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1.
Flip (1970–1974)
Episode:
Episode #2.23
(1972)
Comedy, Music
Flip unites with George Carlin to create their newscasters presenting unique news. Flip is taught a new card game by George and Joe Namath. George and Joe host a fashion show with Flip's Geraldine as one of the contestants.
Director: Tim Kiley | Stars: Flip Wilson, George Carlin, Joe Namath
Votes: 7
3. Talent Scouts (1962–1963)
60 min | Family
Famous guest celebrities introduced young professionals on this talent show.
Stars: Merv Griffin, Jim Backus, Marty Allen, Jack E. Leonard
Votes: 30
4.
Flip (1970–1974)
Episode:
Episode #1.24
(1971)
TV-G | 23 min | Comedy, Music
Flip sings, then does a Q & A with the audience. Flip and George are hip radio personalities in a sketch. Flip, as Reverend Leroy, visits a nightclub run by Lena Horne engaging in friendly banter.
Director: Tim Kiley | Stars: Flip Wilson, George Carlin, Lena Horne
Votes: 8
5.
Mad TV (1995–2016)
Episode:
Episode #5.24
(2000)
TV-14 | Comedy
Sketches: Afro Puffs, Laverne and Shirley 2000, The Aries Spears Show, Literally: Diving Meet, Karaoke Night.
Director: Bruce Leddy | Stars: Nelson Ascencio, Alex Borstein, Mo Collins, George Carlin
Votes: 37
6.
Flip (1970–1974)
Episode:
Episode #1.19
(1971)
TV-G | 22 min | Comedy, Music
Flip and Johnny Mathis sing about animals while their dogs steal the show. Flip's Geraldine character breaks up Joe Namath as a prospective employee at his gym. George and Flip resurrect their news anchor routine.
Director: Tim Kiley | Stars: Flip Wilson, George Carlin, Abbey Lincoln, Johnny Mathis
Votes: 7
7.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Episode dated 7 October 1971
(1971)
TV-G | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, George Carlin
Votes: 109
8. The Best of the Ed Sullivan Show (1992–2022)
Music
Featuring iconic performances by groundbreaking artists from music, comedy, novelty, politics, sports, Broadway, dance, and opera. The Ed Sullivan Show is TV's longest running variety show. It ran on Sunday nights for 23 years.
Stars: Ed Sullivan, Ed Ames, Alan King, Liza Minnelli
Votes: 11
9.
Thomas & Friends (1984–2021)
Episode:
Fish
(1995)
TV-Y | 5 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Extra vans are added to Henry's "Flying Kipper" train which means he can have Duck help him up the hill. However, when the tail lamp drops off, Duck collides with the fishy train.
Director: David Mitton | Stars: Michael Angelis, George Carlin, Soprano 13 Kyswan
Votes: 96
10.
Shining Time Station (1989–1993)
Episode:
Bully for Mr. Conductor
(1993)
TV-G | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
While J.B. King is looking for Mr. Conductor his nephew Buster drops by Shining Time Station and harasses Dan.
Director: Wayne Moss | Stars: George Carlin, Didi Conn, Tom Jackson, Erica Luttrell
Votes: 9
11. Rock Concert (1973–1980)
90 min | Music
Weekly late-night progressive rock bands, many very well known, with some soft-pop (later) and occasional comic routines.
Stars: Don Kirshner, Gary Mule Deer, The Village Idiots, Natural Gas
Votes: 114
12. Uncomfortably Close with Michael McKean (1999– )
Comedy
"Uncomfortably Close" is a unique series of one-on-one interview specials where actor/writer/director Michael McKean probes some of comedy's most intriguing personalities by talking with ... See full summary »
Stars: Michael McKean, Jason Alexander, Jerry Stiller, Kevin Ruf
Votes: 10
13. Archive of American Television Interview with George Carlin (2007 Video)
News
Director: Jenni Matz | Stars: George Carlin, Jenni Matz
Votes: 7
14.
