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by enriquemadera | created - 24 Feb 2022 | updated - 27 May 2022 | Publicthere weren't just 3 channels, there was also this oddball assortment of adventure, comix, toones, talk & game shows. Missing The Passerby (1951-1956)
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1. The Adventures of Pow Wow (I) (1949– )
Animation, Adventure, Western
An animated series about a preteen Native American boy. Pow Wow struggled to protect the forest and its wildlife from threats, and regularly tried to rescue injured animals. He took advise from his mentor, a wise medicine man.
Votes: 29
2. The Cisco Kid (1950–1956)
TV-14 | 30 min | Western
The Cisco Kid rides through the American frontier with his sidekick, Pancho, fighting corruption with a blend of pride and humor that created a legend in the hearts of generations of television viewers.
Stars: Duncan Renaldo, Leo Carrillo, Troy Melton, Bill Catching
Votes: 643
3. 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: 172
4. Dick Tracy (1950–1952)
30 min | Crime, Drama
Intrepid detective Dick Tracy tangles with a bizarre rogue's gallery of villains. But as always our stoic officer of the law, virtuous to a fault, proves himself up to the task of putting the criminals behind bars.
Stars: Ralph Byrd, Joe Devlin, William Woodson, Dick Elliott
Votes: 157
5. Boston Blackie (1951–1953)
30 min | Crime, Drama
Blackie and gal pal Mary, and their dog Whitey, solve lots of Los Angeles crimes before the cops can do it.
Stars: Kent Taylor, Lois Collier, Frank Orth, Bill Catching
Votes: 146
6. The Jack LaLanne Show (1951–1985)
30 min | Sport
Jack LaLanne shows the audience his "trimnastics" and other ways to get in better shape.
Stars: Jack LaLanne, Ruby Handler
Votes: 48
7. Adventures of Superman (1952–1958)
TV-G | 30 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
The Man of Steel fights crime with help from his friends at the "Daily Planet."
Stars: George Reeves, Noel Neill, Jack Larson, John Hamilton
Votes: 4,459
8. The Abbott and Costello Show (1952–1957)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Mystery
Bud and Lou are unemployed actors living in Mr. Fields' boarding house. Lou's girlfriend Hillary lives across the hall. Any premise would lead to slapstick, puns, lots of gimmicks from their movies.
Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Sid Fields, Gordon Jones
Votes: 1,349
9. Death Valley Days (1952–1970)
TV-PG | 25 min | Western
Western stories and legends based, and filmed, in and around Death Valley, California. One of the longest-running Western series, originating on radio in the 1930s. The continuing sponsor was "20 Mule Team" Borax, a product formerly mined in Death Valley.
Stars: Stanley Andrews, Robert Taylor, Ronald Reagan, Dale Robertson
Votes: 1,045
10. Life with Elizabeth (1952–1955)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
The day-to-day events in the lives of a newly-married couple. Each episode consists of three short, unrelated sketches in which characters often break the imaginary fourth wall.
Stars: Betty White, Del Moore, Jack Narz, Dick Garton
Votes: 342
11. Ramar of the Jungle (1952–1954)
30 min | Adventure
Missionaries' kid Tom Reynolds returns to the jungle as a doctor where he treats natives ("Ramar" means "White Medicine Man") and takes care of bad guys, aided by Prof. Ogden.
Stars: Jon Hall, Ray Montgomery, Nick Stewart, Victor Millan
Votes: 112
12. Cowboy G-Men (1952– )
30 min | Western
Pat Gallagher and his sidekick Stoney Crockett are Secret Service agents in the Old West, dispatched by the government to investigate crimes threatening the young nation.
Stars: Russell Hayden, Jackie Coogan, Phil Arnold, X Brands
Votes: 76
13. The Liberace Show (1952–1969)
30 min | Music
Liberace wanted his own show where he could control his presentation as he did with his club shows. This series was a smash hit.
Stars: Liberace, Gordon Robinson, Joan O'Brien, George Liberace
Votes: 46
14. Broadway Television Theatre (1952–1954)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
This syndicated show presented adaptations of Broadway shows.
