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51. Amanda's (1983)

30 min | Comedy

Dry-witted Amanda Cartwright tries to manage a hotel despite mishaps involving her inexperienced son Marty, self-centered daughter-in-law Arlene, devoted cook Earl, and bumbling foreign bellhop Aldo.

Stars: Bea Arthur, Fred McCarren, Simone Griffeth, Rick Hurst

Votes: 129

52. The Great Bank Hoax (1977)

PG | 87 min | Comedy

The officers of a small town bank discover a huge shortfall just before the bank examiners are due to visit. Not knowing who the crook is, they decide to fix the books and then rob the bank themselves to cover up everything.

Director: Joseph Jacoby | Stars: Richard Basehart, Ned Beatty, Charlene Dallas, Burgess Meredith

Votes: 257

53. NET Playhouse (1964–1972)

90 min | Biography, Drama, History

American television anthology series of wide range of genres, from history and drama, to fantasy, and science fiction. Fiction novels, stories, stage plays, fairytales, and historic events are dramatized in each episode.

Stars: Irene Dailey, Rene Auberjonois, George Voskovec, Richard Dysart

Votes: 52

54. Treasury Men in Action (1950–1955)

30 min | Crime, Drama

A squad of Treasury Department agents, headed by "The Chief", go after counterfeiters and other criminals who commit crimes that fall under the Treasure Department's jurisdiction.

Stars: Walter Greaza, Ross Martin, Tom McKee, John Stephenson

Votes: 73

55. Inner Sanctum (1954)

27 min | Horror, Mystery

"Inner Sanctum" was a hosted horror and mystery anthology series hosted by Paul McGrath, and later by House Jameson as "Your Host".

Stars: Paul McGrath, House Jameson, Warren Stevens, Edward Binns

Votes: 65

56. OHMS (1980 TV Movie)

120 min | Drama

Ralph White plays Floyd Wing, a conservative Midwest farmer who rallies his neighbors against a power company who plans to use their land to erect huge towers across the area. Floyd then ... See full summary »

Director: Dick Lowry | Stars: Ralph Waite, David Birney, Talia Balsam, Dixie Carter

Votes: 51

57. Nero Wolfe (1959)

26 min | Crime

The short-lived adventures of portly detective Nero Wolfe, who would rather eat and tend to his orchids than hit the streets tracking down leads.

Stars: Kurt Kasznar, William Shatner, Alexander Scourby, Phyllis Hill

Votes: 40

58. Say Yes (1986)

PG-13 | 91 min | Comedy

A rich man leaves all his money to his grandson on the condition that he must be married within 24 hours, otherwise the money will go to the boy's father. The father sets out to sabotage ... See full summary »

Directors: Larry Yust, Peter Ferrara | Stars: Ian Anderson, Joe Barnaba, John C. Becher, Al Berry

Votes: 158

59. Sunday Showcase (1959–1961)

60 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama

A show featuring various specials. Some specials were comedy, and others were serious drama by famous authors.

Stars: Robert Emhardt, Milton Berle, Jimmy Durante, Bob Hope

Votes: 161

60. Lamp Unto My Feet (1948–1979)

60 min | Talk-Show

One of Television's earliest religious series providing inspirational drama and readings. Aired usually on Sunday mornings.

Stars: Lyman Bryson, George Crothers, Abby Lewis, Arnold Moss

Votes: 29

61. You Can't Go Home Again (1979 TV Movie)

100 min | Drama

Story of the relationships of a young writer trying to make it in New York of the 1920s, his married lover and an editor who sees the potential for literary genius in him.

Director: Ralph Nelson | Stars: Lee Grant, Chris Sarandon, Hurd Hatfield, Tammy Grimes

Votes: 21

62. Welcome to the Fun Zone (1984 TV Movie)

90 min | Comedy, Musical

Musical guests like 'Weird Al' Yankovic and Carlos Santana alternate with comedy sketches featuring such familiar faces as John Candy and John Carradine, plus stock footage of Captain Midnight and Bozo the Clown.

Director: Paul Miller | Stars: 'Weird Al' Yankovic, John Paragon, John Candy, Marc Weiner

Votes: 19

63. Dirtymouth (1970)

R | 102 min | Biography, Drama

The life and career of controversial comedian Lenny Bruce.

