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1. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
A famous guest host stars in parodies and sketches created by the cast of this witty show.
Stars: The Saturday Night Live Band, Don Pardo, Darrell Hammond, Kenan Thompson
Votes: 52,802
2. The Dukes of Hazzard (1979–1985)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Comedy
The adventures of the fast-drivin', rubber-burnin' Duke boys of Hazzard County.
Stars: Tom Wopat, John Schneider, Catherine Bach, Denver Pyle
Votes: 15,738
3. The Tale (2018)
TV-MA | 114 min | Biography, Drama, Mystery
A woman filming a documentary on childhood rape victims starts to question the nature of her childhood relationship with her riding instructor and running coach.
Director: Jennifer Fox | Stars: Laura Dern, Jason Ritter, Common, Elizabeth Debicki
Votes: 19,734
4. 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: 4,246
5. She's Having a Baby (1988)
PG-13 | 106 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Young newlyweds find out just how unprepared they are for their future together.
Director: John Hughes | Stars: Kevin Bacon, Elizabeth McGovern, Alec Baldwin, James Ray
Votes: 13,899 | Gross: $16.03M
6. 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: 1,563
7. American Bandstand (1952–1989)
TV-G | 90 min | Music, Talk-Show
Dick Clark hosts a daily to weekly dance show that features the latest hit music for the attending teens to dance to. In addition, the show has performances by popular musicians and audience members rate songs.
Stars: Dick Clark, Charlie O'Donnell, Peaches Johnson, Stan Rodarte
Votes: 397
8. SCTV Network (1981–1983)
TV-PG | 90 min | Comedy
Comedy parody about TV.
Stars: John Candy, Joe Flaherty, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin
Votes: 2,186
9. Crackerjack! (1955–2021)
45 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show
The shows were broadcast live in front of an audience largely of children, originally at the King's Theatre on Hammersmith Road until 1963, then at the BBC Television Theatre (now the ... See full summary »
Stars: Bert Hayes, Peter Glaze, Jillian Comber, Leslie Crowther
Votes: 117
10. Top of the Pops (1964–2023)
60 min | Music, News, Talk-Show
A rundown of the latest chart hits, featuring in-studio performances from popular music artists.
Stars: The Ladybirds, Pan's People, Jimmy Savile, Legs & Co
Votes: 1,126
11. The Midnight Special (1972–1981)
90 min | Music, Talk-Show
Late night rock and pop music performances are featured.
Stars: Wolfman Jack, Helen Reddy, Donna Summer, Gladys Knight
Votes: 383
12. Late Night with David Letterman (1982–1993)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Popular late-night comedy/talk-show with host David Letterman, interviewing famous guests.
Stars: David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Bill Wendell, Calvert DeForest
Votes: 4,996
13. Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night (1988 TV Special)
Not Rated | 64 min | Documentary, Music
Rock 'n' roll legend Roy Orbison and some friends, legends in their own right, get together and perform some of Orbison's songs.
Stars: Roy Orbison, Jackson Browne, T Bone Burnett, Elvis Costello
Votes: 1,187
14. Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll (1987)
PG | 120 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
This documentary movie covers two concerts at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis, Missouri, to celebrate Chuck Berry's 60th birthday, and also discusses his life and career.
Director: Taylor Hackford | Stars: Chuck Berry, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Bo Diddley
Votes: 1,571 | Gross: $0.72M
15. Roadie (1980)
PG | 106 min | Comedy, Music
A young Texas good ol' boy has a knack with electronic equipment, and that talent gets him a job as a roadie with a raucous travelling rock-and-roll show.
Director: Alan Rudolph | Stars: Meat Loaf, Kaki Hunter, Art Carney, Gailard Sartain
Votes: 1,463 | Gross: $4.23M
16. Austin City Limits (1975– )
60 min | Documentary, Music
Established singer-songwriters and acclaimed newcomers perform country, blues, rock, folk, bluegrass, and related styles of music from Studio 6A of public television station KLRU (formerly KLRN) at the University of Texas at Austin.
Stars: Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, John Prine, Jason Isbell
Votes: 326
17. Pink Lady (1980)
60 min | Comedy, Music
A musical variety show starring a popular Japanese musical duo and their comedian sidekick/translator.
Stars: Keiko Masuda, Mie, Jeff Altman, Cheri Steinkellner
Votes: 138
18. Wogan (1982–1992)
35 min | Talk-Show
Terry Wogan hosts his own long-running chat show, where he interviews a variety of guests, from public life to celebrities. Also featured are regular musical guests performing their latest songs.