Stars: Sylvia Sidney, Edward Everett Horton, Melville Cooper, Ernest Truex
Votes: 37
15. The Unexpected (1952– )
30 min | Drama
Herbert Marshall hosted this anthology series of fast paced thirty minute dramas. It was also known as "Times Square Playhouse."
Stars: Herbert Marshall, Paul Guilfoyle, David Colmans, Jane Nigh
Votes: 35
16. China Smith (1952– )
30 min | Adventure
Con artist and private eye China Smith works out of a bar in Singapore, roaming Asia in search of beautiful women (who like his tough style) and quick money. His nemeses are the friendly British Inspector and the scheming "empress."
Stars: Dan Duryea, Douglass Dumbrille, Myrna Dell, Clarence Lung
Votes: 36
17. Town Hall Party (1952–1962)
Not Rated | 60 min | Music
An hourly country & western variety music and barn dance show, originating from Los Angeles and featuring live performances from many of the top country performers of the 1950's.
Stars: Johnny Cash, Luther Perkins, Marshall Grant, Eddie Dean
Votes: 15
18. Romper Room (1953–1994)
60 min | Family
A 1953 -1994 children's T.V. show that used hosts, puppets, games, music, short cartoons, and educational segments to teach a variety of subjects to preschool children.
Stars: Sally Claster Gelbard, Molly McCloskey, Bruce Edward Hall, Nancy Claster
Votes: 205
19. I Led 3 Lives (1953–1956)
30 min | Drama
Herbert Philbrick's covert life as an FBI spy within the Communist underground, his dual existence fraught with constant peril and the challenge of keeping his espionage activities hidden from family and friends.
Stars: Richard Carlson, John Zaremba, Virginia Stefan, Ed Hinton
Votes: 166
20. Your Favorite Story (1953–1955)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
TV comedy anthology series
Stars: Adolphe Menjou, John Hamilton, Dan White, Gertrude Michael
Votes: 31
21. Sherlock Holmes (1954–1955)
TV-PG | 30 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The adventures of master detective Sherlock Holmes as he and his assistant, Dr. Watson--and, somewhat reluctantly, the bumbling Inspector Lestrade--battle criminals in London.
Stars: Ronald Howard, Howard Marion-Crawford, Archie Duncan, Richard Larke
Votes: 1,097
22. 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: 296
23. Studio 57 (1954–1958)
30 min | Drama, Family
This dramatic anthology series went into open syndication when the DuMont Television Network ceased operations.
Stars: Joel Aldrich, Tim Graham, Jean Byron, Marguerite Chapman
Votes: 244
24. Waterfront (1954–1956)
30 min | Adventure, Crime
John Herrick was the Captain of the tug "Cheryl Ann" in Los Angeles harbor. His family consisted of wife May, Police Detective son Jim, and the crew of the tug, his son Carl, Tip, and ... See full summary »
Stars: Preston Foster, Douglas Dick, Lois Moran, Willie Best
Votes: 113
25. The New Adventures of China Smith (1954–1956)
Action, Adventure, Drama
In this syndicated series China Smith is an adventurer based in 1950's Singapore. He takes on an array jobs to earn money, from fleecing the deserving to doing investigative work. Hobson is... See full summary »
Stars: Dan Duryea, Nestor Paiva, Keith McConnell, Regina Gleason
Votes: 35
26. The Joe Palooka Story (1954– )
Comedy
Joe Palooka is a mild mannered boxer who is in love with Anne and goes about life in a gentle way. This syndicated series was based on a narrative first popular as a comic book, then a radio show.
Stars: Joe Kirkwood Jr., Cathy Downs, Maxie Rosenbloom, Luis Van Rooten
Votes: 31
27. Mr. District Attorney (1954–1955)
30 min | Drama
Based on the popular radio show that lasted from 1939 through 1951. The initial TV version (1951-'52) was staged as a live bi-weekly series and rebooted in 1954. The District Attorney of Los Angeles 'protects' the people.
