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2. Talent Scouts (1962–1963)
60 min | Family
Famous guest celebrities introduced young professionals on this talent show.
Stars: Merv Griffin, Jim Backus, Marty Allen, Jack E. Leonard
Votes: 30
3.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Why Did the Fireman...
(1980)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Laverne is in deep denial when she learns that her boyfriend, a firefighter with the Milwaukee Fire Department, is killed fighting an apartment blaze.
Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 119
4.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
The Bardwell Caper: Part 1
(1981)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Passed over for a raise, Shirley pens a note to the boss. Laverne signs, adding an insult, and it gets sent. Later, he informs them they did get the raise. Now the girls must execute "Mission: Impossible" to retrieve the nasty note. Make no mistake.
Director: Tom Trbovich | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 92
5.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Not Quite South of the Border
(1980)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
A too good to be true, inexpensive vacation to "Near" Mexico, proves to be just so when the girls get a room with a wall missing. Plus many other deceptive practices foisted on them and other guests by the hotel's deceitful owner.
Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 102
6.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
From Los Angeles California Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Juliet Prowse, Phil Foster, Jay Kennedy
(1965)
TV-G | 105 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stars: Joey Bishop, Skitch Henderson, Ed McMahon, Phil Foster
Votes: 17
7.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
The Bardwell Caper: Part 2
(1981)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
With help from Carmine and the boys, the girls put their 'perfect' plan into action. Things quickly unfold into clock-like confusion. Will they nab the note and save their jobs before Mr. Bardwell's arrival?
Director: Tom Trbovich | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, David L. Lander, Michael McKean
Votes: 92
8.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Laverne & Shirley Meet Fabian
(1977)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Rosie Greenbaum bets Laverne and Shirley they can't get into the hotel where singer Fabian is staying - as well as getting their picture taken with him. What plan of action will the girls "turn loose" to meet him and put Rosie in her place?
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 124
9.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Murder on the Moose Jaw Express: Part 1
(1980)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
While on a train heading to Canada, the girls end up in the middle of espionage and murder. After an injured man comes to them warning, "Beware of the bald man", he dies. Who is the bald man and will the girls escape certain danger?
Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 109
10.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Murder on the Moose Jaw Express: Part 2
(1980)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Laverne sees Shirley is missing, Lenny and Squiggy attempt a rescue, and no bald man on the train is above suspicion. Laverne realizes she needs to 'out' the villain and confront him. Will Laverne, Shirley, Lenny, and Squiggy survive?
Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 99
11.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
The Quiz Show
(1978)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
TV game show "Be Silly for Dollars" comes to Milaukee. Len, Squig, and the girls are chosen as contestants. The boys are happy, winning a salami, but the girls perform zany stunts to win the grand prize from "The World of Luxury".
Director: Howard Storm | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 103
12.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Hi Neighbor, Book 2
(1977)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
When Lenny and Squiggy get stood up, Laverne and Shirley take pity on them.
Director: Ray DeVally Jr. | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 105
13. Jackie Gleason: American Scene Magazine (1962–1966)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Music
Jackie Gleason returns to the variety show format with his "American Scene Magazine". The official title of the show was, again, "The Jackie Gleason Show". Initially taped in New York City, after two seasons in 1964 moved to Miami Beach.
Stars: Jackie Gleason, The June Taylor Dancers, Johnny Olson, Sammy Spear and His Orchestra
Votes: 95
14.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Good Time Girls
(1976)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The girls end up getting phone calls after Hector scribbles their number in a men's room.
Director: James Burrows | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, David L. Lander, Michael McKean
Votes: 106
15.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Helmut Weekend
(1982)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Squiggy's con-artist dad left him when he was age 9. Now he shows up 20 years later hoping to reconnect. Squiggy wonders if he will really make up for lost time or ditch him again at age 29?
Director: Tom Trbovich | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, David L. Lander, Michael McKean
Votes: 93
16.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Squiggy in Love
(1979)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
All are baffled by a woman's interest in Squiggy as a boyfriend. He loves her like crazy. She's able to make her every whim his command. Can Squiggy be woken up to see she's only using him?
