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1. Day at Night (1973– )
Stars: James Day, Jonathan Winters, Cab Calloway, Hermione Gingold
Votes: 11
2. Reflets de Cannes (1952– )
Documentary
The first show of the French television about movies; the only one dedicated to the Cannes Film Festival. Features interviews and backstage footage devoted to the event, the gala evenings, the competing films, and everyday life in Cannes.
Stars: François Chalais, Jean Cocteau, Marcel Achard, Michèle Morgan
Votes: 135
3. 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
4. Small World (1958–1960)
30 min | Talk-Show
Emmy nominated discussion series which presented a filmed, intercontinental conversation that linked moderator Edward R. Murrow in New York with three internationally known figures located ... See full summary »
Stars: Edward R. Murrow, Malcolm Muggeridge, Bertrand Russell, Norman Birkett
Votes: 17
5. 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
6. 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: 4,242
7. 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: 1,769
8. 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
9. The Steve Allen Show (1968–1971)
90 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stars: Steve Allen, Jayne Meadows, Pat Harrington Jr., Bob Einstein
Votes: 31
10. Hollywood and the Stars (1963– )
30 min | Documentary
Hollywood and the Stars was a 1963 NBC television documentary series.
Stars: Joseph Cotten, John Huston, Paul Newman, Sharon Tate
Votes: 198
11. 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: 944
12. 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
13. 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
14. Anatomy of a Murder (1959)
Not Rated | 161 min | Drama, Mystery
An upstate Michigan lawyer defends a soldier who claims he killed an innkeeper due to temporary insanity after the victim raped his wife. What is the truth, and will he win his case?
Director: Otto Preminger | Stars: James Stewart, Lee Remick, Ben Gazzara, Arthur O'Connell
Votes: 71,394 | Gross: $11.90M
15. 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: 3,663
16. Stalag 17 (1953)
Not Rated | 120 min | Comedy, Drama, War
After two Americans are killed while escaping from a German P.O.W. camp in World War II, the barracks black marketeer, J.J. Sefton, is suspected of being an informer.
Director: Billy Wilder | Stars: William Holden, Don Taylor, Otto Preminger, Robert Strauss
Votes: 58,831
17. Firing Line (1966–2020)
120 min | Talk-Show
A debate program hosted by conservative pundit William F. Buckley who verbally sparred with many notable figures of the 20th century.
Stars: William F. Buckley, Margaret Hoover, Michael Kinsley, Jeff Greenfield
Votes: 152
18. Gypsy (1965– )
30 min | Talk-Show
A morning television talk show hosted by Gypsy Rose Lee
Stars: Gypsy Rose Lee, June Havoc, Pat Carroll, Richard Deacon
Votes: 46
19. Laura (1944)
Passed | 88 min | Drama, Film-Noir, Mystery
A police detective falls in love with the woman whose murder he is investigating.
Directors: Otto Preminger, Rouben Mamoulian | Stars: Gene Tierney, Dana Andrews, Clifton Webb, Vincent Price
Votes: 51,501 | Gross: $4.36M
20. 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: 1,561
21. The Billy Rose Show (1950–1951)
30 min | Drama
A short-lived anthology series, sponsored by the Hudson Motor Car Company. The host was the theatrical showman and lyricist Billy Rose. The show was canceled due to a decline in the sales ... See full summary »
Stars: Billy Rose, Frank Albertson, Ludwig Donath, Walter Hampden
Votes: 33
22.
Laugh-In (1967–1973)
Episode:
Guest Starring Abbe Lane
(1968)
TV-PG | 53 min | Comedy, Music
Greer Garson, Abbe Lane, Greg Morris, Otto Preminger, and Michael Wayne. News from the jungle; news of the Past, Present, and Future from Vatican City; salute to machines; Dick visits the lie detector; Disneyland's Robot Theater.
Director: Gordon Wiles | Stars: Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Abbe Lane, Judy Carne
Votes: 44
23.
Producers' Showcase (1954–1957)
Episode:
Tonight at 8:30
(1954)
90 min | Drama, Musical, Comedy
3 short plays by Noel Coward: "Red Peppers," "Still Life," and "Shadow Play."
