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1. The Addams Family (1964–1966)
Episode: Lurch's Grand Romance (1966)

TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Horror

Morticia's school chum Trivia visits. Lurch is obviously smitten by her, but Trivia's interest is entirely in show business. Morticia decides to change Trivia's mind by making Lurch more ... See full summary »

Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Carolyn Jones, John Astin, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy

Votes: 223

2. Gypsy (1965– )
Episode: Randy Sparks, Diane Jergens, Minnie Pearl (1966)

Talk-Show

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Director: Tom Weatherwax | Stars: Gypsy Rose Lee, Diane Jergens, Minnie Pearl, Randy Sparks

3. Gypsy (1965– )

30 min | Talk-Show

A morning television talk show hosted by Gypsy Rose Lee

Stars: Gypsy Rose Lee, June Havoc, Pat Carroll, Richard Deacon

Votes: 46

4. The Addams Family (1964–1966)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Horror

The misadventures of a blissfully macabre but extremely loving family.

Stars: John Astin, Carolyn Jones, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy

Votes: 21,814

5. Vacation Playhouse (1963–1967)

30 min | Drama, Comedy, Crime

Summer replacement show featuring pilot programs that had not been sold.

Stars: Darryl Hickman, Dwayne Hickman, Pat Crowley, Soupy Sales

Votes: 64

6. Vacation Playhouse (1963–1967)
Episode: Three Wishes (1963)

Drama, Comedy, Crime

A woman is traveling to Boston to marry her fiancé Henry, when she stops off at her uncle's antique shop. There she rubs a lamp and outs pops a genie willing to help her with her problems.

Director: Andrew McCullough | Stars: Wallace Ford, George Grizzard, Diane Jergens, Gustavo Rojo

7. 77 Sunset Strip (1958–1964)
Episode: Dress Rehearsal (1962)

TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Kookie's career as a private detective starts off with a whimper: he's summoned to rescue a wealthy matron's kidnapped dog.

Director: Jeffrey Hayden | Stars: Edd Byrnes, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Roger Smith, Louis Quinn

Votes: 37

8. Follow the Sun (1961–1962)
Episode: Not Aunt Charlotte! (1962)

60 min | Adventure

Eighteen-year-old Penny Baxter is excited about visiting Hawaii until she discovers her maiden aunt will travel with her as a chaperone. It's the older woman, however, who finds romance in the islands when she meets a handsome beachcomber.

Stars: Barry Coe, Brett Halsey, Gigi Perreau, Gary Lockwood

9. The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959–1963)
Episode: How to Cheat an Honest Man (1962)

TV-Y7 | 26 min | Comedy, Family

Dobie is torn between two girls on opposite ends of the spectrum. Dobie, using a scam as always, is trying to convince current girlfriend Mona Monaghan that he shouldn't go out with her ... See full summary »

Director: Guy Scarpitta | Stars: Dwayne Hickman, Frank Faylen, Bob Denver, Diane Jergens

Votes: 29

10. Follow the Sun (1961–1962)

60 min | Adventure

The show follows the adventures of two free-lance magazine writers based in Hawaii.

Stars: Barry Coe, Brett Halsey, Jay Lanin, Gary Lockwood

Votes: 81

11. The Americans (1961– )

60 min | Action, War

During the American Civil War, two brothers fighting on opposite sides of the conflict.

Stars: Darryl Hickman, Richard Davalos, John McIntire, Slim Pickens

Votes: 90

12. Teenage Millionaire (1961)

Approved | 84 min | Comedy, Musical

A teenager whose father is a millionaire radio station owner secretly records a song and plays it on one of his father's stations. It becomes a hit. Then he falls in love with a girl who ... See full summary »

Director: Lawrence Doheny | Stars: Jimmy Clanton, Rocky Graziano, Zasu Pitts, Diane Jergens

Votes: 125

13. Espionage: Far East (1961)

Action

21 top Philippine and American stars in this year's biggest and boldest screen entertainment.

Directors: Gerardo de Leon, Ted Post, Eddie Romero | Stars: Tod Andrews, Leopoldo Salcedo, Mila Del Sol, Diane Jergens

14. The McGonigle (1961 TV Movie)

30 min | Comedy

Pilot for an NBC series concerns the comedic adventures of two U.S. Navy seamen who try to wrangle a honeymoon for a shipmate and his bride.

