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1. The Jungle Book (1967)
G | 78 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Bagheera the Panther and Baloo the Bear have a difficult time trying to convince a boy to leave the jungle for human civilization.
Director: Wolfgang Reitherman | Stars: Phil Harris, Sebastian Cabot, Louis Prima, Bruce Reitherman
Votes: 198,788 | Gross: $141.84M
2. 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: 4,243
3. The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
The classic prime time variety show most famous for its vaudeville acts and rock music performances.
Stars: Ed Sullivan, The Ray Bloch Orchestra, Ray Bloch, Johnny Wayne
Votes: 1,561
4. 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
5. The Merv Griffin Show (1962–1986)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Family, Music
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.
Stars: Merv Griffin, Mort Lindsey, Mort Lindsey Orchestra, Arthur Treacher
Votes: 608
6. The Mike Douglas Show (1961–1982)
Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Mike Douglas, aided by a different celebrity co-host every week, interviews a variety of figures from the world of entertainment.
Stars: Mike Douglas, Ellie Frankel, Ellie Frankel Sextet, Stan Kann
Votes: 579
7. The Milton Berle Show (1948–1956)
60 min | Comedy, Family
The Texaco Star Theatre was one of the most popular shows in the history of television. In the first year, Milton Berle was not the permanent emcee, but once he replaced the rotation, the ... See full summary »
Stars: Milton Berle, Sid Stone, Jimmy Nelson, Arnold Stang
Votes: 165
8. Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins (1975)
R | 91 min | Comedy, Drama
Hapless driving instructor and former Gunnery Sergeant Rafferty, living in squalor near Hollywood, California, doesn't put up too much of a fight when two ladies hitch a ride and attempt to... See full summary »
Director: Dick Richards | Stars: Alan Arkin, Sally Kellerman, Mackenzie Phillips, Alex Rocco
Votes: 616
9. The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950–1955)
60 min | Comedy, Romance
This was a Colgate-sponsored comedy hour that featured many notable comedians and entertainers of the era as guest stars.
Stars: Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Al Goodman, Eddie Cantor
Votes: 589
10. The David Frost Show (1969–1972)
90 min | Talk-Show
American show featuring the popular British talk show host.
Stars: David Frost, Gerri Granger, Tiny Tim, Dana Valery
Votes: 248
11. The Danny Thomas Hour (1967–1968)
60 min | Musical, Comedy, Drama
Thomas starred in the musical-variety and comedy episodes (many drawn from his earlier Make Room for Daddy (1953)) and hosted the more dramatic offerings.
Stars: Danny Thomas, Hans Conried, Van Johnson, Joe Besser
Votes: 111
12. Start Cheering (1938)
Passed | 78 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance
Fed up with movie life, film star Ted Crosley quits pictures to enroll in Midland College, much to the horror of his manager Sam Lewis and his stooge-friend Willie Gumbatz. Ted wishes to ... See full summary »
Director: Albert S. Rogell | Stars: Jimmy Durante, Walter Connolly, Joan Perry, Charles Starrett
Votes: 267
13. O'Hara, U.S. Treasury (1971–1972)
60 min | Drama
James O'Hara of the United States Treasury works in several branches to stop illegal activities such as smuggling contraband, tax evasion, and the like.
Stars: David Janssen, Paul Picerni, Stacy Harris, Joe E. Tata
Votes: 178
14. Rhythm on the Range (1936)
Approved | 87 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
Cowboy Jeff Larabee returns from the east and meets Doris Halloway, a young girl, that he regards as a vagabond, till he learns that she's the owner of the ranch where he works. He tries to... See full summary »
Director: Norman Taurog | Stars: Bing Crosby, Frances Farmer, Bob Burns, Martha Raye
Votes: 363
15. The Joey Bishop Show (1967–1969)
90 min | Talk-Show
American talk show that had its first broadcast on ABC on April 17, 1967. It was hosted by Joey Bishop and featured Regis Philbin in his first ongoing role with national television exposure, as Bishop's sidekick/announcer.
