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1. The Wiz (1978)
G | 134 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
An adaptation of "The Wizard of Oz" that tries to capture the essence of the African-American experience.
Director: Sidney Lumet | Stars: Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell, Ted Ross
Votes: 17,081 | Gross: $21.05M
2. The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
TV-14 | 105 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Host Johnny Carson performs comedy routines and chats with various celebrities.
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Skitch Henderson
Votes: 4,247
3. Late Show with David Letterman (1993–2015)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
The Late Show with David Letterman is an hour-long weeknight comedy and talk-show broadcast by CBS from the Ed Sullivan Theater on Broadway in New York City.
Stars: David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Alan Kalter, Biff Henderson
Votes: 14,311
4. The Preacher's Wife (1996)
PG | 123 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
An angel comes to Earth to help a preacher save his church and his family.
Director: Penny Marshall | Stars: Denzel Washington, Whitney Houston, Courtney B. Vance, Gregory Hines
Votes: 13,749 | Gross: $48.10M
5. Twenty Feet from Stardom (2013)
PG-13 | 91 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Backup singers live in a world that lies just beyond the spotlight. Their voices bring harmony to the biggest bands in popular music, but we've had no idea who these singers are or what lives they lead, until now.
Director: Morgan Neville | Stars: Darlene Love, Merry Clayton, Lisa Fischer, Judith Hill
Votes: 13,968 | Gross: $4.95M
6. God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness (2018)
PG | 105 min | Drama
Now the late 2010s, an aging Reverend Dave faces cultural and social backlash, including having his church burned down during a protest, and he is antagonized by atheists, leftists, liberal college students, the school board, and rioters.
Director: Michael Mason | Stars: Megan Alexander, Adeeja Rochele Anderson, Carrlyn Bathe, Lauren Taylor Berkman
Votes: 4,489 | Gross: $5.73M
7. Whitney (2018)
R | 120 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
An in-depth look at the life and music of Whitney Houston.
Director: Kevin Macdonald | Stars: Whitney Houston, Ellen White, Michael Houston, Cissy Houston
Votes: 7,880 | Gross: $3.03M
8. Intimate Portrait (1990–2005)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography
Find out more about the women you love and admire who have made their mark in movies, music, politics, sports, and more in these "Intimate Portraits."
Stars: Linda Emond, Laurent Lederer, Lisa Friedman, Meredith Vieira
Votes: 421
9. 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: 4,997
10. Hoodlums (1980)
90 min | Crime, Drama
Nightclub singer Loretta wants to earn enough money to get away from her jealous boyfriend a gangster called George Genero and give her daughter a normal life. Then she meets Andrew and a relationship is formed.
Director: Mac Ahlberg | Stars: Nai Bonet, Tony Page, Vicki Sue Robinson, Raymond Serra
Votes: 60
11. Whitney: Can I Be Me (2017)
Not Rated | 105 min | Documentary, Music
Tells the story of Whitney Houston's extraordinary life and tragic death.
Directors: Nick Broomfield, Rudi Dolezal | Stars: Whitney Houston, Michael Baker, Wayne Lindsey, Sharlotte Gibson
Votes: 5,139
12. The Merv Griffin Show (1962–1986)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Merv Griffin invites a series of actors, actresses, writers, and directors to discuss the progressive work they have done and current culture, arts, and entertainment surrounding the numerous projects.
Stars: Merv Griffin, Mort Lindsey, Mort Lindsey Orchestra, Arthur Treacher
Votes: 608
13. Elvis: That's the Way It Is (1970)
PG | 97 min | Documentary, Music
After years of making movies, the King made a triumphant return to the stage in 1970. Now, see the backstage footage from rehearsals to relaxing at the hotel and the performances in one of the most intimate looks at Elvis captured on film.
Director: Denis Sanders | Stars: Elvis Presley, James Burton, Glen D. Hardin, Charlie Hodge
Votes: 3,252
14. Elvis Presley: The Searcher (2018)
TV-PG | 205 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Elvis Presley's evolution as a musician and a man.
Director: Thom Zimny | Stars: Steve Allen, Ann-Margret, Chet Atkins, Chris Bearde
Votes: 2,699
15. Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over (2021)
95 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Set against a music world profoundly divided between black and white, DON'T MAKE ME OVER tells the dramatic story of Dionne Warwick's meteoric rise from New Jersey gospel choirs to international cross-over super stardom.
Directors: David Heilbroner, Dave Wooley | Stars: Burt Bacharach, Jerry Blavat, Snoop Dogg, Lonnie Bunch
Votes: 332
16. 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
17. The Houstons: On Our Own (2012)
60 min | Documentary
Largely centers on Patricia Houston as she and her family continue to grapple with Whitney Houston's passing and she and her husband Gary, Whitney's brother, raise their teenage daughter ... See full summary »
Stars: Patricia Houston, Bobbi Kristina Brown, Nick Gordon, Gary Houston
Votes: 44
18. The Vernon Johns Story (1994 TV Movie)
PG | 100 min | Biography, Drama
This inspirational saga follows the life of controversial pastor Vernon Johns - now known as the father of the civil rights movement.
