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1.
Laramie (1959–1963)
Episode:
Trigger Point
(1961)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
Jess is riding shotgun with a $30,000 Army payroll on a stage with three passengers using a special route. It is still held up as he learns the driver tipped off the robbers who decide to leave them all stranded in the desert.
Director: Lesley Selander | Stars: John Smith, Robert Fuller, Mary Murphy, Lori Nelson
Votes: 101
2. Markham (1959–1960)
30 min | Crime, Drama
A private investigator, who had been a successful lawyer, solves crimes almost anywhere in the world, although he is based in New York City.
Stars: Ray Milland, Simon Scott, Henry Corden, Barney Phillips
Votes: 87
3.
Maverick (1957–1962)
Episode:
Three Queens Full
(1961)
TV-G | 60 min | Western
Moose and Small Paul Wheelwright? The Subrosa Ranch? Hilarious "Bonanza" parody with Bart squirming in the middle between three naive, pa-whipped brothers and their worldly mail-order ... See full summary »
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Jack Kelly, Merry Anders, Kasey Rogers, Allyson Ames
Votes: 83
4.
Dennis the Menace (1959–1963)
Episode:
The Fifteen-Foot Christmas Tree
(1961)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Dennis, Henry, and Mr. Wilson go out in search of the perfect Christmas tree to chop down. As problems arise, their quest turns into quite an odyssey.
Director: Charles Barton | Stars: Herbert Anderson, Gloria Henry, Willard Waterman, Pat McCaffrie
Votes: 49
5.
Wagon Train (1957–1965)
Episode:
The Clementine Jones Story
(1961)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
Clementine Jones is in the process of being thrown out of a town when a bank robbery occurs. She ends up joining the Hale wagon train on a wagon with one of the bank robbers using it to escape who she was in love with in the past.
Director: David Lowell Rich | Stars: John McIntire, Robert Horton, Ann Blyth, Dick York
Votes: 74
6.
Wagon Train (1957–1965)
Episode:
The Saul Bevins Story
(1961)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
Saul Bevins, a blind doctor traveling with his son, his sister, and his dog, asks to join the wagon train. Many others on the train object that he will slow them down, but Hale agrees to ... See full summary »
Director: Joseph Pevney | Stars: John McIntire, Robert Horton, Rod Steiger, Rachel Ames
Votes: 72
7. The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–1966)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The misadventures of a TV writer both at work and at home.
Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam
Votes: 11,879
8. 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
9. The Apartment (1960)
Approved | 125 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A Manhattan insurance clerk tries to rise in his company by letting its executives use his apartment for trysts, but complications and a romance of his own ensue.
Director: Billy Wilder | Stars: Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, Fred MacMurray, Ray Walston
Votes: 196,720 | Gross: $18.60M
10.
Dennis the Menace (1959–1963)
Episode:
The Soapbox Derby
(1961)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
A neighbor kid is building a car for a soapbox race, so Dennis and Tommy decide to build one also. Several people help, and before the race, Mr Wilson makes a last second change. Dennis removes the starter bar and Mr Wilson wins the race.
Director: William D. Russell | Stars: Jay North, Herbert Anderson, Gloria Henry, Joseph Kearns
Votes: 35
11. Room for One More (1962)
30 min | Comedy
An adaptation of the same-titled Cary Grant film: George and Anna Rose have two biological children and have adopted two more, and their warm, caring household frequently finds space for ... See full summary »
Stars: Andrew Duggan, Peggy McCay, Carol Nicholson, Ahna Capri
Votes: 45
12.
Bat Masterson (1958–1961)
Episode:
The Death of Bat Masterson
(1959)
TV-14 | 30 min | Western
Bat returns to the small mining town Bonanza, Colorado to withdraw his earnings from a cattle drive. He discovers he died and his pretty widow has emptied his bank account.
Director: Alan Crosland Jr. | Stars: Gene Barry, Claude Akins, Ruta Lee, Willard Waterman
Votes: 58
13.
