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1.
Judd for the Defense (1967–1969)
Episode:
The Devil's Surrogate
(1968)
60 min | Drama
A headstrong, controversial priest answers a desperate call from one of his students, a young woman who has been obviously smitten with him. She tells him she is going to kill herself ... See full summary »
Director: Larry Peerce | Stars: Carl Betz, Stephen Young, James Franciscus, Karen Black
Votes: 7
2. The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
30 min | Comedy
Neighbor Blanche Morton frequently joined Gracie in escapades which annoy hubby Harry and provides George with an opportunity to offer a humorous soliloquy.
Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Bea Benaderet, Harry von Zell
Votes: 1,536
3.
Perry Mason (1957–1966)
Episode:
The Case of the Carefree Coronary
(1965)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Perry Mason is called in to investigate why an insurance company is near bankruptcy due to excessive claims. He calls in a claimant who appears to be healthy but dies when forced to come in for an exam, putting Perry in the hot seat.
Director: Jesse Hibbs | Stars: Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Hopper, William Talman
Votes: 264
4. Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955–1962)
TV-14 | 25 min | Drama, Mystery
Series of unrelated short stories covering elements of crime, horror, drama, and comedy about people of different backgrounds committing murders, suicides, thefts, and other sorts of crime caused by certain motivations, perceived or not.
Stars: Alfred Hitchcock, Harry Tyler, John Williams, Patricia Hitchcock
Votes: 19,343
5. The Great Adventure (1963–1964)
60 min | Drama
A filmed series of one-hour dramatizations of the lives of famous historical people, as well as important historical events.
Stars: Russell Johnson, Van Heflin, Eddie Little Sky, Kent Smith
Votes: 136
6. The Andy Griffith Show (1960–1968)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Widower Sheriff Andy Taylor, and his son Opie, live with Andy's Aunt Bee in Mayberry, North Carolina. With virtually no crimes to solve, most of Andy's time is spent philosophizing and calming down his cousin Deputy Barney Fife.
Stars: Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Don Knotts, Frances Bavier
Votes: 17,018
7. Kolchak: The Night Stalker (1974–1975)
TV-PG | 51 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Carl Kolchak is a reporter for a Chicago newspaper. Through more accident than design he ends up investigating homicides, many of which involve supernatural forces. Ultimately, rather than reporting on the crimes, he solves them.
Stars: Darren McGavin, Simon Oakland, Jack Grinnage, Ruth McDevitt
Votes: 6,250
8. Have Gun - Will Travel (1957–1963)
Approved | 25 min | Western
The adventures of a gentlemanly gunfighter-for-hire.
Stars: Richard Boone, Kam Tong, Hal Needham, Stewart East
Votes: 3,335
9. 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
10. Perry Mason (1957–1966)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The trials of a master criminal defense attorney handling the most difficult cases in support of the innocent.
Stars: Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Hopper, Ray Collins
Votes: 11,861
11. The Apartment (1960)
Approved | 125 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A Manhattan insurance clerk tries to rise in his company by letting its executives use his apartment for trysts, but complications and a romance of his own ensue.
Director: Billy Wilder | Stars: Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, Fred MacMurray, Ray Walston
Votes: 197,046 | Gross: $18.60M
12. Five Fingers (1959–1960)
60 min | Drama
Victor Sebastian is a successful undercover agent based in Europe. Victor's cover is as a talent agent for singer Simone Genet, who is later a romantic interest. Victor is often aided by his contact, Robertson.
Stars: David Hedison, Luciana Paluzzi, Paul Burke, Michael Romanoff
Votes: 61
13.
Johnny Midnight (1960)
Episode:
Voice of the Dummy
(1960)
30 min | Crime, Drama
Julius Sneezer, the dummy of long-dead ventriloquist Dave Rankin, is fished out of Long Island Sound, sparking a taut psychological whodunit.
Director: David Orrick McDearmon | Stars: Edmond O'Brien, Yuki Shimoda, Robert H. Harris, Katherine Squire
Votes: 9
14.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
Ronnie Makes a Record
(1958)
Comedy
When George helps Ronnie land a deal with Verve Records, Gracie thinks the youth-oriented label has spurned George in favor of their son.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 27
15. The Rockford Files (1974–1980)
TV-PG | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The cases of an easy-going ex-convict turned private investigator.
