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1. Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music (1984 TV Movie)
Music
Director: Paddy Sampson | Star: Lena Horne
Votes: 7
2.
Flip (1970–1974)
Episode:
Episode #1.24
(1971)
TV-G | 23 min | Comedy, Music
Flip sings, then does a Q & A with the audience. Flip and George are hip radio personalities in a sketch. Flip, as Reverend Leroy, visits a nightclub run by Lena Horne engaging in friendly banter.
Director: Tim Kiley | Stars: Flip Wilson, George Carlin, Lena Horne
Votes: 8
3.
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
Episode:
Elvis Presley, Carol Burnett, Lena Horne, Jackie Robinson, Sugar Ray Robinson, Don Budge, Will Jordan, Arthur Worsley
(1957)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Highlights include Presley singing in three spots, famously in tight shot from the waist up, Carol Burnett shows different types of actresses auditioning, Will Jordon imagines what Ed was ... See full summary »
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Ed Sullivan, Bory and Bor, Don Budge, Carol Burnett
Votes: 23
4. Then I'll Be Free to Travel Home (2001 Video)
86 min | Documentary
Documentary in two parts. Part I (86 min.), tells how Africans established the African Burial Ground, in New York, and focus on their historical contributions. The second part (56 min.), ... See full summary »
Director: Eric V. Tait Jr. | Star: Lena Horne
Votes: 14
5. The Judy Garland Show (1963–1964)
60 min | Comedy, Music
The star performs with guests.
Stars: Judy Garland, Jerry Van Dyke, Bradford Craig, Mel Tormé
Votes: 462
6. The Frank Sinatra Timex Show: To the Ladies (1960 TV Special)
60 min | Music
Frank Sinatra Timex special, featuring music and special guests, including Eleanor Roosevelt.
Director: Richard Dunlap | Stars: Frank Sinatra, Lena Horne, Mary Costa, Juliet Prowse
Votes: 10
7. Your Show of Shows (1950–1954)
90 min | Comedy
Best remembered by its posterior title, Your Show of Shows, this live variety show included comedy sketches with TV pioneers Sid Caesar and Imogene Coca.
Stars: Sid Caesar, Imogene Coca, Felisa Vanoff, Carl Reiner
Votes: 368
8. Like It Is (1968–2012)
Talk-Show
Charles Hobson the original creative force behind the long-running "Like It Is," a morning current affairs program hosted by Gil Noble. Actor Robert Hooks was the original host and Noble ... See full summary »
Stars: Gil Noble, Ralph Abernathy, Muhammad Ali, Amiri Baraka
Votes: 11
9. Wolf Trap Presents Victor Borge: An 80th Birthday Celebration (1990 TV Special)
80 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
The world-famous Danish American comedian, conductor and pianist Victor Borge (1909-2000) celebrates his 80th birthday on June 8, 1989 at the Wolf Trap Farm Park, America's National Park ... See full summary »
Director: Stanley Dorfman | Stars: Victor Borge, Cindy Adams, Joey Adams, Martin Bookspan
Votes: 20
10.
The Judy Garland Show (1963–1964)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(1963)
Comedy, Music
Guests: Lena Horne, Terry-Thomas.
Director: Bill Hobin | Stars: Judy Garland, Lena Horne, Terry-Thomas
Votes: 23
11. 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: 4,247
12. 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: 1,770
13. The Steve Allen Plymouth Show (1956–1960)
60 min | Comedy
The Steve Allen Show was an American variety show hosted by Steve Allen.
Stars: Steve Allen, Gene Rayburn, Louis Nye, Skitch Henderson
Votes: 258
14.
Sesame Street (1969– )
Episode:
Shoveling snow on Sesame Street
(1973)
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Luis tells Krystal he's going on a coffee break, and asks her to answer the phone in Spanish. Luis greets Sam the Robot and Mr. Macintosh.
Director: Jon Stone | Stars: Northern Calloway, Joey Calvan, Emilio Delgado, Jim Henson
Votes: 32
15. The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Kermit the Frog and his fellow Muppets put on a vaudeville show at their theatre, bringing in a famous celebrity to help out for each episode.
Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz
Votes: 26,265
16. Reading Rainbow (1983–2006)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
Levar Burton introduces young viewers to illustrated readings of children's literature and explores their related subjects.
Stars: LeVar Burton, Jennifer Betit Yen, Arnold Stang, Fred Newman
Votes: 5,156
17. The Jack Paar Program (1962–1965)
60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
This was a variety show, hosted by Jack Paar, that had live and filmed interviews with famous people; comedy and musical acts; and home movies of trips Paar took with his wife Miriam and his teenage daughter Randy.
