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1. The Law and Harry McGraw (1987–1988)

60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Harry MacGraw is a private investigator who appeared three times in the television series, Murder, She Wrote. He now stars in his own series, wherein he is still a private investigator in ... See full summary »

Stars: Jerry Orbach, Barbara Babcock, Juliana Donald, Shea Farrell

Votes: 147

2. The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode: Double Agent (1987)

Unrated | 120 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

A veterinarian reluctantly takes his brother's place as a secret agent to complete a mission. He is assigned a bumbling helper, and surprisingly manages to outwit the mysterious Scorpion.

Director: Michael Vejar | Stars: Michael McKean, Susan Walden, Christopher Burton, Judith Jones

Votes: 99

3. The Law and Harry McGraw (1987–1988)
Episode: State of the Art (1987)

Crime, Drama, Mystery

An old ex-con friend of Harry's was in the wrong place at the wrong time and is now accused of stealing art, and Harry has to compete with a hot shot insurance investigator for the case, and to find the real thief.

Director: Allen Reisner | Stars: Jerry Orbach, Barbara Babcock, Juliana Donald, Shea Farrell

Votes: 12

4. Ringo (1978 TV Movie)

45 min | Comedy

Ringo, stressed out by fame, trades places with a schmuck who looks exactly like him. Then the problems start.

Director: Jeff Margolis | Stars: Ringo Starr, Art Carney, Angie Dickinson, Mike Douglas

Votes: 194

5. The Richard Pryor Special? (1977 TV Special)

60 min | Comedy

Richard Pryor wanders around the NBC Studio, encountering various eccentrics. Meanwhile, the Reverend James L. White, the Ugandan dictator Idi Amin Dada and others are taping their own segments.

Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Richard Pryor, Maya Angelou, Shirley Hemphill, LaWanda Page

Votes: 86

6. Van Dyke and Company (1976– )

60 min | Comedy

Short-lived show starring Dick Van Dyke and assorted guests. The show also featured a recurring segment about the dumbest family in the world.

Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Andy Kaufman, Bob Einstein, The L.A. Mime Company

Votes: 54

7. Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969–1976)
Episode: The Highest Mountain (1976)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama

Dr. Kiley finds himself work long hours with Dr. Welby away then he has a major argument with wife Janet. He subsequently suffers a stroke and he fights to fully recover from his disabilities.

Director: Russ Mayberry | Stars: Robert Young, James Brolin, Elena Verdugo, Pamela Hensley

Votes: 12

8. Van Dyke and Company (1976– )
Episode: Episode #1.1 (1976)

60 min | Comedy

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Director: Art Fisher | Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore, Carl Reiner, Gabe Kaplan

9. Lola! (1975– )

60 min | Music

By the late 1970s, Lola Falana was considered the "Queen of Las Vegas". She played to sold-out crowds at The Sands, The Riviera, and the MGM Grand hotels.

Stars: Lola Falana, Marilyn Sokol, Willie Tyler, Peter Cullen

Votes: 17

10. Van Dyke and Company (1975 TV Special)

60 min | Comedy, Family

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Director: Art Fisher | Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore, Carl Reiner, Ike Turner

Votes: 30

11. Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969–1976)
Episode: Dark Corridors (1975)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama

A young teenage violinist appears to have a disease that only occurs in adolescents and Welby feels that he may be misdiagnosing because he is in shock over the death of an old friend earlier in the day.

Director: Richard Milton | Stars: Robert Young, James Brolin, Elena Verdugo, Joanne Dru

12. Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969–1976)
Episode: The Covenant (1975)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama

Welby faces a lawsuit when he gives a woman a blood transfusion in order to save her life even though he knows the procedure is against her religious beliefs.

Director: Walter Doniger | Stars: Robert Young, James Brolin, Elena Verdugo, Pamela Hensley

Votes: 13

13. Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969–1976)
Episode: The Strange Behavior of Paul Kelland (1975)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama

A structural engineer develops severe mood swings and alternating periods of insomnia and drowsiness causing deep concern for his wife as well as Welby and Kiley.

