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1. Talent Scouts (1962–1963)

60 min | Family

Famous guest celebrities introduced young professionals on this talent show.

Stars: Merv Griffin, Jim Backus, Marty Allen, Jack E. Leonard

Votes: 30

2. Rhoda (1974–1978)
Episode: Rhoda's Wedding (1974)

TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy

It's two days before Rhoda and Joe's wedding. One item still of contention between Rhoda and Ida is the wedding itself. Ida wants a larger wedding than Rhoda has planned, and takes steps to... See full summary »

Director: Robert Moore | Stars: Valerie Harper, David Groh, Julie Kavner, Edward Asner

Votes: 126

3. 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: 7,310

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. The World of Sholom Aleichem (1959 TV Movie)

Drama

This omnibus release consists of three playlets filmed and aired during television's Golden Age, and starring some of the legends of film and television. The collection originally ran as a ... See full summary »

Director: Don Richardson | Stars: Gertrude Berg, Conrad Bromberg, Morris Carnovsky, Elsa Freed

Votes: 34

9. The Red Skelton Hour (1951–1971)
Episode: Bolivar's Beauty Salon (1958)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy

Bolivar runs a beauty salon.

Director: Seymour Berns | Stars: Red Skelton, William Bakewell, David Rose and His Orchestra, Pamela Duncan

Votes: 9

10. 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: 26,248

11. Love, American Style (1969–1974)
Episode: Love and the Girlish Groom/Love and the New You/Love and the Oldlyweds/Love and the Wishing Star (1972)

30 min | Comedy, Romance

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Directors: Charles R. Rondeau, James Sheldon | Stars: Norman Alden, Richard Deacon, Cyril Delevanti, Cass Elliot

Votes: 22

12. Rhoda (1974–1978)
Episode: The Marty Morgan Story (1976)

TV-PG | Comedy

Martin is restless and bored with his life. Ida thinks he is having an affair. One night when Martin again leaves for the evening without an explanation, Ida, Rhoda and Brenda follow him. They find he has a new interest - playing piano.

Director: Doug Rogers | Stars: Valerie Harper, Nancy Walker, David Groh, Julie Kavner

Votes: 38

13. Columbo (1971–2003)

TV-PG | 100 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Los Angeles homicide detective Lieutenant Columbo uses his humble ways and ingenuous demeanor to winkle out even the most well-concealed of crimes.

Stars: Peter Falk, Mike Lally, John Finnegan, Bruce Kirby

Votes: 42,064

14. The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–1977)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

The lives and trials of a young single woman and her friends, both at work and at home.

Stars: Mary Tyler Moore, Edward Asner, Gavin MacLeod, Valerie Harper

Votes: 10,179

15. 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

16. The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–1977)
Episode: Two Wrongs Don't Make a Writer (1974)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Mary is less than thrilled when Ted decides to join her creative writing class.

Director: Nancy Walker | Stars: Mary Tyler Moore, Edward Asner, Gavin MacLeod, Ted Knight

Votes: 182

17. Medical Center (1969–1976)
Episode: Cycle of Peril (1972)

60 min | Drama

A false pregnancy threatens an anxious would-be mother and her sterile husband.

Director: Michael Caffey | Stars: Chad Everett, James Daly, Michael Masters, Pamela Payton-Wright

Votes: 14

18. Rhoda (1974–1978)
Episode: Parents' Day (1974)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Ida drops by Brenda and Rhoda's apartment on the strong possibility that Joe will be there - based on intel from a reluctant Brenda - Joe who Ida has not yet met. Rhoda, who isn't quite ... See full summary »

Director: Robert Moore | Stars: Valerie Harper, Nancy Walker, David Groh, Julie Kavner

Votes: 77

19. The Golden Girls (1985–1992)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

Four previously married women live together in Miami, sharing their various experiences together and enjoying themselves despite hard times.

Stars: Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty

Votes: 47,266

20. Family Affair (1966–1971)
Episode: It Can't Be Five Years (1970)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Cissy, Jody and Buffy talk about when they first came to live with their Uncle Bill and realize it has been five years. They decide to throw a party for the occasion but Bill almost misses it due to work. Emily tells he has to come home.