Director: Herbert S. Altman | Stars: Bernie Travis, Courtney Simon, Wynn Irwin, Miss Sam Teardrop

Votes: 20

64. Playwrights '56 (1955–1956)

60 min | Comedy, Drama

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Stars: Gene Saks, Steven Hill, Nina Foch, John McGiver

Votes: 50

65. New York Television Theatre (1965– )

Comedy, Drama

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Stars: John C. Becher, Charlotte Rae, George Rose, Sada Thompson

Votes: 24

66. A Christmas Festival (1959 TV Movie)

Drama

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Director: George Schaefer | Stars: Judith Anderson, John C. Becher, Charles Bolender, Dick Button

67. The Ballad of Louie the Louse (1959 TV Movie)

60 min | Comedy

A slimy loan shark is mistakenly believed to have died and a newspaper reporter writes a kind, if erroneous, obituary about his life. The loan shark decides to reform and try to live up to the kind things that were written about him.

Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Phil Silvers, Eddie Albert, Betsy Palmer, Royal Beal

68. Ethel Is an Elephant (1980 TV Movie)

Unrated | 30 min | Comedy

A NY photographer shares his pad with an abandoned circus elephant.

Director: John Astin | Stars: Todd Susman, Steven Peterman, Eddie Barth, Stephen Pearlman

69. Sunday Showcase (1959–1961)
Episode: The Sacco-Vanzetti Story: Part 1 (1960)

60 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama

In 1920, two Italian immigrants are charged with murdering a paymaster and his guard in South Braintree, Massachusetts. They are tried and convicted of murder in nearby Dedham, Massachusetts.

Director: Sidney Lumet | Stars: Martin Balsam, Royal Beal, John C. Becher, Frank Campanella

Votes: 16

70. ABC Stage 67 (1966–1967)
Episode: The Love Song of Barney Kempinski (1966)

60 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical

On his wedding day, in the few remaining hours of his bachelorhood, Barney Kempinski goes off to tour the city and sing his song to life, love and the city of New York.

Director: Stanley Prager | Stars: Alan Arkin, John Gielgud, Alan King, Lee Grant

Votes: 17

71. Bosom Buddies (1980–1982)
Episode: There's No Business... (1981)

TV-PG | Comedy

Henry impulsively buys a TV commercial production house and later learns it's heavily in debt.

Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: Tom Hanks, Peter Scolari, Donna Dixon, Holland Taylor

Votes: 46

72. Car 54, Where Are You? (1961–1963)
Episode: No More Pickpockets (1962)

TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy

The boys go under cover at Yankee Stadium to stem the onslaught of pickpockets. One skilled pilferer turns the tide on Toody; who ends up arrested?

Director: Al De Caprio | Stars: Joe E. Ross, Fred Gwynne, Wally Cox, Paul Reed

Votes: 89

73. Car 54, Where Are You? (1961–1963)
Episode: Put It in the Bank (1961)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

The 53rd Precinct's Brotherhood Club's newly elected treasurer Gunther Toody is determined to invest their hard-earned $800 in the stock market despite the protests of his fiscally conservative colleagues.

Director: Al De Caprio | Stars: Joe E. Ross, Fred Gwynne, Al Lewis, John Alexander

Votes: 81

74. Car 54, Where Are You? (1961–1963)
Episode: Schnauser's Last Ride (1962)

TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy

The boys recount what happened when Schnauser was taken off his mounted police route.

Director: Nat Hiken | Stars: Joe E. Ross, Fred Gwynne, Al Lewis, John C. Becher

Votes: 66

75. Car 54, Where Are You? (1961–1963)
Episode: The Biggest Day of the Year (1963)

TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy

After Tooday tells Muldoon that "today's a very important day",Muldoon,the men & high ranking officials,try to figure out why it is.

Director: Stanley Prager | Stars: Joe E. Ross, Fred Gwynne, Al Lewis, Beatrice Pons

Votes: 77

76. Car 54, Where Are You? (1961–1963)
Episode: The Sacrifice (1962)

TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy

Muldoon's the big expert on rules and regulations, but he's scared to take the test to become a sergeant.

