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1. The Unbroken Circle: A Tribute to Mother Maybelle Carter (1979 TV Special)
60 min | Music
A salute remembering the matriarch of three generations of country musicians, regarded as the pioneer of modern country and folk guitar.
Stars: Kris Kristofferson, Lynn Anderson, June Carter Cash, Johnny Cash
Votes: 13
2.
The Johnny Cash Show (1969–1971)
Episode:
Eddie Albert, Charlie Callas, Linda Ronstadt, Jerry Reed
(1969)
60 min | Music
Johnny Cash sings "Rock Island Line", "Cry, Cry, Cry", "I Tremble For You, Darling Companion" (with June Carter Cash) and "Wanted Man" (written by Johnny and Bob Dylan); Eddie Albert sings ... See full summary »
Director: Bill Carruthers | Stars: Johnny Cash, Eddie Albert, Charlie Callas, June Carter Cash
Votes: 10
3.
In Concert (1972– )
Episode:
Cat Stevens: Moon & Star
(1973)
Music
Directors: Stanley Dorfman, Joshua White | Stars: Cat Stevens, Dr. John, Linda Ronstadt, Gerry Conway
Votes: 26
4.
Dolly (1987–1988)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(1987)
Comedy, Music
Dolly has a date with Bruce Willis; she performs songs from the "Trio" album with Linda Rondstadt and Emmylou Harris; Daniel Rosen performs a comedic juggling routine; and a young wannabe-actress stops at Dixie's Place.
Stars: Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris, Bruce Willis
Votes: 9
6. Corridos: Tales of Passion & Revolution (1987 TV Movie)
Music
Director: Luis Valdez | Stars: Clancy Brown, Evelyn Cisneros, Linda Lopez, Sal Lopez
Votes: 33
7. 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
8. Linda Ronstadt in Concert (1980 TV Special)
Music
HBO live concert of Linda Ronstadt.
Director: Stanley Dorfman | Stars: Peter Asher, Dan Dugmore, Kenny Edwards, Bob Glaub
Votes: 35
9. Linda Ronstadt in Concert: What's New (1984 Video)
60 min | Music
Director: David Lewis | Stars: Linda Ronstadt, Nelson Riddle
Votes: 26
10. Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (1983 TV Special)
130 min | Documentary, Music
The 25th Anniversary of Motown Records is celebrated by its past and present stars playing their greatest hits, plus some new ones.
Director: Don Mischer | Stars: Adam Ant, Nick Ashford, Florence Ballard, Renaldo Benson
Votes: 347
11. Jimmy Carter's Inaugural Gala (1977 TV Special)
Director: Marty Pasetta | Stars: Hank Aaron, Donnie Ray Albert, Muhammad Ali, Lauren Bacall
Votes: 183
12.
The Midnight Special (1972–1981)
Episode:
Pilot
(1972)
Music, Talk-Show
John Denver guest hosted this Pilot (Episode 1) with guests that included: Mama Cass, The Everly Brothers, The Isley Brothers, Harry Chapin, Linda Ronstadt, Argent and Helen Reddy. The ... See full summary »
Director: Stan Harris | Stars: John Denver, Aster Argent, Harry Chapin, David Clayton-Thomas
Votes: 25
13. Rock Concert (1973–1980)
90 min | Music
Weekly late-night progressive rock bands, many very well known, with some soft-pop (later) and occasional comic routines.
Stars: Don Kirshner, Gary Mule Deer, The Village Idiots, Natural Gas
Votes: 114
14.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Mr. Plow
(1992)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Homer opens a successful snow-plowing business, only to inspire Barney to start a rival outfit that puts him out of work.
Director: Jim Reardon | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 4,569
15. The Simpsons (1989– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
The satiric adventures of a working-class family in the misfit city of Springfield.
Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright, Harry Shearer, Julie Kavner
Votes: 436,597
16. Women in Rock (1986 Video)
57 min | Documentary, Music
Interviews, rare concert footage and music videos featuring ladies who rock.
