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1. Heroes of Rock and Roll (1979 TV Movie)
120 min | Documentary, Music
Jeff Bridges hosts and narrates a comprehensive documentary chronicling 25 years of music and youth in action. Featuring rarely-seen performances, newsreels, film trailers, interviews, rehearsals and private footage.
Directors: Malcolm Leo, Andrew Solt | Stars: Jeff Bridges, The Animals, The Band, The Beatles
Votes: 43
2. A Whole Scene Going (1966– )
35 min | Music, Talk-Show
The first of a new series from BBC One reflecting the tastes and times of Britain's under-twenty-ones.
Stars: Barry Fantoni, Wendy Varnals, Paul Jones, Michael Crawford
Votes: 38
3. New Musical Express Poll Winners' Concert (1965 TV Special)
120 min | Documentary, Music
Stars: The Animals, Mick Avory, The Beatles, Peter Birrell
Votes: 18
4. Shivaree (1965–1968)
30 min | Music
A rock 'n' roll musical performance show that began as a local Los Angeles-based program on KABC-LA. It began syndication in April 1965 in more than 150 markets in the U.S. and seven ... See full summary »
Stars: Gene Weed, Glen Campbell, Connie Stevens, Jackie DeShannon
Votes: 19
5. The Midnight Special (1972–1981)
90 min | Music, Talk-Show
Late night rock and pop music performances are featured.
Stars: Wolfman Jack, Helen Reddy, Donna Summer, Gladys Knight
Votes: 381
6. The Lloyd Thaxton Show (1961–1968)
60 min | Music
Teen dance show hosted by DJ Lloyd Thaxton. Show was 1hr long and featured various rock groups.
Stars: Lloyd Thaxton, Rory O'Connor, April Stevens, Nino Tempo
Votes: 23
7. In Concert (1970– )
56 min | Music
Intimate concerts for the new breed of singer-songwriter.
Stars: Oscar Peterson, Richie Havens, Tony Joe White, James Taylor
Votes: 16
8. Where the Action Is (1965–1967)
TV-G | 60 min | Music
A Rock'n'Roll Variety Show toured over the United States and briefly around the world for the spring and fall months, except for Malibu Beach for the summer and Big Bear Ski Resort for the ... See full summary »
Stars: Steve Alaimo, Paul Revere & The Raiders, Dick Clark, Steve Ciro
Votes: 78
9. Later... With Jools Holland (1992– )
60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Late-night music and chat show with celebrity guests.
Stars: Jools Holland, Paul Weller, PJ Harvey, Robert Plant
Votes: 567
10. Five O'Clock Club (1963–1966)
30 min | Family
Children's programme for the under-twelves.
Stars: Ollie Beak, Muriel Young, Fred Barker, Angela White
Votes: 17
11. Discs a Go-Go (1961–1968)
30 min | Music
Long-running music series, produced in Bristol, which typically featured pop and jazz performers, miming to their latest recordings.
Stars: Kent Walton, The Mike Cotton Jazzmen, The Yardbirds, Millie Small
Votes: 8
12. 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
13. The Old Grey Whistle Test (1971–2018)
45 min | Music
Contemporary music show featuring live performances and interviews with an emphasis on album acts.
Stars: Bob Harris, Anne Nightingale, David Hepworth, Mark Ellen
Votes: 241
14. 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
15. In Concert (1972– )
90 min | Music
This late Friday night ABC TV music series (1972-75), produced by Dick Clark Productions, featured select performances from several concerts each week. Footage of top R&B, Folk and Rock ... See full summary »
Stars: Seals & Crofts, Earth Wind & Fire, Chuck Berry, Dr. John
Votes: 41
16. Colour Me Pop (1968–1969)
Music
A British music TV programme broadcast on BBC2 from 1968-1969. It was a spin-off from the BBC 2 arts magazine show Late Night Line-Up. Designed to celebrate the new introduction of colour to British television.
Stars: Michael Dean, The Strawbs, Fleetwood Mac, The Hollies
Votes: 13
17. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
A famous guest host stars in parodies and sketches created by the cast of this witty show.
Stars: The Saturday Night Live Band, Don Pardo, Darrell Hammond, Kenan Thompson
Votes: 52,713
18. Pop Go the Sixties! (1969 TV Movie)
75 min | Music
Director: Stanley Dorfman | Stars: The Ascott Dancers, The Bachelors, The Beatles, Cilla Black
Votes: 8
19.
In Concert (1970– )
Episode:
The Kinks
(1973)
Music
Director: Stanley Dorfman | Stars: The Kinks, Mick Avory, Johnny Beecham, Mike Cotton
Votes: 8
20. Shindig! (1964–1966)
60 min | Family, Music
A musical variety show featuring the biggest acts in rock-n-roll performing their latest hits.
