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1. Duke Ellington... We Love You Madly (1973 TV Special)
90 min | Music
An all-star tribute to Duke Ellington.
Director: Stan Harris | Stars: Count Basie, Tony Bennett, Peter Cetera, Ray Charles
Votes: 35
2. Sophisticated Ladies (1982 TV Movie)
Musical
In his review for The New York Times, Frank Rich wrote that " ...the new musical revue at the Lunt-Fontanne, is an [Duke] Ellington celebration that just won't quit until it has won over ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Smuin | Stars: Hinton Battle, Paula Kelly, Phyllis Hyman, Terri Klausner
Votes: 14
3. 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: 7,316
4.
The Women of Brewster Place (1989)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(1989)
TV-14 | 120 min | Drama
The matriarch and anchor for the women of Brewster Place is Mattie Michael. Her unselfish devotion to a ne'er-do-well son forces her to abandon her home, and try to make a new life in Brewster Place's dark and overcrowded tenements.
Director: Donna Deitch | Stars: Oprah Winfrey, Mary Alice, Olivia Cole, Robin Givens
Votes: 20
5. Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration (1989 TV Special)
150 min | Comedy, Music
This is a special show that celebrates Sammy Davis Jr's 60th anniversary in show business, including musical, comic and dancing performers.
Director: Jeff Margolis | Stars: Eddie Murphy, Debbie Allen, Anita Baker, George Bush
Votes: 119
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: 4,244
7.
St. Elsewhere (1982–1988)
Episode:
Cheek to Cheek
(1986)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
Novino treats a cartoonist with a life-threatening condition; Westphall asks Rosenthal for advice on his feelings for Novino; Morrison performs his community service at a prison; Ehrlich ... See full summary »
Director: Helaine Head | Stars: Ed Flanders, Norman Lloyd, Ed Begley Jr., Stephen Furst
Votes: 50
8.
Chiefs (1983)
Episode:
Part 3
(1983)
Crime, Drama, Mystery
While Kennedy liberalism in the early 1960's offers new challenges and possibilities, the courageous appointment of a new sheriff and the resolution of a decades long hunt for a serial killer bring closure and new hope to Delano.
Director: Jerry London | Stars: Charlton Heston, Keith Carradine, Stephen Collins, Brad Davis
Votes: 43
9. Any Day Now (1998–2002)
60 min | Drama
Two friends, one black and one white, recall their friendship in the past when they reunite in the present.
Stars: Annie Potts, Lorraine Toussaint, Chris Mulkey, Olivia Friedman
Votes: 1,150
10. Black Omnibus (1973– )
Talk-Show
James Earl Jones hosts an interview and performance series exclusively for African-American musicians, comedians, and performers.
Stars: James Earl Jones, Ahmad Jamal, Cicely Tyson, Richard Pryor
Votes: 14
11.
Cannon (1971–1976)
Episode:
The Wedding March
(1975)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Cannon and a female vice squad officer who's on leave after being viciously beaten while undercover posing as a prostitute go after this same man who has previously beaten prostitutes to death while playing the music "The Wedding March".
Director: Leo Penn | Stars: William Conrad, James Olson, Julie Adams, Paula Kelly
Votes: 91
12. 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: 47,310
13. Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The lives and work of the staff of an inner city police precinct.
Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, James Sikking
Votes: 10,583
14.
Amen (1986–1991)
Episode:
Rolly Falls in Love
(1986)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy
Rolly asks the Deacon to ask out a waitress for him, and the Deacon decides to ask her out himself.
Director: Jules Lichtman | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Barbara Montgomery
Votes: 26
15.
Medical Center (1969–1976)
Episode:
The Rebel in White
(1970)
60 min | Drama
A young, ambitious black resident thinks that Gannon is too reluctant to allow him to perform surgery, and that his assignment to a low income elderly white Southern patient is somehow meant as an insult.
Director: Harvey Hart | Stars: Chad Everett, James Daly, Georg Stanford Brown, David Opatoshu
Votes: 14
16.
The Richard Pryor Show (1977)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(1977)
60 min | Comedy
Richard Pryor is a Star Wars bartender, a spaghetti western anti-hero, the U.S. President, Mojo the Snake Handler, and a serviceman visiting Club Harlem.
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Richard Pryor, Jeff Corey, Paula Kelly, Sam Laws
Votes: 45
17.
The Streets of San Francisco (1972–1977)
Episode:
The Thrill Killers: Part I
(1976)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Four killers kidnap the jury of a man they admire. They threaten to kill the jurors if their demands are not met.
Director: Virgil W. Vogel | Stars: Karl Malden, Michael Douglas, Richard Hatch, Patty Duke
Votes: 114
18. Chiefs (1983)
200 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Three generations of police chiefs for a southern town go about their jobs while a serial murderer operates.
