All the TV Shows I Wish I Had on DVD or Hard Drive
by medievalmike | created - 09 Jan 2015 | updated - 28 Dec 2016 | Public- Instant Watch Options
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1. The Howdy Doody Show (1947–1960)
TV-G | 30 min | Family
The first nationally televised American children's TV program and a prototype for what followed. Buffalo Bob Smith hosts while the puppet, Howdy Doody, stars.
Stars: Bob Smith, Robert Keeshan, Bill LeCornec, Dayton Allen
Votes: 264
2. Actor's Studio (1948–1950)
30 min | Drama
Produced by the ABC as its television network was just getting off the ground, this program was one of the first dramatic series television to attract top-name actors and actresses. ... See full summary »
Stars: Marc Connelly, George Keane, Don Hanmer, Nancy Franklin
Votes: 90
3. 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: 1,555
4. The Milton Berle Show (1948–1956)
60 min | Comedy, Family
The Texaco Star Theatre was one of the most popular shows in the history of television. In the first year, Milton Berle was not the permanent emcee, but once he replaced the rotation, the ... See full summary »
Stars: Milton Berle, Sid Stone, Jimmy Nelson, Arnold Stang
Votes: 163
5. Crusader Rabbit (1950–1957)
4 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
The humorous adventures of the heroic Crusader Rabbit, and his sidekick Rags the Tiger.
Stars: Vern Louden, Roy Whaley, Russ Coughlan, GeGe Pearson
Votes: 170
6. Time for Beany (1949–1954)
15 min | Family
Time for Beany was an American television series, with puppets for characters, which aired locally in Los Angeles starting in 1949 and nationally (via kinescope) on the improvised Paramount... See full summary »
Stars: Daws Butler, Stan Freberg, Walker Edmiston, Joan Gardner
Votes: 70
7. Captain Video and His Video Rangers (1949–1955)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Action, Sci-Fi, Adventure
"Guardian of the Safety of the World", private citizen-scientist Captain Video, assisted by his teenage helper The Ranger and an army of Video Rangers, preserves the peace in the far-off ... See full summary »
Stars: Don Hastings, Al Hodge, Hal Conklin, Ben Lackland
Votes: 135
8. 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: 1,634
9. The Buster Keaton Show (1950– )
30 min | Comedy
Live show with Buster recreating and updating his classic routines.
Stars: Buster Keaton, Peter Leeds, Harvey Parry, Harold Goodwin
Votes: 59
10. 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: 367
11. Tom Corbett, Space Cadet (1950–1955)
15 min | Action, Adventure, Family
Four centuries into the future, Cadets Tom Corbett, Roger Manning and Astro are training to become Solar Guards. Their ship, the "Polaris" took them to numerous adventures, usually natural catastrophes rather than villains.
Stars: Frankie Thomas, Al Markim, Jan Merlin, Jack Grimes
Votes: 113
12. Space Patrol (1950–1955)
30 min | Action, Adventure, Family
Commander Corey and youthful Cadet Happy roam the 30th-century universe in their ship "Terra" fighting super-villains Mr. Proteus, Prince Baccarratti, and other bad guys. The captured bad ... See full summary »
Stars: Ed Kemmer, Lyn Osborn, Nina Bara, Ken Mayer
Votes: 159
13. Lux Video Theatre (1950–1959)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Live dramatic shows featuring Hollywood stars, adaptations of motion pictures, and a host accompanying. The host would introduce each act, and would conduct an interview with the stars at the end of the play.
Stars: Ken Carpenter, Jay Jackson, Otto Kruger, Gordon MacRae
Votes: 152
16. The Jackie Gleason Show (1952–1973)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy
Live variety show with Jackie Gleason.
Stars: Jack Lescoulie, The June Taylor Dancers, Ray Bloch, Jackie Gleason
Votes: 517
17. You're in the Picture (1961)
30 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show
The four panelists put their heads through a cutout in a board. They did not know what was painted on the board and their job was to guess what it was.