Stars: David Brian, Jackie Loughery, Stuart Nedd, Russ Conway
Votes: 32
28. Town and Country Time (1954–1957)
30 min | Music
Town and Country Time was a syndicated music TV series produced in Washington D.C. Initially 52 episodes were filmed for syndication in 1954; based on the series' popularity, it became a ... See full summary »
Stars: Jimmy Dean, The Texas Wildcats, Pete Cassel, Roy Clark
29. Police Call (1954– )
30 min | Drama
Cops working hard to break criminal cases.
Stars: Philip Van Zandt, Rory Mallinson, King Donovan, Harry Landers
30. Highway Patrol (1955–1959)
TV-PG | 30 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Powerful patrol cars, fast motorcycles, and superheterodyne two-way radios combine to fight crime on the rural highways of America's wide open spaces.
Stars: Broderick Crawford, Art Gilmore, William Boyett, Vance Skarstedt
Votes: 1,530
31. 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: 444
32. Jungle Jim (1955–1956)
20 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Jungle Jim is a 26-episode syndicated adventure television series which aired from 1955 till 1956, starring Johnny Weissmuller, as James "Jungle Jim" Bradley, a hunter, guide, and explorer in, primarily, Africa.
Stars: Johnny Weissmuller, Martin Huston, Dean Fredericks, Tamba
Votes: 237
33. The Adventures of Long John Silver (1956–1957)
30 min | Adventure, Family
Swashbuckling made for TVs episodes staring 'Legend' Robert newton as Long John Silver and argh 'Jim Larrd' as they face many new adventures......
Stars: Robert Newton, Connie Gilchrist, Kit Taylor, Eric Reiman
Votes: 184
34. Sheena: Queen of the Jungle (1955–1956)
28 min | Adventure
The adventures of a woman who grew up in the jungle as she protects the beasts and the natives while encountering white hunters, native Africans, wild animals and slave traders.
Stars: Irish McCalla, Christian Drake, Neal the Chimp, Virgil Richardson
Votes: 136
35. Wonderama (1955–1987)
Family
It was a children's variety show on every Sunday. It had a live children's audience and it was on Channel 5 in New York, which was WNEW, a local station before FOX. Sandy Becker was the ... See full summary »
Stars: Pat Meikle, Sonny Fox, David Osmond, Lexi Walker
Votes: 107
36. Captain Gallant of the Foreign Legion (1955– )
30 min | Adventure
A captain in the French Foreign Legion in North Africa tries to keep the peace and battle bandit tribes while also taking care of his son, who lives with him at the Foreign Legion fort.
Stars: Buster Crabbe, Fuzzy Knight, Cullen Crabbe, Gilles Quéant
Votes: 108
37. Captain Z-Ro (1955–1956)
30 min | Sci-Fi
From his secret laboratory, Captain Z-Ro and his associates use their time machine, the ZX-99, to learn from the past and plan for the future.
Stars: Roy Steffens, Bruce Haynes, Jack Cahill, Richard Glyer
Votes: 66
38. The Eddie Cantor Comedy Theater (1955)
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Eddie Cantor, Keith Richards, Mona Freeman, Kenneth Tobey
Votes: 42
39. Dr. Hudson's Secret Journal (1955– )
30 min | Drama
Based on Lloyd C. Douglas's 1939 novel of the same title, the widowed Dr. Hudson lives with his daughter and housekeeper; he and his protege deal with a variety of medical (mostly psychological) traumas.
Stars: John Howard, Frances Mercer, Philip Tonge, Marie Blake
Votes: 28
40. Steve Donovan, Western Marshal (1955– )
30 min | Western
Steve Donovan is the law in Wyoming with Rusty Lee as his deputy in this syndicated series.
Stars: Douglas Kennedy, Eddy Waller, Stephen Bekassy, Kathryn Card
Votes: 23
41. The Patti Page Show (1955– )
15 min | Music
A syndicated music series aired in a 15-minute time-slot. Later, the episodes were edited into half-hour (26 minute) installments.
