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1.
Little Gloria... Happy at Last (1982)
Episode:
Part II
(1982)
120 min | Biography, Drama
When Gloria's sister-in-law refuses to give back her daughter to her, she hires a lawyer and a no-holds-barred custody battle begins, quickly becoming the most famous and scandalous court case of the Depression Era US thanks to tabloids.
Director: Waris Hussein | Stars: Angela Lansbury, Maureen Stapleton, Martin Balsam, Barnard Hughes
Votes: 75
2.
Little Gloria... Happy at Last (1982)
Episode:
Part I
(1982)
120 min | Biography, Drama
Beautiful 18-year-old debutante Gloria Morgan marries the much older heir of the Vanderbilt fortune. When he dies right after the birth of their baby girl (also named Gloria), Gloria moves to the libertine France, aggravating the family.
Director: Waris Hussein | Stars: Angela Lansbury, Christopher Plummer, Maureen Stapleton, Martin Balsam
Votes: 75
3. The 5th Annual American Cinema Awards (1988 TV Special)
Stars: Anna Maria Alberghetti, Patty Andrews, Gene Autry, Catherine Bach
Votes: 125
4. Talent Scouts (1962–1963)
60 min | Family
Famous guest celebrities introduced young professionals on this talent show.
Stars: Merv Griffin, Jim Backus, Marty Allen, Jack E. Leonard
Votes: 30
5.
Walk on By: The Story of Popular Song (2001)
Episode:
Soundtrack
(2001)
Documentary, Music
Director: Peter Jamieson | Stars: Clive Owen, Don Black, Jerry Bruckheimer, Richard Coles
Votes: 9
6.
Saints and Sinners (1962–1963)
Episode:
Luscious Lois
(1962)
60 min | Drama
An old World War II plane is found in the desert, with the name "Luscious Lois" inscribed on its side. But who was - or is - she?
Director: Richard Benedict | Stars: Nick Adams, John Larkin, Richard Erdman, Robert F. Simon
Votes: 13
7. Your Show of Shows (1950–1954)
90 min | Comedy
Best remembered by its posterior title, Your Show of Shows, this live variety show included comedy sketches with TV pioneers Sid Caesar and Imogene Coca.
Stars: Sid Caesar, Imogene Coca, Felisa Vanoff, Carl Reiner
Votes: 368
8. Here's Hollywood (1960–1962)
30 min | Talk-Show
Hollywood celebrities are interviewed, often at their homes.
Stars: Dean Miller, Helen O'Connell, Jack Linkletter, Joanne Jordan
Votes: 169
9.
The DuPont Show of the Week (1961–1964)
Episode:
Windfall
(1963)
60 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
When Emily and Frank find $92,000 in a sink they bought in a junk shop, they decide to turn it over to the police. Friends call them fools, but the IRS thinks they have more money to report.
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: Eddie Albert, Rex Everhart, Murray Hamilton, Glynis Johns
Votes: 12
10. Walk on By: The Story of Popular Song (2001)
49 min | Documentary, Music
Eight-episode series depicting 100 years of history of popular song, from early pioneers to rock'n'roll revolution and modern-day pop.
Stars: Pat Boone, Jerry Wexler, Clive Owen, Ray Charles
Votes: 84
11. 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
12. The Happy Prince (1974)
25 min | Animation, Short, Drama
A royal statue makes friends with a small swallow.
Director: Michael Mills | Stars: Christopher Plummer, Glynis Johns, John Codner, Jill Frappier
Votes: 290
13.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
Jean Simmons: Picture Perfect
(2001)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, History
Biography: Jean Simmons chronicles the life of the British film actress who was forced to move to Hollywood and wage a bitter court battle with Howard Hughes. Highlights of the program ... See full summary »
Stars: Joss Ackland, George Baker, Kirk Douglas, Peter Graves
Votes: 103
14. 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
15. The Dick Cavett Show (1968–1988)
TV-G | 90 min | Music, Talk-Show
This particular series combines several "The Dick Cavett Show" on ABC: ABC This Morning/The Dick Cavett Show ABC Daytime March 1968 - January 1969 The Dick Cavett Show ABC Primetime May 1969 - September 1969 The Dick Cavett Show ABC Late Night December 1969 - January 1975 The Dick Cavett Show ABC Late Night September - December 1986
Stars: Dick Cavett, Bobby Rosengarden, Fred Foy, Mort Sahl
Votes: 945
16. Naked City (1958–1963)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
The cases of the N.Y.P.D.'s 65th Precinct.
