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1.
The Temptations (1998)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(1998)
TV-PG | 87 min | Biography, Drama, Music
David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, Melvin Franklin, Paul Williams and Otis Williams are five former street corner singers who managed to become Motown legends. With a sound that's doo-wop, pop ... See full summary »
Director: Allan Arkush | Stars: Charles Malik Whitfield, D.B. Woodside, Terron Brooks, Christian Payton
Votes: 96
2.
The Temptations (1998)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(1998)
TV-PG | 87 min | Biography, Drama, Music
David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, Melvin Franklin, Paul Williams and Otis Williams are five former street corner singers who managed to become Motown legends. With a sound that's doo-wop, pop ... See full summary »
Director: Allan Arkush | Stars: Charles Malik Whitfield, D.B. Woodside, Terron Brooks, Christian Payton
Votes: 97
4. Live from Daryl's House (2007– )
Documentary, Music
Daryl Hall invites various musical stars to jam with him.
Stars: Daryl Hall, Eliot Lewis, Zev Katz, Everett Bradley
Votes: 227
5. Unsung (2008– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A series that profiles some of the most influential, talented yet forgotten R&B, Soul and Gospel artists of the 1970s, '80s and '90s.
Stars: Gary Anthony Williams, Steven Ivory, Dyana Williams, Nelson George
Votes: 394
6. Motown Returns to the Apollo (1985 TV Special)
120 min | Music
Director: Don Mischer | Stars: Debbie Allen, Gerald Alston, Ricky Bell, Renaldo Benson
Votes: 80
7. Motown Merry Christmas (1987 TV Special)
60 min | Music
Director: Jeff Margolis | Stars: Natalie Cole, Desiree Coleman, Dennis Edwards, Lola Falana
Votes: 47
8. My Music: '60s Pop, Rock & Soul (2011 TV Special)
120 min | Music
Artists and groups from the 1960s perform.
Stars: Peter Noone, Jeremy Clyde, Gary DeCarlo, Eddie Floyd
Votes: 30
9. Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (1983 TV Special)
130 min | Documentary, Music
The 25th Anniversary of Motown Records is celebrated by its past and present stars playing their greatest hits, plus some new ones.
Director: Don Mischer | Stars: Adam Ant, Nick Ashford, Florence Ballard, Renaldo Benson
Votes: 347
10. Golden Age of Rock'n'Roll (1991– )
60 min | Music, Documentary
Hosted by John Sebastian, this classic series explores the music of and the stories behind the Golden Age of Rock'n'Roll.
Stars: John Sebastian, Roger McGuinn, Elvis Presley, Isaac Hayes
Votes: 20
11. The 34th Annual Grammy Awards (1992 TV Special)
Music
Grammy - music award of the American academy of the audio recording, was founded by the American association of sound-recording companies of March, 14, 1958. Grammy is awarded annually as a... See full summary »
Director: Walter C. Miller | Stars: Clint Black, Boyz II Men, Garth Brooks, James Brown
Votes: 145
12. The Motown Revue Starring Smokey Robinson (1985– )
60 min | Music
Stars: Cheryl Felicia Rhoads, Vanity, Ricky Nelson, Ray Charles
Votes: 17
13. 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
14. The Evolution of Stem Cell Research (2014)
90 min | Documentary
In a place invisible to the naked eye, lies the cornerstone of human life.
Director: Mark Davis | Stars: Leonard Nimoy, Ron Reagan, Tony Perkins, Elaine Fuchs
Votes: 7
15. An Evening of Stars: Tribute to Aretha Franklin (2007 TV Special)
180 min | Music
Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Tyra Banks, Fantasia Barrino, Michael Bolton, Natalie Cole
Votes: 29
16. Soul Music Festival: Part 5 (1999 TV Special)
TV-PG | 57 min | Music
Sinbad's "Soul Music Festival: Part 5" is a summer 1999 music festival organized and hosted by the comedian, and features performances by prominent soul and funk musicians from the 1970s. ... See full summary »
Director: Chuck Vinson | Stars: Sinbad, Roy Ayers, Jon B., Eric Benét
Votes: 8
17. Hugh Hefner's After Dark: Speaking Out in America (2018)
101 min | Documentary
HUGH HEFNER'S AFTER DARK: SPEAKING OUT IN AMERICA features a treasure trove of archival footage from Hugh Hefner's landmark TV series, Playboy's Penthouse (1 season, 1959-1960) and Playboy After Dark (2 seasons, 1968-1970).
