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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: 4,246
2. Mod Squad (1968–1973)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A trio of reformed juvenile delinquents work as undercover cops.
Stars: Michael Cole, Clarence Williams III, Peggy Lipton, Tige Andrews
Votes: 2,360
3. 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: 1,563
4. 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
5. 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
6. Run for Your Life (1965–1968)
60 min | Drama
The doctor tells a successful lawyer that he is terminally ill and will die in less than two years.
Stars: Ben Gazzara, Nicholas Colasanto, Jack Krupnick, Fernando Lamas
Votes: 430
7. The Beat Generation (1959)
Approved | 95 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A detective is assigned to track down and capture a crazed serial rapist.
Director: Charles F. Haas | Stars: Steve Cochran, Mamie Van Doren, Ray Danton, Fay Spain
Votes: 391
8. The Big Operator (1959)
Approved | 91 min | Crime, Drama
During the 1950s, a corrupt labor union boss and the mob silence all those who witness their shady activities but an honest union member threatens to testify in front of a Senate Committee, thus becoming a murder-target.
Director: Charles F. Haas | Stars: Mickey Rooney, Steve Cochran, Mamie Van Doren, Mel Tormé
Votes: 341
9. Dinah! (1974–1980)
90 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Dinah's show premiered 9 September 1974 and continued through to 4 September 1981. She started out the 70's with Dinah's Place which usually featured one guest and was more of a home ... See full summary »
Stars: Dinah Shore, Charles Nelson Reilly, Betty White, Norm Crosby
Votes: 312
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 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
12. The 25th Annual Academy Awards (1953 TV Special)
113 min
The 25th Academy Awards and the first time the ceremony is broadcast on television. Held on March 19th, 1953 at the RKO Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, it is hosted by Bob Hope and honors the films of 1952.
Directors: Bill Bennington, John Rich | Stars: Bob Hope, Anne Baxter, Edgar Bergen, Jacques Bergerac
Votes: 215
13. All Star Revue (1950– )
60 min | Comedy
This early comedy program started off with a rotating cast of four famous comedians, each of whom would take turns hosting the show. The program format was similar to that of a Vaudeville ... See full summary »
Stars: Jimmy Durante, Eddie Jackson, Jack Roth, Danny Thomas
Votes: 170
14. 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
15. Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder (1952)
78 min | Musical
Two singers (Frankie Laine, Billy Daniels) step in to help an aspiring actress (Charlotte Austin) whose grandmother opposes her bid to launch a show-business career.
Director: Richard Quine | Stars: Frankie Laine, Billy Daniels, Charlotte Austin, Arthur Franz
Votes: 143
16. Sepia Cinderella (1947)
Approved | 70 min | Comedy, Musical
A struggling songwriter (Billy Daniels) abandons his girlfriend (Sheila Guyse) for a flashy woman (Tondeleyo) after landing a hit.
Director: Arthur H. Leonard | Stars: Billy Daniels, Sheila Guyse, Tondaleyo, Ruble Blakey
Votes: 138
17. Night of the Quarter Moon (1959)
96 min | Drama
A young man returns to San Francisco and his wealthy family with a new bride. His family objects to his marriage as his wife is mixed race and his mother is determined to have it annulled.
Director: Hugo Haas | Stars: Julie London, John Drew Barrymore, Anna Kashfi, Dean Jones
Votes: 111
18. Sunny Side of the Street (1951)
Passed | 71 min | Comedy, Music, Romance
Ted Mason is a studio guide at CBS Television in Hollywood. His ambition is to get a break and become a headline singer such as 'Frankie Laine (I)', Toni Arden, and Billy Daniels, whom he ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Quine | Stars: Frankie Laine, Billy Daniels, Terry Moore, Jerome Courtland
Votes: 106
19. The Andy Williams Show (1969–1971)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Coming back to television after taking a year off, Andy Williams hosted this musical/comedy variety show. While his earlier programs had stuck with more traditional music, this new show ... See full summary »
Stars: Allan Blye, Andy Williams, Janos Prohaska, The Osmonds
Votes: 104
20. Celebrity Squares (I) (1975–1997)
30 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show
British version of "Hollywood Squares" with nine celebrities of different stature arranged in a grid.
