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1.
Fernwood Tonight (1977)
Episode:
Leisure Suits Cause Cancer
(1977)
Comedy, Talk-Show
Tonight Barth's guests will be Baby Irene, Dr. Richard Osgood author of "Leisure Suits Cause Cancer", our special feature- Bury the Hatchet, Father Joseph Case and his parents and back with... See full summary »
Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Martin Mull, Fred Willard, Frank De Vol, Bruce Mahler
Votes: 22
2.
Fernwood Tonight (1977)
Episode:
Talk to a Jew
(1977)
Comedy, Talk-Show
Tonight Barth's guests will be Howard Palmer and his handicap piano, Dr. Richard Osgood, Morton Rose a Jewish person of the Hebrew faith and Fernwood's own mayor Merle Jeeter. Barth ... See full summary »
Directors: Jim Drake, Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Martin Mull, Fred Willard, Frank De Vol, Bruce Mahler
Votes: 29
3.
Fernwood Tonight (1977)
Episode:
Mental Illness Home Test
(1977)
Comedy, Talk-Show
Tonight Barth's guests will be Dr. Stanley Turnbull with a home test for mental illness. Barth opens the show by singing his best bossa nova song where so as to not offend he hums all ... See full summary »
Director: Howard Storm | Stars: Martin Mull, Fred Willard, Frank De Vol, Richard Kline
Votes: 11
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: 7,318
5. Fernwood Tonight (1977)
30 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Set in the fictional small town of Fernwood, OH, the show parodies real talk shows, complete with a stage band, as well as the sort of fare one might expect from a small-town locally produced television program.
Stars: Martin Mull, Fred Willard, Frank De Vol, Tommy Tedesco
Votes: 795
6. Police Squad! (1982)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Crime
Sight gags, puns and non-sequiturs ensue as bumbling Sgt. Det. Lt. Frank Drebin and his colleagues at Police Squad solve various puzzling cases.
Stars: Leslie Nielsen, Alan North, Ed Williams, William Duell
Votes: 20,694
7.
Fernwood Tonight (1977)
Episode:
Tom Waits
(1977)
Comedy, Talk-Show
Tom Waits sings then is interviewed; Bud Prize talks about opportunities for those who move to Fernwood.
Director: Howard Storm | Stars: Martin Mull, Fred Willard, Frank De Vol, Kenneth Mars
Votes: 15
8.
The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode:
The Family/Joanne Woodward
(1976)
TV-G | 51 min | Comedy, Family
Highlights include: guest Joanne Woodward plays an old school chum of Eunice's in "The Family"; a wealthy couple (Vicki, Harvey) have an argument through their servants (Carol, Tim); Mr. ... See full summary »
Director: Dave Powers | Stars: Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Tim Conway
Votes: 60
9.
Police Squad! (1982)
Episode:
Rendezvous at Big Gulch (Terror in the Neighborhood)
(1982)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Crime
When a woman reports being blackmailed by some thugs, Police Squad get even more reports of the same kind from other shop owners. To gain a better perspective, Frank and Norberg open up a key store in the most troubled area.
Director: Reza Badiyi | Stars: Leslie Nielsen, Alan North, Rex Hamilton, Florence Henderson
Votes: 834
10.
Police Squad! (1982)
Episode:
A Substantial Gift (The Broken Promise)
(1982)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Crime
Frank investigates a murder case at a bank where a robber shot the clerk and then another staff member, Sally, shot the robber. The autopsy, however, shows differently.
Directors: Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker | Stars: Leslie Nielsen, Alan North, Rex Hamilton, Lorne Greene
Votes: 1,118
11.
The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode:
Tony Randall and Dick Van Dyke
(1976)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family
Highlights include: a traveling encyclopedia salesman (guest Dick Van Dyke) tries to peddle his wares at the home of a bickering couple (Carol, Harvey); guest Tony Randall performs "Madeira... See full summary »
Director: Dave Powers | Stars: Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Tim Conway
Votes: 45
12.
Police Squad! (1982)
Episode:
The Butler Did It (A Bird in the Hand)
(1982)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Crime
The daughter of a textile tycoon is kidnapped and Frank must find her before it's too late to pay the ransom.
Director: Georg Stanford Brown | Stars: Leslie Nielsen, Alan North, Rex Hamilton, Robert Goulet
Votes: 897
13.
Police Squad! (1982)
Episode:
Revenge and Remorse (The Guilty Alibi)
(1982)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Crime
A judge is blown up as a session starts. Frank's investigation soon leads to a man who was convicted by him in the past.
Director: Paul Krasny | Stars: Leslie Nielsen, Alan North, Rex Hamilton, William Shatner
Votes: 853
14.
