Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "television-history"

1. Joy (I) (2015)

PG-13 | 124 min | Biography, Drama

Joy is the story of the title character, who rose to become founder and matriarch of a powerful family business dynasty.

Director: David O. Russell | Stars: Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Bradley Cooper, Edgar Ramírez

Votes: 145,806 | Gross: $56.45M

2. Being the Ricardos (2021)

R | 131 min | Biography, Drama

Follows Lucy and Desi as they face a crisis that could end their careers--and another that could end their marriage.

Director: Aaron Sorkin | Stars: Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem, J.K. Simmons, Nina Arianda

Votes: 44,746

3. Jackie (V) (2016)

R | 100 min | Biography, Drama

Following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy fights through grief and trauma to regain her faith, console her children, and define her husband's historic legacy.

Director: Pablo Larraín | Stars: Natalie Portman, Peter Sarsgaard, Greta Gerwig, Billy Crudup

Votes: 83,503 | Gross: $13.96M

4. Nolly (2023)

45 min | Biography, Drama

Exploring the reign, and fall from grace, of the inimitable British soap star, Noele Gordon.

Stars: Helena Bonham Carter, Con O'Neill, Augustus Prew, Antonia Bernath

Votes: 2,455

5. Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005)

PG | 93 min | Biography, Drama, History

Broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow looks to bring down Senator Joseph McCarthy.

Director: George Clooney | Stars: David Strathairn, George Clooney, Patricia Clarkson, Jeff Daniels

Votes: 101,363 | Gross: $31.56M

6. Quiz (2020– )

TV-14 | 49 min | Crime, Drama, History

'Quiz' tells the story of Charles Ingram, a former British army major who caused a major scandal after being caught cheating his way to winning £1 million on the game show 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?'

Stars: Matthew Macfadyen, Sian Clifford, Mark Bonnar, Aisling Bea

Votes: 8,018

7. Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018)

PG-13 | 95 min | Documentary, Biography, History

An exploration of the life, lessons, and legacy of iconic children's television host Fred Rogers.

Director: Morgan Neville | Stars: Fred Rogers, Margaret Whitmer, Tom Junod, Joanne Rogers

Votes: 27,137 | Gross: $22.84M

8. Lucy and Desi (2022)

PG | 103 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy

This film will explore the rise of comedian icon Lucille Ball, her relationship with Desi Arnaz, and how their groundbreaking sitcom I Love Lucy forever changed Hollywood, cementing her legacy long after her death in 1989.

Director: Amy Poehler | Stars: Lucie Arnaz, Bette Midler, Carol Burnett, Laura Laplaca

Votes: 3,028

9. The Late Shift (1996 TV Movie)

R | 95 min | Comedy, Drama

A dramatization of the rivalry between David Letterman and Jay Leno over which of them would succeed Johnny Carson as the host of "The Tonight Show".

Director: Betty Thomas | Stars: John Michael Higgins, Daniel Roebuck, Kathy Bates, Bob Balaban

Votes: 3,788

10. Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burt (2003 TV Movie)

90 min | Action, Biography, Comedy

When the Batmobile is stolen, Adam West and Burt Ward search for it while remembering their days as the stars of the Batman live action series.

Director: Paul A. Kaufman | Stars: Adam West, Burt Ward, Jack Brewer, Jason Marsden

Votes: 2,225

11. The Seinfeld Story (2004 TV Movie)

TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Documentary

The origins of the "Seinfeld" TV series.

Director: Morgan Sackett | Stars: Jason Alexander, Ty Copeman, Larry David, Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Votes: 389

12. The Andy Griffith Show Reunion: Back to Mayberry (2003 TV Special)

E | 60 min | Documentary, Comedy

Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Rodney Dillard, Don Knotts sat in their court room set where the show was made. They talked about the show and how the show affected their lives and how others ... See full summary »

Directors: Eamon Harrington, John Watkin | Stars: Frances Bavier, Aneta Corsaut, Rodney Dillard, Elinor Donahue

Votes: 96

13. The Designing Women Reunion (2003 TV Movie)

66 min | Comedy, Documentary

This five principal original cast members (plus a handful of recurring guests) from the popular sitcom Designing Women (1986) reunite for the first time since 1991 to reminisce and discuss the show.

