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1. 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: 4,241
2. Alice, Sweet Alice (1976)
R | 107 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
In 1961, a divorced Catholic couple's life is turned upside-down when one of their two adolescent daughters is suspected of her younger sister's brutal murder during her First Holy Communion and a series of subsequent stabbings.
Director: Alfred Sole | Stars: Linda Miller, Mildred Clinton, Paula E. Sheppard, Niles McMaster
Votes: 12,941
3. What's My Line? (1950–1967)
30 min | Family, Game-Show
Four panelists must determine guests' occupations - and, in the case of famous guests, while blindfolded, their identity - by asking only "yes" or "no" questions.
Stars: John Daly, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf, Dorothy Kilgallen
Votes: 1,769
4. Playhouse 90 (1956–1961)
90 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Of the many anthology series, this is considered the most ambitious with outstanding talent in front of the camera. Attracting top ranked directors and scripts, it was often filmed live including the entire first season.
Stars: Richard Joy, Paul Lambert, Helen Kleeb, Charles Bickford
Votes: 419
5. 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: 1,391
6. Animal Crackers (1930)
G | 97 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Mayhem and zaniness ensue when a valuable painting goes missing during a party in honor of famed African explorer Captain Spaulding.
Director: Victor Heerman | Stars: Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx, The Marx Brothers
Votes: 15,267 | Gross: $0.91M
7. 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: 1,560
8. I'll Cry Tomorrow (1955)
Passed | 117 min | Biography, Drama, Music
Susan Hayward stars as singer-actress Lillian Roth, whose rise to stardom was nearly destroyed by alcoholism.
Director: Daniel Mann | Stars: Susan Hayward, Richard Conte, Eddie Albert, Jo Van Fleet
Votes: 2,485
9. The Love Parade (1929)
Passed | 107 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance
The queen of mythical Sylvania marries a courtier, who finds his new life unsatisfying.
Director: Ernst Lubitsch | Stars: Maurice Chevalier, Jeanette MacDonald, Lupino Lane, Lillian Roth
Votes: 2,618
10. The United States Steel Hour (1953–1963)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
In this live drama series, over two hundred live plays, covering all aspects of society, were shown.
Stars: Richard Kiley, Betsy Palmer, Edward Andrews, Biff McGuire
Votes: 196
11. Madam Satan (1930)
Passed | 116 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
Angela and Bob Brooks are an upper-class couple. Unfortunately, Bob is an unfaithful husband, but Angela has a plan to win back her husband's affections.
Director: Cecil B. DeMille | Stars: Kay Johnson, Reginald Denny, Lillian Roth, Roland Young
Votes: 1,244 | Gross: $0.50M
12. 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
13. 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: 164
14. Paramount on Parade (1930)
Passed | 102 min | Comedy, Music
A musical revue that basically has Paramount stars and contract-players doing things some had never done on screen, and wouldn't again; such as Ruth Chatteron , in a French-café setting ... See full summary »
Directors: Dorothy Arzner, Otto Brower, Edmund Goulding, Victor Heerman, Edwin H. Knopf, Rowland V. Lee, Ernst Lubitsch, Lothar Mendes, Victor Schertzinger, A. Edward Sutherland, Frank Tuttle | Stars: Jean Arthur, Clara Bow, Maurice Chevalier, Gary Cooper
Votes: 379
15. Password (1961–1975)
TV-G | 30 min | Family, Game-Show
Two celebrity-contestant teams compete to guess words by giving one-word clues in this all-time classic game show.
Stars: Allen Ludden, Jack Clark, John Harlan, Lee Vines
Votes: 508
16. Ladies They Talk About (1933)
Approved | 69 min | Drama
Attractive Nan, member of a bank-robbery gang, goes to prison thanks to evangelist Dave Slade...who loves her.
Directors: Howard Bretherton, William Keighley | Stars: Barbara Stanwyck, Preston Foster, Lyle Talbot, Dorothy Burgess
Votes: 1,826
17. Matinee Theatre (1955–1958)
60 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
A daily anthology show, featuring original material, as well as adaptations of literary classics.