Stars: James Garner, Noah Beery Jr., Joe Santos, Luis Delgado
Votes: 10,890
16. Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The lives and work of the staff of an inner city police precinct.
Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, James Sikking
Votes: 10,578
17.
Batman (1966–1968)
Episode:
Batman Displays His Knowledge
(1967)
TV-G | 25 min | Action, Crime, Fantasy
Catwoman goes ahead with her scheme to steal several Batagonian Cat's Eye opals, but she has trouble finding someone to fence them since such rare stones would be easily spotted. With ... See full summary »
Director: Robert Sparr | Stars: Adam West, Burt Ward, Alan Napier, Neil Hamilton
Votes: 351
18.
Perry Mason (1957–1966)
Episode:
The Case of the Duplicate Case
(1965)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Herbie Cornwall is a retired baseball player who is now working as a shoe insert salesman and not doing well while his gorgeous wife is an accountant at a store. After a fire in her office, she is murdered and her husband is charged.
Director: James Goldstone | Stars: Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Hopper, William Talman
Votes: 247
19.
Perry Mason (1957–1966)
Episode:
The Case of the Skeleton's Closet
(1963)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Margaret Layton is deeply worried that ex-husband and author Richard Harris will publish a trashy novel because of its effect on their daughters. When she visits him, she is heard threatening to kill him and fires a gun found in his desk.
Director: Arthur Marks | Stars: Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Hopper, William Talman
Votes: 292
20. M Squad (1957–1960)
Not Rated | 30 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
The hard-hitting adventures of tough Lieutenant Frank Ballinger, a member of the Chicago Police Department's M Squad, an elite crime-fighting unit.
Stars: Lee Marvin, Paul Newlan, Gail Kobe, Morris Ankrum
Votes: 387
21. Harrigan and Son (1960– )
30 min | Comedy
James Harrigan and his son run a law firm, but have different ways of proving their clients' innocence.
Stars: Roger Perry, Pat O'Brien, Georgine Darcy, Helen Kleeb
Votes: 68
22.
Lights Out (1946–1952)
Episode:
The Martian Eyes
(1951)
30 min | Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi
An odd professor claims he can spot Martians, who masquerade as humans, using a pair of infrared glasses he wears. Only then can you see the third eyeball in the middle of their forehead. ... See full summary »
Director: Laurence Schwab Jr. | Stars: Burgess Meredith, John Baragrey, David Lewis, J. Pat O'Malley
Votes: 37
23. The Dakotas (1962–1963)
60 min | Western
Marshal Ragan and his Deputies maintain the peace in the Badlands of the Dakota Territory.
Stars: Larry Ward, Jack Elam, Chad Everett, Michael Greene
Votes: 116
24. Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958–1960)
60 min | Drama
An anthology series hosted by Betty Furness in the first season, and Desi Arnaz in the second. Stories came from several genres, often based on fact. A two part episode was spun off as the popular show The Untouchables (1959).
Stars: Desi Arnaz, Betty Furness, Bruce Gordon, Keenan Wynn
Votes: 143
25. Lux Playhouse (1958–1959)
30 min | Drama, Comedy, Romance
This filmed series of light comedies, romances and melodramas alternated on Friday nights with the "Schlitz Playhouse of Stars" between October 1958 and September 1959.
Stars: Alice Backes, Charles Keane, Nesdon Booth, Michael Rennie
Votes: 61
26.
Lights Out (1946–1952)
Episode:
The Martian Eyes
(1950)
30 min | Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi
An odd professor claims he can spot Martians, who masquerade as humans, using a pair of infrared glasses he wears. Only then can you see the third eyeball in the middle of their forehead. ... See full summary »
Director: Laurence Schwab Jr. | Stars: Burgess Meredith, John Baragrey, David Lewis, Pat O'Malley
Votes: 49
27.