Stars: Jackie Gleason, Johnny Olson, Dennis James, Rod Serling
Votes: 59
18. The Jackie Gleason Show (1966–1970)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Musical
Jackie Gleason's last weekly variety series, which alternated between regular variety hours with big name guest stars and musical remakes of old "The Honeymooners" sketches.
Stars: Jackie Gleason, Johnny Olson, The June Taylor Dancers, Sammy Spear and His Orchestra
Votes: 307
19. 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: 28,783
20. Dragnet (1951–1959)
TV-14 | 30 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Sgt. Joe Friday and his partners methodically investigate crimes in Los Angeles.
Stars: Jack Webb, Ben Alexander, Olan Soule, Vic Perrin
Votes: 2,350
21. Schlitz Playhouse (1951–1959)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Originally billed as "Playhouse of the Stars" this long running anthology series was originally presented live from New York City. Irene Dunne was briefly the hostess in 1952, and the show frequently used Broadway performers in classic stories.
Stars: James Mason, Irene Dunne, Robert Paige, Walter Coy
Votes: 338
22. The Ernie Kovacs Show (1952–1956)
60 min | Comedy, Family
An American comedy show, hosted by comedian Ernie Kovacs who often changed the show's format during its run. It was variously retooled as a daytime show, prime-time show, late-night show, ... See full summary »
Stars: Ernie Kovacs, Edie Adams, Pat White, Elliot Lawrence
Votes: 123
CBS
23. The Ernie Kovacs Show (1957 TV Movie)
30 min | Comedy
Directors: Joseph Behar, Ernie Kovacs | Stars: Ernie Kovacs, James Yoham
Votes: 30
Dumont.
24. The Ernie Kovacs Show (1961– )
Comedy
Television's Original Genius: In the infancy of any medium, there will be some who realize its potential well before anyone else. Ernie Kovacs was such a visionary, and between 1951 and ... See full summary »
Stars: Ernie Kovacs, Margaret Styne, Bob Lauher, Jolene Brand
Votes: 124
25. 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: 394
26. This Is Your Life (1950–1987)
30 min | Biography, Family, Reality-TV
Each week, an unsuspecting celebrity would be lured by some ruse to a location near the studio. The celebrity would then be surprised with the news that they are to be the featured guest. ... See full summary »
Stars: Ralph Edwards, Bob Warren, Eddie Cantor, Bob Hope
Votes: 313
27. The Walter Winchell Show (1952–1955)
15 min | News, Talk-Show
Simulcast of Walter Winchell's radio show.
Stars: Walter Winchell, Arlene Dahl, Betty Grable
28. The Walter Winchell Show (1956– )
30 min | Comedy, Music
Live weekly variety show. The show originated in New York City for the first nine weeks and then moved to Hollywood. Although many top performers were featured, the show never caught on and was canceled after 13 weeks.
Stars: Walter Winchell, Lisa Kirk, Martha Raye, Sammy Davis Jr.
29. The Walter Winchell Show (1960– )
30 min | News, Talk-Show
Simulcast of Walter Winchell's radio show. The program lasted six weeks.
Stars: Walter Winchell, Polly Bergen, Richard Nixon, Jack E. Leonard
30. General Electric Theater (1953–1962)
TV-G | 30 min | Drama
An American anthology series, with a new episode and different actors and actresses each week. Hosted by Ronald Reagan, the series was sponsored by General Electric's Department of Public Relations.
Stars: Ronald Reagan, Don Herbert, Nancy Reagan, Lee Marvin
Votes: 430
31. The United States Steel Hour (1953–1963)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
In this live drama series, over two hundred live plays, covering all aspects of society, were shown.
Stars: Richard Kiley, Betsy Palmer, Edward Andrews, Biff McGuire
Votes: 195
32. The Danny Thomas Show (1953–1965)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Danny is a New York entertainer. Between his co-stars at the nightclub where he performs and his wife and kids, he has dilemmas galore, which he somehow manages to resolve and still laugh.
