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1.
ESPN SportsCentury (1999–2007)
Episode:
Earvin 'Magic' Johnson
(1999)
30 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Stars: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Danny Ainge, David Aldridge, Dave Anderson
Votes: 15
2. Romania: Death of a Dictator (1990 TV Special)
58 min | Documentary, Drama
The story of the events that led up to the revolt against, overthrow and eventual execution of murderous longtime Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceaucescu.
Director: Ted Koppel | Stars: Ted Koppel, Silviu Brucan, Elena Ceausescu, Nicolae Ceausescu
Votes: 30
3.
Frontline (1983– )
Episode:
Pop
(1999)
TV-MA | 79 min | Documentary, News
In his first film, acclaimed photographer Joel Meyerowitz creates a poignant and indelible portrait of his father.
Director: Joel Meyerowitz | Stars: Hy Meyerowitz, Joel Meyerowitz
Votes: 20
4.
Frontline (1983– )
Episode:
The O.J. Verdict
(2005)
TV-MA | Documentary, News
On October 3, 1995, an estimated 150 million people stopped what they were doing to witness televised verdict of OJ Simpson trial.
Director: Ofra Bikel | Stars: F. Lee Bailey, Todd Boyd, Nicole Brown Simpson, Denise Brown
Votes: 21
5.
Who Is America? (2018)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(2018)
TV-MA | 29 min | Comedy
Comedian Sacha Baron Cohen explores the diverse individuals, from the infamous to the unknown across the political and cultural spectrum, who populate our unique nation.
Directors: Sacha Baron Cohen, Nathan Fielder, Daniel Gray Longino, Dan Mazer | Stars: Sacha Baron Cohen, Emanuela Postacchini, Roy Elghanayan, Dick Cheney
Votes: 1,298
6. Frontline (1983– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, News
FRONTLINE is investigative journalism that questions, explains and changes our world and American television's top long-form news and current affairs series since 1983
Stars: Will Lyman, Sarah Childress, Priyanka Boghani, Arun Rath
Votes: 2,297
7. 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: 4,243
8.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
Edward R. Murrow: This Reporter
(1990)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, History
A profile of journalist Edward R. Murrow recalling his live radio broadcasts and TV programs.
Director: Susan Steinberg | Stars: Lauren Bacall, David Brinkley, Tom Brokaw, Walter Cronkite
Votes: 125
9.
Jay Leno's Garage (2015–2022)
Episode:
The Next Generation
(2017)
TV-14 | 42 min | Documentary
Jay becomes the first customer to receive Ford's new GT, goes sidecar off-roading with comedian Alonzo Bodden, checks out a vehicle that can become anything you want on the big screen, and meets up with legendary newsman Ted Koppel.
Stars: Jay Leno, Donald Osborne, Alonzo Bodden, Jeff Dunham
Votes: 16
10. The Daily Show (1996– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
A comedy news show featuring humorous takes on top stories.
Stars: Jon Stewart, Trevor Noah, Stephen Colbert, Roy Wood Jr.
Votes: 48,202
11. Who Is America? (2018)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
Sacha Baron Cohen offers his take on America's patriotism.
Stars: Sacha Baron Cohen, Roy Elghanayan, Emanuela Postacchini, Gloria Sandoval
Votes: 20,417
12. The Top 5 Reasons You Can't Blame... (1999–2007)
Not Rated | 30 min | Sport
A show which takes sports most memorable blunders, bad calls, and questionable moments and sheds a new light on them to show why the party who made the mistake should be let off the hook.
Stars: Brian Kenny, Steve Hirdt, Bob Costas, Michael Wilbon
Votes: 78
13.
Koppel on Discovery (2006– )
Episode:
People's Republic of Capitalism
(2008)
News
Star: Ted Koppel
Votes: 45
14. Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993–2009)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Conan O'Brien, a Harvard Lampoon alumnus, hosts this late-night comedy/talk-show, which is often silly and whimsical.
Stars: Conan O'Brien, The Max Weinberg 7, Andy Richter, Joel Godard
Votes: 18,978
15. American Masters (1985– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Documentary series focusing on great American artists and personalities.
Stars: Martin Scorsese, Peter Bogdanovich, Tony Bennett, Dick Cavett
Votes: 1,173
16. This Reporter (1990– )
Documentary
Stars: Barbara Walters, Charles Kuralt, Ted Koppel, Dan Rather
Votes: 23
17.
CBS News Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley (1979– )
Episode:
05-02-2021
(2021)
TV-PG | News, Talk-Show
Susan Spencer on people considering returning to the office; the 50th anniversary of National Public Radio; Ted Koppel on the cancel culture; Tracy Smith interview actors Billy Crystal and ... See full summary »
Stars: Jane Pauley, Adele, Leon Botstein, Luke Burbank
Votes: 7
18.
