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1. Our World (1986–1987)
60 min | History
Each episode focuses on a few months in history and what was going on at the time. Politics, society, music, and other subjects are explored. Interviews with people involved with the stories are featured.
Stars: Linda Ellerbee, Ray Gandolf, John S.D. Eisenhower, Pierre Salinger
Votes: 74
2.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
Shirley MacLaine: This Time Around
(2000)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Actress Shirley MacLaine takes Hollywood by storm.
Director: J.C. Begley | Stars: Jack Lemmon, Mary Day, Chita Rivera, Gwen Verdon
Votes: 136
3. Homicide: Life on the Street (1993–1999)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
An American police procedural television series chronicling the work of a fictional version of the Baltimore Police Department's Homicide Unit.
Stars: Richard Belzer, Clark Johnson, Yaphet Kotto, Kyle Secor
Votes: 14,211
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: 7,316
5. Wolf Trap Presents Victor Borge: An 80th Birthday Celebration (1990 TV Special)
80 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
The world-famous Danish American comedian, conductor and pianist Victor Borge (1909-2000) celebrates his 80th birthday on June 8, 1989 at the Wolf Trap Farm Park, America's National Park ... See full summary »
Director: Stanley Dorfman | Stars: Victor Borge, Cindy Adams, Joey Adams, Martin Bookspan
Votes: 20
6. M*A*S*H (1972–1983)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, War
The staff of an Army hospital in the Korean War find that laughter is the best way to deal with their situation.
Stars: Alan Alda, Wayne Rogers, Loretta Swit, Jamie Farr
Votes: 63,889
7. 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: 4,245
8. 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
9. Bicentennial Minutes (1974– )
1 min | Short, History
Minute-long "on this day in history" shorts, used a countdown to America's bicentennial.
Stars: Walter Cronkite, Cleveland Amory, Edward Asner, Roddy McDowall
Votes: 51
10.
Magnum, P.I. (1980–1988)
Episode:
Infinity and Jelly Doughnuts
(1987)
Not Rated | 48 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Magnum is in a coma after he was shot in a warehouse and his mother, Higgins, TC, Rick, Carol and a priest are with him hoping he regains consciousness.
Director: John C. Flinn III | Stars: Tom Selleck, John Hillerman, Roger E. Mosley, Larry Manetti
Votes: 316
11.
Touched by an Angel (1994–2003)
Episode:
Missing in Action
(1997)
TV-G | Drama, Family, Fantasy
George is an old army veteran from WWII, Korea, and Vietnam, who thinks he has nothing left to live for. He has also been removed from six separate retirement homes. Monica is assigned, as an old woman, to show him the joy of living again.
Director: Timothy Van Patten | Stars: Roma Downey, Della Reese, John Dye, Gwen Verdon
Votes: 64
12. Liza with a Z (1972 TV Special)
55 min | Music
Liza Minnelli stars in a television concert directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse. She performs such songs as "Liza with a Z" and "Son of a Preacher Man". The concert concludes with a medley from the film [lnk=tt0068327].
Director: Bob Fosse | Stars: Liza Minnelli, Tony Bennett, Marisa Berenson, Candy Ann Brown
Votes: 946
13.
Great Performances: Dance in America (1976– )
Episode:
From Broadway: Fosse
(2001)
127 min | Music
A filmed Broadway production of a 1999 tribute that strings together acclaimed choreographer Bob Fosse's "greatest hits."
Director: Matthew Diamond | Stars: Ann Reinking, Ben Vereen, Eugene Fleming, Edwaard Liang
Votes: 176
14.
Magnum, P.I. (1980–1988)
Episode:
Resolutions: Part II
(1988)
Not Rated | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Someone special comes into Magnum's life. Robin Masters' identity is revealed. Magnum resigns his position at Robin's Nest and makes a life change. Rick gets married.
Director: Burt Brinckerhoff | Stars: Tom Selleck, John Hillerman, Roger E. Mosley, Larry Manetti
Votes: 331
15. Singin' in the Rain (1952)
G | 103 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance
A silent film star falls for a chorus girl just as he and his delusionally jealous screen partner are trying to make the difficult transition to talking pictures in 1920s Hollywood.
Directors: Stanley Donen, Gene Kelly | Stars: Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, Debbie Reynolds, Jean Hagen
Votes: 260,974 | Gross: $8.82M
16. Key West (1993)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
Seamus O'Neill is a Hemingway wannabe who strikes it rich and uses his newfound wealth to move to Key West in search of inspiration for his writing. He interacts with many colorful characters in this offbeat locale.
