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1.
The Hollywood Palace (1964–1970)
Episode:
Dramatic Reader: Bette Davis
(1966)
TV-G | Comedy, Family, Music
Vincent Edwards is the weeks host and begins the show by singing, "A Fellow Needs a Girl", "Lulu's Back in Town" and "Maria" solo. Then, the Rogge Sisters perform an acrobatic routine by ... See full summary »
Director: Grey Lockwood | Stars: Vince Edwards, Bertha the Elephant, Tina the Elephant, Bette Davis
Votes: 162
2. Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (1989 TV Special)
TV-PG | Family, Music
Stars: Scott Bakula, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Clint Black, George Bush
Votes: 9
3.
I'm with Her (2003–2004)
Episode:
Winners & Losers & Whiners & Boozers: Part 1
(2004)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Alex's mother shows up thinking that she should go to the Oscars with her nominated daughter.
Director: Shelley Jensen | Stars: Teri Polo, David Sutcliffe, Danny Comden, Rhea Seehorn
Votes: 77
4.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Joan Rivers/William & Amos Caulfield
(1981)
TV-14 | 43 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Floyd R. Turbo speaks out against baseball players making big money. Comedienne Joan Rivers comments on the royal family, and wealth vs. beauty; William Caulfield and Amos Caulfield, 78 years old, voted the most identical twins in Illinois.
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Joan Rivers
Votes: 12
5. Johnny Carson Presents the Tonight Show Comedians (1984 TV Special)
Comedy
Johnny Carson hosts a prime-time NBC variety hour.
Director: Bobby Quinn | Stars: Johnny Carson, George Carlin, Bill Cosby, Rodney Dangerfield
Votes: 12
6.
Laugh-In (1977–1978)
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(1978)
Comedy
Director: Don Mischer | Stars: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bea Arthur, Antoinette Atell, Ed Bluestone
Votes: 206
7. The 35th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1983 TV Special)
Primetime Emmy Award is the main American award in area of television, annually handed by the American television academy.
Director: Steve Binder | Stars: Joan Rivers, Eddie Murphy, Alan Alda, Debbie Allen
Votes: 104
8. Hollywood's Diamond Jubilee (1978 TV Special)
120 min | History, Music
Director: Robert Scheerer | Stars: Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Raquel Welch, Chevy Chase, Monty Hall
Votes: 119
9.
Nip/Tuck (2003–2010)
Episode:
Joan Rivers
(2004)
TV-MA | 56 min | Drama
Comedian Joan Rivers comes in requesting all of her previous plastic surgeries to be undone.
Director: Ryan Murphy | Stars: Dylan Walsh, Julian McMahon, John Hensley, Roma Maffia
Votes: 568
10. Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000–2024)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
Larry David stars as an over-the-top version of himself in this comedy series that shows how seemingly trivial details of day-to-day life can precipitate a catastrophic chain of events.
Stars: Larry David, Cheryl Hines, Jeff Garlin, Susie Essman
Votes: 147,894
11. Happy Birthday, Las Vegas (1977 TV Special)
120 min | Comedy, Music
Director: Marty Pasetta | Stars: Don Meredith, Cindy Williams, Eddy Arnold, David Brenner
Votes: 17
12.
Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best? (2011–2014)
Episode:
Joan Moves In
(2011)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Reality-TV
Joan Rivers moves to LA to be with daughter Melissa & grandson Cooper.
Director: Monica Ramone | Stars: Joan Rivers, Melissa Rivers, gregg Alexander, Conrad Hitchcock
Votes: 9
13. The Simpsons (1989– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
The satiric adventures of a working-class family in the misfit city of Springfield.
Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright, Harry Shearer, Julie Kavner
Votes: 436,501
14. The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family
Television show featuring skits by Carol Burnett and her comedy troupe.