Stars: Danny Thomas, Rusty Hamer, Marjorie Lord, Angela Cartwright
Votes: 1,232
33. Winky-Dink and You (1953–1957)
Family, Animation
"winky-dink and you" was the pioneer in interactive programming. The core of the program was children sent away for a kit. The kit had a plastic screen that stuck to the TV tube with static... See full summary »
Stars: Jack Barry, Dayton Allen, Mae Questel
Votes: 60
34. Winky Dink and You! (1969– )
5 min | Animation
Five-minute animated adventures inviting children to draw solutions to predicaments; based on the 1953 series with new characters.
Star: Lionel Wilson
Votes: 19
35. Flash Gordon (1954–1955)
30 min | Action, Adventure, Family
Space hero Flash Gordon and his crew of the Galaxy Bureau of Investigation patrol space, battling space monsters, power-mad alien dictators and other threats to the stability of the universe.
Stars: Steve Holland, Irene Champlin, Joseph Nash, Henry Beckman
Votes: 293
Live-action.
36. Caesar's Hour (1954–1957)
60 min | Comedy
A sketch-comedy television series, featuring Sid Caesar as the main star. It was based on Caesar's previous comedy shows, "Admiral Broadway Revue" and "Your Show of Shows", but often ... See full summary »
Stars: Sid Caesar, Carl Reiner, Howard Morris, Ellen Parker
Votes: 197
37. Producers' Showcase (1954–1957)
90 min | Drama, Musical, Comedy
This program aired once every fourth week, and was one of the most costly live shows of the 1950s. Many stars appeared on this show.
Stars: Cyril Ritchard, Claire Bloom, Mary Martin, David Wayne
Votes: 183
38. Climax! (1954–1958)
Unrated | 60 min | Drama
This was an anthology series that presented a different story and different set of characters on each episode. It ran from 1954 to 1958 and featured Casino Royale of James Bond fame, which led to two theatrical movies of the same name.
Stars: William Lundigan, Art Gilmore, Mary Costa, Michael Rennie
Votes: 257
39. Around the World with Orson Welles (1955– )
26 min | Documentary
In 1955, Orson Welles directed and hosted a mini series for British television. He leads us through a few famous places of Europe with his inimitable touch. In Paris he introduces us to ... See full summary »
Stars: Orson Welles, Chris Wertenbaker, Kenneth Tynan, Art Buchwald
Votes: 165
40. Orson Welles' Sketch Book (1955)
15 min | Biography, Talk-Show
Orson Welles recounts various stories from his life while drawing sketches of the events.
Star: Orson Welles
Votes: 118
41. The Honeymooners (1955–1956)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family
A bus driver and his sewer worker friend struggle to strike it rich while their wives look on with weary patience.
Stars: Jackie Gleason, Art Carney, Audrey Meadows, Joyce Randolph
Votes: 6,192
42. Science Fiction Theatre (1955–1957)
25 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
In this science-fiction anthology series host Truman Bradley introduces stories extrapolated from actual scientific data available in the 1950's, concentrating on such concepts as space flight, UFO's and mental telepathy.
Stars: Truman Bradley, Michael Fox, Marshall Thompson, Peter Hansen
Votes: 442
43. The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955–1960)
Approved | 30 min | Action, Adventure, Family
Robin of Loxley, otherwise known as Robin Hood, and his band of Merry Men protect England from the evil machinations of Prince John while King Richard the Lionheart is away fighting in the Crusades.
Stars: Richard Greene, Victor Woolf, Archie Duncan, Alexander Gauge
Votes: 874
ITC, writers included blacklisted former Hollywood writers Ring Lardner, Jr., and Ian McLellen Hunter.
44. Sam and Friends (1955–1961)
Not Rated | 5 min | Family
Early showcase of Jim Henson's puppet characters.
