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1. Festival (1960–1969)
60 min | Drama
Festival is a Canadian entertainment anthology television series which aired on CBC Television
Stars: Gillie Fenwick, Gerard Parkes, Eric House, Douglas Rain
Votes: 18
2. Kart Across America (2011)
83 min | Documentary
Director: Jeremy Make | Stars: Edward Albee, Pete Holmes, Samuel D. Hunter, Jeremy Make
Votes: 15
3.
Great Performances (1971– )
Episode:
Judy Garland: The Concert Years
(1985)
TV-G | Music, Musical
Director: David Heeley | Stars: Lorna Luft, Edward Albee, Tony Bennett, Bobby Darin
Votes: 139
4. Horton Foote: The Road to Home (2020)
75 min | Documentary
Chronicles the creative journey of acclaimed Texas writer Horton Foote - a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and winner of two Academy Awards for screenwriting - through his own eyes and voice at the end of his life.
Director: Anne Rapp | Stars: Devon Abner, Edward Albee, Elizabeth Ashley, Bruce Beresford
Votes: 8
5. Bicentennial Minutes (1974– )
1 min | Short, History
Minute-long "on this day in history" shorts, used a countdown to America's bicentennial.
Stars: Walter Cronkite, Cleveland Amory, Edward Asner, Roddy McDowall
Votes: 51
6. Jeopardy! (1984– )
TV-G | 30 min | Short, Game-Show, Reality-TV
A returning champion and two challengers test their buzzer skills and their knowledge in a wide range of academic and popular categories.
Stars: Alex Trebek, Johnny Gilbert, Jimmy McGuire, Sarah Whitcomb Foss
Votes: 8,169
7. National Theatre Live: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (2017)
198 min | Drama
An older couple drags a young couple into their intense arguments and abuse after accidentally inviting them to their house.
Directors: James MacDonald, Tim Van Someren | Stars: Imogen Poots, Imelda Staunton, Conleth Hill, Luke Treadaway
Votes: 247
8. American Masters (1985– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Documentary series focusing on great American artists and personalities.
Stars: Martin Scorsese, Peter Bogdanovich, Tony Bennett, Dick Cavett
Votes: 1,161
9.
Great Performances (1971– )
Episode:
All Over
(1976)
TV-G | 111 min | Music, Musical
Directors: John J. Desmond, John Edwards, Paul Weidner | Stars: Myra Carter, Ann Lynn, Pirie MacDonald, David Petersen
Votes: 20
10.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
Tennessee Williams: Orpheus of the American Stage
(1994)
TV-14 | 97 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Tennessee Williams was brilliant and prolific, he was also troubled and self-destructive, an abuser of alcohol and drugs. He was awarded four Drama Critic Circle Awards, two Pulitzer Prizes and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Director: Merrill Brockway | Stars: Edward Albee, Reed Birney, Melvyn Bragg, Marlon Brando
Votes: 91
11. Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966)
Not Rated | 131 min | Drama
A bitter, aging couple, with the help of alcohol, use their young houseguests to fuel anguish and emotional pain towards each other over the course of a distressing night.
Director: Mike Nichols | Stars: Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, George Segal, Sandy Dennis
Votes: 79,627
12. Au théâtre ce soir (1966–1990)
Comedy
Stars: Edward Sanderson, Bernard Durand, Robert Manuel, Jacques Ardouin
Votes: 71
13. ITV Television Playhouse (1955–1967)
60 min | Drama
Richard O. Sullivan as a child genius in the play "Honour Bright".
Stars: Campbell Singer, Thomas Heathcote, Richard Caldicot, June Brown
Votes: 66
14. Stagestruck: Gay Theatre in the 20th Century (1999– )
140 min | Documentary
Chronicles of gay men and the theatre in the 20th century. From Oscar Wilde and Noel Coward through Terrence Rattigan and Tennesee Williams and on to Edward Albee, Joe Orton, Tony Kushner, and Larry Kramer.
Stars: Penny Downie, Todd Boyce, Michael Elwyn, Frank Lazarus
Votes: 23
15. Great Performances (1971– )
TV-G | 180 min | Music, Musical
Filmed and televised versions of theater productions, such as plays, musicals, operas, ballets, and concerts from around the world.
Stars: Julie Andrews, Scott Yoo, Renée Fleming, Plácido Domingo
Votes: 892
16. Waiting for Beckett (1993 Video)
86 min | Documentary
Biography and in-depth look of Samuel Beckett and his work.