Stars: Fisher Stevens, Denise Crosby, Lara Piper, Brian Thompson
Votes: 371
17. 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: 945
18. Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There (2003)
Unrated | 111 min | Documentary, History, Music
Interviews and archival footage are used to tell the story of post-war Broadway through the 1960s.
Director: Rick McKay | Stars: Edie Adams, Bea Arthur, Elizabeth Ashley, Alec Baldwin
Votes: 493 | Gross: $0.35M
19.
Magnum, P.I. (1980–1988)
Episode:
Resolutions: Part I
(1988)
Not Rated | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Magnum returns to Virginia on vacation and reflects on his life, his marriage to Michelle and his experiences. He hastily returns to Hawaii when TV reporter Linda Lee Ellison is attacked.
Director: Burt Brinckerhoff | Stars: Tom Selleck, John Hillerman, Roger E. Mosley, Larry Manetti
Votes: 337
20.
Dear John (1988–1992)
Episode:
The Second Time Around
(1989)
Comedy
John reconnects with old flame Yvonne but the 30 years separation has left her an older grandmother. The memories don't match the reality.
Director: Art Wolff | Stars: Judd Hirsch, Jere Burns, Jane Carr, Harry Groener
Votes: 35
21. 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: 1,173
22. 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
23. The Jonathan Winters Show (1967–1969)
60 min | Comedy
A weekly variety program, presented by the comedian Jonathan Winters. It featured guest comedians and musicians, recurring sketches with regular characters, and a segment devoted to Winters... See full summary »
Stars: Jonathan Winters, John Aylesworth, Cliff Arquette, Dick Curtis
Votes: 73
24. The 53rd Annual Tony Awards (1999 TV Special)
Music
Director: Paul Miller | Stars: Kevin Anderson, Julie Andrews, Bea Arthur, Alec Baldwin
Votes: 96
25.
Dream On (1990–1996)
Episode:
For Peter's Sake
(1992)
Not Rated | Comedy
Martins solicits an author dying of AIDS to write his final book, and ends up befriending him.
Director: Betty Thomas | Stars: Brian Benben, Chris Demetral, Denny Dillon, Wendie Malick
Votes: 39
26. The Hollywood Palace (1964–1970)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Various guest hosts present a musical variety show.
Stars: Bing Crosby, Dick Tufeld, Mitchell Ayres Orchestra, Mitchell Ayres
Votes: 321
27. 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: 242
28.
Magnum, P.I. (1980–1988)
Episode:
Going Home
(1985)
Not Rated | 48 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Magnum goes home to Virginia to attend his grandfather's funeral. And when a family heirloom goes missing he accuses his step father of stealing it to save his business.
Director: Harry Harris | Stars: Tom Selleck, John Hillerman, Roger E. Mosley, Larry Manetti
Votes: 308
29. Captain Kangaroo (1955–1992)
TV-G | 60 min | Family
Daily children's program hosted by Captain Kangaroo.
Stars: Robert Keeshan, Hugh Brannum, James E. Wall, Deborah Weems
Votes: 1,577
30. The Jackie Gleason Show (1966–1970)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Musical
Jackie Gleason's last weekly variety series, which alternated between regular variety hours with big name guest stars and musical remakes of old "The Honeymooners" sketches.
Stars: Jackie Gleason, Johnny Olson, The June Taylor Dancers, Sammy Spear and His Orchestra
Votes: 309
31. The Jimmy Dean Show (1963–1966)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Country music star Jimmy Dean hosts a comedy-variety show with help from his puppet sidekick, Rowlf the Dog.
Stars: Jimmy Dean, Jim Henson, Chuck Cassey Singers, Rowlf
Votes: 66
32. The Bell Telephone Hour (1959–1968)
60 min | Music
The long-running television version of the long-running NBC radio series devoted to classical music as well as Broadway composers.
Stars: The Bell Telephone Orchestra, Mel Brandt, Donald Voorhees, The Buster Davis Singers
Votes: 49
33. Gypsy (1965– )
30 min | Talk-Show
A morning television talk show hosted by Gypsy Rose Lee
Stars: Gypsy Rose Lee, June Havoc, Pat Carroll, Richard Deacon
Votes: 46
34.