Stars: Jim Henson, Jane Henson, Jerry Juhl, Paul Frees
Votes: 166
Early Jim Henson series made in DC.
45. Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955–1962)
TV-14 | 25 min | Drama, Mystery
Series of unrelated short stories covering elements of crime, horror, drama, and comedy about people of different backgrounds committing murders, suicides, thefts, and other sorts of crime caused by certain motivations, perceived or not.
Stars: Alfred Hitchcock, Harry Tyler, John Williams, Patricia Hitchcock
Votes: 19,227
46. The Benny Hill Show (1955–1968)
60 min | Comedy
British comedy TV series starring Benny Hill. Aired from 1955-1991 in over 140 countries. Featured slapstick, mime, parody and double-entendre. Show was canceled in 1989 due to declining ratings and high production costs.
Stars: Benny Hill, Jeremy Hawk, Patricia Hayes, Peter Vernon
Votes: 952
47. The Benny Hill Show (1957–1960)
60 min | Comedy
The Benny Hill Show 1957.
Stars: Benny Hill, Vivienne Martin, Patricia Hayes, Ronnie Brody
Votes: 686
48. The Gumby Show (1956–1969)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Innovative "Claymation" adventures of Gumby and his horse Pokey.
Stars: Art Clokey, Dal McKennon, Norma MacMillan, Ruth Eggleston
Votes: 1,577
49. The Benny Hill Show (1967 TV Special)
82 min | Comedy, Music
A one-off special from Benny Hill, produced for ATV in 1967, featuring musical numbers from The Seekers (who sing "When Will the Good Apples Fall" and "Music of the World A'Turning") and ... See full summary »
Director: Philip Casson | Stars: Benny Hill, The Seekers, Athol Guy, Keith Potger
Votes: 744
50. The Benny Hill Show (1969–1989)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
A skit based show with Benny Hill, often containing smutty humour.
Stars: Benny Hill, Henry McGee, Jackie Wright, Bob Todd
Votes: 5,486
51. The NBC Comedy Hour (1956– )
60 min | Comedy, Musical
Stars: Jonathan Winters, Pat Sheehan, Hy Averback, Gale Storm
Votes: 21
52. Orson Welles and People (1956 TV Special)
27 min | Short, Talk-Show
Director: Orson Welles | Star: Orson Welles
Votes: 32
53. The Jonathan Winters Show (1956–1957)
15 min
Stars: Jonathan Winters, Don Pardo, Wayne Howell, Eddie Safranski
Votes: 22
54. 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: 418
55. The Jerry Lewis Show (1957 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Director: Dick Weinberg | Stars: Jerry Lewis, Georgine Darcy, Eydie Gormé, Woody Herman
Votes: 16
56. The Thin Man (1957–1959)
30 min | Mystery
Amateur detectives Nick and Nora Charles investigate various crimes.
Stars: Peter Lawford, Phyllis Kirk, Asta, Jack Albertson
Votes: 281
57. Zorro (1957–1959)
TV-G | 30 min | Adventure, Family, Western
Don Diego de la Vega opposes the corrupt tyrants of Spanish California as the masked swordsman, Zorro.
Stars: Guy Williams, Gene Sheldon, Henry Calvin, Don Diamond
Votes: 4,115
Live-action starring Guy Williams.
58. Goodyear Theatre (1957–1960)
30 min | Drama
Goodyear Theatre is a 30-minute dramatic television anthology series telecast on NBC.
Stars: David Niven, Robert Ryan, Jane Powell, Peter Leeds
Votes: 69
59. The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour (1957–1960)
60 min | Comedy, Family
Follow-up to I Love Lucy (1951), Lucy Ricardo continues her wacky schemes as she travels with her husband, Ricky and their friends Ethel and Fred to various locations and meeting celebrities.
