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1. 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: 3,754
2. McHale's Navy (1962–1966)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, War
The misadventures of a misfit PT boat crew during World War II.
Stars: Ernest Borgnine, Joe Flynn, Tim Conway, Carl Ballantine
Votes: 3,276
3. Day by Day (1988–1989)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
A married couple gives up their high-powered careers to run a daycare center in their home.
Stars: Doug Sheehan, Linda Kelsey, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Courtney Thorne-Smith
Votes: 310
4. Anchors Aweigh (1945)
Passed | 140 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Musical
A pair of sailors on leave try to help a movie extra become a singing star.
Directors: George Sidney, Joseph Barbera, William Hanna | Stars: Frank Sinatra, Kathryn Grayson, Gene Kelly, José Iturbi
Votes: 9,437
5. Du Barry Was a Lady (1943)
Passed | 101 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance
A nightclub's coatroom attendant who's in love with the club's singer accidentally sips a drugged drink that makes him dream he's French King Louis XV, courting the infamous Madame Du Barry.
Director: Roy Del Ruth | Stars: Red Skelton, Lucille Ball, Gene Kelly, Virginia O'Brien
Votes: 1,724
6. The Jackie Gleason Show (1952–1973)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy
Live variety show with Jackie Gleason.
Stars: Jack Lescoulie, The June Taylor Dancers, Ray Bloch, Jackie Gleason
Votes: 523
7. Girl Crazy (1943)
Passed | 99 min | Comedy, Musical
A philandering young playboy is sent to college somewhere in the American West, and organizes a show, together with his sweetheart, to save the college from closure due to falling enrollments.
Directors: Norman Taurog, Busby Berkeley | Stars: Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland, Gil Stratton, Robert E. Strickland
Votes: 2,245 | Gross: $3.77M
8. Producers' Showcase (1954–1957)
90 min | Drama, Musical, Comedy
This program aired once every fourth week, and was one of the most costly live shows of the 1950s. Many stars appeared on this show.
Stars: Cyril Ritchard, Claire Bloom, Mary Martin, David Wayne
Votes: 186
9. That's Entertainment, Part II (1976)
G | 133 min | Documentary, Family, Musical
The second installment in the "That's Entertainment" trilogy features more classic scenes from MGM's vast musical library with the addition of comedy and drama films.
Director: Gene Kelly | Stars: Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney
Votes: 2,436 | Gross: $6.54M
10. Higher and Higher (1943)
Approved | 90 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance
With their employer bankrupt, servants scheme to marry maid Millie to a rich husband. But Frank Sinatra lives across the street...
Director: Tim Whelan | Stars: Michèle Morgan, Jack Haley, Frank Sinatra, Leon Errol
Votes: 815
11. It Happened in Brooklyn (1947)
Approved | 104 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance
Soldier Danny Miller returns home to Brooklyn after war. Aiming for singing success, he helps friends chasing dreams.
Director: Richard Whorf | Stars: Frank Sinatra, Kathryn Grayson, Peter Lawford, Jimmy Durante
Votes: 1,079
12. Ship Ahoy (1942)
Passed | 95 min | Comedy, Musical, Mystery
Miss Winters is a dancer with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and is asked to secretly transport a prototype magnetic mine to Puerto Rico. She thinks that she is working for the US Government, but fails to see why she would be involved.
Director: Edward Buzzell | Stars: Eleanor Powell, Red Skelton, Bert Lahr, Virginia O'Brien
Votes: 717
13. Startime (I) (1959–1961)
60 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
The Ford Motor Company sponsored this hour-long program which rotated between variety shows, dramatic productions, and musical comedies. One of the offerings was turned into a regular series, Sing Along with Mitch (1961).
Stars: Ethel Merman, Dean Martin, William Hickey, Alice Backes
Votes: 229
14. Ford Star Jubilee (1955–1956)
90 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
Stars: Noël Coward, Bing Crosby, Barry Sullivan, Raymond Bailey
Votes: 86
15. 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
16. The House I Live In (1945)
Approved | 11 min | Short, Drama, Music
Frank Sinatra teaches a group of young boys a lesson in religious tolerance.
Director: Mervyn LeRoy | Stars: Frank Sinatra, Freddie Chapman, Vincent Graeff, Teddy Infuhr
Votes: 720
17. Step Lively (1944)
Passed | 88 min | Comedy, Music, Romance
Gordon Miller is rehearsing a musical comedy in the penthouse suite of Gribble's hotel...on credit. The mounting bill is driving Gribble frantic. Chaos increases when playwright Glen ... See full summary »
Director: Tim Whelan | Stars: Adolphe Menjou, George Murphy, Frank Sinatra, Gloria DeHaven
Votes: 634
18. 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
19. The Frank Sinatra Show (1950–1952)
60 min | Music
The Frank Sinatra Show (also known as Bulova Watch Time) was an American musical variety series hosted by Frank Sinatra from 1950 to 1952.
