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1.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
Gracie Goes to Psychiatrist for Blanche's Dream
(1954)
Comedy
Gracie visits a bewildered psychiatrist for dream analysis, which unexpectedly results in Blanche and Harry Morton each believing the other is crazy.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 31
2.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
George and the Missing Five Dollars and Missing Baby Pictures
(1955)
Comedy
George's apparently compulsive behavior as he appears to be searching for a lost five dollar bill leads to trouble, as Gracie, the Mortons, and Von Zell all try to help him regain his sanity.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 27
3.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
Harry Morton's Alumni Banquet
(1954)
Comedy
Harry Morton tries to get Gracie to ask George to emcee a banquet, but she gets confused and thinks she herself is being asked to be master of ceremonies. She pawns the job off on Harry Von Zell, who incurs George's wrath.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 20
4.
Bewitched (1964–1972)
Episode:
If They Never Met
(1968)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
During a fight, Darrin says that sometimes he wishes that he and Samantha had never met and Endora grants his wish. Samantha finds him more successful and about to marry his old girlfriend Sheila.
Director: R. Robert Rosenbaum | Stars: Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, Agnes Moorehead, Frank Wilcox
Votes: 349
5.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
$15,000.00 Error
(1957)
Comedy
The Burns' decorator tells Gracie that he has an opportunity to buy an art collection for $15,000, and asks if he can receive payment early - but Gracie misunderstands and thinks she owes him 15 grand.
Director: Rod Amateau | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 27
6.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
Ronnie Is Lovesick
(1956)
Comedy
When Ronnie locks himself in his room to rehearse a role, Gracie thinks he's heartbroken because Yvette has gone back to Paris, so she hires a beautiful model to pose as George's new secretary in hopes that Ronnie will fall for her.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 23
7.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
Harry Morton Is Missing
(1954)
Comedy
When Harry Morton goes missing, Gracie hires a private investigator who becomes very confused about the identity of his new client and her associates.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 27
8.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
Anniversary Party
(1955)
Comedy
It's George's and Gracie's anniversary, and a party is planned. However, Mr. Boardman and his wife start having an argument, and in Gracie's effort to "fix" it, she winds up "unfixing" everyone else.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 23
9.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
The Home Graduation
(1957)
Comedy
Brian's McAfee's family arrives for his college graduation, but he mistakenly thinks he hasn't earned a diploma, so he turns to Gracie for advice and she convinces him to fake a broken leg so they can hold a phony ceremony in her home.
Director: Rod Amateau | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 26
10.
Wagon Train (1957–1965)
Episode:
The Tom Tuckett Story
(1960)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
Ever since he was young, Tom Tuckett has been sent to good schools and looked after by an unknown benefactor. When he joins the wagon train he feels he's about to find out who that is but it isn't who he imagined.
Director: Herschel Daugherty | Stars: Ward Bond, Robert Horton, Ben Cooper, Robert Middleton
Votes: 99
11.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
The Termites
(1957)
Comedy
Gracie wants to hire a high-priced decorator to redo the bedroom, but she doesn't want George to find out until after the work is done. In order to get George out of the house, she and ... See full summary »
Director: Rod Amateau | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 29
12.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
One Week to Live
(1954)
Comedy
George and Gracie believe that Harry Morton has only one week to live. Blanche and Harry Morton believe that George has only one week to live. Harry von Zell initiated this confusion but he's completely clueless.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 29
13.
The Dick Powell Theatre (1961–1963)
Episode:
Up Jumped the Devil
(1961)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
When ambitious executive Jack Farmer hits a winning streak with his compulsive gambling, he decides to use the money entrusted to him at work by his boss.
Director: Otto Lang | Stars: Dick Powell, Hugh O'Brian, Otto Kruger, Josephine Hutchinson
Votes: 20
14.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
Ronnie Moves to the Village
(1955)
30 min | Comedy
Gracie plots to disrupt Ronnie's plans to move to Greenwich Village with his actor friend, Jim Boardman.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 32
15.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
Ronnie Quits College Because His Father Goes Broke
(1956)
30 min | Comedy
In an attempt to motivate her son to finish his education, Gracie tells Ronnie that George has gone broke because he didn't go to college, but her plan backfires and Ronnie decides to quit school, get a job and support the family.
