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1.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
Night of Vaudeville
(1956)
30 min | Comedy
Ronnie's drama school is losing money and decides to put on its usual production of "Othello" to raise funds. However, Gracie talks them into doing a variety show instead, the type of vaudeville skits that she and George used to do.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 25
2. The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
30 min | Comedy
Neighbor Blanche Morton frequently joined Gracie in escapades which annoy hubby Harry and provides George with an opportunity to offer a humorous soliloquy.
Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Bea Benaderet, Harry von Zell
Votes: 1,536
3.
The Bob Cummings Show (1955–1959)
Episode:
Bob Meets Fonda's Sister
(1955)
Not Rated | Comedy
Director: Rod Amateau | Stars: Robert Cummings, Rosemary DeCamp, Ann B. Davis, Dwayne Hickman
Votes: 7
4.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
Daniel Boone: The Wilderness Road
(1961)
Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Daniel and his friends have troubles with Indians on their way to Kentucky.
Stars: Dewey Martin, Mala Powers, Kevin Corcoran, Diane Jergens
Votes: 11
5. The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
TV-G | 120 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
A Disney-produced anthology covering many different genres.
Stars: Walt Disney, Paul Frees, Clarence Nash, Slim Pickens
Votes: 2,291
6.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
Daniel Boone: The Promised Land
(1961)
Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The wagon train on the way to Kentucky has to lighten the loads to get across the mountains and battle Indians.
Stars: Dewey Martin, Mala Powers, Kevin Corcoran, Brian Corcoran
Votes: 18
7.
Tales of Wells Fargo (1957–1962)
Episode:
A Study in Petticoats
(1960)
TV-14 | 30 min | Western
Jim Hardie is on a stage guarding a package for Jake Hoover insured for $10,000. He is with two female passengers and a renown gunfighter. An attempt is made on the stage but rebuffed. However, the owner's daughter wants to relieve Jim.
Director: Gene Fowler Jr. | Stars: Dale Robertson, Whitney Blake, Diane Jergens, Chris Alcaide
Votes: 45
8.
Wagon Train (1957–1965)
Episode:
The Prairie Story
(1961)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
The story of the women of the wagon train and the unforgiving prairie through which they pass. Who will endure, and who will give up? Who will live, and who will die?
Director: Mitchell Leisen | Stars: Robert Horton, John McIntire, Jan Clayton, Beulah Bondi
Votes: 99
9.
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952–1966)
Episode:
The Kappa Sigma Party
(1956)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Ozzie and Harriet end up hosting the rush party for David's fraternity.
Director: Ozzie Nelson | Stars: Ozzie Nelson, Harriet Nelson, David Nelson, Ricky Nelson
Votes: 29
10. The Addams Family (1964–1966)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Horror
The misadventures of a blissfully macabre but extremely loving family.
Stars: John Astin, Carolyn Jones, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy
Votes: 21,824
11. The Life of Riley (1953–1958)
30 min | Comedy
Riley worked in an aircraft plant in California, but viewers usually saw him at home, cheerfully disrupting life with his malapropisms and ill timed intervention into minor problems.
Stars: William Bendix, Marjorie Reynolds, Wesley Morgan, Tom D'Andrea
Votes: 448
12. 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
13. Lux Playhouse (1958–1959)
30 min | Drama, Comedy, Romance
This filmed series of light comedies, romances and melodramas alternated on Friday nights with the "Schlitz Playhouse of Stars" between October 1958 and September 1959.
Stars: Alice Backes, Charles Keane, Nesdon Booth, Michael Rennie
Votes: 61
14.
Dragnet (1951–1959)
Episode:
The Big Rod
(1954)
TV-PG | 30 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A pregnant woman is run down by teens out joyriding leaving Sgt Friday and his fellow officer Smith to track down those responsible. They find that kids are uncooperative, refusing to inform on their friends.
Director: Jack Webb | Stars: Jack Webb, Ben Alexander, Diane Jergens, Jimmy Ogg
Votes: 69
15.