Director: Charles Barton | Stars: Brian Keith, Sebastian Cabot, Kathy Garver, Anissa Jones

Votes: 37

21. McMillan & Wife (1971–1977)
Episode: Cop of the Year (1972)

TV-PG | 76 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Sergeant Enright's abusive ex-wife is shot while locked in a room alone with him, and the bullet that kills her came from his gun--a weapon he was holding at the time of the shooting.

Director: Robert Michael Lewis | Stars: Rock Hudson, Susan Saint James, John Schuck, Nancy Walker

Votes: 133

22. 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

23. The Golden Girls (1985–1992)
Episode: Long Day's Journey Into Marinara (1987)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

Sophia believes her sister Angela is trying to steal her boyfriend from her.

Director: Terry Hughes | Stars: Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty

Votes: 534

24. The Golden Girls (1985–1992)
Episode: The Sisters (1987)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

Dorothy invites Sophia's sister Angela to visit, not knowing that the two of them hate each other.

Director: Terry Hughes | Stars: Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty

Votes: 552

25. The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–1977)
Episode: Enter Rhoda's Parents (1972)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Rhoda's parents' visit takes a left turn when Rhoda's suspicious mother, Ida, walks out on her her husband, Martin - to make him 'happy'.

Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Mary Tyler Moore, Edward Asner, Valerie Harper, Gavin MacLeod

Votes: 191

26. McMillan & Wife (1971–1977)
Episode: No Hearts, No Flowers (1973)

TV-PG | 73 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Sally is the victim of a purse-snatcher. But when her purse is returned, and the thief is found dead, Mac realizes Sally has a secret admirer with a deadly obsession.

Director: Gary Nelson | Stars: Rock Hudson, Susan Saint James, John Schuck, Nancy Walker

Votes: 116

27. Police Story (1973–1980)
Episode: Fingerprint (1974)

60 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Charlie Ryan feels he is in a rut as a Forensics and Fingerprint detective.

Director: Barry Crane | Stars: Earl Holliman, Tim Matheson, Nita Talbot, Nancy Walker

Votes: 44

28. The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–1977)
Episode: A Girl's Best Mother Is Not Her Friend (1971)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Rhoda's visiting mother decides to become Rhoda's "friend."

Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Mary Tyler Moore, Edward Asner, Valerie Harper, Gavin MacLeod

Votes: 197

29. The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–1977)
Episode: Support Your Local Mother (1970)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Mary puts Rhoda's visiting mother up in her apartment when Rhoda refuses to see her.

Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Mary Tyler Moore, Edward Asner, Valerie Harper, Gavin MacLeod

Votes: 283

30. 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: 52,767

31. 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: 565

32. Kraft Theatre (1947–1958)

60 min | Drama

A well-received anthology series presenting live television dramas.

Stars: Ed Herlihy, Vaughn Taylor, Valerie Cossart, Dan Morgan

Votes: 222

33. The 28th Annual Tony Awards (1974 TV Special)

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Director: Clark Jones | Stars: Alan Alda, Jane Alexander, Maxene Andrews, Patty Andrews

Votes: 132

34. McMillan & Wife (1971–1977)
Episode: Guilt by Association (1974)

TV-PG | 120 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The McMillans' maid Mildred is serving on the jury deliberating on the fate of San Francisco football star Luke Johnson, but one night she is attacked in her hotel. The jury is moved to a ... See full summary »

Director: Harry Falk | Stars: Rock Hudson, Susan Saint James, John Schuck, Nancy Walker

Votes: 103

35. Rhoda (1974–1978)
Episode: Along Comes Mary (1975)

TV-PG | Comedy

Rhoda and Joe plan a romantic weekend vacation. There is just one problem with them getting away: Mary Richards shows up for a surprise visit.

Director: Robert Moore | Stars: Valerie Harper, Nancy Walker, David Groh, Julie Kavner

Votes: 58

36. Rhoda (1974–1978)
Episode: Joe (1974)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Rhoda goes on vacation to New York, planning just a short visit. But, she meets a businessman named Joe and they fall in love with each other. She decides to move to New York to stay.