Perry Mason (1957–1966)
Episode:
The Case of the Crying Cherub
(1960)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
When a Matisse painting is stolen from a museum, the finger is pointed at an assistant in the museum whose boyfriend is an artist as well as his estranged wife. The wife tries to blackmail the museum owner but is murdered after a fight.
Director: William D. Russell | Stars: Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Hopper, Ray Collins
Votes: 303
28.
Perry Mason (1957–1966)
Episode:
The Case of the Lost Last Act
(1959)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
An ex-gangster decides to pull out of a play the author is basing on a real-life, mob-related killing. His threatening request is recorded so when the playwright is murdered, he is charged with the murder as Perry sorts out the actors.
Director: Gerd Oswald | Stars: Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Hopper, William Talman
Votes: 340
29.
Run for Your Life (1965–1968)
Episode:
How to Sell Your Soul for Fun and Profit
(1965)
60 min | Drama
Paul and an imprisoned race driver's sister plot to free a political prisoner.
Director: Steve Previn | Stars: Ben Gazzara, Telly Savalas, Gia Scala, Jeremy Slate
Votes: 14
30. Going My Way (1962–1963)
60 min | Drama, Family
Father O'Malley is sent to a parish in lower class New York City to assist old, crusty pastor Father Fitzgibbon. When he arrives, Father O'Malley meets his boyhood friend Tom Colwell, who is running the local community center.
Stars: Gene Kelly, Dick York, Leo G. Carroll, Nydia Westman
Votes: 111
31. Robert Montgomery Presents (1950–1957)
60 min | Drama
Actor, Producer, and Director Robert Montgomery introduced each telecast, sometimes interviewing one of the stars, and sometimes appearing in the play.
Stars: Robert Montgomery, John Newland, Vaughn Taylor, Elizabeth Montgomery
Votes: 136
32. The New Breed (1961–1962)
60 min | Drama
"The New Breed" was an American crime - drama series ,aired on ABC network from 1961 to 1962, with thirty-six episodes,starring Leslie Nielsen at age 35.
Stars: Leslie Nielsen, John Beradino, John Clarke, Greg Roman
Votes: 103
33. Johnny Midnight (1960)
30 min | Crime, Drama
Johnny Midnight (Edmond O'Brien) is an ex-actor/theater owner, now turned private eye. His turf is Broadway and New York City's theater district. He lives in a penthouse apartment above the... See full synopsis »
Stars: Edmond O'Brien, Yuki Shimoda, Arthur Batanides, Barney Phillips
Votes: 52
34. Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years (1977 TV Movie)
155 min | Biography, Drama
The story of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt during their 12-year stay at the White House.
Director: Daniel Petrie | Stars: Jane Alexander, Edward Herrmann, Priscilla Pointer, Walter McGinn
Votes: 344
35. The Adventures of McGraw (1957–1958)
30 min | Crime, Drama
McGraw is a solitary type who manages to get entangled in the stopping of criminal activity despite not having any official capacity. He often doesn't carry a weapon, especially if an attractive woman is involved.
Stars: Frank Lovejoy, Jean Willes, James Flavin, Angie Dickinson
Votes: 53
36.
Batman (1966–1968)
Episode:
Catwoman Goes to College
(1967)
TV-G | 25 min | Action, Crime, Fantasy
Catwoman is released from prison, and claiming she wants to enrich her education, enrolls at Gotham City University. She dresses one of her own henchmen as the Caped Crusader in order to ... See full summary »
Director: Robert Sparr | Stars: Adam West, Burt Ward, Alan Napier, Neil Hamilton
Votes: 347
37.
Ben Casey (1961–1966)
Episode:
The Insolent Heart
(1961)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama
Though a young woman's life cannot be saved, there is a chance that the life of a severely challenged old colleague,Dr Waldman, can be prolonged somewhat through experimental surgery.
Director: Alex March | Stars: Vince Edwards, Sam Jaffe, Harry Landers, Bettye Ackerman
Votes: 13
38.
Bewitched (1964–1972)
Episode:
Nobody's Perfect
(1966)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Samantha learns about Tabitha's magical powers.