Stars: Charlton Heston, Keith Carradine, Stephen Collins, Brad Davis
Votes: 1,808
19. 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
20.
Baby Talk (1991–1992)
Episode:
The Whiz Kid
(1991)
30 min | Comedy
Director: John Sgueglia | Stars: Julia Duffy, William Hickey, Lenny Wolpe, Tom Alan Robbins
Votes: 18
21. St. Elsewhere (1982–1988)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
The lives and work of the staff of St. Eligius Hospital, an old and disrespected Boston teaching hospital.
Stars: Ed Begley Jr., Howie Mandel, David Morse, Christina Pickles
Votes: 5,225
22.
Baby Talk (1991–1992)
Episode:
Tooth and Nail
(1991)
30 min | Comedy
Director: John Sgueglia | Stars: Julia Duffy, William Hickey, Lenny Wolpe, Tom Alan Robbins
Votes: 15
23.
Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
Episode:
Lamont Goes African
(1973)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Lamont looks to reinvent himself by adopting an African name and lifestyle.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, Paula Kelly, Don Bexley
Votes: 182
24. Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The misadventures of a cantankerous junk dealer and his frustrated son.
Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, LaWanda Page, Don Bexley
Votes: 10,824
25. This Is Tom Jones (1969–1971)
60 min | Documentary, Music
A typical variety show featuring music by both guests and the host. Interspersed were comedy segments often by Ace Trucking Company which featured rising talents Fred Williard and Patti Deutsch.
Stars: Tom Jones, The Mike Sammes Singers, Sue Glover, Sunny Leslie
Votes: 119
26. The 41st Annual Academy Awards (1969 TV Special)
Comedy, Music, News
Directors: Gower Champion, Richard Dunlap | Stars: Jack Albertson, Gordon Anderson, Alan Arkin, Senta Berger
Votes: 180
27.
Kojak (1973–1978)
Episode:
The Queen of Hearts Is Wild
(1977)
TV-PG | 49 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Kojak is ordered not to interfere with a Federal investigation when he locates a witness to the killing of a police officer in pursuit of the man who murdered a store owner. The killer is ... See full summary »
Director: Leo Penn | Stars: Telly Savalas, Dan Frazer, Kevin Dobson, George Savalas
Votes: 132
28.
The Streets of San Francisco (1972–1977)
Episode:
The Thrill Killers: Part II
(1976)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
It's a race against time to find the hostages before the kidnappers kill them. Stone thinks they might be held up in an old freighter somewhere in the bay.
Director: Virgil W. Vogel | Stars: Karl Malden, Michael Douglas, Richard Hatch, Patty Duke
Votes: 95
29.
Trapper John, M.D. (1979–1986)
Episode:
Straight and Narrow
(1981)
60 min | Drama
When a cop who is found to be homosexual is shot at a gay rally, Gonzo believes that he may have been shot by someone on the force and may be in danger at the hospital.
Director: Seymour Robbie | Stars: Pernell Roberts, Gregory Harrison, Madge Sinclair, Charles Siebert
Votes: 15
30. South Central (1994)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Joan Mosley, tries to raise her two children in a troubled neighborhood after a son is killed. Andre is 17, is attracted to the wealthy Nicole and hangs with buddy Rashad. Tasha is her studious daughter and Deion her mute foster child.
Stars: Tina Lifford, Larenz Tate, Tasha Scott, Keith Mbulo
Votes: 287
31. The Cheap Detective (1980 TV Movie)
30 min | Comedy
Director: Edward H. Feldman | Stars: Franklyn Ajaye, Richard Beauchamp, Murray Hamilton, Michael Keenan
Votes: 14
32.
Santa Barbara (1984–1993)
Episode:
Episode #1.69
(1984)
TV-PG | Drama, Romance
Director: Gordon Rigsby | Stars: Mark Arnold, Scott Curtis, Lane Davies, Linda Gibboney
Votes: 9
33. 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: 17,897
34. The Women of Brewster Place (1989)
Not Rated | 178 min | Drama
A multi-generational story of the lives of several black women who call an inner-city tenement home.
Stars: Oprah Winfrey, Mary Alice, Olivia Cole, Robin Givens
Votes: 1,403
35.
Baby Talk (1991–1992)
Episode:
Give a Sucker an Even Break
(1991)
30 min | Comedy
Director: John Bowab | Stars: Julia Duffy, William Hickey, Lenny Wolpe, Tom Alan Robbins
Votes: 16
36.
Insight (1960–1984)
Episode:
Jesus B.C.
