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1.
Flip (1970–1974)
Episode:
Episode #2.1
(1971)
Comedy, Music
Flip enlists everyone in a Peanuts parody. Ed Sullivan surprises everyone by crooning "Strangers in the Night." Flip's Geraldine is a rival carhop who tangles with Lucille Ball over the affections of Ed.
Director: Tim Kiley | Stars: Flip Wilson, Lucille Ball, The Osmonds, Ed Sullivan
Votes: 11
2.
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
Episode:
Elvis Presley, Carol Burnett, Lena Horne, Jackie Robinson, Sugar Ray Robinson, Don Budge, Will Jordan, Arthur Worsley
(1957)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Highlights include Presley singing in three spots, famously in tight shot from the waist up, Carol Burnett shows different types of actresses auditioning, Will Jordon imagines what Ed was ... See full summary »
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Ed Sullivan, Bory and Bor, Don Budge, Carol Burnett
Votes: 23
3.
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
Episode:
Meet The Beatles
(1964)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
The first appearance of the Beatles on American television.
Directors: Tim Kiley, John Moffitt | Stars: Ed Sullivan, The Beatles, Georgia Brown, Fred Kaps
Votes: 68
4. The Best of the Ed Sullivan Show (1992–2022)
Music
Featuring iconic performances by groundbreaking artists from music, comedy, novelty, politics, sports, Broadway, dance, and opera. The Ed Sullivan Show is TV's longest running variety show. It ran on Sunday nights for 23 years.
Stars: Ed Sullivan, Ed Ames, Alan King, Liza Minnelli
Votes: 10
5.
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
Episode:
Episode #17.6
(1963)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Ed Sullivan, The Augsberg Jungle Wonders, Richard Burton, The Calicoats
Votes: 27
6.
The Kraft Music Hall (1967–1971)
Episode:
Friars Club Roast of Jack Benny
(1970)
Music
Director: Dwight Hemion | Stars: Milton Berle, George Burns, Dennis Day, Phil Harris
Votes: 16
7. 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: 1,647
8. General Foods 25th Anniversary Show: A Salute to Rodgers and Hammerstein (1954 TV Special)
Comedy, History, Musical
Tribute to the then-ten-year partnership between composer Richard Rodgers and librettist-lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II, presented by General Foods, celebrating its 25th anniversary. ... See full summary »
Director: Ralph Levy | Stars: Mary Martin, Ed Sullivan, Jack Benny, Edgar Bergen
Votes: 26
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: 4,242
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: 1,769
11. The Jackie Gleason Show (1952–1973)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy
Live variety show with Jackie Gleason.
Stars: Jack Lescoulie, The June Taylor Dancers, Ray Bloch, Jackie Gleason
Votes: 523
12. 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
13.
What's My Line? (1950–1967)
Episode:
Ed Sullivan (3)
(1963)
30 min | Family, Game-Show
A St. Patrick's Day special: panelists question an Irish castle gatekeeper, an Irish shamrocks grower, an Irish policewoman and blindfolded, try to identify the week's celebrity "mystery guest", a creator and host of a TV variety program.
Stars: Dorothy Kilgallen, Edward Mulhare, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf
Votes: 19
14. The Phil Silvers Show (1955–1959)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Master Sergeant Bilko, regularly helped by the soldiers at Fort Baxter's motor pool, spends little time performing his duties by constantly trying to obtain money through various get-rich-quick scams and promotions.
Stars: Phil Silvers, Harvey Lembeck, Paul Ford, Allan Melvin
Votes: 1,736
15.
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
Episode:
The Everly Brothers, Frances Farmer, Nancy Whiskey, Kaye Ballard
(1957)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Ed Sullivan, Kaye Ballard, Barber and Manselle, Bernard Baruch
Votes: 64
16.
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
Episode:
THE SWINGING, SOULFUL SIXTIES - Ed Sullivan reviews the decade in entertainment
(1969)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Ed Sullivan, Herb Alpert, The Animals, The Beatles
Votes: 42
17. 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
18. Fight of the Century (1971 TV Special)
64 min | Sport
World championship heavyweight boxing live from Madison Square Garden in New York City as the defending champion, Joe Frazier, takes on the undefeated challenger, Muhammad Ali.
Stars: Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, Johnny Addie, Woody Allen
Votes: 50
19.
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
Episode:
The Beatles' Second Appearance
(1964)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
The Beatles return to program for the second consecutive week, this time performing in Miami Beach, Florida. In the first set, the group performs "She Loves You", "This Boy", and "All My ... See full summary »
Directors: Tim Kiley, John Moffitt | Stars: Ed Sullivan, George Fenneman, The Beatles, Sonny Liston
Votes: 35
20.