Cheyenne (1955–1963)
Episode:
Day's Pay
(1961)
TV-G | 60 min | Western
After being fired in one town, Cheyenne is hired to help another town rid itself of a clan who have held them in their grip for too long. With the help of a wanted outlaw who once saved his life, he reluctantly accepts the job.
Director: George Waggner | Stars: Clint Walker, Rodolfo Acosta, Ellen Burstyn, Joseph Gallison
Votes: 83
14.
Maverick (1957–1962)
Episode:
Marshal Maverick
(1962)
TV-G | 60 min | Western
Abilene's marshal is bumped off and Bart kills the murderer. But instead of thanks, he's threatened with jail for vagrancy unless he becomes marshal. At least it's only a temp job, because ... See full summary »
Director: Sidney Salkow | Stars: Jack Kelly, John Dehner, Peter Breck, Gail Kobe
Votes: 64
15.
The Real McCoys (1957–1963)
Episode:
Luke Gets His Freedom
(1957)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Kate pointedly tells Luke that he is welcome to go fishing with Grandpa and Mac Maginnis and to do whatever he wishes for several nights thereafter, but Grandpa steps in to make amends when... See full summary »
Director: Sheldon Leonard | Stars: Walter Brennan, Richard Crenna, Kathleen Nolan, Tony Martinez
Votes: 28
16. Lawman (1958–1962)
30 min | Western
This is the story of Marshal Dan Troop of Laramie, Wyoming, and his Deputy Johnny McKay, an orphan Troop took under his wing.
Stars: John Russell, Peter Brown, Peggie Castle, Emile Avery
Votes: 969
17. 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
18. How to Marry a Millionaire (1957–1959)
30 min | Comedy, Romance
Motherly Mike, ditzy but sexy Loco, and sensible Greta move to the big city to find themselves wealthy men to turn into husbands. After the first year Greta gets married with Gwen the new roommate in this syndicated series.
Stars: Merry Anders, Barbara Eden, Lori Nelson, Jimmy Cross
Votes: 98
19. Frontier Circus (1961–1962)
60 min | Western
A one-ring circus travels through the American West in the 1880's.
Stars: Chill Wills, John Derek, Richard Jaeckel, J. Pat O'Malley
Votes: 77
20. The Halls of Ivy (1954–1955)
30 min | Comedy
Charming Dr. William Hall is the urbane president of rural Ivy College. His pleasant life include his attractive wife, former actress Vicky and their all knowing housekeeper Alice. ... See full summary »
Stars: Ronald Colman, Benita Hume, Ray Collins, Herb Butterfield
Votes: 54
21.
Dennis the Menace (1959–1963)
Episode:
Dennis Sells Bottles
(1959)
TV-G | 22 min | Comedy, Family
Dennis thinks that his dad is in money trouble so he starts out selling bottles and before you know it everyone in town thinks that the Mitchell's really are in trouble with money.
Director: William D. Russell | Stars: Jay North, Herbert Anderson, Gloria Henry, Joseph Kearns
Votes: 68
22.
Lawman (1958–1962)
Episode:
The Hoax
(1959)
30 min | Western
Two grifters, new to Laramie, see an opportunity when a newspaper article says the local church has burned down. Under the guise of a dance, they raise money and the suspicions of Marshal Dan Troop and his nose.
Director: Robert Sparr | Stars: John Russell, Peter Brown, Peggie Castle, Paula Raymond
Votes: 51
23.
The Lucy Show (1962–1968)
Episode:
Lucy and the Plumber
(1964)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The plumber Lucy calls to fix her kitchen sink is a dead ringer for Jack Benny. Just like Benny, he's a violinist, but his classical music career was ruined by his resemblance to the ... See full summary »
Director: Jack Donohue | Stars: Lucille Ball, Gale Gordon, Jimmy Garrett, Jack Benny
Votes: 74
24.
Mister Ed (1961–1966)
Episode:
Unemployment Show
(1963)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Mister Ed gets what Roger's deadbeat freeloading brother-in-law doesn't have: a job.
Director: Arthur Lubin | Stars: Alan Young, Connie Hines, Larry Keating, Edna Skinner
Votes: 42
25.