Directors: Thomas D. Adelman, Stephanie Bennett | Stars: Pat Benatar, Sonny Bono, Kim Carnes, Rosanne Cash
Votes: 48
17. Hugh Hefner's After Dark: Speaking Out in America (2018)
101 min | Documentary
HUGH HEFNER'S AFTER DARK: SPEAKING OUT IN AMERICA features a treasure trove of archival footage from Hugh Hefner's landmark TV series, Playboy's Penthouse (1 season, 1959-1960) and Playboy After Dark (2 seasons, 1968-1970).
Director: Brigitte Berman | Stars: Sivi Aberg, Spiro Agnew, Steve Allen, Joan Baez
Votes: 13
18. The Johnny Cash Show (1969–1971)
60 min | Music
Johnny Cash and his wife, June Carter Cash, were hosts of this Country and Western themed variety show. Comedians Hope, Crosby, Minnie Pearl, and others perform skits. Musical acts as diverse as Louis Armstrong to The Monkees perform.
Stars: Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, The Statler Brothers, The Tennessee Three
Votes: 280
19. The Big Interview with Dan Rather (2013– )
TV-14 | 60 min | News
Dan Rather interviews celebrities for an hour
Stars: Dan Rather, Darius Rucker, John Fogerty, Dionne Warwick
Votes: 136
20. 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: 4,246
21. 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: 384
22. The Troy Cory Evening Show (1974–1978)
30 min | Talk-Show
Variety Talk Show, with well known guests.
Stars: Priscilla Cory, Troy Cory, Clint Walker, Alan Hale Jr.
Votes: 19
23. Randy Newman: Live at the Odeon (1982 TV Special)
Music
Director: James Signorelli | Stars: Ry Cooder, Randy Newman, Linda Ronstadt
Votes: 16
24. Linda Ronstadt and James Ingram: Somewhere Out There (1986 Music Video)
4 min | Short, Music
Music video by Linda Ronstadt and James Ingram performing "Somewhere Out There".
Director: Jeffrey Abelson | Stars: Linda Ronstadt, James Ingram, Phillip Glasser, Amy Green
Votes: 7
25. The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Kermit the Frog and his fellow Muppets put on a vaudeville show at their theatre, bringing in a famous celebrity to help out for each episode.
Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz
Votes: 26,260
26. Classic Albums (1997– )
50 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary series on several of the key albums in music history.
Stars: David Fricke, Joe Travers, Bruce Botnick, Phil Alexander
Votes: 339
27. American Bandstand's 33 1/3 Celebration (1985 TV Special)
180 min | History, Music
American Bandstand's 33 1/3 years on television are celebrated through song and remembrance.
Director: Barry Glazer | Stars: Dick Clark, Charlie O'Donnell, The 5th Dimension, A Taste of Honey
Votes: 24
28. Immediate Family (2022)
102 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary follows the work and lives of legendary 1970s session musicians who were featured on some of the most iconic recordings of the era.
Director: Denny Tedesco | Stars: Stevie Nicks, Phil Collins, Keith Richards, Lou Adler
Votes: 196
29. Sesame Street: Fiesta! (1997 Video)
Not Rated | 29 min | Animation, Short
Sesame Street is having a fiesta, complete with floats, costumes and Elmo's favorite new dance, the Conga-Wiggle. And there's an extra-special treat: songs are sung in both English and ... See full summary »
Directors: Emily Squires, Lisa Simon, Jon Stone | Stars: Caroll Spinney, Kevin Clash, Carmen Osbahr, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 12
30. The Steve Allen Show (1968–1971)
90 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stars: Steve Allen, Jayne Meadows, Pat Harrington Jr., Bob Einstein
Votes: 32
31. 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: 1,175
32. 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: 42
33. Dolly (1976– )
30 min | Music
Syndicated weekly country-variety series hosted by Dolly Parton.
Stars: Dolly Parton, Ralph Emery, Richard Dennison, Randy Parton
Votes: 65
34.
The Big Interview with Dan Rather (2013– )
Episode:
Linda Ronstadt & Daryl Hannah
(2013)
TV-14 | News
Dan Rather interviews Linda Ronstadt and Daryl Hannah.
