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1. Small World (1958–1960)
30 min | Talk-Show
Emmy nominated discussion series which presented a filmed, intercontinental conversation that linked moderator Edward R. Murrow in New York with three internationally known figures located ... See full summary »
Stars: Edward R. Murrow, Malcolm Muggeridge, Bertrand Russell, Norman Birkett
Votes: 17
2. 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
3. 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: 944
4. That Was the Week That Was (1962–1963)
50 min | Comedy
Satirical sketch show. The first such show in the UK. It ran for two seasons before being pulled just before the 1964 general election.
Stars: David Frost, Millicent Martin, William Rushton, Roy Kinnear
Votes: 107
5.
Omnibus (1967–2003)
Episode:
Cuckoo: A Celebration of Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardy
(1974)
Not Rated | 67 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
a look at the early film comedy team of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy.
Director: Robert Vas | Stars: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy
Votes: 14
6. BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950–1959)
Drama
Series of television plays performed live.
Stars: Richard Caldicot, George Woodbridge, Robert Brown, Michael Brennan
Votes: 179
7. Arena (1975– )
60 min | Documentary
Wide-ranging arts program.
Stars: Gavin Millar, Kenneth Tynan, John Walters, Jonathan Miller
Votes: 320
8. Great Acting: Laurence Olivier (1966 TV Movie)
45 min | Documentary
Kenneth Tynan interviews Laurence Olivier, with special emphasis on his Shakespeare films.
Stars: Frank Finlay, Laurence Olivier, Anthony Quayle, Kenneth Tynan
Votes: 13
9. The David Susskind Show (1958–1987)
Talk-Show
Stars: David Susskind, Mel Brooks, Norman Mailer, Groucho Marx
Votes: 38
10. 60 Minutes (1968– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, News
The classic long-running prime time TV investigative news magazine.
Stars: Andrew Rooney, Lesley Stahl, Steve Kroft, Morley Safer
Votes: 4,338
11. Tempo (1961–1968)
Documentary
Arts programme.
Stars: David Mahlowe, Alan Dell, Antony Hopkins, Derek Hart
Votes: 22
12. Polanski Meets Macbeth (1972)
47 min | Documentary
Behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of Roman Polanski's Macbeth (1971).
Director: Frank Simon | Stars: Roman Polanski, Francesca Annis, Terence Bayler, Andrew Braunsberg
Votes: 30
13. Macbeth (1971)
R | 140 min | Drama, History
A ruthlessly ambitious Scottish lord seizes the throne with the help of his scheming wife and a trio of witches.
Director: Roman Polanski | Stars: Jon Finch, Francesca Annis, Martin Shaw, Terence Bayler
Votes: 14,966
14. Not So Much a Programme, More a Way of Life (1964–1965)
45 min | Comedy
This satirical sketch show, a successor to the BBC's "That Was the Week That Was" (1962), ran from November 1964 to April 1965. Picking up where they had left off on TW3, David Nathan and ... See full summary »
Stars: Roy Hudd, David Frost, John Bird, Doug Fisher
Votes: 11
15.
Around the World with Orson Welles (1955– )
Episode:
Madrid Bullfight
(1955)
27 min | Documentary
Orson Welles and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Tynan travel to Madrid to explain the nuts and bolts of bullfighting.
Director: Orson Welles | Stars: Orson Welles, Kenneth Tynan, Elaine Dundy, Angel Parada
Votes: 24
16. Parkinson (1971–2007)
50 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Journalist Michael Parkinson interviews a broad range of the most famous people in the world.
Stars: Michael Parkinson, Marian Montgomery, Billy Connolly, Barry Humphries
Votes: 803
17. Omnibus (1967–2003)
Not Rated | 43 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Arts documentary series with concerts and experimental dramatizations.