Director: Brigitte Berman | Stars: Sivi Aberg, Spiro Agnew, Steve Allen, Joan Baez
Votes: 13
18.
Soul Train (1971–2006)
Episode:
The Best of Soul Train: 1973-1974
(1974)
TV-14 | Music, Talk-Show
A look Back at the best of Season 3, with a guest drop by Rev. Jesse Jackson.
Director: B.J. Jackson | Stars: Don Cornelius, Carole Creekmore, Marvin Gaye, Gladys Knight & The Pips
Votes: 18
19.
Live from Daryl's House (2007– )
Episode:
Smokey Robinson
(2009)
Documentary, Music
Director: Ronaldo DeMorais | Stars: Daryl Hall, Smokey Robinson, T-Bone Wolk, Demitrius Papas
Votes: 8
20.
Unsung (2008– )
Episode:
Patrice Rushen
(2016)
TV-PG | Documentary, Biography, Music
Stars: Reggie Andrews, Scot Brown, Sheree Brown, Reuben Cannon
Votes: 11
21. 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
22. 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
23. 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
24. The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concert (2009 TV Special)
Not Rated | 255 min | Music
A four-hour music event featuring performances from two concerts held at Madison Square Garden.
Director: Joel Gallen | Stars: Jeff Beck, Crosby Stills & Nash, Aretha Franklin, Metallica
Votes: 416
25.
Unsung (2008– )
Episode:
Rick James
(2015)
TV-PG | Documentary, Biography, Music
Stars: Oscar Alston, Kerry Gordy, Tanya Hijazi, Camille Hudson
Votes: 10
26. The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
TV-G | 120 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
A Disney-produced anthology covering many different genres.
Stars: Walt Disney, Paul Frees, Clarence Nash, Slim Pickens
Votes: 2,292
27. The Temptations (1998)
TV-PG | 88 min | Biography, Drama, Music
Biography of the singers who formed the hit Motown musical act, The Temptations.
Stars: Charles Malik Whitfield, D.B. Woodside, Terron Brooks, Christian Payton
Votes: 5,281
28. The Sixties (2014)
42 min | Documentary, History
Interviews and archival footage focusing on the politics, music, technical advancements, drugs and the "free love" movement of the 1960s.
Stars: John Heilemann, Tim Naftali, Robert Dallek, Dan Rather
Votes: 1,643
29. Soundbreaking: Stories from the Cutting Edge of Recorded Music (2016)
Documentary, History, Music
Soundbreaking explores the history of recorded music. Featuring more than 150 original interviews, the series charts a century's worth of innovation and experimentation, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the birth of brand new sounds.
Stars: Dermot Mulroney, Todd Boyd, Questlove, Don Was
Votes: 1,420
30. Def Poetry (2002– )
TV-MA | 28 min | Documentary, Music
This show is a spoken word poetry television series hosted by Mos Def and airing on HBO between 2002 and 2007. The series features performances by established and up-and-coming spoken word ... See full summary »
Stars: Yasiin Bey, Russell Simmons, Lemon Andersen, Black Ice
Votes: 225
31. American Music Awards (1974 TV Special)
90 min | Music
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Smokey Robinson, Helen Reddy, Roger Miller, Lynn Anderson
Votes: 19
32. Motown 40: The Music Is Forever (1998 TV Movie)
Documentary, Music
Archival music performances and contemporary interviews cover some of the history of Motown Records and Productions.
Director: Yvonne Smith | Stars: Diana Ross, Nick Ashford, Florence Ballard, Shelly Berger
Votes: 96
33.
Unsung (2008– )
Episode:
Teena Marie
(2009)
TV-PG | Documentary, Biography, Music
Stars: Larkin Arnold, Yvette Barlow, Anthony Brockert, Mary Anne Brockert
Votes: 17
34.
Who Do You Think You Are? (2010– )
Episode:
John Stamos
(2017)
TV-PG | 42 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Actor John Stamos explores his Greek heritage for the first time and discovers an explosive feud that shattered his grandfather's childhood. He also meets a relative he never knew and hears firsthand about his family's enduring strength.
