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51. Murder at the Vanities (1934)
Passed | 89 min | Crime, Music, Musical
A homicide detective with an eye for the ladies, investigating a murder in Earl Carroll's Vanities, allows the music revue to continue during the investigation.
Director: Mitchell Leisen | Stars: Carl Brisson, Victor McLaglen, Jack Oakie, Kitty Carlisle
Votes: 976
52. Unexpected Business (2021– )
104 min | Reality-TV
A variety show in which Cha Tae Hyun and Jo In Sung transform into the bosses of a supermarket. The show will give these two men, who have lived their whole lives in the city, a chance to ... See full summary »
Stars: Zo In-sung, Cha Tae-hyun, Nam Joo-hyuk, Park Byeong-eun
Votes: 124
53. Square One Television (1987–1992)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Music
A kids anthology show that humorously illustrates various elements of mathematics.
Stars: Joe Howard, Larry Cedar, Cynthia Darlow, Beverly Mickins
Votes: 686
54. The At-Home Variety Show (2020)
TV-14 | Short, Comedy, Talk-Show
Seth MacFarlane and other celebrities entertain the viewers with short sketches and musical parodies as a way of offering support to essential workers and communities in need during the global health crisis.
Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Alex Pressley, Fred Armisen, Jenny Hagel
Votes: 57
55. Eat Bulaga (1979–2024)
PG | Action, Comedy, Family
Eat Bulaga is a noontime variety show in the Philippines produced by TVJ Productions, Inc. and aired on TV5. The show broadcasts from the TV5 Media Center in Mandaluyong City. Eat Bulaga. ... See full summary »
Stars: Vic Sotto, Tito Sotto, Joel de Leon, Joey De Leon
Votes: 131
56. 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: 524
57. Turn-on (1969– )
30 min | Comedy
A satire of sex, politics, and everything else, splattered across the screen at blinding speed. One producer called it "A visual, comedic, sensory assault involving animation, videotape, stop-action film, electronic distortion, computer."
Stars: Teresa Graves, Bonnie Boland, Hamilton Camp, Maxine Greene
Votes: 129
58. Sábado gigante (1986–2015)
Unrated | 240 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show
A Spanish-language variety show that brings musicians, comedians, and the audience together for 4 hours on Saturday night.
Stars: Don Francisco, Veronica Milagros, Gerardito Fernandez, John B. Gondos
Votes: 164
59. The Red Skelton Hour (1951–1971)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy
A comedy-themed variety show, hosted by the popular comedian Red Skelton. It run with no interruption from 1951 to 1971. From 1956 to 1962, the show's head writer was Sherwood Schwartz, who... See full summary »
Stars: Red Skelton, David Rose and His Orchestra, Art Gilmore, Tom Hansen Dancers
Votes: 1,392
60. 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
61. 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: 309
62. The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950–1955)
60 min | Comedy, Romance
This was a Colgate-sponsored comedy hour that featured many notable comedians and entertainers of the era as guest stars.
Stars: Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Al Goodman, Eddie Cantor
Votes: 591
63. The Bay City Rollers Show (1978–1979)
60 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
A Sid and Marty Krofft ensemble show similar to the earlier Krofft Supershow, with the Bay City Rollers as the musicians.
Stars: Bay City Rollers, Billie Hayes, Jay Robinson, Billy Barty
Votes: 81
64. 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
65. Dance Fever (1979–1987)
30 min | Game-Show, Music
Lotsa dancin', disco music 'n tight pants!
Stars: Deney Terrio, Motion, Freeman King, Charlie O'Donnell
Votes: 150
66. Muppets Tonight (1996–1998)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Kermit the Frog, Clifford and friends struggle to put on a weekly TV variety show.
Stars: Dave Goelz, Kevin Clash, Bill Barretta, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 2,134
67. The Jenny McCarthy Show (1997– )
TV-14 | Comedy, Music
Various sketch comedy performed by blonde bombshell and ex playboy bunny Jenny McCarthy, with various musical guests.
Stars: Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, H. Jon Benjamin, Jack Plotnick, Paul Greenberg
Votes: 163
68. The Garry Moore Show (1958–1967)
60 min | Comedy, Family
Variety show hosted by Garry Moore with famous guests.
Stars: Garry Moore, The George Becker Singers, The Ernie Flatt Dancers, Durward Kirby
Votes: 144
69. Playboy After Dark (1969–1970)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Hugh Hefner hosts a party at his home with celebrity guests.