Stars: Regis Philbin, Joey Bishop, Norm Crosby, Jan Murray
Votes: 222
16. 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: 242
17. Hey Boy! Hey Girl! (1959)
Approved | 83 min | Musical
In Las Vegas, as band leader Louis Prima auditions female vocalists, Father Burton and parishioner Dorothy Spencer come to ask him to perform at their local church bazaar to raise money for... See full synopsis »
Director: David Lowell Rich | Stars: Louis Prima, Keely Smith, James Gregory, Henry Slate
Votes: 129
18. The Frank Sinatra Show (1957–1960)
30 min | Drama, Music
Frank Sinatra hosts a variety show.
Stars: Frank Sinatra, John Angelo, Jesse White, Bing Crosby
Votes: 91
19. You Can't Have Everything (1937)
Passed | 100 min | Comedy, Music, Mystery
Starving playwright Judith Wells meets playboy writer of musicals George Macrae over a plate of stolen spaghetti. He persuades producer Sam Gordon to buy her ridiculous play "North Winds" ... See full summary »
Director: Norman Taurog | Stars: Alice Faye, The Ritz Brothers, Don Ameche, Charles Winninger
Votes: 276
20. Rose of Washington Square (1939)
Approved | 86 min | Drama, Musical, Romance
A singer becomes a star in the Ziegfeld Follies, but her marriage to a con man has a bad effect on her career.
Director: Gregory Ratoff | Stars: Tyrone Power, Alice Faye, Al Jolson, William Frawley
Votes: 666
21. 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
22. Manhattan Merry-Go-Round (1937)
Passed | 89 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
Gangsters take control of a record company and use toughguy tactics on unwilling performers.
Director: Charles Reisner | Stars: Phil Regan, Leo Carrillo, Ann Dvorak, Tamara Geva
Votes: 179
23. The Continental Twist (1961)
76 min | Comedy, Musical
Sam Butera and the Witnesses perform several Twist numbers to save a small New Orleans nightclub and raise the bail to get Louis Prima out of jail.
Directors: Allan David, William J. Hole Jr. | Stars: Louis Prima, June Wilkinson, Sam Butera, Gertrude Michael
Votes: 69
24. Senior Prom (1958)
82 min | Musical
The story of a student who becomes a disc-star and finds romance.
Director: David Lowell Rich | Stars: Jill Corey, Paul Hampton, James Komack, Barbara Bostock
Votes: 84
26. Swing Cat's Jamboree (1938)
Approved | 9 min | Short, Music
"Swing cat" Louis Prima and his jazz quintet play songs and accompany featured singers and dancers.
Director: Roy Mack | Stars: Louis Prima, Shirley Lloyd, Ted Gary, Mitzi Dahl
Votes: 160
27. The Steve Lawrence Show (1965)
60 min
Stars: Steve Lawrence, Charles Nelson Reilly, Johnny Olson, The Ernie Flatt Dancers
28. The Bob Hope Comedy Special (1965 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Carroll Baker, Les Brown, Sam Butera, Johnny Carson
29. The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show (1962– )
30 min | Music
Stars: Tennessee Ernie Ford, Jim Lange, Anita Gordon, Dick Noel
30. Star of the Family (1950–1952)
30 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
During the first year, the theme of this variety show as to interview people who were related to famous celebrities without divulging who the celebrity was. After a period of time, the ... See full summary »
Stars: Carl Hoff Orchestra, The Beatrice Kraft Dancers, Frank Waldecker, Morton Downey
31. Swing It (1936)
Passed | 16 min | Short, Music
Louis Prima and His Band are offered a Hollywood contract and when the movie doesn't materialize, the boys' agent absconds with the funds and they are stranded and forced to entertain in a roadside tavern, elevating the band to celebrity status.
Director: Leslie Goodwins | Stars: Louis Prima, Louis Prima and His Band, Lucille Ball, Pee Wee Russell
Votes: 15
32. An Evening with... (1965– )
30 min | Comedy, Music
Syndicated music show with a different singing star, or musical group, every week.
Stars: Julie London, Bobby Troup, Charo, Louis Prima
33. The Big Record (1957–1958)
30 min | Music
Stars: Patti Page, Bill Hayes, Johnny Mathis, Erroll Garner
Votes: 18
34. Reba McEntire: Sunday Kind of Love (1988 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Music video by Reba McEntire performing "Sunday Kind of Love".
