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1. Live in Front of a Studio Audience: 'The Facts of Life' and 'Diff'rent Strokes' (2021 TV Special)
TV-PG | 61 min | Comedy
A re-creation of classic episodes of "The Facts of Life" and "Diff'rent Strokes."
Directors: James Burrows, Andy Fisher | Stars: Ann Dowd, Jennifer Aniston, Gabrielle Union, Allison Tolman
Votes: 1,143
2. Sins of the Father: The Green River Killer (2022 TV Special)
84 min | Documentary, Crime
Tap into the mind of the 'Green River Killer' as his son looks back on his relationship with his father, who killed at least 50 women while masquerading as a normal suburban dad.
Director: Victoria Duley | Stars: Naomi Asher, Chopper Bernet, Dawn Bishop, Chris Caulpetzer
Votes: 175
3. MTV 80s - Top 50 Biggest Euro Hits of the 80s! (2023 TV Special)
190 min | Music
A review about some of the most successful hits of the 80s in Europe.
Stars: a-ha, Modern Talking, Bananarama, Falco
4. Saturday Night Live 25 (1999 TV Special)
161 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
A TV special celebrating the 25th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. Before a celebrity audience, many of the former cast members and guest hosts return to perform their signature ... See full summary »
Directors: Beth McCarthy-Miller, James Signorelli | Stars: Dan Aykroyd, Alec Baldwin, Candice Bergen, David Bowie
Votes: 1,454
5. Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration (1989 TV Special)
150 min | Comedy, Music
This is a special show that celebrates Sammy Davis Jr's 60th anniversary in show business, including musical, comic and dancing performers.
Director: Jeff Margolis | Stars: Eddie Murphy, Debbie Allen, Anita Baker, George Bush
Votes: 119
6. Robin Williams: An Evening at the Met (1986 TV Special)
65 min | Documentary, Comedy
In this hilarious stand up comedy, Robin Williams is energetic, witty and again hilarious. It's the number one stand up comedy of all time.
Director: Bruce Gowers | Star: Robin Williams
Votes: 1,594
7. MTV 80s - 1983 Wrapped! (2023 TV Special)
200 min | Music
It's Christmas time!, and MTV 80s, 90s and 00s assault December with a series of special programs, organized per year, with some of the greatest hits of each decade. This time: 1983.
Stars: Irene Cara, Michael Jackson, Culture Club, David Bowie
8. Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary (1989 TV Special)
Comedy, Music
The 15th anniversary of SNL shows greatest episodes from the past 15 years from 1975 to 1989
Director: Dave Wilson | Stars: Dan Aykroyd, Jim Belushi, Chevy Chase, Billy Crystal
Votes: 181
9. Looney Tunes 50th Anniversary (1986 TV Special)
G | 48 min | Animation, Comedy
Celebrities are interviewed about the social and working lives of Bugs, Daffy, Porky and the rest of the Looney Tunes.
Directors: Gary Weis, Tex Avery, Robert Clampett, Friz Freleng, Ben Hardaway, Chuck Jones, Robert McKimson, Frank Tashlin | Stars: Eve Arden, Candice Bergen, Mel Blanc, David Bowie
Votes: 222
10. The 46th Annual Golden Globe Awards (1989 TV Special)
Music, News
Golden Globe Award - American award awarded by the Hollywood association of the foreign press from 1944 for works in movies and television's pictures.
Stars: Kyle Aletter, Anne Archer, Bea Arthur, Armand Assante
Votes: 33
11. Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett (2021 TV Special)
TV-PG | 21 min | Documentary
A special celebrating the origins and legacy of Star Wars' legendary bounty hunter, Boba Fett.
Directors: Brad Baruh, Brian Kwan | Stars: Reba Buhr, Ben Burtt, Joe Johnston, George Lucas
Votes: 1,680
12. My Little Pony: Rescue from Midnight Castle (1984 TV Special)
TV-Y | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Tirac kidnaps the Little Ponies, so Firefly meets Megan and goes on an adventure to save them.
Directors: Gerry Chiniquy, Milton Gray, Tom Ray, Nelson Shin, John Gibbs | Stars: Charlie Adler, Tammy Amerson, Fran Brill, Victor Caroli
Votes: 24
13. MTV 80s - Top 50 Encore 80s Euro Party! (2023 TV Special)
210 min | Music
A review about some of the biggest and most popular hits made in Europe in the 80s.
Stars: a-ha, Dead or Alive, ABBA, Europe
14. MTV 80s - Top 50 Greatest Female Voices of the 80s! (2023 TV Special)
210 min | Music
Celebrating International Women's Day, MTV 80s makes a review about the most powerful female voices of the decade.
Stars: George Michael, Aretha Franklin, Ivana Spagna, Transvision Vamp
15. MTV 80s - Top 50 No Solo: Only 80s Groups! (2021 TV Special)
200 min | Music
A review about some of the best music bands of the 80s.