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
Episode:
Something New From The Beatles
(1964)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
The Beatles return for their third straight show and perform "Twist and Shout" and "Please Please Me" in their opening set. Cute blonde Gloria Bleezarde trills the comic song "Safety in ... See full summary »
Directors: Tim Kiley, John Moffitt | Stars: Ed Sullivan, The Beatles, Gordon MacRae, Sheila MacRae
Votes: 33
21.
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
Episode:
Judy Garland, Tom Jones, Peter Sellers, Sophie Tucker, Jackie Vernon, The Swingin' Lads, Topo Gigio
(1965)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
On this show Judy Garland gives spirited performances of "Rockabye Your Baby With A Dixie Melody" and "All By Myself". Sophie Tucker, in her final TV appearance, does a medley of "Give My ... See full summary »
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Ed Sullivan, Judy Garland, Topo Gigio, Tom Jones
Votes: 15
22.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
James Garner/Bruce Dern/Terry Galanoy
(1972)
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Johnny reads 4th-grade essays about him. James Garner (They Only Kill Their Masters (1972)); Bruce Dern (The King of Marvin Gardens (1972)); Terry Galanoy (book "Tonight!: An Anecdotal History of America's Favorite Talk Show"). Surprise guest: Ed Sullivan.
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, James Garner
Votes: 36
23.
The Kraft Music Hall (1967–1971)
Episode:
Johnny Carson Friars' Roast
(1968)
Music
Director: Dwight Hemion | Stars: Alan King, Johnny Carson, Steve Allen, Joanne Carson
Votes: 19
24. 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
25. The Beatles at Shea Stadium (1966 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 48 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary film of The Beatles classic August 15, 1965 New York concert.
Director: Robert Precht | Stars: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr
Votes: 511
26.
The Phil Silvers Show (1955–1959)
Episode:
Sergeant Bilko Presents Ed Sullivan
(1956)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Ed Sullivan puts an Army talent spot on his TV show. Chaos ensues when Bilko is convinced he's been chosen to star in a big production number on the show. It's not long before Bilko has all of the production team ganging up on Ed Sullivan.
Director: Al De Caprio | Stars: Phil Silvers, Harvey Lembeck, Maurice Gosfield, Paul Ford
Votes: 42
27.
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
Episode:
Buddy Holly, Polly Bergen, Sam Cooke, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Bobby Helms, The Crickets, Jean Carroll, The DeMarcos
(1957)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
The Glenn Miller Orchestra appear as well as several Pop and R&B acts singing their hits of the day. Buddy Holly and The Crickets perform "That'll Be The Day" and "Peggy Sue". Sam Cooke ... See full summary »
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Ed Sullivan, Jerry Allison, Martha Ann Bentley, Polly Bergen
Votes: 13
28.
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
Episode:
Episode #23.31
(1970)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Ed Sullivan, George Carlin, Clint Eastwood, Peter Gennaro
Votes: 29
29. The Red Skelton Hour (1951–1971)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy
A comedy-themed variety show, hosted by the popular comedian Red Skelton. It run with no interruption from 1951 to 1971. From 1956 to 1962, the show's head writer was Sherwood Schwartz, who... See full summary »
Stars: Red Skelton, David Rose and His Orchestra, Art Gilmore, Tom Hansen Dancers
Votes: 1,392
30. The Dean Martin Show (1965–1974)
TV-PG | Comedy, Music
Dean Martin hosts, with several celebrities as guests. There are musical acts and comedy sketches that break down comedy, racial, and sexual barriers all at the same time.
Stars: Dean Martin, The Dingaling Sisters, Ken Lane, Lou Jacobi
Votes: 1,429
31.
What's My Line? (1950–1967)
Episode:
Suzy Knickerbocker & Ed Sullivan
(1966)
30 min | Family, Game-Show
Panelists question a Halloween masks maker, a female auto rally driver and blindfolded, try to identify the week's two celebrity "mystery guests", a society columnist, and a TV personality and entertainment reporter.
Director: Franklin Heller | Stars: Phyllis Newman, Dick Cavett, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf
Votes: 23
32. 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
33. 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: Garry Moore, Henry Morgan, Bill Cullen, John Cannon
Votes: 564
34. Mr. Adams and Eve (1957–1958)
30 min | Comedy
Famous Hollywood actors Eve Drake and Howard Adams, a married couple, are shown at home plus at work, usually to comedic effect. They wrangle with studio head J.B. Hafter and deal with their agent, the affable Steve.
