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1. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
A famous guest host stars in parodies and sketches created by the cast of this witty show.
Stars: The Saturday Night Live Band, Don Pardo, Darrell Hammond, Kenan Thompson
Votes: 52,807
2. The Big Breakfast (1992–2002)
120 min | Comedy, Game-Show, News
The UK's breakfast TV show on Channel 4. A very lighthearted mix of interviews, news, quizzes and features.
Stars: Jody Bunting, Denise Van Outen, Johnny Vaughan, Richard Orford
Votes: 2,095
3. Your Show of Shows (1950–1954)
90 min | Comedy
Best remembered by its posterior title, Your Show of Shows, this live variety show included comedy sketches with TV pioneers Sid Caesar and Imogene Coca.
Stars: Sid Caesar, Imogene Coca, Felisa Vanoff, Carl Reiner
Votes: 368
4. Saturday Night Live with Howard Cosell (1975–1976)
48 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Variety series starring ABC's famed sportscaster as host and broadcast from The Ed Sullivan Theater on Broadway.
Stars: Bill Murray, Howard Cosell, Christopher Guest, Brian Doyle-Murray
Votes: 76
5. The Ed Wynn Show (1949–1950)
30 min | Comedy, Music
The comedy on The Ed Wynn Show consisted mostly of old vaudeville schtick, with lots of corny jokes and silly sight gags. Each week, the show would end with Ed retiring to his bed, delivering quips as the credits rolled.
Stars: Ed Wynn, Lud Gluskin, Bob LeMond, William Frawley
Votes: 66
6. This Is Tom Jones (1992 Video)
50 min | Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Tom Jones, Joe Cocker, Aretha Franklin, Sue Glover
7. London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony: A Symphony of British Music (2012 TV Special)
200 min | Documentary, Family, Game-Show
The Closing Ceremony to the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London with such acts including The Spice Girls, Russell Brand and reenactments of both British Royalty and Loyalty
Director: Kim Gavin | Stars: Ben Ainslie, Alessandra Ambrosio, Gem Archer, Mel B
Votes: 540
8. Fantastico 5 (1984– )
140 min | Comedy, Game-Show, Music
Stars: Pippo Baudo, Heather Parisi, Eleonora Brigliadori, José Luis Moreno
Votes: 14
9. Scenen er din (2004–2007)
95 min | Game-Show, Music
Live broadcasted talent show featuring four categories: junior song, dance, stand-up comedy, and mature song.
Stars: Bubber, Peter Bo Bendixen, Etta Cameron, Therese Glahn
Votes: 30
10. The Royal Variety Performance 1976 (1976 TV Special)
164 min | Comedy, Family, Music
The very first Royal Variety Performance to be televised live, this edition was hosted by Max Bygraves and featured acts including Lena Zavaroni, Tom O'Connor and Shirley Bassey.
Stars: Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, Shirley Bassey, Gilbert Bécaud, Max Bygraves
11. Fantastico 6 (1985– )
140 min | Comedy, Game-Show, Music
Stars: Pippo Baudo, Lorella Cuccarini, Galyn Görg, Enrico Montesano
Votes: 17
12. Fantastico 90 (1990– )
140 min | Comedy, Game-Show, Music
Stars: Pippo Baudo, Marisa Laurito, Giorgio Faletti, Jovanotti
Votes: 13
13. This Is Tom Jones (2007 Video)
Not Rated | 270 min | Comedy, Music, Musical
Enter Welshman Tom Jones, a man who oozed charisma thanks to his powerhouse voice and electrifying moves. At the age of 28, he hosted his own weekly musical variety show, This Is Tom ... See full summary »
Stars: Tom Jones, Ace Trucking Company, Burt Bacharach, Anne Bancroft
14. Billy Thorpe: A Celebration (2015 Video)
175 min | Biography, History, Music
Billy Thorpe remains Australia's iconic original rocker having hits in every decade from the 60s right up until 2006. This wonderful celebration features performances and interviews.