Director: Al De Caprio | Stars: Joe E. Ross, Fred Gwynne, Paul Reed, Beatrice Pons

Votes: 73

77. Charlie's Angels (1976–1981)
Episode: One of Our Angels Is Missing (1980)

Not Rated | 49 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

Kris poses as a rich divorcée to find out why Rick Devlin has skipped parole. When the Angels proceed to lure him back to California, it turns out he is more dangerous than they first thought.

Director: Allen Baron | Stars: Jaclyn Smith, Cheryl Ladd, Shelley Hack, David Doyle

Votes: 192

78. The Defenders (1961–1965)
Episode: Eyewitness (1965)

TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama

Young hoodlums Erik Davis and Arnold Campbell violently beat an elderly man to death on a city street for seemingly no reason. Although 27 eyewitnesses are spectators to the crime, none ... See full summary »

Director: Sam Wanamaker | Stars: E.G. Marshall, Robert Reed, Robert Walker Jr., John C. Becher

79. The Defenders (1961–1965)
Episode: The Quality of Mercy (1961)

TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama

The Prestons defend a doctor accused of the "mercy-killing" of an infant with Down's Syndrome (then called "Mongolism").

Director: Buzz Kulik | Stars: E.G. Marshall, Robert Reed, Jack Klugman, Philip Abbott

Votes: 41

80. Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode: Memories (1982)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

A cassette tape, containing a recording of Arnold and Willis' deceased mother, is discovered in a trunk that is returned to the boys. When Drummond innocently plays the tape, it triggers ... See full summary »

Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato

Votes: 67

81. The Facts of Life (1979–1988)
Episode: Stake-Out Blues (1986)

TV-PG | Comedy, Family

The girls agree to let police use the store for a stakeout, while trying to hide it from Mrs. Garret.

Director: John Bowab | Stars: Charlotte Rae, Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, Mindy Cohn

Votes: 61

82. Filthy Rich (1982–1983)
Episode: The Best Revenge Is Stealing Your Ex-Husband's Second Wife's Fiance (1983)

30 min | Comedy

Kathleen's imminent second marriage is jeopardized when her aging suitor falls for Mother B.

Director: Rod Daniel | Stars: Delta Burke, Dixie Carter, Charles Frank, Jerry Hardin

83. Goodyear Playhouse (1951–1957)
Episode: I Was Stalin's Prisoner (1951)

60 min | Drama

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Director: Delbert Mann | Stars: Wolfe Barzell, John C. Becher, Maurice Burke, Constance Ford

84. Inner Sanctum (1954)
Episode: Burial at High Point (1954)

Horror, Mystery

A man ends up regretting having his wealthy wife declared insane so that he could gain control of her fortune.

Stars: John Baragrey, Barbara Baxley, John C. Becher, Theodore Newton

85. Joanie Loves Chachi (1982–1983)
Episode: I Do, I Don't, I Do (1982)

Comedy, Romance, Music

Joanie notices a guy looking at Annette during a performance at Delvecchio's, and she and Chachi introduce Annette and the guy, Wendell. They quickly hit it off and decide to get married ... See full summary »

Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: Scott Baio, Erin Moran, Al Molinaro, Derrel Maury

Votes: 42

86. Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode: China Dolls (1982)

TV-PG | Drama, Romance

Abby and Gary continue their affair until Gary's guilt forces him to end it. However, Val is already suspicious and confronts Abby. Laura considers reconciling with Richard.

Director: Joseph B. Wallenstein | Stars: James Houghton, Kim Lankford, Michele Lee, Constance McCashin

Votes: 22

87. Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode: Reunion (1982)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance

Karen's college friend Victoria Hill visits and organizes a fashion show which the women of the Cul-de-sac help out with. Laura discovers she is pregnant.

Director: Joseph B. Wallenstein | Stars: James Houghton, Kim Lankford, Michele Lee, Constance McCashin

Votes: 22

88. Kojak (1973–1978)
Episode: Lady in the Squadroom (1977)

TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Kojak is unhappy when McNeil insists an attractive woman detective joins the team, but the hostility between them begins to wane when they begin a murder investigation. In this tale of ... See full summary »

Director: Edward M. Abroms | Stars: Telly Savalas, Dan Frazer, Kevin Dobson, George Savalas

Votes: 111

89. Lamp Unto My Feet (1948–1979)
Episode: Letters from the Earth (1963)

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Stars: John C. Becher, Jules Munshin

90. The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp (1955–1961)
Episode: Santa Fe War (1958)

TV-PG | 30 min | Western

Earp is asked by the Santa Fe railroad to investigate a war over land ownership between the Finneys and Graingers in Finney County. Earp agrees to go finding himself in the middle of a war between the Graingers and the Finney organization.

