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1. Space Ghost Coast to Coast (1993–2012)
TV-14 | 15 min | Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Space Ghost, a superhero from a 1960s Hanna-Barbera cartoon, hosts his own talk show.
Stars: George Lowe, C. Martin Croker, Andy Merrill, Dave Willis
Votes: 7,758
2. 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: 1,562
3. 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
4. The Dean Martin Show (1965–1974)
TV-PG | Comedy, Music
Dean Martin hosts, with several celebrities as guests. There are musical acts and comedy sketches that break down comedy, racial, and sexual barriers all at the same time.
Stars: Dean Martin, The Dingaling Sisters, Ken Lane, Lou Jacobi
Votes: 1,431
5. Late Night with David Letterman (1982–1993)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Popular late-night comedy/talk-show with host David Letterman, interviewing famous guests.
Stars: David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Bill Wendell, Calvert DeForest
Votes: 4,995
6. The Rat Race (1960)
Not Rated | 105 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
An aspiring musician arrives in New York in search of fame and fortune. He soon meets a taxi dancer, moves in with her, and before too long a romance develops.
Director: Robert Mulligan | Stars: Tony Curtis, Debbie Reynolds, Jack Oakie, Kay Medford
Votes: 1,478 | Gross: $7.41M
7. Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins (1975)
R | 91 min | Comedy, Drama
Hapless driving instructor and former Gunnery Sergeant Rafferty, living in squalor near Hollywood, California, doesn't put up too much of a fight when two ladies hitch a ride and attempt to... See full summary »
Director: Dick Richards | Stars: Alan Arkin, Sally Kellerman, Mackenzie Phillips, Alex Rocco
Votes: 616
8. The Danny Thomas Hour (1967–1968)
60 min | Musical, Comedy, Drama
Thomas starred in the musical-variety and comedy episodes (many drawn from his earlier Make Room for Daddy (1953)) and hosted the more dramatic offerings.
Stars: Danny Thomas, Hans Conried, Van Johnson, Joe Besser
Votes: 111
9. The Joey Bishop Show (1967–1969)
90 min | Talk-Show
American talk show that had its first broadcast on ABC on April 17, 1967. It was hosted by Joey Bishop and featured Regis Philbin in his first ongoing role with national television exposure, as Bishop's sidekick/announcer.
Stars: Regis Philbin, Joey Bishop, Norm Crosby, Jan Murray
Votes: 222
10. The David Frost Show (1969–1972)
90 min | Talk-Show
American show featuring the popular British talk show host.
Stars: David Frost, Gerri Granger, Tiny Tim, Dana Valery
Votes: 248
11. The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956–1963)
60 min | Music
Dinah hosted this hour-long weekly for seven years. It featured Dinah and guest stars in a variety of songs, skits, production numbers. Also featured: her "See the USA in your Chevrolet" song and her warm kiss to all in conclusion.
Stars: Dinah Shore, Joel Aldred, Janet Blair, John Raitt
Votes: 242
12. Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon (1966– )
Not Rated | 1,290 min | News
The MDA Labor Day Telethon was an annual telethon held on Labor Day in the United States to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), which was founded in 1950 with hopes of gaining the American public's interest.
Stars: Jerry Lewis, Ed McMahon, Jack Jacobson, Tony Orlando
Votes: 135
13. The Bob Braun Show (1967–1984)
Talk-Show
This was a local Cincinnati, Ohio talk show hosted by Bob Braun, a Cincinnati personality. Bob Braun got his start as the sidekick for Ruth Lyons, another Cincinnati legend.
Stars: Bob Braun, Rob Reider, The Cliff Lash Orchestra, Nancy James
Votes: 156
14. The Frank Sinatra Show (1957–1960)
30 min | Drama, Music
Frank Sinatra hosts a variety show.
Stars: Frank Sinatra, John Angelo, Jesse White, Bing Crosby
Votes: 92
15. The Troy Cory Evening Show (1974–1978)
30 min | Talk-Show
Variety Talk Show, with well known guests.
