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1. The 24th Annual Tony Awards (1970 TV Special)
Director: Clark Jones | Stars: Julie Andrews, Rene Auberjonois, Lauren Bacall, Clive Barnes
Votes: 77
2. The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts (1987 TV Special)
Documentary
Director: Dwight Hemion | Stars: Walter Cronkite, Perry Como, Bette Davis, Sammy Davis Jr.
Votes: 163
3. The Film Society of Lincoln Center Annual Gala Tribute to Bette Davis (1989 TV Special)
Reality-TV
Stars: Ann-Margret, Bette Davis, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Angela Lansbury
Votes: 58
4.
The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode:
A Special Evening with Carol Burnett
(1978)
120 min | Comedy, Family
Highlights of this final show of the series include: clips from prior shows; a question-and-answer session involving the cast; new sketches where Mr. Tudball is moving his office but does ... See full summary »
Director: Dave Powers | Stars: Carol Burnett, Vicki Lawrence, Tim Conway, Ray Charles
Votes: 27
5. The World at War (1973–1976)
52 min | Documentary, History, War
A groundbreaking 26-part documentary series narrated by the actor Laurence Olivier about the deadliest conflict in history, World War II.
Stars: Laurence Olivier, Anthony Eden, Averell Harriman, Albert Speer
Votes: 21,079
6. All-Star Party for Carol Burnett (1982 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Director: Dick McDonough | Stars: Lucille Ball, Carol Burnett, Sammy Cahn, Tim Conway
Votes: 67
7.
Laugh-In (1977–1978)
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(1978)
Comedy
Director: Don Mischer | Stars: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bea Arthur, Antoinette Atell, Ed Bluestone
Votes: 86
8. The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
60 min | Comedy, Family
Television show featuring skits by Carol Burnett and her comedy troupe.
Stars: Carol Burnett, Vicki Lawrence, Harvey Korman, Lyle Waggoner
Votes: 4,580
9. The Julie Andrews Hour (1972–1973)
60 min | Music
The Julie Andrews Hour was an entertaining television variety series starring Julie Andrews. Julie had amazing guests and great singing on her show.
Stars: Julie Andrews, Rich Little, Alice Ghostley, Steve Lawrence
Votes: 114
10. Cavalcade of the Academy Awards (1940)
30 min | Documentary, Short
Stars: Carey Wilson, Janet Gaynor, Emil Jannings, Mary Pickford
Votes: 78
11. It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
G | 130 min | Drama, Family, Fantasy
An angel is sent from Heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed.
Director: Frank Capra | Stars: James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Thomas Mitchell
Votes: 386,382
12. What's My Line? (1950–1967)
30 min | Family, Game-Show
Four panelists must determine guests' occupations - and, in the case of famous guests, while blindfolded, their identity - by asking only "yes" or "no" questions.
Stars: John Daly, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf, Dorothy Kilgallen
Votes: 1,281
13. Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Dean Martin (1976 TV Special)
101 min | Comedy
Don Rickles serves as roastmaster for Dean Martin's own roast. Also featured are Foster Brooks, Ruth Buzzi, Bob Hope and many other comedy legends.
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Don Rickles, Dean Martin, Bob Hope, Orson Welles
Votes: 105
14. National Geographic Specials (1965– )
60 min | Documentary, History
For over 30 years, the National Geographic Society has presented specials on nature, foreign culture, scientific breakthroughs, and things which fall under the general category of "neat ... See full summary »
Stars: Alexander Scourby, Leslie Nielsen, Joseph Campanella, Richard Kiley
Votes: 283
15. George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business (1983 TV Special)
90 min | Comedy, Music
An all-star celebrity tribute to celebrate George Burns 80th Anniversary in show business.
Director: Walter C. Miller | Stars: Ann-Margret, Milton Berle, George Burns, Red Buttons
Votes: 5
16.
My Three Sons (1960–1972)
Episode:
Robbie Wins His Letter
(1963)
30 min | Comedy, Family
Robbie wins the highest achievement award in his science class but feels he does not deserve it.
Director: Gene Reynolds | Stars: Fred MacMurray, William Frawley, Tim Considine, Don Grady
Votes: 25
17.
National Geographic Specials (1965– )
Episode:
Yukon Passage
(1977)
58 min | Documentary, History
Director: James Lipscomb | Stars: James Stewart, Keith Tryck
Votes: 9
18. Disneyland (1954–1991)
120 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
A Disney-produced anthology covering many different genres.