Director: Rod Amateau | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 30
16.
The Rifleman (1958–1963)
Episode:
The Sheridan Story
(1959)
TV-PG | 30 min | Family, Western
Lucas McCain hires an bitter ex-Confederate to help him around the ranch. When General Philip Sheridan and his staff stop at McCain's ranch to camp, Lucas is afraid there will be trouble.
Director: Arnold Laven | Stars: Chuck Connors, Johnny Crawford, Lawrence Dobkin, Frank Wilcox
Votes: 227
17.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
George Goes Skiing
(1956)
Comedy
After Mr. Boardman takes Jim and Ronnie skiing, Gracie tells George that he needs to take more of an interest in Ronnie's life, so George hits the slopes.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 26
18. The Jack Benny Program (1950–1965)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy
The comic misadventures of the "skinflint" comedian and his friends.
Stars: Jack Benny, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Don Wilson, Dennis Day
Votes: 1,637
19. The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
30 min | Comedy
Neighbor Blanche Morton frequently joined Gracie in escapades which annoy hubby Harry and provides George with an opportunity to offer a humorous soliloquy.
Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Bea Benaderet, Harry von Zell
Votes: 1,529
20. The Amos 'n Andy Show (1951–1953)
30 min | Comedy
Stories mostly centered on The Kingfish's schemes to get rich, often by duping his brothers in the Mystic Knights of the Sea Lodge. Andy was particularly dupable. Amos mostly narrated.
Stars: Alvin Childress, Spencer Williams, Tim Moore, Johnny Lee
Votes: 828
21.
Death Valley Days (1952–1970)
Episode:
Way Station
(1962)
TV-PG | 25 min | Western
Jason Barnes takes a job with a railroad with a plan to advance quickly. He romances the company president's daughter Cynthia and plans to marry her until someone else has a different idea for his future.
Director: George Cahan | Stars: Dennis Day, Merry Anders, Frank Wilcox, Paul Sorensen
Votes: 22
22.
The Lone Ranger (1949–1957)
Episode:
The Return
(1955)
TV-G | 30 min | Western
The Lone Ranger saves a woman from outlaws only to discover he'd recently jailed her brother for murder. She goes to her brother to find out what the real situation is.
Director: Charles D. Livingstone | Stars: Clayton Moore, Jay Silverheels, Yvette Duguay, Christopher Dark
Votes: 41
23.
Angel (1960–1961)
Episode:
The Dentist
(1961)
30 min | Comedy
Angel is beside herself because her dentist charged her ten dollars whereas he did not even treat her. Sure, she was a bit late but wasn't she a bit scared? What makes her even more furious... See full summary »
Director: Ezra Stone | Stars: Annie Fargue, Marshall Thompson, Doris Singleton, Don Keefer
Votes: 6
24. I Love Lucy (1951–1957)
TV-Y | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The wife of a band leader constantly tries to become a star - in spite of her having no talent, and gets herself (along with her best friend) into the funniest predicaments.
Stars: Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, William Frawley
Votes: 28,811
25. Markham (1959–1960)
30 min | Crime, Drama
A private investigator, who had been a successful lawyer, solves crimes almost anywhere in the world, although he is based in New York City.
Stars: Ray Milland, Simon Scott, Henry Corden, Barney Phillips
Votes: 87
26.
The Amos 'n Andy Show (1951–1953)
Episode:
The Happy Stevenses
(1951)
30 min | Comedy
The Kingfish and Sapphire are faithful listeners to The Happy Harringtons radio program, and they wish some of Harry and Harriet's happiness would rub off on their marriage.
Director: Charles Barton | Stars: Alvin Childress, Spencer Williams, Tim Moore, Ernestine Wade
Votes: 19
27.
Bronco (1958–1962)
Episode:
Trail to Taos
(1958)
60 min | Western
A gang of bandits and Apaches have been robbing stagecoaches and wagon trains including massacring the victims in some cases. Bronco goes undercover for the Postal Service hoping to catch them in the act and find who is behind it.
