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1.
The Jack Paar Program (1962–1965)
Episode:
Episode #3.35
(1965)
60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Jack Paar reflects on past shows, in his final broadcast, excerpts of special guests from past shows: Richard Burton, Beatrice Lillie, Bette Davis, Liberace, Jonathan Winters, Rev. Billy Graham, and Jayne Mansfield.
Director: Hal Gurnee | Stars: Jack Paar, Richard Burton, Bette Davis, Genevieve
Votes: 52
2.
The Jack Paar Program (1962–1965)
Episode:
Episode #1.9
(1962)
Comedy, Talk-Show
Paar relates a prank call Winters played disguising his voice as President Kennedy, launching JFK routine. Bette Davis, extremely hoarse, shows Jack, Jonathan and Giselle McKenzie how to do a badly overwrought impersonation of herself.
Director: Hal Gurnee | Stars: Jack Paar, Hans Conried, Bette Davis, Fred Demara
Votes: 141
3. Squatching (2002 Video)
43 min | Documentary, Short
Scott Herriott is a man in his mid-forties. He is a man who believes in Bigfoot. A decade after an encounter, he embarks on expeditions with people he's met over the years who share his interest in Sasquatch - believers and skeptics alike.
Director: Scott Herriott | Stars: Loren Coleman, John Freitas, Scott Herriott, Chris Kraska
Votes: 21
4.
Fish Police (1992)
Episode:
Beauty's Only Fin Deep
(1992)
TV-PG | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
When the annual beauty pageant is threatened, Gil is on the case. Meanwhile, Pearl tries to ensure that Angel is crowned the winner.
Stars: Edward Asner, Georgia Brown, Tim Curry, Hector Elizondo
Votes: 13
5. 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
6. The Twilight Zone (1959–1964)
TV-PG | 51 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Ordinary people find themselves in extraordinarily astounding situations, which they each try to solve in a remarkable manner.
Stars: Rod Serling, Robert McCord, Jay Overholts, James Turley
Votes: 93,142
7.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Jonathan Winters/Peter Strauss
(1989)
TV-G | 90 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Johnny plays Dunk the Dork with an "IRS Representative" who is asked tax questions by audience members. Jonathan Winters (Jonathan Winters and Friends (1989) (TV)) tells stories about his youth; Peter Strauss (Peter Gunn (1989)).
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Jonathan Winters
Votes: 19
8. Day at Night (1973– )
Stars: James Day, Jonathan Winters, Cab Calloway, Hermione Gingold
Votes: 11
9.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Jonathan Winters/Susan Sarandon/Jack Anderson
(1974)
TV-14 | 9 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Johnny looks at superstitions and folk remedies. Jonathan Winters (album "The Little Prince"); Susan Sarandon (The Front Page (1974)); investigative columnist Jack Anderson discusses the Watergate scandal.
Director: Bobby Quinn | Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Jonathan Winters
Votes: 22
10. The Wacky World of Jonathan Winters (1972–1974)
30 min | Comedy
Improvised sketches by Jonathan Winters with guests augmenting the show.
Stars: Jonathan Winters, Lonette McKee, Michelle DellaFave, The Soul Sisters
Votes: 110
11. 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
12.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
Halloween Hall o' Fame
(1977)
Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
A night watchman at a movie studio finds a cranky talking Jack-o-lantern that is hiding out from Halloween.
Director: Arthur J. Vitarelli | Star: Jonathan Winters
Votes: 55
13.
Fish Police (1992)
Episode:
The Two Gils
(1992)
TV-PG | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Calamari hires a fish named Bill to impersonate Gil, but complications arise when Bill goes solo and steals a valuable baseball card.
Stars: Edward Asner, Georgia Brown, Tim Curry, Hector Elizondo
Votes: 14
14. 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: 7,300
15. The Jonathan Winters Show (1956–1957)
15 min
Stars: Jonathan Winters, Don Pardo, Wayne Howell, Eddie Safranski
Votes: 22
16.
What's My Line? (1950–1967)
Episode:
Jonathan Winters
(1960)
Family, Game-Show
Director: Franklin Heller | Stars: Arlene Francis, Martin Gabel, Dorothy Kilgallen, Bennett Cerf
Votes: 21
17.
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (1967–1993)
Episode:
Episode #1.13
(1967)
Comedy
Jonathan Winters plays a host of zany character. Jefferson Airplane performs "Somebody to Love." Nancy Wilson sings "Hound Dog Blues" with Tommy. Pat Paulsen does an editorial about divorce.
Director: Stan Harris | Stars: Tom Smothers, Dick Smothers, Peter Cullen, Jefferson Airplane
Votes: 23
18.
Fish Police (1992)
Episode:
The Codfather
(1992)
TV-PG | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
When the Codfather is murdered, Calamari is the only suspect.
