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101. PBS NewsHour (1975– )
TV-G | 60 min | News
PBS NewsHour is an news show which shows news updates.
Stars: Judy Woodruff, Gwen Ifill, Jim Lehrer, Amna Nawaz
Votes: 508
102. Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion (1950)
Passed | 80 min | Adventure, Comedy
Two Brooklyn wrestling promoters go to French Algeria in search of a famous Algerian wrestler but accidentally end-up in the French Foreign Legion.
Director: Charles Lamont | Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Patricia Medina, Walter Slezak
Votes: 3,126
103. The Van Dyke Show (1988)
30 min | Comedy
Matt and his retired Broadway star dad in a Pennsylvania playhouse. Matt's wife, Chris, mediates between them, alongside key characters like Doc Sterling, Jillian, and Eric.
Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Barry Van Dyke, Kari Lizer, Maura Tierney
Votes: 57
104. Richard Pryor... Here and Now (1983 TV Special)
R | 83 min | Documentary, Comedy
Part live stand-up performance, part documentary, this film is one of comedian Richard Pryor's later stand-up performances. As foul-mouthed as ever, Pryor touches on most of the same topics as in his previous live shows.
Director: Richard Pryor | Stars: Richard Pryor, Paul Mooney
Votes: 2,450 | Gross: $16.16M
105. The Chris Rock Show (1997–2000)
TV-MA | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
America's funniest comedian in a less than PC setting. It's hilarious !
Stars: Chris Rock, Grandmaster Flash, Monteria Ivey, Wanda Sykes
Votes: 807
106. Bill Cosby: Himself (1983)
PG | 105 min | Documentary, Comedy
A concert film in which Bill Cosby discusses weekends, raising children, dentists, and many other situations.
Director: Bill Cosby | Star: Bill Cosby
Votes: 3,694
107. The Paul O'Grady Show (2004–2015)
45 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Paul O'Grady and star guests liven up teatime with comedy and chat.
Stars: Paul O'Grady, Charlotte Ellen Price, Melanie Sykes, Ramon Christian
Votes: 465
108. Robin Williams: Weapons of Self Destruction (2009 TV Special)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Comedy
The master comedian performs in Washington DC and gives his wry observations about life, politics and his health.
Director: Marty Callner | Star: Robin Williams
Votes: 3,515
109. Jim Carrey: Unnatural Act (1991 TV Special)
46 min | Comedy
Jim explores multiple aspects of life including religion, marriage and his own sanity.
Director: Michael French | Stars: Jim Carrey, Leayanne Connolly, Wayne Flemming, Jacquie Holroyd
Votes: 852
110. Vicki! (1992–1994)
Talk-Show
Vicki Lawrence discuss topics with celebrities in this 1990s talk show.
Stars: Vicki Lawrence, Carol Burnett, Alley Mills, Betty White
Votes: 216
111. Poné a Francella (2001–2002)
60 min | Comedy, Romance
Several sketches performed by Guillermo Francella
Stars: Guillermo Francella, Gabriel Goity, René Bertrand, Mariana Briski
Votes: 598
112. Chris Rock: Never Scared (2004 TV Special)
Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary, Comedy
Are you ready for Rock? Actor/director/comedian Chris Rock performs a gut-busting set in his fourth HBO stand-up special taped before a live audience at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C.
Director: Joel Gallen | Stars: Chris Rock, Dionicio Chambers, Doug E. Fresh, Eric Edwards
Votes: 5,702
113. Paris Hilton's My New BFF (2008–2009)
Game-Show, Reality-TV
Potential members of the public are lined up to become Paris Hilton's new BFF.
Stars: Paris Hilton, Kayley Gable, Brittany Flickinger, Onch
Votes: 1,595
114. George Carlin: Back in Town (1996 TV Special)
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Comedy
George Carlin brings his comedy stylings to the Beacon theater in New York City. He rants about Abortion, The death penalty, prison farms, fart jokes, free floating hostility and words.
Director: Rocco Urbisci | Star: George Carlin
Votes: 3,555
115. The Jeselnik Offensive (2013)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Anthony Jeselnik has celebrity guests on his show, where they talk about political topics in their own way. And of course, Anthony Jeselnik acts offensive.
Stars: Anthony Jeselnik, T.J. Miller, Doug Benson, Kumail Nanjiani
Votes: 1,498
116. Whoopi Goldberg: Direct from Broadway (1985 TV Special)
75 min | Comedy, Documentary
Whoopi Goldberg in her original one-woman show
Director: Thomas Schlamme | Star: Whoopi Goldberg
Votes: 219
117. My Breakfast with Blassie (1983)
Not Rated | 60 min | Comedy
Comedian Andy Kaufman & professional wrestler Classy Freddie Blassie eat breakfast & discuss life.
Directors: Linda Lautrec, Johnny Legend, Mark Shepard | Stars: Andy Kaufman, Freddie Blassie, Laurie Burton, Linda Hirsch
Votes: 627
118. Chris Rock: Bigger & Blacker (1999 TV Special)
TV-MA | 65 min | Documentary, Comedy
Chris Rock's third HBO comedy special shows him performing his stand-up routine at Apollo Theater in Harlem.