Stars: Walt Disney, Paul Frees, Clarence Nash, Slim Pickens
Votes: 1,580
19. All-Star Party for Lucille Ball (1984 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Variety Clubs International hosted this tribute to Lucille ball. It brought Lucy and her husband, Gary Morton together on their anniversary, to present her with a humanitarian award. Lucy ... See full summary »
Director: Dick McDonough | Stars: Lucille Ball, Monty Hall, Desi Arnaz Jr., Lucie Arnaz
Votes: 21
20. The 39th Annual Academy Awards (1967 TV Special)
News
Award of the American academy of cinematographic arts and sciences, from 1940th known as "Oscar", - American film award created in 1929 and traditionally handed to the figures of ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Dunlap | Stars: Bob Hope, Neile Adams, Anouk Aimée, Ann-Margret
Votes: 121
21. Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Jimmy Stewart (1978 TV Special)
99 min | Comedy
It's incredible in these roasts to see the greats lined up on the dais. To listen to the humour akin to thinking out loud with no regard for what's correct to joke about. It's old era ... See full summary »
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dean Martin, James Stewart, June Allyson, Lucille Ball
Votes: 79
22. The American Film Institute Presents a Salute to William Wyler (1976 TV Special)
120 min | Documentary
In 1976, William Wyler became the fourth recipient of the American Film Institute's Lifetime Achievement Award, following John Ford, James Cagney and Orson Welles. The winner of three Best ... See full summary »
Stars: Eddie Albert, Frank Capra, Irene Dunne, Samantha Eggar
Votes: 111
23.
This Is Your Life (1955–2003)
Episode:
Douglas Bader
(1982)
Documentary, Biography
Directors: Paul Stewart Laing, Terry Yarwood | Stars: Eamonn Andrews, Douglas Bader, Joan Bader, 'Paddy' Barthropp
Votes: 6
24.
The World at War (1973–1976)
Episode:
Whirlwind: Bombing Germany - September 1939-April 1944
(1974)
52 min | Documentary, History, War
While the British continue to rely on night bombing the American forces attempt to use more dangerous but more precise daylight bombing to interdict German military production and crush the national will.
Director: Ted Childs | Stars: Laurence Olivier, Hans Brunswig, John Corcoran, Ira C. Eaker
Votes: 238
25. Rear Window (1954)
PG | 112 min | Mystery, Thriller
A wheelchair-bound photographer spies on his neighbors from his apartment window and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder.
Director: Alfred Hitchcock | Stars: James Stewart, Grace Kelly, Wendell Corey, Thelma Ritter
Votes: 429,855 | Gross: $36.76M
26. The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
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: 3,050
27. The Jack Benny Program (1950–1965)
30 min | Comedy
The comic misadventures of the "skinflint" comedian and his friends.
Stars: Jack Benny, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Don Wilson, Dennis Day
Votes: 1,169
28. Vertigo (1958)
G | 128 min | Mystery, Romance, Thriller
A former police detective juggles wrestling with his personal demons and becoming obsessed with a hauntingly beautiful woman.
Director: Alfred Hitchcock | Stars: James Stewart, Kim Novak, Barbara Bel Geddes, Tom Helmore
Votes: 349,897 | Gross: $3.20M
29. The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Frank Sinatra (1978 TV Special)
100 min | Comedy
Wonderful funny contribution from Red Buttons. Kinda leaves you feeling two things. Almost all of these acting/comedic legends have passed and this sort of unbridled humour is no more
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Ronald Reagan, Gene Kelly
Votes: 163
30. Hedda Hopper's Hollywood (1960 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
A look at the past, present and future of Hollywood as seen through the eyes of the movie columnist.
Director: William Corrigan | Stars: Hedda Hopper, Lucille Ball, Anne Bauchens, Stephen Boyd
Votes: 70
31.
Great Performances (1971– )
Episode:
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
(1987)
86 min
A retrospective on the life and career of actor James Stewart, with clips from many of his films and interviews with people who have worked with him.
Director: David Heeley | Stars: James Stewart, Johnny Carson, Peter Bogdanovich, Carol Burnett
Votes: 186
32. Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky and the Media (1992)
167 min | Documentary, Biography, War
A film about the noted American linguist/political dissident and his warning about corporate media's role in modern propaganda.
Directors: Mark Achbar, Peter Wintonick | Stars: Noam Chomsky, Mark Achbar, Karin Aguilar-San Juan, Paul Andrews
Votes: 4,315
33. Navy Log (1955–1958)
30 min | History, War
Showed featured dramatic reenactments of true Naval events taken from the files of the Defense Department. The episodes generally featured little known actors although better known performers sometimes hosted.