Stars: Hugh Hefner, Nanci Roberts, Chris Cranston, Bill Cosby
Votes: 117
70. Naisu no mori: The First Contact (2005)
150 min | Comedy, Fantasy
An outrageous collection of surreal, short attention span non-sequiturs largely revolving around Guitar Brother, his randy older sibling, and the pair's portly Caucasian brother.
Directors: Katsuhito Ishii, Hajime Ishimine, Shunichirô Miki | Stars: Andrew Alfieri, Hideaki Anno, Moyoco Anno, Tadanobu Asano
Votes: 2,731
71. 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: 1,071
72. Stars in Their Eyes (1990–2015)
50 min | Family, Game-Show, Music
Musical talent show in which amateur lookalikes and soundalikes impersonate their favourite singing stars.
Stars: Matthew Kelly, Cat Deeley, Leslie Crowther, Sally Lindsay
Votes: 197
73. Opportunity Knocks (1956–1990)
Comedy, Game-Show
A long-running ITV talent show hosted by Hughie Green, providing showcases for names such as Paul Daniels and Frank Carson. The series was revived on the BBC in the 1980s, hosted by Bob Monkhouse and former winner Les Dawson.
Stars: Hughie Green, Bob Monkhouse, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Les Dawson
Votes: 62
74. The Danny Kaye Show (1963–1967)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Primary focus on the multi-talented Kaye - singing and dancing his way through comedy skits and monologues - assisted by semi-regular guests, singers, dancers and orchestra.
Stars: Danny Kaye, Sally Stevens, Harvey Korman, Joyce Van Patten
Votes: 211
75. 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: 368
76. Pink Lady (1980)
60 min | Comedy, Music
A musical variety show starring a popular Japanese musical duo and their comedian sidekick/translator.
Stars: Keiko Masuda, Mie, Jeff Altman, Cheri Steinkellner
Votes: 138
77. Monica Z (2013)
111 min | Biography, Drama, Music
The world famous Swedish jazz singer, actress and icon Monica Zetterlund's life through stardom and hardship.
Director: Per Fly | Stars: Edda Magnason, Sverrir Gudnason, Kjell Bergqvist, Vera Vitali
Votes: 4,331
78. The Flintstone Comedy Show (1980–1981)
TV-Y | 10 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Fred and Barney have new positions as police officers, Wilma and Betty have jobs as newspaper reporters at The Bedrock Gazette with Captain Caveman. Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm are teenagers and ... See full summary »
Stars: Mel Blanc, Henry Corden, Jean Vander Pyl, Russi Taylor
Votes: 296
79. Flirtation Walk (1934)
Passed | 97 min | Musical
Musical-romance with Powell as private in Hawaii involved with general's daughter Keeler. Break up to avoid scandal but reunite years later when he produces play at West Point starring her.
Director: Frank Borzage | Stars: Dick Powell, Ruby Keeler, Pat O'Brien, Ross Alexander
Votes: 878
80. The Ford Television Theatre (1952–1957)
30 min | Drama
This show started in New York City, with Broadway actors and actresses. It then moved to Hollywood, California, where Hollywood actors and actresses headed the cast.
Stars: Philip Carey, Laraine Day, Willis Bouchey, Thomas Mitchell
Votes: 276
81. Hey Hey It's Saturday (1971–2010)
120 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Music
Hosted by Daryl Somers, Hey Hey was a variety show, featuring sketches, performances, a talent show of sorts, and an array of celebrity guests, ranging from Australian television stars, to actors in big Hollywood blockbuster movies.
Stars: Ian 'Molly' Meldrum, Daryl Somers, Russell Gilbert, Livinia Nixon
Votes: 280
82. OTT (1982)
52 min | Animation, Comedy, Music
A late night risqué sketch show featuring most of the TISWAS team, designed to appeal to the large adult audience of the children's Saturday morning show. Critically slated, it ran to just one series.
Stars: Lenny Henry, Chris Tarrant, Bob Carolgees, Helen Atkinson Wood
Votes: 48
83. This Is Tom Jones (1969–1971)
60 min | Documentary, Music
A typical variety show featuring music by both guests and the host. Interspersed were comedy segments often by Ace Trucking Company which featured rising talents Fred Williard and Patti Deutsch.
Stars: Tom Jones, The Mike Sammes Singers, Sue Glover, Sunny Leslie
Votes: 119
84. Viva Variety (1997–1999)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Pseudo-European variety show with all the trimmings. Mr. and (the former) Mrs. Laupin and their dimwitted more-American-than-American sidekick Johnny Blue-jeans team up to bring their "... See full summary »
Stars: Thomas Lennon, Kerri Kenney, Michael Ian Black, Mira Tzur
Votes: 349
85. The Sonny and Cher Show (1976–1977)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Cher and Sonny Bono starred in this quintessentially '70's TV comedy/variety show. Sonny and Cher's hit songs featured prominently on the show, as they would often sing and perform them between short skits.