Stars: Carol Burnett, Vicki Lawrence, The Ernie Flatt Dancers, Harvey Korman
Votes: 7,317
15. What's the Name of the Dame? (2009)
84 min | Documentary, Comedy, History
Fusing two modern obsessions--ABBA and the art of drag--and examining how they intersect, this hilarious and heartfelt musical documentary follows nine beloved top drag divas, each of them ... See full summary »
Director: Allan Neuwirth | Stars: Benny Andersson, Christine Baranski, Brooks Braselman, Joseph Causey
Votes: 18
16.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
Vincent Price
(1993)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, History
All about the actor and artist Vincent Price.
Stars: Tim Burton, Roger Corman, Hazel Court, David Del Valle
Votes: 106
17. The Hollywood Fashion Machine (1999– )
30 min | Documentary
Stars: Tony Curtis, Joan Rivers
Votes: 10
18.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Episode dated 9 November 1972
(1972)
TV-G | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, The Bee Gees
Votes: 23
19.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Ann-Margret/Joan Rivers/Lou Holtz
(1978)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Johnny reads kids' letters to Santa. Ann-Margret (Rockette: A Holiday Tribute to Radio City Music Hall (1978)); Joan Rivers discusses marriage and doctors; Arkansas football coach Lou Holtz talks about the upcoming Fiesta Bowl. Johnny hosts a lingerie fashion show.
Director: Bobby Quinn | Stars: Johnny Carson, Doc Severinsen, Tommy Newsom, Ann-Margret
Votes: 13
20. Boston Legal (2004–2008)
TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Boston Legal is a spin-off of the long-running David E. Kelley series The Practice (1997), following the exploits of former Practice character Alan Shore (James Spader) at the legal firm of Crane, Poole, and Schmidt.
Stars: James Spader, William Shatner, Candice Bergen, Rene Auberjonois
Votes: 50,070
21. Louie (2010–2015)
TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy, Drama
The life of Louie C.K., a divorced comedian living in New York with two kids.
Stars: Louis C.K., Hadley Delany, Ursula Parker, Pamela Adlon
Votes: 82,253
22. 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
23. 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: 382
24. Bicentennial Minutes (1974– )
1 min | Short, History
Minute-long "on this day in history" shorts, used a countdown to America's bicentennial.
Stars: Walter Cronkite, Cleveland Amory, Edward Asner, Roddy McDowall
Votes: 51
25.
Z Rock (2008–2009)
Episode:
Paul and David Nearly Miss a Huge Gig
(2008)
TV-MA | 27 min | Comedy
Paulie and David screw some ZO2 groupies and, in the process, almost screw the band when they oversleep and nearly miss the most important gig of their lives - a kids' party for the son of music titan, Harry Braunstein.
Director: Mark Farrell | Stars: Krista Ayne, Sebastian Bach, Victoria Barth, Alison Becker
Votes: 14
26.
Candid Camera (1960–1975)
Episode:
Premiere Show
(1960)
Comedy, Reality-TV
1st segment - Arthur Godfrey and Allen Funt are disguised as a Good Humor Ice Cream men. 2nd segment - bowlers are secretly filmed. 3rd segment - Dorothy Collins drives a car to a service ... See full summary »
Director: Jules De Benedetto | Stars: Arthur Godfrey, Allen Funt, Dorothy Collins
Votes: 9
27. The Graham Norton Show (2007– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Irish comedian Graham Norton hosts his very own chat show, which includes chatting to A-list celebrities, the very famous Red Chair game, live music, lots of jokes and fun from Graham and the celebrities themselves.
Stars: Graham Norton, Ricky Gervais, Judi Dench, Jack Whitehall
Votes: 13,210
28. Square One Television (1987–1992)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Music
A kids anthology show that humorously illustrates various elements of mathematics.