Thomas & Friends (1984–2021)
Episode:
Ghost Train
(1986)
TV-Y | 5 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Percy is fascinated by a ghost-story his driver tells him, but Thomas scorns him before Percy finds out it was fake. Still annoyed for how Thomas spoke to him after an accident with lime, he gets Toby to help him play a prank.
Director: David Mitton | Stars: Ringo Starr, George Carlin
Votes: 160
15.
Thomas & Friends (1984–2021)
Episode:
Trucks
(1994)
TV-Y | 5 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Sir Handel is hated by freight-cars and is bitter enough to pretend to be sick so he won't have to shunt at Gordon's advice. Peter Sam and Rusty take over his work instead, but Peter Sam is mistaken for his best friend and attacked.
Director: David Mitton | Stars: Michael Angelis, George Carlin
Votes: 99
16.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Richard Pryor/George Carlin
(1981)
TV-14 | 43 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Johnny looks at strange names for unusual objects. Richard Pryor (Bustin' Loose (1981)); George Carlin performs stand-up and is interviewed.
Director: Bobby Quinn | Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Richard Pryor
Votes: 16
17. The Simpsons (1989– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
The satiric adventures of a working-class family in the misfit city of Springfield.
Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright, Harry Shearer, Julie Kavner
Votes: 436,607
18. The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family
Television show featuring skits by Carol Burnett and her comedy troupe.
Stars: Carol Burnett, Vicki Lawrence, The Ernie Flatt Dancers, Harvey Korman
Votes: 7,320
19. 10 Years of Thomas & Friends (1999 Video)
TV-G | 63 min | Family
Join Thomas and Friends for 10 years of being in America. Featuring Thomas and Friends episodes and special footage from Strasburg, Pennsylvania.
Directors: David Mitton, Frank Vitale | Stars: George Carlin, Bryan Bellemore
Votes: 27
20.
Mad TV (1995–2016)
Episode:
Episode #5.18
(2000)
TV-14 | Comedy
Sketches: Malcolm X In The Middle, Paul Timberman's Workshop: WonderTool 2000, Lorraine All You Can Eat, Law and Order Audition Tape, Bar Fightin', Swan Homecoming.
Director: Bruce Leddy | Stars: Alex Borstein, Mo Collins, George Carlin, The Cure
Votes: 38
21.
Thomas & Friends (1984–2021)
Episode:
Escape!
(1992)
TV-Y | 5 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
When Edward points out to Douglas that Trevor was spared from becoming scrap-metal and that help is needed, Douglas, who narrowly escaped the fate himself, is inspired that night to rescue Oliver, a stranded steam-engine, from diesels.
Director: David Mitton | Stars: Michael Angelis, George Carlin
Votes: 123
22.
Thomas & Friends (1984–2021)
Episode:
Special Funnel
(1995)
TV-Y | 5 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
A strong wintry wind makes Peter Sam's funnel wobble. An icicle in the tunnel brings disaster, but Peter Sam is given a very special new funnel.
Director: David Mitton | Stars: Michael Angelis, George Carlin
Votes: 96
23.
Thomas & Friends (1984–2021)
Episode:
Thomas and the Special Letter
(1995)
TV-Y | 5 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Thomas and his friends have been invited to the big city, but before the special trip, Thomas has a bad accident. But luckily, Thomas is fixed just in time and joins the other engines as they puff to the big city.
Director: David Mitton | Stars: Michael Angelis, George Carlin
Votes: 99
24.
Thomas & Friends (1984–2021)
Episode:
The Flying Kipper
(1984)
TV-Y | 5 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Henry collides with a goods train while pulling "The Flying Kipper". The Fat Controller sends him to Crewe for repairs and he comes back with a new shape and a larger firebox meaning that he no longer needs special coal.
Director: David Mitton | Stars: Ringo Starr, George Carlin
Votes: 185
25.
Thomas & Friends (1984–2021)
Episode:
Bowled Out
(1995)
TV-Y | 5 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
A stuck-up diesel engine arrives in the yard. After he breaks down, Duck and Stepney step in to take his train. Afterwards, Stepney has to go back home.
Director: David Mitton | Stars: Michael Angelis, George Carlin
Votes: 87
26.