Stars: The Blossoms, Jimmy O'Neill, Carolyne Barry, Bobby Sherman
Votes: 179
21.
Late Night Drama (1974– )
Episode:
Starmaker
(1974)
The Star from the television talent show "Starmaker" rings up an member of the public and invites himself to her home. He intends to enter her life for three days and write a song about her life and she will become a star.
Director: Peter Plummer | Stars: Ray Davies, June Ritchie, The Kinks, Richard Gough
Votes: 9
22. Thank Your Lucky Stars (1961–1966)
40 min | Game-Show, Music
This was a vehicle for new record releases in the early sixties. A panel would rate the songs between 1-5 with the panel was made up of stars of the day.
Stars: Brian Matthew, Janice Nicholls, Jim Dale, Pete Murray
Votes: 37
23.
Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode:
Steve Martin/The Kinks
(1977)
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
The host for the episode is Steve Martin (his second appearance), and the musical guest is The Kinks. The skits for this episode are as follows: Steve gets hostility from the cast over his ... See full summary »
Directors: Dave Wilson, Gary Weis | Stars: Steve Martin, Lily Tomlin, The Kinks, Dan Aykroyd
Votes: 155
24. 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
25.
Top of the Pops (1964–2023)
Episode:
Episode #31.40
(1994)
Music, News, Talk-Show
Claire Sturgess presents, featuring 2 Unlimited, The Cranberries, Pato Banton, Reel 2 Real featuring The Mad Stuntman, The Kinks, Snap!, East 17, Shane McGowan and The Popes (with Johnny Depp) and Whigfield.
Director: Juliet May | Stars: Claire Sturgess, 2 Unlimited, The Cranberries, Pato Banton
Votes: 8
26. Taratata (1993– )
Music, Talk-Show
Each live broadcast showcases a variety of French and international artists singing classic titles, new songs, and unreleased duets... A veritable musical scene, prestigiously crowded with ... See full summary »
Stars: Nagui, Alexandra Kazan, Zazie, Pascal Obispo
Votes: 75
27. Ray Davies: The World from My Window (2004 TV Movie)
50 min | Documentary
Ray Davies, the cornerstone of the Kinks, is one of his country's greatest songwriters. Over four decades he has provided a feast for all comers, regardless of social station, from the ... See full summary »
Director: Matthew Longfellow | Stars: Ray Davies, Keith Altham, Deke Arlon, David Bowie
Votes: 13
28. The Kinks: Come Dancing (1983 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Director: Julien Temple | Stars: Mick Avory, Dave Davies, Ray Davies, Ian Gibbons
Votes: 26
29. Hullabaloo (1965–1966)
TV-G | 60 min | Family, Comedy, Music
Music showcase show featuring well-known musical artists as well as celebrity hosts and dancers.
Stars: Patrick Adiarte, Johnny Holliday, Suzanne Charny, Gene Castle
Votes: 166
30. The Don Lane Show (1975–1983)
90 min | Comedy
Follows one of the most popular talk shows in Australian television history hosted by Don Lane and co-hosted with Bert Newton.
Stars: Don Lane, Bert Newton, Pete Smith, Kevin Arnett
Votes: 46
31. The David Frost Show (1969–1972)
90 min | Talk-Show
American show featuring the popular British talk show host.
Stars: David Frost, Gerri Granger, Tiny Tim, Dana Valery
Votes: 248
32. I'm Not Like Everybody Else: The World of Ray Davies and the Kinks (1995 TV Special)
57 min | Documentary, Music
A profile of the maverick pop icon of the 60s - hailed now more than ever as one of the greatest songwriters Britain has ever produced. In a unique and revealing interview, he talks about his career, breakdowns, songwriting and sexuality.
Director: Vanessa Engle | Stars: Ray Davies, Ned Sherrin, Dave Davies, Peter Quaife
Votes: 6
33.
Hullabaloo (1965–1966)
Episode:
Frankie Avalon & Annette Funicello, Freddie & the Dreamers, The Kinks, Don Adams, The Brothers Four, Dobie Gray, Sue Thompson, Band of Angels
(1965)
TV-G | Family, Comedy, Music
Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello, Freddie and the Dreamers, The Kinks, Don Adams, The Brothers Four, Dobie Gray, Sue Thompson, Band of Angels.
Director: Steve Binder | Stars: Don Adams, Patrick Adiarte, Frankie Avalon, Band of Angels
Votes: 7
34. The Mike Douglas Show (1961–1982)
Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Mike Douglas, aided by a different celebrity co-host every week, interviews a variety of figures from the world of entertainment.