Stars: Edward Asner, Georgia Brown, Tim Curry, Hector Elizondo
Votes: 14
19. 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: 4,242
20. What's My Line? (1950–1967)
30 min | Family, Game-Show
Four panelists must determine guests' occupations - and, in the case of famous guests, while blindfolded, their identity - by asking only "yes" or "no" questions.
Stars: John Daly, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf, Dorothy Kilgallen
Votes: 1,769
21. 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: 381
22. The Jackie Gleason Show (1952–1973)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy
Live variety show with Jackie Gleason.
Stars: Jack Lescoulie, The June Taylor Dancers, Ray Bloch, Jackie Gleason
Votes: 522
23. The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Frank Sinatra (1978 TV Special)
100 min | Comedy
Wonderful funny contribution from Red Buttons. Kinda leaves you feeling two things. Almost all of these acting/comedic legends have passed and this sort of unbridled humour is no more
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Ronald Reagan, Gene Kelly
Votes: 229
24. The Steve Allen Plymouth Show (1956–1960)
60 min | Comedy
The Steve Allen Show was an American variety show hosted by Steve Allen.
Stars: Steve Allen, Gene Rayburn, Louis Nye, Skitch Henderson
Votes: 258
25. Bicentennial Minutes (1974– )
1 min | Short, History
Minute-long "on this day in history" shorts, used a countdown to America's bicentennial.
Stars: Walter Cronkite, Cleveland Amory, Edward Asner, Roddy McDowall
Votes: 51
26. The Mouse Factory (1971–1973)
30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Classic Disney cartoons are presented, with each episode featuring a different theme and celebrity host.
Stars: Johnny Brown, Jim Backus, Wally Cox, Kurt Russell
Votes: 101
27.
Garfield and Friends (1988–1995)
Episode:
Mistakes Will Happen/U.S. Acres: The Well Dweller/The Wise Man
(1990)
TV-G | 23 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Garfield shows an episode filled with errors. During a drought, Orson meets a friendly alien. A chance meeting with a guru, convinces Jon to change his lifestyle.
Director: Jeff Hall | Stars: Lorenzo Music, Thom Huge, Jonathan Winters, Gregg Berger
Votes: 48
28. The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Kermit the Frog and his fellow Muppets put on a vaudeville show at their theatre, bringing in a famous celebrity to help out for each episode.
Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz
Votes: 26,235
29. 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
30. The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2015)
TV-14 | 40 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Making a satire out of the entire Late Night Show concept Scotsman Craig Ferguson hosts his show with a robot skeleton and a "horse" as his sidekicks. The show features the stereotypical parts of a Late Show, but all in their own, raw way.
Stars: Craig Ferguson, Shadoe Stevens, Josh Robert Thompson, Joseph Bolter
Votes: 11,498
31. Omnibus (1952–1961)
55 min | Drama, History, Music
Omnibus was a television program that sought to provide the best of what television could provide as the highest common denominator of intellectual curiosity and interest. This level of programing excellence has not been achieved again.
Stars: Alistair Cooke, Leonard Bernstein, Joseph N. Welch, Helen Hayes
Votes: 218
32. The Green Room with Paul Provenza (2010–2011)
TV-MA | 30 min | Talk-Show
Comedians sit around talking about comedy and world issues with host, Paul Provenza.
Stars: Paul Provenza, Jeffrey Ross, Kumail Nanjiani, Rick Overton
Votes: 537
33. Rabbit Ears: Paul Bunyan (1990 Video)
Animation, Short, Family
Director: Tim Raglin | Star: Jonathan Winters
Votes: 20
34. WTF with Marc Maron (2009 Podcast Series)
Talk-Show
Marc Maron welcomes comedians, actors, directors, writers, authors, musicians and folks from all walks of life to his home for amazingly revealing conversations.
Stars: Marc Maron, Eddie Pepitone, Jim Earl, Matthew L. Weiss
Votes: 176
35. The Tonight Show Starring Jack Paar (1957–1962)
105 min | Comedy, Family, Talk-Show
Originally airing during late-night, Tonight Starring Jack Paar was an American talk show hosted by Jack Paar under the Tonight Show franchise from 1957 to 1962. After 1959, it was officially known as The Jack Paar Show.
Stars: Hugh Downs, Jose Melis, Jack Paar, Cliff Arquette
Votes: 324
36. The Jack Paar Program (1962–1965)
60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
This was a variety show, hosted by Jack Paar, that had live and filmed interviews with famous people; comedy and musical acts; and home movies of trips Paar took with his wife Miriam and his teenage daughter Randy.