Stars: John Conte, Peter Hansen, Sarah Churchill, Johnny Crawford
Votes: 132
18. Boardwalk (1979)
98 min | Drama
In this drama, David Rosen and his wife Becky have lived in the same Coney Island neighborhood for nearly all their married life. But the area is not what it used to be, and a gang leader ... See full summary »
Director: Stephen Verona | Stars: Ruth Gordon, Lee Strasberg, Janet Leigh, Joe Silver
Votes: 198
19. The Linkletter Show (1952–1970)
TV-G | 30 min | Family
Daytime variety show starring Art Linkletter.
Stars: Art Linkletter, Jack Slattery, Edith Head, Jack Linkletter
Votes: 201
20. 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
21. Here's Hollywood (1960–1962)
30 min | Talk-Show
Hollywood celebrities are interviewed, often at their homes.
Stars: Dean Miller, Helen O'Connell, Jack Linkletter, Joanne Jordan
Votes: 169
22. The Vagabond King (1930)
104 min | Drama, Musical, Romance
The story takes place in medieval France. Poet-rogue Francois Villon, sentenced to hang by King Louis XI for writing derogatory verses about him, is offered a temporary reprieve. His ... See full summary »
Directors: Ludwig Berger, Ernst Lubitsch | Stars: Dennis King, Jeanette MacDonald, O.P. Heggie, Lillian Roth
Votes: 230
23. This Is Your Life (1950–1987)
30 min | Biography, Family, Reality-TV
Each week, an unsuspecting celebrity would be lured by some ruse to a location near the studio. The celebrity would then be surprised with the news that they are to be the featured guest. ... See full summary »
Stars: Ralph Edwards, Bob Warren, Eddie Cantor, Bob Hope
Votes: 314
24. 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
25. Take a Chance (1933)
Passed | 82 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance
From a team 2 girls and 2 not-straight men, a girl leaves to be a star, other stays to keep the boys straight. The star comes back with a producer, who falls in love with the girl who stayed. There are hurdles, the 2 men, and her IOU.
Directors: Monte Brice, Laurence Schwab | Stars: James Dunn, June Knight, Lillian Roth, Cliff Edwards
Votes: 63
26. Night-Flowers (1979)
R | 92 min | Drama
Unpleasant story of rape and murder involving a disturbed veteran of the war in Vietnam.
Director: Louis San Andres | Stars: Gabriel Walsh, José Pérez, Sabra Jones, Angel Lindbergh
Votes: 98
27. Honey (1930)
Passed | 75 min | Comedy, Musical
A once-wealthy sister and brother rent out their Southern mansion and stay on as cook and butler.
Director: Wesley Ruggles | Stars: Nancy Carroll, Harry Green, Lillian Roth, Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher
Votes: 90
28. The Mike Wallace Interview (1957–1960)
30 min | Talk-Show
The Mike Wallace Interview is a series of 30-minute television interviews conducted by host Mike Wallace from 1957 to 1960. Before The Mike Wallace Interview was televised nationally on ... See full summary »
Stars: Mike Wallace, Cyrus Eaton, Bennett Cerf, Alexander de Seversky
Votes: 32
29. Masks and Memories (1934)
32 min | Short, Comedy, Musical
Julie and Bob take a break from their Mardi Gras revels to visit Bob's home, where he lives with his sister and their reclusive Uncle Andy. Andy mistakes Julie for his sweetheart of years ... See full summary »
Director: Roy Mack | Stars: Lillian Roth, Weldon Heyburn, Queenie Smith, George Houston
Votes: 169
30. The Arthur Murray Party (1950–1960)
30 min | Family, Music
Ballroom dancing, plus comedy, songs and dance contests on one of the few programs to air over all four major commercial networks. ABC premiered it on July 20, 1950 and it closed on NBC on ... See full summary »
Stars: William H. Vaux, Kathryn Murray, Arthur Murray, Ray Carter Orchestra
Votes: 28
31. The Tonight Show (1962)
TV-14 | 105 min | Talk-Show
Interim version of the talk show that aired between the departure of Jack Paar and the arrival of Johnny Carson.
Stars: Skitch Henderson, Hugh Downs, Ed Herlihy, Merv Griffin
Votes: 140
32. Illusion (1929)
Passed | 84 min | Drama, Music, Romance
A vaudeville magician and his lady assistant break up their team, when he becomes infatuated with a socialite, only to get back together when she is almost killed in her new act gone wrong.
Director: Lothar Mendes | Stars: Charles 'Buddy' Rogers, Nancy Carroll, June Collyer, Kay Francis
Votes: 41
33. Naughty-Cal (1932)
10 min | Short, Musical
A pair of borrowed pants are an obstacle to a sailor's romance.