Stars: Mike Douglas, Ellie Frankel, Ellie Frankel Sextet, Stan Kann
Votes: 579
35.
Booker (1989–1990)
Episode:
Wedding Bell Blues
(1990)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
One of Booker's friends from high school is getting married to a wonderful girl--the only problem is that he is already engaged to someone else, and he needs Booker's help in telling her mobster father that the wedding is off.
Director: Jefferson Kibbee | Stars: Richard Grieco, Marcia Strassman, Lori Petty, Carmen Argenziano
Votes: 22
36.
Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode:
Ed Asner/The Kinks
(1984)
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
Five-time Globe winning actor Ad Asner hosts this 1984 episode. Watch selected sketches such as: "60 Minutes", "Bowling Alley", "Tippi Turtle" and "Saturday Night News". For clearances ... See full summary »
Directors: Dave Wilson, John Fox, Christopher Guest, Jack Zander | Stars: Edward Asner, Jim Belushi, Billy Crystal, Mary Gross
Votes: 83
37. Top of the Pops (1964–2023)
60 min | Music, News, Talk-Show
A rundown of the latest chart hits, featuring in-studio performances from popular music artists.
Stars: The Ladybirds, Pan's People, Jimmy Savile, Legs & Co
Votes: 1,125
38. The Kinks: Do It Again (1984 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Director: Julien Temple | Stars: Dave Davies, Ray Davies, The Kinks
Votes: 9
39. The Basil Brush Show (1968–1980)
Comedy, Family
Jokes and comical stories told by the red fox puppet "Basil Brush" with the help of guests.
Stars: Basil Brush, Bert Hayes, Derek Fowlds, Roy North
Votes: 128
40.
The Old Grey Whistle Test (1971–2018)
Episode:
The Kinks
(1977)
Music
Director: Tom Corcoran | Stars: Bob Harris, The Kinks
Votes: 7
41. The Story of the Kinks (2019)
Documentary, Biography, Music
Discover the inside story of the most influential English rock band of the '60s. Inspired by a mix of genres including rhythm and blues, folk and country, their music created a British ... See full summary »
Director: Jenny Foster | Stars: Ray Davies, Robert Wace, Larry Page, Tommy Vance
Votes: 9
42. Vier gegen Willi (1986–1989)
90 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show
Stars: Mike Krüger, Achim Gunske, Erste Allgemeine Verunsicherung, ZZ Top
Votes: 31
43. Na sowas! (1982–1987)
Comedy, Game-Show, Music
Well, with Thomas Gottschalk.
Stars: Thomas Gottschalk, Chris De Burgh, Mike Krüger, Udo Lindenberg
Votes: 76
44. Booker (1989–1990)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
In this "21 Jump Street" spin-off, a rebellious young cop becomes an insurance investigator for a multinational corporation.
Stars: Richard Grieco, Marcia Strassman, Carmen Argenziano, Katie Rich
Votes: 1,011
45. The Kinks: Don't Forget to Dance (1983 Music Video)
5 min | Music
Director: Julien Temple | Stars: Mick Avory, Dave Davies, Ray Davies, Ian Gibbons
Votes: 11
46. Plattenküche (1976–1980)
Music, Comedy
Stars: Frank Zander, Helga Feddersen, Benno Swienty, Rainer Basedow
Votes: 26
47. The Kinks: Dead End Street (1966 Music Video)
4 min | Short, Music
Director: Ray Davies | Stars: Ray Davies, The Kinks
Votes: 23
48. American Bandstand's 30th Anniversary Special (1981 TV Special)
TV-G | 180 min | Music
This 30th Anniversary Special for the legendary Dick Clark TV show "American Bandstand" was released to the public over TV stations on the night of Friday, October 30, 1981. Dick Clark ... See full summary »
Director: Barry Glazer | Stars: Dick Clark, Duane Allen, Frankie Avalon, The Beach Boys
Votes: 32
49.
Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode:
Susan Saint James/The Kinks
(1981)
TV-PG | 90 min | Comedy, Music
The host for the episode is Susan Saint James, and the musical guest is The Kinks (their second appearance). The skits for this episode are as follows: The Exxico company promises customers... See full summary »
Director: Dave Wilson | Stars: Susan Saint James, Robin Duke, Christine Ebersole, Mary Gross
Votes: 86
50. Summer in the City (1971)
116 min | Drama
Released from prison a man wanders through a new reality
Director: Wim Wenders | Stars: Hanns Zischler, Edda Köchl, Libgart Schwarz, Marie Bardischewski
Votes: 343