Stars: Patti Page, Franklin Pangborn, Gene Nelson, Perry Como
42. The Sheriff of Cochise (1956–1959)
30 min | Crime, Drama, Western
While this sounds like a western, "The Sheriff of Cochise" was a contemporary police drama set in Cochise County, Arizona. Stories seemed strangely similar to "Highway Patrol," emphasizing ... See full summary »
Stars: John Bromfield, Stan Jones, Roy Engel, Joe Kirk
Votes: 100
43. Colonel Bleep (1956– )
TV-G | 5 min | Animation, Family, Sci-Fi
From their earth headquarters on Zero Zero Island, Colonel Bleep, Squeek and Scratch battle intergalactic villains such as Doctor Destructo, the master criminal of the universe, The Black Knight, and Captain Patch, a displaced pirate.
Star: Noah Tyler
Votes: 86
44. Boots and Saddles (1956–1958)
30 min | Western
Captain Shanks Adams is in charge of the real Ft. Lowell in this syndicated fictional series set in the dangerous Arizona territory, where Adams combats all sorts of trials assisted by his scout Luke Cummings and Lt. Binning.
Stars: John Pickard, Dave Willock, Michael Hinn, John Alderson
Votes: 65
45. Dr. Christian (1956– )
30 min | Drama
Based on several films released between 1939 and 1941 starring Jean Hersholt as Dr. Paul Christian, this series picks up with his retirement and as he turns his practice over to his nephew, Dr. Mark Christian.
Stars: Macdonald Carey, Jan Shepard, Jack Hogan, Peter Hansen
Votes: 52
46. The Man Called X (1956–1957)
30 min | Adventure, Drama, Mystery
The Man Called X was Agent Ken Thurston who took on dangerous cases in a variety of exotic locations. He was sent all around the world by the Intelligence Bureau to gather information and protect U.S interests. His code name is simply X.
Stars: Barry Sullivan, Byron Keith, Don C. Harvey, Lynn Cartwright
Votes: 38
47. It Is Written (1960– )
30 min | Family
"It Is Written" has been a staple on American television since premiering in 1956. The weekly program, currently hosted by John Bradshaw, applies timeless truths to everyday life, with many... See full summary »
Stars: George Vandeman, John Bradshaw, Mark Finley, Amanda Bauer
Votes: 12
48. The Three Musketeers (1956– )
30 min
Stars: Jeffrey Stone, Paul Campbell, Sebastian Cabot, George Gonneau
Votes: 9
49. Whirlybirds (1957–1960)
30 min | Adventure
Charter helicopter pilots Chuck and P. T. solve crimes. Rescue people, perform tasks and more using their Bell helicopter, the star of the show;
Stars: Kenneth Tobey, Craig Hill, Nancy Hale, Sandra Spence
Votes: 372
50. How to Marry a Millionaire (1957–1959)
30 min | Comedy, Romance
Motherly Mike, ditzy but sexy Loco, and sensible Greta move to the big city to find themselves wealthy men to turn into husbands. After the first year Greta gets married with Gwen the new roommate in this syndicated series.
Stars: Merry Anders, Barbara Eden, Lori Nelson, Jimmy Cross
Votes: 98
51. Harbor Command (1957–1958)
30 min | Action
The workings of the US Coast Guard Harbor Command.
Stars: Wendell Corey, Bill Baldwin, Casey Walters, Clark Howat
Votes: 56
52. Code 3 (1957)
30 min | Crime, Drama
Code 3 is an American crime drama that aired in syndication in 1957. The stories were all based on actual files of the Los Angeles sheriff's office. Stories were presented from the viewpoint of Assistant Sheriff George Barnett.
Stars: Richard Travis, Eugene W. Biscailuz, Christopher Dark, Douglas Kennedy
Votes: 88
53. Man Without a Gun (1957–1959)
30 min | Western
The adventures of Adam MacLean, publisher and chief reporter for the "Yellowstone Sentinel" of Yellowstone, Wyoming in the late 19th century.
