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1. ALF (1986–1990)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi

When an ugly creature, who loves eating cats, crash-lands into the Tanner family's garage, they treat him as a guest and allow him to live with them as he comments on the stupidity of mankind.

Stars: Mihaly 'Michu' Meszaros, Paul Fusco, Max Wright, Anne Schedeen

Votes: 39,080

2. American Idol (2002– )

TV-PG | 42 min | Documentary, Game-Show, Music

Twelve American finalists (six men and six women) compete in a singing contest.

Stars: Ryan Seacrest, Mark Thompson, Randy Jackson, Simon Cowell

Votes: 22,212

3. Solid Gold (1980–1988)

60 min | Music

Television show featuring dancing and popular music.

Stars: Jaime Monroy, Robert W. Morgan, Dionne Warwick, Marilyn McCoo

Votes: 351

4. Dolly (1987–1988)

60 min | Comedy, Music

Dolly Parton's second short-lived variety series.

Stars: Dolly Parton, Walter Olkewicz, Sal Lopez, Ritch Brinkley

Votes: 114

5. Fernwood Tonight (1977)

30 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

Set in the fictional small town of Fernwood, OH, the show parodies real talk shows, complete with a stage band, as well as the sort of fare one might expect from a small-town locally produced television program.

Stars: Martin Mull, Fred Willard, Frank De Vol, Tommy Tedesco

Votes: 787

6. The 70th Annual Academy Awards (1998 TV Special)

TV-PG | News

An award show that honors excellence in filmmaking in each of its separate categories. People are awarded Oscars in a humorous manner that provides an entertaining show.

Directors: Louis J. Horvitz, Troy Miller | Stars: Billy Crystal, Aaliyah, Ben Affleck, David LeRoy Anderson

Votes: 809

7. 2020 Golden Globe Awards (2020 TV Special)

TV-14 | 134 min | Comedy

Comedian Ricky Gervais brutally roasts Hollywood and exposes their hypocrisy.

Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Michael Douglas

Votes: 1,067

8. The 60th Primetime Emmy Awards (2008 TV Special)

180 min | Documentary

Primetime Emmy Award is the main American award in area of television, annually handed by the American television academy.

Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Tom Bergeron, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel, Jeff Probst

Votes: 162

9. The 32nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards (2005 TV Special)

News

At Radio City Music Hall in New York, festivities laud excellence in daytime television programming; with Eric Braeden, Deidre Hall and Susan Lucci; Merv Griffin receives the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Kristen Alderson, Kristian Alfonso, Tyra Banks, Bob Barker

Votes: 48

10. The 77th Annual Academy Awards (2005 TV Special)

194 min | Music

Films nominated for the annual awards include The Aviator (2004), Finding Neverland (2004), Million Dollar Baby (2004), Ray (2004) and Sideways (2004).

Directors: Louis J. Horvitz, Roger Goodman | Stars: Chris Rock, Andrew Adamson, Alan Alda, Jo Allen

Votes: 1,197

11. The 68th Primetime Emmy Awards (2016 TV Special)

TV-14 | 127 min | News

Second-time host Jimmy Kimmel brings the top names in the television industry together for a night dedicated to the year's best performances on network and primetime television and to recognize excellence in their field.

Director: Glenn Weiss | Stars: Jimmy Kimmel, Anthony Anderson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Louie Anderson

Votes: 388

12. The Concert for New York City (2001 TV Special)

296 min | Documentary, Music

This concert took place at Madison Square Garden, shortly after the 9/11 attacks. Highlights include "New York State Of Mind" by Billy Joel, "Won't Get Fooled Again" by the Who, "I Want Love" by Elton John, and "Freedom" by Paul McCartney.