Stars: Harry Bellaver, Horace McMahon, Paul Burke, Nancy Malone
Votes: 1,436
17. Adventures in Paradise (1959–1962)
60 min | Adventure
The adventures of the Tiki III and crew as they sailed from island to island through the South Pacific, carrying cargo and the odd passenger from one drama to another.
Stars: Gardner McKay, James Holden, Lani Kai, Guy Stockwell
Votes: 404
18. That Regis Philbin Show (1964–1965)
90 min | Music, Talk-Show
Regis Philbin, television's newest star, makes his debut as a national personality tonight on a 90-minute entertainment-variety program.
Stars: Eartha Kitt, Regis Philbin, Don Rickles, Shelley Berman
Votes: 57
19. 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: 1,490
20. The Roaring 20's (1960–1962)
60 min | Crime, Drama
The adventures of a newspaper reporter covering the world of cops and gangsters in 1920s New York.
Stars: Dorothy Provine, Donald May, Gary Vinson, Mike Road
Votes: 186
21. Cheers (1982–1993)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama
The regulars of the Boston bar "Cheers" share their experiences and lives with each other while drinking or working at the bar where everybody knows your name.
Stars: Ted Danson, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger, George Wendt
Votes: 62,155
22. 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
23. Gypsy (1965– )
30 min | Talk-Show
A morning television talk show hosted by Gypsy Rose Lee
Stars: Gypsy Rose Lee, June Havoc, Pat Carroll, Richard Deacon
Votes: 46
24. The 28th Annual Tony Awards (1974 TV Special)
Director: Clark Jones | Stars: Alan Alda, Jane Alexander, Maxene Andrews, Patty Andrews
Votes: 132
25. 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: Scott Yoo, Julie Andrews, Renée Fleming, Plácido Domingo
Votes: 902
26. The Danny Kaye Show (1963–1967)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Primary focus on the multi-talented Kaye - singing and dancing his way through comedy skits and monologues - assisted by semi-regular guests, singers, dancers and orchestra.
Stars: Danny Kaye, Sally Stevens, Harvey Korman, Joyce Van Patten
Votes: 211
27. The 34th Annual Academy Awards (1962 TV Special)
Family
Director: Richard Dunlap | Stars: Bob Hope, Eddie Albert, Harriet Andersson, Ann-Margret
Votes: 176
28. Mary Poppins (1964)
G | 139 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
In turn of the century London, a magical nanny employs music and adventure to help two neglected children become closer to their father.
Director: Robert Stevenson | Stars: Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke, David Tomlinson, Glynis Johns
Votes: 186,226 | Gross: $102.27M
29. The Court Jester (1955)
Approved | 101 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
A hapless carnival performer masquerades as the court jester as part of a plot against an evil ruler who has overthrown the rightful King.
Directors: Melvin Frank, Norman Panama | Stars: Danny Kaye, Glynis Johns, Basil Rathbone, Angela Lansbury
Votes: 13,968 | Gross: $0.02M
30. ABC Weekend Specials (1977–1995)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A youth anthology series focusing primarily on adaptations of children's literature.
Stars: Willie Tyler, Frank Welker, Hal Smith, Janet Waldo
Votes: 352
31. The Eamonn Andrews Show (1964–1969)
Talk-Show
A 45-minute late-night chat and music program from ABC hosted by the genial Irishman in which a collection of guests, some daring, some downright boring, had Eamonn's forehead in an even greater lather than usual.
Stars: Eamonn Andrews, Spike Milligan, Sandie Shaw, Peter Cook
Votes: 57
32. All You Need Is Love (1977)
60 min | Music, Documentary
Series tracing the development of 20th-century popular music in all its forms.
Stars: Tina Turner, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Elton John
Votes: 94
33. Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious: The Making of 'Mary Poppins' (2004 Video)
50 min | Documentary
Using archival, never-before-released footage and newly shot interviews, this is a definitive behind-the-scenes look at Walt Disney's moviemaking magic and the creation of this classic film.
Stars: Julie Andrews, Marc Breaux, Bob Broughton, Andreas Deja
Votes: 69
34. The Age of Believing: The Disney Live Action Classics (2008 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 80 min | Documentary
Along with his legendary cartoons, Walt Disney produced a marvelous array of live action classics that came about through the use of his singular style, hard work and an unwavering belief in this vision.