Director: Ralph Murphy | Stars: Mickey Shaughnessy, Tom D'Andrea, Frank Gerstle, Wally Cassell

15. The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952–1966)
Episode: Dave's Golf Story (1961)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Dave has a great golf story, but Wally submits it to the attractive campus newspaper editor as his own.

Director: Ozzie Nelson | Stars: Ozzie Nelson, Harriet Nelson, David Nelson, Ricky Nelson

Votes: 30

16. The Americans (1961– )
Episode: Reconnaissance (1961)

60 min | Action, War

A Union force is camped at Harper's Ferry, and Jeff is assigned to sneak through their lines to gather information. He discovers that his brother Ben is among the soldiers stationed there.

Stars: Darryl Hickman, Richard Davalos, Diane Jergens, Lee Marvin

17. The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode: Daniel Boone: The Promised Land (1961)

Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

The wagon train on the way to Kentucky has to lighten the loads to get across the mountains and battle Indians.

Stars: Dewey Martin, Mala Powers, Kevin Corcoran, Brian Corcoran

Votes: 18

18. The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode: Daniel Boone: The Wilderness Road (1961)

Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

Daniel and his friends have troubles with Indians on their way to Kentucky.

Stars: Dewey Martin, Mala Powers, Kevin Corcoran, Diane Jergens

Votes: 11

19. The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp (1955–1961)
Episode: The Shooting Starts (1961)

TV-PG | 30 min | Western

A tavern keeper finds himself losing business to another bar owner whose niece recites poetry to customers. He has the backing of the Ten Percent Ring and other saloon owners. He wants the not only the saloon but the niece for a year.

Director: Paul Landres | Stars: Hugh O'Brian, Douglas Fowley, Morgan Woodward, Barney Phillips

Votes: 45

20. The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959–1963)
Episode: The Gigolo (1961)

TV-Y7 | 26 min | Comedy, Family

Maynard, of whom no man could ever be jealous, suddenly finds himself a hot commodity among the coeds of S. Peter Pryor Junior College when he agrees to serve as their escort to social ... See full summary »

Director: Rod Amateau | Stars: Dwayne Hickman, Frank Faylen, Florida Friebus, Bob Denver

Votes: 36

21. Wagon Train (1957–1965)
Episode: The Prairie Story (1961)

TV-PG | 60 min | Western

The story of the women of the wagon train and the unforgiving prairie through which they pass. Who will endure, and who will give up? Who will live, and who will die?

Director: Mitchell Leisen | Stars: Robert Horton, John McIntire, Jan Clayton, Beulah Bondi

Votes: 98

22. The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952–1966)
Episode: A Question of Suits and Ties (1961)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

The sorority girls issue a proclamation dictating a dress code that must be adhered to by fraternity boys, when going out on dates. The fraternity boys fight back, and the war of the sexes escalates from there.

Director: Ozzie Nelson | Stars: Ozzie Nelson, Harriet Nelson, David Nelson, Ricky Nelson

Votes: 27

23. The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959–1963)
Episode: The Chicken Corporal (1961)

TV-Y7 | 26 min | Comedy, Family

Waitress Betsy won't go out with Dobie unless he get a date for her roommate Suzy.

Director: Rod Amateau | Stars: Dwayne Hickman, Bob Denver, Jack Mullaney, Diane Jergens

Votes: 35

24. The Jim Backus Show (1960–1961)

30 min | Comedy

Mike O'Toole owns and runs a second-rate news service that he struggles to keep afloat financially. His employees include the attractive Dora and Dave as reporters. Sidney is the office boy who often gets into misadventures.

Stars: Jim Backus, Nita Talbot, Bobs Watson, Bill McLean

Votes: 50

25. Escape to Paradise (1960)

Not Rated | 83 min | Action, Drama, Romance

In the Philippines during World War II, a girl is rescued from bandits by a guerrilla fighter.

Director: Eddie Romero | Stars: Leopoldo Salcedo, Diane Jergens, Johnny Monteiro, Joe Dennis

Votes: 82

26. The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode: Daniel Boone: The Warrior's Path (1960)

Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

In North Carolina, Daniel Boone hears amazing tales about Kentucky and decides to move his family there. The Indians are not happy that settlers are coming and so they are making life difficult for them.

