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1. Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular (2002 TV Special)
120 min | Music
Concert unites 1960s and 1970s American soul and Motown artists.
Stars: Dionne Warwick, Richard Roundtree, Jerry Butler, Sam Moore
Votes: 12
2. Super Night of Rock 'n' Roll (1984 TV Special)
Music
Director: Malcolm Leo | Stars: Donny Baldwin, Chuck Berry, D.J. Bonebrake, James Brown
Votes: 17
3. Heroes of Rock and Roll (1979 TV Movie)
120 min | Documentary, Music
Jeff Bridges hosts and narrates a comprehensive documentary chronicling 25 years of music and youth in action. Featuring rarely-seen performances, newsreels, film trailers, interviews, rehearsals and private footage.
Directors: Malcolm Leo, Andrew Solt | Stars: Jeff Bridges, The Animals, The Band, The Beatles
Votes: 43
4. Shivaree (1965–1968)
30 min | Music
A rock 'n' roll musical performance show that began as a local Los Angeles-based program on KABC-LA. It began syndication in April 1965 in more than 150 markets in the U.S. and seven ... See full summary »
Stars: Gene Weed, Glen Campbell, Connie Stevens, Jackie DeShannon
Votes: 19
5. 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
6. The Midnight Special (1972–1981)
90 min | Music, Talk-Show
Late night rock and pop music performances are featured.
Stars: Wolfman Jack, Helen Reddy, Donna Summer, Gladys Knight
Votes: 381
7. The Lloyd Thaxton Show (1961–1968)
60 min | Music
Teen dance show hosted by DJ Lloyd Thaxton. Show was 1hr long and featured various rock groups.
Stars: Lloyd Thaxton, Rory O'Connor, April Stevens, Nino Tempo
Votes: 23
8.
New York Undercover (1994–2024)
Episode:
Deep Cover
(1996)
TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Music
Drugs, robbery, corruption, rape, murder. Cops versus criminals. The undercover war has started. Welcome to New York City.
Director: Oscar L. Costo | Stars: Michael DeLorenzo, Malik Yoba, Patti D'Arbanville, Luna Lauren Velez
Votes: 21
9. Motown on Showtime: Temptations and Four Tops (1986 TV Movie)
55 min | Documentary, Music
First part of a six part music series dedicated to the music and performers of Motown. Filmed on location at various Detroit venues, including the original Hitsville Studio, The Roostertail and Fox Theater.
Director: Terry Donohue | Stars: The Temptations, The Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin
Votes: 11
10. The Smokey Robinson Show (1970 TV Special)
60 min | Music
This was a 1970 ABC Television special starring SMOKEY ROBINSON & THE MIRACLES. It featured special guest stars THE TEMPTATIONS, STEVIE WONDER, and THE (post DIANA ROSS) SUPREMES. It was ... See full summary »
Director: Kip Walton | Stars: Smokey Robinson, Cindy Birdsong, Fran Jeffries, The Miracles
Votes: 23
11. Where the Action Is (1965–1967)
TV-G | 60 min | Music
A Rock'n'Roll Variety Show toured over the United States and briefly around the world for the spring and fall months, except for Malibu Beach for the summer and Big Bear Ski Resort for the ... See full summary »
Stars: Steve Alaimo, Paul Revere & The Raiders, Dick Clark, Steve Ciro
Votes: 78
12. The Dean Martin Show (1965–1974)
TV-PG | Comedy, Music
Dean Martin hosts, with several celebrities as guests. There are musical acts and comedy sketches that break down comedy, racial, and sexual barriers all at the same time.
Stars: Dean Martin, The Dingaling Sisters, Ken Lane, Lou Jacobi
Votes: 1,428
13. Soul Train (1971–2006)
TV-14 | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Created by music impresario Don Cornelius, Soul Train is an African-American focused music-dance television program that aired 35 years, primarily featuring performances by R&B, soul, funk, pop, and hip hop artists.
Stars: Don Cornelius, Diana Puskas, Queen Turner, Carole Creekmore
Votes: 680
14. Ready, Steady, Go! (1963–1966)
50 min | Music
London based British Rock/Pop tv show broadcast every Friday night during its run until 23/12/1966. Presented by Keith Fordyce & Cathy McGowan. Featuring many performances by The Beatles,Rolling Stones & The Who amongst other 60's greats.
Stars: Sandy Sarjeant, Cathy McGowan, Mick Jagger, Dusty Springfield
Votes: 79
15. 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
16. Music Scene (1969–1970)
TV-G | 45 min | Music
"Music Scene" was presented by ABC TV in a 45 minute format, Monday evenings 7:30-8:15, a unique time slot that pitted it against CBS' "Gunsmoke" at 7:30PM and NBCs "Laugh In" at 8PM . The ... See full summary »
Stars: David Steinberg, Chris Bokeno, Paul Reid Roman, Christopher Ross
Votes: 41
17. Laugh-In (1967–1973)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music
The original rapid fire sketch comedy show.