Director: Harry Thomason | Stars: Delta Burke, Dixie Carter, Annie Potts, Jean Smart

Votes: 93

14. Daydream Believers: The Monkees Story (2000 TV Movie)

PG-13 | 92 min | Biography, Drama, Music

The story of the Pre-Fab Four and their fight to be taken seriously as musicians.

Director: Neill Fearnley | Stars: George Stanchev, L.B. Fisher, Jeff Geddis, Aaron Lohr

Votes: 1,010

15. The Nanny Reunion: A Nosh to Remember (2004 TV Special)

60 min | Comedy, Documentary

Fran Drescher hosts a dinner at her house to welcome back the "Nanny" cast to watch clips, outtakes, and home movies from the show and reminisce about the series' run.

Director: Peter Marc Jacobson | Stars: Fran Drescher, Charles Shaughnessy, Daniel Davis, Lauren Lane

Votes: 215

16. Surviving Gilligan's Island: The Incredibly True Story of the Longest Three Hour Tour in History (2001 TV Movie)

100 min | Comedy, Drama

A fun behind-the-scenes look into the 60's television series, "Gilligan's Island."

Director: Paul A. Kaufman | Stars: Dawn Wells, Russell Johnson, Bob Denver, Kristen Dalton

Votes: 551

17. The Movie Orgy (2009)

420 min | Documentary, History

A montage of 1950s B-movies, TV shows & vintage commercials create a nostalgic collage about aliens & monsters attacking America.

Director: Joe Dante | Stars: Ann-Margret, Ngo Dinh Diem, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Groucho Marx

Votes: 205

18. Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession (2004 TV Movie)

R | 122 min | Documentary, Biography, History

The story of Z Channel, one of the first U.S. pay cable stations and its programming chief, Jerry Harvey. Debuting in 1974 in LA, their eclectic slate of movies became a prime example of the untapped power of cable television.

Director: Xan Cassavetes | Stars: Jerry Harvey, Chuck Ross, Timothy Ryerson, Bob Strock

Votes: 1,699

19. Pioneers of Television (2008–2019)

TV-PG | 55 min | Documentary, History

A documentary series focusing on the legends that helped launched TV and left lasting impression on sitcoms, talk shows, variety shows and game shows in television's early years.

Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Phyllis Diller, Betty White, Florence Henderson

Votes: 255

20. History of the Sitcom (2021)

TV-14 | 45 min | Documentary, History

Examines how sitcoms have evolved to reflect the changing face of American families.

Stars: Jason Alexander, Tracy Morgan, Emily St. James, Lorraine Ali

Votes: 452

21. Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love (2023 TV Special)

84 min | Comedy, Reality-TV

It showcases Carol's close friends, colleagues, and admirers for a night of musical performances and tributes.

Director: Paul Miller | Stars: Kristen Wiig, Charlize Theron, Marisa Tomei, Steve Carell

Votes: 260

22. Recorder: The Marion Stokes Project (2019)

Unrated | 87 min | Documentary, Biography, History

For over 30 years, Marion Stokes obsessively and privately recorded American television news 24 hours a day filling 70,000 VHS tapes, capturing wars, talk shows and commercials that show us how television shaped the world of today.

Director: Matt Wolf | Stars: Anne Stokes Hochberg, Frank Hollman, Tom Keenan, Anna Lofton

Votes: 570

23. Funny Business (1992– )

50 min | Comedy, Documentary

An examination of the art of comedy and the styles and techniques of some of the world's greatest comedians.

Stars: Bill Hicks, Hugh Armstrong, Luke Sorba, Daryl Webster

Votes: 95

24. The Fools on the Hill (1986 TV Movie)

99 min | Drama

This is a dramatisation of the events surrounding the opening night of British television on November 2, 1936 at Alexandra Place in London. It was produced to commemorate its 50th anniversary. The characters are both real and fictional.