Director: Penny Marshall | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, David L. Lander, Michael McKean
Votes: 88
17.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Supermarket Sweep
(1979)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
As Shirley goes back for a grocery item, Laverne's at the check out line, winning a shopping spree. Shirley feels jealous of her but soon Laverne sees she's forgotten her friend. The two ... See full summary »
Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 110
18.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
The Slow Child
(1978)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Laverne and Shirley get reacquainted with Ms. Babish's mentally challenged daughter, Amy, who's visiting from her special school. Lenny meets Amy and immediately comes to like her, despite people's protests about what's best for Amy.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 120
19.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
The Wedding
(1979)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Frank DeFazio, in his own unusual way, proposes to Edna after seeing her for some time. She accepts and Laverne is happy to welcome Edna to the family; but now the race is on to plan the ... See full summary »
Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, Michael McKean
Votes: 84
20. 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
21.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Call Me a Taxi
(1977)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
A temporary layoff at work forces the girls to take jobs as taxi dancers. They earn money by dancing with men for ten cents a dance.
Director: Alan Myerson | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 113
22.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
The Debutante Ball
(1978)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Laverne attends a Debutante Ball with Lenny when it's found out he's 89th in line to be a duke on the Polish throne.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, David L. Lander, Michael McKean
Votes: 100
23.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Dinner for Four
(1978)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The girls think they've hit the dating jackpot when they get asked to cook dinner for two good looking men. However, they're in for two big surprises at the men's apartment.
Director: Ray DeVally Jr. | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 98
24.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Lenny's Crush
(1979)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Laverne shows Lenny a kindness and then gives him a kiss. Lenny now feels he loves her, and she's now his. No one can get through to him that this isn't the case, but Laverne hopes to let him down easy without completely breaking his heart.
Director: Carl Gottlieb | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, Michael McKean
Votes: 92
25.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
New Year's Eve 1959
(1977)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
It's New Years Eve 1959 and 1960 is shortly due. In the final hours, Laverne's date cancels, Shirley's sick and Lenny and Squiggy have a special plan for midnight outside the apartment ... See full summary »
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 99
26.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Shirley's Operation
(1977)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Dressed as Alice in Wonderland for a local children's play, Shirley ends up going to the hospital instead to get her appendix out. Her fear causes her to run and hide, so the gang must find her before her appendix fails her for good.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 102
27.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Take Two, They're Small
(1979)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The girls okay a blind date, set up by Lenny and Squiggy. Later when the men arrive, they're two 'little people', which gets them laughed at by two mean girls from work at the roller rink. It's a case of stand tall or a short roller brawl.
Director: Ray DeVally Jr. | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 89
28.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
The Tenants Are Revolting
(1979)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The girls contact a building inspector to help Edna fix all the problems in their building. ...but Enda's later mad at them. She's got a short time to get up to code or face a huge fine. ... See full summary »
Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 89
29.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
The Bridal Shower
(1976)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The girls have trouble fitting in at a bridal shower.
Director: Alan Myerson | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 125
30.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
The Diner
(1980)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Lenny and Squiggy inherit a run-down diner from Lenny's deceased Uncle Lazlo. Their ideas about food service bring no business, so they hand it over to the girls. The ladies spark success but could get burned by their own ambitions.
Director: Linda McMurray | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 131
31.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
The Driving Test
(1978)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Laverne and Shirley try to help Squiggy study to ace his written exam for his driving test or else he'll lose his job as a Shotz truck driver.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, David L. Lander, Michael McKean
Votes: 96
32.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
You've Pushed Me Too Far
(1979)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
A fight between Lenny & Squiggy boils over & Lenny falls out of the top floor window and into the alley. Lenny gets no respect and now gets no apology from Squig,so he ends their friendship. Can the others reconcile the gruesome twosome?
Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 86
33. Kiner's Korner (1964–1995)
Sport, Talk-Show
Stars: Ralph Kiner, Casey Stengel, Duke Snider, Darryl Strawberry
Votes: 13
34.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Fire Show
(1979)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
A small fire in the girls bedroom becomes the start of a rift between them. Both girls become smitten with one of the handsome firemen that show up. Who will warm his heart and whose hopes will be extinguished?
Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 90
35.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Playing Hooky
(1977)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Laverne and Shirley call in sick to take a day off of work and have fun; they go on a bike ride, go to the park and meet two men who they have a great time with, until they're arrested for solicitation.
Director: John Thomas Lenox | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, David L. Lander, Michael McKean
Votes: 114
36.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
The Second Almost Annual Shotz Talent Show
(1978)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The girls must book acts for the annual talent show for the brewery - but must also find 'something' for the seemingly untalented and clumsy son of Mr. Shotz to do. Will he make the Shotz spotlight or make a monkey out of himself?
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 101
37.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Shirley and the Older Man
(1979)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Shirley starts seeing an older rich gentleman. His snobby family thinks that she only wants his money and couldn't possibly like him for any other reason. Will they let her prove she's not a 'gold digger' or simply stand on their assumptions?
Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 94
38.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Steppin' Out
(1977)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
As the girls rush to get ready for a big date, they face wardrobe and hair problems, as well as complications from a house fire raging across the street.
Director: Dennis Klein | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 111
39.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
You Oughta Be in Pictures
(1980)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
With a movie about to be filmed in Milwaukee, the excited girls try out for parts and land the leading roles. Of course, they are not so thrilled when they get the real scoop on the film and their parts.
Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, David L. Lander, Michael McKean
Votes: 88
40.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Laverne and Shirley Move In
(1978)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The girls tell Edna about the time they planned to move into their apartment after high school. Also telling how a call from Shirley's mom and Frank DeFazio refusing to let Laverne leave home, almost broke up their friendship.
Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 96
41. The Tonight Show Starring Jack Paar (1957–1962)
105 min | Comedy, Family, Talk-Show
Originally airing during late-night, Tonight Starring Jack Paar was an American talk show hosted by Jack Paar under the Tonight Show franchise from 1957 to 1962. After 1959, it was officially known as The Jack Paar Show.
Stars: Hugh Downs, Jose Melis, Jack Paar, Cliff Arquette
Votes: 324
42. 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
43. All Star Revue (1950– )
60 min | Comedy
This early comedy program started off with a rotating cast of four famous comedians, each of whom would take turns hosting the show. The program format was similar to that of a Vaudeville ... See full summary »
Stars: Jimmy Durante, Eddie Jackson, Jack Roth, Danny Thomas
Votes: 170
44. The Steve Allen Show (1968–1971)
90 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stars: Steve Allen, Jayne Meadows, Pat Harrington Jr., Bob Einstein
Votes: 32
45.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Bad Girls
(1979)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The girls realize things have changed in their old club "The Angora Debs," when they let Edna's niece Vicki join. Finding that it's become a gang of trouble making teenage girls. Can the girls save Vicki and the old Deb spirit as well?
Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 93
46.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
The Defiant One
(1981)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Shirley's unwittingly swept up at a foiled bank robbery scene, as police mistake her for a gang member. Cuffed to their tall but very dim leader, she's now on the lam when he makes a break for it. Can she outwit this nit-wit and get away?
Director: Tom Trbovich | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Phil Foster, Leslie Easterbrook
Votes: 81
47.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Fat City Holiday
(1979)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
To get a free vacation, the girls apply to be counselors at a 'fat farm.' A nasty female trainer named Bambi wants the jobs for her sisters and takes revenge by giving the two harsh tests of will power against eating. It's do or diet.
Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 89
48.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
It's a Dog's Life
(1978)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Shirley befriends a German Shepherd at the kennel when its abusive owner claims he's a mad dog. Finding out all unadopted and unclaimed dogs are killed, she and Laverne have a sit in. Can their efforts save him and all the other dogs?
Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 94
49.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Separate Tables
(1980)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
To help Laverne fight a phobia of doing things alone, Shirley comes up with the idea of Laverne dining alone for a full evening in a Chinese Restaurant. Hopefully the owner and the entertainment will help her forget her solitude.
Director: Frank Alesia | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 85
50.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Young at Heart
(1981)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Shirley discovers her date's only 19 when he's carded for beer at Cowboy Bill's. She tries to end it there, but he still wants date number two at a frat party. She gets Laverne a date too, but can these 1950's gals keep up with the young '60's party crowd?
Director: Tom Trbovich | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Phil Foster, Leslie Easterbrook
Votes: 83