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1.
The Tonight Show Starring Jack Paar (1957–1962)
Episode:
Bette Davis (4)
(1960)
105 min | Comedy, Family, Talk-Show
Tonight the very special guest is Bette Davis.
Stars: Jack Paar, Hugh Downs, Jose Melis, George Jessel
Votes: 86
2. Screen Snapshots Series 16, No. 8 (1937)
10 min | Documentary, Short
Stars attend a barbecue at the Racquet Club; Frank Morgan's new business enterprise, The Trading Post, a country store in modern style, is seen. The annual Academy Awards are presented: ... See full summary »
Director: Ralph Staub | Stars: Tom Brown, Frank Capra, Leo Carrillo, Bette Davis
Votes: 166
3. 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
4. The Judy Garland Show (1963–1964)
60 min | Comedy, Music
The star performs with guests.
Stars: Judy Garland, Jerry Van Dyke, Bradford Craig, Mel Tormé
Votes: 462
5. 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
6. Here's Hollywood (1960–1962)
30 min | Talk-Show
Hollywood celebrities are interviewed, often at their homes.
Stars: Dean Miller, Helen O'Connell, Jack Linkletter, Joanne Jordan
Votes: 169
7. For Auld Lang Syne (1938)
7 min | Documentary, Short, Music
James Cagney introduced himself and proceeded to identify the attending guests as they arrived at this benefit function, most of whom stepped up to a microphone to be interviewed on the ... See full summary »
Stars: John Barrymore, Freddie Bartholomew, Humphrey Bogart, James Cagney
Votes: 187
8. The Jack Benny Program (1950–1965)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy
The comic misadventures of the "skinflint" comedian and his friends.
Stars: Jack Benny, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Don Wilson, Dennis Day
Votes: 1,649
9. 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
10. The Mike Wallace Interview (1957–1960)
30 min | Talk-Show
The Mike Wallace Interview is a series of 30-minute television interviews conducted by host Mike Wallace from 1957 to 1960. Before The Mike Wallace Interview was televised nationally on ... See full summary »
Stars: Mike Wallace, Cyrus Eaton, Bennett Cerf, Alexander de Seversky
Votes: 32
11. 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
12. What's My Line? (1950–1967)
30 min | Family, Game-Show
Four panelists must determine guests' occupations - and, in the case of famous guests, while blindfolded, their identity - by asking only "yes" or "no" questions.
Stars: John Daly, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf, Dorothy Kilgallen
Votes: 1,770
13. The Steve Allen Plymouth Show (1956–1960)
60 min | Comedy
The Steve Allen Show was an American variety show hosted by Steve Allen.
Stars: Steve Allen, Gene Rayburn, Louis Nye, Skitch Henderson
Votes: 258
14. The New Steve Allen Show (1961–1965)
48 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
It was a show basically about laughing until you were in tears, or just falling down, doubling over with laughter...a show for the whole family, with some of the funniest comic people on ... See full summary »
Stars: Steve Allen, Louis Nye, Johnny Jacobs, Les Brown and His Band of Renown
Votes: 95
15. 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
16. Playhouse 90 (1956–1961)
90 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Of the many anthology series, this is considered the most ambitious with outstanding talent in front of the camera. Attracting top ranked directors and scripts, it was often filmed live including the entire first season.
Stars: Richard Joy, Paul Lambert, Helen Kleeb, Charles Bickford
Votes: 419
17. Stump the Stars (1947– )
30 min | Game-Show
Television's first treatment of "Charades" as played by Hollywood celebrities. The giveaway was the use of gestures that defined "film", "TV show", "book" or "song" as well as "small word (... See full summary »
Stars: Mike Stokey, Vincent Price, Sebastian Cabot, Beverly Garland
Votes: 107
18. 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
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: 945
20. The Johnny Carson Show (1953–1956)
30 min | Comedy, Music
Comedy routines, featuring Johnny Carson and guests, and singing were the theme of this program.