Director: Randal Kleiser | Stars: Robert Young, James Brolin, Elena Verdugo, Pamela Hensley

Votes: 12

14. Lola! (1975– )
Episode: Episode #1.1 (1975)

60 min | Music

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Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Lola Falana, Muhammad Ali, Peter Cullen, The H.B. Barnum Orchestra

Votes: 5

15. 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: 6,226

16. Kolchak: The Night Stalker (1974–1975)
Episode: Bad Medicine (1974)

TV-PG | 52 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

A creature which takes animal forms and uses its hypnotic eyes to incapacitate and kill wealthy matrons is stalking Chicago.

Director: Alexander Grasshoff | Stars: Darren McGavin, Simon Oakland, Ramon Bieri, Richard Kiel

Votes: 498

17. Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969–1976)
Episode: The Latch-Key Child (1974)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama

When Dr. Kiley gives a ride to waitress Julie he learns her living situation is less then ideal. To earn a living she leaves 9 year old Casey in charge of Josh, who is 6. Josh also has seizures and Kiley tries to help.

Stars: Robert Young, James Brolin, Elena Verdugo, Brett Hadley

18. Police Story (1973–1980)
Episode: The Hunters (1974)

90 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Detectives Calabrese and Jameson become emotionally involved in a robbery/homicide/rape crime spree when a friend becomes a victim. Originally aired on Oct 23, 1973. This title was changed from "The Hunters" to "Big John Morrison".

Director: Richard Benedict | Stars: Tony Lo Bianco, Don Meredith, Jackie Cooper, Dane Clark

Votes: 27

19. Police Story (1973–1980)

120 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Detective Cheng is commissioned by Interpol to destroy the "Empire of Chaiba", a worldwide criminal organization based in Southeast Asia, he initiates an undercover operation to infiltrate the organization.

Stars: Scott Brady, Mel Scott, Don Meredith, Joe Santos

Votes: 1,182

20. My Darling Daughters' Anniversary (1973 TV Movie)

74 min | Comedy, Drama

In this sequel, the daughters' anniversary present is the news that their widowed father is about to get remarried.

Director: Joseph Pevney | Stars: Robert Young, Ruth Hussey, Raymond Massey, Darleen Carr

Votes: 36

21. Bridget Loves Bernie (1972–1973)

30 min | Comedy

The daily struggles of two newlyweds: rich Catholic Bridget and Jewish cabbie Bernie.

Stars: David Birney, Meredith Baxter, Harold J. Stone, Bibi Osterwald

Votes: 239

22. Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969–1976)
Episode: A Fragile Possession (1972)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama

A model faces pressure to have an abortion.

Director: Harry Falk | Stars: Robert Young, James Brolin, Elena Verdugo, Beverly Garland

Votes: 15

23. Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969–1976)
Episode: All the Pretty People (1972)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama

Kiley's friend, a well-known tennis player faces a career change.

Director: Bruce Kessler | Stars: Robert Young, James Brolin, Elena Verdugo, Nico Minardos

Votes: 12

24. Bridget Loves Bernie (1972–1973)
Episode: Bernie's Last Stand (1972)

30 min | Comedy

Bridget and Bernie move into an upscale apartment- a gift from the Fitzgeralds- but encounter discrimination.

Director: Richard Kinon | Stars: David Birney, Meredith Baxter, Harold J. Stone, Bibi Osterwald

Votes: 11

25. The Smith Family (1971–1972)

30 min | Drama, Family

Detective Chad Smith shares his life as a policeman, and as a family man with his wife and three children.

Stars: Henry Fonda, Janet Blair, Ron Howard, Darleen Carr

Votes: 169

26. My Three Sons (1960–1972)
Episode: Fergus for Sale (1971)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Charley (William Demarest) is tired of having Fergus living in the Douglas house, causing a disruption to everyone's schedule. Since Fergus is looking for a wife, Charley places an ad in the local newspaper, seeking a wife for Fergus.