Stars: Sonny Bono, Cher, Jack L. Harrell, Ted Zeigler
Votes: 496
86. 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: 165
87. Christmas in Tahoe (2021 TV Movie)
TV-G | 83 min | Drama, Romance
Follows Claire, an aspiring talent booker, as feelings come back between her and her boyfriend after she asks him to be her big act at her family's hotel and casino, and realizes that they might need each other more than they remembered.
Director: Robert Lieberman | Stars: Laura Osnes, Kyle Selig, Pat Monahan, George Lopez
Votes: 1,310
88. The Hollywood Revue of 1929 (1929)
Passed | 130 min | Comedy, Music
An all-star revue featuring MGM contract players.
Directors: Charles Reisner, Christy Cabanne, Norman Houston | Stars: Conrad Nagel, Jack Benny, John Gilbert, Norma Shearer
Votes: 2,257
89. The Richard Pryor Show (1977)
60 min | Comedy
An American comedy series hosted by comedian Richard Pryor
Stars: Richard Pryor, Robin Williams, Edie McClurg, Jimmy Martinez
Votes: 463
90. The Johnny Cash Show (1969–1971)
60 min | Music
Johnny Cash and his wife, June Carter Cash, were hosts of this Country and Western themed variety show. Comedians Hope, Crosby, Minnie Pearl, and others perform skits. Musical acts as diverse as Louis Armstrong to The Monkees perform.
Stars: Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, The Statler Brothers, The Tennessee Three
Votes: 280
91. London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder (2012 TV Special)
352 min | Documentary, Family, Game-Show
The world's best all-round sporting event returns in 2012, this time in London, and England's capital has a lot in store.
Director: Danny Boyle | Stars: Kirstie Abbott, Afia Abusham, Sarah Jane Adams, Nona Ahamat
Votes: 3,229
92. 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: 134
93. Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters (1980–1982)
60 min | Music
Country music-variety series starring country superstar Barbara Mandrell and her sisters, Louise, and Irlene.
Stars: Barbara Mandrell, Louise Mandrell, Irlene Mandrell, The Krofft Puppets
Votes: 159
94. Surcos (1951)
104 min | Crime, Drama
The struggles of a Spanish family as it emigrates from the country to Madrid circa 1950.
Director: José Antonio Nieves Conde | Stars: Luis Peña, María Asquerino, Francisco Arenzana, Marisa de Leza
Votes: 811
95. Thousands Cheer (1943)
Passed | 125 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
Acrobat Eddie Marsh is in the army now. His first act is to become friendly with Kathryn Jones, the colonel's pretty daughter. Their romance hits a few snags, including disapproval from her... See full summary »
Director: George Sidney | Stars: Kathryn Grayson, Gene Kelly, Mary Astor, John Boles
Votes: 1,198
96. The Jay Leno Show (2009–2010)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
The former "Tonight Show" host moves from late night to prime time in this talk show.
Stars: Kevin Eubanks, Jay Leno, Mikey Day, Ross Mathews
Votes: 2,132
97. You've Been Framed! (1990–2022)
30 min | Documentary, Comedy, Family
Viewers' clips show, where those watching can earn money if their various video accidents are shown. Originally presented by Jeremy Beadle, later presenters included Lisa Riley and Harry Hill.
Stars: Harry Hill, Jonathan Wilkes, Jeremy Beadle, Lisa Riley
Votes: 1,157
98. Cartoon Cartoon Fridays (2000–2006)
Animation, Short, Action
Every Friday night, your favorite Cartoon Cartoon stars get together to present four hours of Cartoon Network's newest Cartoon Cartoons. With a different cartoon host every week, you never quite know what's going to happen.
Stars: Lionel Wilson, Tom Clark, Tommy Snider, Jeff Bennett
Votes: 195
99. The Bob Hope Show (1950– )
60 min | Comedy, Family, Talk-Show
The Bob Hope Show hosted by Bob Hope.
Stars: Bob Hope, Les Brown, Les Brown and His Band of Renown, Peter Leeds
Votes: 263
100. Out of Control (1984–1985)
TV-G | 30 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Dave and his friends host this zany sketch comedy variety show for kids.
Stars: Dave Coulier, Diz McNally, Marty Schiff, David Stenstrom
Votes: 155