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1. Motown 60: A Grammy Celebration (2019 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 88 min | Music
Paying tribute to the iconic sound of the historic American record label Motown Records; Cedric the Entertainer and Smokey Robinson host.
Director: Leon Knoles | Stars: Jennifer Lopez, Whoopi Goldberg, Cedric The Entertainer, Tori Kelly
Votes: 38
2. The Temptations (1998)
TV-PG | 88 min | Biography, Drama, Music
Biography of the singers who formed the hit Motown musical act, The Temptations.
Stars: Charles Malik Whitfield, D.B. Woodside, Terron Brooks, Christian Payton
Votes: 5,281
3.
The Temptations (1998)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(1998)
TV-PG | 87 min | Biography, Drama, Music
David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, Melvin Franklin, Paul Williams and Otis Williams are five former street corner singers who managed to become Motown legends. With a sound that's doo-wop, pop ... See full summary »
Director: Allan Arkush | Stars: Charles Malik Whitfield, D.B. Woodside, Terron Brooks, Christian Payton
Votes: 96
4.
The Temptations (1998)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(1998)
TV-PG | 87 min | Biography, Drama, Music
David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, Melvin Franklin, Paul Williams and Otis Williams are five former street corner singers who managed to become Motown legends. With a sound that's doo-wop, pop ... See full summary »
Director: Allan Arkush | Stars: Charles Malik Whitfield, D.B. Woodside, Terron Brooks, Christian Payton
Votes: 97
5. The 20th Annual American Music Awards (1993 TV Special)
TV-PG | 180 min | Family
The "20th Annual American Music Awards" is a music awards ceremony co-hosted by Gloria Estefan, Bobby Brown and Wynonna Judd that honored the most popular artists and albums released in ... See full summary »
Director: Jeff Margolis | Stars: Gloria Estefan, Bobby Brown, Wynonna Judd, Alabama
6. Grammy Legends (1990 TV Special)
120 min | Music
Director: Walter C. Miller | Stars: Johnny Cash, Aretha Franklin, Billy Joel, Quincy Jones
Votes: 12
7.
Soul Train (1971–2006)
Episode:
David Ruffin and Eddie Kenricks/Dana Dane/Morris Day
(1988)
TV-14 | Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Don Cornelius, Dana Dane, Morris Day, Eddie Kendricks
8. Hall & Oates: Live at the Apollo (1987 Video)
120 min | Music
Daryl Hall & John Oates perform their "bule-eyed soul" at the grand re-opening of Harlem's Apollo Theater, joined by two original members of the Temptations - David Ruffin and Eddie Kendrick.
Directors: John Jopson, John Oates | Stars: Daryl Hall, Eddie Kendricks, John Oates, David Ruffin
Votes: 24
9. Dancin' in the Street (1987 Video)
90 min | Documentary
Stars: Eddie Kendricks, Martha Reeves, David Ruffin, Mary Wells
Votes: 18
10. Live Aid (1985 TV Special)
960 min | Documentary, Music
The broadcast of the biggest benefit concert in history, organized by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for Ethiopian famine relief.
Directors: Vincent Scarza, Kenneth Shapiro | Stars: Bob Geldof, Bryan Adams, Stuart Adamson, Mo Amin
Votes: 2,323
11. Artists United Against Apartheid: Sun City (1985 Music Video)
TV-PG | 8 min | Music
A music video for the 1985 protest song "Sun City" by a group of music recording artists collectively known as Artists United Against Apartheid. The song is a protest of South Africa's practice of apartheid.
Directors: Lol Creme, Jonathan Demme, Kevin Godley | Stars: Via Afrika, Tina B., Afrika Bambaataa, Ray Barretto
Votes: 44
12. Sun City: Artists United Against Apartheid (1985 Video)
51 min | Documentary, Music
A protest organization of rock musicians musically declare their boycott of a major South African resort and the making of that video is discussed.
