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1. The 35th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1983 TV Special)
Primetime Emmy Award is the main American award in area of television, annually handed by the American television academy.
Director: Steve Binder | Stars: Joan Rivers, Eddie Murphy, Alan Alda, Debbie Allen
Votes: 104
2. Your Show of Shows (1950–1954)
90 min | Comedy
Best remembered by its posterior title, Your Show of Shows, this live variety show included comedy sketches with TV pioneers Sid Caesar and Imogene Coca.
Stars: Sid Caesar, Imogene Coca, Felisa Vanoff, Carl Reiner
Votes: 368
3. The Mike Wallace Interview (1957–1960)
30 min | Talk-Show
The Mike Wallace Interview is a series of 30-minute television interviews conducted by host Mike Wallace from 1957 to 1960. Before The Mike Wallace Interview was televised nationally on ... See full summary »
Stars: Mike Wallace, Cyrus Eaton, Bennett Cerf, Alexander de Seversky
Votes: 32
4. Wide Wide World (1955–1958)
90 min | Documentary
Using 40 cameras and 12 mobile vans, this live Sunday afternoon program broadcast events in North America, the Caribbean and Europe. The show alternated with other programs during its run. ... See full summary »
Stars: Dave Garroway, Gary Cooper, Ira Hayes, Maria Tallchief
Votes: 23
5. 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
6. 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
7.
Wide Wide World (1955–1958)
Episode:
The Western
(1958)
90 min | Documentary
Director: Van Fox | Stars: Gilbert M. 'Broncho Billy' Anderson, James Arness, Gene Autry, Walter Brennan
Votes: 27
8. Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon (1966– )
Not Rated | 1,290 min | News
The MDA Labor Day Telethon was an annual telethon held on Labor Day in the United States to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), which was founded in 1950 with hopes of gaining the American public's interest.
Stars: Jerry Lewis, Ed McMahon, Jack Jacobson, Tony Orlando
Votes: 136
9. The Garry Moore Show (1958–1967)
60 min | Comedy, Family
Variety show hosted by Garry Moore with famous guests.
Stars: Garry Moore, The George Becker Singers, The Ernie Flatt Dancers, Durward Kirby
Votes: 144
10. The 50th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1998 TV Special)
Primetime Emmy Award is the main American award in area of television, annually handed by the American television academy.
Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Jason Alexander, Kirstie Alley, Maria Conchita Alonso, Gillian Anderson
Votes: 78
11. Broadway Open House (1950–1952)
Comedy, Music
Television's first late night entertainment broadcast, presented live from New York. The show featured comedy, music, and a raucous audience every weekday night.
Stars: Milton Delugg, Dagmar, Ray Malone, David Street
Votes: 18
12. Home (1954–1957)
60 min | Family, Talk-Show
Stars: Arlene Francis, Hugh Downs, Norman Paris, The Norman Paris Trio
Votes: 13
13. Today (1952– )
TV-G | 240 min | News, Talk-Show
A daily live broadcast provides current domestic and international news, weather reports, and interviews with newsmakers from the worlds of politics, business, media, entertainment, and sports.
Stars: Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Jack Lescoulie, Frank Blair
Votes: 2,463
14.
The Tonight Show (1953–1957)
Episode:
Joan Crawford, Judy Garland, Margaret Truman
(1954)
TV-PG | 105 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Tonights special guests are Joan Crawford and Judy Garland.
Director: Dwight Hemion | Stars: Steve Allen, Joan Crawford, Judy Garland, Skitch Henderson
Votes: 117
15.
The Tonight Show (1953–1957)
Episode:
Joan Crawford/ Lili Valenty
(1955)
TV-PG | 105 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Tonights special guest is Joan Crawford.
Director: Dwight Hemion | Stars: Steve Allen, Andy Williams, Joan Crawford, Eydie Gormé
Votes: 115
16. Wisdom (1957–1965)
Stars: Robert Moses, W. Somerset Maugham, Gilmore D. Clarke, Alan Pryce-Jones
17. Television: Inside and Out (1981–1982)
60 min
Short lived (4 weeks) show featuring Hollywood gossip columnist Rona Barrett hosting this program about television personalities, stories, etc. Joining her was Pat Weaver, former chairman ... See full summary »
Stars: Lynda Carter, Suzanne Somers, Lynn Redgrave, Helen Reddy
18. Make Me Laugh (1958– )
30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Game show in which comedians tried to make contestants laugh. Based on the US series of the same name.