The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode:
Jack Klugman
(1976)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family
Highlights include: guest Jack Klugman as a skeptic in a sketch about an amateur clairvoyant; a new employee is welcomed to an extremely cramped office; Carol does all the talking in a ... See full summary »
Director: Dave Powers | Stars: Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Tim Conway
Votes: 45
15.
Police Squad! (1982)
Episode:
Ring of Fear (A Dangerous Assignment)
(1982)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Crime
In order to infiltrate a criminal gang that bribes boxers Frank makes a contract with one of them, Buddy. This leads to a kidnapping of his girlfriend and Frank has to find her before Buddy forfeits.
Director: Joe Dante | Stars: Leslie Nielsen, Alan North, Rex Hamilton, Georg Stanford Brown
Votes: 1,001
16.
Police Squad! (1982)
Episode:
Testimony of Evil (Dead Men Don't Laugh)
(1982)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Crime
When a drug courier is found dead after a car accident, Frank and the team traces his work to the nightclub "Mr V's".
Director: Joe Dante | Stars: Leslie Nielsen, Alan North, Rex Hamilton, William Conrad
Votes: 813
17. Super Dave's Spike Tacular (2009– )
Comedy
Emmy-award winner Bob Einstein reprises his role as Stuntman Extraordinaire, Super Dave Osborne in a four-part Spike TV event produced by Camouflage Films.
Stars: Bob Einstein, Hahn Cho, Roy Firestone, Mike Goldberg
Votes: 158
18. The Smothers Brothers Show (1975– )
30 min | Comedy, Music
Stars: Tom Smothers, Dick Smothers, Don Novello, Pat Paulsen
Votes: 104
19.
Police Academy: The Series (1997–1998)
Episode:
Dr. Hightower
(1998)
TV-MA | Comedy, Crime
Captain Hightower returns to the Academy to train the new cadets, and to receive an award as "Alumnus of the Year", while also lending Casey a helping hand in tracking down an armored car thief.
Director: Christopher Hibler | Stars: Matt Borlenghi, Rod Crawford, Toby Proctor, Jeremiah Birkett
Votes: 20
20.
The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode:
The Family/The Digs
(1976)
TV-G | 22 min | Comedy, Family
Highlights of this season-finale "family show" include: Ed gets huge flak from Eunice and Mama after he tries to sneak his assistant along on a business trip to Chicago in "The Family"; Mr.... See full summary »
Director: Dave Powers | Stars: Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Tim Conway
Votes: 42
21. Airplane! (1980)
PG | 88 min | Comedy
After the crew becomes sick with food poisoning, a neurotic ex-fighter pilot must safely land a commercial airplane full of passengers.
Directors: Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker | Stars: Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Leslie Nielsen, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Votes: 261,589 | Gross: $83.40M
22. Fast Friends (1979 TV Movie)
100 min | Drama
A young divorced woman struggles to raise her young son and to succeed at her new job on the staff of a TV talk show, where she becomes close to the show's head writer.
Director: Steven Hilliard Stern | Stars: Carrie Snodgress, Dick Shawn, Edie Adams, Jed Allan
Votes: 28
23. Hearts of Hot Shots Part Deux: A Filmmaker's Apology (1993 TV Short)
Documentary, Short, Comedy
Directors: Victor Davis, Thomas C. Grane | Stars: Jamie Abrahams, Jim Abrahams, Rowan Atkinson, Bill Badalato
Votes: 65
24.
Police Academy: The Series (1997–1998)
Episode:
Mr. I.Q.
(1998)
TV-MA | Comedy, Crime
Lester joins a dating service, using Casey's photo on his profile. Jones tutors the cadets on how to detect a pickpocket. Luke becomes a game show contestant.
Director: Donald Shebib | Stars: Matt Borlenghi, Rod Crawford, Toby Proctor, Jeremiah Birkett
Votes: 19
25. The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988)
PG-13 | 85 min | Comedy, Crime
Incompetent police Detective Frank Drebin must foil an attempt to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II.
Director: David Zucker | Stars: Leslie Nielsen, Priscilla Presley, O.J. Simpson, Ricardo Montalban
Votes: 185,370 | Gross: $78.76M
26. Van Dyke and Company (1976– )
60 min | Comedy
Short-lived show starring Dick Van Dyke and assorted guests. The show also featured a recurring segment about the dumbest family in the world.
Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Andy Kaufman, Bob Einstein, The L.A. Mime Company
Votes: 54
27.