Thomas & Friends (1984–2021)
Episode:
Steam Roller
(1995)
TV-Y | 5 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Sir Handel gets into a confrontation with a grumpy steamroller called George.
Director: David Mitton | Stars: Michael Angelis, George Carlin
Votes: 99
27. Inside the Actors Studio (1994– )
TV-PG | 65 min | Talk-Show
Famous actors, directors and writers reminisce about their careers and the philosophy behind their craft.
Stars: James Lipton, Ellen Burstyn, Elena Kobylina, Bradley Cooper
Votes: 5,467
28. George Carlin: Jammin' in New York (1992 TV Special)
TV-MA | 59 min | Documentary, Comedy
When George Carlin is asked which HBO concert is his favorite, his answer is always, "Jammin' In New York." The reasons are several: It was his first HBO show done live; it was the first he... See full summary »
Director: Rocco Urbisci | Star: George Carlin
Votes: 4,059
29. George Carlin: Back in Town (1996 TV Special)
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Comedy
George Carlin brings his comedy stylings to the Beacon theater in New York City. He rants about Abortion, The death penalty, prison farms, fart jokes, free floating hostility and words.
Director: Rocco Urbisci | Star: George Carlin
Votes: 3,547
30. Mac Davis: Sounds Like Home (1977 TV Special)
Music
Director: Dwight Hemion | Stars: Mac Davis, Paula Beyers, George Carlin, Tom Jones
Votes: 8
31.
Thomas & Friends (1984–2021)
Episode:
Edward's Exploit
(1986)
TV-Y | 5 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Edward has trouble even starting up, earning scorn from James and Gordon, but his biggest problem is when he has to put all his strength and determination into finishing a journey through a storm that damages him.
Director: David Mitton | Stars: Ringo Starr, George Carlin
Votes: 170
32.
Thomas & Friends (1984–2021)
Episode:
Heroes
(1992)
TV-Y | 5 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Bill and Ben mistrust a group of trucks into telling them how to set up things at the harbor station so get in trouble for the mix-up. When a rock-slide suddenly strikes the quarry, they're worried they'll be blamed for it, too.
Director: David Mitton | Stars: Michael Angelis, George Carlin
Votes: 96
33.
Thomas & Friends (1984–2021)
Episode:
Bulldog
(1994)
TV-Y | 5 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Percy is eager to rush out and show off his new coat of paint, but Thomas warns him to allow down by telling him the story of Duke and how he clung on to Falcon like a Bulldog and pulled ... See full summary »
Director: David Mitton | Stars: Michael Angelis, George Carlin
Votes: 98
34.
Thomas & Friends (1984–2021)
Episode:
A Close Shave
(1986)
TV-Y | 5 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Sent to Edward's station until the big engines' anger at him over Diesel's lies cools, Duck has to avoid a group of runaway trucks that try to force him into an accident.
Director: David Mitton | Stars: Ringo Starr, George Carlin
Votes: 146
35.
Thomas & Friends (1984–2021)
Episode:
Henry's Forest
(1991)
TV-Y | 5 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Henry loves visiting the forest he, Toby, Terrence, and Trevor helped plant years before. But he is saddened when a storm destroys some of it, and neither Toby nor anybody else can figure out how to cheer him up.
Director: David Mitton | Stars: Michael Angelis, George Carlin
Votes: 128
36.
Thomas & Friends (1984–2021)
Episode:
Thomas, Percy and the Dragon
(1991)
TV-Y | 5 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Percy's teasing Thomas about fear doesn't last when he's stuck outside for the night, and goes from being nervous to frightened when he thinks the Chinese dragon Thomas takes to a carnival is a real beast.
Director: David Mitton | Stars: Michael Angelis, George Carlin
Votes: 104
37.
Thomas & Friends (1984–2021)
Episode:
Sleeping Beauty
(1994)
TV-Y | 5 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Duke was left alone in the shed after the mine closed down. Years later, a group of visitors to the Island of Sodor begin an adventurous journey to find Duke and reunite him with his old friends Stuart and Falcon.