Director: Earl Bellamy | Stars: Fred MacMurray, William Demarest, Don Grady, Stanley Livingston

Votes: 76

27. The Smith Family (1971–1972)
Episode: Stakeout (1971)

30 min | Drama, Family

Chad is assigned to a "lovers lane" mugging stakeout with a young female detective. Bob sees his father with her and assumes the worst.

Director: Herschel Daugherty | Stars: Henry Fonda, Janet Blair, Ron Howard, Michael-James Wixted

28. Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969–1976)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama

Dr. Marcus Welby, a general practitioner, and Steven Kiley, Welby's young assistant. The two try to treat people as individuals in an age of specialized medicine and indifferent physicians.

Stars: Robert Young, James Brolin, Elena Verdugo, Pamela Hensley

Votes: 1,789

29. My Three Sons (1960–1972)
Episode: Casanova O'Casey (1968)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

When Uncle Charley goes to pick up his date, Sally, he finds that not only has he been stood up, but Sally has run off to Las Vegas to get married. So Charley is in the dumps until a group ... See full summary »

Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: Fred MacMurray, William Demarest, Don Grady, Stanley Livingston

Votes: 53

30. Don't Knock the Twist (1962)

Approved | 86 min | Musical

Many twist-dancers meet to prepare for the TV variety show "The Twist." While the special is still in the production stages, jealousies lead to problems--and a whole lot of dancing.

Director: Oscar Rudolph | Stars: Chubby Checker, Gene Chandler, Vic Dana, Linda Scott

Votes: 295

31. My Three Sons (1960–1972)
Episode: What's Cooking? (1962)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Chip's school holds a cooking contest with the kids submitting their mother's favorite recipe. Chip is upset because he does not have a mother. He dad comes through by submitting his favorite recipe.

Director: Gene Reynolds | Stars: Fred MacMurray, William Frawley, Tim Considine, Don Grady

Votes: 44

32. My Three Sons (1960–1972)
Episode: A Holiday for Tramp (1962)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Steve returns from a business trip by train, and the rest of the family go to the station to meet him. As they prepare to go home, they realize Tramp is no longer with them.

Director: Richard Whorf | Stars: Fred MacMurray, William Frawley, Tim Considine, Don Grady

Votes: 68

33. My Three Sons (1960–1972)
Episode: Chip's Party (1962)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Chip's (Stanley Livingston) having a party for his tenth birthday. When news gets out that Steve (Fred MacMurray) has caught the measles, the parents do not want their children going to the party.

Director: Richard Whorf | Stars: Fred MacMurray, William Frawley, Tim Considine, Don Grady

Votes: 47

34. The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come (1961)

108 min | Drama, History, Romance

An orphan fights for the north in the Civil War, then returns to his girlfriend in Kentucky.

Director: Andrew V. McLaglen | Stars: Jimmie Rodgers, Luana Patten, Chill Wills, Linda Hutchings

Votes: 121

35. My Three Sons (1960–1972)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Widower Steve Douglas raises three sons with the help of his father-in-law, and is later aided by the boys' great-uncle. An adopted son, a stepdaughter, wives, and another generation of sons join the loving family in later seasons.

Stars: Fred MacMurray, Stanley Livingston, Don Grady, Barry Livingston

Votes: 4,474

36. My Three Sons (1960–1972)
Episode: The Little Ragpicker (1960)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Chip collects items for the school's annual rag drive. One neighbor notices all the strange happenings at the Douglas home. Bub appears drunk, Robbie carries a dummy in the house, and Chip talks to the dummy and drops it out the window.