Director: John Reilly | Stars: Edward Albee, Samuel Beckett, Steve Martin
Votes: 17
17. James Thurber: The Life and Hard Times (2000)
57 min | Documentary
James Thurber: The Life and Hard Times is the first major documentary on the life and work of one of America's greatest humorists. Known for his classic short story, The Secret Life of ... See full summary »
Director: Adam Van Doren | Stars: Edward Albee, Roger Angell, Burton Bernstein, Roy Blount Jr.
Votes: 16
18. My Dog: An Unconditional Love Story (2009)
Not Rated | 52 min | Documentary
MY DOG: AN UNCONDITIONAL LOVE STORY explores the unique relationship between people and their beloved pets through candid interviews with notable dog lovers. Viewers are offered an intimate... See full summary »
Director: Mark St. Germain | Stars: Cindy Adams, Edward Albee, Richard Belzer, Glenn Close
Votes: 109
19. Camera Three (1955–1980)
30 min | Drama
A weekly examination of the arts and literature, on Sunday mornings when there was more likely to be an audience interested in such matters and there was less competition for ratings.
Stars: James Macandrew, Faubion Bowers, Margaret Croyden, Alfredo Antonini
Votes: 62
20. Charlie Rose (1991–2017)
60 min | News, Talk-Show
Charlie Rose interviews noteworthy people in fields including politics and government, business and economics, science and technology, media, sports and the arts.
Stars: Charlie Rose, Mark Halperin, Al Hunt, Thomas Friedman
Votes: 1,162
21. Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me (2013)
Not Rated | 81 min | Documentary
The uncompromising Tony and Emmy Award-winner is showcased both on and off stage via rare archival footage and intimate cinema vérité.
Director: Chiemi Karasawa | Stars: Elaine Stritch, Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, James Gandolfini
Votes: 985 | Gross: $0.30M
22. The 50th Annual Tony Awards (1996 TV Special)
Family
Director: Walter C. Miller | Stars: Nathan Lane, George Abbott, Christopher Akerlind, Edward Albee
Votes: 66
23. Cui i-e frica de Virginia Woolf? (1995 TV Movie)
Drama
A love-hate-love relation of an old married couple of college' professors, seems to fit as well to a naive young married couple invited for an evening of fun.
Director: Olimpia Arghir | Stars: Lamia Beligan, Radu Beligan, Mircea Rusu, Rodica Tapalaga
Votes: 7
24. Breakfast with the Arts (1991– )
Aficionados of the arts can enjoy a full Sunday morning of outstanding music performances and in-depth interviews. Among the special features of Breakfast with the Arts are two weekly ... See full summary »
Stars: Karina Huber, Colin Firth, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Harold Prince
Votes: 49
25. 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: 247
26. Making the Boys (2011)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, Romance
On the eve of the 40th anniversary of the Gay Rights Movement, the film explores the drama, struggle and enduring legacy of the first-ever gay play and subsequent Hollywood movie to ... See full summary »
Director: Crayton Robey | Stars: Edward Albee, Joe Allen, Matt Baney, David Carter
Votes: 710 | Gross: $0.03M
27. Distinguished Artists (2004– )
57 min | Talk-Show
Stars: Jayne Eastwood, Andrea Martin, Jerry Stiller, Colin Mochrie
Votes: 16
28. ITV Play of the Week (1955–1974)
90 min | Comedy, Drama
An anthology series from the U.K., from 1955 to 1974, producing about five hundred ninety-minute episodes from Granada Television.
Stars: Derek Francis, Alfred Burke, Arthur Hewlett, Esther Lawrence
Votes: 89
29. NET Playhouse (1964–1972)
90 min | Biography, Drama, History
American television anthology series of wide range of genres, from history and drama, to fantasy, and science fiction. Fiction novels, stories, stage plays, fairytales, and historic events are dramatized in each episode.
Stars: Irene Dailey, Rene Auberjonois, George Voskovec, Richard Dysart
Votes: 51
30. The 59th Annual Tony Awards (2005 TV Special)
Music
Tony Award is the popular name of award, annually awarded for achievements in area of the American theatre, including a musical theatre. Complete official name of award - "Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre".
Director: Glenn Weiss | Stars: Hugh Jackman, Christopher Akerlind, Edward Albee, Alan Alda
Votes: 174
31. Nijinsky: Unfinished Project (1970)
Biography, Drama
Director: Tony Richardson | Stars: Claude Jade, Rudolf Nureyev, Paul Scofield
Votes: 25
32. 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: 309
33. Masterclass (2010– )
Family
World renowned artists mentor a small group of high school students.