The Millionaire (1955–1960)
Episode:
The Merle Roberts Story
(1955)
30 min | Drama
A young woman who lives with an abusive mother and a detached and selfish step family meets a young scientist who wants to marry her but the man is loathe to wait for her much anticipated meeting with her long absent father.
Stars: Marvin Miller, Vera Miles, Robert Quarry, Jacqueline deWit
Votes: 8
16.
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952–1966)
Episode:
David Picks Up the Tab
(1956)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
David treats his parents and date to dinner at an upscale restaurant, but it's possible he may not have enough money to cover the tab.
Director: Ozzie Nelson | Stars: Ozzie Nelson, Harriet Nelson, David Nelson, Ricky Nelson
Votes: 34
17. Tales of Wells Fargo (1957–1962)
TV-14 | 60 min | Western
Agent Jim Hardie splits his life between being an agent helping Wells Fargo cope with bad guys, and owning a ranch near San Francisco, California.
Stars: Dale Robertson, Art Felix, Kit Carson, William Demarest
Votes: 1,236
18. The People's Choice (1955–1958)
30 min | Comedy
Socrates "Sock" Miller joins the city council, clashing with the mayor John Peoples. Sock dates then marries his daughter Mandy complicating things. Sock has a basset named Cleo who shares her thoughts and best friend Rollo.
Stars: Jackie Cooper, Patricia Breslin, Bernadette, Mary Jane Croft
Votes: 186
19. Man Without a Gun (1957–1959)
30 min | Western
The adventures of Adam MacLean, publisher and chief reporter for the "Yellowstone Sentinel" of Yellowstone, Wyoming in the late 19th century.
Stars: Rex Reason, Mort Mills, Harry Harvey, Forrest Taylor
Votes: 41
20. So This Is Hollywood (1955– )
30 min | Comedy
Two young women try to make it in Hollywood, one as an actress, the other as a stuntwoman.
Stars: Mitzi Green, Virginia Gibson, Jimmy Lydon, Gordon Jones
Votes: 25
21.
Four Star Playhouse (1952–1956)
Episode:
Interlude
(1954)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
A girl at a boarding school is neglected by her family and grows depressed, until she becomes infatuated with a vacationing newspaper correspondent who befriends her.
Director: Roy Kellino | Stars: Dick Powell, Joanne Woodward, Nana Bryant, Daria Massey
Votes: 30
22. The Millionaire (1955–1960)
30 min | Drama
In this hit 1950s TV series, a millionaire indulges himself giving away $1 million apiece to persons he has never met.
Stars: Marvin Miller, Paul Frees, Roy Gordon, Russ Conway
Votes: 605
23. The Bob Cummings Show (1955–1959)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy
The romantic misadventures of Bob Collins, a suave, sophisticated bachelor and photographer operating in Hollywood, California. The show is centered around his womanizing ways with his models, and his sister's attempts to make him settle down.
Stars: Robert Cummings, Ann B. Davis, Rosemary DeCamp, Dwayne Hickman
Votes: 472
24.
The Addams Family (1964–1966)
Episode:
Lurch's Grand Romance
(1966)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Horror
Morticia's school chum Trivia visits. Lurch is obviously smitten by her, but Trivia's interest is entirely in show business. Morticia decides to change Trivia's mind by making Lurch more ... See full summary »
Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Carolyn Jones, John Astin, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy
Votes: 223
25.
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp (1955–1961)
Episode:
The Shooting Starts
(1961)
TV-PG | 30 min | Western
A tavern keeper finds himself losing business to another bar owner whose niece recites poetry to customers. He has the backing of the Ten Percent Ring and other saloon owners. He wants the not only the saloon but the niece for a year.
Director: Paul Landres | Stars: Hugh O'Brian, Douglas Fowley, Morgan Woodward, Barney Phillips
Votes: 45
26.
