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1.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Episode dated 15 May 1968
(1968)
TV-G | 90 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stars: Joe Garagiola, Ed McMahon, Tallulah Bankhead, John Lennon
Votes: 22
2. John Lennon & Yoko Ono/Plastic Ono Band: Happy Xmas (War is Over) - Version 2 (2003 Music Video)
4 min | Short, Music
The 2003 video is composed of documentary footage, mostly depicting children, from the Vietnam War, in addition to recent scenes from various conflicts in the Horn of Africa, the Bosnian ... See full summary »
Director: Simon Hilton | Star: John Lennon
Votes: 14
3.
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
Episode:
Meet The Beatles
(1964)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
The first appearance of the Beatles on American television.
Directors: Tim Kiley, John Moffitt | Stars: Ed Sullivan, The Beatles, Georgia Brown, Fred Kaps
Votes: 68
4. Jimmy Carter's Inaugural Gala (1977 TV Special)
Director: Marty Pasetta | Stars: Hank Aaron, Donnie Ray Albert, Muhammad Ali, Lauren Bacall
Votes: 183
5. Happiness Is a Warm Gun (2015)
Short, Fantasy, Music
Director: Amos Poe | Stars: Anna Rezan, Ann Rezanni
Votes: 14
6.
Tomorrow Coast to Coast (1973–1981)
Episode:
John Lennon
(1975)
Talk-Show
Recollections of the Beatles are offered by John Lennon, who discusses the group's popularity during the 1960's and his career since they disbanded. Lennon also recounts his legal battle to... See full summary »
Stars: Tom Snyder, John Lennon
Votes: 10
7. New Musical Express Poll Winners' Concert (1965 TV Special)
120 min | Documentary, Music
Stars: The Animals, Mick Avory, The Beatles, Peter Birrell
Votes: 18
8. Frost on Saturday (1968– )
40 min | Talk-Show
Mainly concentrated on topical interviews with entertainers and public figures.
Stars: David Frost, Patrick Macnee, Nicol Williamson, Bob Hope
Votes: 13
9. 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: 4,241
10. Self-Portrait (1969)
42 min | Documentary, Short
A film consisting of a single 42 minute shot of the anatomy of John Lennon
Directors: John Lennon, Yoko Ono | Star: John Lennon
Votes: 70
11. Salute to Sir Lew - The Master Showman (1975 TV Movie)
Documentary, Biography
An All-Star salute to Sir Lew Grade, featuring the last public performance by John Lennon.
Director: Dave Wilson | Stars: Lew Grade, Dave Allen, Julie Andrews, Ann-Margret
Votes: 50
12. The Beatles: Rock Band (2009 Video Game)
T | Biography, Family, Music
A Rock Band (2007) spin-off that focuses on The Beatles.
Stars: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr
Votes: 474
13. Beat-Club (1965–1981)
30 min | Music
Rock''s legendary performers graced the stage of this famed television show. Performing on television with no time limitations, these artists were able to pull out all the stops on, what today are, some of their most recognizable songs.
Stars: Uschi Nerke, Dave Lee Travis, Gitta Weidhaas, Karin Weidhaas
Votes: 79
14. Not Only... But Also (1965–1970)
45 min | Comedy
Not Only...But Also, most famously showcased Peter Cook and Dudley Moore in there so-called 'Dagenham dialogues' in which Pete (a nasal know-all who has utter confidence in his surreal and ... See full summary »
Stars: Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Chris Karan, Peter McGuirk
Votes: 216
15. The Mersey Sound (1963 TV Movie)
30 min | Documentary, Music
A BBC television documentary that features the Liverpool sound by focusing on The Beatles & 2 unknown bands, The Undertakers & Group One.
Director: Don Haworth | Stars: Micheal Barton, The Beatles, Brian Epstein, Group One
Votes: 37
16. The Music of Lennon & McCartney (1965 TV Special)
55 min | Documentary, Music
The Beatles host this showcase of other musicians performing their songs.