Stars: Frank Sinatra, June Hutton, Ben Blue, The Whippoorwills
Votes: 45
20. Coke Time (1953–1957)
15 min | Comedy, Music
An American Musical Variety series that was both entertaining and brilliant at marketing Coca Cola.
Stars: Fred Robbins, Axel Stordahl and His Orchestra, Don Ameche, Eddie Fisher
Votes: 33
21. Westinghouse Playhouse (1961– )
30 min | Comedy
Nan, a successful Broadway star, marries Dan McGovern a widower. On their way home, Dan tells her that he had not told his two children, Buddy and Nancy, that he was getting married. Nan is... See full summary »
Stars: Nanette Fabray, Wendell Corey, Bobby Diamond, Jacklyn O'Donnell
Votes: 27
22. 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: 126
23. The Gisele MacKenzie Show (1957–1958)
30 min | Comedy, Music
Stars: Gisele MacKenzie, Axel Stordahl and His Orchestra, The Curfew Kids, Jack Narz
Votes: 18
24. The Bing Crosby Show (1959– )
60 min | Music
Stars: Bing Crosby, Carol Lawrence, Dennis Crosby, Phillip Crosby
25. Some of Manie's Friends (1959 TV Movie)
Musical
A multitude of entertainment's biggest stars come together to celebrate the life of the late Manie Sacks, recording executive for Columbia Records, and vice president of both NBC and RCA.
Directors: Bob Finkel, Bob Henry, Grey Lockwood | Stars: Sid Caesar, Rosemary Clooney, Nat 'King' Cole, Perry Como
Votes: 10
27. Jack Paar Presents (1960 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Jack Paar does his walk-on opening monologue; comedy routine about a lovers' triangle; ballet debut dance by Cliff Arquette; Jack exhibits and describes weird objects and time-saving devices.
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Cliff Arquette, Shelley Berman, Alexander King, Elaine May
28. Lucky Strike Salesman's Movie 48-A (1948)
10 min | Short
A short training film for American Tobacco Co. salesmen, featuring Frank Sinatra.
Stars: Frank Sinatra, Axel Stordahl
29.
Startime (1959–1961)
Episode:
The Nanette Fabray Show, or Help Me, Aphrodite
(1960)
Comedy, Drama, Musical
Director: Bob Henry | Stars: Jack Albertson, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Nanette Fabray, Stubby Kaye
30.
Day by Day (1988–1989)
Episode:
A Very Brady Episode
(1989)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
When Brian and Kate confront him about his poor grades, The Brady Bunch (1969) addict Ross says that he wishes that he were living with the fictional Bradys. He gets his wish.
Director: Asaad Kelada | Stars: Doug Sheehan, Linda Kelsey, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Courtney Thorne-Smith
Votes: 67
31.
Day by Day (1988–1989)
Episode:
Birthday Presence
(1988)
TV-G | Comedy
Brian and Ross come to an understanding while trying to persuade a divorced father to attend his son's birthday party.
Director: Will Mackenzie | Stars: Doug Sheehan, Linda Kelsey, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Courtney Thorne-Smith
Votes: 25
32.
Day by Day (1988–1989)
Episode:
Father Knows Best
(1989)
TV-G | Comedy
An overprotective dad pulls his son out of preschool, while Ross is pushed into a date with the daughter of one of Eileen's clients.
Director: Tony Mordente | Stars: Doug Sheehan, Linda Kelsey, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Courtney Thorne-Smith
33.
Day by Day (1988–1989)
Episode:
Foul Play
(1989)
TV-G | Comedy
Eileen figures to benefit when her "best friend" Kristin begins going out with Eileen's grateful boss.
Director: Matthew Diamond | Stars: Doug Sheehan, Linda Kelsey, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Courtney Thorne-Smith
34.
Day by Day (1988–1989)
Episode:
Fraternity
(1989)
TV-G | Comedy
While Ross admires Brian's practical joking fraternity brother Stan, Brian thinks Stan still has some growing up to do.
Director: Matthew Diamond | Stars: Doug Sheehan, Linda Kelsey, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Courtney Thorne-Smith
35.
Day by Day (1988–1989)
Episode:
Girl Wars
(1988)
TV-G | Comedy
Ross finally gets up the nerve to ask a girl to a dance but his best friend Stiv has the nerve to ask her first.
Director: Asaad Kelada | Stars: Doug Sheehan, Linda Kelsey, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Courtney Thorne-Smith
36.
Day by Day (1988–1989)
Episode:
Harmless Harper
(1989)
TV-G | Comedy
Brian is flustered but flattered by the amorous attention of an attractive stockbroker but Kate invests her complete trust in her husband.
Director: Carol Scott | Stars: Doug Sheehan, Linda Kelsey, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Courtney Thorne-Smith
37.
Day by Day (1988–1989)
Episode:
Harper and Son
(1988)
TV-G | Comedy
Brian's gregarious father visits but he strikes out with Brian when he tries to turn Ross from a star sleeper into a star athlete.