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959–1963)
Episode:
The Gigolo
(1961)
TV-Y7 | 26 min | Comedy, Family
Maynard, of whom no man could ever be jealous, suddenly finds himself a hot commodity among the coeds of S. Peter Pryor Junior College when he agrees to serve as their escort to social ... See full summary »
Director: Rod Amateau | Stars: Dwayne Hickman, Frank Faylen, Florida Friebus, Bob Denver
Votes: 36
27. The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959–1963)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Comedy, Family
A young man schemes and attempts to get the "better things in life" mostly popularity, success, and most importantly, girls.
Stars: Dwayne Hickman, Bob Denver, Frank Faylen, Florida Friebus
Votes: 2,058
28. 77 Sunset Strip (1958–1964)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Stu Bailey and Jeff Spencer are the wisecracking, womanizing private-detective heroes of this Warner Brothers drama.
Stars: Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Edd Byrnes, Roger Smith, Jacqueline Beer
Votes: 1,636
29. Schlitz Playhouse (1951–1959)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Originally billed as "Playhouse of the Stars" this long running anthology series was originally presented live from New York City. Irene Dunne was briefly the hostess in 1952, and the show frequently used Broadway performers in classic stories.
Stars: James Mason, Irene Dunne, Robert Paige, Walter Coy
Votes: 338
30. Vacation Playhouse (1963–1967)
30 min | Drama, Comedy, Crime
Summer replacement show featuring pilot programs that had not been sold.
Stars: Darryl Hickman, Dwayne Hickman, Pat Crowley, Soupy Sales
Votes: 64
31.
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952–1966)
Episode:
Ricky's Blind Date
(1955)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
David is taking Susan to a fraternity party but he needs to find a date for her younger cousin Betty. David enlists Ricky as the escort and the Nelsons find laughs in getting Ricky ready ... See full summary »
Director: Ozzie Nelson | Stars: Ozzie Nelson, Harriet Nelson, David Nelson, Ricky Nelson
Votes: 26
32. The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp (1955–1961)
TV-PG | 30 min | Western
Loosely based on historical fact, the series portrays the gunslinging Wyatt Earp and his successful determination for law and order.
Stars: Hugh O'Brian, Jimmy Noel, Ethan Laidlaw, Bill Coontz
Votes: 1,113
33. Four Star Playhouse (1952–1956)
30 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
This show featured four rotating stars, Charles Boyer, David Niven, Ida Lupino, and Dick Powell in individual episodes consisting of everything from comedy to drama.
Stars: David Niven, Dick Powell, Charles Boyer, Ida Lupino
Votes: 244
34. The Americans (1961– )
60 min | Action, War
During the American Civil War, two brothers fighting on opposite sides of the conflict.
Stars: Darryl Hickman, Richard Davalos, John McIntire, Slim Pickens
Votes: 90
35. Lux Video Theatre (1950–1959)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Live dramatic shows featuring Hollywood stars, adaptations of motion pictures, and a host accompanying. The host would introduce each act, and would conduct an interview with the stars at the end of the play.
Stars: Ken Carpenter, Jay Jackson, Otto Kruger, Gordon MacRae
Votes: 154
36. 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: 133
37. The Jim Backus Show (1960–1961)
30 min | Comedy
Mike O'Toole owns and runs a second-rate news service that he struggles to keep afloat financially. His employees include the attractive Dora and Dave as reporters. Sidney is the office boy who often gets into misadventures.
Stars: Jim Backus, Nita Talbot, Bobs Watson, Bill McLean
Votes: 50
38.
77 Sunset Strip (1958–1964)
Episode:
Dress Rehearsal
(1962)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Kookie's career as a private detective starts off with a whimper: he's summoned to rescue a wealthy matron's kidnapped dog.
Director: Jeffrey Hayden | Stars: Edd Byrnes, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Roger Smith, Louis Quinn
Votes: 37
39.
The Bob Cummings Show (1955–1959)
Episode:
Calling Doctor Baxter
(1955)
Not Rated | Comedy
Bob tries to play cupid by introducing and old college buddy who's now a doctor to his widowed sister, Margaret.