Stars: U2, Depeche Mode, Queen, Bon Jovi
16. Kumail Nanjiani: Beta Male (2013 TV Special)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy
In the world premiere of his Comedy Central one-hour stand-up special, "Beta Male," Kumail Nanjiani ("John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show," "Portlandia," "Franklin & Bash") tells you about all the things that terrify him completely.
Director: Marcus Raboy | Star: Kumail Nanjiani
Votes: 505
17. A Yabba-Dabba-Doo Celebration!: 50 Years of Hanna-Barbera (1989 TV Special)
94 min | Documentary, Animation
A 1989 live-action/animated television special hosted by Tony Danza and Annie Potts celebrating 50 years of William Hanna and Joseph Barbera's partnership in animation. It covers their ... See full summary »
Director: Marshall Flaum | Stars: Tony Danza, Annie Potts, Victor Borge, Shari Belafonte
Votes: 87
18. George Carlin: 40 Years of Comedy (1997 TV Special)
50 min | Comedy
George Carlin celebrates 40 years of comedy and here, he presents 2 new standup bits, comedian Jon Stewart gives an interview with him, and we look at his old comedy work through the last 4 decades.
Director: Rocco Urbisci | Stars: George Carlin, Jon Stewart, Johnny Carson, Sinbad
Votes: 1,016
19. MTV 80s - Top 50 Greatest Male Voices of the 80s! (2023 TV Special)
210 min | Music
A review about the most powerful and successful male voices (in music bands and solo artists) of the 80s.
Stars: Michael Jackson, George Michael, Queen, U2
20. The 40th Annual Golden Globe Awards 1983 (1983 TV Special)
Stars: Debbie Allen, Julie Andrews, Susan Anton, Richard Attenborough
Votes: 22
21. MTV 80s - Top 50 Girls in Love Tell It to My Heart! (2023 TV Special)
210 min | Music
A review about some of the power ballads and love songs performed by female artists of the 80s.
Stars: Taylor Dayne, Whitney Houston, Bonnie Tyler, Madonna
22. Spitting Image: The 1987 Movie Awards (1987 TV Special)
30 min | Short, Comedy, Reality-TV
Woody Allen writes more movies about life, Hoffman, De Niro and Pacino have an identity crisis, Spielberg struggles under the weight of all his money, and refusal to take him as a serious actor pushes Leonard Nimoy over the edge.
Director: Graham C. Williams | Stars: David Frost, Joe Alaskey, Corey Burton, Louise DuArt
Votes: 16
23. MTV 80s - 1986 Wrapped! (2023 TV Special)
210 min | Music
It's Christmas time!, and MTV 80s, 90s and 00s assault December with a series of special programs, organized per year, with some of the greatest hits of each decade. This time: 1986.
Stars: Madonna, Europe, Samantha Fox, Bananarama
24. The Passion Returns: The 1992-93 Toronto Maple Leafs (1993 TV Special)
Sport
Video review of the 1992-93 Toronto Maple Leafs season including the playoffs where they came within a game of the Stanley Cup final. Highlights, and Interviews with players, management, and media.
Stars: Toronto Maple Leafs, Wendel Clark, Doug Gilmour, Dave Andreychuk
Votes: 58
25. MTV 80s - Top 30 Global Hits from 80s Duos! (2024 TV Special)
120 min | Music
MTV 80s pays tribute to the most popular and successful music duos of the 80s.
Stars: Wham!, Roxette, Modern Talking, Eurythmics
26. Sesame Street: 20 Years & Still Counting! 1969-1989 (1989 TV Special)
TV-G | 48 min | Comedy, Family
A 20th anniversary celebration of the classic educational TV series.
Director: Peter Harris | Stars: Bill Cosby, Ray Charles, Plácido Domingo, Jim Henson
Votes: 98
27. The 42nd Annual Tony Awards (1988 TV Special)
Family
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: Walter C. Miller | Stars: Angela Lansbury, Kimberleigh Aarn, Joan Allen, Scott Bakula
Votes: 49
28. MTV 80s - Top 50 80s Girls Just Wanna Have Fun! (2024 TV Special)
195 min | Music
A review about the some of the greatest pop and dance hits from the girls that did shine in the 80s.
Stars: Cyndi Lauper, Whitney Houston, Kylie Minogue, Bananarama
29. The 40th Annual Tony Awards (1986 TV Special)
Director: Clark Jones | Stars: Brad Miskell, George Abbott, Debbie Allen, Philip Anglim
Votes: 30
30. Ozzy Osbourne: The Ultimate Ozzy (1986 TV Special)
80 min | Music
Live concert filmed on April 1, 1986 in Kansas City at the Kemper Arena during the The Ultimate Sin tour.
Director: Andrew Morahan | Stars: Ozzy Osbourne, Jake E. Lee, Phil Soussan, Randy Castillo
Votes: 67
31. The 36th Annual Tony Awards (1982 TV Special)
Director: Clark Jones | Stars: Tony Randall, Karen Akers, Judith Anderson, Lucie Arnaz
Votes: 28
32. The Way They Were: Punk and the New Wave 1976-1978 (1986 TV Special)
77 min | Music
A compilation of performances by bands taken from his previous TV shows in the late 70's, such as "So It Goes", hosted by Tony Wilson.
