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1. Peyton Place Revisited (1973 TV Special)
Stars: Mia Farrow, Ryan O'Neal, Barbara Parkins, Christopher Connelly
Votes: 16
2. The Judy Garland Show (1963–1964)
60 min | Comedy, Music
The star performs with guests.
Stars: Judy Garland, Jerry Van Dyke, Bradford Craig, Mel Tormé
Votes: 462
3. The Pet Set (1971–1972)
30 min | Family, Reality-TV, Talk-Show
Betty White hosted this syndicated series in which celebrities would drop by with their pets. Also the show had discussions concerning pet care, ecology and wildlife preservation.
Stars: Betty White, Ralph Helfer, Allen Ludden, Felicia Ames
Votes: 78
4. 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: 7,322
5.
Profiles in Courage (1964–1965)
Episode:
General Alexander William Doniphan
(1965)
30 min | Biography, Drama, History
In 1838 tensions are rising between the Mormons and the other settlers of Missouri. General Alexander W. Doniphan faces a moral dilemma when he is ordered to go to war against the Mormons.
Director: Paul Stanley | Stars: Peter Lawford, Simon Oakland, Michael Constantine, Tim O'Connor
Votes: 7
6. The Jack Benny Program (1950–1965)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy
The comic misadventures of the "skinflint" comedian and his friends.
Stars: Jack Benny, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Don Wilson, Dennis Day
Votes: 1,649
7. Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955–1962)
TV-14 | 25 min | Drama, Mystery
Series of unrelated short stories covering elements of crime, horror, drama, and comedy about people of different backgrounds committing murders, suicides, thefts, and other sorts of crime caused by certain motivations, perceived or not.
Stars: Alfred Hitchcock, Harry Tyler, Lillian O'Malley, John Williams
Votes: 19,354
8. The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962–1965)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
"The Alfred Hitchcock Hour" was a continuation of the dramatic anthology series Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) hosted by the Master of Suspense and Mystery.
Stars: Alfred Hitchcock, Hinton Pope, Jimmy Joyce, Lew Brown
Votes: 5,163
9. 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: 4,247
10. 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: 1,770
11. The Steve Allen Plymouth Show (1956–1960)
60 min | Comedy
The Steve Allen Show was an American variety show hosted by Steve Allen.
Stars: Steve Allen, Gene Rayburn, Louis Nye, Skitch Henderson
Votes: 258
12. 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: 52
13. 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
14.
The Name of the Game (1968–1971)
Episode:
I Love You, Billy Baker: Part 2
(1970)
TV-PG | 75 min | Adventure, Drama, Mystery
In the second half of this two-part episode, the world of entertainer Billy Baker begins to unravel completely.
Director: Barry Shear | Stars: Anthony Franciosa, Carla Borelli, Jack Carter, Ray Charles
Votes: 14
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. 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. Profiles in Courage (1964–1965)
60 min | Biography, Drama, History
This anthology series presented episodes in the lives of true-life historical personages who each faced a terrible crisis in their life.
Stars: Jason Wingreen, Ken Drake, Woodrow Parfrey, Len Wayland
Votes: 91
18. The Steve Allen Show (1968–1971)
90 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stars: Steve Allen, Jayne Meadows, Pat Harrington Jr., Bob Einstein
Votes: 32
19.
The Name of the Game (1968–1971)
Episode:
I Love You, Billy Baker: Part 1
(1970)
TV-PG | 75 min | Adventure, Drama, Mystery
Las Vegas entertainer Billy Baker doesn't like interviews - especially when they concern that girl who died so mysteriously, Jeff Dillon investigates.
Director: Barry Shear | Stars: Anthony Franciosa, Carla Borelli, Jack Carter, Ray Charles
Votes: 17
20.
What's My Line? (1950–1967)
Episode:
Peter Lawford
(1953)
Family, Game-Show
Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Steve Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf try to guess the professional identity of a young Pennsylvania man who's a congressional pageboy, a young Brooklyn ... See full summary »
Stars: Dorothy Kilgallen, Steve Allen, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf
Votes: 26
21.