Stars: Rex Reason, Mort Mills, Harry Harvey, Forrest Taylor
Votes: 41
54. Men of Annapolis (1957– )
30 min | Drama
An anthology series about the happenings and experiences of midshipmen attending the US Naval Academy. Sometimes humorous as in kidnapping school mascots but more often the difficulties facing future officers.
Stars: Art Gilmore, Mason Alan Dinehart, Bill Swan, Doug McClure
Votes: 40
55. Divorce Court (1957–1984)
30 min | Drama
An early example of reality-based courtroom drama, "Divorce Court" presented cases where divorcing couples presented their stories before Judge Voltaire Perkins, who always rendered his ... See full summary »
Stars: Voltaire Perkins, Bill Welsh, Ian Abercrombie, Irving Mitchell
Votes: 30
56. Overseas Press Club - Exclusive! (1957– )
30 min | Adventure, Drama
The series adapted for television some true tales from press correspondents from around the world.
Stars: Ralph Bellamy, Kieron Moore, Eric Pohlmann, Leonard Sachs
Votes: 20
57. All Star Golf (1957–1963)
60 min | Sport
The host followed some of golf's top players, e.g., Sam Snead, Gene Littler, Arnold Palmer, et al., in annual two-man contests of 26 rounds of golf on ten courses.
Stars: Jim Britt, Dick Danehe, Jimmy Demaret
Votes: 13
58. The New Adventures of Martin Kane (1957– )
30 min | Drama
Stars: William Gargan, Brian Reece, Robert Beatty, Lee Patterson
Votes: 16
59. Premiere Performance (1957– )
90 min
Jeffrey Hunter and Debra Paget alternated as the weekly hosts for this syndicated package of thirty-nine 20th Century-Fox features trimmed to a uniform 90-minute length.
Stars: Jeffrey Hunter, Debra Paget
60. Sea Hunt (1958–1961)
30 min | Action, Adventure
Mike Nelson is a scuba diver in the days when it was still very new. He works alone, it was mostly carried through his voice-over narrations. These gave the show a flavor of a radio program.
Stars: Lloyd Bridges, Ken Drake, Courtney Brown, Jan Harrison
Votes: 1,411
61. William Tell (1958–1959)
30 min | Adventure, Family, History
Depicts the legend of William Tell, who, as the stories say, shot an apple off of his son's head and lead the rebellion to free Switzerland.
Stars: Conrad Phillips, Willoughby Goddard, Jennifer Jayne, Richard Rogers
Votes: 212
62. Mackenzie's Raiders (1958–1959)
30 min | Western
Colonel Mackenzie, commander of the 4th Cavalry Regiment at Fort Clark near Brackettville in Kinney County in southwest Texas during the 1870s, receives secret orders from President Ulysses... See full summary »
Stars: Richard Carlson, Art Gilmore, Riley Hill, Jack Ging
Votes: 111
63. U.S. Marshal (1958–1960)
30 min | Crime, Drama, Western
United States Marshal (renamed from Sheriff of Cochise) is a crime drama set in Tuscon, Arizona about a U.S. Marshal fighting crime.
Stars: John Bromfield, James Griffith, Robert Brubaker, Buck Young
Votes: 108
64. Dial 999 (1958–1959)
30 min | Crime
Robert Beatty stars as Detective Inspector Mike Maguire, a Royal Canadian Mounted Policeman posted to New Scotland Yard, in this popular 1950s series depicting London's fight against crime.
Stars: Robert Beatty, John Howlett, Richard Bebb, Hugh Moxey
Votes: 109
65. Bozo: The World's Most Famous Clown (1958–1962)
5 min | Animation, Comedy
Children's show. The adventures of Bozo the Clown.
Stars: Larry Harmon, Paul Frees, Penny Philips, Frank Nelson
Votes: 52
66. The David Susskind Show (1958–1987)
Talk-Show
Stars: David Susskind, Mel Brooks, Norman Mailer, Groucho Marx
Votes: 38
67. Target (1958)
30 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
"Target" was a 30-minute US television horror and suspense anthology series produced by Ziv Television Programs, Inc. for first-run syndication.