Stars: Joe Howard, Larry Cedar, Cynthia Darlow, Beverly Mickins
Votes: 686
29. America 2-Night (1978)
30 min | Comedy
In the second-season version of "Fernwood 2Nite," the small-time talk show from Fernwood, Ohio has moved to Alta Coma, California, where it has taken on a more national flavor. This satire ... See full summary »
Stars: Martin Mull, Fred Willard, Bill Kirchenbauer, Frank De Vol
Votes: 347
30. The Colbert Report (2005–2014)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Satirical newscaster Stephen Colbert provides humorous commentary on the big issues going on in the United States and the rest of the world, with his larger-than-life ego and overly-patriotic spirit along with him every step of the way.
Stars: Stephen Colbert, Jay Katsir, Jon Stewart, Paul Dinello
Votes: 39,179
31.
Boston Legal (2004–2008)
Episode:
Whose God Is It Anyway?
(2006)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Jeffery, Claire and Denise's judge murder trial gets underway, and Alan defends Jerry Espenson after firing a lawyer in his new firm because he's a Scientologist.
Director: Lou Antonio | Stars: James Spader, Julie Bowen, Mark Valley, Rene Auberjonois
Votes: 364
32.
Z Rock (2008–2009)
Episode:
Episode #1.10
(2008)
TV-MA | 25 min | Comedy
Working for John Popper ain't so beautiful. Despite the mad cash they're pulling, the boys aren't allowed to write their own music. Dina confronts Popper and pulls out all the stops to try and get them out of the deal.
Directors: Mark Farrell, Neil Mandt | Stars: Alison Becker, Jackie Brown, Samantha Buck, Joey Cassata
Votes: 9
33.
E! Mysteries & Scandals (1998– )
Episode:
Vincent Price
(2001)
Documentary
Mystery of Vincent Price, the velvet villain, too ambiguous to play the hero, but happy to stay in the shadows as the legendary star of Gothic horror.
Stars: A.J. Benza, Roger Corman, Charlton Heston, Dennis Hopper
Votes: 11
34.
Z Rock (2008–2009)
Episode:
Z Will Rock You
(2009)
TV-MA | 26 min | Comedy
ZO2 gets the gig of a lifetime: a Bar Mitzvah. Technically speaking, it's actually a "B-iz-ar Mitzvah" for a well-known black rapper, and it's being filmed as the pilot episode of a highly ... See full summary »
Directors: Mark Farrell, Neil Mandt | Stars: Joey Cassata, Gary Dell'Abate, Santana Dempsey, Jason Flom
Votes: 6
35. The Daily Show (1996– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
A comedy news show featuring humorous takes on top stories.
Stars: Jon Stewart, Trevor Noah, Stephen Colbert, Roy Wood Jr.
Votes: 48,204
36. The Dick Cavett Show (1968–1988)
TV-G | 90 min | Music, Talk-Show
This particular series combines several "The Dick Cavett Show" on ABC: ABC This Morning/The Dick Cavett Show ABC Daytime March 1968 - January 1969 The Dick Cavett Show ABC Primetime May 1969 - September 1969 The Dick Cavett Show ABC Late Night December 1969 - January 1975 The Dick Cavett Show ABC Late Night September - December 1986
Stars: Dick Cavett, Bobby Rosengarden, Fred Foy, Mort Sahl
Votes: 945
37. The Jack Paar Program (1962–1965)
60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
This was a variety show, hosted by Jack Paar, that had live and filmed interviews with famous people; comedy and musical acts; and home movies of trips Paar took with his wife Miriam and his teenage daughter Randy.
Stars: Jack Paar, Jose Melis, Jim G. Lucas, Jonathan Winters
Votes: 232
38. Dawn French's Girls Who Do: Comedy (2006– )
29 min | Documentary, Comedy
Stars: Dawn French, Julie Walters, Eric Jacobson, Sarah Silverman
Votes: 47
39. Hip! Edgy! Quirky! (2002)
Comedy
Director: Mark Haller-Wade | Stars: Phyllis Diller, Mark Fite, Jim Holmes, Joan Rivers
Votes: 16
40. 25 B.C.: The Best of 25 Years of Billy Connolly (1992 Video)
94 min
A retrospective on Billy Connolly's 25 years as one of Britain's top comedians, featuring clips from many of his TV appearances mixed with new footage.
