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- TV Land presents 100 of the greatest moments in television from the past 50 years
- A morning news show that includes interviews, features and banter among the hosts.
- The 6th BET Awards was hosted by Damon Wayans and celebrated the achievements of African-Americans in television, films, music and sports. The event was held on June 27, 2006 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California and aired on the Black Entertainment Television cable channel.
- 2000–20052h 24mTV-PG5.6 (126)TV EpisodeA three-part documentary that covers the trials and tribulations of African Americans in the history of television.
- Michael Che and Colin Jost host television's biggest night, honoring the year's best shows.
- One year after Kevin McCallister was left home alone and had to defeat a pair of bumbling burglars, he accidentally finds himself stranded in New York City - and the same criminals are not far behind.
- A look at the life of an aging insult comic named Jack Burke.
- Television stars are the contestants as the three major networks ABC, NBC and CBS battle each other in a variety of games including the tug-o-war and the obstacle course.
- In this program taped at the Caesar's Palace casino in Las Vegas, newcomer Marlene Ricci gets her big chance to perform along with a number of entertainment legends after winning a national competition.
- A look back at the people, events, music, and trends of the 1970s.
- The documentary style program profiled the life and career of the late comedian, Richard Pryor, with interviews and footage.
- After a suspended New York City cop's ex-partner is murdered, he vows to clean up the streets.
- A British diplomat to a West Indian island nation finds his idyllic existence thrown into chaos when a large American drilling company finds a huge source of natural mineral water there.
- A supersonic airborne disaster. In order to survive a flight headed for the Moscow Olympics, passengers of the Concorde must endure aerial acrobatics to dodge missiles and survive a device that decompresses the plane.
- Two Atlanta men raise funds for their charity by rigging boxing matches in New Orleans, but their tricks attract the mob's attention.
- Follows the life of iconic singer Donna Summer.
- Host Johnny Carson performs comedy routines and chats with various celebrities.
- Willie Tyler is a legendary ventriloquist, comedian, singer, and actor. Most of the time, he works with his partner, Lester. They have appeared in stage productions, television, and movies. See where it starts and who is there with him.
- A veteran comedian's last chance at stardom takes him on the road with a young comic who reveals an unexpected past.
- Sisters Bonnie and Debbie visit San Diego on Debbie's sixteenth birthday. After telling a sleazy pickup artist to take a hike, he follows them to the zoo and has Debbie kidnapped on behalf of his sleazy boss in order to shoot her full of dope and make her perform in porno films. Despite admonitions from the abductors, Bonnie teams up with detective Vince McCarthy, and together they try to infiltrate the porno industry in order to rescue Debbie.
- Spoof of TV crime dramas. Someone is murdering all the great detectives and cops, and it's up to the remaining few to find the killer and stop him.
- The behind-the-scenes intrigues--including, possibly, a murder--of an all-star fundraising telethon set in Las Vegas.
- Just before a championship basketball tournament, a teenage athlete learns that he has leukemia.
- The black image on television changed American culture. This two-hour program includes rare footage, memorabilia, photographs and exclusive interviews from the actors/writers/producers whose personal journeys created television history.
- When the television ratings machines suddenly malfunction, public television suddenly, but mistakenly, soars to #1 in this humorous satire.
- The story of Gary Mule's oddball path in stand-up comedy. From his start in "show business" performing Johnny Cash covers at a South Dakota brothel, to his over 350 televised performances, his career has been as strange as his comedy itself. He's odd, he's got crazy hair, and his timing is legendary. He's a friend to the biggest names in comedy and he may just be the funniest comedian you've never heard of.
- Navin Johnson sets out to travel to Los Angeles to attend the wedding of his pen pal, Marie, but is sidetracked by the leader of a gang of hobos who takes him to Las Vegas when learning of Navin's skill at playing cards.
- In the Wild West town of Mudbug, Sheriff Sugar Wolf arrives to confront an over-the-top villain, Big Baby Chips.
- While on vacation in a fictitious African country, the young son of a US senator, his guardian and their guide must stop the corrupt local police chief and the shady owner of a local circus from capturing their new friend - a talking ape.
- I Am Richard Pryor tells the story of the legendary performer and iconic social satirist, who transcended race and social barriers by delivering his honest irreverent and biting humor to America's stages and living rooms until his death at 65. Featuring an iconic comedic cast, historians, activists and artists who provide a unique brushstroke into the complex world of Pryor. The film dives deeply into the psyche of a comedic genius whose mother was a prostitute, father a pimp, and grandmother a madam. Pryor dispensed a penetrating comedic view of African American life - essentially comedy without jokes - that struck a chord with audiences of every ethnic, social and economic disposition.