Frontline (1983– )
Episode:
News War: What's Happening with the News - Part 3
(2007)
TV-MA | Documentary, News
In News War, FRONTLINE examines political, cultural, legal, and economic forces challenging news media today and how press has reacted in turn.
Stars: Dean Baquet, Andrew Baron, Lowell Bergman, Tom Bettag
Votes: 16
19. Hesburgh (2018)
Not Rated | 106 min | Documentary
Amidst some of the most tumultuous times in our nation's history, Rev. Theodore Hesburgh finds himself in the eye of the storm as he works to advance the causes of peace and equal rights.
Director: Patrick Creadon | Stars: Theodore Hesburgh, Robert Sam Anson, Tricia Romano Barry, Gary Belovsky
Votes: 135 | Gross: $0.20M
20. 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: 901
21. CBS News Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley (1979– )
TV-PG | 90 min | News, Talk-Show
The news show that does personal interest pieces. Anything from interviews with actors, political figures, athletes, musicians, costume designers, fashion designers, restaurant owners, charity heads, kids with special talents
Stars: Jane Pauley, Charles Osgood, Mo Rocca, Lee Cowan
Votes: 1,070
22. The World Is Watching (1988)
59 min | Documentary
A political film about the moral issues surrounding news gathering and newsmaking in the electronic age.
Director: Peter Raymont | Stars: Elizabeth Gray, Bayardo Arce, Óscar Arias, José Azcona Hoyo
Votes: 34
23. 45/85 (1985 TV Movie)
180 min | Documentary
A look at the events that shaped the world from the years 1945 to 1985, especially the cold war and how it has shaped America and how America is viewed around the world. Among those ... See full summary »
Director: Roger Goodman | Stars: Lauren Bacall, Valentin Berezhkov, Richard Bissell Jr., Robert Bowie
Votes: 10
24. Television Event (2020)
90 min | Documentary
An archive-based feature documentary viewing the dramatic climax of the Cold War through the lens of the ABC network, as it narrowly succeeds in producing the most watched, most controversial made-for-TV movie, THE DAY AFTER (1983).
Director: Jeff Daniels | Stars: Tom Hanks, Liza Minnelli, Penny Marshall, Ronald Reagan
Votes: 91
25. The 100 Most Unexpected TV Moments (2005– )
TV-G | Documentary
TV Guide and TV Land present the 100 most unexpected moments in television, the moments that surprised and shocked us.
Stars: Viola Davis, Ming-Na Wen, Penny Johnson Jerald, Bob Newhart
Votes: 25
26. Square Off (2006– )
60 min | Talk-Show
Brian Lowry (Chief TV Critic of Daily Variety) and Andrew Wallenstein (TV Features Editor of The Hollywood Reporter) host a weekly one hour talk show that takes an inside look at the TV ... See full summary »
Stars: Andrew Wallenstein, Brian Lowry, Lynette Rice, Craig Tomashoff
Votes: 29
27.
CBS News Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley (1979– )
Episode:
Episode #43.20
(2021)
TV-PG | News, Talk-Show
David Pogue covers UFOs; Chip Reid on the emergence of the Breed X cicadas; the United States Secret Service; retired reporter Michael Blowen; Ted Koppel interviews attorney Benjamin Crump;... See full summary »
Stars: Jane Pauley, Jim Axelrod, Michael Blowen, Benjamin Crump
Votes: 6
29.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Ted Koppel/James Woods/Stevie Wonder
(1992)
TV-G | 90 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Ted Koppel
Votes: 22
30. Late Night with David Letterman (1982–1993)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Popular late-night comedy/talk-show with host David Letterman, interviewing famous guests.
Stars: David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Bill Wendell, Calvert DeForest
Votes: 4,995
31. Charlie Rose (1991–2017)
60 min | News, Talk-Show
Charlie Rose interviews noteworthy people in fields including politics and government, business and economics, science and technology, media, sports and the arts.
Stars: Charlie Rose, Mark Halperin, Al Hunt, Thomas Friedman
Votes: 1,166
32. Herblock: The Black & the White (2013)
95 min | Documentary
Documentary about Herbert L. Bloc, Pulitzer Prize, and dreaded Washington Post cartoonist who influenced 21st century satire.
Director: Michael Stevens | Stars: Ken Auletta, Carl Bernstein, Lewis Black, Tom Brokaw
Votes: 150
33. Frank Capra's American Dream (1997 TV Movie)
PG | 115 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Ron Howard hosts a biography of the life and career of filmmaker Frank Capra, including interviews with the director's friends, colleagues and admirers.
Director: Kenneth Bowser | Stars: Ron Howard, Robert Altman, Jeanine Basinger, Edward Bernds
Votes: 322
34. Liberty Weekend (1986 TV Special)
Documentary
A four-night spectacular celebrating the hundredth anniversary of the Statue of Liberty.