Stars: Humphrey Burton, Kirsty Wark, David Collings, Michael Hordern
Votes: 294
18. Acting in the Sixties (1967– )
Documentary
Stars: Clive Goodwin, Ronald Bryden, Kenneth Tynan, Maggie Smith
Votes: 13
19. Around the World with Orson Welles (1955– )
26 min | Documentary
In 1955, Orson Welles directed and hosted a mini series for British television. He leads us through a few famous places of Europe with his inimitable touch. In Paris he introduces us to ... See full summary »
Stars: Orson Welles, Chris Wertenbaker, Kenneth Tynan, Art Buchwald
Votes: 168
20. The Mike Douglas Show (1961–1982)
Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Mike Douglas, aided by a different celebrity co-host every week, interviews a variety of figures from the world of entertainment.
Stars: Mike Douglas, Ellie Frankel, Ellie Frankel Sextet, Stan Kann
Votes: 579
21. Film '72 (1971–2018)
30 min | Talk-Show
The BBC's flagship cinema review television programme featuring reviews of new releases, news items and interviews. The title of the programme changes each year to incorporate the year of broadcast.
Stars: Barry Norman, Danny Leigh, Claudia Winkleman, Jonathan Ross
Votes: 535
22. Macbeth - Power and Corruption (Polanski's the Tragedy of Macbeth) (1973)
34 min | Documentary, Short
Stars: Francesca Annis, Jon Finch, Orson Welles
Votes: 12
23.
The Dick Cavett Show (1968–1988)
Episode:
Kenneth Tynan and Jack Hawkins
(1971)
TV-PG | 90 min | Music, Talk-Show
John Kerry argues against the Vietnam war on this episode of The Dick Cavett Show.
Stars: Dick Cavett, Jack Hawkins, George Brown, John Ellis
Votes: 11
24. Nowhere to Go (1958)
Approved | 89 min | Crime, Drama
In London, a Canadian serving prison time for grand theft escapes prison and attempts to retrieve his loot, kept in a bank safety deposit box, but his accomplice takes the security key while he only has the pass code.
Directors: Seth Holt, Basil Dearden | Stars: George Nader, Maggie Smith, Bernard Lee, Geoffrey Keen
Votes: 917
25.
AFI Life Achievement Award (1973– )
Episode:
AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to James Stewart
(1980)
71 min | Documentary
The American Film Institute gives its eighth Lifetime Achievment Award to James (Jimmy) Stewart in a ceremony hosted by his long-time friend Henry Fonda.
Stars: James Stewart, Lindsay Bloom, Don Brodie, Kathryn Grant
Votes: 242
26. 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: 608
27. 2nd House (1973–1976)
45 min | Talk-Show
BBC Arts program derived from Full House (1972).
Stars: Melvyn Bragg, Edwin Mullins, Roger McGough, Struan Rodger
Votes: 18
28. Lenny Bruce: Without Tears (1972)
Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary, Biography
Documentary on the life and death of Lenny Bruce.
Director: Fred Baker | Stars: Lenny Bruce, Steve Allen, Fred Baker, Martin Garbus
Votes: 154
29. AFI Life Achievement Award (1973– )
Documentary
The Award is the highest honor for a career in film and celebrates an individual whose career has greatly contributed to the enrichment of American culture.
Stars: Carole Bayer Sager, George Stevens Jr., Jack Nicholson, Gregory Peck
Votes: 50
30. Oh! Calcutta! (1972)
Not Rated | 123 min | Comedy, Musical
Based on the controversial off-Broadway musical comedy revue, "Oh! Calcutta! is a series of musical numbers about sex and sexual mores. Most of the skits feature one or more performers in ... See full summary »
Directors: Guillaume Martin Aucoin, Jacques Levy | Stars: Raina Barrett, Mark Dempsey, Samantha Harper, Patricia Hawkins
Votes: 300 | Gross: $0.41M
31. Freedom to Love (1969)
90 min | Documentary
Documentary, dramatized at times, on human sexual behaviour. Daring for its time for its approach to some of the most delicate aspects of this taboo subject.
Directors: Eberhard Kronhausen, Phyllis Kronhausen | Stars: Marie Antoinette, Daniel D. Halleck, Monique Kraamwinkel, Sacha Kraamwinkel
Votes: 279 | Gross: $0.03M
32. BBC 3 (1965–1966)
60 min | Comedy
Late-night satire and revue show.