Director: Peter Fitzgerald | Stars: Angela Lansbury, Kurt Russell, Walt Disney, Dick Van Dyke
Votes: 114
35.
Burke's Law (1963–1966)
Episode:
Who Killed Marty Kelso?
(1964)
60 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Ruthless Hollywood agent Marty Kelso is murdered and leaves behind a plethora of suspects including a new wife and three ex-wives.
Director: Don Taylor | Stars: Gene Barry, Gary Conway, Regis Toomey, Leon Lontoc
Votes: 50
36.
Dr. Kildare (1961–1966)
Episode:
A Very Present Help
(1962)
60 min | Drama
A highly tenacious yet compassionate nun is determined to continue her social work at the hospital despite having medical issues herself. When finally admitted, she tries to help her ... See full summary »
Director: Robert Butler | Stars: Richard Chamberlain, Raymond Massey, Glynis Johns, Pat Crowley
Votes: 20
37. Biography (1987– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The life stories of various historical figures and celebrities are told.
Stars: Jack Perkins, Peter Graves, Harry Smith, Robert J. Thompson
Votes: 2,087
38. To Tell the Truth (1956–1968)
TV-G | 30 min | Family, Game-Show
Classic game show in which a person of some notoriety and two impostors try to match wits with a panel of four celebrities. The object of the game is to try to fool the celebrities into voting for the two impostors.
Stars: Bud Collyer, Johnny Olson, Kitty Carlisle, Tom Poston
Votes: 534
39. 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
40. The Cavanaughs (1986–1989)
30 min | Comedy
Showgirl Kit Cavanaugh moves back to Boston after her brother Chuck is widowed. Clashing with her estranged dad Francis, she focuses on her nephews--priest Chuck Jr. and twins Kevin and John--plus shy niece Mary Margaret.
Stars: Barnard Hughes, Peter Michael Goetz, Mary Tanner Bailey, John Short
Votes: 52
41. Vacation Playhouse (1963–1967)
30 min | Drama, Comedy, Crime
Summer replacement show featuring pilot programs that had not been sold.
Stars: Darryl Hickman, Dwayne Hickman, Pat Crowley, Soupy Sales
Votes: 64
42. The Tonight Show (1962)
TV-14 | 105 min | Talk-Show
Interim version of the talk show that aired between the departure of Jack Paar and the arrival of Johnny Carson.
Stars: Skitch Henderson, Hugh Downs, Ed Herlihy, Merv Griffin
Votes: 140
43. The Briggs Family (1940)
68 min | Crime, Drama
Director: Herbert Mason | Stars: Edward Chapman, Jane Baxter, Oliver Wakefield, Mary Clare
Votes: 14
44.
12 O'Clock High (1964–1967)
Episode:
The Hours Before Dawn
(1964)
60 min | Drama, War
Savage takes cover in a British mansion during an air raid but is trapped by a downed German colonel also taking cover there. The cynical and manipulative female owner is unsympathetic to both.
Director: Don Medford | Stars: Robert Lansing, John Larkin, Glynis Johns, Fritz Weaver
Votes: 64
45. Studio One (1948–1958)
60 min | Drama
A pinnacle of the Golden Age of Television, "Studio One" presented a wide range of memorable dramas and received eighteen Emmy nominations and five wins during its prestigious nine-year run on CBS.
Stars: Betty Furness, Paul Branson, Charlton Heston, Mary Sinclair
Votes: 330
46. 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
47. Juke Box Jury (1959–1990)
30 min | Music
A panel of notable personalities rate the latest pop records.
Stars: David Jacobs, Pete Murray, Alan Freeman, Katie Boyle
Votes: 58
48. Dee Time (1967–1969)
45 min | Music
Dee Time starred charismatic former BBC Radio 1 DJ Simon Dee in a series of hip talk shows in which he interviewed the big names in the TV and film showbiz-set as well as stars of the world of popular music.
Stars: Simon Dee, The Alyn Ainsworth Orchestra, Leonard Martin, Anita Harris
Votes: 57
49. Batman (1966–1968)
TV-G | 25 min | Action, Crime, Fantasy
The Caped Crusader and his young ward battle evildoers in Gotham City.
Stars: Adam West, Burt Ward, Alan Napier, Neil Hamilton
Votes: 26,202
50. The Frank Sinatra Show (1957–1960)
30 min | Drama, Music
Frank Sinatra hosts a variety show.
Stars: Frank Sinatra, John Angelo, Jesse White, Bing Crosby
Votes: 92