The Real McCoys (1957–1963)
Episode:
Excess Baggage
(1961)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Everyone in the McCoy family, including Grampa, gets a job in order to make ends meet.
Director: Richard Crenna | Stars: Walter Brennan, Richard Crenna, Kathleen Nolan, Tony Martinez
Votes: 20
26. Maverick (1957–1962)
TV-14 | 60 min | Western
Bret and Bart Maverick are well-dressed gamblers who migrate from town to town always looking for a good game.
Stars: Jack Kelly, James Garner, Roger Moore, Lane Chandler
Votes: 3,620
27. Cheyenne (1955–1963)
TV-G | 60 min | Western
After the Civil War, nomadic adventurer Cheyenne Bodie roamed the West looking for fights, bad guys to beat up, and women. His job changed from episode to episode.
Stars: Clint Walker, Clyde Howdy, Chuck Hicks, Lane Chandler
Votes: 2,023
28. December Bride (1954–1959)
30 min | Comedy
Charming and wise Lily Ruskin lives with her daughter and son-in- law who, along with her close friend Hilda Crocker, are always trying to find suitable older marriageable companionship for her.
Stars: Spring Byington, Frances Rafferty, Dean Miller, Harry Morgan
Votes: 267
29.
Dennis the Menace (1959–1963)
Episode:
Dennis' Penny Collection
(1961)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Mr Wilson comes up with another plan to keep Dennis in his own house and away from Mr Wilson. He shows Dennis how to collect money, but Dennis only bothers everyone for pennies and causes Mr Wilson to get arrested.
Director: William D. Russell | Stars: Jay North, Herbert Anderson, Gloria Henry, Joseph Kearns
Votes: 37
30. Auntie Mame (1958)
Approved | 143 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
An orphan goes to live with his free-spirited aunt. Conflict ensues when the executor of his father's estate objects to the aunt's lifestyle.
Director: Morton DaCosta | Stars: Rosalind Russell, Forrest Tucker, Coral Browne, Fred Clark
Votes: 12,690 | Gross: $23.30M
31. Colonel Humphrey Flack (1953–1959)
30 min | Comedy, Family
Colonel Humphrey Flack is the consummate con-man, swindling swindlers at every opportunity.
Stars: Alan Mowbray, Frank Jenks, Eliot Sharfe, Boris Aplon
Votes: 36
32.
Dennis the Menace (1959–1963)
Episode:
Dennis Learns to Whistle
(1960)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Both Dennis and Mr. Wilson are ashamed that they have never learned to whistle, and try everything they can think of, including eating very sour cherries, to be able to do so.
Director: William D. Russell | Stars: Jay North, Herbert Anderson, Gloria Henry, Joseph Kearns
Votes: 36
33.
The Joey Bishop Show (1961–1965)
Episode:
Very Warm for Christmas
(1962)
30 min | Comedy
Joey's mom buys Santa and reindeer lawn decorations at an auction and wants to leave them up year-round to remind everyone of the Christmas spirit.
Director: James V. Kern | Stars: Joey Bishop, Warren Berlinger, Madge Blake, Marlo Thomas
Votes: 20
34.
Wagon Train (1957–1965)
Episode:
The Jed Polke Story
(1961)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
When Flint brings a stranded woman and boy to the train, her husband who went off to find help is also found but his return to the train sets off tempers when four men recognize him and their only thought is murder.
Director: Virgil W. Vogel | Stars: John McIntire, Robert Horton, Terry Wilson, Frank McGrath
Votes: 81
35.
Wagon Train (1957–1965)
Episode:
The John Augustus Story
(1962)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
John Augustus in a game of cards with a Chinese merchant wins a beautiful Chinese girl. But when he takes her on the wagon train, other passengers ask Hale to have him and the girl kicked off the train for their "indecent" relationship.
Director: Allen H. Miner | Stars: John McIntire, Frank McGrath, Terry Wilson, Denny Miller
Votes: 52
36. 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: 63
37.
