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1. Jimmy Carter's Inaugural Gala (1977 TV Special)
Director: Marty Pasetta | Stars: Hank Aaron, Donnie Ray Albert, Muhammad Ali, Lauren Bacall
Votes: 183
2. 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: 1,766
3. 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
4. Omnibus (1952–1961)
55 min | Drama, History, Music
Omnibus was a television program that sought to provide the best of what television could provide as the highest common denominator of intellectual curiosity and interest. This level of programing excellence has not been achieved again.
Stars: Alistair Cooke, Leonard Bernstein, Joseph N. Welch, Helen Hayes
Votes: 218
5. The Good Fight (2017–2022)
TV-MA | 45 min | Crime, Drama
When Diane Lockhart's life savings are lost, she must start from scratch at a new firm.
Stars: Christine Baranski, Sarah Steele, Nyambi Nyambi, Michael Boatman
Votes: 32,428
6. Somebody Feed Phil (2018– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Adventure
Phil travels around the world sampling food and tradition with friends and a sense of humor.
Stars: Phil Rosenthal, Monica Horan, Lily Rosenthal, Rich Rosenthal
Votes: 6,762
7. 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
8. The Jack Paar Program (1962–1965)
60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
This was a variety show, hosted by Jack Paar, that had live and filmed interviews with famous people; comedy and musical acts; and home movies of trips Paar took with his wife Miriam and his teenage daughter Randy.
Stars: Jack Paar, Jose Melis, Jim G. Lucas, Jonathan Winters
Votes: 232
9. 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: 1,168
10. Person to Person (1953–1961)
30 min | Documentary, News, Talk-Show
Interviews with figures from public life.
Stars: Edward R. Murrow, Charles Collingwood, Jayne Meadows, Jerry Lewis
Votes: 223
11. That Was the Week That Was (1963–1985)
30 min | Comedy
An Americanized version of the famous hit British TV show, retaining David Frost from the British cast.
Stars: David Frost, Phyllis Newman, Nancy Ames, Pat Englund
Votes: 116
12.
Somebody Feed Phil (2018– )
Episode:
New York City
(2018)
TV-14 | Documentary, Adventure
Steak, pizza, hot dogs, egg creams; viewers experience Phil's New York as he noshes with friends Al Roker, Judy Gold, Elaine May and Tracy Morgan.
Director: John Bedolis | Stars: Daniel Boulud, Judy Gold, Elina Golde, Monica Horan
Votes: 171
13. The Graduate (1967)
PG | 106 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A disillusioned college graduate finds himself torn between his older lover and her daughter.
Director: Mike Nichols | Stars: Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft, Katharine Ross, William Daniels
Votes: 288,115 | Gross: $104.95M
14. The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (1967–1993)
60 min | Comedy
The Smothers Brothers host a comedy variety show that became notorious for its topical satirical humor.
Stars: Tom Smothers, Dick Smothers, Pat Paulsen, Peter Cullen
Votes: 1,639
15. 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: 241
16.
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (1967–1993)
Episode:
Episode #1.9
(1967)
Comedy
Director: Stan Harris | Stars: Tom Smothers, Dick Smothers, Peter Cullen, Virginia Ann Lee
Votes: 16
17.
The Good Fight (2017–2022)
Episode:
And the Two Partners Had a Fight...
(2021)
TV-MA | 51 min | Crime, Drama
Liz is under pressure when she needs to choose between her loyalty to Diane and the partners who protest about Diane being a named partner. One of Wackner's defendants is suing him.
Director: Brooke Kennedy | Stars: Christine Baranski, Sarah Steele, Michael Boatman, Zach Grenier
Votes: 410
18. 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: 1,064
19.
What's My Line? (1950–1967)
Episode:
Elaine May and Mike Nichols
(1960)
Family, Game-Show
Arlene Francis, Eamonn Andrews, Dorothy Kilgallen and Bennett Cerf are this evening's panelists. Host and moderator John Daly greets the panel and mentions that Miss Francis is appearing ... See full summary »
Director: Franklin Heller | Stars: Arlene Francis, Eamonn Andrews, Dorothy Kilgallen, Bennett Cerf
Votes: 23
20. 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
21. Waiting for Ishtar (2017)
46 min | Documentary
A conversation about guilty pleasures turns into one man's quest to find others on a library waiting list, while simultaneously examining the fate of the famous Hollywood bomb Ishtar (1987).
