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1. The Very Best of the Ed Sullivan Show (1991 TV Special)
120 min | Biography, Comedy
Carol Burnett hosts a retrospective of the very best moments from The Ed Sullivan Show, featuring performances from some of the biggest stars of music and comedy, stories about the show, interviews from Ed's favorite performers, and more.
Directors: Brett Davey, Andrew Solt | Stars: Julie Andrews, Carol Burnett, George Carlin, Sammy Davis Jr.
Votes: 83
2. 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
3. Elvis: The Ed Sullivan Shows (2006 Video)
Not Rated | 179 min | Documentary, Music, Talk-Show
Share the excitement of Elvis Presley's earthshattering introduction to the nation in these three unforgettable episodes from The Ed Sullivan Show, and experience for yourself why Elvis ... See full summary »
Stars: The Jordanaires, Elvis Presley, Ed Sullivan, Robert D. Webb
Votes: 71
4. Ed Sullivan's Rock 'n' Roll Classics, Vol. 4: Elvis & Other Rock Greats (2003 Video)
104 min | Music
Stars: Ed Sullivan, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, John Lennon
Votes: 28
5. Ed Sullivan All-Star Comedy Special (1995 TV Special)
Comedy
Hosted by Mary Tyler Moore, this "All Star Comedy Special" introduces classic stand-up appearances from The Ed Sullivan Show by comedians George Carlin, Richard Pryor, Joan Rivers, Flip Wilson, Rodney Dangerfield, Jackie Mason, and more.
Director: Andrew Solt | Stars: Ed Sullivan, Mary Tyler Moore, Desi Arnaz, Lucille Ball
Votes: 26
6. 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
7. The Very Best of the Ed Sullivan Show 2 (1991 TV Special)
120 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Burt Reynolds hosts a retrospective of the very best moments from The Ed Sullivan Show, featuring performances from some of the biggest stars of music and comedy, stories about the show, interviews from Ed's favorite performers, and more.
Director: Andrew Solt | Stars: Burt Reynolds, The 5th Dimension, Julie Andrews, Jim Bailey
Votes: 55
8. Great Broadway Musical Moments from the Ed Sullivan Show (2015 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
Relive the dazzling show stopping songs, dances and production numbers from some of your favorite Broadway musicals. Great Broadway Musical Moments from The Ed Sullivan Show brings you ... See full summary »
Director: Andrew Solt | Stars: Julie Andrews, Richard Burton, Carol Channing, Bob Fosse
9. Ed Sullivan's PBS Rock & Roll Classics: Top Performers (2012 TV Special)
Music
Director: Andrew Solt | Star: Ed Sullivan
10. Six Ed Sullivan Shows starring 'the Rolling Stones'- Deluxe Edition (2011 Video)
Approved | Music
Six Ed Sullivan Shows starring The Rolling Stones, with several performances that have never been released, including their final appearance on the variety show on November 23, 1969.
Director: Andrew Solt | Stars: Ed Sullivan, The Rolling Stones
Votes: 11
11. The Best of 'the Supremes' on 'the Ed Sullivan Show' (2011 Video)
Approved | 45 min | Music
The Supremes made 16 appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show - more than any other Motown artist or group.
Director: Andrew Solt | Stars: Ed Sullivan, The Supremes
Votes: 13
12. Ed Sullivan Presents: Rock 'N Roll Revolution (2011 Video)
Approved | Music
In the'60s, a new sound came across the Atlantic from England, a musical invasion unlike anything America had ever experienced. In February, 1964, The Beatles landed on Ed Sullivan's stage ... See full summary »
Director: Andrew Solt | Stars: Ed Sullivan, The Animals, Hank Ballard, The Beach Boys
Votes: 11
13. 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
14. The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (1967–1993)
60 min | Comedy
The Smothers Brothers host a comedy variety show that became notorious for its topical satirical humor.
Stars: Tom Smothers, Dick Smothers, Pat Paulsen, Peter Cullen
Votes: 1,639
15. 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: 1,647
16. 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
17. G.I.T. on Broadway (1969 TV Special)
60 min | Musical
After their successful colaboration in 1968's "T.C.B." TV special, Diana Ross and The Supremes join The Temptations one more time. This time, the two super-groups not only sing but act in ... See full summary »
Director: Grey Lockwood | Stars: Diana Ross, Mary Wilson, Cindy Birdsong, Paul Williams
Votes: 16
18. TCB (1968 TV Special)
60 min | Musical
The two top Motown groups, Diana Ross and The Supremes, and The Temptations sing their greatest hits of the 60s plus some unforgettable standards. Although a clear showcase for Diana Ross talents, the best parts are those by the groups.