Bat Masterson (1958–1961)
Episode:
Who'll Bury My Violence?
(1959)
TV-14 | 30 min | Western
When Bat buys a derby hat in a small Missouri town he is aghast at the price. Learning that a freight line owner forces shopkeepers to use only his line to ship their supplies from the river, Bat decides to break his monopoly.
Director: Walter Doniger | Stars: Gene Barry, Joanna Moore, Mort Mills, Sam Buffington
Votes: 43
38.
The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–1966)
Episode:
The Death of the Party
(1964)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Rob struggles to hide the severe symptoms of a flu virus at a family party for Laura's relatives rather than admit she was right against him golfing earlier that morning in damp conditions.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Larry Mathews
Votes: 254
39. Laramie (1959–1963)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
In the 1870s Wyoming Territory, Slim Sherman and his 14-year-old brother Andy try to hang on to their ranch after their father's death.
Stars: Robert Fuller, John Smith, Spring Byington, Dennis Holmes
Votes: 1,481
40. 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: 2,053
41. 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: 1,634
42. Camp Runamuck (1965–1966)
22 min | Comedy
Summer-camp high jinks.
Stars: David Ketchum, Arch Johnson, Dave Madden, Leonard Stone
Votes: 101
43. Guestward Ho! (1960–1961)
30 min | Comedy, Western
Babs Hooten, husband Bill and son Brook escape the frantic pace of NYC, buying dude ranch Guestward Ho in New Mexico. Their neighbor is Hawkeye who gives them bad advice he wants the Indians to reclaim the land if the Hootens fail.
Stars: Joanne Dru, J. Carrol Naish, Mark Miller, Flip Mark
Votes: 62
44. The Eve Arden Show (1957–1958)
30 min | Comedy
A widowed mother tries to support herself and her twin daughters.
Stars: Eve Arden, Allyn Joslyn, Gail Stone, Karen Green
Votes: 57
45.
Dennis the Menace (1959–1963)
Episode:
Dennis by Proxy
(1960)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family
After Dennis hears that the city is going to tear down Mr. Dorfman, the postman's bench Dennis, Tommy, Margaret and Stewart try to build him a new one but Dennis gets sick and has to stay ... See full summary »
Director: Charles Barton | Stars: Jay North, Herbert Anderson, Gloria Henry, Joseph Kearns
Votes: 40
46.
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959–1963)
Episode:
Now I Lay Me Down to Steal
(1963)
TV-Y7 | 26 min | Comedy, Family
Dobie, Maynard and Mr. Gillis are begrudgingly invited to spend the weekend at Osborne Manor, a visit that coincides with several puzzling robberies. Could our Maynard be a sleepwalking kleptomaniac?
Director: Guy Scarpitta | Stars: Dwayne Hickman, Frank Faylen, Bob Denver, Doris Packer
Votes: 30
47. The Real McCoys (1957–1963)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Family
From the hills of West Virginia, Amos McCoy moves his family to an inherited farm in California. Grandpa Amos is quick to give advice to his three grandchildren and wonders how his neighbors ever managed without him around.
Stars: Walter Brennan, Richard Crenna, Kathleen Nolan, Tony Martinez
Votes: 1,292
48. 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
49. Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963–1967)
60 min | Adventure, Comedy, Crime
Legendary entertainer Bob Hope hosted, and occasionally starred in, one of the last major anthology series on network television, featuring many of Hollywood's top names, including quite a few who didn't do much television otherwise
Stars: Bob Hope, Jack Weston, Jack Kelly, John Francis
Votes: 239
50.
Bat Masterson (1958–1961)
Episode:
Death by the Half Dozen
(1960)
TV-14 | 30 min | Western
A stagecoach carrying Bat and Claire, the local sheriff's fiancée, is robbed and Claire is kidnapped. With the sheriff wounded and out of action, Bat tries to rescue Claire and capture the entire gang of kidnappers by himself.
Director: Alan Crosland Jr. | Stars: Gene Barry, Willard Waterman, Ted de Corsia, Patrick Waltz
Votes: 34