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- 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.
- Americans try to cope with the aftermath of a nuclear catastrophe.
- 1974–19801h 35mTV-PG8.7 (323)TV EpisodeRichie's father has been swindled by a man named Coombs. Jim assembles together a disparate group of con-artists in a complicated scheme using Coombs' anxieties, and even the "Curse" of King Tut, to save Mr. Brockelman from ruin.
- WWII brings changes to the White House, including Russians as guests. Mrs. Roosevelt brings Maggie back to supervise the visit of Mrs. Chiang Kai-Shek. After all the Roosevelt years, the staff has trouble adjusting to President & Mrs. Truman. The lack of a foundation finally makes the White House unsafe to live in and the Trumans let most of the staff go, but call Lillian back to organize temporary Presidential residence Blair House. The Eisenhowers' lack of respect for Presidential tradition irritates the staff, and Mrs. Eisenhower's demand for new items keeps Lillian hopping.
- Jackie Gleason returns to the variety show format with his "American Scene Magazine". The official title of the show was, again, "The Jackie Gleason Show". Initially taped in New York City, after two seasons in 1964 moved to Miami Beach.
- "The Alfred Hitchcock Hour" was a continuation of the dramatic anthology series Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) hosted by the Master of Suspense and Mystery.
- Host Johnny Carson performs comedy routines and chats with various celebrities.
- Minute-long "on this day in history" shorts, used a countdown to America's bicentennial.
- 1995–19983h 45m8.5 (5.1K)TV EpisodeMartin Scorsese describes his initial and growing obsession with films from the 1940s and 50s as the art form developed and grew with clips from classics and cult classics.
- A Disney-produced anthology covering many different genres.
- The son of a police detective solves baffling crimes.
- Of the many anthology series, this is considered the most ambitious with outstanding talent in front of the camera. Attracting top ranked directors and scripts, it was often filmed live including the entire first season.
- 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.
- Television special celebrating the 30 year anniversary of Michael Jackson's solo career.
- An over-the-hill heavyweight boxing champion who suffers from the ravages of years of head trauma is exploited by his manager, despite the efforts of a compassionate young woman who tries to help him recover his self-respect.
- An old friend of Ironside's must deal with the sudden reappearance of a long lost daughter that everyone had believed was dead.
- Highly-decorated veteran, Cornelius 'Neil' Daggett (Jack Warden), has deteriorated from hero to alcoholic bum since the end of the war, having alienated his wife and family. He desperately wants to again become a hero to them, but his efforts turn into tragedy.
- An insecure Harding waffles about assignments, as the Attorney General tries to cover up the Teapot Dome scandal and a superstitious Florence Harding sees signs and omens everywhere. Maggie becomes First Maid when Annie resigns. President Coolidge moves into the White House with a zoo including a raccoon and quickly establishes himself as cheap, even monitoring kitchen expenses. He even obtains Mrs. Jaffray's resignation. President Hoover and the Great Depression arrive. Tired of unemployment, Lillian decides she's ready to work at the White House, but her irrepressible spirits do not fit her well for service.
- Los Angeles homicide detective Lieutenant Columbo uses his humble ways and ingenuous demeanor to winkle out even the most well-concealed of crimes.
- Behind the scenes at the White House during eight administrations, as told by the people who work there.
- A drama detailing the transformation of Barabbas, a thief and murderer, who is chosen to survive by an angry mob and that Jesus shall die.
- Interviews and archival footage are used to tell the story of post-war Broadway through the 1960s.
- Through playwright Arthur Miller and director Elia Kazan, the film explores the blacklist: its origins, the key agents of the Red Scare, and the damage done not only to those subpoenaed, but to America's political system as well.
- The Depression hits even the White House, with pay cuts for the staff while Mrs. Hoover continues to entertain extravagantly. Maggie collapses but is unwilling to rest. A visitor captures Lillian's interest, leading to a quickie Virginia wedding, but her new husband is unable to find a job and Lillian remains in her job. Maggie retires after 30 years of service, and Wheatley and Frasier both join the Army.
- The cases of an easy-going ex-convict turned private investigator.
- The cases of the N.Y.P.D.'s 65th Precinct.
- Documentary series focusing on great American artists and personalities.
- The adventures of the Tiki III and crew as they sailed from island to island through the South Pacific, carrying cargo and the odd passenger from one drama to another.
