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1. 227 (1985–1990)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

This series took place in an apartment building numbered 227. The cast would frequently be sitting outside on a large set of stone stairs, involved in some discussion that would unfold into the weekly plotline.

Stars: Helen Martin, Marla Gibbs, Hal Williams, Alaina Reed-Hall

Votes: 3,992

2. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy

Nell agrees to look after the Kanisky's home, as a special favor to her dying friend, and takes on the role of housekeeper to widowed police chief Carl and a parental figure to his three teenage daughters, and eventually a foster son.

Stars: Nell Carter, Lara Jill Miller, Kari Michaelsen, Lauri Hendler

Votes: 3,690

3. Love at First Bite (1979)

PG | 96 min | Comedy, Horror

After being evicted from his castle in Transylvania, Count Dracula and his assistant Renfield travel to New York to find a woman who the Count believes is the reincarnation of the woman he has loved for all eternity.

Director: Stan Dragoti | Stars: George Hamilton, Susan Saint James, Richard Benjamin, Dick Shawn

Votes: 6,397 | Gross: $43.89M

4. The Tim Conway Show (1980–1981)

60 min | Comedy

Tim Conway hosted a variety show so closely modeled on the successful Carol Burnett Show, even using some of the same sketches. Interpersed were dance routines where all the performers were youngsters and musical numbers.

Stars: Tim Conway, Maggie Roswell, Miriam Flynn, The Don Crichton Dancers

Votes: 75

5. Backstage on the Black Stage (2006 TV Movie)

60 min | Documentary, History

A history of black/urban theater.

Stars: Angela Barrow-Dunlap, Walter Dallas, Shelly Garrett, Woodie King Jr.

6. 227 (1985–1990)
Episode: Best Friends (1988)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy

Mary goes on a journey of self-analysis after receiving a visit from her best friend, now famous psychiatrist.

Director: Bob Lally | Stars: Marla Gibbs, Hal Williams, Alaina Reed-Hall, Jackée Harry

Votes: 18

7. 227 (1985–1990)
Episode: The Sing-Off (1988)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy

Mary plays host to her ill-mannered competitor in a big choir contest.

Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Marla Gibbs, Hal Williams, Alaina Reed-Hall, Jackée Harry

Votes: 29

8. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
Episode: Found Money (1986)

TV-PG | Comedy

Nell shares her monetary inheritance with her family and friends.

Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Nell Carter, Kari Michaelsen, Lauri Hendler, Lara Jill Miller

Votes: 20

9. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
Episode: Nell's Secret Admirer (1987)

TV-PG | Comedy

Nell gets a message from a former high school classmate who has had a crush on her for years. When she agrees to meet him at Marty's restaurant, he gets cold feet.

Director: Jules Lichtman | Stars: Nell Carter, Telma Hopkins, Joey Lawrence, John Hoyt

Votes: 18

10. The Tim Conway Show (1980–1981)
Episode: Burt Reynolds, Michele Lee (1980)

60 min | Comedy

Tim uses clips from Burt Reynolds films with new voice over dubs to make him a guest on the show. Michele Lee performs.

Director: Roger Beatty | Stars: Tim Conway, Bert Berdis, Eric Boardman, The Don Crichton Dancers

11. The Tim Conway Show (1980–1981)
Episode: surprise guest Harvey Korman (1980)

23 min | Comedy

Tim will not be sidelined when he appears in his Oldest Man persona as a football team doctor.

Stars: Tim Conway, Bert Berdis, The Don Crichton Dancers, Miriam Flynn