Stars: Bob Monkhouse, William Rushton, Arthur Mullard, John Inman
Votes: 75
21. Cavalcade of Stars (1949–1952)
60 min | Family, Comedy, Music
An hour of live variety, in the classic sense of television's Golden Age.
Stars: Sammy Spear and His Orchestra, Jackie Gleason, Jack Lescoulie, The June Taylor Dancers
Votes: 64
22. Juke Box Jury (1959–1990)
30 min | Music
A panel of notable personalities rate the latest pop records.
Stars: David Jacobs, Pete Murray, Alan Freeman, Katie Boyle
Votes: 58
23. Dee Time (1967–1969)
45 min | Music
Dee Time starred charismatic former BBC Radio 1 DJ Simon Dee in a series of hip talk shows in which he interviewed the big names in the TV and film showbiz-set as well as stars of the world of popular music.
Stars: Simon Dee, The Alyn Ainsworth Orchestra, Leonard Martin, Anita Harris
Votes: 57
24. Cruisin' Down the River (1953)
Approved | 79 min | Musical
Beauregard Clemment, a New York nightclub crooner, inherits a broken-down Georgia showboat and decides to turn it into a nightclub. He falls in love with Sally Jane, the granddaughter of ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Quine | Stars: Dick Haymes, Audrey Totter, Billy Daniels, Cecil Kellaway
Votes: 55
25. 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
26. Des O'Connor Tonight (1977–2003)
50 min | Talk-Show
Music, comedy and celebrity interviews with singer and host Des O'Connor.
Stars: Des O'Connor, Jim Davidson, Freddie Starr, Jethro
Votes: 51
27. Val Parnell's Sunday Night at the London Palladium (1955–1967)
60 min | Comedy, Music
A revival of the British variety show Tonight at the London Palladium, it ran from 28 October 1973 to 28 October 1974.
Stars: Bruce Forsyth, Tommy Trinder, Norman Vaughan, Don Arroll
Votes: 48
28. Gypsy (1965– )
30 min | Talk-Show
A morning television talk show hosted by Gypsy Rose Lee
Stars: Gypsy Rose Lee, June Havoc, Pat Carroll, Richard Deacon
Votes: 46
29.
Mod Squad (1968–1973)
Episode:
Survival House
(1970)
TV-PG | Action, Crime, Drama
Sammy Davis Jr. plays Billy Lee Watson, a recovered drug addict who is accused of statutory rape by his alleged victim's father, who wants to close down the halfway house Billy has been ... See full summary »
Director: George McCowan | Stars: Michael Cole, Clarence Williams III, Peggy Lipton, Tige Andrews
Votes: 38
30. Thank Your Lucky Stars (1961–1966)
40 min | Game-Show, Music
This was a vehicle for new record releases in the early sixties. A panel would rate the songs between 1-5 with the panel was made up of stars of the day.
Stars: Brian Matthew, Janice Nicholls, Jim Dale, Pete Murray
Votes: 37
31. The Barbara McNair Show (1969–1971)
60 min | Music
McNair became one of the first Black women to host her own TV variety show; it ran three seasons and featured big names like Sonny and Cher, The Righteous Brothers, Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis, and more. McNair often sang on the show.
Stars: Barbara McNair, Ronald Long, Rich Little, The Cowsills
Votes: 36
32. When You're Smiling (1950)
75 min | Musical
A Texas singer "Jerome Courtland" hits Hollywood and cues Frankie Laine, Bob Crosby, the Modernaires, the Mills Brothers.
Director: Joseph Santley | Stars: Jerome Courtland, Frankie Laine, Lola Albright, Jerome Cowan
Votes: 33
33. The Les Crane Show (1964–1965)
90 min | Talk-Show
The Les Crane Show, was a late-night talk show up against Johnny Carson of The Tonight Show. Les Crane was known as the bad boy of late night, bringing together controversial guests with ... See full summary »
Stars: Les Crane, Marta Curro, Orson Bean, Alexander King
Votes: 31
34. The Woody Woodbury Show (1967–1968)
60 min | Talk-Show
The Woody Woodbury Show was on television from 1967 to 1968, a 90-minute talk/variety show which aired weekday afternoons in most markets.
