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1.
Entertainment Tonight (1981– )
Episode:
Episode dated 20 November 2009
(2009)
TV-PG | News, Talk-Show
Director: Alicia Ulrich | Stars: Sandra Bullock, Matt Damon, Diane Dimond, Kevin Frazier
Votes: 13
2. Switched at Birth: Kimberly's Story (1993 TV Movie)
Documentary
Barbara Walters examines the case of Kimberly Mays who in 1978 was switched at birth in a Florida hospital. Fourteen years later, her biological parents track her down disrupting the only ... See full summary »
Directors: Roger Goodman, George Paul | Stars: Barbara Walters, Bob Mays, Regina Twigg, Kimberly Mays
Votes: 12
3.
Entertainment Tonight (1981– )
Episode:
Episode dated 21 November 2008
(2008)
News, Talk-Show
Director: Dennis Coleman | Stars: Tyra Banks, Kristin Chenoweth, Ruby Gettinger, Mary Hart
Votes: 36
4.
Entertainment Tonight (1981– )
Episode:
Episode dated 29 April 2008
(2008)
News, Talk-Show
Todays guests are Cheryl Burke, Chace Crawford, Cristián de la Fuente, Patrick Dempsey, Hilary Duff, Rosie O'Donnell and Brooke Shields.
Director: Dennis Coleman | Stars: Cheryl Burke, Chace Crawford, Cristián de la Fuente, Patrick Dempsey
Votes: 30
5. Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (2012– )
TV-PG | 53 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Before the popularity of AncestryDNA, journalist and cultural critic Henry Louis Gates, Jr. divulges the family trees of various celebrities, many times with stunning revelations.
Stars: Henry Louis Gates Jr., CeCe Moore, Anita Hill, Ty Burrell
Votes: 1,642
6. Inside the Actors Studio (1994– )
TV-PG | 65 min | Talk-Show
Famous actors, directors and writers reminisce about their careers and the philosophy behind their craft.
Stars: James Lipton, Ellen Burstyn, Elena Kobylina, Bradley Cooper
Votes: 5,466
7.
20/20 (1978– )
Episode:
Virginity Restored/Johnny Depp: The Ultimate Outsider/Unprepared for Terrorism
(2003)
Unrated | Documentary, News
"Virginity Restored" examines a plastic surgery that can restore a woman's hymen. "Johnny Depp: The Ultimate Outsider" profiles the popular actor known for his quirky movies. "Unprepared ... See full summary »
Stars: Barbara Walters, Johnny Depp, Jami Floyd, Harold Schaitberger
Votes: 23
8.
E! True Hollywood Story (1996– )
Episode:
The View
(2007)
TV-PG | Documentary, Biography
The documentary style program profiled the ABC television talk show, The View, with interviews and footage.
Stars: Beng Spies, Barbara Walters, Linda Stasi, Debbie Matenopoulos
Votes: 14
9.
Late Show with David Letterman (1993–2015)
Episode:
The Final Late Show with David Letterman
(2015)
TV-PG | 80 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Dave hosts his 6,028th and final late night television program.
Director: Jerry Foley | Stars: David Letterman, Foo Fighters, Paul Shaffer, Alan Kalter
Votes: 107
10. 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
11. The 28th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards (2001 TV Special)
120 min
Stars: Bob Barker, Julia Barr, Tom Bergeron, Peter Bergman
Votes: 54
12.
The Barbara Walters Summer Special (1976–2015)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(1976)
60 min | Drama, News, Talk-Show
Director: John J. Desmond | Stars: Barbara Walters, Jimmy Carter, Rosalynn Carter, Jon Peters
Votes: 22
13.
Makers: Women Who Make America (2013– )
Episode:
Awakening
(2013)
TV-14 | 58 min | Documentary
The story of the birth of the modern Women's Movement, filled with the spirit, humor and courage of a revolutionary generation.
Stars: Meryl Streep, Kathrine Switzer, Arnie Briggs, Tom Miller
Votes: 16
14. The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
TV-G | 120 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
A Disney-produced anthology covering many different genres.
Stars: Walt Disney, Paul Frees, Clarence Nash, Slim Pickens
Votes: 2,293
15. The Colbert Report (2005–2014)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Satirical newscaster Stephen Colbert provides humorous commentary on the big issues going on in the United States and the rest of the world, with his larger-than-life ego and overly-patriotic spirit along with him every step of the way.
Stars: Stephen Colbert, Jay Katsir, Jon Stewart, Paul Dinello
Votes: 39,181
16.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
Walter Cronkite: Witness to History
(2006)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, History
He was the man who told us that President Kennedy had been shot, the man who told us that we had put a man on the moon, and the man who told us that we couldn't win the war in Vietnam. For 20 years he anchored the evening news on CBS.