Stars: Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Gary Owens, Ruth Buzzi
Votes: 3,652
18.
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
Episode:
Episode #23.1
(1969)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Ed Sullivan, Tony Bennett, Rodney Dangerfield, The Osipov Balalaika Festival Orchestra
Votes: 23
19. New York Undercover (1994–2024)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Music
Drugs, robbery, corruption, rape, murder. Cops versus criminals. The undercover war has started. Welcome to New York City.
Stars: Malik Yoba, Michael DeLorenzo, Patti D'Arbanville, Luna Lauren Velez
Votes: 2,958
20. 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: 896
21. 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
22. Shindig! (1964–1966)
60 min | Family, Music
A musical variety show featuring the biggest acts in rock-n-roll performing their latest hits.
Stars: The Blossoms, Jimmy O'Neill, Carolyne Barry, Bobby Sherman
Votes: 179
23. The Andy Williams Show (1969–1971)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Coming back to television after taking a year off, Andy Williams hosted this musical/comedy variety show. While his earlier programs had stuck with more traditional music, this new show ... See full summary »
Stars: Allan Blye, Andy Williams, Janos Prohaska, The Osmonds
Votes: 104
24.
Laugh-In (1967–1973)
Episode:
Larry Storch, Connie Stevens, Nancy Ames, Buddy Hackett, Jerry Lewis, Leonard Nimoy, Ed Platt, Dinah Shore, The Temptations
(1968)
TV-PG | 52 min | Comedy, Music
Mod, Mod World looks at vacations.
Director: Gordon Wiles | Stars: Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Larry Storch, The Temptations
Votes: 50
25. Thank Your Lucky Stars (1961–1966)
40 min | Game-Show, Music
This was a vehicle for new record releases in the early sixties. A panel would rate the songs between 1-5 with the panel was made up of stars of the day.
Stars: Brian Matthew, Janice Nicholls, Jim Dale, Pete Murray
Votes: 37
26. American Soundtrack: Rhythm, Love and Soul (2003 TV Special)
113 min | Documentary, Music
Director: Barry Glazer | Stars: Aretha Franklin, Lou Rawls, Mary Wilson, Jerry Butler
Votes: 16
27.
Flip (1970–1974)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(1970)
TV-G | 22 min | Comedy, Music
Guests - Lily Tomlin, Redd Foxx, The Tempatations, Roger Miller
Director: Tim Kiley | Stars: Flip Wilson, Redd Foxx, Roger Miller, The Temptations
Votes: 19
28. Moonlighting (1985–1989)
TV-PG | 3,073 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery
The quirky cases of a former model and a smart aleck detective who manage a private detective agency.
Stars: Cybill Shepherd, Bruce Willis, Allyce Beasley, Curtis Armstrong
Votes: 24,247
29. Super Bowl XXXII (1998 TV Special)
65 min | Sport
The defending champion Green Bay Packers take on John Elway and the Denver Broncos.
Stars: Allen Aldridge, Steve Atwater, Steve Bono, Boyz II Men
Votes: 375
30. American Bandstand (1952–1989)
TV-G | 90 min | Music, Talk-Show
Dick Clark hosts a daily to weekly dance show that features the latest hit music for the attending teens to dance to. In addition, the show has performances by popular musicians and audience members rate songs.
Stars: Dick Clark, Charlie O'Donnell, Peaches Johnson, Stan Rodarte
Votes: 396
31.
Moonlighting (1985–1989)
Episode:
Symphony in Knocked Flat
(1986)
TV-PG | 45 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery
Maddie and David have an argument about what a date should be all about. David decides to show her a good date by buying stolen tickets to a symphony concert from a scalper. They then find themselves involved in an assassination plot.
Director: Paul Lynch | Stars: Cybill Shepherd, Bruce Willis, Allyce Beasley, Will MacMillan
Votes: 206
32. Flip (1970–1974)
60 min | Comedy, Music
A variety show from the 1970s hosted by Flip Wilson that showcased skits, music and =appearances by "Geraldine Jones".
Stars: Flip Wilson, Tim Conway, George Carlin, Roy Clark
Votes: 1,070
33. Dolly (1987–1988)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Dolly Parton's second short-lived variety series.
Stars: Dolly Parton, Walter Olkewicz, Sal Lopez, Ritch Brinkley
Votes: 114
34. God Said Give 'Em Drum Machines (2022)
92 min | Documentary, History, Music
'GSGEDM' tells the story of Detroit's contributions to world culture: Techno, the electronic music phenomenon created by 1980s black artists that transformed dance music and blossomed into the multi-billion dollar EDM industry.