Director: David Giles | Stars: Shaughan Seymour, Nicholas Farrell, Caroline Embling, Nicola King

Votes: 18

25. Hey, Hey, It's the Monkees (1997 TV Movie)

60 min | Comedy, Music

This reunion special of all four original Monkees aired on ABC in the format of an hour-long episode of their 1960s TV series, the premise being that the show never ceased production (... See full summary »

Director: Michael Nesmith | Stars: Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork

Votes: 211

26. The Golden Girls: Their Greatest Moments (2003 TV Movie)

90 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music

This 90-minute special aired on the Lifetime network in June 2003 served as a reunion show for 3 of the 4 Golden Girls. This show has clips from the girls' favorite moments from the show, ... See full summary »

Stars: Bea Arthur, Rue McClanahan, Betty White, Estelle Getty

Votes: 148

27. Casting By (2012)

TV-14 | 89 min | Documentary, Biography

The surprising, never-before-told tale of the indispensable yet unsung Casting Director - Iconoclasts whose keen eye, exquisite taste and gut instincts redefined Hollywood.

Director: Tom Donahue | Stars: Deborah Aquila, Risa Bramon Garcia, Ellen Chenoweth, Marion Dougherty

Votes: 1,638 | Gross: $0.01M

28. Best of 50's Comedy (1990 Video)

Not Rated | 30 min | Documentary, Short, Comedy

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Stars: Jack Benny, Milton Berle, Jackie Cooper, Jimmy Durante

29. ABC's Silver Anniversary Celebration (1978 TV Special)

240 min | Comedy, Music

Past and present stars of the American Broadcasting Company gather to celebrate the networks 25th anniversary.

Director: Perry Rosemond | Stars: Edie Adams, Julie Andrews, Michael Ansara, Edward Asner

Votes: 22

30. Television (1988– )

Documentary, History

An overview of the history of television from its earliest days to modern times.

Stars: Edwin Newman, Larry Gelbart, Fred W. Friendly, Barbara Corday

Votes: 42

31. Done the Impossible: The Fans' Tale of 'Firefly' and 'Serenity' (2006 Video)

Not Rated | 79 min | Documentary

Firefly and Serenity have grown beyond the genius of Joss Whedon. The words Firefly and Browncoat have come to symbolize a sense of community, family, and believing that the impossible can ... See full summary »

Directors: Tony Hadlock, Jason Heppler, Jeremy Neish, Jared Nelson, Brian Wiser | Stars: Morena Baccarin, Kevin Bachelder, Adam Baldwin, Michael Boretz

Votes: 750

32. The Mongols (1973)

92 min | Adventure, Drama, History

A director of a television series on the history of cinema, who has been grappling with the screenplay of his first feature film, receives an assignment to oversee the installation of a ... See full summary »

Director: Parviz Kimiavi | Stars: Fahimeh Rastkar, Parviz Kimiavi, Agha Seyed ali Mirza Sajadi, Ali Mirza

Votes: 220

33. 50 Years of Star Trek (2016 TV Movie)

84 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi

This documentary celebrates the 50th anniversary of Star Trek, providing interviews with cast and crew members about the series' legacy, as well as the last filmed interview with Leonard Nimoy.

Director: Ian Roumain | Stars: J.J. Abrams, Mark A. Altman, John Barrowman, Robert Beltran

Votes: 235

34. Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles (2014)

PG-13 | 91 min | Documentary, Biography

A look at the life and work of the great theatre, radio and film artist.

Director: Chuck Workman | Stars: Orson Welles, Simon Callow, Christopher Welles, Joanne Hill Styles

Votes: 974 | Gross: $0.02M

35. Salute to Sir Lew - The Master Showman (1975 TV Movie)

Documentary, Biography

An All-Star salute to Sir Lew Grade, featuring the last public performance by John Lennon.

Director: Dave Wilson | Stars: Lew Grade, Dave Allen, Julie Andrews, Ann-Margret

Votes: 50

36. Amos 'n' Andy: Anatomy of a Controversy (1983 TV Movie)

60 min | Documentary

The history of the television version of "Amos and Andy" and the public outcry to cancel it.

Director: Stanley Sheff | Stars: George Kirby, Freeman F. Gosden, Charles J. Correll, Tim Moore

Votes: 116

37. Television Under the Swastika (1999 TV Movie)

55 min | Documentary, History, Sport

A history of Nazi television programming and technology, from 1935 to 1944.