Director: Keith Truesdell | Stars: Chris Rock, Slick Rick, Doug E. Fresh, Monteria Ivey
Votes: 7,527
119. The Rick Mercer Report (2004– )
30 min | Comedy
Rick Mercer travels around Canada giving a weekly satirical political commentary on the state of the country
Stars: Rick Mercer, Kathryn Greenwood, Patrick McKenna, Noah Ryan Scott
Votes: 875
120. Playboy Celebrity Centerfold: Jessica Hahn (1992 Video)
Unrated | 53 min | Documentary
She's come a long way from humble beginnings as a shy schoolgirl to toppling the religious empire of Jim Bakker, to becoming an overnight sensation. She's Jessica Hahn and she'll unveil everything in this bestselling video.
Director: Scott Allen | Stars: Jessica Hahn, Echo Johnson, Rock Cassetta, Roxxanne Hernandez
Votes: 260
121. Ricky Gervais Live: Animals (2003 TV Special)
Not Rated | 73 min | Comedy
Ricky Gervais entertains a live audience in his first stand-up routine.
Director: Dominic Brigstocke | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Stirling Gallacher
Votes: 5,185
122. Talkshow with Spike Feresten (2006–2009)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Late-night talk show hosted by former "Seinfeld" and "Simpsons" writer Spike Feresten in which guests deliver the monologue and participate in comedy sketches.
Stars: Spike Feresten, Geoff Witcher, Mary Mae, Joe Furey
Votes: 285
123. Martin Lawrence Live: Runteldat (2002)
R | 113 min | Documentary, Comedy
After undergoing a number of personal crises, a stand-up comic returns to the stage for a one-man show featuring stinging social commentary and very personal reflections about his life.
Director: David Raynr | Stars: Martin Lawrence, Nancy O'Dell, Paul Keeley, Art Cohan
Votes: 1,790 | Gross: $19.18M
124. The Factor (1996–2017)
60 min | News, Talk-Show
Fox News Channel news and talk show.
Stars: Bill O'Reilly, Laura Ingraham, Juan Williams, Lis Wiehl
Votes: 4,272
125. Michael & Michael Have Issues (2009)
Comedy
Best friends and collaborators for over 20 years, Michael Ian Black and Michael Showalter finally have their own TV show. There's just one problem: they are their own worst enemies.
Stars: Michael Showalter, Michael Ian Black, Kumail Nanjiani, Josh Pais
Votes: 805
126. 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, Stephen de Martin, David Wickenden, Ian Parkin
Votes: 2,712
127. Adam Devine's House Party (2013– )
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
Starring and hosted by Adam Devine ("Workaholics"), each episode of "Adam Devine's House Party" features scripted storylines and stand-up segments, and hosts an exciting lineup of up-and-coming talent.
Stars: Adam Devine, Page Romano, Amanda Cerny, Kyle Newacheck
Votes: 287
128. Good Ol' Freda (2013)
PG | 86 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A documentary in which Freda Kelly looks back at her career as lifelong secretary for The Beatles.
Director: Ryan White | Stars: Freda Kelly, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison
Votes: 2,116 | Gross: $0.14M
129. Van Dyke and Company (1976– )
60 min | Comedy
Short-lived show starring Dick Van Dyke and assorted guests. The show also featured a recurring segment about the dumbest family in the world.
Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Andy Kaufman, Bob Einstein, The L.A. Mime Company
Votes: 55
130. Britney Spears Live from Las Vegas (2001 TV Special)
90 min | Documentary, Music
Britney Spears dazzles television views as HBO presents a live broadcast of the Dream Within A Dream World Tour from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Director: Marty Callner | Stars: Britney Spears, Skip Dorsey, Jon Voight, Slam Hammett
Votes: 1,099
131. Louis C.K.: Shameless (2007 TV Special)
TV-MA | 56 min | Comedy
In his first one-hour special, comedy and television star Louis C.K. returns to HBO for an hour of no-holds-barred, adults-only stand-up comedy taped before a live audience at the Henry Fonda Theater in Los Angeles.
Director: Steven J. Santos | Star: Louis C.K.
Votes: 9,066
132. Ellen's Game of Games (2017–2021)
60 min | Game-Show
Contestants compete for prizes in a series of games based on The Ellen Show, for a chance to win $100,000.
Stars: Ellen DeGeneres, Stephen Boss, Rachel Marsh, Lacie Armstrong
Votes: 1,065
133. Paul Williams: Still Alive (2011)
PG-13 | 87 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy
A documentary about legendary songwriter and 70's icon Paul Williams.
Director: Stephen Kessler | Stars: Paul Williams, Warren Beatty, Robert Blake, Karen Carpenter
Votes: 984 | Gross: $0.04M
134. The Wright Stuff (2000–2018)
50 min | News, Talk-Show
Topical discussions, a daily newspaper review and a weekly television review on Fridays.