Stars: Ken Rogers, Courteney Cox, Julie Bowen, Smokey Robinson
Votes: 29
35. Spectacle: Elvis Costello with... (2008– )
60 min | Music
Conceived to provide a forum for in- depth discussion and performance with the most interesting artists and personalities of our time, Spectacle: Elvis Costello With... fuses the best of ... See full summary »
Stars: Elvis Costello, David Furnish, Elton John, Allen Toussaint
Votes: 152
36. Michael Jackson Memorial (2009 TV Special)
180 min | Music
A live telecast of the public memorial service for the king of pop, Michael Jackson.
Directors: Gregg Gelfand, Kenny Ortega | Stars: Michael Jackson, Elizabeth Berkley, Kobe Bryant, Mariah Carey
Votes: 544
37. Sesame Street: Alphabet Songs (2014 Video)
Not Rated | 77 min | Family
Sing your ABCs with Elmo and all your favorite Sesame Street Muppets! Full of furry friends, animation, and children, this feature includes songs for every letter of the alphabet!
Directors: Kevin Clash, Joey Mazzarino | Stars: Fran Brill, Tyler Bunch, Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, Kevin Clash
Votes: 105
38. It's What's Happening, Baby! (1965 TV Special)
90 min | Music
Music special dedicated to the working needs & interests of out-of-school teenagers pointing out the opportunities and services available through various government agencies.
Director: Barry Shear | Stars: Murray the 'K', Rosalind Ashford, Florence Ballard, Estelle Bennett
Votes: 33
39. The Smokey Robinson Show (1970 TV Special)
60 min | Music
This was a 1970 ABC Television special starring SMOKEY ROBINSON & THE MIRACLES. It featured special guest stars THE TEMPTATIONS, STEVIE WONDER, and THE (post DIANA ROSS) SUPREMES. It was ... See full summary »
Director: Kip Walton | Stars: Smokey Robinson, Cindy Birdsong, Fran Jeffries, The Miracles
Votes: 23
40.
VH1 Rock Docs (2006–2014)
Episode:
Soul Train: The Hippest Trip in America
(2010)
TV-PG | 64 min
An American documentary narrated by Terrence Howard about the groundbreaking television series "Soul Train (1971)" and how it became an iconic pop cultural phenomenon.
Directors: Amy Goldberg, J. Kevin Swain | Stars: Don Cornelius, Danyel Smith, Jesse Jackson, Martin Luther King
Votes: 44
41.
Who Do You Think You Are? (2010– )
Episode:
Courteney Cox
(2017)
TV-PG | 42 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Actress Courteney Cox explores her family history.
Stars: Ken Rogers, Courteney Cox, Julie Bowen, Smokey Robinson
Votes: 39
42. 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: 1,175
43. The Seventies (2015)
42 min | Documentary, History
A documentary series focusing on the ongoing Vietnam War, the Watergate scandal, evolving music industry, the Iran Hostage Crisis, the sexual revolution, and the rise of foreign and domestic terrorism.
Stars: Douglas Brinkley, Rick Perlstein, Chris Connelly, Dan Rather
Votes: 1,496
44. The Jim Henson Hour (1987–1992)
48 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
An anthology show featuring the work of the great puppeteer and his staff.
Stars: Jim Henson, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Kevin Clash
Votes: 538
45. Later... With Jools Holland (1992– )
60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Late-night music and chat show with celebrity guests.
Stars: Jools Holland, Paul Weller, PJ Harvey, Robert Plant
Votes: 570
46. The T.A.M.I. Show (1964)
123 min | Documentary, Music
Surf pop duo Jan and Dean host this showcase of performances by popular rock and roll and R&B musicians of the era.
Director: Steve Binder | Stars: The Beach Boys, The Barbarians, Chuck Berry, The Blossoms
Votes: 1,011
47. 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
48. Friday Night (1983–2000)
60 min | Music, Comedy
"Friday Night Videos" was NBC's answer to MTV.
Stars: Rita Sever, Edd Hall, Henry Cho, Tom Kenny
Votes: 108
49. The Jonathan Winters Show (1967–1969)
60 min | Comedy
A weekly variety program, presented by the comedian Jonathan Winters. It featured guest comedians and musicians, recurring sketches with regular characters, and a segment devoted to Winters... See full summary »
Stars: Jonathan Winters, John Aylesworth, Cliff Arquette, Dick Curtis
Votes: 73
50. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2009 TV Special)
Music
Director: Joel Gallen | Stars: Jeff Beck, Eminem, Flea, Little Anthony and the Imperials
Votes: 24