Director: Kenneth Fink | Stars: James Earl Jones, Mary Alice, Joe Seneca, Tommy Hollis
Votes: 349
19. Whitney Houston: How Will I Know (1985 Music Video)
5 min | Music, Musical
Official music video for "How Will I Know" by Whitney Houston.
Director: Brian Grant | Stars: Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Sandy Strallen
Votes: 187
20. The 15th Annual American Music Awards (1988 TV Special)
Music
Stars: Herb Alpert, Nick Ashford, Anita Baker, The Bangles
21. Daybreak (2010–2014)
PG | 150 min | News, Talk-Show
Breakfast show featuring news, celebrity guests and showbiz gossip.
Stars: Kate Garraway, Lorraine Kelly, Dan Lobb, Steve Hargrave
Votes: 199
22. Bang! The Bert Berns Story (2016)
94 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Music meets the Mob in this biography of '60s hitmaker and 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Bert Berns.
Directors: Brett Berns, Bob Sarles | Stars: Brooks Arthur, Jeff Barry, Solomon Burke, Carmine DeNoia
Votes: 78 | Gross: $0.06M
23. Headliners & Legends with Matt Lauer (1998–2008)
Documentary, Biography
Matt Lauer's in depth biography of world leaders in Politics, Entertainment and Business.
Stars: Matt Lauer, Robert J. Thompson, John Ritter, Matt Roush
Votes: 22
24. Whitney Houston: Greatest Love of All (1986 Music Video)
G | 5 min | Music
Official music video for "Greatest Love of All" by Whitney Houston.
Director: Peter Israelson | Stars: Cissy Houston, Whitney Houston
Votes: 111
25. Whitney Houston: I'm Every Woman (1993 Music Video)
5 min | Music, Musical
Official music video for "I'm Every Woman" by Whitney Houston.
Director: Randee St. Nicholas | Stars: Cissy Houston, Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan, Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes
Votes: 87
26. Whitney Houston: This is My Life (1992 TV Special)
60 min | Music
Performing live on her European tour and on location with Kevin Costner, an inside look at the many sides of Whitney.
Director: Anthony Eaton | Stars: Kevin Costner, Cissy Houston, Whitney Houston
Votes: 8
27. Freedomfest: Nelson Mandela's 70th Birthday Celebratation (1988 TV Special)
117 min | Documentary, Music
Wembley Stadium hosts a concert featuring stars from the fields of music, comedy and film, in celebration of the 70th birthday of imprisoned ANC leader Nelson Mandela.
Stars: Bryan Adams, Joan Armatrading, Nick Ashford, Aswad
Votes: 66
28. The 1st Annual Soul Train Music Awards (1987 TV Special)
TV-G | 120 min | Music
A music awards ceremony hosted by Dionne Warwick and Luther Vandross and recognized achievements made during 1986 by people of color. The event was held on March 23, 1987 in Los Angeles, California .
Director: Dennis Rosenblatt | Stars: Luther Vandross, Dionne Warwick, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, George Benson
Votes: 17
29. Killing Me Softly: The Roberta Flack Story (2014 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 57 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary about soul vocalist Roberta Flack and her ascent to notoriety, set against the turbulent scenery of America's Civil Rights development. Highlights interviews with Dionne Warwick, Johnny Mathis and Cissy Houston.
Director: Mike Connolly | Stars: Peabo Bryson, Roberta Flack, Lalah Hathaway, Cissy Houston
Votes: 58
30. Oprah Prime (2012–2015)
60 min | Talk-Show
Winfrey will be in an outside studio setting, participating in conversations with newsmakers, celebrities, leaders and real-life families.
Stars: Oprah Winfrey, Cuba Gooding Jr., Tyler Perry, Usher
Votes: 278
31. This Time (2008)
Not Rated | 111 min | Documentary, Music
An unflinching look at a music industry that exists far from the overnight sensations of television's "American Idol" and "The X Factor," THIS TIME follows six diverse recording artists on ... See full summary »
Director: Victor Mignatti | Stars: The Sweet Inspirations, Peitor Angell, Bobby Belfry, Pat Hodges
Votes: 12
32. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Inductions (2020 TV Special)
TV-MA | 128 min | Music
A ceremony for the Class of 2020 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The ceremony takes place on November 7, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio, and airs on HBO.