Stars: Howard Duff, Ida Lupino, Alan Reed, Olive Carey
Votes: 66
35. 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
36. CBS: The Stars' Address (1963 TV Special)
30 min | Comedy
CBS stars as themselves, or in character from their series, introducing the new fall lineup for the network.
Stars: Max Baer Jr., Lucille Ball, Bea Benaderet, Jack Benny
Votes: 14
37.
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
Episode:
Episode #10.6
(1956)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Ed Sullivan, The Cast of Most Happy Fella, Joyce Grenfell, Hugh Jarrett
Votes: 17
38.
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
Episode:
Joan Sutherland, Van Johnson, Totie Fields, Jackie Mason, John Byner, Rita Pavone, the Animals
(1964)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Music is the show's keynote, with Met opera star Joan Sutherland, actor-singer Van Johnson, Italian recording star Rita Pavone and Britain's rock 'n' rolling Animals on hand. Comedy ... See full summary »
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Ed Sullivan, The Animals, Ray Bloch, John Byner
Votes: 12
39.
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
Episode:
Diana Ross & The Supremes, Gary Lewis & the Playboys, Red Buttons, Lainie Kazan, The Harlem Globetrotters, Wayne & Shuster, Robert Merrill, Jan Peerce
(1966)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Ed Sullivan, Felix Blanchard, Red Buttons, Gary Lewis & The Playboys
Votes: 12
40.
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
Episode:
Episode #23.1
(1969)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Ed Sullivan, Tony Bennett, Rodney Dangerfield, The Osipov Balalaika Festival Orchestra
Votes: 23
41.
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
Episode:
Episode #7.6
(1953)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Ed Sullivan, John Forsythe, Grace Kelly, Ralph Meeker
Votes: 13
42. 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: 1,561
43.
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (1967–1993)
Episode:
Jim Nabors, Jill St. John, Danny Thomas, Ed Sullivan
(1967)
60 min | Comedy
Director: Stan Harris | Stars: Tom Smothers, Dick Smothers, Pat Paulsen, The Anita Kerr Singers
Votes: 18
44.
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
Episode:
Guest Host: Charles Laughton; guest stars: Elvis Presley, The Vagabonds, The Amen Brothers, Dorothy Sarnoff, Conn & Mann, Amru Sani, Al Bernie, Carl Ballantine
(1956)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Charles Laughton, Carl Ballantine, Al Bernie, The Amen Brothers
Votes: 16
45.
What's My Line? (1950–1967)
Episode:
Ed Sullivan (2)
(1958)
30 min | Family, Game-Show
Guest panelist John Payne identified the inventor and manufacture of the Hula Hoop. The panel were stumped by the chief painter at the White House. John Daly asked the gentleman if First ... See full summary »
Director: Franklin Heller | Stars: Dorothy Kilgallen, John Payne, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf
Votes: 43
46. The Ford Theatre Hour (1948–1953)
60 min | Drama
An anthology series based in New York City which attracted a high caliber group of actors, often Broadway stars. Stories were both drama and comedies, some original but others adaptions of films and plays.
Stars: William Brower, Biff McGuire, Ernest Truex, Ruth McDevitt
Votes: 67
47.
The Jack Benny Program (1950–1965)
Episode:
Ed Sullivan/Genevieve Show
(1959)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy
Director: Seymour Berns | Stars: Jack Benny, Ed Sullivan, Genevieve, Don Wilson
Votes: 17
48.
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
Episode:
Beatles '65
(1965)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Ed and Soupy Sales reminisce about their European vacation with Soupy narrating a series of silent film clips illustrate their pratfalls. English singer Cilla Black performs two songs and ... See full summary »
Directors: Tim Kiley, John Moffitt | Stars: Ed Sullivan, Ralph Paul, George Fenneman, Soupy Sales
Votes: 27
49.
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
Episode:
The Jackson 5, Lainie Kazan, John Davidson, Guy Marks, Wayne & Shuster, Topo Gigio, Big Bird & the Muppets
(1969)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Ed Sullivan, Big Bird, Etta Cortez, John Davidson
Votes: 23
50.
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
Episode:
Liza Minnelli, Duke Ellington, Jean-Paul Vignon, Professor Backwards, The Lipizzaner Stallions
(1964)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Ed Sullivan, Professor Backwards, Duke Ellington Orchestra, Duke Ellington
Votes: 11