Directors: Jonathan Crombie, John Mitchell | Stars: John Mitchell, Jonathan Crombie, George Anthony, Andy Barrie
Votes: 6
22. President Kennedy's Birthday Salute (1962 TV Movie)
History
Stars: Peter Lawford, Harry Belafonte, Jack Benny, Maria Callas
Votes: 96
23.
Crisis in Six Scenes (2016)
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(2016)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy
Finally a resolution but not before chaos, surprising disclosures, police and guns come into play.
Director: Woody Allen | Stars: Woody Allen, Miley Cyrus, Elaine May, Rachel Brosnahan
Votes: 421
24. Tootsie (1982)
PG | 116 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Michael Dorsey, an unsuccessful actor, disguises himself as a woman in order to get a role on a trashy hospital soap.
Director: Sydney Pollack | Stars: Dustin Hoffman, Jessica Lange, Teri Garr, Dabney Coleman
Votes: 114,520 | Gross: $177.20M
25. Mikey and Nicky (1976)
R | 106 min | Crime, Drama
Nicky is on the run from the mob, and he turns to old pal Mikey for help.
Director: Elaine May | Stars: Rose Arrick, Carol Grace, William Hickey, Sanford Meisner
Votes: 7,130
26. The Fabulous Fifties (1960)
120 min | Documentary
A review of the previous decade through musical and comedy skits, commentary and news clips
Directors: Charles Eames, Ray Eames, Norman Jewison | Stars: Julie Andrews, Shelley Berman, Betty Comden, Leora Dana
Votes: 41
27.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
Mike Nichols
(2016)
TV-14 | 53 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The life and 50th-year of director Mike Nichols, one of only two people who have won Peabody, Emmy,Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards.
Director: Elaine May | Stars: Mike Nichols, Bob Balaban, Alec Baldwin, Matthew Broderick
Votes: 184
28. Labyrinth (1986)
PG | 101 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Sixteen-year-old Sarah must solve a labyrinth to rescue her baby brother when he is taken by the Goblin King.
Director: Jim Henson | Stars: David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly, Toby Froud, Shelley Thompson
Votes: 149,373 | Gross: $12.73M
29. Reds (1981)
PG | 195 min | Biography, Drama, History
A radical American journalist becomes involved with the Communist revolution in Russia, and hopes to bring its spirit and idealism to the United States.
Director: Warren Beatty | Stars: Warren Beatty, Diane Keaton, Edward Herrmann, Jerzy Kosinski
Votes: 24,694 | Gross: $40.38M
30. A New Leaf (1971)
G | 102 min | Comedy, Romance
Henry Graham lives the life of a playboy. When his lawyer tells him one day that his lifestyle has consumed all his funds, he needs an idea to avoid climbing down the social ladder. So he intends to marry a rich woman and - murder her.
Director: Elaine May | Stars: Walter Matthau, Elaine May, Jack Weston, George Rose
Votes: 7,617
31.
Crisis in Six Scenes (2016)
Episode:
Episode #1.5
(2016)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy
A middle-class husband and wife put their lives in jeopardy carrying out a dangerous assignment.
Director: Woody Allen | Stars: Woody Allen, Miley Cyrus, Elaine May, Rachel Brosnahan
Votes: 405
32. The Birdcage (1996)
R | 117 min | Comedy
A gay cabaret owner and his drag queen companion agree to put up a false straight front so that their son can introduce them to his fiancée's right-wing moralistic parents.
Director: Mike Nichols | Stars: Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Gene Hackman, Dianne Wiest
Votes: 100,407 | Gross: $124.06M
33.
The Good Fight (2017–2022)
Episode:
And the Détente Had an End...
(2021)
TV-MA | 41 min | Crime, Drama
David Lee realizes that Diane is considering leaving the office, and tells her and Liz that he will not allow that. Julius gets into trouble with Judge Wackner.
Director: Michael Zinberg | Stars: Christine Baranski, Sarah Steele, Michael Boatman, Zach Grenier
Votes: 422
34.
Crisis in Six Scenes (2016)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(2016)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy
An intruder causes terrible panic and tension in a usually placid household.
Director: Woody Allen | Stars: Woody Allen, Miley Cyrus, Elaine May, David Harbour
Votes: 466
35.
Crisis in Six Scenes (2016)
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(2016)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy
Romantic alliances fray and conflict in the suburban home reaches a boiling point.
Director: Woody Allen | Stars: Woody Allen, Miley Cyrus, Elaine May, Rachel Brosnahan
Votes: 401
36. The Heartbreak Kid (1972)
PG | 106 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A newlywed man on his honeymoon has second thoughts about his marriage and falls for a different woman.