- Interviews with figures from public life.
- Janet Dean is a nurse who has been recently discharged from the U. S. Air Force. She becomes a private nurse and travels around the country treating not only patients physical ailments but also their mental ailments.
- Marshal Matt Dillon keeps the peace in rough-and-tumble Dodge City.
- Based on actual cases from the San Francisco police files, Lieutenant Guthrie and Inspector Grebb work as a team to track down the criminals.
- An Americanized version of the famous hit British TV show, retaining David Frost from the British cast.
- Hollywood's most notorious scandals exposed through interviews and re-enactments.
- 1985– 1h 37mTV-148.1 (92)TV EpisodeTennessee Williams was brilliant and prolific, he was also troubled and self-destructive, an abuser of alcohol and drugs. He was awarded four Drama Critic Circle Awards, two Pulitzer Prizes and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
- A stage actor playing Quasimodo in a performance of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' pays an alcoholic homeless man with a severely deformed face to model for him. After a successful opening night, the actor discovers that he is unable to remove his make-up.
- In the series debut, individualist private detective Joe Mannix is working at a corporate agency. Company rules dictate only one piece of paper on a desk at a time; Mannix's desk is cluttered. Despite Mannix's disdain for the rules, the head of the agency, Lew Wickersham also knows Mannix "is my best man." Mannix is sent to investigate a missing person's case. The client is a retired mobster, who first tests Mannix. The detective is told the missing person, the mobster's daughter, is kidnapped. Mannix will encounter much treachery before learning the true facts of the case.
- With help from a police psychic, Mulder continues to search for clues about Samantha's abduction and ultimately finds the long sought after answers concerning her fate.
- In 1909, Maggie starts working at the White House as second maid, but is run ragged with her usual work and extra tasks as a beautician. Daughter Lillian has an operation for her crippled leg but is heartbroken to learn she will still need crutches. Maggie asks Mrs. Jaffray to hire grown-up Lillian, but she refuses to hire a handicapped woman.
- An astronaut crew crash-lands on a planet where highly intelligent non-human ape species are dominant and humans are enslaved.
- A British wartime aviator who cheats death must argue for his life before a celestial court, hoping to prolong his fledgling romance with an American girl.
- A father and son lawyer duo take a variety of cases that often deal with the important issues of the day.
- In this live drama series, over two hundred live plays, covering all aspects of society, were shown.
- A story of the professional and private lives of two Army officers, Court Massengale an incompetent schemer who doesn't care about his men, and Sam Damon, a heroic and caring leader from World War I to the end of World War II.
- Jackie Gleason's last weekly variety series, which alternated between regular variety hours with big name guest stars and musical remakes of old "The Honeymooners" sketches.
- "Broadway: Beyond The Golden Age" is the long awaited sequel to Rick McKay's "Broadway: The Golden Age." It tells the history of Broadway from 1959 and ending in 1983 as told by over 100 Broadway legends as interviewed by Mr. McKay..
- When a famous fashion designer is found murdered, Inspector Richard Queen of the NYPD is baffled by her dying clue, prompting him to bring in his son, mystery writer Ellery Queen, to help in the investigation.
- Crazy Annie.
- Leo Rolf discovers his wife's affair with Arthur Raskin and murders his rival. Rolf confesses to the crime, adding that it was a premeditated act. However, citing the ancient "unwritten law" that allows a man to kill his wife's lover, Rolf argues that he should enjoy impunity. It's up to the Prestons to plead his case in court.
- Young Davey is quite exceptionally bright, and his father has big dreams for him.
- Hec sets out to take down the Detroit crime syndicate who plotted an oil driller's murder.
- In a twist of fate, Gannon is forced to destroy the career of a beloved general practioner who once saved his life.
- An elite covert operations unit carries out highly sensitive missions subject to official denial in the event of failure, death or capture.
- Disturbed Blanche DuBois moves in with her sister in New Orleans and is tormented by her brutish brother-in-law while her reality crumbles around her.
- Gil Favor is trail boss of a continuous cattle drive. He is assisted by Rowdy Yates. The crew runs into characters and adventures along the way.
- Rod Serling presents tales of horror illustrated in various paintings.