Director: Philip Casson | Stars: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Peter Asher, Toni Baker
Votes: 71
17. New Musical Express Poll Winners' Concert (1964 TV Special)
120 min | Documentary, Music
Stars: Toni Baker, John Banks, The Beatles, Billy J. Kramer and the Dakotas
Votes: 10
18. Laibach: Across the Universe (1989 Music Video)
4 min | Short, Music
Music video for the song Across the Universe covered by Laibach feat. Germania. Directed by Bucko and Tucko
Directors: Bucko, Tucko | Stars: Milan Fras, Anja Rupel
Votes: 7
19. 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: 944
20. Tommy Tulpe (1969– )
Family
Stars: Stephan Slowik, Uwe Eggert, Otto Matthies, Sonja Wilken
Votes: 30
21. Damals in Hamburg - The Beatles (1967 TV Movie)
30 min | Documentary
Director: Thomas Struck | Stars: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr
Votes: 11
22. Jeff Beck & Johnny Depp: Isolation (2020 Music Video)
5 min | Short, Music
Stars: Jeff Beck, Vinnie Colaiuta, Johnny Depp, Rhonda Smith
Votes: 302
23.
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
Episode:
The Beatles' Second Appearance
(1964)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
The Beatles return to program for the second consecutive week, this time performing in Miami Beach, Florida. In the first set, the group performs "She Loves You", "This Boy", and "All My ... See full summary »
Directors: Tim Kiley, John Moffitt | Stars: Ed Sullivan, George Fenneman, The Beatles, Sonny Liston
Votes: 35
24.
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
Episode:
Something New From The Beatles
(1964)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
The Beatles return for their third straight show and perform "Twist and Shout" and "Please Please Me" in their opening set. Cute blonde Gloria Bleezarde trills the comic song "Safety in ... See full summary »
Directors: Tim Kiley, John Moffitt | Stars: Ed Sullivan, The Beatles, Gordon MacRae, Sheila MacRae
Votes: 33
25. 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: 1,169
26. The Beatles at Shea Stadium (1966 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 48 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary film of The Beatles classic August 15, 1965 New York concert.
Director: Robert Precht | Stars: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr
Votes: 511
27. NFL Monday Night Football (1970– )
Sport
Coverage of professional football featuring teams from the National Football League airing on Monday nights during the NFL's regular season.
Stars: Frank Gifford, Al Michaels, Howard Cosell, Dan Dierdorf
Votes: 1,566
28. Around the Beatles (1964 TV Special)
52 min | Comedy
The Beatles' first variety special.
Director: Rita Gillespie | Stars: The Beatles, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison
Votes: 59
29. The Old Grey Whistle Test (1971–2018)
45 min | Music
Contemporary music show featuring live performances and interviews with an emphasis on album acts.
Stars: Bob Harris, Anne Nightingale, David Hepworth, Mark Ellen
Votes: 241
30. 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
31. The Beatles: Strawberry Fields Forever (1967 Music Video)
4 min | Short, Music
The Beatles' innovative music video for "Strawberry Fields Forever".
Director: Peter Goldmann | Stars: The Beatles, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Votes: 470
32. Music Scene (1969–1970)
TV-G | 45 min | Music
"Music Scene" was presented by ABC TV in a 45 minute format, Monday evenings 7:30-8:15, a unique time slot that pitted it against CBS' "Gunsmoke" at 7:30PM and NBCs "Laugh In" at 8PM . The ... See full summary »
Stars: David Steinberg, Chris Bokeno, Paul Reid Roman, Christopher Ross
Votes: 41
33. The Beatles in Japan (1966 TV Special)
60 min | Music
Stars: George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr
Votes: 14
34. Ten for Two: The John Sinclair Freedom Rally (1972)
PG | 78 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary about political activist John Sinclair.
Director: Steve Gebhardt | Stars: Commander Cody and The Lost Planet Airmen, Rennie Davis, David Dellinger, Allen Ginsberg
Votes: 24
35. Frost on Sunday (1968–1970)
50 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Talk show and light entertainment.