Director: Alan Crosland Jr. | Stars: Ty Hardin, Joanne Gilbert, Ed Kemmer, Frank Ferguson
Votes: 34
28.
Medical Center (1969–1976)
Episode:
24 Hours
(1969)
60 min | Drama
Gannon comes to the aid of a student nurse who is efficient but resented by some for taking her own initiative too often. When a bus crash brings in a couple dozen patients, it puts her even more to the test.
Director: Daniel Petrie | Stars: Chad Everett, James Daly, Belinda Montgomery, Bettye Ackerman
Votes: 16
29.
Wagon Train (1957–1965)
Episode:
The Clementine Jones Story
(1961)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
Clementine Jones is in the process of being thrown out of a town when a bank robbery occurs. She ends up joining the Hale wagon train on a wagon with one of the bank robbers using it to escape who she was in love with in the past.
Director: David Lowell Rich | Stars: John McIntire, Robert Horton, Ann Blyth, Dick York
Votes: 73
30.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
Burlesk
(1956)
Comedy
Everyone praises George for his performance at Ronnie's school the previous evening, but when he graciously accepts their compliments he's accused of having an inflated ego. Meanwhile, Jim and Ronnie try out for jobs in a burlesque theater.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 30
31.
The Red Skelton Hour (1951–1971)
Episode:
Clem the Dentist
(1958)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
A couple of con artists run a college scam and have Clem Kadiddlehopper graduate with a degree in dentistry.
Director: Seymour Berns | Stars: Red Skelton, Reed Hadley, Amanda Blake, Benny Baker
Votes: 14
32.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
Gracie Thinks George is Retiring from Show Business
(1953)
Comedy
The Burns house is put in jeopardy when a misheard telephone conversation between George and Jack Benny gives Gracie the impression that George is quitting show business.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 32
33.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
George Reading Play to Be Done in London
(1954)
Comedy
A producer from London is coming to dinner. George is studying a script while Gracie, Harry Von Zell, and Blanche plan to make Harry Morton jealous.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 26
34. Playhouse 90 (1956–1961)
90 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Of the many anthology series, this is considered the most ambitious with outstanding talent in front of the camera. Attracting top ranked directors and scripts, it was often filmed live including the entire first season.
Stars: Richard Joy, Paul Lambert, Helen Kleeb, Charles Bickford
Votes: 419
35. You Are There (1953–1972)
30 min | Drama, History
Walter Cronkite hosted the reenactments of historical events. Shows included "The Landing of the Hindenburg", "The Salem Witchcraft Trials", "The Gettysburg Address", "The Fall of Troy", and "The Scuttling of the Graf Spee".
Stars: Walter Cronkite, Todd Hunter, Paul Birch, Harlow Wilcox
Votes: 206
36. Straightaway (1961–1962)
30 min | Adventure
Scott and Clipper are partners in the Straightaway Garage, where they design, build, and service racing cars.
Stars: Brian Kelly, John Ashley, Asa Maynor, Robert Blake
Votes: 32
37.
I Love Lucy (1951–1957)
Episode:
Lucy Wants to Move to the Country
(1957)
TV-Y | 30 min | Comedy, Family
After spending an idyllic weekend in Connecticut with friends, Lucy decides she wants to change her surroundings entirely.
Director: William Asher | Stars: Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, William Frawley
Votes: 314
38.
The Jack Benny Program (1950–1965)
Episode:
Jack on Trial for Murder
(1961)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy
Jack goes on trial for murder, defended by superstar lawyer Perry Mason (Raymond Burr). The women in the courtroom swoon over Perry, but his defense of Jack is feeble. When Jack asks how ... See full summary »
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: Jack Benny, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Don Wilson, Raymond Burr
Votes: 78
39.
Public Defender (1954–1955)
Episode:
Third Floor Rear
(1954)
30 min | Crime, Drama
A man is arrested for kidnapping his own child. The public defender is given the story behind the reason by the man's artist rep.
Director: Erle C. Kenton | Stars: Reed Hadley, Marshall Thompson, Frances Rafferty, Howard Wendell
Votes: 11
40.