- A look at the life, work and political activism of one of the most successful television producers of all time, Norman Lear.
- A famous guest host stars in parodies and sketches created by the cast of this witty show.
- Documentary series focusing on great American artists and personalities.
- Late night rock and pop music performances are featured.
- Dick Clark hosts a daily to weekly dance show that features the latest hit music for the attending teens to dance to. In addition, the show has performances by popular musicians and audience members rate songs.
- Weekly late-night progressive rock bands, many very well known, with some soft-pop (later) and occasional comic routines.
- Stupid crooks hold the only copy of a youth's movie for ransom while his father's away in Africa staging a wrestling-based coup.
- Dinah's show premiered 9 September 1974 and continued through to 4 September 1981. She started out the 70's with Dinah's Place which usually featured one guest and was more of a home oriented show about cooking, crafts and occasionally music. This format lasted until May of 1974. When the show came back in October of 1974 the format had changed drastically to a variety talk show which was called Dinah. and went on until 1981. This show was also known as "Dinah and Friends" during the summer of 1976.
- Someone arranges a star-studded party at Bob Hope's home and then begins murdering the guests.
- Sammy and Company was a variety and talk-show program hosted by the American singer, dancer, and comedian Sammy Davis Jr. from 1975 to 1977.
- Black revue with talent old and new, set in a contemporary recreation of the famed Cotton Club of the 1920's and 1930's.
- A documentary that chronicles the aberrational accomplishments--and outlandish antics--of the first Congress candidate in the country to endorse Donald Trump for president, "Renaissance Man" will often have you asking "is this for real?!" The larger-than-life protagonist/antagonist is a real-life acclaimed filmmaker, best-selling author, film-festival chairman, attorney, former judge--and bench-press champion--who has a cult following of masses who support him in his congressional bid, and much more.
- Musical performances, comedy skits, and interviews.
- 1975– 1h 30mTV-146.0 (86)TV EpisodeWatch selected sketches from this 1995 episode hosted by Friends costar David Schwimmer, with a cameo appearance by Jennifer Aniston. Selected sketches include "Elevator," "Grayson Moorehead Securities," "Kids Vs Grown-Ups," and "Such A Pretty Face." For clearance reasons, episodes have been edited from their original version.
- 1962–19921h 30mTV-GTV Episode
- 1962–19921h 30mTV-GTV Episode
- Episode: (1977)1950– 1h 30mTV EpisodeBob Hope takes a look at the tradition of vaudeville through sketches, songs, and tributes to vaudeville's many acts and personalities. Lucille Ball, Bernadette Peters, Vivian Reed, Jack Albertson, and Captain and Tennille appear. Jimmie Walker makes a cameo appearance. The sketches include "The Neglected Wife," "The Housecleaners," and "The Hospital." Lucille Ball sings as Sophie Tucker.
- 1962–19921h 30mTV-GTV Episode
- After the crew becomes sick with food poisoning, a neurotic ex-fighter pilot must safely land a commercial airplane full of passengers.
- A young man discovers a mechanical device that merges with his own body, turning him into a cyborg superhero. When strange creatures start appearing, trying to take the device back, he begins to uncover a secret plot to genetically engineer terrifying monsters.
- An offshore drilling accident releases a giant primordial shark, threatening to turn a bikini contest into a bloodbath.
- The double life of Methodist minister's wife catches up to her, as her husband campaigns for Mayor in a small New Jersey town.
- A reporter investigates a series of murders, dubbed the Spring Break Massacre, which leads to further mayhem.
- Lionel's life turns around after a one-night stand on top of a pinball table... he becomes the world's first pregnant man!
- 1985– 1h 24mTV-PG8.2 (104)TV EpisodeWith unprecedented access to Norman Lear, his work and his massive personal archives, this documentary combines stories from his turbulent childhood and early career with his groundbreaking TV success and social activism.
- Follows the plot of Pulp Fiction (1994). Scenes from other movies are also parodied.
- Two teenagers get trapped in a house with Dr. Frankenstein who wants to transfer one of their brains to his creature.
- A documentary juxtaposing the events of the 20th century with the commentary of stand-up comedians.
- Duke Jarrett is sent to jail at the John Dillinger prison. However, the prison looks more like a zoo, more or less ruled by the prisoners themselves.
- Once Upon a Time in a mythical place called Hollywood, a long, long, long time ago in a galaxy not so very far away, a witty group of actors with 38 EMMY Nominations, 3 Academy Award nominations, and 8 Golden Globe nominations, along with 4 Playmates and a Penthouse Pet, came together in a burst of comic frenzy and created imps*.