Director: Lewis R. Foster | Stars: Dewey Martin, Mala Powers, Richard Banke, Eddy Waller

Votes: 32

27. Tales of Wells Fargo (1957–1962)
Episode: A Study in Petticoats (1960)

TV-14 | 30 min | Western

Jim Hardie is on a stage guarding a package for Jake Hoover insured for $10,000. He is with two female passengers and a renown gunfighter. An attempt is made on the stage but rebuffed. However, the owner's daughter wants to relieve Jim.

Director: Gene Fowler Jr. | Stars: Dale Robertson, Whitney Blake, Diane Jergens, Chris Alcaide

Votes: 45

28. The Jim Backus Show (1960–1961)
Episode: Uncle Chester (1960)

Comedy

Mike is following a hot story about a crooked poltician when his Uncle Chester comes for a visit. Mike is welcoming at first but when his relative interferes with his work Mike becomes exasperated.

Director: Alan Crosland Jr. | Stars: Jim Backus, Nita Talbot, Bobs Watson, Bill McLean

29. The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959–1963)

TV-Y7 | 30 min | Comedy, Family

A young man schemes and attempts to get the "better things in life" mostly popularity, success, and most importantly, girls.

Stars: Dwayne Hickman, Bob Denver, Frank Faylen, Florida Friebus

Votes: 2,058

30. The FBI Story (1959)

Approved | 149 min | Crime, Drama, History

A dedicated FBI agent recalls the agency's battles against the Klan, organized crime and Communist spies.

Director: Mervyn LeRoy | Stars: James Stewart, Vera Miles, Murray Hamilton, Larry Pennell

Votes: 3,880

31. Island of Lost Women (1959)

Approved | 71 min | Adventure

A plane makes an emergency landing on a jungle island inhabited by a scientist and his three nubile young daughters. Complications ensue.

Director: Frank Tuttle | Stars: Jeff Richards, Venetia Stevenson, John Smith, Diane Jergens

Votes: 331

32. Lux Playhouse (1958–1959)
Episode: Mirror, Mirror (1959)

30 min | Drama, Comedy, Romance

Kate Lodge, the reigning beauty queen of a small town, receives a visit from her beloved niece Kathy. Their warm friendship is quickly tested when the equally attractive and younger Kathy ... See full summary »

Director: Robert B. Sinclair | Stars: Henry Daniell, Flora Drake, Mark Henry, Anne Jeffreys

33. Wagon Train (1957–1965)
Episode: The Steele Family Story (1959)

TV-PG | 60 min | Western

Nearing the end of their trip, a mother with four beautiful daughters, all of marrying age and a wagon train full of men who are either the same or wanting to be and the Major is not off limits either.

Director: Christian Nyby | Stars: Ward Bond, Robert Horton, Lee Patrick, Lori Nelson

Votes: 101

34. The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959–1963)
Episode: Greater Love Hath No Man (1959)

TV-Y7 | 26 min | Comedy, Family

When Maynard returns from a short hitch in the service and falls for Dobie's girl Pearl, will Dobie do that far, far greater thing than he has ever done before and step aside for his love-struck friend?

Director: Rod Amateau | Stars: Dwayne Hickman, Frank Faylen, Florida Friebus, Bob Denver

Votes: 46

35. 77 Sunset Strip (1958–1964)

TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Stu Bailey and Jeff Spencer are the wisecracking, womanizing private-detective heroes of this Warner Brothers drama.

Stars: Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Edd Byrnes, Roger Smith, Jacqueline Beer

Votes: 1,636

36. High School Confidential! (1958)

Approved | 85 min | Crime, Drama

A tough kid comes to a new high school and begins muscling his way into the drug scene. This is a typical morality play of the era, filled with a naive view of drugs, nihilistic beat poetry, and some incredible '50s slang.

Director: Jack Arnold | Stars: Russ Tamblyn, Jan Sterling, John Drew Barrymore, Mamie Van Doren

Votes: 1,172

37. Lux Playhouse (1958–1959)

30 min | Drama, Comedy, Romance

This filmed series of light comedies, romances and melodramas alternated on Friday nights with the "Schlitz Playhouse of Stars" between October 1958 and September 1959.