Director: Kristian R. Hill | Stars: Juan Atkins, Mike Banks, Baxter Blake, Gary Chandler
Votes: 53
35. The 14th Annual Grammy Awards (1972 TV Special)
90 min | Music
Grammy - music award of the American academy of the audio recording, was founded by the American association of sound-recording companies of March, 14, 1958. Grammy is awarded annually as a... See full summary »
Director: Marty Pasetta | Stars: The 5th Dimension, Muhammad Ali, Herb Alpert, Leonard Bernstein
Votes: 17
36.
227 (1985–1990)
Episode:
The Temptations
(1986)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy
Mary enlists the Temptations to perform at the church's charity show.
Director: Arlando Smith | Stars: Marla Gibbs, Hal Williams, Alaina Reed-Hall, Jackée Harry
Votes: 32
37.
Murphy Brown (1988–2018)
Episode:
Goin' to the Chapel: Part 2
(1990)
TV-PG | Comedy
Murphy, maid of honor, is having difficulties planning Corky and Will's wedding.
Director: Barnet Kellman | Stars: Candice Bergen, Pat Corley, Faith Ford, Charles Kimbrough
Votes: 67
38. The Joey Bishop Show (1967–1969)
90 min | Talk-Show
American talk show that had its first broadcast on ABC on April 17, 1967. It was hosted by Joey Bishop and featured Regis Philbin in his first ongoing role with national television exposure, as Bishop's sidekick/announcer.
Stars: Regis Philbin, Joey Bishop, Norm Crosby, Jan Murray
Votes: 221
39. The Helen Reddy Show (1973)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Stars: Helen Reddy, Nelson Riddle, The Jaime Rogers Dancer, Nelson Riddle and his Orchestra
Votes: 31
40. The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts (2006 TV Special)
TV-G | 120 min | Musical
Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Caroline Kennedy, Zubin Mehta, Dolly Parton, Andrew Lloyd Webber
Votes: 144
41. The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour (1971–1974)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Music
A variety show with comedy skits and musical numbers, performed by a regular cast and special guests.
Stars: Sonny Bono, Cher, Ted Zeigler, Freeman King
Votes: 812
42. The Mike Douglas Show (1961–1982)
Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Mike Douglas, aided by a different celebrity co-host every week, interviews a variety of figures from the world of entertainment.
Stars: Mike Douglas, Ellie Frankel, Ellie Frankel Sextet, Stan Kann
Votes: 579
43. Dinah! (1974–1980)
90 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Dinah's show premiered 9 September 1974 and continued through to 4 September 1981. She started out the 70's with Dinah's Place which usually featured one guest and was more of a home ... See full summary »
Stars: Dinah Shore, Charles Nelson Reilly, Betty White, Norm Crosby
Votes: 311
44. Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2001–2010)
60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
A mix of music, comedy and celebrity chat hosted by fast-witted comic Jonathan Ross.
Stars: Jonathan Ross, David Wickenden, Ian Parkin, Stephen de Martin
Votes: 2,709
45. Le grand échiquier (1972– )
Music
Artists from different backgrounds reveal themselves in a new angle and we discover those who make them dream and inspire.
Stars: Jacques Chancel, Pierre Rabbath, Raymond Devos, Juliette Gréco
Votes: 33
46. Uptown: A Tribute to the Apollo Theatre (1980 TV Special)
120 min | History, Music
Film clips of stars like Billie Holiday and Bojangles Robinson meld nicely with burlesque skits, singing and dancing by the hosts, Billy Eckstine, Bunny Briggs, Cab Calloway, Gladys Knight ... See full summary »
Director: Dwight Hemion | Stars: Jack Albertson, Bunny Briggs, Cab Calloway, Natalie Cole
Votes: 20
47. Garfield Gets a Life (1991 TV Short)
Not Rated | 22 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Garfield and his owner are in a rut. Jon cannot seem to get a date, until a school for the personality impaired opens a new window of opportunity for Jon, but is shut tight for Garfield.
Director: John Sparey | Stars: Lorenzo Music, Thom Huge, Gregg Berger, Julie Payne
Votes: 486
48. Murphy Brown (1988–2018)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The personal and professional misadventures of an opinionated but beloved woman working as a television journalist.
Stars: Candice Bergen, Grant Shaud, Robert Pastorelli, Faith Ford
Votes: 10,634
49. Top of the Pops (1964–2023)
60 min | Music, News, Talk-Show
A rundown of the latest chart hits, featuring in-studio performances from popular music artists.
Stars: The Ladybirds, Pan's People, Jimmy Savile, Legs & Co
Votes: 1,125
50. The Temptations: My Girl (1991 Music Video)
2 min | Short, Music
Promotional music video from the movie My Girl (1991). The band reprises the song with Anna Chlumsky and Macaulay Culkin dancing at their side as Vada and Thomas. Movie clips are shown.
Stars: The Temptations, Anna Chlumsky, Macaulay Culkin, Melvin Franklin
Votes: 16