Stars: Adolphe Menjou, Troy Melton, Charles Davis, Frank Warren
Votes: 36
68. The Adventures of Spunky and Tadpole (1958–1961)
5 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Spanky is a normal little boy. Tadpole is a sentient teddy bear. Together they went to adventures around the world, from assisting the police in catching criminals to participating in human spaceflight and visiting the Moon.
Stars: Joan Gardner, Don Messick, Ed Janis
Votes: 28
69. This Is Alice (1958– )
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
Comedy adventures of pretty 9-year-old Alice Holliday growing up in the small American town of River Glen in Georgia.
Stars: Patty Ann Gerrity, Tommy Farrell, Phyllis Coates, Kathy Garver
Votes: 31
70. Clutch Cargo (1959–1960)
4 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The adventures of a pilot who takes on dangerous assignments.
Stars: Richard Cotting, Hal Smith, Margaret Kerry
Votes: 281
71. The Third Man (1959–1965)
30 min | Crime, Drama
Harry Lime makes money dealing art and solves crime to save his life.
Stars: Michael Rennie, Jonathan Harris, Naomi Chance, Rupert Davies
Votes: 218
72. Bucky and Pepito (1959–1960)
Animation, Comedy, Western
The adventures of red-haired Bucky and his Mexican friend Pepito in the American Southwest.
Star: Dal McKennon
Votes: 169
73. Home Run Derby (1959–1961)
TV-PG | 30 min | Sport
A series of filmed home run contests between two sluggers of the late 1950s/early 1960s, one National Leaguer, one American Leaguer. The batters had to swing at every pitch in the strike ... See full summary »
Stars: Mark Scott, Art Passarella, Hank Aaron, Mickey Mantle
Votes: 129
74. Lock Up (1959–1961)
30 min | Crime, Drama
Cases taken from the files and case histories of renowned Philadelphia defense attorney Herbert L. Maris.
Stars: Macdonald Carey, John Doucette, Joan Granville, Olive Carey
Votes: 106
75. Play of the Week (1959–1961)
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
This syndicated anthology series staged a different play every week covering all genres, dramas, comedies, musicals, fantasies, mysteries, et al, utilizing some of the best talent appearing on Broadway.
Stars: Myron McCormick, Cathleen Nesbitt, Frank Conroy, Tim O'Connor
Votes: 80
76. World of Giants (1959)
30 min | Sci-Fi
Marshal Thompson plays a secret agent who is approximately 6 inches tall. He's carried around from one mission to another in a briefcase with a small chair inside.
Stars: Marshall Thompson, Arthur Franz, Marcia Henderson, John Gallaudet
Votes: 52
77. This Man Dawson (1959– )
30 min | Crime, Drama
Keith Andes stars as an ex- military man hired on to root out corruption in the police department in an unnamed U.S. city.
Stars: Keith Andes, William Conrad, William Woodson, Tom McDonough
Votes: 32
78. Deadline (1959–1961)
30 min | Drama
Deadline is a 1959-1961 American television drama series that re-enacted famous newspaper stories from the past. Hosted and narrated by Paul Stewart, the syndicated series was produced by ... See full summary »
Stars: Paul Stewart, Edward Holmes, Clement Fowler, Sam Gray
Votes: 41
79. Border Patrol (1959)
30 min | Adventure
Don Jagger is a Border Patrol deputy chief who is a troubleshooter from to various locations. His assignments take him from the Florida Everglades to Washington logging camps in this syndicated series.
Stars: Richard Webb, Rico Alaniz, John Indrisano, Don Gordon
Votes: 31
80. Bold Venture (1959– )
30 min | Adventure
An adventurer and his pretty young ward live in a house boat in Trinidad.