Stars: Robert Q. Lewis, Sid Gould, Joey Carter, Louis Nye
19. Entertainment - 1955 (1955 TV Special)
Comedy
NBC TV's first color special to emanate from the network's new $3,700,000 Burbank studios. A live program of music, comedy and dramatic vignettes from New York and California.
Director: Jack Rayel | Stars: Fred Allen, Earl Barton, Milton Berle, Pat Carroll
20. The Knickerbocker Beer Show (1953)
45 min | Comedy
Stars: Steve Allen, Tony Rizzo, Bobby Byrne and His Orchestra, Gene Rayburn
21. Color Television; an NBC Documentary (1953)
30 min | Documentary, Short
"Color Television; an NBC Documentary" shows some of the most advanced science of the day as we are taken behind the scenes not only at The Colonial Theater which was the very first color ... See full summary »
Stars: Richard Day, Jimmy Durante, Elmer Engstrom, Nanette Fabray
22. A Museum of Broadcasting Tribute: Milton Berle - Mr. Television (1985 TV Movie)
Documentary, Biography
Director: Gary Kaskel | Stars: Steve Allen, Buddy Arnold, Robert M. Batscha, Milton Berle
23. The Young Set (1965)
60 min | Talk-Show
Stars: Phyllis Kirk, Ray Martin, The Ray Martin Orchestra, Sybil Williams
24. Monitor (1955 TV Special)
60 min | Family
Live and filmed simulcast introducing the NBC concept for weekend network radio programming, with a one -tine TV showing to introduce its features. NBC president Sylvester (Pat) L. Weaver, ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Zeamer | Stars: Red Barber, Morgan Beatty, Bob & Ray, Bob Elliott
25. C'Midi (2014– )
55 min | Talk-Show
Stars: Caroline Dasylva, Marie-Paul Adjé, Dr. Philo, Jean-Michel Onnin
26. American Forum of the Air (1950–1954)
30 min | Talk-Show
Started as a radio discussion show all the way back in 1928, this program, moderated by radio veteran Theodore Granik, looked at a different issue each week, typically by bringing together ... See full summary »
Stars: Theodore Granik, Hubert H. Humphrey, Karl E. Mundt, Lowell Limpus
27. The Museum of Television & Radio's 11th Annual Television Festival in Los Angeles: A Salute to Sid Caesar (1994 TV Special)
119 min | Comedy
Stars: Robert M. Batscha, Gary Belkin, Sid Caesar, Imogene Coca
28.
The Tonight Show (1953–1957)
Episode:
Episode #1.8
(1954)
TV-PG | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Director: Dwight Hemion | Stars: Steve Allen, Gene Rayburn, Skitch Henderson
29.
The Tonight Show (1953–1957)
Episode:
Count Basie and His Orchestra
(1954)
TV-PG | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Steve Allen, Gene Rayburn, Skitch Henderson, Count Basie
30.
The Tonight Show (1953–1957)
Episode:
Marian McPartland
(1954)
TV-PG | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Steve Allen, Skitch Henderson, Marian McPartland, Gene Rayburn
31.
The Tonight Show (1953–1957)
Episode:
Johnny Mercer and the RCA Choir
(1954)
TV-PG | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Steve Allen, Skitch Henderson, Johnny Mercer, Gene Rayburn
32.
The Tonight Show (1953–1957)
Episode:
Jackie Robinson, Pat Marshall
(1955)
TV-PG | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Steve Allen, Skitch Henderson, Patricia Marshall, Gene Rayburn
33.
The Tonight Show (1953–1957)
Episode:
Art Tatum, Dick Shawn, Margaret Truman
(1955)
TV-PG | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Steve Allen, Eydie Gormé, Skitch Henderson, Pat Kirby
34.
The Tonight Show (1953–1957)
Episode:
'Tonight!' National Premiere
(1954)
TV-PG | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Director: Dwight Hemion | Stars: Steve Allen, Eydie Gormé, Steve Lawrence, Patricia Marshall
35.