Stars: Priscilla Cory, Troy Cory, Clint Walker, Alan Hale Jr.
Votes: 19
16. The Steve Lawrence Show (1965)
60 min
Stars: Steve Lawrence, Charles Nelson Reilly, Johnny Olson, The Ernie Flatt Dancers
17. Senior Prom (1958)
82 min | Musical
The story of a student who becomes a disc-star and finds romance.
Director: David Lowell Rich | Stars: Jill Corey, Paul Hampton, James Komack, Barbara Bostock
Votes: 84
18. Louis Prima: The Wildest! (1999)
90 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Director: Don McGlynn | Stars: Louis Prima, Sam Butera, Ron Cannatella, Frank Federico
Votes: 161
19. Hey Boy! Hey Girl! (1959)
Approved | 83 min | Musical
In Las Vegas, as band leader Louis Prima auditions female vocalists, Father Burton and parishioner Dorothy Spencer come to ask him to perform at their local church bazaar to raise money for... See full synopsis »
Director: David Lowell Rich | Stars: Louis Prima, Keely Smith, James Gregory, Henry Slate
Votes: 129
21. Joe Piscopo Live! (1987 TV Special)
60 min | Documentary, Comedy
Comedy concert of comedian Joe Piscopo.
Directors: David Grossman, Rocco Urbisci | Stars: Steven R. Bannister, Sam Butera, Steven Lambert, Pam Matteson
Votes: 10
22. Legends (2006– )
60 min | Documentary, Music
The story of the big names that have shaped the musical genres, plus an occasional stopgap for the new rock 'n' roll - comedy.
Stars: Lynne Seymour, Sean Carlsen, Clare Teal, Paul Morley
Votes: 26
23. The Spike Jones Show (1960–1961)
Comedy
Stars: Spike Jones, Helen Grayco, Lennie Weinrib, Bill Dana
24. The Continental Twist (1961)
76 min | Comedy, Musical
Sam Butera and the Witnesses perform several Twist numbers to save a small New Orleans nightclub and raise the bail to get Louis Prima out of jail.
Directors: Allan David, William J. Hole Jr. | Stars: Louis Prima, June Wilkinson, Sam Butera, Gertrude Michael
Votes: 69
25. Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon (1980 TV Special)
History
Stars: Willie Aames, Debbie Allen, Ray Anthony, Freddie Bell
26. Buona Sera in Las Vegas (1965 TV Movie)
Director: Reinhard Hauff | Stars: Louis Prima, Gia Maione, Sam Butera, The Witnesses
27. The Bob Hope Comedy Special (1965 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Carroll Baker, Les Brown, Sam Butera, Johnny Carson
28. An Evening with... (1965– )
30 min | Comedy, Music
Syndicated music show with a different singing star, or musical group, every week.
Stars: Julie London, Bobby Troup, Charo, Louis Prima
29. The Music Shop (1959– )
30 min | Music
Stars: Buddy Bregman, George Burns, Milton Berle, Bobby Darin
30. The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show (1962– )
30 min | Music
Stars: Tennessee Ernie Ford, Jim Lange, Anita Gordon, Dick Noel
31. Der Duft von Las Vegas (1965 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
Director: Michael Pfleghar | Stars: Julie London, Jane Russell, Vic Damone, Louis Prima
32. Louis Prima: In Person! (2010)
Documentary
LOUIS PRIMA: IN PERSON is a vibrant two hour special with full length performances from Louis Prima's storied career covering the years 1937 to 1971. Prima, on trumpet and vocals, is joined by singers Keely Smith and Gia Maione.
Stars: Louis Prima, Keely Smith, Sarah Spiegel, Sam Butera
Votes: 7
33. The Wildest (1958)
Approved | 15 min | Short, Music
This Universal musical short was filmed in Lake Tahoe and features the music of Louis Prima, Keely Smith, and Sam Butera and the Witnesses. There is an effort to use some added dialogue, ... See full summary »
Director: Will Cowan | Stars: Louis Prima, Keely Smith, Sam Butera
35.