Director: Aubrey Scotto | Stars: Lillian Roth, Bobby Watson, Barton MacLane
Votes: 11
34. We, the People (1948–1952)
30 min | Talk-Show
The host interviewed entertainers, politicians and average Americans to discuss important events in their lives.
Stars: The Oscar Bradley Orchestra, Lee Vines, Dan Seymour, Dwight Weist
Votes: 20
35. The Irv Kupcinet Show (1953–1984)
Talk-Show
First talk show that featured interviews with celebrities from the worlds of politics, media and sports. Ran from 1953 to 1980, and hosted by newspaper columnist Irv Kupcinet, who became a pioneer in the television talk show genre.
Stars: Irv Kupcinet, Patty Duke, Bob Hope, Joan Crawford
Votes: 52
36. Hollywood Preview (1955–1956)
Drama
Stars: Conrad Nagel, Linda Darnell, Jayne Mansfield, Rita Gam
37. Probe and Night Beat (1956– )
60 min | Documentary, Talk-Show
Late night live show based in New York, the host interviewing politicians, social activists, writers, artists and scientists. The show changed its format from interviews to a panel of guests with the host as moderator.
Stars: Mike Wallace, John Wingate, Adam Clayton Powell Jr., Jacob Javits
38. This Is Show Business (1956– )
Family, Game-Show
Stars: Clifton Fadiman, Walter Slezak, Jacqueline Susann, Merv Griffin
39. Frankie Laine Time (1955–1956)
60 min | Music
Summer replacement show for "Arthur Godfrey and His Friends". It was a variety series. Frankie Laine sang songs, and had a wide range of guest performers.
Stars: Frankie Laine, Jack E. Leonard, Tony Marvin, Duke Ellington
Votes: 13
40. Story Conference (1934)
21 min | Comedy, Musical, Short
Studio executives are holding a story meeting. As each tells his idea it is illustrated by song and dance routines. Spoofs 'Honeymoon Hotel' number from Footlight Parade (1933)
Director: Roy Mack | Stars: Lillian Roth, The Sizzlers, The Three Minutes, Bert Matthews
Votes: 66
41. Ain't She Sweet? (1932)
Not Rated | 8 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Lillian Roth sings and dances the title song with a Bouncing Ball. Animated sequence: at the cats' barn dance, all have a fine time.
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Seymour Kneitel | Star: Lillian Roth
Votes: 130
42. E.S.P. (1958– )
30 min | Game-Show
Horror film star Vincent Price hosted this weekly series that aired on ABC primetime from July 11, 1958 - August 22, 1958. The series focused on testing the sixth sense of extrasensory ... See full summary »
Stars: Vincent Price, Boris Karloff, Joan Fontaine, Torin Thatcher
43. The Juke Box Jury (1953– )
30 min | Music
Stars: Peter Potter, Suzanne Alexander, Michael O'Shea, Bob Crosby
44. The Fifty-Fourth Street Revue (1949–1950)
60 min | Music, Comedy
Stars: Al Bernie, Russell Arms, Carl Reiner, Joe Silver
45. Down Among the Sugar Cane (1932)
8 min | Animation, Short, Music
Lillian Roth sings the title song; also animated sequences.
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Shamus Culhane | Star: Lillian Roth
Votes: 82
46. Sea Legs (1930)
63 min | Comedy, Romance
Directors: Victor Heerman, Richard Wallace | Stars: Jack Oakie, Eugene Pallette, Lillian Roth, André Cheron
Votes: 39
47. Meet the Boy Friend (1930)
9 min | Short, Musical
At a lake gathering with friends, Lillian patiently awaits the arrival of Jimmy, her drippy collegiate boyfriend.
Director: Norman Taurog | Star: Lillian Roth
Votes: 37
49. With Best Dishes (1939)
20 min | Musical, Short
Director: Milton Schwarzwald | Stars: Charles Kemper, Lillian Roth, Billy Reyes, George Roche
50. Lillian Roth and the Foster Girls (1929)
Passed | 7 min | Short, Music
Singer Lillian Roth, a mainstay in Paramount short subjects in the early days of sound, does her usual great job of singing the blues, while the Alan Foster Girls, a dance troupe, attired ... See full summary »
Director: Joseph Santley | Stars: Lillian Roth, Alan Foster, Alan Foster Girls