Fernwood Tonight (1977)
Episode:
Mobile Home Daredevil
(1977)
Comedy, Talk-Show
Barth shows what a "Happy Face" would look like in other countries; Barth introduces the "Debbie Dunbar Review." man discusses how he was brought back to life; Virgil Simms gives advice on how to fix up your old car for resale.
Director: Howard Storm | Stars: Martin Mull, Fred Willard, Frank De Vol, Kathy McCullen
Votes: 15
28.
Police Academy: The Series (1997–1998)
Episode:
Cadet of the Year
(1998)
TV-MA | Comedy, Crime
Hefilfinger organises a Cadet of the Year competition to increase the number of Academy enlistments, but Ledbetter does his best to keep Casey from winning. Due to budget cuts, Commissioner Hurst is named the new Commandant.
Director: Ray Austin | Stars: Matt Borlenghi, Rod Crawford, Toby Proctor, Jeremiah Birkett
Votes: 20
29.
Welcome Back, Kotter (1975–1979)
Episode:
The Telethon
(1976)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Arnold and Mr. Kotter persuade the Sweathogs to hold a telethon for much needed school supplies.
Director: Bob LaHendro | Stars: Gabe Kaplan, Marcia Strassman, John Sylvester White, Robert Hegyes
Votes: 83
30.
When Things Were Rotten (1975)
Episode:
Those Wedding Bell Blues
(1975)
26 min | Adventure, Comedy
Sheik Achmed comes from Arabia to sign an olive oil treaty with Prince John, but demands the hand of Maid Marian in marriage as part of the deal.
Director: Marty Feldman | Stars: Dick Gautier, Dick Van Patten, Bernie Kopell, Richard Dimitri
Votes: 31
31.
Police Academy: The Series (1997–1998)
Episode:
Rich No More
(1998)
TV-MA | Comedy, Crime
Ledbetter and the cadets embark on a ski trip for winter break. Alice & Annie have the hots for a handsome concierge. The Tackleberrys try befriending Lester. Casey meets the love of his life, but has trouble being accepted by her father.
Director: Gary M. Goodman | Stars: Matt Borlenghi, Rod Crawford, Toby Proctor, Jeremiah Birkett
Votes: 19
32. Detective School (1979)
30 min | Comedy
The comic exploits of the wackos who populate a detective school run by a rundown PI.
Stars: Randolph Mantooth, James Gregory, Taylor Negron, LaWanda Page
Votes: 42
33. The Burns and Schreiber Comedy Hour (1973– )
60 min | Comedy, Music
Summer variety series hosted by comedy team Burns & Schreiber.
Stars: Loretta Swit, George Carlin, Tina Turner, Teresa Graves
Votes: 36
34.
When Things Were Rotten (1975)
Episode:
The Ultimate Weapon
(1975)
26 min | Adventure, Comedy
Robin and his men must stop mad inventor Otto Bahn from building the ultimate weapon for Prince John and the Sheriff that would destroy Sherwood Forest.
Director: Peter Bonerz | Stars: Dick Gautier, Dick Van Patten, Bernie Kopell, Richard Dimitri
Votes: 28
35. When Things Were Rotten (1975)
30 min | Adventure, Comedy
Set in Sherwood Forest, in which Robin Hood, Maid Marian and Robin's band of merry men fight heroically against their enemies, the nasty Prince John and the Sheriff of Nottingham.
Stars: Dick Gautier, Dick Van Patten, Bernie Kopell, Richard Dimitri
Votes: 467
36. Joey & Dad (1975– )
60 min | Comedy, Music
The sultry Joey Heatherton and her "dad," Ray, who hosted The Ray Heatherton Show On radio and was one of the first local children's shows in the New Yorkarea, as The Merry Mailman, co-hosted this short-lived variety program.
Stars: Joey Heatherton, Ray Heatherton, Bob Einstein, Pat Proft
Votes: 10
37. Marie (1980–1981)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Stars: Marie Osmond, Fred Willard, Jeff Conaway, Gavin MacLeod
Votes: 19
38.
When Things Were Rotten (1975)
Episode:
A Ransom for Richard
(1975)
26 min | Adventure, Comedy
The peasants' faith in Robin Hood is shaken after he is chosen to guard King Richard's ransom from Prince John and the Sheriff and the treasure comes up missing.
Director: Peter H. Hunt | Stars: Dick Gautier, Dick Van Patten, Bernie Kopell, Richard Dimitri
Votes: 27
39.
Police Academy: The Series (1997–1998)
Episode:
Hoop Nightmares
(1998)
TV-MA | Comedy, Crime
In an attempt to raise money for Annie's surprise birthday party, Casey bets on the annual basketball game between the Academy's and Sheriff's cadets.