Stars: Robert Ridgely, Woody Woodbury, Victor Buono, Michael Melvin Combo
Votes: 25
36. Stage Show (1954–1956)
30 min | Comedy, Music
Stars: Tommy Dorsey, Jimmy Dorsey, The June Taylor Dancers, The Dorsey Brothers Orchestra
Votes: 16
37. The John Gary Show (1966– )
60 min | Comedy, Music
Singer John Gary was the star and the host of this summer variety show that was filling in during the summer of 1966 for the Danny Kaye Show. It was a balanced mix of Music and Comedy. Two ... See full summary »
Stars: John Gary, Avery Schreiber, Tim Conway, Joanie Sommers
Votes: 15
38.
Run for Your Life (1965–1968)
Episode:
The Day Time Stopped
(1966)
60 min | Drama
Paul tries to retrace his steps to learn what happened during his six-month blackout.
Director: Leo Penn | Stars: Ben Gazzara, Billy Daniels, Anne Helm, John Ireland
Votes: 14
39. World Heavyweight Championship Bout: Charles 'Sonny' Liston vs. Cassius Clay (1965 TV Special)
Sport
This was the heavyweight title fight rematch between Cassius Clay (aka Muhammad Ali) and Sonny Liston. Clay knocked Liston down early in the first round, and was declared the winner by knockout. The fight lasted just over a minute.
Stars: Johnny Addie, Muhammad Ali, Jimmy Braddock, Drew Bundini Brown
Votes: 13
40. Billy Cotton Band Show (1956–1968)
Music
Stars: Billy Cotton, Kathie Kay, Alan Breeze, The Leslie Roberts Silhouettes
Votes: 12
41. The Sig Sakowicz Show (1971–1972)
30 min | Talk-Show
Stars: Sig Sakowicz, Tammy Grimes, Brian Bedford, Bruce Vilanch
42. Songs for Sale (1950–1952)
60 min
Six songwriters hear their songs performed, accompanied by the Ray Bloch Orchestra, before a panel of professional musicians or music industry experts who choose who will win a cash prize and a chance at publication.
Stars: Ray Bloch, The Ray Bloch Orchestra, Steve Allen, Rosemary Clooney
43. Pat Boone in Hollywood (1967–1968)
90 min | Talk-Show
Daytime talk/variety show airing Monday to Friday. Hosted by Pat Boone he had weekly co-hosts to assist him with this 90 minute program. A Cooga Mooga Inc. presentation.
Stars: Pat Boone, The Paul Smith Orchestra, Cliff Arquette, Louis Nye
45. Win with the Stars (1968–1969)
30 min | Game-Show
Two celebrity teams with contestants try to guess as many songs in 45 seconds.
Stars: Allen Ludden, Jay Stewart, Robert Hammack, Ruta Lee
46. George Jessel Show (1958–1959)
85 min | Talk-Show
George Jessel hosted this interview/variety program Tuesdays and Thursdays from September 9, 1958 to January 22, 1959. The show changed its format to once a week, airing Saturdays at 9:00pm... See full summary »
Stars: George Jessel, Danny Thomas, Rosa Linda, Jean Wallace
48. Blackpool Night Out (1964–1965)
Stars: Mike Winters, Bernie Winters, Robert Sharples, Lionel Blair and His Dancers
49. Cotton Club '75 (1974 TV Special)
90 min | Music
Black revue with talent old and new, set in a contemporary recreation of the famed Cotton Club of the 1920's and 1930's.
Director: Mark Warren | Stars: Franklyn Ajaye, Jonelle Allen, Cab Calloway, Ray Charles
50. The Ray Anthony Show (1963)
30 min | Music
Stars: Ray Anthony, Vikki Carr, The Bookends, Kellie Greene