that Charles left loaded and ready to ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Landon | Stars: Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert, Melissa Sue Anderson
Votes: 327
35.
The Name of the Game (1968–1971)
Episode:
The Taker
(1968)
TV-PG | 75 min | Adventure, Drama, Mystery
Glenn Howard must cope with a hostile takeover bid by the unscrupulous Arthur Jellicoe.
Director: Harvey Hart | Stars: Gene Barry, Burl Ives, Bradford Dillman, Lois Nettleton
Votes: 24
36.
Zane Grey Theatre (1956–1961)
Episode:
The Ox
(1960)
TV-PG | 30 min | Western
Jonathan Dwyer is a large man. He is given the cruel nickname of "the ox." He moves to town and wants revenge against the man responsible for sending him to prison.
Director: David Lowell Rich | Stars: Burl Ives, Whit Bissell, Edward Platt, Kay Stewart
Votes: 23
37.
Roots (1977)
Episode:
Part VIII
(1977)
TV-14 | 96 min | Biography, Drama, History
The war is over, the Confederacy having surrendered, freeing the slaves. Mr. Harvey invites the slaves to stay if they wish, maybe sharecropping. The rest of the plantation owners, a ... See full summary »
Director: Marvin J. Chomsky | Stars: Lloyd Bridges, Georg Stanford Brown, Olivia Cole, Brad Davis
Votes: 276
38. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964 TV Movie)
TV-G | 47 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A young reindeer Rudolph lives at the North Pole. His father is one of Santa's reindeer and it is expected that Rudolph will eventually be one too. However, he has a feature which is a setback and causes him to be ostracized: his red nose.
Director: Larry Roemer | Stars: Billie Mae Richards, Burl Ives, Larry D. Mann, Paul Soles
Votes: 37,462
39. The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (1967–1993)
60 min | Comedy
The Smothers Brothers host a comedy variety show that became notorious for its topical satirical humor.
Stars: Tom Smothers, Dick Smothers, Pat Paulsen, Peter Cullen
Votes: 1,639
40. 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
41. I've Got a Secret (1952–1967)
TV-G | 30 min | Family, Game-Show
A group of panelists try to guess a guest's secret.
Stars: Garry Moore, Henry Morgan, Bill Cullen, John Cannon
Votes: 562
42. The Bell Telephone Hour (1959–1968)
60 min | Music
The long-running television version of the long-running NBC radio series devoted to classical music as well as Broadway composers.
Stars: The Bell Telephone Orchestra, Mel Brandt, Donald Voorhees, The Buster Davis Singers
Votes: 49
43.
The Bold Ones: The Lawyers (1969–1972)
Episode:
In Sudden Darkness
(1972)
60 min | Drama
Lauren Hazelwood claims she murdered her father but can not remember doing it. Nicholls and Darrell take the case.
Director: David Moessinger | Stars: Burl Ives, Joseph Campanella, Carol Lawrence, Sian Barbara Allen
Votes: 7
44.
What's My Line? (1950–1967)
Episode:
Burl Ives
(1955)
Family, Game-Show
Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf are on deck this evening and try to ascertain some tricky occupations. The first contestant to sign in was Miss Jane Iden, a ... See full summary »
Director: Franklin Heller | Stars: Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf
Votes: 35
45.
What's My Line? (1950–1967)
Episode:
Ingemar Johansson & Burl Ives
(1959)
Family, Game-Show
As the broadcast begins, Representative James Roosevelt (D-California and son of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt) joins the panel this evening. The panel are blindfolded for the first ... See full summary »
Director: Franklin Heller | Stars: Dorothy Kilgallen, James Roosevelt, Arlene Francis, Martin Gabel
Votes: 24
46. 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: 53,409 | Gross: $17.57M
47. Night Gallery (1969–1973)
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Rod Serling presents tales of horror illustrated in various paintings.
Stars: Rod Serling, Larry Watson, Joanna Pettet, Matt Pelto
Votes: 6,177
48. The Big Country (1958)
Passed | 166 min | Drama, Romance, Western
A New England sea captain in the 1880s arrives at his fiancée's sprawling Texas ranch, where he becomes embroiled in a feud between two families over a valuable patch of land.
Director: William Wyler | Stars: Gregory Peck, Jean Simmons, Carroll Baker, Charlton Heston
Votes: 21,109
49. 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: 1,561
50. Captains and the Kings (1976)
540 min | Drama
Rags-to-riches tale of an Irish immigrant in late 1800s.
Stars: Richard Jordan, Harvey Jason, Patty Duke, Blair Brown
Votes: 516