Stars: Reba McEntire, Trent Walker
Votes: 15
35. Tempo (1967–1972)
90 min | Talk-Show
Daily talk show which aired mornings at 8:30am, noon and 3pm. Hosted by Jo Ann Pflug and Bob Dornan as Tempo I, Stan Bohrman and Maria Cole at noon as Tempo II and then Jack Wells and Don McGuire at 3pm as Tempo III.
Stars: Roy Elwell, Regis Philbin, Bob Dornan, Tressa Drury
36. The Champ's a Chump (1936)
Approved | 19 min | Short, Comedy, Music
As a ploy to sign a championship college boxer to a contract, Big Boy enrolls in the college the youth is attending.
Director: Sam White | Stars: Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams, Gertrude Messinger, Fred Kohler Jr., Harley Wood
37. Vitaphone Varieties (1935)
10 min | Short, Music
Director: Roy Mack | Stars: Louis Prima, Hal Sherman, Alf Loyal's Stallions, Six Symphonettes
38. Songs for Sale (1950–1952)
60 min
Six songwriters hear their songs performed, accompanied by the Ray Bloch Orchestra, before a panel of professional musicians or music industry experts who choose who will win a cash prize and a chance at publication.
Stars: Ray Bloch, The Ray Bloch Orchestra, Steve Allen, Rosemary Clooney
39. The George Jessel Show (1953–1954)
30 min | Music, Comedy
Stars: George Jessel, Teresa Brewer, Diane Sinclair, Ken Spaulding
40. Cavalcade of Bands (1950–1951)
60 min | Family, Music
A live big-band musical series, airing on Tuesday evenings.
Stars: The Mello-Larks, Marsha Van Dyke, Clark Brothers, Ted Steele
41. Der Duft von Las Vegas (1965 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
Director: Michael Pfleghar | Stars: Julie London, Jane Russell, Vic Damone, Louis Prima
42. Rhythm Masters (1949)
15 min | Short, Music
Director: Will Cowan | Stars: Jack Teagarden, Henry Busse, Sonny Dunham, Stan Kenton
43. The Star Reporter in Hollywood (1937)
11 min | Short, Music
Directors: Herbert Moulton, Leslie M. Roush | Stars: David Holt, Ted Husing, Louis Prima, Sons of the Pioneers
Votes: 10
44. The Wildest (1958)
Approved | 15 min | Short, Music
This Universal musical short was filmed in Lake Tahoe and features the music of Louis Prima, Keely Smith, and Sam Butera and the Witnesses. There is an effort to use some added dialogue, ... See full summary »
Director: Will Cowan | Stars: Louis Prima, Keely Smith, Sam Butera
45. The New Revue (1953–1954)
30 min | Comedy, Music
Stars: Mike Wallace, Doretta Morrow, Robert Maxwell, Patricia Northrop
46. Your Chevrolet Showroom (1953–1954)
60 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Music and comedy performed by various guest artists.
Stars: Cesar Romero, Frank Waldecker, Morey Amsterdam, Connee Boswell
47. Bright Lights of Bimbo's 365 Club (1951)
42 min | Documentary, Short
About the legendary night club on 365 Market Street, San Francisco, when i the hands of Agustino "Bimbo" Giuntoli, during 1950-1970. The 365 Club began in 1931 as a speakeasy and ... See full summary »
Director: Andy Anderlini | Stars: Agostina Giuntoli, Ray Anthony, Pepsi Bethel, Joey Bishop
48. New Orleans Blues (1943)
15 min | Short, Musical
Louis Prima and His Band perform a potpourri of sensational hits featuring the singing talents of Jo Stafford and The Pied Pipers, Ray Eberle, Martha Tilton and others.
Director: Josef Berne | Stars: Louis Prima, Louis Prima and His Band, Jo Stafford, The Pied Pipers
49. Yes It Is (1993)
14 min | Short
Directors: Giorgio Comaschi, Paolo Muran | Stars: Shanti Charles, Michele Masetti
50. Chance of a Lifetime (1951–1956)
30 min | Family, Game-Show, Music
At first a lighthearted guessing game, the format switched to a talent contest in 1952.
Stars: Dennis James, Ken Roberts, John Reed King, Diahann Carroll