Stars: Matthew Wright, Eric Johnson, Kirsty Duffy, Anne Diamond
Votes: 338
135. Dick Van Dyke and the Other Woman (1969 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy, Music
An enchanting variety special which reunites Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore in song and dance. Numbers include "On The Other Hand", "Life Is Like A Situation Comedy", "Food Medley", "Do You Love Me?".
Director: Dean Whitmore | Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore, Melanie Alexander, Morey Amsterdam
Votes: 54
136. Robin Williams: An Evening at the Met (1986 TV Special)
65 min | Documentary, Comedy
In this hilarious stand up comedy, Robin Williams is energetic, witty and again hilarious. It's the number one stand up comedy of all time.
Director: Bruce Gowers | Star: Robin Williams
Votes: 1,596
137. Beyoncé Feat. Jay Z: Crazy in Love (2003 Music Video)
4 min | Music, Musical
Shawn Carter (Jay-Z) is in a car on Mission Road in L.A. As they approach the 4th Street bridge, Beyoncé Knowles (Beyoncé) is in the middle of the street. Beyoncé dances, Jay-Z raps, Beyoncé dances some more.
Director: Jake Nava | Stars: Carmit Bachar, Beyoncé, Jay-Z
Votes: 351
138. The Best of John Belushi (1985 Video)
60 min | Comedy
Compilation of SNL sketches including Samurai Deli, Star Trek - The Final Mission, The Luck of the Irish and Don Vito Corleone in group therapy.
Directors: Dave Wilson, James Signorelli, Tom Schiller | Stars: John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, Jane Curtin
Votes: 379
139. Saturday Night Live with Howard Cosell (1975–1976)
48 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Variety series starring ABC's famed sportscaster as host and broadcast from The Ed Sullivan Theater on Broadway.
Stars: Bill Murray, Howard Cosell, Christopher Guest, Brian Doyle-Murray
Votes: 76
140. Jeff Dunham's Very Special Christmas Special (2008 TV Special)
Not Rated | 85 min | Comedy
The multi-platinum selling comedian performs his first holiday-themed stand-up special with his friends.
Director: Michael Simon | Stars: Jeff Dunham, Brian Haner
Votes: 3,194
141. Kevin Pollak's Chat Show (2009–2019)
Talk-Show
Each week, Kevin Pollak and his cohosts/sidekicks interview famous people, friends, and guest in a casual, relaxed setting, with Kevin occasional impersonations, improv, and asking humorous trivia questions.
Stars: Kevin Pollak, Samm Levine, Wayne Federman, Paget Brewster
Votes: 392
142. George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head (1986 TV Special)
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Comedy
Legendary comedian George Carlin tackles some of his favorite subjects along with his brand of comedy and humor.
Director: Rocco Urbisci | Stars: George Carlin, Rick Ducommun, Anthony James, Vic Tayback
Votes: 1,869
143. Playboy Video Centerfold: Playmate of the Year Donna Edmondson (1987 Video)
Unrated | Documentary
Stars: Donna Edmondson, Jo Collins
Votes: 23
144. New York Stand-Up Show (2010–2013)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy
Chicks dig a British accent so either learn from the real deal or prepare to swoon when the Daily Show's John Oliver headlines his own series featuring wildly original stand-up sets from ... See full summary »
Stars: John Oliver, Hannibal Buress, Maria Bamford, Hari Kondabolu
Votes: 254
145. Emeril Live (1997– )
TV-G | 60 min | Talk-Show
Emeril Lagasse takes cooking to a whole new level preparing delicious food with a live band and special guests try the food. BAM!
Stars: Emeril Lagasse, Todd Warner, Malina Moye, Phillip Roebuck
Votes: 204
146. Sinbad: Brain Damaged (1991 TV Special)
Documentary, Comedy
The first HBO comedy special Sinbad headlined, it features his brand of clean comedy. Filmed before an audience at Morehouse College (Atlanta, GA).
Director: Chuck Vinson | Star: Sinbad
Votes: 133
147. The Frost Report (1966–1967)
30 min | Comedy
A comedy show written and staring various comedy pioneers including comedians who would go on to form the Two Ronnies and Monty Python.
Stars: David Frost, Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett, John Cleese
Votes: 80
148. Ricky Gervais: Out of England 2 - The Stand-Up Special (2010 TV Special)
TV-MA | 74 min | Comedy
Stand-up comedian Ricky Gervais in his second HBO special.
Director: John Moffitt | Star: Ricky Gervais
Votes: 2,532
149. Zach Galifianakis: Live at the Purple Onion (2006 TV Special)
Unrated | 90 min | Documentary, Comedy
A master of the one-liner with an absurd rambling style, Zach's sharp, resonating humor makes his show at the famed Purple Onion in San Francisco one of the funniest performances in recent comedy.
Director: Michael Blieden | Stars: Zach Galifianakis, Joe Wagner, Brian Unger, Thomas Anthony Jegaraj
Votes: 4,225
150. Foley & McColl: This Way Up (2005 TV Movie)
30 min | Comedy
Director: Ed Bye | Stars: Sean Foley, Hamish McColl, Simon Callow, Jerry Hall
Votes: 54