Stars: Johnny Carson, Jill Corey, Jack Prince, Glen Turnbull
Votes: 159
21. 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
22. The John Gary Show (1966– )
60 min | Comedy, Music
Singer John Gary was the star and the host of this summer variety show that was filling in during the summer of 1966 for the Danny Kaye Show. It was a balanced mix of Music and Comedy. Two ... See full summary »
Stars: John Gary, Avery Schreiber, Tim Conway, Joanie Sommers
Votes: 15
23.
What's My Line? (1950–1967)
Episode:
George Jessel (3)
(1965)
30 min | Family, Game-Show
Panelists question a circus clown, a lobster eaters' bibs manufacturer, a San Francisco cable car operator and blindfolded, try to identify the week's celebrity "mystery guest", an actor, singer and multitalented comedic entertainer.
Stars: Arlene Francis, Tony Randall, Marlo Thomas, Bennett Cerf
Votes: 18
24. Person to Person (1953–1961)
30 min | Documentary, News, Talk-Show
Interviews with figures from public life.
Stars: Edward R. Murrow, Charles Collingwood, Jayne Meadows, Jerry Lewis
Votes: 223
25. That Regis Philbin Show (1964–1965)
90 min | Music, Talk-Show
Regis Philbin, television's newest star, makes his debut as a national personality tonight on a 90-minute entertainment-variety program.
Stars: Eartha Kitt, Regis Philbin, Don Rickles, Shelley Berman
Votes: 57
26.
The Jack Benny Program (1950–1965)
Episode:
Amateur Show
(1963)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy
Jack devotes the entire half-hour to an amateur talent contest - of sorts. George Jessel pays a surprise visit.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: Jack Benny, Jimmy Cross, Bobo Lewis, Rusty Kayser
Votes: 29
27. The Dean Martin Show (1965–1974)
TV-PG | Comedy, Music
Dean Martin hosts, with several celebrities as guests. There are musical acts and comedy sketches that break down comedy, racial, and sexual barriers all at the same time.
Stars: Dean Martin, The Dingaling Sisters, Ken Lane, Lou Jacobi
Votes: 1,431
28. The Hollywood Palace (1964–1970)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Various guest hosts present a musical variety show.
Stars: Bing Crosby, Dick Tufeld, Mitchell Ayres Orchestra, Mitchell Ayres
Votes: 321
29. Confidential File (1953–1959)
30 min | Talk-Show
American print and television journalist, Paul Coates, known for his popular daily Mirror newspaper column and as the host of the syndicated tabloid style television series Confidential ... See full summary »
Stars: Paul Coates, June Foray, Del Moore, Dale Olson
Votes: 12
30. Laugh-In (1967–1973)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music
The original rapid fire sketch comedy show.
Stars: Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Gary Owens, Ruth Buzzi
Votes: 3,667
31. I've Got a Secret (1952–1967)
TV-G | 30 min | Family, Game-Show
A group of panelists try to guess a guest's secret.
Stars: John Cannon, Henry Morgan, Bill Cullen, Garry Moore
Votes: 566
32. The Jackie Gleason Show (1966–1970)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Musical
Jackie Gleason's last weekly variety series, which alternated between regular variety hours with big name guest stars and musical remakes of old "The Honeymooners" sketches.
Stars: Jackie Gleason, Johnny Olson, The June Taylor Dancers, Sammy Spear and His Orchestra
Votes: 309
33.
What's My Line? (1950–1967)
Episode:
George Jessel (2)
(1960)
30 min | Family, Game-Show
Stars: Bennett Cerf, Eunice Gayson, Dana Andrews, Dorothy Kilgallen
Votes: 23
34. 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
35. Luxembourg, Luxembourg (2022)
105 min | Comedy
Mykola and Vasya go in search of their father, who left them when they were children, after they come to know that he is dying in Luxembourg. Kolya considers him a hero, while Vasya thinks he is a scoundrel.
Director: Antonio Lukich | Stars: Amil Nasirov, Ramil Nasirov, Nataliya Gnitiy, Lyudmyla Sachenko
Votes: 3,904
36. The Tonight Show (1953–1957)
TV-PG | 105 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
The show originated as a local New York City late night program in June 1953 and went onto the network in September 1954. Throughout the summer of 1956, Steve Allen was the only host. When ... See full summary »
Stars: Skitch Henderson, Gene Rayburn, Steve Allen, Steve Lawrence
Votes: 226
37. The Name's the Same (1951–1955)
30 min | Family, Game-Show
Guests who have the same name as famous persons, fictional characters, or things, are quizzed by celebrity panelists who try to determine their name.