Director: Frank McDonald | Stars: Hugh O'Brian, Don Haggerty, John C. Becher, Marshall Bradford

Votes: 36

91. Little House on the Prairie (1974–1983)
Episode: Chicago (1981)

TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Family, Romance

Charles travels to Chicago to comfort his grief-stricken friend, Mr. Edwards, after young newspaper reporter John Jr. dies in what seems to be a tragic street car accident. When John's boss... See full summary »

Director: Michael Landon | Stars: Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert, Rachel Lindsay Greenbush

Votes: 265

92. Man with a Camera (1958–1960)
Episode: Second Avenue Assassin (1958)

TV-PG | 30 min | Crime, Drama

Mike grew up with a moody boxer who, now a big time professional, is more vulnerable than it seems, and he needs Mike's help.

Director: Gerald Mayer | Stars: Charles Bronson, Tom Laughlin, Theodore Marcuse, Ruta Lee

Votes: 71

93. Mr. Merlin (1981–1982)
Episode: The Music's in Me (1981)

30 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Leo insists that he and Zac get a manager for their music act. Mr. Merlin reluctantly helps them financially and dubs their act "The Hot Pinkheads". But he suspects the manager Robert ... See full summary »

Director: Bill Bixby | Stars: Barnard Hughes, Clark Brandon, Jonathan Prince, Elaine Joyce

94. Murder, She Wrote (1984–1996)
Episode: Footnote to Murder (1985)

TV-PG | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Jessica sets out to clear the name of a friend who is a prime suspect in a murder case.

Director: Peter Crane | Stars: Angela Lansbury, Vincent Baggetta, Talia Balsam, Morgan Brittany

Votes: 489

95. Murder, She Wrote (1984–1996)
Episode: School for Scandal (1985)

TV-PG | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A mother and daughter become involved in a murder. Jessica must look between the lines to discover the truth and the murderer.

Director: Arthur Allan Seidelman | Stars: Angela Lansbury, Polly Bergen, Darleen Carr, Jack Kehoe

Votes: 472

96. Naked City (1958–1963)
Episode: Barefoot on a Bed of Coals (1963)

TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

A man who failed to qualify for the NYPD takes to impersonating a uniformed patrolman.His motives have to do with wanting to serve the public and also wanting to attract more desirable ... See full summary »

Director: James Sheldon | Stars: Paul Burke, Horace McMahon, Harry Bellaver, Nancy Malone

Votes: 61

97. Naked City (1958–1963)
Episode: Burst of Passion (1959)

TV-14 | 30 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Detective Halloran helps hunt down a man whom he knows, and who has always been a well-liked solid citizen before suddenly snapping and going on a killing spree throughout the city.

Director: Stuart Rosenberg | Stars: John McIntire, James Franciscus, Harry Bellaver, Woodrow Parfrey

Votes: 88

98. Naked City (1958–1963)
Episode: Dust Devil on a Quiet Street (1962)

TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

An acting class prank gone tragically awry leads the detectives to look closely at a talented but emotionally-tortured student.

Director: George Sherman | Stars: Paul Burke, Horace McMahon, Harry Bellaver, Nancy Malone

Votes: 60

99. Naked City (1958–1963)
Episode: The Rebirth (1959)

TV-14 | 30 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

A cleaning woman, tired of her hardscrabble life, robs a bank in an attempt to buy happiness.

Director: Stuart Rosenberg | Stars: James Franciscus, Horace McMahon, Harry Bellaver, Betty Sinclair

Votes: 65

100. New York Television Theatre (1965– )
Episode: The Immovable Gordons/The Movers (1966)

60 min | Comedy, Drama

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Director: William Corrigan | Stars: John C. Becher, John Gerstad, Hurd Hatfield, Bibi Osterwald