Director: Catherine Tatge | Stars: Spiro Agnew, Menachem Begin, Ben Bradlee, Tom Brokaw
Votes: 113
17.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
Edward R. Murrow: This Reporter
(1990)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, History
A profile of journalist Edward R. Murrow recalling his live radio broadcasts and TV programs.
Director: Susan Steinberg | Stars: Lauren Bacall, David Brinkley, Tom Brokaw, Walter Cronkite
Votes: 125
18.
20/20 (1978– )
Episode:
7 Going on 70
(2010)
Unrated | Documentary, News
Barbara Walters profiles 3 little girls who have Progeria, a genetic condition that causes them to age at 10 times the normal rate.
Stars: Barbara Walters, Lindsay Ratcliffe, Joe Ratcliffe, Kristina Ratcliffe
Votes: 6
19. The Daily Show (1996– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
A comedy news show featuring humorous takes on top stories.
Stars: Jon Stewart, Trevor Noah, Stephen Colbert, Roy Wood Jr.
Votes: 48,208
20. 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
21. American Scandals (2015– )
TV-14 | Reality-TV
Takes viewers inside headline grabbing cases, revealing never before heard details and personal insight from some of the most notorious cases in history.
Stars: Barbara Walters, Kato Kaelin, Mary Kay Letourneau, Vili Fualaau
Votes: 60
22.
The Barbara Walters Summer Special (1976–2015)
Episode:
Episode dated 13 September 1985
(1985)
Drama, News, Talk-Show
Stars: Barbara Walters, Priscilla Presley, Princess Caroline of Monaco, Barbra Streisand
Votes: 21
23.
The View (1997– )
Episode:
Guest Co-Hostess Candace Cameron Bure/Phil McGraw/Kelly Reilly and Vanessa Redgrave
(2014)
TV-14 | 37 min | Talk-Show
Guest co-hostess Candace Cameron Bure; Dr. Phil McGraw; Kelly Reilly and Vanessa Redgrave (Black Box (2014)). Also: a performance from Broadway's "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical".
Stars: Whoopi Goldberg, Barbara Walters, Sherri Shepherd, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg
Votes: 67
24. Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993–2009)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Conan O'Brien, a Harvard Lampoon alumnus, hosts this late-night comedy/talk-show, which is often silly and whimsical.
Stars: Conan O'Brien, The Max Weinberg 7, Andy Richter, Joel Godard
Votes: 18,981
25. 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
26. This Reporter (1990– )
Documentary
Stars: Barbara Walters, Charles Kuralt, Ted Koppel, Dan Rather
Votes: 23
27. The 27th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards (2000 TV Special)
Festivities laud excellence in daytime programming; host Susan Lucci.
Stars: Jensen Ackles, Julia Barr, Jennifer Bassey, Tom Bergeron
Votes: 91
28.
Entertainment Tonight (1981– )
Episode:
Episode dated 17 November 2009
(2009)
TV-PG | News, Talk-Show
Director: Alicia Ulrich | Stars: Helio Castroneves, Harrison Ford, Brendan Fraser, Kevin Frazier
Votes: 11
29.
Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (2012– )
Episode:
Barbara Walters and Geoffrey Canada
(2012)
TV-PG | 54 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Prof. Gates unearths missing links in the family histories of legendary broadcast journalist Barbara Walters, and equally notable activist and educator Geoffrey Canada, as they try to learn the original last names of their fathers.
Director: Jesse Sweet | Stars: Geoffrey Canada, Henry Louis Gates Jr., Barbara Walters
Votes: 37
30.
Inside the Actors Studio (1994– )
Episode:
The 250th Special
(2013)
TV-PG | Talk-Show
As the program reaches the 250 episode milestone, this documentary shows a behind-the-scenes look at how it is produced and features some of the most well-known and popular guests over its 20 year lifespan.
Stars: James Lipton, Ellen Burstyn, Dave Chappelle, Bradley Cooper
Votes: 14
31.
Nashville (2012–2018)
Episode:
Crazy
(2014)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Music, Romance
Maddie's news goes viral and stirs a media frenzy including being a "Hot Topic" on "The View," and the real-life ladies of "The View"--Whoopi Goldberg, Sherri Shepherd, Jenny McCarthy and ... See full summary »
Director: Jean de Segonzac | Stars: Connie Britton, Hayden Panettiere, Clare Bowen, Chris Carmack
Votes: 239
32. Brando (2007 TV Movie)
165 min | Documentary, Biography
The life and legacy of Marlon Brando and how he changed acting.
