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1. Craig Kennedy, Criminologist (1952–1953)
Episode: Fugitive Money

Crime, Drama, Mystery

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Director: Harry L. Fraser | Stars: Donald Woods, Sydney Mason, Lewis Wilson, Sandra Spence

2. Laurel & Hardy: Their Lives and Magic (2011 TV Movie)

92 min | Documentary

The international documentary is presenting - besides a lot of funny clips from the best Laurel and Hardy movies

Director: Andreas Baum | Stars: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Chuck McCann, Tyler St. Mark

Votes: 279

3. The Last First Comic (2010)

90 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy

Documentary feature exploring the history of American comedy with the last living Burlesque comic, 97 year old Irv Benson.

Directors: John C. Brown, Bart Williams | Stars: Irving Benson, Lillian Benson, Suzanne Charny, Phyllis Coates

Votes: 10

4. Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story (2002 TV Movie)

89 min | Documentary

This documentary on the history of short subjects was first shown on the Turner Classic Movies (TCM) cable network. It surveys the genre from the beginning of the movies in the 1890's, when... See full summary »

Director: John Griffin | Stars: Chevy Chase, Kenneth Anger, Richard L. Bare, Nat Benchley

Votes: 74

5. E! Mysteries & Scandals (1998– )

30 min | Documentary

Hollywood's most notorious scandals exposed through interviews and re-enactments.

Stars: A.J. Benza, A.C. Lyles, Marc Wanamaker, Bob Thomas

Votes: 317

6. E! Mysteries & Scandals (1998– )
Episode: George Reeves (1998)

Documentary

He was an icon to a generation of children. So it was a shock to many when George Reeves was found dead of a gunshot wound to the head. The media called it a suicide. Others believed it was murder.

Stars: A.J. Benza, George Reeves, Jim Beaver, Fred Crane

Votes: 25

7. Hollywood: The Movie (1996 Video)

Not Rated | 98 min | Comedy, Fantasy

An ambtious filmmaker sets out to make an avant-garde film but soon learns the only way he can secure financing is if he shows Jessica Hahn's breasts. Also, two old women are magically transformed into young starlets.

Director: Joseph Allen | Stars: Julie Strain, Imogene Coca, Jessica Hahn, Morton Downey Jr.

Votes: 718

8. Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993–1998)
Episode: The Washington Affair: Part 1 (1994)

TV-G | 43 min | Drama, Family, Western

Cloud Dancing and the rest of the Cheyenne are told to move to a reservation where they would be dependent on handouts. Dr. Mike, Sully, and the children head to Washington to lodge a complaint and get the order changed.

Director: Jerry London | Stars: Jane Seymour, Joe Lando, Chad Allen, Erika Flores

Votes: 128

9. Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993–1998)
Episode: The Washington Affair: Part 2 (1994)

TV-G | 43 min | Drama, Family, Western

Arriving in Washington, Dr. Mike and Sully find it difficult to find anyone to listen to their concerns. Sully is arrested for army desertion while a plot against the president is overheard... See full summary »

Director: Jerry London | Stars: Jane Seymour, Joe Lando, Chad Allen, Erika Flores

Votes: 121

10. Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993–1997)
Episode: The House of Luthor (1994)

TV-PG | 47 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Clark, Perry, Jimmy and Jack start investigating the bombing and sale of the Daily Planet. Meanwhile, Lois and Lex prepare for their big day.

Director: Alan J. Levi | Stars: Dean Cain, Teri Hatcher, Lane Smith, Michael Landes

Votes: 361

11. Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993–1998)

TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Western

The trials and adventures of a female doctor in a small Wild West town.

Stars: Jane Seymour, Joe Lando, Shawn Toovey, Chad Allen

Votes: 13,754

12. Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993–1997)

TV-PG | 46 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

In addition to fighting evil, Superman has a burning romance with Lois Lane in both of his identities.

Stars: Dean Cain, Teri Hatcher, Lane Smith, K Callan

Votes: 26,517

13. Mrs. Lambert Remembers Love (1991 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 100 min | Drama

Longtime singles Lillian Lambert and Clifford Pepperman enjoy a romance late in their lives.