Stars: Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, William Frawley
Votes: 1,260
60. The DuPont Show of the Month (1957–1961)
90 min | Comedy, Drama, History
The award winning bing play of Mary Chase came to television in 1958. It tells the story of Elwood P. Dowd (Art Carney), a personable chap who drinks a little, and befriends a "pookah", a ... See full summary »
Stars: Tim O'Connor, James Valentine, Hurd Hatfield, John Colicos
Votes: 103
61. Leave It to Beaver (1957–1963)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The misadventures of a suburban boy, family and friends.
Stars: Jerry Mathers, Hugh Beaumont, Barbara Billingsley, Tony Dow
Votes: 9,273
62. Ivanhoe (1952)
Approved | 106 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance
A knight seeks to free the captive King Richard and put him back on the throne.
Director: Richard Thorpe | Stars: Robert Taylor, Elizabeth Taylor, Joan Fontaine, George Sanders
Votes: 10,173
UK. starring Roger Moore.
63. Sid Caesar Invites You (II) (1958)
30 min | Comedy, Music
Stars: Sid Caesar, Imogene Coca, Cliff Norton, Jeremy Hawk
Votes: 12
64. The Milton Berle Show (1958–1962)
30 min | Music, Comedy
The second incarnation of 'Mr. Television' Milton Berle's variety TV series.
Stars: Milton Berle, Ed Herlihy, Billy May, Billy May and His Orchestra
Votes: 44
65. Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958–1960)
60 min | Drama
An anthology series hosted by Betty Furness in the first season, and Desi Arnaz in the second. Stories came from several genres, often based on fact. A two part episode was spun off as the popular show The Untouchables (1959).
Stars: Desi Arnaz, Betty Furness, Bruce Gordon, Keenan Wynn
Votes: 141
66. The Huckleberry Hound Show (1958–1962)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
The adventures of a blue dog with a southern accent.
Stars: Daws Butler, Don Messick, Doug Young, Hal Smith
Votes: 3,878
67. Naked City (1958–1963)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
The cases of the N.Y.P.D.'s 65th Precinct.
Stars: Harry Bellaver, Horace McMahon, Paul Burke, Nancy Malone
Votes: 1,422
68. The David Susskind Show (1958–1987)
Talk-Show
Stars: David Susskind, Mel Brooks, Norman Mailer, Groucho Marx
Votes: 38
69. The Moon and Sixpence (1959 TV Movie)
Drama
A staid, dull Englishman abruptly deserts his wife and children to become a painter in the South Seas.
Director: Robert Mulligan | Stars: Laurence Olivier, Judith Anderson, Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy
Votes: 70
70. Quick Draw McGraw (1959–1962)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Quick Draw Mcgraw was a dimwitted and lanky mustang (horse) who caused much chaos in the Old West. If he could get his own six shooter out of his holster at all, he would usually shoot the ... See full summary »
Stars: Daws Butler, Doug Young, Don Messick, Jean Vander Pyl
Votes: 2,182
71. Startime (I) (1959–1961)
60 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
The Ford Motor Company sponsored this hour-long program which rotated between variety shows, dramatic productions, and musical comedies. One of the offerings was turned into a regular series, Sing Along with Mitch (1961).
Stars: Ethel Merman, Dean Martin, William Hickey, Alice Backes
Votes: 226
72. Startime (II) (1959–1960)
90 min | Drama
Stars: Eric House, Barry Morse, Mary Savidge, Norman Welsh
73. The Soupy Sales Show (1953– )
30 min | Comedy, Family
Saturday morning comedy for all ages brought to you by comic Soupy Sales and his friends Black Tooth, White Fang and Pookie. Largely one-set production relied heavily on cuts to old film ... See full summary »
Stars: Soupy Sales, Clyde Adler, Frank Nastasi, Jessica Biscardi
Votes: 168
74. Matty's Funnies with Beany and Cecil (1959–1962)
30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Board title "Matty's Funday Funniest" from 1959.