Director: Robert Moore | Stars: Valerie Harper, Nancy Walker, David Groh, Julie Kavner

Votes: 90

37. 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

38. 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

39. The Tonight Show (1953–1957)

TV-PG | 105 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

The show originated as a local New York City late night program in June 1953 and went onto the network in September 1954. Throughout the summer of 1956, Steve Allen was the only host. When ... See full summary »

Stars: Skitch Henderson, Gene Rayburn, Steve Allen, Steve Lawrence

Votes: 226

40. McMillan & Wife (1971–1977)
Episode: Aftershock (1975)

TV-PG | 120 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Mac and Sally waffle about whether or not to sell their house, especially after a break-in, Mac's surprise birthday party, an earthquake, a skeleton, spies and con men, and stolen jewels.

Director: Harry Falk | Stars: Rock Hudson, Susan Saint James, John Schuck, Nancy Walker

Votes: 119

41. McMillan & Wife (1971–1977)
Episode: Secrets for Sale (1975)

TV-PG | 75 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

During a period of fiscal austerity for the city, Enright takes a lucrative position in a private detective agency in which a person blackmailing politicians might operate.

Director: Bob Finkel | Stars: Rock Hudson, Susan Saint James, John Schuck, Nancy Walker

Votes: 108

42. McMillan & Wife (1971–1977)
Episode: Two Dollars on Trouble to Win (1973)

TV-PG | 76 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Someone seems to want Sally's Uncle Cyrus dead. Mac and Sally are in a race to find who wants him dead before it's too late.

Director: Gary Nelson | Stars: Rock Hudson, Susan Saint James, John Schuck, Nancy Walker

Votes: 108

43. Rhoda (1974–1978)
Episode: Chest Pains (1975)

TV-PG | Comedy

Ida tells Rhoda and Brenda that she is having chest pains, but not to worry, it is something that mothers have to endure. Of course, Rhoda and Brenda drag Ida to the doctor's office to find out what is wrong.

Director: Robert Moore | Stars: Valerie Harper, Nancy Walker, Julie Kavner, Norman Fell

Votes: 50

44. Rhoda (1974–1978)
Episode: Friends and Mothers (1975)

TV-PG | Comedy

An older woman moves into Rhoda's apartment building and they become good friends. Ida thinks Rhoda is acting like she has a new mother and gets jealous.

Director: Bob Claver | Stars: Valerie Harper, Nancy Walker, David Groh, Julie Kavner

Votes: 47

45. Rhoda (1974–1978)
Episode: You Can Go Home Again (1974)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Rhoda decides it is time to move out of Brenda's apartment, but it is difficult to find a reasonably price apartment in New York.

Director: Robert Moore | Stars: Valerie Harper, Nancy Walker, Julie Kavner, David Groh

Votes: 68

46. Rhoda (1974–1978)
Episode: Home Movies (1977)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy

It's a snowy Friday, and having to fight the snow to get there is the least of Rhoda and Brenda's problems about their bi-weekly dinner with their parents this evening. They are finding ... See full summary »

Director: Tony Mordente | Stars: Valerie Harper, Julie Kavner, Ron Silver, Ray Buktenica

Votes: 39

47. Rhoda (1974–1978)
Episode: Ida, the Elf (1975)

TV-PG | Comedy

Ida thinks Rhoda does not pay enough attention to Joe, and that she does not take care of his needs as she should. Ida decides to fill in the gaps by being the "shoemaker's elf" and doing the things she thinks should be done.

Director: Robert Moore | Stars: Valerie Harper, Nancy Walker, David Groh, Julie Kavner

Votes: 45

48. Newhart (1982–1990)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy

The misadventures of an author-turned-innkeeper and his friends in rural Vermont.

Stars: Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Tom Poston, Julia Duffy

Votes: 8,116

49. ABC Weekend Specials (1977–1995)

TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

A youth anthology series focusing primarily on adaptations of children's literature.

Stars: Willie Tyler, Frank Welker, Hal Smith, Janet Waldo

Votes: 351

50. 13 Queens Boulevard (1979)

30 min | Comedy

A comedy centering on a Queens, New York apartment complex and its various residents.

Stars: Eileen Brennan, Marcia Rodd, Helen Page Camp, Louise Williams

Votes: 25