Stars: James Sprang, Jaz Sinclair, Liv Ullmann, Julian Schnabel
Votes: 33
34. The 56th Annual Tony Awards (2002 TV Special)
News
Tony Award is the popular name of award, annually awarded for achievements in area of the American theatre, including a musical theatre. Complete official name of bonus - "Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre".
Director: Glenn Weiss | Stars: Bernadette Peters, Gregory Hines, Edward Albee, Rob Ashford
Votes: 116
35. What's My Line? (1968–1975)
30 min | Family, Game-Show
Five-day-a-week syndicated update of the longtime CBS game show, wherein celebrity panelists guess occupations of the contestants.
Stars: Wally Bruner, Arlene Francis, Johnny Olson, Soupy Sales
Votes: 183
36. The South Bank Show (1978– )
53 min | Documentary
ITV's long-running arts series presented by Melvyn Bragg.
Stars: Melvyn Bragg, Ian McKellen, David Hockney, Victoria Wood
Votes: 215
37. The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts (2010 TV Special)
91 min | Music
Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Caroline Kennedy, Merle Haggard, Jerry Herman, Bill T. Jones
Votes: 94
38. Applaus (2009)
R | 85 min | Drama
Actress Thea tries to adjust to life after rehab, 1 1/2 years after a divorce in which her ex won custody of their two sons.
Director: Martin Zandvliet | Stars: Paprika Steen, Michael Falch, Sara-Marie Maltha, Shanti Roney
Votes: 1,124
39. The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts (2002 TV Special)
Music
Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Walter Cronkite, James Earl Jones, James Levine, Chita Rivera
Votes: 117
40.
Great Performances (1971– )
Episode:
Sam Shepard: Stalking Himself
(1997)
TV-G | Music, Musical
Director: Oren Jacoby | Stars: Sam Shepard, Edward Albee, Paul Dawson, Ed Harris
Votes: 27
41. 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: 601
42. A Delicate Balance (1973)
PG | 133 min | Drama
A well-to-do Connecticut family is upended when the grown daughter's godparents, seized by a nameless terror, decide to come live with them.
Director: Tony Richardson | Stars: Katharine Hepburn, Paul Scofield, Lee Remick, Kate Reid
Votes: 905
43. New York Television Theatre (1965– )
Comedy, Drama
Stars: John C. Becher, Charlotte Rae, George Rose, Sada Thompson
Votes: 23
44. Working in the Theatre (1976– )
60 min | Documentary, Talk-Show
Bringing together performers, directors, playwrights, designers, choreographers, producers and behind-the-scenes personnel from the American and international theatre, the program offers a ... See full summary »
Stars: Jean Dalrymple, George White, Brendan Gill, Ted Chapin
Votes: 45
45. The Ballad of Greenwich Village (2005)
70 min | Documentary
Interweaving past and present to tell the story of the artists and free-thinkers who flocked to New York's Greenwich Village and helped change the political and artistic course of America.
Director: Karen Kramer | Stars: Edward Albee, Woody Allen, Maya Angelou, Amiri Baraka
Votes: 32
46. Broadway Beat (1990– )
30 min | News
New York entertainment news show about Broadway and Off-Broadway productions.
Stars: Michael McKean, Raúl Esparza, Harry Connick Jr., Kelli O'Hara
Votes: 34
47. The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts (1986 TV Special)
Documentary
Director: Don Mischer | Stars: Walter Cronkite, Lucille Ball, Ray Charles, Hume Cronyn
Votes: 108
48. The Ballad of the Sad Cafe (1991)
PG-13 | 101 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery
A tangled triangle. In the rural South of the early 20th century, Miss Amelia is the town eccentric, selling corn liquor and dispensing medicine. She takes in her half-sister's son, a ... See full summary »
Director: Simon Callow | Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Keith Carradine, Cork Hubbert, Rod Steiger
Votes: 867 | Gross: $0.18M
49. The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts (1996 TV Special)
Documentary
Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Walter Cronkite, Edward Albee, Benny Carter, Johnny Cash
Votes: 111
50. Three Tall Women (2022)
135 min | Drama
By turns acerbic, anguished and sarcastically funny, an old woman known to us only as "A" lays bare her inner life in sometimes shocking detail to two others
Director: Barry Avrich | Stars: Martha Henry, Lucy Peacock, Mamie Zwettler, Andrew Iles
Votes: 19