(1976)
Drama
Director: John Meredyth Lucas | Stars: William Windom, Paula Kelly, Tim Matheson, James Cromwell
Votes: 12
37.
Medical Center (1969–1976)
Episode:
Saturday's Child
(1974)
60 min | Drama
A teenage girl is suffering fainting spells, but her estrangement from her parents threatens Doctor Gannon's ability to treat her.
Director: Earl Bellamy | Stars: Chad Everett, James Daly, Michael Tolan, Kathleen Lloyd
Votes: 11
38.
The Women of Brewster Place (1989)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(1989)
TV-14 | 120 min | Drama
Kiswana organizes a tenant's union to improve the lives of the dispirited Brewster Place residents. The newest residents, Lorraine and Theresa, arouse uneasiness among the other tenants of ... See full summary »
Director: Donna Deitch | Stars: Oprah Winfrey, Mary Alice, Olivia Cole, Robin Givens
Votes: 18
39. The Richard Pryor Show (1977)
60 min | Comedy
An American comedy series hosted by comedian Richard Pryor
Stars: Richard Pryor, Robin Williams, Edie McClurg, Jimmy Martinez
Votes: 463
40. Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall (1948–1967)
60 min | Music
Perry Como was an American Singer, who got his start on NBC Radio. In 1948, Because of his popularity, The cameras were simply brought into the radio studio to televise the radio broadcast ... See full summary »
Stars: Perry Como, Mitchell Ayres Orchestra, The Ray Charles Singers, Mitchell Ayres
Votes: 120
41.
Any Day Now (1998–2002)
Episode:
Family Is Family
(1999)
Drama
Present: While on route to a family reunion, Sara collapses and is sent to the hospital; Past: Rene and M.E. accidentally cause a fire using firecrackers which make the townspeople believe the incident was racially motivated.
Director: Joe Ann Fogle | Stars: Annie Potts, Lorraine Toussaint, Shari Dyon Perry, Mae Middleton
Votes: 27
42.
Mission: Impossible (1988–1990)
Episode:
Bayou
(1989)
TV-PG | Action, Adventure, Crime
Jim Phelps and his team of agents are assigned to finding out what has happened to more than 100 young girls who have mysteriously disappeared from the American town of New Orleans. The ... See full summary »
Director: Don Chaffey | Stars: Peter Graves, Thaao Penghlis, Antony Hamilton, Phil Morris
Votes: 49
43.
Night Court (1984–1992)
Episode:
Santa Goes Downtown
(1984)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Harry must deal with a pair of volatile teenage runaways and an old man who believes he's the real Santa Claus.
Director: Asaad Kelada | Stars: Harry Anderson, Karen Austin, John Larroquette, Paula Kelly
Votes: 355
44.
The Streets of San Francisco (1972–1977)
Episode:
Men Will Die
(1975)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
After Jeannie's friend Nancy kills one of her rapists, Jeannie is furious at the way the justice system works. She becomes involved with an aggressive rape crisis group headed by crusading ... See full summary »
Director: William Hale | Stars: Karl Malden, Michael Douglas, Vera Miles, Darleen Carr
Votes: 95
45.
Santa Barbara (1984–1993)
Episode:
Episode #1.67
(1984)
TV-PG | Drama, Romance
Director: George Thompson | Stars: Charles Bateman, Lane Davies, Richard Eden, Paula Kelly
Votes: 9
46. Mission: Impossible (1988–1990)
TV-PG | 47 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
An elite covert operations unit carries out highly sensitive missions subject to official denial in the event of failure, death or capture.
Stars: Peter Graves, Thaao Penghlis, Antony Hamilton, Phil Morris
Votes: 4,302
47. Insight (I) (1960–1984)
30 min | Drama
This American Roman Catholic religious-themed anthology sheds light on the contemporary search for meaning, freedom, and love.
Stars: Ellwood Kieser, Pat McGeehan, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Brian Keith
Votes: 286
48. University Hospital (1995)
60 min | Drama
Some girls try to become nurses at the University Hospital, while constantly fighting problems like: who to love, who to help and how to obey nurse Jenkis' rules.
Stars: Hillary Danner, Alexandra Wilson, Hudson Leick, Tonya Pinkins
Votes: 69
49. Hollywood Singing & Dancing: A Musical History - 1960's (2009 Video)
104 min | Documentary, Musical
Director: Mark McLaughlin | Stars: Allan Arkush, John Badham, Robert Banas, Robert S. Birchard
Votes: 25
50.
The Golden Girls (1985–1992)
Episode:
The Housekeeper
(1987)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
The girls believe that a housekeeper that they fired has put a curse on them.
Director: Terry Hughes | Stars: Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty
Votes: 503