Directors: Rod Amateau, Frederick De Cordova | Stars: Robert Cummings, Rosemary DeCamp, Ann B. Davis, Dwayne Hickman
Votes: 7
40.
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959–1963)
Episode:
How to Cheat an Honest Man
(1962)
TV-Y7 | 26 min | Comedy, Family
Dobie is torn between two girls on opposite ends of the spectrum. Dobie, using a scam as always, is trying to convince current girlfriend Mona Monaghan that he shouldn't go out with her ... See full summary »
Director: Guy Scarpitta | Stars: Dwayne Hickman, Frank Faylen, Bob Denver, Diane Jergens
Votes: 29
41.
Wagon Train (1957–1965)
Episode:
The Steele Family Story
(1959)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
Nearing the end of their trip, a mother with four beautiful daughters, all of marrying age and a wagon train full of men who are either the same or wanting to be and the Major is not off limits either.
Director: Christian Nyby | Stars: Ward Bond, Robert Horton, Lee Patrick, Lori Nelson
Votes: 101
42.
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952–1966)
Episode:
Man Across the Street
(1955)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
A hard fought football game creates controversy between Ozzie, Thorny, and the new neighbor across the street.
Director: Ozzie Nelson | Stars: Ozzie Nelson, Harriet Nelson, David Nelson, Ricky Nelson
Votes: 19
43.
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952–1966)
Episode:
A Question of Suits and Ties
(1961)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
The sorority girls issue a proclamation dictating a dress code that must be adhered to by fraternity boys, when going out on dates. The fraternity boys fight back, and the war of the sexes escalates from there.
Director: Ozzie Nelson | Stars: Ozzie Nelson, Harriet Nelson, David Nelson, Ricky Nelson
Votes: 27
44. Wagon Train (1957–1965)
TV-PG | 75 min | Western
Stories of the journeys of a wagon train as it leaves post-Civil War Missouri on its way to California through the plains, deserts, and Rocky Mountains.
Stars: Frank McGrath, Terry Wilson, Robert Horton, John McIntire
Votes: 3,754
45. Dragnet (1951–1959)
TV-14 | 30 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Sgt. Joe Friday and his partners methodically investigate crimes in Los Angeles.
Stars: Jack Webb, Ben Alexander, Olan Soule, Vic Perrin
Votes: 2,367
46. Follow the Sun (1961–1962)
60 min | Adventure
The show follows the adventures of two free-lance magazine writers based in Hawaii.
Stars: Barry Coe, Brett Halsey, Jay Lanin, Gary Lockwood
Votes: 81
47.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
Daniel Boone: The Warrior's Path
(1960)
Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
In North Carolina, Daniel Boone hears amazing tales about Kentucky and decides to move his family there. The Indians are not happy that settlers are coming and so they are making life difficult for them.
Director: Lewis R. Foster | Stars: Dewey Martin, Mala Powers, Richard Banke, Eddy Waller
Votes: 32
48.
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952–1966)
Episode:
Dave's Golf Story
(1961)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Dave has a great golf story, but Wally submits it to the attractive campus newspaper editor as his own.
Director: Ozzie Nelson | Stars: Ozzie Nelson, Harriet Nelson, David Nelson, Ricky Nelson
Votes: 30
49.
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952–1966)
Episode:
The Girl Who Came to Dinner
(1955)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Ozzie and Harriet encourage David to invite his girlfriend over for dinner. Ricky and his friends unexpectedly show up for dinner the same night.
Director: Ozzie Nelson | Stars: Ozzie Nelson, Harriet Nelson, David Nelson, Ricky Nelson
Votes: 14
50.
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952–1966)
Episode:
Personal Column
(1956)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Ozzie meets a woman on the bus who flatters him; the next morning a personal ad in the newspaper seems like it might be concerning him.
Director: Ozzie Nelson | Stars: Ozzie Nelson, Harriet Nelson, David Nelson, Ricky Nelson
Votes: 17