Homicide: Life on the Street (1993–1999)
Episode:
Ghost of a Chance
(1993)
TV-14 | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Bayliss is primary on a major homicide of a young girl that gets national press coverage, Howard seeks help from a victim's ghost, Munch and Bolander investigate a homicide involving a ... See full summary »
Director: Martin Campbell | Stars: Daniel Baldwin, Richard Belzer, Andre Braugher, Clark Johnson
Votes: 273
35. 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: 1,562
36. 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: 901
37. The Danny Kaye Show (1963–1967)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Primary focus on the multi-talented Kaye - singing and dancing his way through comedy skits and monologues - assisted by semi-regular guests, singers, dancers and orchestra.
Stars: Danny Kaye, Sally Stevens, Harvey Korman, Joyce Van Patten
Votes: 211
38. All Is Forgiven (1986)
30 min | Comedy
Paula Russell, newly married and newly appointed the producer of a TV show, must balance the demands of her personal and professional lives.
Stars: Bess Armstrong, Terence Knox, David Alan Grier, Shawnee Smith
Votes: 71
39.
Magnum, P.I. (1980–1988)
Episode:
Forty
(1987)
Not Rated | 47 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Magnum's 40th birthday is approaching and he is hired to locate a Chinese gang "shaking down' local merchants.
Director: Russ Mayberry | Stars: Tom Selleck, John Hillerman, Roger E. Mosley, Larry Manetti
Votes: 237
40. The Equalizer (1985–1989)
TV-PG | 48 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A retired Intelligence Agent turned private detective helps various threatened clients to equalize the odds.
Stars: Edward Woodward, Keith Szarabajka, Robert Lansing, Mark Margolis
Votes: 5,935
41. Goodyear Playhouse (1951–1957)
60 min | Drama
The show featured original plays plus plays adapted from works.
Stars: Walter Matthau, David White, Constance Ford, Kim Stanley
Votes: 113
42.
The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode:
Pat Boone, Gwen Verdon
(1969)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family
Broadway legend Gwen Verdon and Pat Boone are Carol's guests in this episode, which features the pair in an installment of "As The Stomach Turns." Also: Carol plays a stage actress battling the flu.
Director: Dave Powers | Stars: Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner
Votes: 53
43.
What's My Line? (1950–1967)
Episode:
Gwen Verdon
(1966)
Family, Game-Show
Panelists question the USAF's Thunderbirds flying team, a sweepstakes tickets saleslady, a female ship radio officer and blindfolded, try to identify the week's celebrity "mystery guest", a critically acclaimed Broadway actress and dancer.
Stars: Tony Randall, Arlene Francis, Pamela Mason, Bennett Cerf
Votes: 22
44. Biography (1987– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The life stories of various historical figures and celebrities are told.
Stars: Jack Perkins, Peter Graves, Harry Smith, Robert J. Thompson
Votes: 2,087
45. The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950–1955)
60 min | Comedy, Romance
This was a Colgate-sponsored comedy hour that featured many notable comedians and entertainers of the era as guest stars.
Stars: Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Al Goodman, Eddie Cantor
Votes: 591
46.
The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode:
Phyllis Diller, Bobbie Gentry, and Gwen Verdon
(1967)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family
Dr. Jekyll and Mrs. Hyde; a routine from guest Phyllis Diller; musical numbers from guests Gwen Verdon and Bobbie Gentry; Carol and Vicki in a foreign exchange sketch; and a 'Sgt. Pepper' production number.
Director: Clark Jones | Stars: Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner
Votes: 76
47. Dream On (1990–1996)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
Martin Tupper is a book editor in Manhattan, recently divorced from Judith, a psychologist. Martin's life is filled with fantasies and sexual thoughts, many times coming in the form of black-and-white shots from old TV shows and movies.
Stars: Brian Benben, Denny Dillon, Wendie Malick, Chris Demetral
Votes: 3,820
48. 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
49.
Great Performances (1971– )
Episode:
The Music of Kander and Ebb: Razzle Dazzle
(1997)
TV-G | Music, Musical
Stars: John Kander, Fred Ebb, Lauren Bacall, Joel Grey
Votes: 39
50.
The Cosby Mysteries (1994–1995)
Episode:
Our Lady of Cement
(1994)
Comedy, Crime, Drama
A mummified corpse is discovered in an apartment renovation.
Director: Philip Sgriccia | Stars: Bill Cosby, James Naughton, Rita Moreno, Yasiin Bey
Votes: 7