- Actor, Producer, and Director Robert Montgomery introduced each telecast, sometimes interviewing one of the stars, and sometimes appearing in the play.
- The history of color photography in motion pictures, in particular the Technicolor company's work.
- Sammy Hogarth, a vaudeville comedian who now has his own TV show, is a ruthless egomaniac who demands instant obedience from his staff and heaps abuse on those in lesser positions than his. His most vituperative behavior, however, is reserved for his weak-willed brother, Lester, whom Sammy has hired as his assistant but whom he really uses as his whipping boy.
- The salt bed is now exhausted and the only supply left is in a warehouse and controlled by its new owner. Since everyone needs the salt and they need it now or their cattle will die, the biggest buyer tries to set the price. When a price is reached, they are all up in arms. But the monetary price is nothing to what is finally paid.
- 1962–19641h7.9 (9)TV EpisodeLaura Hunter, a 15-year-old girl, is pregnant. The school refers her to Dr. Bassett to evaluate if she is psychologically capable of carrying the child, and if not, she could have the child aborted. Bassett's opinion is that the parents are excessively permissive. Laura's mother is determined to see that Laura gets an abortion, despite Bassett's opinion that Laura is emotionally mature enough to have the child, and Laura wants to have the baby.
- Attorney Mike Karr and his colleagues are involved in solving crimes and intrigue which touch the lives of many citizens.
- Criminal cases where criminals are mentally evaluated, or people in the verge of a nervous breakdown.
- The adventures of Hec Ramsey, a turn-of-the-20th-century detective who prefers to use his brains instead of his guns.
- "The Evil Touch" was an anthology horror, science fiction and mystery series hosted by Anthony Quayle between 1973-74..
- "'Way Out" was a drama in the macabre genre was broadcast each week hosted by Roald Dahl.
- This is an accurate portrayal of the Salem witch trials of 1692, with real characters and original transcripts woven into the dialogue. The film is a powerful, moving story about three loving sisters accused of witchcraft.
- An anthology series based in New York City which attracted a high caliber group of actors, often Broadway stars. Stories were both drama and comedies, some original but others adaptions of films and plays.
- As Mr Wicker fixes the toilet in their apartment, they find a pack of love letters from a previous tenant from WWII behind the wall. Jamie reads the letters and she sees a parallel between the lives in the letter and her and Paul's life.
- The life stories of various historical figures and celebrities are told.
- Los Angeles is where Sergeant Nick Anderson and his fellow officers work to keep the streets safe. After the arrest of the accused, attorney John Egan plans their defense, while the prosecution is led by Jerry Miller.
- The story of the makeup artists behind one of the most ground breaking and beloved science fiction franchise of all time, Planet of the Apes.
- In 2001 Jack Cardiff (1914-2009) became the first director of photography in the history of the Academy Awards to win an Honorary Oscar. But the first time he clasped the famous statuette in his hand was a half-century earlier when his Technicolor camerawork was awarded for Powell and Pressburger's Black Narcissus. Beyond John Huston's The African Queen and King Vidor's War and Peace, the films of the British-Hungarian creative duo (The Red Shoes and A Matter of Life and Death too) guaranteed immortality for the renowned cameraman whose career spanned seventy years.
- The Tomorrow Show was an American late-night television talk show hosted by Tom Snyder.
- Live dramas that were broadcast every other week. The show had covered both light and serious drama and featured both well-known and not so well-known actors and actresses.
- A wealthy art collector is murdered, and all signs point to a robbery gone wrong. But the nephew's alibi is a little too convenient, and Columbo pulls a fast one to ferret out the killer.
- 1985– 1h 30mTV-147.7 (240)TV EpisodeThe life and career of the renowned television writer and creator of the classic science fiction series, "The Twilight Zone."
- 1985– 3h 48mTV-147.7 (301)TV EpisodeDocumentary about the first 85 years of Warner Bros. Studios, with scenes from hundreds of films that reflect the values, morals and attitudes of several generations, especially in the United States.
- A man spends a summer day swimming as many pools as he can all over a quiet suburban town.
- Bill Maher's take on the current state of world religion.
- A pinnacle of the Golden Age of Television, "Studio One" presented a wide range of memorable dramas and received eighteen Emmy nominations and five wins during its prestigious nine-year run on CBS.