Directors: Kirk Browning, John R. Burgeois, Dwight Hemion, Walter C. Miller, Don Mischer, Don Ohlmeyer, Tommy Walker | Stars: Hank Aaron, Donnie Ray Albert, Debbie Allen, Frankie Avalon
Votes: 73
35. America Held Hostage (1979–1980)
30 min | News
Nightly update of the Iran hostage crisis. The series later evolved into "Nightline."
Star: Ted Koppel
Votes: 14
36. Jay Leno's Garage (2015–2022)
60 min | Documentary
Comedian and former Tonight Show host Jay Leno shares his passion for motor vehicles. Jay and guests drive cars, motorbikes and anything that moves all while meeting new people and exploring the rich motoring history of America and beyond.
Stars: Jay Leno, Donald Osborne, Tim Allen, Jeff Dunham
Votes: 728
37. Desert One (2019)
107 min | Documentary, History, War
Using new archival sources and unprecedented access, master documentarian Barbara Kopple reveals the story behind one of the most daring rescues in modern US history: a secret mission to free hostages of the 1979 Iranian revolution.
Director: Barbara Kopple | Stars: James Q. Roberts, John Limbert, Gerald Rafshoon, Jimmy Carter
Votes: 342
38. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015– )
TV-PG | 41 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stephen Colbert took over as host, executive producer and writer of THE LATE SHOW on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015. The comedy-variety-talk show is broadcast five nights a week from the Ed Sullivan theater in New York.
Stars: Stephen Colbert, Stay Human, Jon Batiste, Jen Spyra
Votes: 14,919
39. ESPN SportsCentury (1999–2007)
Documentary, Biography, History
A biography series counting down the 50 greatest North American athletes of the 20th century. It was expanded to include other athletes, personalities, and notable moments in sports history.
Stars: Chris Fowler, Dick Schaap, Edwin Pope, Robert Lipsyte
Votes: 324
40. Enough Rope with Andrew Denton (2003–2008)
40 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stars: Andrew Denton, John Laws, Bryan Seymour, Kiruna Stamell
Votes: 135
41.
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003– )
Episode:
20th Anniversary Show
(2023)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Actor George Clooney; rapper Snoop Dogg; Coldplay perform;
Director: Danny Jelinek | Stars: Jimmy Kimmel, George Clooney, Snoop Dogg, Coldplay
Votes: 22
42.
Frontline (1983– )
Episode:
The Clinton Years
(2001)
TV-MA | 116 min | Documentary, News
An inside look at the Clinton presidency.
Stars: Chris Bury, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Ted Koppel
Votes: 35
43. Late Show with David Letterman (1993–2015)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
The Late Show with David Letterman is an hour-long weeknight comedy and talk-show broadcast by CBS from the Ed Sullivan Theater on Broadway in New York City.
Stars: David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Alan Kalter, Biff Henderson
Votes: 14,304
44. Rock Center with Brian Williams (2011–2013)
60 min | News
Stars: Brian Williams, Harry Smith, Kate Snow, Richard Engel
Votes: 87
45.
Great Performances (1971– )
Episode:
The World of Jim Henson
(1994)
TV-G | Music, Musical
The life and work of the great American puppeteer and producer.
Director: Judy Kinberg | Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jane Henson, Jerry Juhl
Votes: 113
46. Memory & Imagination: New Pathways to the Library of Congress (1990 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary
Some of America's great writers, directors, historians, performers, actors, artists, culinary chefs, government officials, musicians, journalists, scientists, and entrepeneurs, share with ... See full summary »
Directors: Julian Krainin, Michael R. Lawrence | Stars: James H. Billington, Stewart Brand, Julia Child, Henry Steele Commager
Votes: 19
47.
The Daily Show (1996– )
Episode:
Ted Koppel
(2004)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Director: Chuck O'Neil | Stars: Jon Stewart, Samantha Bee, Stephen Colbert, Rob Corddry
Votes: 27
48.
CBS News Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley (1979– )
Episode:
Episode #43.1
(2021)
TV-PG | News, Talk-Show
The recent cybersecurity breach; comic Chris Rock; what's in store for lawmakers in 2021; musician Barry Gibbs; author Dr. Sanjay Gupta; a look back at 2020 and a look forward to 2021; the ... See full summary »
Stars: Jane Pauley, Madeleine Albright, Keith Alexander, Lucille Ball
Votes: 6
49. 20/20 (1978– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, News
ABC's original hour-long news magazine.
Stars: David Muir, Amy Robach, Elizabeth Vargas, Deborah Roberts
Votes: 2,743
50.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015– )
Episode:
Sylvester Stallone/Ted Koppel/My Morning Jacket
(2015)
TV-PG | Comedy, Talk-Show
Sylvester Stallone (Creed (2015)); Ted Koppel; NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Kyle Busch. Also: My Morning Jacket perform.
Director: Jim Hoskinson | Stars: Stephen Colbert, Sylvester Stallone, Ted Koppel, My Morning Jacket
Votes: 34