Stars: Daryl Hannah, Dan Rather, Linda Ronstadt
Votes: 7
35. Sesame Street (1969– )
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
On a special inner city street, the inhabitants, human and muppet, teach preschool subjects with comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.
Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Caroll Spinney, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 15,400
36. 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
37. The 32nd Annual Grammy Awards (1990 TV Special)
Music
Grammy - music award of the American academy of the audio recording, was founded by the American association of sound-recording companies of March, 14, 1958. Grammy is awarded annually as a... See full summary »
Stars: Paula Abdul, Michael Bolton, Gioia Bruno, Rosanne Cash
Votes: 117
38.
Great Performances (1971– )
Episode:
Linda Ronstadt: Canciones de mi Padre
(1989)
TV-G | 69 min | Music, Musical
Director: Michael Smuin | Stars: Ballet Folklorico de La Fonda, Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán, Linda Ronstadt, Melinda Marie Ronstadt
Votes: 25
39.
The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Episode:
Linda Ronstadt
(1980)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Kermit and special guest Linda Ronstadt have mutual crushes on each other. Miss Piggy discovers this and makes it her goal to keep Kermit away from Linda.
Director: Philip Casson | Stars: Linda Ronstadt, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 127
40. 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: 52,812
41. Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill (2022)
91 min | Documentary
The never-before-told story of a folk-rock icon. Featuring Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne, David Crosby, Graham Nash, Fleet Foxes, and more.
Directors: Andy Brown, Brian Lindstrom | Stars: Weyes Blood, Jackson Browne, Shawn Colvin, David Crosby
Votes: 45
42. Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice (2019)
PG-13 | 95 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
With one of the most memorably stunning voices that has ever hit the airwaves, Linda Ronstadt burst onto the 1960s folk rock music scene in her early twenties.
Directors: Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman | Stars: Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris
Votes: 2,482 | Gross: $0.16M
43. Breslin and Hamill: Deadline Artists (2018)
TV-MA | 108 min | Documentary
The story of New York City journalists Jimmy Breslin and Pete Hamill lauded in their time as the voice of New York.
Directors: Jonathan Alter, John Block, Steve McCarthy | Stars: Harvey Araton, John Avlon, Mike Barnicle, Dan Barry
Votes: 482
44. Latin Music USA (2009)
TV-PG | Documentary, Music
Latin Music USA highlights the great American music created by Latinos and celebrates the Latin Rhythms at the heart of Jazz, rock, country and rhythm and blues. It's a fresh take on ... See full summary »
Stars: Jimmy Smits, Linda Ronstadt, Bob Keane, Ellis Creez
Votes: 27
45. The Everly Brothers Show (1970– )
60 min | Comedy, Music
Summer variety series hosted by '50s rock stars The Everly Brothers.
Stars: Don Everly, Phil Everly, Mike Lawrence, Fred Smoot
Votes: 34
46. The 42nd Annual Kennedy Center Honors (2019 TV Special)
TV-PG | 91 min | Biography, Music
Entertainers receive recognition at the annual ceremony. The honorees for 2019 are R&B collective Earth, Wind and Fire, actress Sally Field, singer Linda Ronstadt, children's TV show "Sesame Street" and conductor Michael Tilson Thomas.
Director: Glenn Weiss | Stars: Earth Wind & Fire, Sally Field, Linda Ronstadt, Michael Tilson Thomas
Votes: 37
47.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
George Gershwin Remembered
(1987)
TV-14 | 88 min | Documentary, Biography, History
George Gershwin was born in Brooklyn in 1898, the second of four children from a close-knit immigrant family. He began his musical career as a song-plugger on Tin Pan Alley, but was soon writing his own pieces.
Stars: Clarke Peters, Harold Arlen, Fred Astaire, Leonard Bernstein
Votes: 117
48. 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: 903
49. 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: 1,071
50. The Pirates of Penzance (1980 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 122 min | Comedy, Musical
A young man named Frederick leaves the zany band of pirates he was raised by to find true love and respectability, but when the Pirate King turns up to call on an old debt, Frederick must ... See full summary »
Directors: Wilford Leach, Joshua White | Stars: Kevin Kline, G. Eugene Moose, Rex Smith, Patricia Routledge
Votes: 450