Director: Otto Preminger | Stars: Ginger Rogers, Estelle Winwood, Martyn Green, Dermot A. McNamara
Votes: 25
24. Advise & Consent (1962)
Not Rated | 139 min | Drama, Thriller
The polarizing search for a new Secretary of State has far-reaching consequences.
Director: Otto Preminger | Stars: Franchot Tone, Lew Ayres, Henry Fonda, Walter Pidgeon
Votes: 7,514
25. Arena (1975– )
60 min | Documentary
Wide-ranging arts program.
Stars: Gavin Millar, Kenneth Tynan, John Walters, Jonathan Miller
Votes: 320
26. To Tell the Truth (1956–1968)
TV-G | 30 min | Family, Game-Show
Classic game show in which a person of some notoriety and two impostors try to match wits with a panel of four celebrities. The object of the game is to try to fool the celebrities into voting for the two impostors.
Stars: Bud Collyer, Johnny Olson, Kitty Carlisle, Tom Poston
Votes: 534
27. 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
28.
Batman (1966–1968)
Episode:
Green Ice
(1966)
TV-G | 25 min | Action, Crime, Fantasy
Mr. Freeze is in town, and has begun a new cold wave of terror. He launches "Operation Hate Batman," framing the Caped Crusader as taking a bribe and dressing his own henchmen as Batman and... See full summary »
Director: George Waggner | Stars: Adam West, Burt Ward, Alan Napier, Neil Hamilton
Votes: 376
29.
The Mike Douglas Show (1961–1982)
Episode:
Episode #16.210
(1977)
Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Big Band music is featured as the cast & director of "New York, New York" appear to promote their film with host Mike Douglas, himself a former band singer with the Kay Kyser band.
Stars: Mike Douglas, Stan Kann, Taryn Power, Otto Preminger
Votes: 30
30.
Laugh-In (1967–1973)
Episode:
Guest Starring Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.
(1968)
TV-PG | 52 min | Comedy, Music
Sketches include Harem girls, Three wise men, Big Al's sports segment, Mr. and Mrs. Claus, Rock Hudson meets Gladys, Political Christmas carol, the sword in the stone, Alan and Arte's jail ... See full summary »
Director: Gordon Wiles | Stars: Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Judy Carne
Votes: 39
31. Where the Sidewalk Ends (1950)
Not Rated | 95 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
Det. Sgt. Mark Dixon wants to be something his old man wasn't: a guy on the right side of the law. Will Dixon's vicious nature get the better of him?
Director: Otto Preminger | Stars: Dana Andrews, Gene Tierney, Gary Merrill, Bert Freed
Votes: 9,971
32.
Laugh-In (1967–1973)
Episode:
Guest Starring Tiny Tim and Phyllis Diller
(1968)
TV-PG | 52 min | Comedy, Music
Sketches include Tiny Tim as D'Artagnan, Big Al's sports news, Tyrone F. Hornie visits Gladys, Phyllis introduces the news, Tiny Tim and cast perform musical theater, and a special look "... See full summary »
Director: Gordon Wiles | Stars: Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Tiny Tim, Phyllis Diller
Votes: 36
33.
Laugh-In (1967–1973)
Episode:
Guest Starring Robert Culp and France Nuyen
(1968)
TV-PG | 51 min | Comedy, Music
Sketches include Robert Culp and France Nuyen as Adam and Eve, Fickle finger of Fate points to the senate judiciary committee, Kirk delivers a passionate Sock It To Me, Quickies featuring ... See full summary »
Director: Gordon Wiles | Stars: Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Robert Culp, France Nuyen
Votes: 46
34. Batman (1966–1968)
TV-G | 25 min | Action, Crime, Fantasy
The Caped Crusader and his young ward battle evildoers in Gotham City.
Stars: Adam West, Burt Ward, Alan Napier, Neil Hamilton
Votes: 26,174
35. Talking Film (1978–1984)
Documentary series on the golden age of Hollywood including interviews with Lee Garmes, Robert Altman, Henry King, George Cukor, King Vidor, Henry Hathaway, Phillip Dunne, Nunnally Johnson and Frank Capra.
Stars: Elwy Yost, Roger Corman, John Milius, Henry King
Votes: 29
36.
