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1. The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)

TV-14 | 105 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

8.5

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Host Johnny Carson performs comedy routines and chats with various celebrities.

Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Skitch Henderson

Votes: 4,259

2. The Mike Douglas Show (1961–1982)

89 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

7.1

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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: 580

3. The Jackie Gleason Show (1966–1970)

TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Musical

8.0

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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.

Stars: Jackie Gleason, Johnny Olson, The June Taylor Dancers, Sammy Spear and His Orchestra

Votes: 310

4. The Tonight Show (1953–1957)

TV-PG | 105 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

7.9

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The show originated as a local New York City late night program in June 1953 and went onto the network in September 1954. Throughout the summer of 1956, Steve Allen was the only host. When ... See full summary »

Stars: Skitch Henderson, Gene Rayburn, Steve Allen, Steve Lawrence

Votes: 227

5. Thrill of a Romance (1945)

Approved | 105 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance

6.4

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A swim teacher and a wealthy businessman are married after a brief courtship. A charming war hero falls in love with this newly-married woman, after her husband abandons her on their honeymoon for the sake of a business meeting.

Director: Richard Thorpe | Stars: Van Johnson, Esther Williams, Frances Gifford, Henry Travers

Votes: 911

6. The Wild Party (1956)

Approved | 91 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

5.7

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A night of terror in a sleazy nightspot, when an over-the-hill football star holds a thrill-seeking couple captive.

Director: Harry Horner | Stars: Anthony Quinn, Carol Ohmart, Arthur Franz, Jay Robinson

Votes: 311

7. Stars of Jazz (1956– )

30 min | Music

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Bobby Troup Stars of Jazz television broadcasts debuted in the summer of 1956 on KABC, Los Angeles. It was unheard of in the mid 1950s to televise jazz on a regular basis, but because of ... See full summary »

Stars: Bobby Troup, Eddie Beal, Anita O'Day, Stan Getz

8. Io sono Tony Scott, ovvero come l'Italia fece fuori il più grande clarinettista del jazz (2010)

128 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

7.7

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Director: Franco Maresco | Stars: Tony Scott, Tonny Arco, Fran Attaway, Count Basie

Votes: 40

9. Adventures in Jazz (1949– )

30 min | Music

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Hosted by well-known disc-jockey Fred Robbins (and later Bill Williams), this show gave viewers a glimpse into the world of jazz. Showcasing the talents of some of the premier musicians and... See full summary »

Stars: Will Bradley, Fred Robbins, William B. Williams, Bobby Sherwood

10. Liberty Weekend (1986 TV Special)

Documentary

7.5

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A four-night spectacular celebrating the hundredth anniversary of the Statue of Liberty.

Directors: Kirk Browning, John R. Burgeois, Dwight Hemion, Walter C. Miller, Don Mischer, Don Ohlmeyer, Tommy Walker | Stars: Hank Aaron, Donnie Ray Albert, Debbie Allen, Frankie Avalon

Votes: 74

11. Jazz Concert (1949– )

30 min | Music

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Stars: Jack McCarthy, Benny Morton, Ralph Sutton, Nanette Fabray

12. Cool and Groovy (1956)

Approved | 15 min | Short, Music

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On many of the musical featurettes from the mid-50's on, until they closed the Shorts department for good, Universal resorted to just sticking an editor in a room, and having him scalp ... See full summary »

Director: Will Cowan | Stars: Anita O'Day, Buddy DeFranco, Buddy DeFranco Quartet, Conley Graves

13. Åke Hasselgård story (1983)

105 min | Documentary

6.4

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Hasselgård died in a car accident 75 years ago, aged just 26, he became a legend like so many other young dead in jazz history. The clarinetist Åke Stan Hasselgård managed to play with many of the greats both in Sweden and in the USA.

Director: Jonas Sima | Stars: Lars Säfström, Åke Hasselgård, Philip Zandén, Billy Bauer

Votes: 8