Director: Ray Austin | Stars: Matt Borlenghi, Rod Crawford, Toby Proctor, Jeremiah Birkett
Votes: 19
40. All Commercials... A Steve Martin Special (1980 TV Special)
Not Rated | 60 min | Comedy
Steve Martin's third NBC special.
Director: Walter C. Miller | Stars: Steve Martin, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Gayle Crofoot, Antonio Fargas
Votes: 88
41. The Jim Stafford Show (1975– )
60 min | Music, Comedy
One of many variety shows which proliferated in the late '60s/early '70s. Featured music and skits, and hosted by novelty Western singer Jim Stafford.
Stars: Jim Stafford, Cynthia Wood, Richard Stahl, Jeanne Sheffield
Votes: 23
42.
Police Academy: The Series (1997–1998)
Episode:
Team Tack
(1998)
TV-MA | Comedy, Crime
Captain Tackleberry is set up for blackmail by the owner of a strip club after Tack shuts them down. Ledbetter orders Casey to help Luke lose weight.
Director: Robert Radler | Stars: Matt Borlenghi, Rod Crawford, Toby Proctor, Jeremiah Birkett
Votes: 19
43.
When Things Were Rotten (1975)
Episode:
Quarantine
(1975)
26 min | Adventure, Comedy
The plague has come to Nottingham and both Robin's and the Sheriff of Nottingham's men are stuck together in quarantine in the throne room of the palace until the disease runs its course. What will kill them first-the plague or each other?
Director: Norman Abbott | Stars: Dick Gautier, Dick Van Patten, Bernie Kopell, Richard Dimitri
Votes: 26
44.
When Things Were Rotten (1975)
Episode:
The Spy: Part 1
(1975)
26 min | Adventure, Comedy
King Richard must return home to England soon or lose the throne to Prince John. Meanwhile, Robin Hood's men suspect there is a double agent in their ranks. But which side is he really working for?
Director: Peter H. Hunt | Stars: Dick Gautier, Dick Van Patten, Bernie Kopell, Richard Dimitri
Votes: 26
45.
When Things Were Rotten (1975)
Episode:
The Spy: Part 2
(1975)
26 min | Adventure, Comedy
The Merry Men put on trial the one they think is the traitor in their ranks. Robin Hood meanwhile has to stop the Sheriff from killing King Richard when he returns to England as the law requires or lose his throne.
Director: Peter H. Hunt | Stars: Dick Gautier, Dick Van Patten, Bernie Kopell, Richard Dimitri
Votes: 27
46.
When Things Were Rotten (1975)
Episode:
This Lance for Hire
(1975)
26 min | Adventure, Comedy
The Sheriff hires the famous mercenary, the Black Knight, to challenge Robin Hood to a fight to the death. Robin accepts, despite being crippled by a recent wound. But the Sheriff has his own plans for the fight, no matter who wins.
Director: Joshua Shelley | Stars: Dick Gautier, Dick Van Patten, Bernie Kopell, Richard Dimitri
Votes: 29
47.
Police Academy: The Series (1997–1998)
Episode:
Ain't Nothin' But a Hound
(1997)
TV-MA | Comedy, Crime
In a training exercise staged for the cadets, Casey plays the role of a criminal on the loose. But confusion arises when a Casey look-alike escapes from prison. The Tackleberrys adopt a pet pig.
Director: Jim Drake | Stars: Matt Borlenghi, Rod Crawford, Toby Proctor, Jeremiah Birkett
Votes: 24
48. Welcome Back, Kotter (1975–1979)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
A compassionate teacher returns to his inner city high school of his youth to teach a new generation of trouble making kids.
Stars: Gabe Kaplan, Ron Palillo, John Travolta, Marcia Strassman
Votes: 7,556
49.
Police Academy: The Series (1997–1998)
Episode:
Lend Me Your Ears
(1998)
TV-MA | Comedy, Crime
Eric Lassard comes out of retirement to fill in as Commandant, while Hefilfinger takes a refresher course. Ledbetter experiments with a new hair-growth treatment.
Director: Mark Jean | Stars: Matt Borlenghi, Rod Crawford, Toby Proctor, Jeremiah Birkett
Votes: 19
50.
Police Academy: The Series (1997–1998)
Episode:
Luke...Warm
(1998)
TV-MA | Comedy, Crime
Annie has a secret admirer in Luke, but the feeling is not quite mutual. The Tackleberrys are hot on the trail of some missing squad cars.
Director: Donald Shebib | Stars: Matt Borlenghi, Rod Crawford, Toby Proctor, Jeremiah Birkett
Votes: 19