Omnibus (1967–2003)
Episode:
Judy: Impressions of Garland
(1972)
Not Rated | Documentary, Biography, Music
Memories of Judy Garland, from people who knew and worked with her.
Stars: Dirk Bogarde, Ray Bolger, Mickey Deans, George J. Folsey
Votes: 33
22.
What's My Line? (1950–1967)
Episode:
Robin Roberts & Robert Montgomery
(1957)
30 min | Family, Game-Show
Peter Lawford is the guest panelist this evening and joins Dorothy Kilgallen, Arlene Francis, and Bennett Cerf. In the first round, John Daly asks the panel to put on their blindfolds. ... See full summary »
Director: Franklin Heller | Stars: Dorothy Kilgallen, Peter Lawford, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf
Votes: 30
23. The Beautiful Phyllis Diller Show (1968)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Stars: Phyllis Diller, Norm Crosby, Rip Taylor, Goldie Hawn
Votes: 24
24.
What's My Line? (1950–1967)
Episode:
Salvador Dalí & Lillian Roth
(1957)
Family, Game-Show
Guest panelist Peter Lawford joins regulars Dorothy Kilgallen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf this evening. John Daly asks that the panel wear their blindfolds on the off chance they ... See full summary »
Stars: Dorothy Kilgallen, Peter Lawford, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf
Votes: 44
25.
The Judy Garland Show (1963–1964)
Episode:
Episode #1.17
(1964)
Comedy, Music
Guests: Peter Lawford, Martha Raye, Rich Little, and Ken Murray. Ken shows home movies of him and other celebrities.
Director: Dean Whitmore | Stars: Judy Garland, Peter Lawford, Rich Little, Ken Murray
Votes: 9
26. The Wild Wild West (1965–1969)
TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Western
Two Secret Service agents, equipped with a wide array of gizmos, work for the government in the Old West.
Stars: Robert Conrad, Ross Martin, Dick Cangey, Whitey Hughes
Votes: 6,517
27. 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
28. 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: 242
29. Don Adams' Screen Test (1975)
30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Contestants attempt to recreate famous scenes from well-known films with movie celebrities for a chance to appear in an actual upcoming film as the prize.
Stars: Don Adams, Robert Wagner, Leslie Nielsen, Mel Brooks
Votes: 70
30.
What's My Line? (1950–1967)
Episode:
Peter Lawford (2)
(1956)
Family, Game-Show
Stars: Arlene Francis, Peter Lind Hayes, Dorothy Kilgallen, Eamonn Andrews
Votes: 25
31. Laugh-In (1967–1973)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music
The original rapid fire sketch comedy show.
Stars: Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Gary Owens, Ruth Buzzi
Votes: 3,668
32. 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: John Cannon, Henry Morgan, Bill Cullen, Garry Moore
Votes: 566
33. ABC Late Night (1973–1976)
90 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
ABC's Wide World of Entertainment is a late night block of programs created by the ABC television network.
Stars: Steve Allen, Jack Carter, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford
Votes: 175
34. The ABC Comedy Hour (1972)
60 min | Comedy
On an alternate basis, "The ABC Comedy Hour" presented "The Kopykats" with various comedy specials.
Stars: George Kirby, Frank Gorshin, Marilyn Michaels, Joe Baker
Votes: 77
35.
Laugh-In (1967–1973)
Episode:
Guest Starring Peter Lawford
(1969)
TV-PG | 52 min | Comedy, Music
Sketches include Arte and Henry as two Martians, Witches brew, Johnny fills in for Dick, Peter interviews Judy as "Fay Runnaway", School of Memory Improvement, Religious summit, Visit to ... See full summary »
Director: Gordon Wiles | Stars: Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Peter Lawford, Paul Winchell
Votes: 44
36.
Laugh-In (1967–1973)
Episode:
Guest Starring Connie Stevens
(1969)
TV-PG | 52 min | Comedy, Music
Vaudeville opening; Fickle Finger goes to Dallas, Texas; mistake of the week; Mod World of the FBI. Mel Brooks, Peter Falk, Hugh Hefner, Lena Horne, Rock Hudson, Peter Lawford, Bob Newhart, Connie Stevens, Tiny Tim.