Stars: Joan Alexander, Robert Q. Lewis, Gene Rayburn, Roger Price
Votes: 98
38. Comedy Tonight (1970– )
60 min | Comedy
Summer series where free-form topical satire was the norm.
Stars: Robert Klein, Peter Boyle, Madeline Kahn, Marty Barris
Votes: 23
39.
The Judy Garland Show (1963–1964)
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(1963)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Guests: Vic Damone, George Jessel.
Director: Bill Hobin | Stars: Judy Garland, Zina Bethune, Vic Damone, George Jessel
Votes: 20
40. The Milton Berle Show (1958–1962)
30 min | Music, Comedy
The second incarnation of 'Mr. Television' Milton Berle's variety TV series.
Stars: Milton Berle, Ed Herlihy, Billy May, Billy May and His Orchestra
Votes: 45
41. 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
42. Hollywood Greats (1977– )
40 min | Documentary, History
Documentary series profiling various Hollywood stars of yesteryear and more recent times.
Stars: Barry Norman, Jonathan Ross, David Thomson, Lauren Bacall
Votes: 178
43. The Jimmy Durante Show (1954–1956)
30 min | Comedy, Music
A half-hour variety show, hosted by the veteran vaudevillian Jimmy Durante. The show aired on NBC from October 1954, to June 1956.
Stars: Jimmy Durante, Eddie Jackson, Jack Roth, Jules Buffano
Votes: 45
44.
Laugh-In (1967–1973)
Episode:
Guest Starring Kate Smith, Vincent Price and Rich Little
(1968)
TV-PG | 52 min | Comedy, Music
Sketches include Alan & Kate's casanova runners, Dan & Dick look back at the '68 election, Kate presents Stranger than Truth, If they married jokes, The fat lady sings, Dan & Dick introduce... See full summary »
Director: Gordon Wiles | Stars: Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Kate Smith, Vincent Price
Votes: 60
45. 77 Sunset Strip (1958–1964)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Stu Bailey and Jeff Spencer are the wisecracking, womanizing private-detective heroes of this Warner Brothers drama.
Stars: Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Edd Byrnes, Roger Smith, Jacqueline Beer
Votes: 1,638
46. Nightmare Alley (1947)
Passed | 110 min | Drama, Film-Noir
The rise and fall of Stanton Carlisle, a mentalist whose lies and deceit prove to be his downfall.
Director: Edmund Goulding | Stars: Tyrone Power, Joan Blondell, Coleen Gray, Helen Walker
Votes: 13,425
47. The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950–1955)
60 min | Comedy, Romance
This was a Colgate-sponsored comedy hour that featured many notable comedians and entertainers of the era as guest stars.
Stars: Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Al Goodman, Eddie Cantor
Votes: 591
48. The Tonight Show (1962)
TV-14 | 105 min | Talk-Show
Interim version of the talk show that aired between the departure of Jack Paar and the arrival of Johnny Carson.
Stars: Skitch Henderson, Hugh Downs, Ed Herlihy, Merv Griffin
Votes: 140
49.
Laugh-In (1967–1973)
Episode:
No Guest Star
(1969)
TV-PG | 52 min | Comedy, Music
Mod World of Unions; classical news; cooking dehydrated food; Fickle Finger goes to Major League Baseball managers; Jack Benny, Tony Curtis, Frank Gorshin, Zsa Zsa Gabor, George Jessel and Shelley Winters, all misidentified by Gary Owens.
Director: Gordon Wiles | Stars: Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Jack Benny, Tony Curtis
Votes: 55
50. The Milton Berle Show (1948–1956)
60 min | Comedy, Family
The Texaco Star Theatre was one of the most popular shows in the history of television. In the first year, Milton Berle was not the permanent emcee, but once he replaced the rotation, the ... See full summary »
Stars: Milton Berle, Sid Stone, Jimmy Nelson, Arnold Stang
Votes: 165