Stars: Jack Paar, Jose Melis, Jim G. Lucas, Jonathan Winters
Votes: 232
37. With Love, Sophia (1967 TV Special)
52 min | Comedy, Musical
Sophia puts the spotlight on her life with music. At her Rome villa, Peter Sellers is WWII Axis officer and Jonathan Winters a 16th century sculptor. Sophia sings "Out of Town" to children and animals. Tony voices "Summertime in Rome."
Director: Michael Pfleghar | Stars: Sophia Loren, Jonathan Winters, Marcello Mastroianni, Peter Sellers
Votes: 18
38.
Animaniacs (1993–1998)
Episode:
Oh, Oh, Ethel/Rorschach Test/Meet John Brain/Smell Ya Later/Spike
(1994)
Not Rated | 22 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
The episode opens with Slappy Squirrel's rendition of the silly song, "Oh Oh Ethel." Next, in "Meet John Brain," The Brain runs for President of the United States. Later, Slappy confronts ... See full summary »
Directors: Rich Arons, Greg Reyna, Lenord Robinson, Kirk Tingblad | Stars: Maurice LaMarche, Rob Paulsen, Sherri Stoner, Nate Ruegger
Votes: 146
39.
Fish Police (1992)
Episode:
No Way to Treat a Fillet-dy
(1992)
TV-PG | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Calamari's nephews become the prime suspects in a robbery. Meanwhile, Angel and Pearl each invite themselves to the police charity ball as Gil's date.
Stars: Edward Asner, Georgia Brown, Tim Curry, Hector Elizondo
Votes: 14
40.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Robin Williams/Jonathan Winters/Park Overall
(1991)
TV-14 | 41 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Robin Williams (The Fisher King (1991)); Jonathan Winters (Davis Rules (1991)); Park Overall (Empty Nest (1988)).
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Robin Williams
Votes: 19
41. The Jonathan Winters Show (1967–1969)
60 min | Comedy
A weekly variety program, presented by the comedian Jonathan Winters. It featured guest comedians and musicians, recurring sketches with regular characters, and a segment devoted to Winters... See full summary »
Stars: Jonathan Winters, John Aylesworth, Cliff Arquette, Dick Curtis
Votes: 73
42. The Vin Scully Show (1973)
30 min | Talk-Show
Vin Scully, the Dodger sportscaster hosts a daily conversation and entertainment show with the H.B. Barnum Orchestra. Produced by "Laugh In" producer Paul Keyes, the CBS series was an ... See full summary »
Stars: Vin Scully, Red Buttons, Ernest Borgnine, Walter Matthau
Votes: 11
43. Person to Person (1953–1961)
30 min | Documentary, News, Talk-Show
Interviews with figures from public life.
Stars: Edward R. Murrow, Charles Collingwood, Jayne Meadows, Jerry Lewis
Votes: 223
44.
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (1967–1993)
Episode:
Episode #3.20
(1969)
60 min | Comedy
After the programme opens with a parody of Glen Campbell's show with a cameo by Joey Bishop, Tom tries to trick Dick into kissing his bass violin, Winters describes a wagon train under ... See full summary »
Directors: Tim Kiley, Marty Pasetta | Stars: Tom Smothers, Dick Smothers, Judy Collins, Leigh French
Votes: 15
45.
Pioneers of Television (2008–2019)
Episode:
Late Night
(2008)
TV-PG | 55 min | Documentary, History
In the early years of US television, a new form of entertainment was created: the late night talk show. Steve Allen was the first of his kind and he was noted for its wacky comedy and ... See full summary »
Stars: Muhammad Ali, Steve Allen, Cliff Arquette, Count Basie
Votes: 33
46. 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
47. The Dean Martin Show (1965–1974)
TV-PG | Comedy, Music
Dean Martin hosts, with several celebrities as guests. There are musical acts and comedy sketches that break down comedy, racial, and sexual barriers all at the same time.
Stars: Dean Martin, The Dingaling Sisters, Ken Lane, Lou Jacobi
Votes: 1,429
48. The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956–1963)
60 min | Music
Dinah hosted this hour-long weekly for seven years. It featured Dinah and guest stars in a variety of songs, skits, production numbers. Also featured: her "See the USA in your Chevrolet" song and her warm kiss to all in conclusion.
Stars: Dinah Shore, Joel Aldred, Janet Blair, John Raitt
Votes: 241
49. The Grand Opening of Walt Disney World (1971 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary
A celebrity-filled look at the opening festivities for Walt Disney World in Florida.
Director: Robert Scheerer | Stars: Julie Andrews, Glen Campbell, Buddy Hackett, Jonathan Winters
Votes: 48
50. Jonathan Winters: On the Loose (2000 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
Directors: David Leaf, John Scheinfeld | Stars: Roosevelt Grier, Dennis James, Jack Paar, John Wayne
Votes: 17