Stars: Jack Paar, Jose Melis, Jim G. Lucas, Jonathan Winters
Votes: 232
18. That's Entertainment III: Behind the Screen (1994 Video)
60 min | Documentary, Music, Musical
Featurette featuring nine MGM stars of the golden age talking about their experiences at the studio.
Director: David Engel | Stars: Granville Van Dusen, Gene Kelly, June Allyson, Cyd Charisse
Votes: 64
19. American Masters (1985– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Documentary series focusing on great American artists and personalities.
Stars: Martin Scorsese, Peter Bogdanovich, Tony Bennett, Dick Cavett
Votes: 1,176
20. Sinatra Duets (1994 TV Special)
Music
The making of Frank Sinatra`s Duets album.
Stars: Frank Sinatra, Charles Aznavour, Anita Baker, Tony Bennett
Votes: 26
21.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
Lena Horne: In Her Own Voice
(1996)
TV-14 | 55 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Even in her eighties, the legendary Lena Horne has a quality of timelessness about her. Elegant and wise, she personifies both the glamour of Hollywood and the reality of a lifetime spent battling racial and social injustice.
Director: Susan Lacy | Stars: Gail Lumet Buckley, Ossie Davis, Luther Henderson, Lena Horne
Votes: 110
22.
AFI Life Achievement Award (1973– )
Episode:
AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Elizabeth Taylor
(1993)
Documentary
Elizabeth Taylor becomes the twenty-first recipient of The American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award hosted by Carol Burnett and featuring appearances by Michael Caine, Angela ... See full summary »
Director: Allan Kartun | Stars: Elizabeth Taylor, Kathy Bates, Carole Bayer Sager, Carol Burnett
Votes: 208
23.
What's My Line? (1950–1967)
Episode:
Lena Horne
(1953)
Family, Game-Show
this particular show is about how the usual panel tried to find out the profession of a lady judge, a mud bath professional and a chicken pluckerer
Director: Franklin Heller | Stars: Dorothy Kilgallen, Steve Allen, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf
Votes: 36
24.
What's My Line? (1950–1967)
Episode:
Lena Horne (2)
(1958)
Family, Game-Show
This one was easy for the panel, they found out about a trio of judges, a manufacturer of bath tubs and the personality, Lena Horne and finally they couldn't guess the job of a beautiful horse trainer.
Director: Franklin Heller | Stars: Arlene Francis, Ralph Bellamy, Dorothy Kilgallen, Bennett Cerf
Votes: 35
25. Sesame Street (1969– )
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
On a special inner city street, the inhabitants, human and muppet, teach preschool subjects with comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.
Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Caroll Spinney, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 15,404
26. The Dean Martin Show (1965–1974)
TV-PG | Comedy, Music
Dean Martin hosts, with several celebrities as guests. There are musical acts and comedy sketches that break down comedy, racial, and sexual barriers all at the same time.
Stars: Dean Martin, The Dingaling Sisters, Ken Lane, Lou Jacobi
Votes: 1,432
27. The Hollywood Palace (1964–1970)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Various guest hosts present a musical variety show.
Stars: Bing Crosby, Dick Tufeld, Mitchell Ayres Orchestra, Mitchell Ayres
Votes: 321
28. The Twentieth Century (1957–1968)
30 min | Documentary, History
A long-running documentary series concerning the news and cultural events which shaped the 20th century. It also offered interpretations of the meaning of certain events, and placed wars ... See full summary »
Stars: Walter Cronkite, Daniel Schorr, Winston Burdett, Peter Kalischer
Votes: 86
29. Brown Sugar (1986– )
Documentary
Stars: Billy Dee Williams, Louise Beavers, Bricktop, Joyce Bryant
Votes: 23
30. The Milton Berle Spectacular (1962 TV Movie)
60 min | Comedy
Berle tries a comeback with this special, with highlights showing him competing with Jack trying to demonstrate the right approach Laurence Harvey should take in comedy, and a musical skit ... See full summary »
Director: Barry Shear | Stars: Milton Berle, Jack Benny, Kirk Douglas, Laurence Harvey
Votes: 11
31. At This Very Moment (1962 TV Special)
60 min | Music
Burt Lancaster is host for this taped one-hour variety show saluting 25 years of progress in cancer control and inaugurating Cancer Control Month.
Director: Dick Schneider | Stars: Harry Belafonte, Richard Chamberlain, Bobby Darin, Jimmy Durante
Votes: 20
32. An Evening with Lena Horne (1994 TV Special)
Music
Director: Richie Namm | Stars: Lena Horne, Duke Ellington Orchestra
Votes: 10
33.
Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
Episode:
A Visit from Lena Horne
(1973)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Fast-thinking Fred fools Lena Horne into visiting the Sanford home after he spins her a sob story about little lame Lamont who looks upon Lena as a second mother.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, Lena Horne, John Amos
Votes: 170
34. 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: 3,668
35. The Bell Telephone Hour (1959–1968)
60 min | Music
The long-running television version of the long-running NBC radio series devoted to classical music as well as Broadway composers.