The Danny Thomas Hour (1967–1968)
Episode:
America, I Love You
(1968)
60 min | Musical, Comedy, Drama
Danny duets with Polly Bergen "Crawdad Song." Andy Williams performs several numbers including "Holly" and "Lonely Street." Louis and his band do "High Society Blues." Everybody sings "America the Beautiful" and God Bless America."
Stars: Danny Thomas, Polly Bergen, Sam Butera, Van Johnson
36.
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956–1963)
Episode:
Episode #2.26
(1958)
Music
Director: Alan Handley | Stars: Joel Aldred, Sam Butera, The Harry Zimmerman Orchestra, Betty Hutton
37.
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956–1963)
Episode:
Jose Greco, Louis Prima & Keely Smith, Sam Butera & The Witnesses
(1959)
Music
Dinah reminisces about her TV career and welcomes show-stopping entertainers Louis Prima and Keely Smith and their musical group, Sam Butera and The Witnesses.
Directors: Bob Finkel, Dean Whitmore | Stars: Dinah Shore, Sam Butera, José Greco, Louis Prima
38.
The Joey Bishop Show (1967–1969)
Episode:
Episode #2.99
(1968)
Talk-Show
Stars: Beth Brickell, Sam Butera, Gia Maione, Louis Prima
39.
The Mike Douglas Show (1961–1982)
Episode:
Episode #10.136
(1971)
Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Sam Butera, Mike Douglas, Arte Johnson, Louise Lasser
40.
The Mike Douglas Show (1961–1982)
Episode:
Episode #11.154
(1972)
Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Bill Bixby, Sam Butera, Mike Douglas, Jack Klugman
41.
Space Ghost Coast to Coast (1993–2012)
Episode:
Hipster
(1997)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Space Ghost's identical twin brother, Chad, takes over the show and interviews The Millionaire and Sam Butera. Eventually, the police surround the studio and order Chad to come out with his... See full summary »
Stars: Michael Cudahy, Sam Butera, C. Martin Croker, Brad Abelle
Votes: 43
42.
The Spike Jones Show (1960–1961)
Episode:
Episode #1.5
(1961)
Comedy
Stars: Spike Jones, Helen Grayco, Sam Butera, Bill Dana
43.
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
Episode:
Episode #12.34
(1959)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Ed Sullivan, Scott Brady, Sam Butera, Claudia Cravey
44.
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
Episode:
Episode #12.35
(1959)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Ed Sullivan, Shelley Berman, Sam Butera, Jack Carter
45.
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
Episode:
Episode #13.36
(1960)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Ed Sullivan, Anita Bryant, Sam Butera, Larry Daniels
46.
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
Episode:
12th Anniversary Show featuring Louis Prima & Keely Smith, Sam Butera & the Witnesses, Connie Francis, Jay North, Wayne & Shuster, Victor Borge, the cast of the Broadway musical "Bye Bye Birdie" including Dick Van Dyke, Paul Lynde & Dick Gautier
(1960)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Ed Sullivan, Ray Bloch, Victor Borge, Sam Butera
47.
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
Episode:
Episode #16.3
(1962)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Ed Sullivan, Lee Allen, Maryse Begary, Sam Butera
48.
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
Episode:
Steve Allen, Jackie Mason, Louis Prima, Sergio Franchi, Sam Butera
(1962)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Ed Sullivan, Steve Allen, Acker Bilk, Sam Butera
49.
The Mike Douglas Show (1961–1982)
Episode:
Episode #10.218
(1971)
Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Sam Butera, Mike Douglas, José Feliciano, Marty Ingels
50.
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956–1963)
Episode:
Keely Smith, Louis Prima, Edie Adams, Ernie Kovacs, George Montgomery, Sam Butera & The Witnesses
(1957)
Music
Director: Bob Banner | Stars: Dinah Shore, Edie Adams, Joel Aldred, Pat Boone