Stars: Alice Backes, Charles Keane, Nesdon Booth, Michael Rennie

Votes: 61

38. Sing Boy Sing (1958)

90 min | Drama, Musical

Manager Joseph Sharkey discovers a naive Virgil Walker who has an incredible vocal talent. Sharkey takes Virgil away from his humble beginnings, changes his appearance and turns him into a nationwide singing sensation.

Director: Henry Ephron | Stars: Tommy Sands, Lili Gentle, Edmond O'Brien, Nick Adams

Votes: 106

39. Man Without a Gun (1957–1959)
Episode: Night of Violence (1958)

30 min | Western

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Stars: Rex Reason, Troy Donahue, Diane Jergens, Mort Mills

40. Wagon Train (1957–1965)

TV-PG | 75 min | Western

Stories of the journeys of a wagon train as it leaves post-Civil War Missouri on its way to California through the plains, deserts, and Rocky Mountains.

Stars: Frank McGrath, Terry Wilson, Robert Horton, John McIntire

Votes: 3,755

41. Tales of Wells Fargo (1957–1962)

TV-14 | 60 min | Western

Agent Jim Hardie splits his life between being an agent helping Wells Fargo cope with bad guys, and owning a ranch near San Francisco, California.

Stars: Dale Robertson, Art Felix, Kit Carson, William Demarest

Votes: 1,234

42. Desk Set (1957)

Approved | 103 min | Comedy, Romance

Two extremely strong personalities clash over the computerization of a television network's research department.

Director: Walter Lang | Stars: Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Gig Young, Joan Blondell

Votes: 9,540

43. Man Without a Gun (1957–1959)

30 min | Western

The adventures of Adam MacLean, publisher and chief reporter for the "Yellowstone Sentinel" of Yellowstone, Wyoming in the late 19th century.

Stars: Rex Reason, Mort Mills, Harry Harvey, Forrest Taylor

Votes: 41

44. Lux Video Theatre (1950–1959)
Episode: It Happened on Fifth Avenue (1957)

60 min | Comedy, Drama

A homeless New Yorker moves into a mansion and along the way he gathers friends to live in the house with him. Before he knows it, he is living with the actual home owners.

Director: Norman Morgan | Stars: Leon Ames, William Campbell, Ken Carpenter, Henry Hunter

45. Matinee Theatre (1955–1958)
Episode: Time for Action (1957)

Drama, Horror, Mystery

A 17-year-old girl fights the domination of a tyrannical aunt with whom she has gone to live.

Stars: John Conte, Sylvia Field, Diane Jergens

46. The Bob Hope Show (1950– )
Episode: Danny Thomas, Sheree North, Rhonda Fleming, Francis X. Bushman, Jimmy Durante, Joan Caulfield (1957)

Comedy, Family, Talk-Show

Danny Thomas, Sheree North, Rhonda Fleming, Francis X. Bushman, Jimmy Durante, Joan Caulfield.

Director: Jim Jordan | Stars: Bob Hope, Les Brown, Francis X. Bushman, Rocky Carr

47. Friendly Persuasion (1956)

Passed | 137 min | Drama, Family, Romance

The pacifist attitude of a Quaker family is tested as a result of the American Civil War.

Director: William Wyler | Stars: Gary Cooper, Dorothy McGuire, Anthony Perkins, Richard Eyer

Votes: 7,743

48. The Benny Goodman Story (1956)

Approved | 116 min | Biography, Drama, Music

The young Benny Goodman is taught clarinet by a Chicago music professor. He is advised by bandleader Kid Ory to play whichever kind of music he likes best, but to make a living, Benny begins by joining the Ben Pollack traveling band.

Director: Valentine Davies | Stars: Steve Allen, Donna Reed, Berta Gersten, Barry Truex

Votes: 1,297

49. The Unguarded Moment (1956)

Approved | 95 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

A beautiful teacher is protective of a high school boy who sexually harassed her, and later he becomes a murder suspect.

Director: Harry Keller | Stars: Esther Williams, George Nader, John Saxon, Edward Andrews

Votes: 492

50. Teenage Rebel (1956)

Approved | 94 min | Drama

Nancy Fallon gets custody of her teenage daughter Dodie back from her ex-husband after she remarries, but she must win her love.

Director: Edmund Goulding | Stars: Ginger Rogers, Michael Rennie, Betty Lou Keim, Warren Berlinger

Votes: 396