Stars: The Bell Telephone Orchestra, Mel Brandt, Donald Voorhees, The Buster Davis Singers
Votes: 49
36. That's Entertainment!: The Masters Behind the Musicals (2004 Video)
38 min | Documentary, Short, Musical
MGM studios brought together the finest musical directors, orchestrators, choreographers, directors and vocal coaches to create the world's greatest musicals.
Director: Peter Fitzgerald | Stars: June Allyson, Rudy Behlmer, Marge Champion, Cyd Charisse
Votes: 20
37.
Laugh-In (1967–1973)
Episode:
Guest Starring Connie Stevens
(1969)
TV-PG | 52 min | Comedy, Music
Vaudeville opening; Fickle Finger goes to Dallas, Texas; mistake of the week; Mod World of the FBI. Mel Brooks, Peter Falk, Hugh Hefner, Lena Horne, Rock Hudson, Peter Lawford, Bob Newhart, Connie Stevens, Tiny Tim.
Director: Gordon Wiles | Stars: Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Connie Stevens, Judy Carne
Votes: 39
38. Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The misadventures of a cantankerous junk dealer and his frustrated son.
Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, LaWanda Page, Don Bexley
Votes: 10,833
39. 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: 1,565
40. Great Performances (1971– )
TV-G | 180 min | Music, Musical
Filmed and televised versions of theater productions, such as plays, musicals, operas, ballets, and concerts from around the world.
Stars: Scott Yoo, Julie Andrews, Renée Fleming, Plácido Domingo
Votes: 903
41. The Tonight Show (1953–1957)
TV-PG | 105 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
The show originated as a local New York City late night program in June 1953 and went onto the network in September 1954. Throughout the summer of 1956, Steve Allen was the only host. When ... See full summary »
Stars: Skitch Henderson, Gene Rayburn, Steve Allen, Steve Lawrence
Votes: 226
42. The Engelbert Humperdinck Show (1969–1970)
60 min | Music
Engelbert hosts a show that was a mix of comical banter, silly sketches and an array of musical talent, current and past. Guests include old vaudevillians like Milton Berle and Jack Benny plus TV performers Shirley Jones and Ken Berry.
Stars: Engelbert Humperdinck, Jack Parnell, The Mike Sammes Singers, The Irving Davies Dancers
Votes: 42
43. The Dick Cavett Show (1975–1982)
30 min | Talk-Show
Host Dick Cavett chats with various celebrities. This particular series was "The Dick Cavett Show" on PBS Late Night and ran from October 1977-October 1982
Stars: Dick Cavett, Bobby Rosengarden, Phil Silvers, Neil Simon
Votes: 283
44. The Eamonn Andrews Show (1964–1969)
Talk-Show
A 45-minute late-night chat and music program from ABC hosted by the genial Irishman in which a collection of guests, some daring, some downright boring, had Eamonn's forehead in an even greater lather than usual.
Stars: Eamonn Andrews, Spike Milligan, Sandie Shaw, Peter Cook
Votes: 57
45.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
Paul Robeson: Here I Stand
(1999)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, History
Paul Robeson was an exceptional athlete, actor, singer, cultural scholar, author, and political activist. His talents made him a revered man of his time, yet his radical political beliefs all but erased him from popular history.
Director: St. Clair Bourne | Stars: Harry Belafonte, Tony Benn, Stephen Bourne, Ossie Davis
Votes: 214
46.
Laugh-In (1967–1973)
Episode:
Guest Starring Kate Smith, Vincent Price and Rich Little
(1968)
TV-PG | 52 min | Comedy, Music
Sketches include Alan & Kate's casanova runners, Dan & Dick look back at the '68 election, Kate presents Stranger than Truth, If they married jokes, The fat lady sings, Dan & Dick introduce... See full summary »
Director: Gordon Wiles | Stars: Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Kate Smith, Vincent Price
Votes: 60
47. 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: 535
48. Arena (1975– )
60 min | Documentary
Wide-ranging arts program.
Stars: Gavin Millar, Kenneth Tynan, John Walters, Jonathan Miller
Votes: 320
49. The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950–1955)
60 min | Comedy, Romance
This was a Colgate-sponsored comedy hour that featured many notable comedians and entertainers of the era as guest stars.
Stars: Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Al Goodman, Eddie Cantor
Votes: 591
50. Tomorrow Coast to Coast (1973–1981)
60 min | Talk-Show
The Tomorrow Show was an American late-night television talk show hosted by Tom Snyder.
Stars: Tom Snyder, Kelly Lange, Clare Boothe Luce, William C. Rader
Votes: 146