Director: Joel Gallen | Stars: Judd Apatow, Aphiniti, Irving Azoff, Jeffrey Azoff
Votes: 43
33. BET Awards 2012 (2012 TV Special)
TV-G | 210 min | Family
Frankie Beverly and Maze are presented the 2012 Cadillac Lifetime Archievement Award.
Director: Glenn Weiss | Stars: Samuel L. Jackson, Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, Ye
Votes: 49
34. Angels (1976)
R | 90 min | Comedy, Fantasy
A bizzare and funny movie about the mysterious ways in which God sometimes works.
Director: Spencer Compton | Stars: Drew Abrams, Vincent Schiavelli, Keith Berger, Marquita Callwood
Votes: 82
35. Superstars and Their Moms (1987 TV Movie)
60 min | Family
Mother's Day special in which celebrities appear with their mothers to relate incidents from their pasts, inspired by the book "Star Mothers" by Georgia Holt, Cher's mom.
Directors: Jeff Margolis, Al Schwartz | Stars: Debbie Allen, Vivian Ayers Allen, Carol Burnett, Cher
Votes: 8
36. Whitney Houston: Close Up (2018 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary, Music
Director: Rudi Dolezal | Stars: Whitney Houston, Sylvia Avala, Burt Bacharach, Laurie Badami
Votes: 7
37. Cissy Houston: Sweet Inspiration (1988)
Documentary
Director: Dave Davidson | Stars: David Bowie, Tom Dowd, Aretha Franklin, Cissy Houston
38. The 19th Annual People's Choice Awards (1993 TV Special)
"People' s Choice Awards" - American award, that is awarded to the figures of pop culture on results the spectator voting. Handed annually, since 1975. 2005 to of winner in each of ... See full summary »
Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Alabama, Tim Allen, Kirstie Alley, Army Archerd
Votes: 22
39. Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (1983 TV Special)
180 min | Family, Music
Director: Dick Schneider | Stars: Bryant Gumbel, Sarah Purcell, Eddie Albert, Lynn Anderson
40. Ebony/Jet Showcase (1982–1993)
Not Rated | 30 min | Talk-Show
Magazine show based on the two African-American magazines "Ebony" and "Jet".
Stars: Debra Crable, Darryl Dennard, Elliott Francis, Greg Gumbel
Votes: 44
41. 26th NAACP Image Awards (1994 TV Special)
TV-G | 120 min | Family
The 26th NAACP Image Awards ceremony recognized outstanding achievements made during 1993 by people of color in music, television, and motion pictures.
Director: Terri McCoy | Stars: Erika Alexander, Tatyana Ali, Debbie Allen, Tichina Arnold
Votes: 34
42. Taking My Turn (1985 TV Movie)
90 min | Musical
A filmed record of an off-Broadway musical, this tells the story of four friends and the problems they run into when they realize they are getting old.
Director: Robert H. Livingston | Stars: Marni Nixon, Sheila Smith, Cissy Houston, Mace Barrett
43. 10th Anniversary Essence Awards (1997 TV Special)
120 min | Family
The Tenth Anniversary Essence Awards honored the outstanding achievements of African Americans. Shot at Madison Square Garden Theatre, honorees included Muhammad Ali, Marilyn Chamberlain, a... See full summary »
Director: Bruce Gowers | Stars: Sinbad, Halle Berry, Yolanda Adams, Muhammad Ali
Votes: 14
44. Whitney Houston & Her Family: Voices of Love (2012)
76 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Director: Gary Keys | Stars: Roberta Flack, Cissy Houston, Gary Houston, Whitney Houston
45. Musique and Music (1977–1978)
70 min | Music
Stars: Jacques Martin, Stéphane Collaro, Pierre Porte, Marcel Mouloudji
46. The Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Show (1987 TV Special)
120 min | Music
Director: Walter C. Miller | Stars: Beverly Sills, Dionne Warwick, Roy Acuff, Ray Charles
47. Essence Awards Tribute to Cissy Houston (2017 TV Special)
Music
In this powerful tribute to Dr. Emily Cissy Houston, a musical icon and the mother of the late, great Whitney Houston, an all star line up of performers and entertainers, gives honor to a legend.
Director: Eric Wheelwright | Stars: Tyrone Foster, J.J. Hairston, Cissy Houston, Chanté Moore
48. Classic Whitney (1997 TV Movie)
Music
Stars: Whitney Houston, Bobbi Kristina Brown, Bobby Brown, Shirley Caesar
Votes: 20
49.
Intimate Portrait (1990–2005)
Episode:
Dionne Warwick
(2004)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography
Director: Lee Grant | Stars: Burt Bacharach, Hal David, Clive Davis, Damon Elliott
Votes: 71
50.
Late Night with David Letterman (1982–1993)
Episode:
Episode #4.84
(1985)
TV-PG | 42 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Director: Hal Gurnee | Stars: David Letterman, Rubén Blades, Dick Cavett, Cissy Houston