The Tonight Show (1953–1957)
Episode:
Joe Venuti, Erin O'Brien, Jacques Cousteau, Theodore, the Barbara Carroll Trio
(1956)
TV-PG | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Steve Allen, The Barbara Carroll Trio, Barbara Carroll, Jacques-Yves Cousteau
36.
The Tonight Show (1953–1957)
Episode:
Guest Host: Tony Randall; Guests: Alice Pearce, Louis Nye, Jack Haskell, Felicia Sanders, Sid Radner, Enid Mosier & her Trinidad Steel Band
(1956)
TV-PG | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Tony Randall, Skitch Henderson, Gene Rayburn, Einar Hanson
37.
The Tonight Show (1953–1957)
Episode:
Guest Host: Tony Randall; Guests: Louis Nye, Alice Pearce, Jack Haskell, Peggy Connelly, Rey de la Torre, Red Allen & band
(1956)
TV-PG | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Tony Randall, Skitch Henderson, Gene Rayburn, Henry 'Red' Allen
38.
The Tonight Show (1953–1957)
Episode:
Arthur Treacher, Martha Davis & Spouse
(1956)
TV-PG | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Steve Allen, Skitch Henderson, Gene Rayburn, Martha Davis
39.
The Tonight Show (1953–1957)
Episode:
The Billy Taylor Trio, Earl Hall, Joe Interleggi
(1955)
TV-PG | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Director: Dwight Hemion | Stars: Steve Allen, Gene Rayburn, Skitch Henderson, Earl Hall
40.
The Tonight Show (1953–1957)
Episode:
Barbara Carroll & trio, Buddy Hackett, Theodore
(1956)
TV-PG | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Steve Allen, Skitch Henderson, Gene Rayburn, Barbara Carroll
41.
The Tonight Show (1953–1957)
Episode:
Lena Horne
(1954)
TV-PG | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Director: Dwight Hemion | Stars: Steve Allen, Skitch Henderson, Lena Horne, Gene Rayburn
42.
The Tonight Show (1953–1957)
Episode:
Guest Host: Ernie Kovacs; Guest: Jean Shepherd
(1956)
TV-PG | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Ernie Kovacs, Maureen Arthur, Peter Hanley, LeRoy Holmes
43.
The Tonight Show (1953–1957)
Episode:
Guest Host: Ernie Kovacs
(1956)
TV-PG | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Ernie Kovacs, LeRoy Holmes, Bill Wendell, Maureen Arthur
44.
The Tonight Show (1953–1957)
Episode:
Jim Henson & Puppets, Bob Hall
(1956)
TV-PG | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Steve Allen, Skitch Henderson, Gene Rayburn, Eydie Gormé
45.
The Tonight Show (1953–1957)
Episode:
Don Herbert, The Four Voices, College beauty queens
(1956)
TV-PG | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Steve Allen, Andy Williams, College Beauty Queens, The Four Voices
46.
The Tonight Show (1953–1957)
Episode:
Guest Host: Ernie Kovacs; Guests: Joe E. Brown, Lord Burgess & His Penny Whistle Band
(1956)
TV-PG | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Ernie Kovacs, Bill Wendell, Maureen Arthur, Joe E. Brown
47.
The Tonight Show (1953–1957)
Episode:
Paul Gray, Johnny Mercer, Gene DePaul, the Gerry Mulligan Quartet
(1956)
TV-PG | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Steve Allen, Skitch Henderson, Gene Rayburn, Gene de Paul
48.
The Tonight Show (1953–1957)
Episode:
Guest Host: Morey Amsterdam; guests: Stan Getz, Barbara Lea, Jack Haskell, Florian Zabach, Clifford Guest, Mildred Hughes, Carolyn Porter
(1956)
TV-PG | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Morey Amsterdam, Skitch Henderson, Gene Rayburn, Stan Getz
49.
The Tonight Show (1953–1957)
Episode:
The Billy Taylor Jazz Trio
(1956)
TV-PG | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Steve Allen, Skitch Henderson, Gene Rayburn, Eydie Gormé
50.
The Tonight Show (1953–1957)
Episode:
Guest Host: Morey Amsterdam; guests: Diahann Carroll, Jack Haskell, Dick Hyman, Beatrice Kraft
(1956)
TV-PG | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Morey Amsterdam, Gene Rayburn, Diahann Carroll, Dick Hyman Chorus & Orchestra