Director: Michael Kloft | Stars: Ursula Beutel-Patschke, Eugen Hadamovsky, Adolf Heuser, Kurt Hinzmann

Votes: 127

38. NBC 60th Anniversary Celebration (1986 TV Special)

180 min | Documentary

A cavalcade of NBC stars gather to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the network, culminating in the unveiling of the new (and current) network logo, the six-feathered peacock.

Director: Clark Jones | Stars: Debbie Allen, Steve Allen, Fran Allison, Harry Anderson

Votes: 61

39. Route 66: Return to the Road with Martin Milner (1998 Video)

158 min | Documentary, History

Thirty years after the ending of his famous TV series, Martin Milner once again climbs into a classic red Corvette and drives down Route 66, the "Mother Road", from Chicago to Los Angeles.

Director: John Paget | Star: Martin Milner

Votes: 26

40. A Tour of the White House (1962 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary

Mrs. Kennedy provided a masterful, authoritative, knowledgeable tour of the various historical artifiacts furnishing 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, "the people's house", its interior design and ... See full summary »

Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: Charles Collingwood, Jacqueline Kennedy, John F. Kennedy

Votes: 104

41. Harry Hill's World of TV (2020)

30 min | Documentary, Comedy

Without any formal training whatsoever, the multi-award winning comedian takes the lid off television history by demonstrating what it takes to make each of the main television genres.

Star: Harry Hill

Votes: 61

42. Dreams Rewired (2015)

Not Rated | 88 min | Documentary, History, News

'Every age thinks it's the modern age...'

Directors: Manu Luksch, Martin Reinhart, Thomas Tode | Star: Tilda Swinton

Votes: 139

43. NBC 75th Anniversary Special (2002 TV Special)

180 min | Family

A celebration of NBC's 75 year history, featuring clips of special moments.

Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller | Stars: Barbara Eden, Bill Daily, Barbara Feldon, Laura Innes

Votes: 170

44. Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (2002 TV Movie)

93 min | Documentary

The history of the irreverent "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" and the content battles it fought with its television network.

Director: Maureen Muldaur | Stars: Joan Baez, Jack Benny, David Bianculli, Allan Blye

Votes: 296

45. Hey, Hey We're the Monkees (1997 TV Movie)

70 min | Documentary, Comedy, History

Documentary focusing The Monkees, the 1960s pop group originally created for a TV sitcom. Interviews with the band members, the show's creators, and musical collaborators and peers are featured.

Director: Alan Boyd | Stars: The Monkees, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork

Votes: 120

46. By Sidney Lumet (2015)

103 min | Documentary

In a never-before-seen interview filmed in 2008, three years before his death, Sidney Lumet discusses his life and career.

Director: Nancy Buirski | Star: Sidney Lumet

Votes: 454

47. Class Dismissed: How TV Frames the Working Class (2005 Video)

62 min | Documentary

Based on the forthcoming book by Pepi Leistyna, Class Dismissed navigates the steady stream of narrow working class representations from American television's beginnings to today's sitcoms,... See full summary »

Director: Loretta Alper | Stars: Stanley Aronowitz, Edward Asner, Roseanne Barr, George W. Bush

Votes: 70

48. CBS at 75 (2003 TV Special)

150 min | Documentary

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Directors: Louis J. Horvitz, Chuck Workman | Stars: Alan Alda, John Amos, Loni Anderson, Lucie Arnaz

Votes: 117

49. Batmania from Comics to Screen (1989 Video)

48 min | Documentary

Documentary that follows the story of Batman starting with comic conception and up until 1989 big screen success.

Director: James Gordon | Stars: Lewis Wilson, Douglas Croft, J. Carrol Naish, Robert Lowery

Votes: 18

50. American Scary (2006)

Not Rated | 91 min | Documentary, Comedy, Horror

"American Scary" is a 2006 documentary look at horror hosting in the USA.

Director: John E. Hudgens | Stars: Mike Price, Joseph Fotinos, George Chastain, James Morrow

Votes: 397