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1. The Twilight Zone (1959–1964)
TV-PG | 51 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Ordinary people find themselves in extraordinarily astounding situations, which they each try to solve in a remarkable manner.
Stars: Rod Serling, Robert McCord, Jay Overholts, James Turley
Votes: 93,004
2.
Tales of Wells Fargo (1957–1962)
Episode:
The Wayfarers
(1962)
TV-14 | 60 min | Western
Hardie and a group of stage passengers are trapped in a way station and surrounded by bandits. But the passengers may be the bigger threat to Jim's survival.
Director: William Witney | Stars: Dale Robertson, Roxane Berard, Robert Bray, James Coburn
Votes: 30
3. Hollywood's Diamond Jubilee (1978 TV Special)
120 min | History, Music
Director: Robert Scheerer | Stars: Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Raquel Welch, Chevy Chase, Monty Hall
Votes: 119
4.
Whirlybirds (1957–1960)
Episode:
Mr. Jinx
(1959)
30 min | Adventure
After a prisoner escapes by hiding in the storage area of the Whirlybird's helicopter, P.T. and Chuck are accused of being in on the plot. Rather than land and be arrested, the two hunt for the fugitive themselves.
Director: R.G. Springsteen | Stars: Kenneth Tobey, Craig Hill, Nancy Hale, Ruta Lee
Votes: 11
5. Passion & Poetry: Peckinpah Anecdotes (2017)
28 min | Documentary, Short
Nine actors telling stories about working with legendary director Sam Peckinpah.
Director: Mike Siegel | Stars: R.G. Armstrong, Ernest Borgnine, James Coburn, Bo Hopkins
Votes: 6
6. Vengeance Unlimited (1998–1999)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama
The mysterious Mr. Chapel helps others to gain vengeance against criminals.
Stars: Michael Madsen, Kathleen York, Scott Patterson, Dayton Callie
Votes: 1,175
7. Hollywood Stuntmakers (1991– )
Stars: James Coburn, Christopher Reeve, Ray Harryhausen, Rick Baker
Votes: 18
8.
Bronco (1958–1962)
Episode:
Shadow of Jesse James
(1960)
60 min | Western
U.S. Deputy Marshal Bronco who knows Jesse James from the Civil War is given the task of finding him. Bronco tries to convince Cole Younger, a member of the infamous James gang, to turn over Jesse James, who is a heartless killer.
Director: Leslie Goodwins | Stars: Ty Hardin, Jeanne Cooper, James Coburn, Richard Coogan
Votes: 37
9. Horizon (I) (1964– )
50 min | Documentary
British documentary series that covers a variety of subjects in science and philosophy.
Stars: Paul Vaughan, Jack Fortune, Dilly Barlow, Colin Riach
Votes: 1,146
10.
Bracken's World (1969–1970)
Episode:
Fallen, Fallen Is Babylon
(1970)
60 min | Drama
Starlet Rachel Holt (Jensen) is kidnapped and held captive in a hidden place on the studio lot by an obsessed fan (Thomas).
Director: Allen Reisner | Stars: Dennis Cole, Elizabeth Allen, Peter Haskell, Linda Harrison
Votes: 8
11.
Bronco (1958–1962)
Episode:
Payroll of the Dead
(1959)
60 min | Western
A stranded and isolated Bronco is hired by an army officer who rescues Bronco to take him to Sitting Bull's camp, where he has a request to make of the Indian leader. He is under orders to recover a payroll stolen by the Sioux in a raid.
Director: Lee Sholem | Stars: Ty Hardin, James Coburn, Francis McDonald, Robert Warwick
Votes: 37
12.
Combat! (1962–1967)
Episode:
Masquerade
(1963)
60 min | Action, Drama, War
Sgt. Saunders suspects a GI corporal and lieutenant, with a Nazi colonel in custody, are really impostors who want to sabotage command. But Saunders isn't believed by Lt. Hanley.
Director: John Peyser | Stars: Rick Jason, Vic Morrow, James Coburn, Jack Hogan
Votes: 115
13.
Klondike (1960–1961)
Episode:
Klondike Fever
(1960)
30 min | Adventure, Western
On board a vessel with other miners headed for the Klondike gold fields, Mike Halliday wins a hefty sum Jefferson Durain in a poker game. He out-maneuvers Durain's thugs, but has all his ... See full summary »
Director: William Conrad | Stars: Ralph Taeger, James Coburn, Joi Lansing, Karl Swenson
Votes: 14
14.
Suspicion (1957–1958)
Episode:
Voice in the Night
(1958)
60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
After shipwreck survivors manage to struggle ashore on a desert island, they discover that the menacing fungus that covers everything on the cay begins to grow on them.
Director: Arthur Hiller | Stars: Barbara Rush, James Donald, Patrick Macnee, James Coburn
Votes: 61
15.
Zane Grey Theatre (1956–1961)
Episode:
Desert Flight
(1960)
TV-PG | 30 min | Western
Mike Brenner is a wily bank robber. In an effort to lose a posse, he leads his cohorts into the desert.
Director: Budd Boetticher | Stars: Dick Powell, James Coburn, Ben Cooper, John Pickard
Votes: 29
16. Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955–1962)
TV-14 | 25 min | Drama, Mystery
Series of unrelated short stories covering elements of crime, horror, drama, and comedy about people of different backgrounds committing murders, suicides, thefts, and other sorts of crime caused by certain motivations, perceived or not.