Director: Peter Tewksbury | Stars: Fred MacMurray, William Frawley, Tim Considine, Don Grady

Votes: 107

37. George Jessel Show (1958–1959)

85 min | Talk-Show

George Jessel hosted this interview/variety program Tuesdays and Thursdays from September 9, 1958 to January 22, 1959. The show changed its format to once a week, airing Saturdays at 9:00pm... See full summary »

Stars: George Jessel, Danny Thomas, Rosa Linda, Jean Wallace

38. George Jessel Show (1958–1959)
Episode: Episode #1.33 (1958)

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Stars: Lynn Castile, Lois January, George Jessel, Mel Tormé

39. Father Knows Best (1954–1960)
Episode: Kathy, the Indian Giver (1956)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Kathy trades her baby doll for a neighborhood friend's baby sibling.

Director: William D. Russell | Stars: Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray

Votes: 40

40. Father Knows Best (1954–1960)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

The popular radio show comes to life in this hit sitcom about a wise family man, Jim Anderson, his common-sense wife Margaret and their children Betty, Bud and Kathy.

Stars: Robert Young, Lauren Chapin, Jane Wyatt, Billy Gray

Votes: 2,638

41. The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)

TV-G | 120 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

A Disney-produced anthology covering many different genres.

Stars: Walt Disney, Paul Frees, Clarence Nash, Slim Pickens

Votes: 2,289

42. The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode: Gracie and George Have a Mystery Anniversary (1954)

Comedy

Gracie throws an extravagant 9th "Hmm-Hmm" anniversary party, having forgotten the event that she's celebrating. A cook and butler hired for the occasion are bemused by Gracie's eccentricities.

Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet

Votes: 29

43. 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: 1,534

44. Breakfast in Hollywood (1946)

Passed | 90 min | Comedy, Music, Musical

Based on a current (1946) radio series with a live audience. It is the story of some of the people who attend the show. Nat King Cole sings.

Director: Harold D. Schuster | Stars: Tom Breneman, Bonita Granville, Beulah Bondi, Edward Ryan

Votes: 329

45. Three Cheers for the Girls (1943)

Approved | 16 min | Short, Music

This film showcases six production numbers from various Warner Brothers musicals.

Director: Jean Negulesco | Stars: Lynn Baggett, Lois January, Dolores Moran, Flower Parry

Votes: 157

46. The Wizard of Oz (1939)

PG | 102 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy

Young Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto are swept away by a tornado from their Kansas farm to the magical Land of Oz, and embark on a quest with three new friends to see the Wizard, who can return her to her home and fulfill the others' wishes.

Directors: Victor Fleming, King Vidor | Stars: Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr

Votes: 428,255 | Gross: $2.08M

47. Woman Chases Man (1937)

Passed | 71 min | Comedy, Romance

Former millionaire B.J. Nolan is useless with money, having lost most of his fortune on crazy schemes. His son, Kenneth, has the opposite problem thanks to good sense and a large ... See full summary »

Director: John G. Blystone | Stars: Miriam Hopkins, Joel McCrea, Charles Winninger, Erik Rhodes

Votes: 479

48. The Singing Marine (1937)

Passed | 105 min | Comedy, Music, Mystery

Bob Brent (Dick Powell) recruit from Arkansas is a marine who is shy, reserved and modest. Despite these handicaps, he is a big help to his corps buddies. On moonlit nights and sun-kissed ... See full summary »

Director: Ray Enright | Stars: Dick Powell, Doris Weston, Lee Dixon, Hugh Herbert

Votes: 300

49. The Trusted Outlaw (1937)

Approved | 57 min | Drama, Western

Dan Ward, reformed and last member of an outlaw family, meets Molly Clark in a rocky draw near town. Ted Wells, a henchman for Dan's enemy Jim Swain, attempts to shoot Dan but is outdrawn ... See full summary »

Director: Robert N. Bradbury | Stars: Bob Steele, Lois January, Joan Barclay, Earl Dwire

Votes: 82

50. Moonlight on the Range (1937)

Approved | 59 min | Western

When Killer Dane kills Jeff's friend, Jeff goes after him. Jeff and Dane are look-alike half brothers and this leads Dane to make a raid dressed like Jeff. This gets Jeff arrested but ... See full summary »

Director: Sam Newfield | Stars: Fred Scott, Al St. John, Lois January, Dick Curtis

Votes: 25