Batman (1966–1968)
Episode:
Deep Freeze
(1966)
TV-G | 25 min | Action, Crime, Fantasy
The press continues to attack Batman and Robin, thanks to framing by Mr. Freeze. As public animosity mounts, the Dynamic Duo decide to hang up their capes for the time being. But when Mr. ... See full summary »
Director: George Waggner | Stars: Adam West, Burt Ward, Alan Napier, Neil Hamilton
Votes: 363
37.
Arena (1975– )
Episode:
Desert Island Discs
(1982)
Documentary
A 1982 film made to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Roy Plomley's classic radio programme.
Director: Anthony Wall | Stars: Roy Plomley, Arthur Askey, Trevor Brooking, John Kenneth Galbraith
Votes: 12
38. Suspense (1949–1954)
25 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
Live plays featuring people who were in dangerous and threatening situations.
Stars: Rex Marshall, Robert Emhardt, Robert H. Harris, John Baragrey
Votes: 358
39. Password (1961–1975)
TV-G | 30 min | Family, Game-Show
Two celebrity-contestant teams compete to guess words by giving one-word clues in this all-time classic game show.
Stars: Allen Ludden, Jack Clark, John Harlan, Lee Vines
Votes: 511
40. Apropos Film (1967–2002)
45 min | Documentary
Speaking of film was a movie show that was produced by ORF.
Stars: Dietmar Schönherr, Helmut Dimko, Peter Hajek, Peter Kubelka
Votes: 17
41. The Man with the Golden Arm (1955)
Passed | 119 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
A junkie must face his true self to kick his drug addiction.
Director: Otto Preminger | Stars: Frank Sinatra, Kim Novak, Eleanor Parker, Arnold Stang
Votes: 12,225
42. In Harm's Way (1965)
Approved | 165 min | Drama, Romance, War
A Naval officer, reprimanded after Pearl Harbor, is later promoted to Rear Admiral and gets a second chance to prove himself against the Japanese.
Director: Otto Preminger | Stars: John Wayne, Kirk Douglas, Patricia Neal, Tom Tryon
Votes: 10,330 | Gross: $4.20M
43. Bunny Lake Is Missing (1965)
Not Rated | 107 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
A woman reports that her young daughter is missing, but there seems to be no evidence that she ever existed.
Director: Otto Preminger | Stars: Keir Dullea, Carol Lynley, Laurence Olivier, Martita Hunt
Votes: 10,240
44. Producers' Showcase (1954–1957)
90 min | Drama, Musical, Comedy
This program aired once every fourth week, and was one of the most costly live shows of the 1950s. Many stars appeared on this show.
Stars: Cyril Ritchard, Claire Bloom, Mary Martin, David Wayne
Votes: 186
45. The David Frost Show (1969–1972)
90 min | Talk-Show
American show featuring the popular British talk show host.
Stars: David Frost, Gerri Granger, Tiny Tim, Dana Valery
Votes: 248
46. Hollywood on Trial (1976)
Not Rated | 105 min | Documentary
The documentary analyzes a dark period in Hollywood's history due to the Red Scare of the 1940's and 1950's, when actors, writers and directors were persecuted and investigated by the House... See full summary »
Director: David Helpern | Stars: Walter Bernstein, Alvah Bessie, Lester Cole, Howard Da Silva
Votes: 254
47. New York, New York (1967–1985)
45 min
Stars: Werner Baecker, Otto Preminger, Leontyne Price, Anna Moffo
Votes: 18
48. Ryan's Hope (1975–1989)
TV-14 | 30 min | Drama, Romance
The trials and tribulations of The Ryans, an Irish-American family in New York City.
Stars: Helen Gallagher, Bernard Barrow, Nancy Addison, Michael Levin
Votes: 558
49. Angel Face (1952)
Approved | 91 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
Ambulance driver Frank Jessup is ensnared in the schemes of the sensuous but dangerous Diane Tremayne.
Director: Otto Preminger | Stars: Robert Mitchum, Jean Simmons, Mona Freeman, Herbert Marshall
Votes: 9,034
50. The Joey Bishop Show (1967–1969)
90 min | Talk-Show
American talk show that had its first broadcast on ABC on April 17, 1967. It was hosted by Joey Bishop and featured Regis Philbin in his first ongoing role with national television exposure, as Bishop's sidekick/announcer.
Stars: Regis Philbin, Joey Bishop, Norm Crosby, Jan Murray
Votes: 222