Director: Charles Matthau | Stars: Ellen Burstyn, Ryan Todd, Walter Matthau, William Schallert

Votes: 156

14. Midnight Caller (1988–1991)
Episode: The Added Starter (1991)

Drama

A beautiful college girl embroils Jack in a mystery involving two dead bodies, a senator, a blackmailer and a hooker.

Director: Eric Laneuville | Stars: Gary Cole, Lisa Eilbacher, Dennis Dun, Mykelti Williamson

Votes: 12

15. Kiss Shot (1989 TV Movie)

PG | 90 min | Drama

A detached black mother loses her job and also the ability to pay back her credit. She recalls her billiard skills and begins to play for money. Will she be cool enough to be a pro in such ... See full summary »

Director: Jerry London | Stars: Whoopi Goldberg, Dennis Franz, Tasha Scott, David Marciano

Votes: 428

16. Goodnight, Sweet Marilyn (1989)

R | 93 min | Biography, Drama

The supposed story of superstar Marilyn Monroe's death...as told by a "friend" of hers. Watch flashbacks from "Goodbye Norma Jean" as it leads up to the night when Marilyn Monroe died.

Director: Larry Buchanan | Stars: Paula Lane, Misty Rowe, Jeremy Slate, Joyce Lower

Votes: 79

17. Midnight Caller (1988–1991)

60 min | Drama

An ex-cop hosts a late-night talk radio program while getting involved with his listeners' problems in his off-time.

Stars: Gary Cole, Dennis Dun, Arthur Taxier, Mykelti Williamson

Votes: 1,790

18. Superman 50th Anniversary (1988 TV Movie)

49 min | Comedy, Documentary

A humorous telling of the history of the comic book superhero.

Director: Robert Boyd | Stars: Dana Carvey, Kirk Alyn, Peter Boyle, Jimmy Breslin

Votes: 184

19. Whisper Kill (1988 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 93 min | Drama, Thriller

Liz Bartlett, an ambitious reporter, is the central nerve in a killing spree in this spine-chilling mystery. Secretly wishing that her business associate Jerry Caper were dead, Liz's hidden... See full summary »

Director: Christian I. Nyby II | Stars: Loni Anderson, Joe Penny, June Lockhart, James Sutorius

Votes: 174

20. The Baby Maker (1970)

R | 109 min | Drama

After Tish Gray gives up her baby for adoption, she is contacted by a childless couple who want her to have the husband's baby because of the wife's inability to conceive. She accepts the ... See full summary »

Director: James Bridges | Stars: Barbara Hershey, Collin Wilcox Paxton, Sam Groom, Scott Glenn

Votes: 350

21. Summer Fun (1966– )

30 min | Comedy

Summer replacement series on ABC which ran for seven weeks. The episodes consisted entirely of unsold comedy pilots.

Stars: Jon Voight, Tim Matheson, Sue Ane Langdon, Elisha Cook Jr.

Votes: 19

22. Thompson's Ghost (1966 TV Movie)

30 min | Comedy, Fantasy

The irrepressible Bert Lahr stars as Henry, a blundering 4700 year old spirit whose efforts to help a typical American family usually turn into disaster.

Director: James Sheldon | Stars: Phyllis Coates, Pamela Dapo, Trudy Howard, Barry Kelley

23. Summer Fun (1966– )
Episode: Thompson's Ghost (1966)

Comedy

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Stars: Phyllis Coates, Pamela Dapo, Trudy Howard, Barry Kelley

24. Slattery's People (1964–1965)

60 min | Drama

Jim Slattery enters the state legislature, hopeful that he can make a difference. He finds dealing with endless rules and the majority opposition party frustrates any meaningful change but he stubbornly perseveres.

Stars: Richard Crenna, Paul Geary, Tol Avery, Maxine Stuart

Votes: 118

25. Death Valley Days (1952–1970)
Episode: The Left Hand Is Damned (1964)

TV-PG | 25 min | Western

A kindhearted barroom singer nurses a gunfighter back to health.

Director: Harmon Jones | Stars: Phyllis Coates, Judson Pratt, Peter Haskell, Stephen Roberts

Votes: 36

26. Gunsmoke (1955–1975)
Episode: Homecoming (1964)

TV-PG | 60 min | Western

Orval returns from seven years in prison for killing his wife's lover, vowing to reclaim his house and business. Edna tries to goad her new husband and Orval's son into a plot to kill Orval; then her head is turned by a traveling salesman.