Stars: Dane Clark, Joan Marshall, Bernie Gozier, Richard Peel
Votes: 25
81. Mantovani (1958– )
30 min | Music
39 episodes of this syndicated show were produced in 1958 and 1959 and released in January 1959. The show featured Mantovani and his 46-piece orchestra playing old musical favorites.
Stars: Mantovani Orchestra and Chorus, John Conte, Mantovani
Votes: 7
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: 13,912
84. 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: 554
85. 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: 500
86. Insight (I) (1960–1984)
30 min | Drama
This American Roman Catholic religious-themed anthology sheds light on the contemporary search for meaning, freedom, and love.
Stars: Ellwood Kieser, Pat McGeehan, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Brian Keith
Votes: 284
87. Courageous Cat and Minute Mouse (1960–1962)
30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
While best known as the creator of Batman, around 1960, Bob Kane created the animated series, Courageous Cat and Minute Mouse - as parody of Batman. This series explored the more campy aspects of the Batman TV series which followed several years later.
Stars: Dal McKennon, Johnny Holiday
Votes: 137
88. Whiplash (1960–1961)
30 min | Western
The story of American Christopher Cobb and his foundation of Australia's first coach-line, which he established in the colony of New South Wales, Australia.
Stars: Peter Graves, Tony Wickert, Robert Tudawali, Phillip Ross
Votes: 89
89. Q.T. Hush (1960– )
Animation, Family, Crime
Hush assisted Police Chief Muldoon in jailing criminals by transforming himself into a cigar smoking shadow named Quincy, who operated independently in tracking down clues. Featured ... See full summary »
Star: Dal McKennon
Votes: 51
90. The Case of the Dangerous Robin (1960– )
30 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Robin Scott is a wealthy, Oxford-educated freelance insurance investigator, skilled in karate and judo, who travels all over the world investigating claims made against insurance companies,... See full summary »
Stars: Jean Blake Fleming, Rick Jason, Walter Reed, Merry Anders
Votes: 57
91. The Best of the Post (1960– )
30 min | Drama
A syndicated anthology series adapted from stories published in the Saturday Evening Post magazine.
Stars: John Conte, Burt Douglas, Karl Swenson, Alan Lee
Votes: 34
92. The Nutty Squirrels Present (1960– )
6 min | Animation
The Nutty Squirrels present cartoons from around the world.
Votes: 10
93. Reading Out Loud (1960– )
History
Famous people read favorite literary selections aloud to a small group of children, often relatives of the reader. In 1960, Virginia Winslow Hopper Mathews created the children's TV series ... See full summary »
Stars: Jackie Robinson, Rachel Robinson, David Robinson, Sharon Robinson
94. Mister Ed (1961–1966)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
The misadventures of a wisecracking talking horse and his human owner.
Stars: Allan Lane, Alan Young, Connie Hines, Mister Ed
Votes: 4,663
only syndicated in first season (spring 1961), then picked up by CBS.
95. 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
96. 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: 266
97. Ripcord (1961–1963)
30 min | Adventure
A skydiver and a pilot, on their private airplane, are placed in unusual situations where their special skills and abilities are needed, leading them on exciting adventures from chasing dangerous criminals to performing difficult rescues.
Stars: Larry Pennell, Ken Curtis, Shug Fisher, Paul Comi
Votes: 179
98. Hollywood Hist-o-Rama (1961– )
5 min | Documentary, Biography
This syndicated series used still pictures and narration to chronicle the careers of motion picture performers, directors, and producers.
Votes: 139
99. Everglades! (1961–1962)
30 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
In this syndicated series, Lincoln Vail was a local law enforcement official patrolling the wilderness area in his airboat. He had frequent dealings with the local Seminoles and worked diligently to protect the wildlife.
Stars: Ron Hayes, Gordon Casell, Steve Brodie, Mala Powers
Votes: 92
100. The Porter Wagoner Show (1961–2016)
Comedy, Music
Porter Wagoner's long-running musical variety show that launched the career of Dolly Parton.
Stars: Porter Wagoner, Speck Rhodes, Mack Magaha, Don Howser
Votes: 83
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