The Untouchables (1959–1963)
Episode:
The Troubleshooter
(1961)
52 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A new 5 and 10 cent game using punch boards has become very popular and lucrative for the syndicate that controls it. With Eliot Ness and the Untouchables targeting them, receipts are down ... See full summary »
Director: Stuart Rosenberg | Stars: Robert Stack, Murray Hamilton, Ned Glass, Vincent Gardenia
Votes: 86
41.
The Red Skelton Hour (1951–1971)
Episode:
Deadeye and the Alamo
(1961)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
Red Skelton and Cesar Romero star in this episode about what "really" happened at the Alamo.
Stars: Red Skelton, David Rose and His Orchestra, Art Gilmore, Adele Mara
Votes: 9
42. Perry Mason (1957–1966)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The trials of a master criminal defense attorney handling the most difficult cases in support of the innocent.
Stars: Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Hopper, Ray Collins
Votes: 11,688
43. The Rifleman (1958–1963)
TV-PG | 30 min | Family, Western
The adventures of a Wild West rancher, wielding a customized rapid-fire Winchester rifle, and his son.
Stars: Chuck Connors, Johnny Crawford, Paul Fix, Joe Benson
Votes: 4,956
44. North by Northwest (1959)
Approved | 136 min | Action, Adventure, Mystery
A New York City advertising executive goes on the run after being mistaken for a government agent by a group of foreign spies, and falls for a woman whose loyalties he begins to doubt.
Director: Alfred Hitchcock | Stars: Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, James Mason, Jessie Royce Landis
Votes: 345,014 | Gross: $13.28M
45. Topper (1953–1955)
30 min | Fantasy, Comedy
A somewhat grumpy and uptight banker, Cosmo Topper, and the ghosts which only he could see or hear, George and Marion Kerby. The Kerbys would often try to get Cosmo to loosen up and enjoy life, but more often they would complicate it.
Stars: Anne Jeffreys, Robert Sterling, Leo G. Carroll, Buck
Votes: 565
46.
The Beverly Hillbillies (1962–1971)
Episode:
The Brewsters Return
(1965)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Mr. Brewster, the oil man who made Jed a multi-millionaire, arrives in Beverly Hills with his wife planning to build their dream house. Jed and Granny think they have the perfect house in mind for their dream home.
Director: Joseph Depew | Stars: Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan, Donna Douglas, Max Baer Jr.
Votes: 85
47.
The Beverly Hillbillies (1962–1971)
Episode:
The Clampetts Strike Oil
(1962)
TV-PG | 58 min | Comedy, Family
Jed Clampett is told by a representative of an oil company that the swamp behind his shack is full of oil. (The oil company employee has been hauled in by Jed's daughter Elly May who asks ... See full summary »
Director: Ralph Levy | Stars: Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan, Donna Douglas, Max Baer Jr.
Votes: 359
48.
Laramie (1959–1963)
Episode:
No Second Chance
(1960)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
Slim finds old hatreds surface when Fran Ericson returns to Laramie at the same time a group of men have messages for Slim and the other relay stations. She wants vindication for her father being run out of the stage line Slim backs.
Director: Earl Bellamy | Stars: John Smith, Robert Fuller, Jeff Richards, Fay Spain
Votes: 81
49.
Leave It to Beaver (1957–1963)
Episode:
The State Versus Beaver
(1958)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Beaver gets a ticket and winds up in front of a tough traffic court judge after he and pal Larry are pulled over while taking a quick spin down the street without a license in a home-built race car powered by a lawnmower engine.
Director: Norman Tokar | Stars: Barbara Billingsley, Hugh Beaumont, Tony Dow, Jerry Mathers
Votes: 154
50.
Perry Mason (1957–1966)
Episode:
The Case of the Crimson Kiss
(1957)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Fay Allison and her roommate Anita are found unconscious by Fay's aunt, Louise Marlow, who calls her attorney Perry Mason in desperation. In the girls' apartment Perry and Della discover a key that leads them to the body of Carver Clement.
Director: Christian Nyby | Stars: Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Hopper, William Talman
Votes: 491