Stars: Jim MacGeorge, Irv Shoemaker, Sody Clampett, Paul Frees
Votes: 121
Bob Clampett. Famous Studios animated.
75. The Bullwinkle Show (1959–1963)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Rocky, a plucky flying squirrel and Bullwinkle, a bumbling but lovable moose, have a series of ongoing adventures.
Stars: Bill Scott, June Foray, Paul Frees, Edward Everett Horton
Votes: 4,563
Gamma Productions.
Gamma Productions.
76. The Deputy Dawg Show (1959–1972)
6 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
A canine sheriff's deputy in a backwoods Southern town always manages to catch the bad guy, despite his own ineptitude.
Star: Dayton Allen
Votes: 301
77. An Age of Kings (1960)
60 min | Drama, History
A linking together of Shakespeare's history plays chronicling the rise and fall of monarchs over the eighty-six years between Richard II and Richard III.
Stars: John Murray Scott, Frank Windsor, David Andrews, John Ringham
Votes: 164
BBC. Shakespeare’s Histories.
78. Four Feather Falls (1960)
15 min | Action, Family, Fantasy
Sheriff Tex Tucker makes sure all is well in Four Feather Falls with the help of his dog Dusty and Rocky the horse. Done with puppets, even the animals talk and sing along with the humans as problems are quickly wrapped up.
Stars: Kenneth Connor, Nicholas Parsons, Denise Bryer, David Graham
Votes: 98
79. King Leonardo and His Short Subjects (1960– )
30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
King Leonardo the lion is the inept ruler of the land of Bongo Congo. Aided by the skunk Odie Colognie, Leonardo tried to stop the evil plans of Biggy Rat, who kept trying to install Leo's ... See full summary »
Stars: Allen Swift, Jackson Beck, Kenny Delmar, Ben Stone
Votes: 89
Gamma Productions.
80. The Tempest (1960 TV Movie)
76 min | Drama
Prospero, the deposed Duke of Milan, who lives in exile on a remote island as a sorcerer, uses his powers to shipwreck his usurper brother on the island.
Director: George Schaefer | Stars: Maurice Evans, Richard Burton, Roddy McDowall, Tom Poston
Votes: 188
Richard Burton as Caliban, Roddy McDowell as Ariel.
81. Silents Please (1960–1962)
A restropective on the great silent actors, movies and themes.
Stars: Ernie Kovacs, Paul Killiam
Votes: 29
Ernie Kovacs.
82. Mister Magoo (1960–1961)
5 min | Animation, Comedy
The adventures of a visually impaired old man.
Stars: Benny Rubin, Daws Butler, Jim Backus, Mel Blanc
Votes: 545
United Productions of America-UPA.
83. Popeye the Sailor (1960–1962)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The continuing animated adventures of Olive Oyl, Wimpy, Swee'pea and Popeye.
Stars: Jack Mercer, Mae Questel, Jackson Beck
Votes: 13,806
84. The Flintstones (1960–1966)
TV-G | 26 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The misadventures of two modern-day Stone Age families, the Flintstones and the Rubbles.
Stars: Alan Reed, Mel Blanc, Jean Vander Pyl, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 40,729
85. The Andy Griffith Show (1960–1968)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Widower Sheriff Andy Taylor, and his son Opie, live with Andy's Aunt Bee in Mayberry, North Carolina. With virtually no crimes to solve, most of Andy's time is spent philosophizing and calming down his cousin Deputy Barney Fife.
Stars: Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Don Knotts, Frances Bavier
Votes: 16,866
86. Danger Man (1960–1961)
TV-PG | 24 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
John Drake is a special operative for NATO, specializing in security assignments against any subversive element which threatened world peace.
Stars: Patrick McGoohan, Richard Wattis, Lionel Murton, Michael Ripper
Votes: 1,376
ITC.
87. Secret Agent (1964–1967)
TV-PG | 49 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
John Drake is a special operative for M9, specializing in security assignments against any subversive element that threatens world peace.