Director: Steve Lawrence | Stars: Via Afrika, Iqbal Akhund, Tina B., Afrika Bambaataa
Votes: 55
13. 1985 MTV Video Music Awards (1985 TV Special)
Music
2nd Annual awards ceremony honoring achievement in music video
Stars: Bryan Adams, Joan Baez, Pat Benatar, Nina Blackwood
Votes: 54
14. Hall & Oates: The Way You Do the Things You Do/My Girl (1985 Music Video)
7 min | Music
Stars: Hall & Oates, Daryl Hall, Eddie Kendricks, John Oates
15. Rick James & The Temptations: Standing on the Top (1982 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Director: Nancy Leiviska | Stars: Dennis Edwards, Rick James, Eddie Kendricks, Glenn Leonard
16.
Soul Train (1971–2006)
Episode:
David Ruffin/Heatwave
(1979)
TV-14 | Music, Talk-Show
Director: J.D. Lobue | Stars: Don Cornelius, David Ruffin, Heatwave, Diana Puskas
17.
American Bandstand (1952–1989)
Episode:
Episode #19.10
(1975)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
ABBA perform "S.O.S." and "I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do." David Ruffin, formerly of The Temptations, sings "Walk Away from Love." Dick Clark talks with comedian Frank Gorshin.
Stars: ABBA, Dick Clark, Frank Gorshin, David Ruffin
18.
Soul Train (1971–2006)
Episode:
Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan/David Ruffin
(1975)
TV-14 | Music, Talk-Show
Director: J.D. Lobue | Stars: Don Cornelius, Joe Cobb, Carole Creekmore, Chaka Khan
19.
Soul Train (1971–2006)
Episode:
David Ruffin/Shirley Brown/9th Creation
(1975)
TV-14 | Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Don Cornelius, 9th Creation, Shirley Brown, Carole Creekmore
20.
Soul Train (1971–2006)
Episode:
The O'Jays/David Ruffin/Sylvia Robinson
(1973)
TV-14 | Music, Talk-Show
The O'Jays perform Backstabbers", "Love Train" and "Sunshine". David Ruffin performs "Blood Donors Needed" and "Common Man". Sylvia Robinson performed "Pillow Talk."
Director: B.J. Jackson | Stars: Don Cornelius, Carole Creekmore, Pat Davis, Eddie Levert
Votes: 7
21. Soul Train (1971–2006)
TV-14 | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Created by music impresario Don Cornelius, Soul Train is an African-American focused music-dance television program that aired 35 years, primarily featuring performances by R&B, soul, funk, pop, and hip hop artists.
Stars: Don Cornelius, Diana Puskas, Queen Turner, Carole Creekmore
Votes: 682
22.
Della (1969– )
Episode:
Episode #1.167
(1970)
Talk-Show
Stars: Della Reese, The Carlssons, Jerry Kramer, David Ruffin
23.
American Bandstand (1952–1989)
Episode:
Episode #13.24
(1970)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
David Ruffin, former lead vocalist with the Temptations, sings "Feelin' Alright" and "I'm So Glad I Fell for You." The rock band Sweetwater performs "For Pete's Sake" and "Without Me."
Stars: Dick Clark, David Ruffin, Sweetwater
24. Black Woodstock (1969)
Documentary, Music
The Harlem Cultural Festival, also known as "Black Woodstock", was a series of music concerts held in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City during the summer of 1969 to celebrate African ... See full summary »
Director: Hal Tulchin | Stars: The 5th Dimension, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Jesse Jackson, Mahalia Jackson
Votes: 42
26.
The Dennis Wholey Show (1968–1970)
Episode:
Episode #1.30
(1969)
Talk-Show
Stars: Dennis Wholey, Morey Amsterdam, Dody Goodman, Bob Greene
27.
The Mike Douglas Show (1961–1982)
Episode:
Episode #8.161
(1969)
Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Mike Douglas, Marty Allen, Isaac Asimov, Peter Lawford
28. The Dennis Wholey Show (1968–1970)
90 min | Talk-Show
Stars: Dennis Wholey, James Darren, Rip Taylor, Brenda Lee
29.
Laugh-In (1967–1973)
Episode:
Larry Storch, Connie Stevens, Nancy Ames, Buddy Hackett, Jerry Lewis, Leonard Nimoy, Ed Platt, Dinah Shore, The Temptations
(1968)
TV-PG | 52 min | Comedy, Music
Mod, Mod World looks at vacations.