Director: Frank Hayes | Stars: Billy Connolly, Gay Byrne, Angie Dickinson, Kenny Everett
Votes: 48
41. The Best of 'So Graham Norton' (2004 Video)
Not Rated | 89 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Graham Norton introduces highlights from the first three series of his Channel 4 chat show, including previously unseen footage.
Director: Steve Smith | Stars: Graham Norton, Pamela Anderson, Ursula Andress, Alexis Arquette
Votes: 166
42.
Dawn French's Girls Who Do: Comedy (2006– )
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2006)
29 min | Documentary, Comedy
Dawn French, interviews her favorite comediennes and asks about their upbringing, family life, entree into comedy, routines for generating material, whether they hang out with other funny ... See full summary »
Director: Jon Blair | Stars: Dawn French, Catherine Tate, Julie Walters, Victoria Wood
Votes: 13
43.
Z Rock (2008–2009)
Episode:
Episode #1.8
(2008)
TV-MA | 25 min | Comedy
The boys get the big break they've been working for when they open for Joan Rivers. But with their confidence at an all-time high, they succumb to the temptations of the casino and jeopardize everything in the process.
Directors: Mark Farrell, Neil Mandt | Stars: Joey Cassata, Robert Farrior, Edward M. Kelahan, Lynne Koplitz
Votes: 8
44.
Z Rock (2008–2009)
Episode:
Episode #1.9
(2008)
TV-MA | 26 min | Comedy
Faced with having to accept the Popper deal or lose it forever, the boys decide they don't care if they lose it forever -- they'll never sacrifice ZO2 for money. And then they do.
Directors: Mark Farrell, Neil Mandt | Stars: Dave Attell, Joey Cassata, Lynne Koplitz, Jay Oakerson
Votes: 7
45.
Z Rock (2008–2009)
Episode:
Z United
(2009)
TV-MA | 26 min | Comedy
It's months after the Harry Braunstein signing disaster and Paulie, David, and Joey are still unable to land rock or kids gigs. In fact, they're reduced to scraping pennies together just to eat.
Directors: Mark Farrell, Neil Mandt | Stars: Joey Cassata, Emily Chang, Kasey Daley, Jack Donoghue
Votes: 8
46.
The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode:
Barbara Feldon and Joan Rivers
(1970)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family
Highlights include: Harvey as "Burt Sparks", host of the "Miss Globe" contest, with Carol and guests Barbara Feldon and Joan Rivers as the three finalists; "The Old Folks" sit around the ... See full summary »
Director: Dave Powers | Stars: Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner
Votes: 45
47.
The Graham Norton Show (2007– )
Episode:
Jake Gyllenhaal/Joan Rivers/Jeremy Clarkson/James May/Ke$ha
(2012)
TV-14 | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Director: Steve Smith | Stars: Graham Norton, Jake Gyllenhaal, Joan Rivers, Jeremy Clarkson
Votes: 38
48. Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993–2009)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Conan O'Brien, a Harvard Lampoon alumnus, hosts this late-night comedy/talk-show, which is often silly and whimsical.
Stars: Conan O'Brien, The Max Weinberg 7, Andy Richter, Joel Godard
Votes: 18,979
49. American Masters (1985– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Documentary series focusing on great American artists and personalities.
Stars: Martin Scorsese, Peter Bogdanovich, Tony Bennett, Dick Cavett
Votes: 1,174
50. The Soup (2004–2020)
TV-14 | 25 min | Comedy
From the hottest new series to the latest OMG reality TV moments, catch up on everything you missed through the lens of a sharp and hilarious commentary.
Stars: Joel McHale, Kelly Levy, Anndi McAfee, Lou the Chihuahua
Votes: 6,047