- This live dramatic series featured original stories and adaptations of novels, plays, etc., during its eight-year run. During the first year, the show was sponsored by the Actor's Equity Association, and featured adaptations of Broadway plays and musicals. Bert Lytell, the former President of the Association, acted as host. During the second season, an agreement was made with the Book-of-the-Month Club, and the plays were adaptations of current novels. Starting in the third season, the television plays were adaptations of plays, novels, dramas, etc., by known and unknown authors. The title of the show was changed to "Repertory Theatre" (1949) for episodes 1.29 to 1.31 and "Arena Theatre" (1949) for episodes 1.32 to 1.38. Effective with episode 1.39, the original title was used. Starting with the fourth season, this show alternated weekly with "The Goodyear Theatre" (1951); starting in the eighth season, this program alternated with "The Goodyear Theatre" (1951) and "The ALCOA Hour" (1955).
- Live dramatic shows featuring Hollywood stars, adaptations of motion pictures, and a host accompanying. The host would introduce each act, and would conduct an interview with the stars at the end of the play.
- This dramatic anthology series went into open syndication when the DuMont Television Network ceased operations.
- The head of a psychiatric telephone hot line gets his associates to get out of the office and into the streets to help people with psychiatric problems.
- 1980–19942h 51m7.6 (284)TV EpisodeThis is a true story based on transcripts of the Salem Witch Trials. Sarah (Vanessa Redgrave) and her two sisters are put on trial for suspicion of witchcraft. While her sisters are hanged, Sarah is sentenced to a prison term to be served in a box barely large enough for her to lie down in. When she is released, her family name is cleared and all she is given for all she has suffered are three gold sovereigns- coin of the realm at the time. Abby Williams, the preacher's niece, starts getting into fortune telling and such illegal activities, as taught to her by the slave Tituba. Other local girls get into it, and then start acting strange. Abby and the girls eventually start to name local people as 'witches' and blame their sicknesses on witchcraft. Hundreds are accused and sent to jail, though there are many who doubt the truth of the accusations. Among these are three sisters, Mary, Rebecca, and Sarah. All are kept in jail for quite some time, until Mary and Rebecca are found guilty, though they pleaded innocent. They are hanged, and due to over crowding, Sarah is sent to a farm until her hearing. She is kept in utter isolation in a chicken coop, getting very sick and lonely, until family comes to save her. The madness is over, though the clever girls, along with one 'afflicted' mother, first succeeded in giving enough 'evidence' so that 19 people were hanged on the count of witchcraft, and one was pressed to death. The story is told to a court 10 years later by Sarah, wanting to clear the family name. Though they can not immediately decide on guilt, or give her compensation, the three judges do give Sarah 3 symbolic sovereigns, one for each of the lives that had suffered.
- 1987– 50mTV-147.6 (123)TV EpisodeThis documentary from the award-winning series "A&E Biography" shows us the life of actor and photographer Roddy McDowall. The focus lies on his early days as a child star. It was produced before McDowall's death.
- Detective Cheng is commissioned by Interpol to destroy the "Empire of Chaiba", a worldwide criminal organization based in Southeast Asia, he initiates an undercover operation to infiltrate the organization.
- The cases of a stage magician/escape artist who moonlights as an amateur crimefighter.
- This American Roman Catholic religious-themed anthology sheds light on the contemporary search for meaning, freedom, and love.
- When The Alcoa Hour dramatic anthology series moved from Sunday night to Monday, both the name and the format were changed. Instead of having a completely different cast for each episode, the series now used a set group of actors who would appear repeatedly throughout the series in various roles. While most of the productions were serious dramas, a few comedies were also included in the mix.
- Dr. Raymer is the mentor and also boss of Dr. McKinley Thompson at York Hospital. The actions centers around the lives of the people who eventually seek help and their situations rather than the treatment prescribed.
- An anthology series of short stories told to acquaintances by a man named John Burden.
- A magician is asked by the mother of a plane-crash victim to check into a possible conspiracy; he discovers that the plane crash was staged.
- 1969–19731h7.5 (9)TV EpisodeDr. Ted Stuart spends an evening helping in Dr. Bartell's low income clinic. After returning to the hospital he is confronted by the effort and cost in keeping Harry Miller, a high profile patient, alive after risky surgery. Dr. Stuart struggles with the ethical dilemma of allocating medical resources.