Director: William Asher | Stars: Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, Agnes Moorehead, David White
Votes: 333
39.
Cannon (1971–1976)
Episode:
Duel in the Desert
(1974)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Cannon is hired to handle a nighttime ransom delivery. After being led to various isolated phone booths by the kidnapper, Frank is slugged by the kidnapper's henchman, but he escapes and ... See full summary »
Director: William Wiard | Stars: William Conrad, Joan Van Ark, Denver Pyle, Paul Brinegar
Votes: 98
40.
Ironside (1967–1975)
Episode:
Up, Down and Even
(1969)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Eve's teenage niece faces reform school after her second arrest for possession of illegal drugs. As Ironside tries to find the source of supply, the girl escapes from Eve's home and disappears.
Director: Don Weis | Stars: Raymond Burr, Alfred Ryder, Don Galloway, Barbara Anderson
Votes: 77
41.
Perry Mason (1957–1966)
Episode:
The Case of the Negligent Nymph
(1957)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
While on a fishing trip, Perry Mason and Paul Drake pull a beautiful woman out of the ocean. In her possession is a note she retrieved from her employer, accusing him of killing his rich aunt during a storm on their yacht.
Director: Christian Nyby | Stars: Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Hopper, William Talman
Votes: 458
42.
The Rockford Files (1974–1980)
Episode:
The Paper Palace
(1978)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A prostitute (Rita Moreno) hires Jim to find out who has been sending her death threats.
Director: Richard Crenna | Stars: James Garner, Noah Beery Jr., Joe Santos, James Luisi
Votes: 251
43.
Run for Your Life (1965–1968)
Episode:
Three Passengers for the Lusitania
(1967)
60 min | Drama
A strange friendship forms between Paul and two men who seem to also have a short time to live.
Director: Richard Benedict | Stars: Ben Gazzara, Murray MacLeod, Cliff Potts, Jim Creech
Votes: 10
44.
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952–1966)
Episode:
The Dean's Birthday
(1964)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Rick and Wally try to capitalize on the dean's birthday when they learn that their fraternity won't be permitted to hold another dance.
Director: David Nelson | Stars: Ozzie Nelson, Harriet Nelson, David Nelson, Ricky Nelson
Votes: 15
45. One Step Beyond (1959–1961)
Approved | 25 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
"One Step Beyond" was a collection of tales about paranormal events, horrifying folklore, and the world of the unknown.
Stars: John Newland, Robert Douglas, Olan Soule, Will J. White
Votes: 1,879
46. The Millionaire (1955–1960)
30 min | Drama
In this hit 1950s TV series, a millionaire indulges himself giving away $1 million apiece to persons he has never met.
Stars: Marvin Miller, Paul Frees, Roy Gordon, Russ Conway
Votes: 605
47. Cain's Hundred (1961–1962)
60 min | Crime, Drama
A former underworld lawyer goes to work for the Federal Government, determined to bring 100 top criminals to justice.
Stars: Peter Mark Richman, Gene Coogan, Eddie Hice, Gavin MacLeod
Votes: 108
48. Armstrong Circle Theatre (1950–1963)
60 min | Drama
Documentary dramas, plays that were based on true stories, were the forte of Armstrong Circle Theater. Many movie actors and actresses got their start here.
Stars: Douglas Edwards, Sandy Becker, Bob Sherry, John Cameron Swayze
Votes: 123
49. Grindl (1963–1964)
30 min | Comedy
Grindl is an employee of Foster Temporary Service, and her boss Anson Foster accepts a variety of jobs for his employees. Grindl works at everything from babysitting to theater ticket-taker... See full summary »
Stars: Imogene Coca, James Millhollin, Dee J. Thompson, Frank De Vol
Votes: 90
50.
Batman (1966–1968)
Episode:
The Penguin's Nest
(1966)
TV-G | 25 min | Action, Crime, Fantasy
Facing the strange situation of the Penguin determined to be arrested, Batman must figure out why.
Director: Murray Golden | Stars: Adam West, Burt Ward, Alan Napier, Neil Hamilton
Votes: 358