Stars: Tony Wilson, Sex Pistols, Iggy Pop, John Cooper Clarke
33. The 35th Annual Tony Awards (1981 TV Special)
145 min | Family
Director: Clark Jones | Stars: Ellen Burstyn, Richard Chamberlain, Tom Aldredge, Jane Alexander
Votes: 70
34. MTV 80s - Let's Hear It for the Girls! (2023– )
120 min | Music
MTV 80s makes a special dedicated to the greatest female singers of the 80s.
Stars: Madonna, Paula Abdul, Whitney Houston, Jennifer Rush
35. The 42nd Annual Golden Globe Awards (1985 TV Special)
News
Director: Gene Weed | Stars: Robert Altman, Peggy Ashcroft, Christopher Atkins, Victor Banerjee
Votes: 31
36. The 38th Annual Golden Globe Awards (1981 TV Special)
Golden Globe Award - American award awarded by the Hollywood association of the foreign press from 1944 for works in movies and television's pictures.
Stars: George Hamilton, Kate Jackson, Maud Adams, Loni Anderson
Votes: 92
37. The 41st Annual Golden Globe Awards (1984 TV Special)
Director: Gene Weed | Stars: Maud Adams, Debbie Allen, Ann-Margret, Edward Asner
Votes: 30
38. MTV 80s - 1985 Wrapped! (2023 TV Special)
210 min | Music
It's Christmas time!, and MTV 80s, 90s and 00s assault December with a series of special programs, organized per year, with some of the greatest hits of each decade. This time: 1985.
Stars: a-ha, Madonna, Tina Turner, David Bowie
39. The 43rd Annual Tony Awards (1989 TV Special)
Director: Walter C. Miller | Stars: Angela Lansbury, Jason Alexander, Joan Allen, Cholly Atkins
Votes: 25
40. The 44th Annual Golden Globe Awards (1987 TV Special)
Golden Globe Award - American award awarded by the Hollywood association of the foreign press from 1944 for works in movies and television's pictures.
Director: Gene Weed | Stars: Cheryl Ladd, William Shatner, Sigourney Weaver, Julie Andrews
Votes: 68
41. Aberdeen '83: Once in a Lifetime (2023 TV Special)
Documentary, History, Sport
The definitive story of how Aberdeen FC defied expectations and ruled European football,
Director: James Craggs | Stars: Alex Ferguson, Willie Miller, Dave Cormack, Alex McLeish
Votes: 21
42. Viva 85 (1984 TV Special)
336 min | Comedy, Music
Stars: Concha Velasco, Victoria Vera, Josele, Mari Trini
43. Licence to Kill: The Royal Premiere (1989 TV Special)
25 min | Short, News
Director: Lewis Williams | Stars: Nick Owen, Albert R. Broccoli, Barbara Broccoli, Dana Broccoli
Votes: 10
44. 39th Annual Golden Globe Awards (1982 TV Special)
Golden Globe Award - American award awarded by the Hollywood association of the foreign press from 1944 for works in movies and television's pictures.
Director: Walter C. Miller | Stars: Alan Alda, Debbie Allen, Susan Anspach, Susan Anton
Votes: 76
45. MTV 80s - Top 50 Divas of the 80s! (2023 TV Special)
210 min | Music
A review about some the most important and successful female singers of the 80s.
Stars: Whitney Houston, Cyndi Lauper, Diana Ross, Madonna
46. MTV 80s - Top 50 Hits of 1987! (2022 TV Special)
210 min | Music
A review about some of the hits which reached the top chart in 1987.
Stars: George Michael, U2, Pet Shop Boys, Aretha Franklin
47. MTV 80s - I Want My MTV 80s Wonder Women! (2022 TV Special)
240 min | Music
A review about the female singers in bands and solo artists in the 80s.
Stars: Tina Turner, Shannon, Sabrina Salerno, Natalie Cole
48. MTV 80s - 1982 Wrapped! (2023 TV Special)
210 min | Music
It's Christmas time!, and MTV 80s, 90s and 00s assault December with a series of special programs, organized per year, with some of the greatest hits of each decade. This time: 1982.
Stars: Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, The Human League, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
49. Delorean: Back from the Future (2021 TV Special)
99 min | Documentary
John Z DeLorean's extraordinary Life and how he build a car of the future in Northern Ireland in 1980s.
Director: Mike Connolly | Stars: John DeLorean, Jeremy Paxman, Chris Hegedus, Gail Sheehy
Votes: 53
50. Juice & Grand Slam: Nivalasta poikki (1984 TV Special)
51 min | Music
Juice Leskinen and Grand Slam band's 1983 farewell tour's final concert at Nivala.
Director: Jorma Koski | Stars: Juice Leskinen, Ila Loueranta, Vesa Sytelä, Antti Tammilehto
Votes: 10