Stars: David Frost, Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker, Josephine Tewson
Votes: 65
36. The Beatles: A Day in the Life (1967 Music Video)
5 min | Short, Music
Music video for The Beatles: A Day in the Life.
Director: The Beatles | Stars: The Beatles, Pattie Boyd, Donovan, Mal Evans
Votes: 343
37. The Best of... What's Left of... Not Only... But Also (1990– )
30 min | Comedy, Music
Pete and Dud reunite after 20 years apart to introduce a six part trip to memory lane. Of all the material from their 1965-1970 television shows which had not been wiped by the British ... See full summary »
Stars: Peter Cook, Dudley Moore
Votes: 36
38. John Lennon & Yoko Ono/Plastic Ono Band: Happy Xmas (War is Over) - Version 1 (1992 Music Video)
3 min | Short, Music
A music video for "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" appeared on The John Lennon Video Collection, released on VHS in 1993, corresponding to the 1989 reissue of The John Lennon Collection. It ... See full summary »
Director: Gerard Meola | Star: John Lennon
Votes: 15
39. John Lennon: Nobody Told Me - Version 2 (2003 Music Video)
4 min | Short, Music
A new video, edited from newly transferred footage and out-takes from John and Yoko's "Imagine" film and other previously unseen footage.
Directors: John Lennon, Yoko Ono | Stars: Fred Astaire, Dick Cavett, George Harrison, John Lennon
Votes: 9
40. 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: 1,561
41. 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: 179
42. The Beatles: Let It Be (1970 Music Video)
4 min | Short, Music
Filmed on 31 January 1969, at Apple Studio. Footage used in the film Let It Be.
Director: Michael Lindsay-Hogg | Stars: The Beatles, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Votes: 593
43. The Beatles: Hey Jude (1968 Music Video)
8 min | Short, Music
The Beatles hired Michael Lindsay-Hogg to shoot a promotional clip for "Hey Jude", after he had previously directed a clip for "Paperback Writer" in 1966. They settled on the idea of ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Lindsay-Hogg | Stars: The Beatles, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Votes: 508
44. Will the Real Mr Sellers.....? (1969 TV Movie)
Unrated | 48 min | Documentary
Peter Sellars' acting career, made at the time of 'The Magic Christian'.
Director: Tony Palmer | Stars: Peter Sellers, Spike Milligan, Richard Attenborough, Lucille Ball
Votes: 62
45. Tuesday Rendezvous (1961– )
Family
Children's entertainment show.
Stars: Muriel Young, Bert Weedon, Dorita y Pepe, Dorothy Sensier
Votes: 10
46. The Eamonn Andrews Show (1964–1969)
Talk-Show
A 45-minute late-night chat and music program from ABC hosted by the genial Irishman in which a collection of guests, some daring, some downright boring, had Eamonn's forehead in an even greater lather than usual.
Stars: Eamonn Andrews, Spike Milligan, Sandie Shaw, Peter Cook
Votes: 57
47. All You Need Is Love (1977)
60 min | Music, Documentary
Series tracing the development of 20th-century popular music in all its forms.
Stars: Tina Turner, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Elton John
Votes: 93
48. John Lennon: Imagine (1971 Music Video)
4 min | Short, Music
John and Yoko are shown walking in the countryside, in bleak weather. They arrive in an empty house and while Yoko opens the windows, John sits at the piano, plays and sings.
Directors: John Lennon, Yoko Ono | Stars: John Lennon, Yoko Ono
Votes: 596
49. Border (2002)
7 min | Short
Without any dialogue, volumes are spoken by this short but poignant film featuring the music of John Lennon. We are proud to present this film by Annette Solakoglu and her timely message of universal concern.
Director: Annette Solakoglu | Stars: Vic Noto, Joel Friedman
Votes: 19
50. The Beatles and Beyond (1977)
140 min | Documentary, Music
Canadian documentary about The Beatles.
Director: Chris Ward | Stars: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr
Votes: 27