Director: Mark Warren | Stars: Diana Ross, Mary Wilson, Cindy Birdsong, Otis Williams
Votes: 51
19. The Mama Cass Television Program (1969 TV Special)
60 min | Music
Director: Sid Smith | Stars: Cass Elliot, Barbara Bain, Buddy Hackett, Martin Landau
Votes: 31
20. Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell (2002 TV Special)
Not Rated | 72 min | Documentary, Comedy
The best skits from Will Ferrell's days on Saturday Night Live 1995-2002
Directors: Beth McCarthy-Miller, Stacey Foster, James Signorelli | Stars: Will Ferrell, Sean Bennett, Justin Michael Wilcox, Alec Baldwin
Votes: 2,657
21. Diana Ross: Red Hot Rhythm and Blues (1987 TV Special)
60 min | Music
Diana Ross's last great television special, an interesting mix of music, fiction and documentary that bridged her early, acting-focused specials and her later taped-concert programs.
Director: Gary Halvorson | Stars: Diana Ross, Bernadette Peters, Billy Dee Williams, Etta James
Votes: 42
22. 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
23. The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour (1969–1972)
Not Rated | 60 min | Comedy
Variety series hosted by country/pop singer Glen Campbell.
Stars: Glen Campbell, Marty Paich, Larry McNeeley, John Hartford
Votes: 133
24. The Barbara McNair Show (1969–1971)
60 min | Music
McNair became one of the first Black women to host her own TV variety show; it ran three seasons and featured big names like Sonny and Cher, The Righteous Brothers, Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis, and more. McNair often sang on the show.
Stars: Barbara McNair, Ronald Long, Rich Little, The Cowsills
Votes: 35
25. The Joan Rivers Show (1968– )
30 min | Talk-Show
John Rivers interviews different people about different subjects using her humor
Stars: Joan Rivers, Soupy Sales, Steve Lawrence, Rodney Dangerfield
Votes: 55
26. 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
27. The Merv Griffin Show (1962–1986)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Merv Griffin invites a series of actors, actresses, writers, and directors to discuss the progressive work they have done and current culture, arts, and entertainment surrounding the numerous projects.
Stars: Merv Griffin, Mort Lindsey, Mort Lindsey Orchestra, Arthur Treacher
Votes: 608
28. The Jack Paar Program (1962–1965)
60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
This was a variety show, hosted by Jack Paar, that had live and filmed interviews with famous people; comedy and musical acts; and home movies of trips Paar took with his wife Miriam and his teenage daughter Randy.
Stars: Jack Paar, Jose Melis, Jim G. Lucas, Jonathan Winters
Votes: 232
29. 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: 944
30. 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
31. 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: 52,721
32. 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: 48,183
33. Real Time with Bill Maher (2003– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Comedian and political satirist Bill Maher discusses topical events with guests from various backgrounds.
Stars: Bill Maher, Andrew Sullivan, Michael Moore, Arianna Huffington
Votes: 14,335
34. Trevor Noah: African American (2013 TV Special)
TV-MA | 69 min | Comedy
Celebrated as the most popular comedian in South Africa, Trevor Noah takes the stage in "African American" to explore his often-bewildering journey of arriving in America and simply wanting... See full summary »
Director: Ryan Polito | Star: Trevor Noah
Votes: 1,393
35. Trevor Noah: Lost in Translation (2015 TV Special)
TV-14 | 62 min | Comedy
In this one hour special, Trevor Noah talks about everything from terrorism to police brutality, Ebola, his grandmother and the origin of the cheer "woo-hoo".
Director: David Paul Meyer | Star: Trevor Noah
Votes: 719
36. Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (1983 TV Special)
130 min | Documentary, Music
The 25th Anniversary of Motown Records is celebrated by its past and present stars playing their greatest hits, plus some new ones.