Stars: Lynda Baron, John Bird, Robert Robinson, René Sartoris
Votes: 15
33. Sunday Night (1965–1968)
Documentary
Stars: Tony Church, Leo McKern, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Roddy Maude-Roxby
35. Dig This Rhubarb (1963–1964)
40 min | Comedy
Stars: Tony Beckley, John Gower, Terence Brady, John Fortune
36. One Pair of Eyes (1967–1984)
45 min | Documentary
A monthly series of highly personal documentary films in which individuals are given a platform to discuss issues close to their heart.
Stars: James Cameron, Anthony Howard, Marty Feldman, Tony Benn
37. The Method - An ITV Special Investigation (1958 TV Special)
Director: Silvio Narizzano | Stars: Daniel Farson, Kenneth Haigh, Rex Harrison, Wendy Hiller
38. Alan Melville Takes You from A-Z (1956–1959)
Comedy, Family, Music
Stars: Alan Melville, Alfredo Campoli, Jacqueline Delman, Florence Desmond
39. Success Story (1974–1975)
30 min | Talk-Show
Documentary series regarding success stories in the entertainment field.
Stars: William Feaver, Christopher Isherwood, Rick Wakeman, Percy Press
40. The Movies (1967– )
30 min | Family
Stars: Francis Ford Coppola, Jerry Lewis, Richard Burton, Shirley Knight
41.
60 Minutes (1968– )
Episode:
Episode #1.15
(1969)
TV-PG | Documentary, News
60 Minutes talks to writer and socialite Alice Roosevelt Longworth about her life as daughter to U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt and as wife to Speaker of the House of Representatives ... See full summary »
Stars: Alice Roosevelt Longworth, Harry Reasoner, Kenneth Tynan, Peter Ustinov
42.
BBC 3 (1965–1966)
Episode:
Episode #1.7
(1965)
Comedy
Director: Darrol Blake | Stars: Ivan Baptie, Lynda Baron, David Battley, Alan Bennett
43.
Not So Much a Programme, More a Way of Life (1964–1965)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(1964)
Comedy
Director: Ned Sherrin | Stars: John Bird, Eleanor Bron, Patrick Campbell, Barbara Evans
44.
The Merv Griffin Show (1962–1986)
Episode:
Robert Merrill, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Ronnie Dyson, Rodney Dangerfield, Kenneth Tynan
(1969)
TV-PG | Comedy, Family, Music
Stars: Merv Griffin, Rodney Dangerfield, Ronnie Dyson, Zsa Zsa Gabor
45.
BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950–1959)
Episode:
Martine
(1952)
Drama
Director: Kenneth Tynan | Stars: Claire Bloom, Denholm Elliott, Maxine Audley, Stanley Baker
46.
Arena (1975– )
Episode:
Theatre
(1975)
Documentary
Premiere. Ronald Eyre reviews what's going on in the theatre, Kenneth Tynan talks to Laurence Olivier about Lilian Baylis and The Old Vic, and a film about David Hockney's sets for The Rake's Progress.
Stars: Kenneth Tynan, Ronald Eyre, Laurence Olivier
47.
One Pair of Eyes (1967–1984)
Episode:
Kenneth Tynan: A Taste of Privilege
(1968)
Documentary
Director: Fred Burnley | Stars: Kenneth Tynan, Tony Benn, Alan Brien, Robin Day
48.
Tempo (1961–1968)
Episode:
The Artist in France
(1962)
Documentary
Director: Reginald Collin | Stars: Larry Adler, Clive Goodwin
49.
Sunday Night (1965–1968)
Episode:
Who Cares About the Arts?
(1966)
Documentary
Stars: Noel Annan, John Braine, Boris Brott, Hugh Casson
50.
Tempo (1961–1968)
Episode:
The Christopher Marlowe Murder Mystery
(1964)
Documentary
Stars: Tony Beckley, Robert Cartland, Peter Copley, Mark Eden