Stars: Robert Carson, Robert Shayne, George Conrad, John Close
Votes: 93
34. The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Bob Hope (1974 TV Special)
Comedy
Dean Martin hosts a star studded celebrity roast of Bob Hope.
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dean Martin, Bob Hope, Flip Wilson, James Stewart
Votes: 92
35. The 36th Annual Academy Awards (1964 TV Special)
News
Director: Richard Dunlap | Stars: Jack Lemmon, Nick Adams, Julie Andrews, Annabella
Votes: 116
36. Best of the Dean Martin Show (1979 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Ann-Margret, Louis Armstrong, Jack Benny, Shirley Booth
Votes: 8
37.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
James Stewart/Garry Shandling
(1982)
Comedy, Talk-Show
Johnny looks at extravagant Christmas gifts. James Stewart (Right of Way (1983)); Garry Shandling performs stand-up.
Stars: Johnny Carson, Doc Severinsen, Tommy Newsom, James Stewart
Votes: 6
38. The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)
PG | 123 min | Drama, Western
A senator returns to a western town for the funeral of an old friend and tells the story of his origins.
Director: John Ford | Stars: James Stewart, John Wayne, Vera Miles, Lee Marvin
Votes: 66,913
39. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)
G | 129 min | Comedy, Drama
A naive man is appointed to fill a vacancy in the United States Senate. His plans promptly collide with political corruption, but he doesn't back down.
Director: Frank Capra | Stars: James Stewart, Jean Arthur, Claude Rains, Edward Arnold
Votes: 104,010 | Gross: $9.60M
40. North and South, Book II (1986)
570 min | Drama, History, Romance
The story of two friends and their families on opposite sides of the American Civil War.
Stars: Kirstie Alley, David Carradine, Philip Casnoff, Mary Crosby
Votes: 4,810
41. The Shop Around the Corner (1940)
G | 99 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Two employees at a gift shop can barely stand each other, without realizing that they are falling in love through the post as each other's anonymous pen pal.
Director: Ernst Lubitsch | Stars: Margaret Sullavan, James Stewart, Frank Morgan, Joseph Schildkraut
Votes: 26,619 | Gross: $0.20M
42. The Dean Martin Show (1965–1974)
60 min | 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, Sandahl Bergman, Dom DeLuise, Norm Crosby
Votes: 1,130
43. James Stewart: A Wonderful Life - Hosted by Johnny Carson (1987 TV Movie)
111 min | Biography
Director: David Heeley | Stars: James Stewart, Johnny Carson, Peter Bogdanovich, Carol Burnett
Votes: 72
44.
The Jack Benny Program (1950–1965)
Episode:
The Income Tax Show
(1964)
30 min | Comedy
Since Jack Benny and U. S. Steel are the IRS' best customers, they want to help Jack take his full deductions.
Director: Norman Abbott | Stars: Jack Benny, Don Wilson, James Stewart, Gloria Stewart
Votes: 35
45. Rope (1948)
AA | 80 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Two men attempt to prove they committed the perfect crime by hosting a dinner party after strangling their former classmate to death.
Director: Alfred Hitchcock | Stars: James Stewart, John Dall, Farley Granger, Dick Hogan
Votes: 125,021
46. Anatomy of a Murder (1959)
PA | 161 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
In a murder trial, the defendant says he suffered temporary insanity after the victim raped his wife. What is the truth, and will he win his case?
Director: Otto Preminger | Stars: James Stewart, Lee Remick, Ben Gazzara, Arthur O'Connell
Votes: 58,089 | Gross: $11.90M
47. American Masters (1985– )
90 min | Documentary, Biography
Documentary series focusing on great American artists and personalities.
Stars: Martin Scorsese, Tony Bennett, Peter Bogdanovich, Lee Grant
Votes: 731
48. Harvey (1972 TV Movie)
76 min | Comedy, Fantasy
Elwood P. Dowd's constant companion is Harvey, a six-foot tall invisible rabbit. To his sister, his obsession with Harvey has been a thorn in her plans to marry off her daughter. However, ... See full summary »
Director: Fielder Cook | Stars: James Stewart, John McGiver, Marian Hailey, Helen Hayes
Votes: 880
49. Mr. Krueger's Christmas (1980 TV Short)
26 min | Drama, Family, Fantasy
An elderly widower relies on his daydreams and faith to get through a lonely Christmas.
Director: Kieth Merrill | Stars: James Stewart, Beverly Rowland, Kamee Aliessa, Tamara Fowler
Votes: 820
50. A Backyard Story (2010)
70 min | Drama
Director: Falk Schultz | Stars: Matt Zemlin, Tyron Watzinger, Cosma Dujat, Ralf Bode
Votes: 72