Stars: Patrick McGoohan, Peter Madden, Peter Brayham, Earl Cameron
Votes: 1,529
ITC. The American repackaging of 'Danger Man.'
88. My Three Sons (1960–1972)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Widower Steve Douglas raises three sons with the help of his father-in-law, and is later aided by the boys' great-uncle. An adopted son, a stepdaughter, wives, and another generation of sons join the loving family in later seasons.
Stars: Fred MacMurray, Stanley Livingston, Don Grady, Barry Livingston
Votes: 4,422
89. The Bugs Bunny Show (1960–1975)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
TV series featuring the classic Looney Tunes animated shorts.
Stars: Mel Blanc, June Foray, Daws Butler, Arthur Q. Bryan
Votes: 35,581
90. Davey and Goliath (1960–2004)
TV-G | 15 min | Animation, Family
A young boy and his talking dog learn lessons about life.
Stars: Hal Smith, Dick Beals, Norma MacMillan, Nancy Wible
Votes: 497
91. The Dick Tracy Show (1961– )
23 min | Animation, Crime, Adventure
Cartoon series produced by UPA, in which Dick Tracy (voiced by the distinguished film and stage actor Everett Sloane) played more or less of an incidental role. Most of the crime fighting ... See full summary »
Stars: Jerry Hausner, Benny Rubin, Mel Blanc, Everett Sloane
Votes: 263
United Productions of America-UPA, animated.
92. The Parent Trap (1961)
Passed | 129 min | Comedy, Family, Romance
Teenage twin sisters swap places and scheme to reunite their divorced parents.
Director: David Swift | Stars: Hayley Mills, Maureen O'Hara, Brian Keith, Charles Ruggles
Votes: 23,835
Hayley Mills, Hayley Mills, Brian Keith, Maureen O’Hara, Charlie Ruggles.
93. The Power and the Glory (1961 TV Movie)
90 min | Drama
A cynical Catholic priest is sent to Mexico to preach. It's the 1930s and Mexican government sees the church as competition. They send a secret agent to assassinate the priest.
Director: Marc Daniels | Stars: Laurence Olivier, Julie Harris, George C. Scott, Martin Gabel
Votes: 91
Starring Lawrence Olivier, based on Graham Greene’s novel.
94. The Bob Newhart Show (1961–1962)
60 min | Comedy
A short-lived variety show, with comedian Bob Newhart as both the host and the main performer. The show capitalized on Newhart's newfound fame, as he had released the most popular comedy ... See full summary »
Stars: Bob Newhart, Dan Sorkin, Paul Weston and His Orchestra, Jackie Joseph
Votes: 103
Apparently a variety show, which may no longer exist
95. Supercar (1961–1962)
30 min | Family, Sci-Fi
The adventures of the crew of Supercar, an amazing land, sea, and air vehicle, based at a secret laboratory in the Nevada Desert in 1961.
Stars: David Graham, Graydon Gould, Sylvia Anderson, George Murcell
Votes: 389
Gerry Anderson. ITC.
96. The Yogi Bear Show (1961–1962)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Yogi, a smooth, talkative forest bear looks to raid park goers' picnic baskets, while Park Ranger Smith tries to stop him.
Stars: Daws Butler, Don Messick, Jimmy Weldon, Renzo Palmer
Votes: 11,128
97. The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–1966)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The misadventures of a TV writer both at work and at home.
Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam
Votes: 11,811
98. The Avengers (1961–1969)
TV-14 | 50 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
A quirky spy show of the adventures of eccentrically suave British Agent John Steed and his predominantly female partners.
Stars: Patrick Macnee, Diana Rigg, Honor Blackman, Linda Thorson
Votes: 8,837
UK live action.
99. Biography (1961–1964)
30 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A show that tells someone's life story every interesting episode at a time.
Stars: Mike Wallace, Charles A. Lindbergh, Winston Churchill, Anthony Eden
Votes: 98
100. 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
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