- During the 1970's, Dr. Richard Raskin was a respected surgeon and a nationally ranked professional tennis player. A Yale graduate, Raskin was married to a Ford model and with whom he had recently had a son. In 1976, Raskin underwent permanent, life-altering surgery. Dr. Raskin was no longer - enter Dr. Renee Richards. The Life and Times of Dr. Renee Richards is a documentary that highlights the issues of the modern transgender life with Dr. Richards at the center. Since her time in the tennis spotlight, she has been a hero, villain, roll model and all around controversial figure. With more than 30 hours shot the documentary is a work in progress. Tennis greats are coming out to talk about Dr. Richards and what she meant to the game, including Martina Navratilova, Jimmy Connors. Footage includes US Open tennis coverage, family members including Renee's son, sister and former wife.
- Celebrated ladies' man, Tyree Jackson, thinks his only job is to sneak women in and out of his apartment while his live-in girlfriend, Desirae Baxter, is at work. Tired of his philandering ways, Desirae and her girlfriends devise a plan that will give Tyree a taste of his own medicine.
- B.B. King & Joan Baez and other great artists came to New York's Maximum Security Prison, Sing Sing, and gave one of the best shows of their lives. B.B. called it one of his greatest performances. New York's Daily News called it one of the greatest moments in live entertainment.
- Jimmie Walker and Michael Winslow perform in this special featuring stories and jokes.
- The finale of the CHAAW movie series, continuing the story of Ardnas, Africa, Jules and China. Trouble develops during Christmas time that affects Uncle Jr. and Aunt Thelma. The only thing that can hold this family together is faith in the Lord.
- The crew try to stop a ring smuggling gold out of the country.
- Five stand-up comics, Jaime Reborn, Guy Torry, Adam Richmond, Flynn Beck, and Steve Wilson reflect on how and why they got involved in doing stand-up comedy, who their comedic influences were, how doing stand-up affected their acting careers, and their thoughts about the stand-up comic industry.
- 20191h 3m7.5 (352)TV SpecialLive performances of classic holiday-themed episodes from Norman Lear's hit shows "All in the Family" and "Good Times."
- Jay Leno takes over the Tonight Show with interview, sketches, and plenty of laughs.
- The adventures of a film stuntman who moonlights as a bounty hunter when movie work is slow.
- The romantic and comic tales of the passengers and crew of the cruise ship, Pacific Princess.
- The mysterious Mr. Roarke runs a unique resort island in the Pacific Ocean that can fulfill any fantasy, but they rarely turn out as expected.
- Two female police detectives cooperate with each other both in their professions and in their personal lives.
- Five women with very different outlooks on politics, Hollywood and it's stars, and current events discuss these and other divisive topics of the day. Originated by Barbara Walters and currently (2021) led by longtime host, Whoopi Goldberg.
- A white former NBA professional retires from the pro game and gets a job as a basketball coach in a predominantly Black inner-city high school.
- Some of the worst cooks in the country will compete in an elimination series. The last two standing have the chance to cook for culinary critics and win a cash prize.
- The Late Show with David Letterman is an hour-long weeknight comedy and talk-show broadcast by CBS from the Ed Sullivan Theater on Broadway in New York City.
- Talk show in which Wendy Williams chats about celebrity gossip and what's new in the entertainment world.
- Popular late-night comedy/talk-show with host David Letterman, interviewing famous guests.
- Merv Griffin invites a series of actors, actresses, writers, and directors to discuss the progressive work they have done and current culture, arts, and entertainment surrounding the numerous projects.
- Documentary series exploring a topic, headline, or person that became the ground zero for a revolution in culture; told by the people who were on the front lines of the story.
- Long running variety show, featuring the brother-sister singing duo of Donny and Marie Osmond. The first season also featured all of the Osmond families, but Donny and Marie were obviously the most popular of the bunch so the rest were phased into occasional appearances.
- Phil Donahue's show started off similar to other shows of its day, featuring celebrities and musical acts, but he soon started pushing the envelope by discussing health and social topics previously considered taboo.
- In this hybrid of "Inquizition" and "Survivor," contestants test their trivial mettle as a team and against each other. After each round of play, the team votes out the most expendable member, who instantly gets the biting send off of "You are the Weakest Link. Goodbye." In the end, only one player goes home with any money.
- Afternoon game show which combined elements of two classic game shows "Match Game" and "Hollywood Squares" into one.
- Arsenio Hall hosts this hip, late-night talk show.
- Of all the talk shows, there's only one show that doesn't hesitate to take up such serious issues as teenage prostitution, aliens from outer space or breast implants in the Dick Dietrick style.
- Nineteen-seventies' era comedy/variety television show, starring Tony Orlando (and Dawn).
- "B.A.D." stands for "Burglary Auto Detail," and the B.A.D. Cats are a team of cops who investigate car thieves.