Director: Harry Harris | Stars: James Arness, Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake, Burt Reynolds

Votes: 193

27. Perry Mason (1957–1966)
Episode: The Case of the Ice-Cold Hands (1964)

TV-PG | 52 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Nancy Banks comes to Perry wanting him to redeem bets at the horse track for her. When he does, he learns her brother is wanted for embezzlement by his boss Marvin Fremont. When Fremont is found dead in her room, she is charged.

Director: Jesse Hibbs | Stars: Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Hopper, William Talman

Votes: 269

28. Slattery's People (1964–1965)
Episode: Question: Which One Has the Privilege? (1964)

60 min | Drama

Newspaper reporter Frank Radcliffe prints a story implying that an unnamed member of the state legislature accepted a bribe. When pressured to identify the source of the information, ... See full summary »

Stars: Richard Crenna, Edward Asner, Edward Binns, Phyllis Coates

29. The Virginian (1962–1971)
Episode: Smile of a Dragon (1964)

TV-PG | 75 min | Western

An injured Trampas is thought to be a stagecoach robber according to a Sheriff and is reported dead to Shiloh. He is forced to rely on a young Chinese woman for help until a grieving Steve arrives to find he must help rescue Trampas.

Director: Andrew V. McLaglen | Stars: Lee J. Cobb, Doug McClure, Gary Clarke, James Drury

Votes: 95

30. Death Valley Days (1952–1970)
Episode: The Lucky Cow (1964)

TV-PG | 25 min | Western

A scheming Indian chief sells cows to unsuspecting settlers, steals them, only to sell them back to the same unsuspecting settlers.

Director: Murray Golden | Stars: Steve Brodie, Jacques Aubuchon, Phyllis Coates, Denver Pyle

Votes: 37

31. The Patty Duke Show (1963–1966)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Music

Teenager Patty Lane and her worldly identical cousin Cathy navigate family and high school life.

Stars: Patty Duke, Jean Byron, William Schallert, Paul O'Keefe

Votes: 1,551

32. Death Valley Days (1952–1970)
Episode: A Gun Is Not a Gentleman (1963)

TV-PG | 25 min | Western

Senator Dave Broderick and Justice David Terry are on opposite sides politically but also class background. After feeling publicly insulted Terry challenges Broderick to a duel but the senator has never held a gun.

Director: Tay Garnett | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Brad Dexter, Phyllis Coates, Malachi Throne

Votes: 28

33. The Patty Duke Show (1963–1966)
Episode: Pilot (1963)

TV-G | Comedy, Family, Music

Patty's European cousin Cathy comes to America to live with the Lane family.

Director: William Asher | Stars: Patty Duke, Mark Miller, Jean Byron, Charles Herbert

Votes: 20

34. The Virginian (1962–1971)

TV-PG | 75 min | Western

Personable Western series based in Wyoming from the 1890s onward.

Stars: Doug McClure, James Drury, Lee J. Cobb, Sara Lane

Votes: 3,172

35. Gunsmoke (1955–1975)
Episode: Phoebe Strunk (1962)

TV-PG | 60 min | Western

A band of ne'er-do-wells, led by their mother, see in town a young woman that pleases them and decide to take her by force.

Director: Andrew V. McLaglen | Stars: James Arness, Milburn Stone, Burt Reynolds, Virginia Gregg

Votes: 229

36. The Untouchables (1959–1963)
Episode: A Fist of Five (1962)

52 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Mike Brannon is a tough cop but his two blocks of Chicago are among the safest there are. He has a tendency to be rough with hoodlums and when he beats up one of Tony Lamberto's boys he ... See full summary »

Director: Ida Lupino | Stars: Robert Stack, Lee Marvin, Frank DeKova, Phyllis Coates

Votes: 65

37. Gunslinger (1961– )

60 min | Western

Cord, a gunfighter, works undercover for the local Army garrison Commander, trying to help keep peace in the territory.