Stars: Billy Thorpe, Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs, Denise Drysdale, Geoff Harvey
15. The All-Night Show (1980–1981)
Comedy, Talk-Show
"The All-Night Show" was North America's first regular late-night marathon, running live nightly from after sign-off until 6:00 AM. The format was a montage of old films, clips, episodics, ... See full summary »
Stars: Chas Lawther, Jim Carrey, Errol Bruce, Maurice LaMarche
Votes: 214
16. The Admiral Broadway Revue (1949– )
60 min | Comedy, Music
A comedy/variety show featuring the early performances of Sid Caesar and Imogene Coca.
Stars: Sid Caesar, Imogene Coca, Marge Champion, Gower Champion
Votes: 28
17. Johnny O'Keefe: A Celebration (2015 Video)
94 min | Biography, History, Music
Widely recognised as Australia's King of Pop throughout the 50s and 60s Johnny O'Keefe's rise to fame is considered Aussie rock'n'roll legend. Adored by fans and nicknamed 'The Wild One', ... See full summary »
Stars: Johnny O'Keefe, Brian Henderson, Kerri-Anne Kennerley, Don Lane
18. Sammy Davis Jr live in Australia 1979 (1979 TV Special)
74 min | Comedy, Music, Musical
A classic performance recorded live at Festival Hall, Melbourne, 1979. Hailed as the "the world's greatest entertainer", Sammy Davis Jr was an iconic Brat-Pack member with Dean Martin and ... See full summary »
Director: Peter Faiman | Stars: Don Lane, Sammy Davis Jr.
19. Fantastico 8 (1987– )
140 min | Comedy, Game-Show, Music
Stars: Adriano Celentano, Heather Parisi, Marisa Laurito, Massimo Boldi
Votes: 25
20. Fantastico 10 (1989– )
140 min | Comedy, Game-Show, Music
Stars: Massimo Ranieri, Anna Oxa, Alessandra Martines, Giancarlo Magalli
Votes: 15
21. Don't Spare the Horses (1952– )
60 min | Comedy
Stars: Jimmy James, The Three Monarchs, Dick Carlton, Tutte Lemkow
22. Barris & Company (1968– )
30 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stars: Guido Basso, Geneviève Bujold, Paul Almond, Arthur Hailey
23. Peter Allen: A Celebration (2015 Video)
169 min | Biography, History, Music
Stars: Peter Allen, Chris Allen, Brian Henderson, Don Lane
24. Fantastico 9 (1988– )
140 min | Comedy, Game-Show, Music
Stars: Enrico Montesano, Anna Oxa, Gianni Morandi, Roberto Benigni
Votes: 14
25. Fantastico 7 (1986– )
140 min | Comedy, Game-Show, Music
Stars: Alessandra Martines, Nino Frassica, Lorella Cuccarini, Pippo Baudo
Votes: 14
26. Abe Burrows' Almanac (1950– )
30 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Host Abe Burrows, before he was a big singing star, invites other popular singers to perform.
Stars: Abe Burrows, Milton Delugg, Alan Lund, Blanche Lund
Votes: 13
27. Fantastico 12 (1991– )
140 min | Comedy, Game-Show, Music
Stars: Johnny Dorelli, Raffaella Carrà, Gianfranco D'Angelo
Votes: 6
28. The Best of Tom Jones (1987 Video)
58 min | Music, Talk-Show
Director: Perry Rosemond | Star: Tom Jones
31. All-Star Salute to Our Troops (1991 TV Special)
120 min | Comedy, Music
Gala homecoming celebration for the troops returning from the Persian Gulf War in 1991.
Director: Dwight Hemion | Stars: Louie Anderson, Barbara Bush, Peter Cetera, Glenn Ford
Votes: 12
32. ABC Showcase (1950– )
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Live drama/variety program of shows adapted from stage.
Stars: Peter Donald, Betty Furness, George O'Hanlon
Votes: 12
33. The Easybeats: Live in Australia (2015 Music Video)
26 min | Music
Stars: Brian Henderson, The Easybeats, Dick Diamonde, Gordon 'Snowy' Fleet
34.
Celebrity Big Brother (2001– )
Episode:
Episode #7.7
(2010)
Reality-TV
12 Celebrity Big Brother contestants are isolated from the outside world for 27 days in a custom built house. Watching over these Housemates is Big Brother - heard only via a voice. He is ... See full summary »
Stars: Davina McCall, Stephen Baldwin, Basshunter, Stephanie Beacham