Director: Elaine May | Stars: Charles Grodin, Cybill Shepherd, Jeannie Berlin, Audra Lindley
Votes: 5,634 | Gross: $12.21M
37. The DuPont Show of the Month (1957–1961)
90 min | Comedy, Drama, History
The award winning bing play of Mary Chase came to television in 1958. It tells the story of Elwood P. Dowd (Art Carney), a personable chap who drinks a little, and befriends a "pookah", a ... See full summary »
Stars: Tim O'Connor, James Valentine, Hurd Hatfield, John Colicos
Votes: 103
38. Heaven Can Wait (1978)
PG | 101 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
A Los Angeles Rams quarterback, accidentally taken away from his body by an overanxious angel before he was meant to die, returns to life in the body of a recently murdered millionaire.
Directors: Warren Beatty, Buck Henry | Stars: Warren Beatty, James Mason, Julie Christie, Jack Warden
Votes: 23,479 | Gross: $81.64M
39.
AFI Life Achievement Award (1973– )
Episode:
AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Warren Beatty
(2008)
Documentary
Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Carole Bayer Sager, Warren Beatty, Annette Bening, Halle Berry
Votes: 151
40.
Crisis in Six Scenes (2016)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(2016)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy
Because of an armed intruder, after a home invasion, a married couple's life is turned upside-down.
Director: Woody Allen | Stars: Woody Allen, Miley Cyrus, Elaine May, John Magaro
Votes: 419
41. Primary Colors (1998)
R | 143 min | Comedy, Drama
A man joins the political campaign of a smooth-operator candidate for President of the United States of America.
Director: Mike Nichols | Stars: John Travolta, Emma Thompson, Kathy Bates, Larry Hagman
Votes: 30,084 | Gross: $38.97M
42. Small Time Crooks (2000)
PG | 94 min | Comedy, Crime
A loser of a crook and his wife strike it rich when a botched bank job's cover business becomes a spectacular success.
Director: Woody Allen | Stars: Woody Allen, Tracey Ullman, Hugh Grant, Carolyn Saxon
Votes: 40,617 | Gross: $17.07M
43. The Merv Griffin Show (1962–1986)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Merv Griffin invites a series of actors, actresses, writers, and directors to discuss the progressive work they have done and current culture, arts, and entertainment surrounding the numerous projects.
Stars: Merv Griffin, Mort Lindsey, Mort Lindsey Orchestra, Arthur Treacher
Votes: 607
44.
Crisis in Six Scenes (2016)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2016)
TV-MA | 23 min | Comedy
A middle-class suburban home- all seems well until a dangerous intruder enters in the dead of night.
Director: Woody Allen | Stars: Woody Allen, Miley Cyrus, Elaine May, Rachel Brosnahan
Votes: 522
45. Crisis in Six Scenes (2016)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy
Crisis in Six Scenes is a comedy that takes place in the 1960's during turbulent times in the United States and a middle class suburban family is visited by a among us who turns their household completely upside down.
Stars: Woody Allen, Miley Cyrus, Elaine May, John Magaro
Votes: 7,142
46. Dangerous Minds (1995)
R | 99 min | Biography, Drama
LouAnne, a retired US marine, becomes a teacher in a Californian high school. But her mostly Latino and black students from an impoverished and racially segregated locality do not easily embrace her.
Director: John N. Smith | Stars: Michelle Pfeiffer, George Dzundza, Courtney B. Vance, Robin Bartlett
Votes: 57,014 | Gross: $84.92M
47. Bach to Bach (1967)
6 min | Short, Comedy
Two pseudo intellectuals in bed for the first time.
Director: Paul Leaf | Star: Elaine May
Votes: 20
48. The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts (2003 TV Special)
120 min | Family, Musical
Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Caroline Kennedy, James Brown, Carol Burnett, Loretta Lynn
Votes: 123
49. Wolf (1994)
R | 125 min | Drama, Horror, Romance
Publisher Will Randall becomes a demon wolf and has to fight to keep his job.
Director: Mike Nichols | Stars: Jack Nicholson, Michelle Pfeiffer, James Spader, Kate Nelligan
Votes: 60,254 | Gross: $65.01M
50. Enter Laughing (1967)
Passed | 112 min | Comedy, Romance
A young would-be actor seeks his first break.
Director: Carl Reiner | Stars: José Ferrer, Shelley Winters, Elaine May, Jack Gilford
Votes: 722