Director: Gordon Wiles | Stars: Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Connie Stevens, Judy Carne
Votes: 39
37.
What's My Line? (1950–1967)
Episode:
Frank Lloyd Wright & Liberace
(1956)
Family, Game-Show
Director: Franklin Heller | Stars: Arlene Francis, Jerry Mahoney, Paul Winchell, Dorothy Kilgallen
Votes: 35
38. Random Harvest (1942)
Passed | 126 min | Drama, Romance
An amnesiac World War I veteran falls in love with a music hall star, only to suffer an accident which restores his original memories but erases his post-war life.
Director: Mervyn LeRoy | Stars: Ronald Colman, Greer Garson, Philip Dorn, Susan Peters
Votes: 8,434 | Gross: $10.14M
39. 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: 1,563
40. The Tonight Show (1953–1957)
TV-PG | 105 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
The show originated as a local New York City late night program in June 1953 and went onto the network in September 1954. Throughout the summer of 1956, Steve Allen was the only host. When ... See full summary »
Stars: Skitch Henderson, Gene Rayburn, Steve Allen, Steve Lawrence
Votes: 226
41. The Art Linkletter Show (1963– )
30 min | Game-Show
Stars: Art Linkletter, Carl Reiner, Jayne Meadows, Eva Gabor
Votes: 22
42. The Sammy Davis, Jr. Show (1966– )
60 min | Comedy, Music
Stars: Sammy Davis Jr., Lester Wilson, Lola Falana, Judy Garland
Votes: 45
43. The Name's the Same (1951–1955)
30 min | Family, Game-Show
Guests who have the same name as famous persons, fictional characters, or things, are quizzed by celebrity panelists who try to determine their name.
Stars: Joan Alexander, Robert Q. Lewis, Gene Rayburn, Roger Price
Votes: 98
44.
The Patty Duke Show (1963–1966)
Episode:
Will the Real Sammy Davis Please Hang Up?
(1965)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Music
After Patty's success at getting a star to appear at last year's school prom, she gets selected to do the same for this year's prom.
Director: Richard Kinon | Stars: Patty Duke, William Schallert, Jean Byron, Paul O'Keefe
Votes: 31
45.
The Wild Wild West (1965–1969)
Episode:
The Night of the Returning Dead
(1966)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Western
Agents West and Gordon are called to investigate a mysterious Confederate night rider who comes to the ranch of Carl Jackson, its wealthy owner. When the agents are charged by the ghost ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Donner | Stars: Robert Conrad, Ross Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford
Votes: 238
46. The Bob Cummings Show (1955–1959)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy
The romantic misadventures of Bob Collins, a suave, sophisticated bachelor and photographer operating in Hollywood, California. The show is centered around his womanizing ways with his models, and his sister's attempts to make him settle down.
Stars: Robert Cummings, Ann B. Davis, Rosemary DeCamp, Dwayne Hickman
Votes: 473
47. That's Entertainment! (1974)
G | 135 min | Documentary, Family, Musical
Various MGM stars from yesteryear present their favorite musical moments from the studio's 50-year history.
Director: Jack Haley Jr. | Stars: Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Bing Crosby, Peter Lawford
Votes: 5,435 | Gross: $26.89M
48. The Jimmy Durante Show (1954–1956)
30 min | Comedy, Music
A half-hour variety show, hosted by the veteran vaudevillian Jimmy Durante. The show aired on NBC from October 1954, to June 1956.
Stars: Jimmy Durante, Eddie Jackson, Jack Roth, Jules Buffano
Votes: 45
49. The Smothers Brothers Show (1975– )
30 min | Comedy, Music
Stars: Tom Smothers, Dick Smothers, Don Novello, Pat Paulsen
Votes: 104
50. Liar's Club (1976–1978)
30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
'What IS this thing'? In this - the second iteration of the syndicated game show, panelists were presented with an odd or unfamiliar object, and each had to tell a story about what the ... See full summary »
Stars: Allen Ludden, Joe Seiter, Larry Hovis, Dody Goodman
Votes: 44