Directors: Mimi Freedman, Leslie Greif | Stars: Marlon Brando, Edward R. Murrow, Janet Aemisegger, Betty Gossell
Votes: 734
33. Gilda Radner's Greatest Moments (2002 TV Special)
43 min | Comedy
Director: Dennis Rosenblatt | Stars: Gilda Radner, Molly Shannon, Victor Garber, Steve Martin
Votes: 44
34. 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: 52,803
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. The Best of Disney: 50 Years of Magic (1991 TV Movie)
Documentary, Animation, Comedy
Celebration of the Disney Studios's 50th anniversary in Burbank, California.
Director: Don Mischer | Stars: Michael Eisner, Harry Connick Jr., Annette Funicello, Teri Garr
Votes: 49
37. The Byron Janis Story (2010 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 56 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
From childhood injury, to physical disability, and a lifetime battling arthritis, famous classical pianist Byron Janis has fought adversity his whole life. He stands as a lesson to all those who face hurdles in life and can still succeed.
Director: Peter Rosen | Stars: Jim Dale, Byron Janis, Steven Abrahamson, Emanuel Ax
Votes: 10
38.
The Barbara Walters Summer Special (1976–2015)
Episode:
30 Mistakes in 30 Years
(2006)
Drama, News, Talk-Show
Director: Bill Geddie | Stars: Warren Beatty, George Burns, Johnny Cash, Billy Crystal
Votes: 12
39.
American Scandals (2015– )
Episode:
Kimberly Mays: Switched at Birth
(2015)
TV-14 | 43 min | Reality-TV
Two baby girls are switched at birth and sent home to the wrong families. One mother suspects foul play, and a high stakes custody battle ensues. Barbara searches for one of the girls, now ... See full summary »
Stars: Barbara Walters, Kimberly Mays
Votes: 9
40.
American Scandals (2015– )
Episode:
Menendez Brothers: The Bad Sons
(2015)
TV-14 | 43 min | Reality-TV
Why did Erik and Lyle Menendez murder their parents? Barbara shares exclusive details about the case, along with never before seen letters from Erik. And she uncovers a bombshell: a ... See full summary »
Stars: Barbara Walters, Carlos Compean
Votes: 8
41.
American Scandals (2015– )
Episode:
Jim Bakker: Fall from Grace
(2015)
TV-14 | 43 min | Reality-TV
Jim Bakker finds fame and fortune as a televangelist but a sexual affair and financial scandal cause him to lose everything. Barbara Walters talks to Bakker's family and discovers the surprising truth about what Bakker is up to now.
Star: Barbara Walters
Votes: 9
42. Iyanla (2001–2002)
60 min | Talk-Show
Stars: Langley Lamark, Iyanla Vanzant, Mark Payne, Cassondra Marshall
Votes: 11
43. The 36th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards (2009 TV Special)
120 min
Festivities at Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles salute excellence in daytime television; "Sesame Street (1969)" is honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award; Vanessa Williams hosts.
Directors: Jeff Margolis, Debbie Palacio | Stars: Vanessa Williams, Bradford Anderson, Janet Annino, Tyra Banks
Votes: 66
44.
American Scandals (2015– )
Episode:
Mark David Chapman: The Man Who Shot John Lennon
(2015)
TV-14 | 43 min | Reality-TV
Music legend John Lennon is murdered in cold blood in front of his New York City apartment. Barbara Walters interviews his killer, Mark David Chapman, and reveals new details about the ... See full summary »
Star: Barbara Walters
Votes: 8
45.
American Scandals (2015– )
Episode:
Robert Blake: A Hollywood Hit
(2015)
TV-14 | 43 min | Reality-TV
Actor Robert Blake discovers his wife Bonnie Bakley murdered. All roads lead to Blake as the killer yet he's found not guilty. Bakley's daughter Holly Gawron tells us why she thinks Robert ... See full summary »
Star: Barbara Walters
Votes: 9
46. Nashville (2012–2018)
TV-PG | 43 min | Drama, Music, Romance
Follows the lives and tragedies of rising and fading country music stars in Nashville, Tennessee.
Stars: Hayden Panettiere, Clare Bowen, Charles Esten, Jonathan Jackson
Votes: 27,495
47. 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
48. Tomorrow Coast to Coast (1973–1981)
60 min | Talk-Show
The Tomorrow Show was an American late-night television talk show hosted by Tom Snyder.
Stars: Tom Snyder, Kelly Lange, Clare Boothe Luce, William C. Rader
Votes: 146
49.
The Barbara Walters Summer Special (1976–2015)
Episode:
Barbara Walters Presents: The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2013
(2013)
Drama, News, Talk-Show
Director: Bill Geddie | Stars: Barbara Walters, Miley Cyrus, Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lawrence
Votes: 13
50. The 33rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards (2006 TV Special)
TV-14 | 180 min
Director: Glenn Weiss | Stars: Kay Alden, Kristian Alfonso, Maurice Benard, Tom Bergeron
Votes: 100