Directors: Louis J. Horvitz, Woody Allen, Edward Burns, Ric Burns, Christian Charles, Spike Lee, Martin Scorsese, Jerry Seinfeld, Kevin Smith | Stars: Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, A.J. McLean

Votes: 905

13. The 69th Annual Academy Awards (1997 TV Special)

News

Award of the American academy of cinematographic arts and sciences, from 1940 known as "Oscar", - American film award created in 1929 and traditionally handed to the figures of ... See full summary »

Directors: Louis J. Horvitz, Troy Miller, Shanda Sawyer | Stars: Billy Crystal, Muhammad Ali, Joan Allen, John Alton

Votes: 549

14. The 71st Annual Academy Awards (1999 TV Special)

Family

Award of the American academy of cinematographic arts and sciences, from 1940 known as "Oscar", - American film award created in 1929 and traditionally handed to the figures of ... See full summary »

Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Whoopi Goldberg, Ben Affleck, Debbie Allen, Gene Autry

Votes: 661

15. The 73rd Annual Academy Awards (2001 TV Special)

Music

The 2001 Oscars hosted by Steve Martin.

Directors: Louis J. Horvitz, Roger Goodman | Stars: Steve Martin, Ben Affleck, Debbie Allen, Joan Allen

Votes: 912

16. The 72nd Annual Academy Awards (2000 TV Special)

Family

2000's Oscars. The 72nd annual event was hosted by Billy Crystal. Films contending for the awards (Best Picture) includes: American Beauty (1999), The Sixth Sense (1999), The Insider (1999)... See full summary »

Directors: Louis J. Horvitz, Errol Morris, Troy Miller | Stars: Billy Crystal, *NSYNC, Tim Allen, Agustín Almodóvar

Votes: 731

17. 2003 MTV Movie Awards (2003 TV Special)

130 min | News

12th MTV Movie Awards on May 31st, 2003, hosted by Sean William Scott and Justin Timberlake and featuring performances by t.A.T.u., 50 Cent, and Pink. The show includes a parody of "The Matrix Reloaded (2003)" with Wanda Sykes and Will Ferrell.

Directors: Louis J. Horvitz, Joel Gallen | Stars: Seann William Scott, Justin Timberlake, 50 Cent, Samaire Armstrong

Votes: 680

18. The 79th Annual Academy Awards (2007 TV Special)

TV-14 | 232 min | News

Films nominated for the annual awards include Babel (2006), The Departed (2006), Letters from Iwo Jima (2006), Little Miss Sunshine (2006), and The Queen (2006).

Directors: Louis J. Horvitz, Joel Gallen, Errol Morris | Stars: Ellen DeGeneres, Ben Affleck, Roger Allers, Konstantine Anthony

Votes: 1,537

19. The 75th Annual Academy Awards (2003 TV Special)

210 min | 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 »

Directors: Louis J. Horvitz, Penelope Spheeris | Stars: Steve Martin, Ben Affleck, John Agar, Wayne Allwine

Votes: 1,057

20. Def Comedy Jam 25 (2017 TV Special)

TV-MA | 80 min | Documentary, Comedy

Def Comedy Jam 25 celebrates the impact and legacy of the groundbreaking HBO comedy series Def Comedy Jam, which debut 25-years ago running from 1992 to 1997. Def Comedy Jam 25 celebrates ... See full summary »

Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Dave Chappelle, Tiffany Haddish, Steve Harvey, Bill Bellamy

Votes: 1,198

21. Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards '04 (2004 TV Special)

TV-Y | Family

Kids' Choice Awards is the annual awards handed by the cable television channel of Nickelodeon. Handed from 1988 on results voting of audience of channel of Nickelodeon by the Saturday evening at the end of March or early April.

Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, André 3000, Anthony Anderson

Votes: 139

22. The 55th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2003 TV Special)

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Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Paula Abdul, Brooke Adams, Calpernia Addams, Lauren Ambrose

Votes: 315

23. Kulturplatz (2004– )

25 min | Documentary

Just a bunch of hooligans crashing planes into buildings on a date that's near October 2nd

Stars: Eva Wannenmacher, Nicole Salathé, Nina Brunner, Nino Gadient

Votes: 21

24. The 67th Primetime Emmy Awards (2015 TV Special)

TV-14 | 126 min | Music

The 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards honors the best in U.S. prime time television programming from June 1, 2014 until May 31, 2015, as chosen by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Andy Samberg, Amy Poehler, Amy Schumer, Mayim Bialik

Votes: 428

25. The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (1988–1989)

60 min | Comedy

Tom and Dick Smothers return to TV in this revival of the traditional variety show, mixing comedy skits, stand-up routines and musical numbers. Joining the Smothers each week were a number of aspiring young talents and veteran performers.