Director: David Mitton | Stars: Michael Angelis, George Carlin
Votes: 100
38. 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
39. The Midnight Special (1972–1981)
90 min | Music, Talk-Show
Late night rock and pop music performances are featured.
Stars: Wolfman Jack, Helen Reddy, Donna Summer, Gladys Knight
Votes: 384
40. George Carlin... It's Bad for Ya! (2008 TV Special)
TV-MA | 70 min | Documentary, Comedy
It's Bad For Ya, Carlin's Emmy-nominated 14th and final HBO special from March of 2008 features Carlin's noted irreverent and unapologetic observations on topics ranging from death, ... See full summary »
Director: Rocco Urbisci | Star: George Carlin
Votes: 6,483
41. George Carlin: You Are All Diseased (1999 TV Special)
TV-MA | 65 min | Documentary, Comedy
Legendary comic Carlin comes back to the Beacon theater to angrily rant about airport security, germs, cigars, angels, children and parents, men, names, religion, god, advertising, Bill Jeff and minorities.
Director: Rocco Urbisci | Star: George Carlin
Votes: 4,706
42. Louis C.K.: Shameless (2007 TV Special)
TV-MA | 56 min | Comedy
In his first one-hour special, comedy and television star Louis C.K. returns to HBO for an hour of no-holds-barred, adults-only stand-up comedy taped before a live audience at the Henry Fonda Theater in Los Angeles.
Director: Steven J. Santos | Star: Louis C.K.
Votes: 9,061
43. Louis C.K.: Chewed Up (2008 TV Special)
TV-MA | 61 min | Documentary, Comedy
Louis C.K.'s second one-hour special filmed at the Berklee Performance Center in Boston, MA.
Directors: Louis C.K., Shannon Hartman | Star: Louis C.K.
Votes: 11,096
44.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Episode dated 19 February 1979
(1979)
TV-G | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stars: George Carlin, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Gary Coleman
Votes: 74
45.
The George Carlin Show (1994–1995)
Episode:
George Gets Caught in the Middle
(1994)
Comedy
Sydney and Jack disagree over her work ethic, so Beck hires her. Meanwhile Harry's wife suspects Harry of cheating and drags George into it.
Director: Jeff Melman | Stars: George Carlin, Alex Rocco, Paige French, Anthony Starke
Votes: 31
46.
Thomas & Friends (1984–2021)
Episode:
Four Little Engines
(1994)
TV-Y | 5 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Sir Handel (formerly known as Falcon) is pushed off the rails by angry coaches, and old Skarloey is the only engine left. He is determined to get the visitors home, even when one of his springs fails on a hill.
Director: David Mitton | Stars: Michael Angelis, George Carlin
Votes: 95
47.
Thomas & Friends (1984–2021)
Episode:
Thomas Comes to Breakfast
(1986)
TV-Y | 5 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Thomas arrogantly takes his driver's kidding seriously about how he could drive himself, and decides to try - and runs into trouble since he can't control himself.
Director: David Mitton | Stars: Ringo Starr, George Carlin
Votes: 136
48.
Thomas & Friends (1984–2021)
Episode:
Old Iron
(1986)
TV-Y | 5 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Edward is teased by James about his weakness, but when his controls are tampered with and he goes out of control, James has to hope that Edward will be fast enough to pull him to a stop.
Director: David Mitton | Stars: Ringo Starr, George Carlin
Votes: 133
49.
Thomas & Friends (1984–2021)
Episode:
Bulgy
(1992)
TV-Y | 5 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Oliver and Duck are angry when a rude bus who hates engines, "Bulgy", and a friend trick their passengers into going with him instead by falsely claiming they can go quicker, but Duck follows him to see him getting himself into trouble.
Director: David Mitton | Stars: Michael Angelis, George Carlin
Votes: 95
50.
Thomas & Friends (1984–2021)
Episode:
Toby's Tightrope
(1991)
TV-Y | 5 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Mavis is bitter about not being allowed on Toby's line, but when she asks the troublesome trucks to push her onto it, they do it to Toby instead. Toby is then put in grave danger when he is pushed onto a weak bridge.
Director: David Mitton | Stars: Michael Angelis, George Carlin
Votes: 95