Director: Matthew Diamond | Stars: Doug Sheehan, Linda Kelsey, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Courtney Thorne-Smith
38.
Day by Day (1988–1989)
Episode:
How Now, Dow Jones
(1988)
TV-G | Comedy
Kate turns bearish when Brian becomes more interested in part-time stock counseling than in full-time storytelling.
Director: Will Mackenzie | Stars: Doug Sheehan, Linda Kelsey, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Courtney Thorne-Smith
39.
Day by Day (1988–1989)
Episode:
How to Succeed in Day Care
(1988)
TV-G | Comedy
Brian and Kate are at odds and evens when the parents of overachiever Molly ask them to add math and reading to their curriculum.
Director: Will Mackenzie | Stars: Doug Sheehan, Linda Kelsey, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Courtney Thorne-Smith
Votes: 23
40.
Day by Day (1988–1989)
Episode:
Life at a Glance
(1988)
TV-G | Comedy
Obsessive planner Eileen meets a divorced father and, after dating him for only a week, she maps out their next 50 years together.
Director: Will Mackenzie | Stars: Doug Sheehan, Linda Kelsey, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Courtney Thorne-Smith
41.
Day by Day (1988–1989)
Episode:
My Momma Done Tol' Me
(1989)
TV-G | Comedy
Ross battles Kate's low opinion of his new girlfriend, who has a very high opinion of herself.
Director: Matthew Diamond | Stars: Doug Sheehan, Linda Kelsey, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Courtney Thorne-Smith
42.
Day by Day (1988–1989)
Episode:
My World and Welcome to It
(1988)
TV-G | Comedy
Eileen gives Ross a student internship, but will the pressure of being a successful pre-stockbroker drive him into early retirement?
Director: Sam Weisman | Stars: Doug Sheehan, Linda Kelsey, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Courtney Thorne-Smith
43.
Day by Day (1988–1989)
Episode:
Out for a Stretch
(1989)
TV-G | Comedy
Ross takes a job babysitting, but an evening out cruising in a stretch limo is too tempting to turn down, so he takes Molly and Emily along for the ride.
Director: Matthew Diamond | Stars: Doug Sheehan, Linda Kelsey, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Courtney Thorne-Smith
44.
Day by Day (1988–1989)
Episode:
Smart Women, Nice Refreshments
(1989)
TV-G | Comedy
Eileen ropes a reluctant Kate into joining a professional women's group but, before long, Kate "the Organizer" has tied down the lead over Eileen in the race for club secretary.
Director: Sam Weisman | Stars: Doug Sheehan, Linda Kelsey, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Courtney Thorne-Smith
45.
Day by Day (1988–1989)
Episode:
Tears of a Clown
(1989)
TV-G | Comedy
Ross and Stiv enroll in home economics to savor the presence of their female classmates, but Ross finds his cooking teacher's company most appetizing.
Director: Art Dielhenn | Stars: Doug Sheehan, Linda Kelsey, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Courtney Thorne-Smith
46.
Day by Day (1988–1989)
Episode:
The Field Trip
(1988)
TV-G | Comedy
The kids are geared up for a petting zoo trip but Kate's ego is what needs stroking after a bad day has her convinced that she's a daycare disaster. Meanwhile, Eileen raids Kate's wardrobe and overprotective Martha helps with the kids.
Director: Will Mackenzie | Stars: Doug Sheehan, Linda Kelsey, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Courtney Thorne-Smith
47.
Day by Day (1988–1989)
Episode:
The Lost Weekend
(1989)
TV-G | Comedy
Ross skips out on a trip to his grandparents' house to spend a romantic weekend alone with Allison, but his plans are foiled by Eileen and his buddies. Meanwhile, Brian has an awkward stay with his condescending in-laws.
Director: Carol Scott | Stars: Doug Sheehan, Linda Kelsey, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Courtney Thorne-Smith
48.
Day by Day (1988–1989)
Episode:
The Music Man
(1989)
TV-G | Comedy
The preschool's music teacher, Charlie the Song Guy, strikes a chord with Eileen, who learns to enjoy sounds other then the ringing of a cash register.
Director: Matthew Diamond | Stars: Doug Sheehan, Linda Kelsey, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Courtney Thorne-Smith
49.
Day by Day (1988–1989)
Episode:
The Reunion
(1989)
TV-G | Comedy
To earn money to pay for damages to his father's car, Ross accompanies Eileen to her high school reunion, posing as her 23 year-old husband.
Director: Will Mackenzie | Stars: Doug Sheehan, Linda Kelsey, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Courtney Thorne-Smith
Votes: 23
50.
Day by Day (1988–1989)
Episode:
Three Men and a Babe
(1989)
TV-G | Comedy
Ross loses big with his buddies when he begins spending all of his time in artistic pursuits with his girlfriend, instead of joining the guys for their manly game of Risk.
Director: Matthew Diamond | Stars: Doug Sheehan, Linda Kelsey, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Courtney Thorne-Smith