Stars: Tom Smothers, Dick Smothers, Jim Stafford, Pat Paulsen

Votes: 89

26. Festival di Sanremo (1951– )

170 min | Game-Show, Music

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Stars: Milva, Claudio Villa, Pino Donaggio, Domenico Modugno

Votes: 144

27. Rock Concert (1973–1980)

90 min | Music

Weekly late-night progressive rock bands, many very well known, with some soft-pop (later) and occasional comic routines.

Stars: Don Kirshner, Gary Mule Deer, The Village Idiots, Natural Gas

Votes: 114

28. 80th Golden Globe Awards (2023 TV Special)

147 min

Jerrod Carmichael host as nominees are honored for being the best in film and American television with "The Banshees of Inisherin (2022)" leading the way among nominated films and "Abbott Elementary (2021)" leading the way for TV series.

Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Lily James, Anya Taylor-Joy, Zendaya, Austin Butler

Votes: 287

29. 2021 Golden Globe Awards (2021 TV Special)

TV-14 | 128 min | Comedy

Awards ceremony celebrating the best in TV and film; Tina Fey and Amy Poehler host, while Jane Fonda and Norman Lear are honored.

Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Anya Taylor-Joy, Bryce Dallas Howard, Kristen Wiig, Colin Farrell

Votes: 348

30. The 76th Annual Academy Awards (2004 TV Special)

225 min | Music

In the annual awards presentation, the nominated films include The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003), Lost in Translation (2003), Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003), Mystic River (2003), and Seabiscuit (2003).

Directors: Louis J. Horvitz, Troy Miller | Stars: Billy Crystal, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Liam Aiken, Denys Arcand

Votes: 1,391

31. AFI Life Achievement Award (1973– )

Documentary

The Award is the highest honor for a career in film and celebrates an individual whose career has greatly contributed to the enrichment of American culture.

Stars: Carole Bayer Sager, George Stevens Jr., Jack Nicholson, Gregory Peck

Votes: 50

32. 75th Golden Globe Awards (2018 TV Special)

Comedy, News

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association acknowledges the best in movies and TV for the year 2017.

Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Timothée Chalamet, Kyle MacLachlan, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Emma Stone

Votes: 658

33. The 74th Annual Academy Awards (2002 TV Special)

256 min | Family

The 74th Annual Academy Awards

Directors: Louis J. Horvitz, Errol Morris | Stars: Whoopi Goldberg, Aaliyah, John Agar, Woody Allen

Votes: 1,200

34. The Jacksons (1976–1977)

30 min | Comedy, Music

The Jacksons is an American variety show featuring the Jackson siblings. It was the first variety show where the entire cast were siblings. As with the Jackson 5 regular performances, ... See full summary »

Stars: Michael Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Tito Jackson, Jackie Jackson

Votes: 230

35. The 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards 2017 (2017 TV Special)

TV-14 | 180 min | News

Comic Jimmy Fallon hosts a celebration of achievements in television and film, with actors Steve Carell, Anna Kendrick, Sofía Vergara and Brie Larson presenting awards and Golden Globe ... See full summary »

Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Jimmy Fallon, Nicole Kidman, Amy Adams, Sarah Paulson

Votes: 684

36. The 65th Primetime Emmy Awards (2013 TV Special)

News

An awards ceremony honoring the best in American primetime television programming.

Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Neil Patrick Harris, Jimmy Kimmel, Jane Lynch, Jimmy Fallon

Votes: 400

37. The 35th Annual Kennedy Center Honors (2012 TV Special)

120 min | Music

Honorees: Dustin Hoffman, David Letterman, Natalia Makarova and Led Zeppelin.

Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Buddy Guy, Dustin Hoffman, David Letterman, Natalia Makarova

Votes: 124

38. The 2011 Billboard Music Awards (2011 TV Special)

Music

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Directors: Louis J. Horvitz, Jeff Roe | Stars: Ken Jeong, Lady A, Tim Allen, Sarah Amos

Votes: 98

39. The 78th Annual Academy Awards (2006 TV Special)

214 min | Music

Films contending for the annual awards include Brokeback Mountain (2005), Capote (2005), Crash (2004), Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005) and Munich (2005).

Directors: Louis J. Horvitz, Roger Goodman, Troy Miller | Stars: Jon Stewart, Amy Adams, Moustapha Akkad, Jessica Alba

Votes: 1,224

40. The 66th Primetime Emmy Awards (2014 TV Special)

TV-14 | 127 min

An awards ceremony honoring the best in American prime time television programming.

Director: Glenn Weiss | Stars: Seth Meyers, Amy Poehler, Fred Armisen, Andre Braugher

Votes: 454

41. The 60th Annual Grammy Awards (2018 TV Special)

TV-14 | Music

Festivities at Madison Square Garden in New York City honor excellence in the recording industry. James Corden hosts.

Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: James Corden, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Little Big Town

Votes: 189

42. The 47th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1995 TV Special)

Primetime Emmy Award is the main American award in area of television, annually handed by the American television academy.

Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Andy Ackerman, Jason Alexander, Gillian Anderson, Jennifer Aniston

Votes: 78

43. 73rd Golden Globe Awards (2016 TV Special)

TV-14 | 188 min | Comedy

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association's 73rd annual event honoring excellence in film and television, hosted by Ricky Gervais.

Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill, Jane Fonda

Votes: 1,004

44. 2019 Golden Globe Awards (2019 TV Special)

TV-14 | 145 min | Comedy

An awards ceremony hosted by Sandra Oh and Andy Samberg that celebrates the best performances in television and film.

Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Timothée Chalamet, Emma Stone, Denzel Washington, Chris Pine

Votes: 483

45. Everyday (1978– )

30 min | Family

Pleasant daytime family show where singing, instrument playing and discussions and such would take place.

Stars: Stephanie Edwards, John Bennett Perry, Ron Howard, Rue McClanahan

Votes: 31

46. Dirty Dancing Concert Tour (1988)

Not Rated | 87 min | Documentary, Music

Follow the international tour of the Dirty Dancing Live in Concert with the original dancers steaming up the stage with moves that inspired nations to bump and grind in the aisles. Songs ... See full summary »

Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Lada Boder, Eric Carmen, Bubba Carr, Merry Clayton

Votes: 47

47. The 58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2006 TV Special)

Primetime Emmy Award is the main American award in area of television, annually handed by the American television academy.

Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Conan O'Brien, Bob Newhart, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Don Adams

Votes: 282

48. The 80th Annual Academy Awards (2008 TV Special)

TV-14 | 197 min | Comedy, Music

In the annual awards presentation, the nominated films include Atonement (2007), Juno (2007), Michael Clayton (2007), No Country for Old Men (2007), and There Will Be Blood (2007).

Directors: Louis J. Horvitz, Joseph Takats | Stars: Jon Stewart, Jan Aaris, Amy Adams, Casey Affleck

Votes: 1,665

49. 71st Golden Globe Awards (2014 TV Special)

News

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association's 71 annual event honoring excellence in film and television.

Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Jennifer Lawrence, Jacqueline Bisset

Votes: 940

50. Sinatra: 80 Years My Way (1995 TV Special)

120 min | Documentary, Music

'Ol' Blue Eyes' eightieth birthday celebration; star-studded entertainment, tributes by a diverse company of guests, songs closely associated with Sinatra sung by vocalists and groups from ... See full summary »

Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Paula Abdul, Danny Aiello, Roseanne Barr, Tony Bennett

Votes: 107