Stars: Terry Wogan, Sue Lawley, Joanna Lumley, Gloria Hunniford
Votes: 314
19. The Fastest Guitar Alive (1967)
Approved | 87 min | Western
Near the ending days of the Civil War, a group of Confederacy spies traveling under guises of musicians are tasked to steal a shipment of gold. Anything goes wrong, one spy (Roy Orbison) has a bullet-shooting guitar handy - just in case.
Director: Michael D. Moore | Stars: Roy Orbison, Sammy Jackson, Maggie Pierce, Joan Freeman
Votes: 474
20. The Johnny Cash Show (1969–1971)
60 min | Music
Johnny Cash and his wife, June Carter Cash, were hosts of this Country and Western themed variety show. Comedians Hope, Crosby, Minnie Pearl, and others perform skits. Musical acts as diverse as Louis Armstrong to The Monkees perform.
Stars: Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, The Statler Brothers, The Tennessee Three
Votes: 280
21. Shindig! (1964–1966)
60 min | Family, Music
A musical variety show featuring the biggest acts in rock-n-roll performing their latest hits.
Stars: The Blossoms, Jimmy O'Neill, Carolyne Barry, Bobby Sherman
Votes: 180
22. The Last Resort with Jonathan Ross (1987–1997)
Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Groundbreaking and influential British talk show which made a star of its host Jonathan Ross.
Stars: Jonathan Ross, John Benson, Steve Nieve, Rowland Rivron
Votes: 43
23. The Lloyd Thaxton Show (1961–1968)
60 min | Music
Teen dance show hosted by DJ Lloyd Thaxton. Show was 1hr long and featured various rock groups.
Stars: Lloyd Thaxton, Rory O'Connor, April Stevens, Nino Tempo
Votes: 23
24. The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club (1974–2013)
Comedy, Music
Comedy turns and sing-a-long songs from a fictional working men's club, where ladies are welcome but smoking is mandatory, in the Northern city of Manchester.
Stars: Colin Crompton, Bernard Manning, Frank Carson, Paul Daniels
Votes: 51
25. The Golden Shot (1967–1975)
45 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show
Viewers are asked to call in and help aim the titular "golden shot", a crossbow mounted on the front of the TV camera. The cameraman is blindfolded, so the viewers give him directions ... See full summary »
Stars: Bob Monkhouse, Anne Aston, Carol Dilworth, Norman Vaughan
Votes: 56
26. America's Top 10 (1980–1993)
Music, News
Host Casey Kasem lists the top ten rock, soul, country and album charts.
Stars: Casey Kasem, Charlie Tuna, Paula Abdul, Bobby Brown
Votes: 65
27. Just Our Luck (1983)
30 min | Comedy, Fantasy
A modern city guy gains a genie: a hip, wisecracking Black guy named Shabu.
Stars: T.K. Carter, Richard Gilliland, Ellen Maxted, Rod McCary
Votes: 46
28. Thank Your Lucky Stars (1961–1966)
40 min | Game-Show, Music
This was a vehicle for new record releases in the early sixties. A panel would rate the songs between 1-5 with the panel was made up of stars of the day.
Stars: Brian Matthew, Janice Nicholls, Jim Dale, Pete Murray
Votes: 37
29. Val Parnell's Sunday Night at the London Palladium (1955–1967)
60 min | Comedy, Music
A revival of the British variety show Tonight at the London Palladium, it ran from 28 October 1973 to 28 October 1974.
Stars: Bruce Forsyth, Tommy Trinder, Norman Vaughan, Don Arroll
Votes: 48
30. Where the Action Is (1965–1967)
TV-G | 60 min | Music
A Rock'n'Roll Variety Show toured over the United States and briefly around the world for the spring and fall months, except for Malibu Beach for the summer and Big Bear Ski Resort for the ... See full summary »
Stars: Steve Alaimo, Paul Revere & The Raiders, Dick Clark, Steve Ciro
Votes: 78
31. The Dick Clark Show (1958–1960)
TV-G | 60 min | Family, Music
Host Dick Clark introduces various musical guest stars, who perform their latest hit record.
Stars: Dick Clark, Jackie Wilson, Fabian, Bobby Rydell
Votes: 40
32. Portillo's Hidden History of Britain (2018)
60 min | Documentary, History
Former British Secretary of State for Defence Michael Portillo visits abandoned, iconic locations around the UK that were at the centre of relatively unknown historical events but which are not open to the public.
Stars: Michael Portillo, Mark Nicholson, Dion Hanson, Allan Foster
Votes: 45
33. Ready, Steady, Go! (1963–1966)
50 min | Music
London based British Rock/Pop tv show broadcast every Friday night during its run until 23/12/1966. Presented by Keith Fordyce & Cathy McGowan. Featuring many performances by The Beatles,Rolling Stones & The Who amongst other 60's greats.