Director: Don Mischer | Stars: Adam Ant, Nick Ashford, Florence Ballard, Renaldo Benson
Votes: 347
37. 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
38. 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
39. Adele Live at the Royal Albert Hall (2011 Video)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Music
A live concert performance of Grammy-winning pop/soul sensation Adele Adkins at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
Director: Paul Dugdale | Stars: Adele, Samuel Dixon, Ben Thomas, Tim Van Der Kuil
Votes: 1,084
40. Amy Winehouse: I Told You I Was Trouble (Live in London) (2007 TV Special)
Not Rated | 93 min | Music
Sit in on an intimate evening with the Late Great Amy Winehouse as she spills her soul in her hometown. She spices up all of your favorites, even throws in a few homages to show everyone; ... See full summary »
Director: Hamish Hamilton | Stars: Amy Winehouse, Nathan Alan, Robin Banerjee, Zantone Blacq
Votes: 152
41. Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special (2015 TV Special)
TV-14 | 106 min | Comedy
Former members of Saturday Night Live come together to remember the past 40 years of Saturday Night Live.
Director: Don Roy King | Stars: Fred Armisen, Dan Aykroyd, Alec Baldwin, Vanessa Bayer
Votes: 2,156
42. Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley (2000 TV Special)
TV-14 | 50 min | Documentary, Comedy
A compilation of the best Saturday Night Live sketches as a tribute to the late Chris Farley, one of SNL's greatest Stars.
Directors: Beth McCarthy-Miller, Dave Wilson, Tom Schiller, James Signorelli | Stars: Chris Farley, Mackenzie English, Christina Applegate, Dave Attell
Votes: 2,470
43. Saturday Night Live 25 (1999 TV Special)
161 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
A TV special celebrating the 25th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. Before a celebrity audience, many of the former cast members and guest hosts return to perform their signature ... See full summary »
Directors: Beth McCarthy-Miller, James Signorelli | Stars: Dan Aykroyd, Alec Baldwin, Candice Bergen, David Bowie
Votes: 1,454
44. Saturday Night Live: The Best of Adam Sandler (1999 TV Special)
Unrated | 73 min | Documentary, Comedy
Comic Adam Sandler's Saturday Night Live moments as Canteen Boy, Cajun Man, Opera Man, and much more, including hilarious songs like the Hanukkah song and the Christmas song, are shown.
Directors: Beth McCarthy-Miller, Dave Wilson, Peter Corbett | Stars: Adam Sandler, Kirstie Alley, Alec Baldwin, Ellen Cleghorne
Votes: 1,494
45. Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dana Carvey (1998 TV Special)
Unrated | 89 min | Comedy
This edition of Saturday Night Live represents the most versatile actor and stand-up comedian ever! Dana always played crazy characters from Church Lady, Ross Perot, George Bush, Garth ... See full summary »
Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller | Stars: Dana Carvey, David Spade, Rob Schneider, Jon Lovitz
Votes: 990
46. Saturday Night Live: The Best of Mike Myers (1998 Video)
84 min | Documentary, Comedy
Mike Myers Is a genius at creating original comic characters, and it all started at Saturday Night Live. Party on with Wayne Campbell on Wayne's World, Dieter on Sprockets, Linda Richman on... See full summary »
Directors: Beth McCarthy-Miller, Dave Wilson, Tom Schiller, James Signorelli | Stars: Mike Myers, Alec Baldwin, Morwenna Banks, Roseanne Barr
Votes: 1,293
47. Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman (1998 TV Special)
84 min | Documentary, Comedy
A Saturday Night Live DVD featuring the best of Phil Hartman.
Directors: Beth McCarthy-Miller, Paul Miller, Dave Wilson, Tom Schiller, James Signorelli | Stars: Phil Hartman, Tom Arnold, Alec Baldwin, Candice Bergen
Votes: 1,025
48. Saturday Night Live: The Best of Eddie Murphy (1998 Video)
Unrated | 77 min | Documentary, Comedy
Clips showing comic Eddie Murphy's Saturday Night Live sketches: Gumby, Mr. Robinson, Buckwheat, Velvet Jones, and many more.
Directors: Andy Breckman, Dave Wilson, Claude Kerven | Stars: Eddie Murphy, Sheree Ali, Margaret Mary Briggs, Billy Crystal
Votes: 1,134
49. The Big T.N.T. Show (1965)
Not Rated | 95 min | Documentary, Music
Live performances by some of the top rock-and-roll acts of the mid 60s. Includes Ray Charles, The Byrds, Joan Baez, Ike and Tina Turner, Donovan, The Lovin' Spoonful, and several more.
Director: Larry Peerce | Stars: Joan Baez, Gene Clark, Mike Clarke, The Byrds
Votes: 223
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