Director: Gordon Wiles | Stars: Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Larry Storch, The Temptations
Votes: 50
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: 3,666
31. The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (1967–1993)
60 min | Comedy
The Smothers Brothers host a comedy variety show that became notorious for its topical satirical humor.
Stars: Tom Smothers, Dick Smothers, Pat Paulsen, Peter Cullen
Votes: 1,637
32.
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (1967–1993)
Episode:
Episode #2.14
(1967)
Comedy
In a reversal guest Tallulah Bankhead is the captain in a Mata Hari skit with Tom the notorious spy. There is also a musical tribute to guns. The Temptations sing "Swanee." Tom and Tallulah duet "My Funny Valentine."
Stars: Tom Smothers, Dick Smothers, Pat Paulsen, Tallulah Bankhead
Votes: 14
33.
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
Episode:
Robert Goulet, Tessie O'Shea, The Temptations, The Pickle Brothers, The Jovers
(1967)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Ed Sullivan, Melvin Franklin, Robert Goulet, The Jovers
34.
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
Episode:
The Supremes, The Temptations, Flip Wilson, The Kessler Twins, Fernando Pasqualone, Lewis & Christy, Ivan & Asto
(1967)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Ed Sullivan, Cindy Birdsong, Melvin Franklin, William E. Galbraith
35.
The Lloyd Thaxton Show (1961–1968)
Episode:
Episode dated 17 February 1966
(1966)
Music
Stars: Melvin Franklin, Eddie Kendricks, David Ruffin, Otis Williams
36. It's What's Happening, Baby! (1965 TV Special)
90 min | Music
Music special dedicated to the working needs & interests of out-of-school teenagers pointing out the opportunities and services available through various government agencies.
Director: Barry Shear | Stars: Murray the 'K', Rosalind Ashford, Florence Ballard, Estelle Bennett
Votes: 33
37.
Ready, Steady, Go! (1963–1966)
Episode:
The Sound of Motown
(1965)
Music
Director: Rollo Gamble | Stars: Dusty Springfield, Rosalind Ashford, Florence Ballard, Georgina Burgess
Votes: 15
38.
Ready, Steady, Go! (1963–1966)
Episode:
Episode #2.28
(1965)
Music
Guests include Stevie Wonder ("Hey Harmonica Man"), Gerry and The Pacemakers ("My Babe"), The T-Bones ("Won't You Give Him (One More Chance)," "Everybody Needs Somebody To Love"), and Little Frankie ("The Kind Of Boy You Can't Forget").
Stars: Les Chadwick, Donovan, Melvin Franklin, Gary Farr and The T. Bones
39. Ready, Steady, Go! (1963–1966)
50 min | Music
London based British Rock/Pop tv show broadcast every Friday night during its run until 23/12/1966. Presented by Keith Fordyce & Cathy McGowan. Featuring many performances by The Beatles,Rolling Stones & The Who amongst other 60's greats.
Stars: Sandy Sarjeant, Cathy McGowan, Mick Jagger, Dusty Springfield
Votes: 79
40. The Mike Douglas Show (1961–1982)
Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Mike Douglas, aided by a different celebrity co-host every week, interviews a variety of figures from the world of entertainment.
Stars: Mike Douglas, Ellie Frankel, Ellie Frankel Sextet, Stan Kann
Votes: 579
41. The Lloyd Thaxton Show (1961–1968)
60 min | Music
Teen dance show hosted by DJ Lloyd Thaxton. Show was 1hr long and featured various rock groups.
Stars: Lloyd Thaxton, Rory O'Connor, April Stevens, Nino Tempo
Votes: 23
42. American Bandstand (1952–1989)
TV-G | 90 min | Music, Talk-Show
Dick Clark hosts a daily to weekly dance show that features the latest hit music for the attending teens to dance to. In addition, the show has performances by popular musicians and audience members rate songs.
Stars: Dick Clark, Charlie O'Donnell, Peaches Johnson, Stan Rodarte
Votes: 397
43. 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