Stars: Sandy Sarjeant, Cathy McGowan, Mick Jagger, Dusty Springfield
Votes: 79
34. Everyman (1977– )
50 min | Documentary
Long-running BBC documentary series, often focussing on issues of a religious nature.
Stars: Peter France, Vanya Kewley, Jenni Murray, David Jessel
Votes: 33
35. Roy Orbison: Black and White Night 30 (2017)
Not Rated | 133 min | Documentary, Music
Black and White Night 30 is a re-imagined, re-edited, remastered and expanded version of the original television special, available both as a CD/DVD set and as a CD/Blu-ray set on February ... See full summary »
Directors: Alex Orbison, T Bone Burnett | Stars: Roy Orbison, Alex Acuna, Jackson Browne, T Bone Burnett
Votes: 80
36. Roy Orbison & K.D. Lang: Crying (1987 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Director: Leslie Libman | Stars: Roy Orbison, k.d. lang
Votes: 15
37. Juke Box Jury (1959–1990)
30 min | Music
A panel of notable personalities rate the latest pop records.
Stars: David Jacobs, Pete Murray, Alan Freeman, Katie Boyle
Votes: 58
38. The Rolf Harris Show (1967–1974)
50 min | Music
Stars: Rolf Harris, Anne Chapman, Linda Lawrence, Roger Howlett
Votes: 33
39. Five O'Clock Club (1963–1966)
30 min | Family
Children's programme for the under-twelves.
Stars: Ollie Beak, Muriel Young, Fred Barker, Angela White
Votes: 17
40. Van Halen: (Oh) Pretty Woman (1981 Music Video)
5 min | Music
Van Halen performs in the music video "(Oh) Pretty Woman" from the album "Diver Down" recorded for Warner Brothers Music. The music video opens in the old west where a woman is being ... See full summary »
Director: Roberto Lombardi | Stars: Van Halen, Michael Anthony, International Chrysis, David Lee Roth
Votes: 37
41. Blue Suede Shoes: A Rockabilly Session with Carl Perkins and Friends (1985 TV Special)
G | 50 min | Music
Director: Tom Gutteridge | Stars: Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins
Votes: 51
42. Shivaree (1965–1968)
30 min | Music
A rock 'n' roll musical performance show that began as a local Los Angeles-based program on KABC-LA. It began syndication in April 1965 in more than 150 markets in the U.S. and seven ... See full summary »
Stars: Gene Weed, Glen Campbell, Connie Stevens, Jackie DeShannon
Votes: 19
43. Traveling Wilburys: End of the Line (1989 Music Video)
3 min | Short, Music
The Traveling Wilburys perform "End of the Line" in the compartment of a moving train.
Director: Willy Smax | Stars: The Traveling Wilburys, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jim Keltner
Votes: 52
44. Stars on Sunday (1969–1979)
Music
Stars: Jess Yates, Gracie Fields, Violet Carson, Harry Secombe
Votes: 18
45. Anything You Can Do (1969–1974)
25 min | Game-Show
Talent contest in which two teams of 12-15 year old children representing different ITV regional channels show their skills - mainly in music, dance and other creative arts - and compete in a knock-out competition.
Stars: Chris Kelly, Ed Stewart, Una Stubbs, Michael Birkett
46. Sez Les (1969–1976)
60 min | Comedy
British comedy sketch show hosted by Les Dawson, known for its witty humor and satire.
Stars: Les Dawson, John Cleese, Roy Barraclough, Eli Woods
Votes: 40
47. The 30th Annual Grammy Awards (1988 TV Special)
Music
Stars: Steve Allen, Herb Alpert, Anita Baker, George Benson
Votes: 37
48. Now Here (I) (2010)
Crime, Drama, Fantasy
Filmed over 8 years with the same main cast, NOW HERE is shown thru the eyes of the Universe, as the voice of consciousness, Durant (a phenomenal performance by Sean Lawlor), inspires the ... See full summary »
Director: Joe Shaughnessy | Stars: Sean Lawlor, Electra Stone, Wolfgang Bodison, Declan Joyce
Votes: 125
49. The London Palladium Show (1966–1969)
Comedy, Music
Stars: Jack Parnell, The Mike Sammes Singers, Jimmy Tarbuck, Bob Monkhouse
Votes: 22
50. Blue Peanuts (1987 Video)
1 min | Animation, Short
A pre-internet collage that mixes clips from the TV show "Peanuts" and David Lynch's "Blue Velvet."
Director: Todd Graham
Votes: 21