Stars: Tony Young, Preston Foster, Midge Ware, Dee Pollock

Votes: 65

38. Gunslinger (1961– )
Episode: Johnny Sergeant (1961)

60 min | Western

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Director: Andrew V. McLaglen | Stars: Tony Young, Preston Foster, Charles H. Gray, Midge Ware

39. Perry Mason (1957–1966)
Episode: The Case of the Cowardly Lion (1961)

TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Tony Osgood is accused of killing a dentist helping treat a lion after he is found dead at the zoo. Osgood's girlfriend working at the zoo had been sponsored to enter the US from Germany by the dentist who has a mysterious background.

Director: Arthur Marks | Stars: Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Hopper, Ray Collins

Votes: 291

40. Rawhide (1959–1965)
Episode: The Little Fishes (1961)

Not Rated | 51 min | Western

As Favor picks up 700 cattle, the owner tells him a financial crisis in the east will make the whole herd worthless unless Favor beats the news to Abilene. Favor can't tell the men as a man with fish distracts the men from their jobs.

Director: Justus Addiss | Stars: Eric Fleming, Clint Eastwood, Sheb Wooley, Paul Brinegar

Votes: 102

41. Tales of Wells Fargo (1957–1962)
Episode: Bitter Vengeance (1961)

TV-14 | 30 min | Western

The Martin family is in disarray. Wells Fargo is closing its station there, Ben Martin has taken to drinking, and Sarah is still short $60 needed to pay off their mortgage. Wounded Jim Hardie arrives with neighbor Joe Snyder under arrest.

Director: R.G. Springsteen | Stars: Dale Robertson, Nina Shipman, Phyllis Coates, Richard Hale

Votes: 46

42. The Best of the Post (1960– )

30 min | Drama

A syndicated anthology series adapted from stories published in the Saturday Evening Post magazine.

Stars: John Conte, Burt Douglas, Karl Swenson, Alan Lee

Votes: 34

43. The Best of the Post (1960– )
Episode: The Murderer (1960)

Drama

A farmer is caught in a web of circumstantial evidence when his wife is murdered.

Stars: Kathleen Case, Phyllis Coates, John Conte, Alan Lee

44. The DuPont Show with June Allyson (1959–1961)
Episode: The Trench Coat (1960)

30 min | Drama

A meek salesman finds a new self-confidence after he buys a smart new trench coat.

Director: Richard Whorf | Stars: David Niven, Lyle Talbot, Phyllis Coates, John Hubbard

Votes: 11

45. Hawaiian Eye (1959–1963)
Episode: With This Ring (1960)

60 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

Eight-year-old Patty has lost her "boyfriend", Stevie. Cricket decides to have a little fun with Tracy and Tom by having them work for her "client" Patty to find the missing Stevie. The ... See full summary »

Director: Alvin Ganzer | Stars: Anthony Eisley, Robert Conrad, Connie Stevens, Poncie Ponce

Votes: 21

46. The Untouchables (1959–1963)
Episode: The Frank Nitti Story (1960)

52 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Al Capone's main enforcer, Frank Nitti, has gone into the movie business. He threatens theater owners into paying him protection money...or else!

Director: Howard W. Koch | Stars: Robert Stack, Richard Anderson, Myron McCormick, Dick Foran

Votes: 119

47. Rawhide (1959–1965)

TV-PG | 50 min | Western

Gil Favor is trail boss of a continuous cattle drive. He is assisted by Rowdy Yates. The crew runs into characters and adventures along the way.

Stars: Clint Eastwood, Paul Brinegar, Steve Raines, Eric Fleming

Votes: 4,626

48. Hawaiian Eye (1959–1963)

60 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

The cases of Hawaiian Eye Private Investigations and the two handsome, slick, tough-guy detectives who ran the firm, Thomas Jefferson Lopaka, or Tom for short, and Tracy Steele, a Korean War veteran and former city police detective.

Stars: Poncie Ponce, Connie Stevens, Douglas Mossman, Robert Conrad

Votes: 688

49. The Untouchables (1959–1963)

50 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Special Agent Eliot Ness and his elite team of incorruptable agents battle organized crime in 1930s Chicago.

Stars: Robert Stack, Walter Winchell, Nicholas Georgiade, Paul Picerni

Votes: 3,083

50. Black Saddle (1959–1960)

30 min | Western

After his brothers are killed in a shootout, a gunfighter decides to hang up his guns and uphold the law by becoming a lawyer.

Stars: Peter Breck, Russell Johnson, Anna-Lisa, J. Pat O'Malley

Votes: 117