Stars: Alfred Hitchcock, Harry Tyler, John Williams, Patricia Hitchcock
Votes: 19,316
17. 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: 4,235
18. 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: 1,768
19. The Wildest West Show of the Stars (1986 TV Special)
120 min | Action
Stars from the world of television, film and music compete in a modern day rodeo with all the excitement of a classic Wild West Show. The stars participate in activities ranging from Pony ... See full summary »
Director: Tony Charmoli | Stars: Dennis Weaver, Army Archerd, Dirk Benedict, Linda Blair
Votes: 33
20.
Cheyenne (1955–1963)
Episode:
Trouble Street
(1961)
TV-14 | 60 min | Western
Cheyenne rides into town and is quickly arrested on a trumped up charge. He finds that the same is happening to every unemployed person or drifter who comes into the town, and they are being forced to work on a chain gang in a mine.
Director: Robert Sparr | Stars: Clint Walker, Mala Powers, James Coburn, Tom Drake
Votes: 101
21.
Laramie (1959–1963)
Episode:
Mark of the Manhunters
(1961)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
An injured marshal is taking a prisoner to Cheyenne to testify at a trial. The wife of the man on trial wants the prisoner as does the man's gang but for different purposes. They all end up at the Sherman ranch when the marshal needs help.
Director: Joseph Kane | Stars: John Smith, Robert Fuller, Charles McGraw, Marguerite Chapman
Votes: 88
22. Have Gun - Will Travel (1957–1963)
Approved | 25 min | Western
The adventures of a gentlemanly gunfighter-for-hire.
Stars: Richard Boone, Kam Tong, Hal Needham, Stewart East
Votes: 3,323
23. Combat! (1962–1967)
60 min | Action, Drama, War
Combat!, a one-hour World War II drama series, followed a front line American infantry squad as they battled their way across Europe
Stars: Vic Morrow, Rick Jason, Pierre Jalbert, Jack Hogan
Votes: 3,139
24. 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: 26,217
25. 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
26. King of Diamonds (1961–1962)
30 min | Adventure, Crime, Drama
John King, the two-fisted, globe-trotting chief of security for the world's diamond industry, travels the world battling jewel thieves and gem smugglers. Assisted by his young protégé, ... See full summary »
Stars: Broderick Crawford, Ray Hamilton, Art Gilmore, Joan Tabor
Votes: 40
27.
Bourbon Street Beat (1959–1960)
Episode:
Target of Hate
(1960)
60 min | Crime, Drama
Rex and Cal unwittingly become embroiled in the plot to assassinate an up and coming politician.
Director: Leslie H. Martinson | Stars: Richard Long, Andrew Duggan, Van Williams, Arlene Howell
Votes: 17
28.
The Untouchables (1959–1963)
Episode:
The Jamaica Ginger Story
(1961)
52 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Kansas City boss Torrez runs a lucrative trade in deadly "Jamaica Ginger". When rivals try to move in on his operation, Torrez hires hit-men, but complications arise when one of the killers falls in love.
Director: John Peyser | Stars: Robert Stack, Michael Ansara, James Coburn, Alfred Ryder
Votes: 96
29.
Vengeance Unlimited (1998–1999)
Episode:
Judgment
(1999)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
Whilst dealing with a crooked judge whom he has taken three million dollars from in order to make sure the judge does the right thing in a court case, Chapel is shot. Recovering with KC's ... See full summary »
Director: James Frawley | Stars: Michael Madsen, Kathleen York, Frankie J. Allison, Tom Dugan
Votes: 19
30.
Wagon Train (1957–1965)
Episode:
The Millie Davis Story
(1958)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
Millie Davis reluctantly takes in an orphaned baby girl. Eight years later the girl's grandmother arrives to retrieve her. But Millie doesn't want to give up the child, so she claims that she and Flint are the parents.
Director: Jerry Hopper | Stars: Ward Bond, Robert Horton, Evelyn Rudie, Nancy Gates
Votes: 96
31.
What's My Line? (1950–1967)
Episode:
Panel from 'I've Got A Secret' (Bill Cullen, Jayne Meadows, Henry Morgan, Faye Emerson) & Imogene Coca
(1956)
30 min | Family, Game-Show
Director: Franklin Heller | Stars: Arlene Francis, Victor Borge, Dorothy Kilgallen, Bennett Cerf
Votes: 29
32. Perry Mason (1957–1966)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The trials of a master criminal defense attorney handling the most difficult cases in support of the innocent.
Stars: Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Hopper, Ray Collins
Votes: 11,792
33. The Rifleman (1958–1963)
TV-PG | 30 min | Family, Western
The adventures of a Wild West rancher, wielding a customized rapid-fire Winchester rifle, and his son.
Stars: Chuck Connors, Johnny Crawford, Paul Fix, Joe Benson
Votes: 4,997
34. Faerie Tale Theatre (1982–1987)
50 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
A miscellany of numerous classic fairy tales' adaptations.
Stars: Shelley Duvall, John Achorn, Patrick DeSantis, David McCharen
Votes: 2,516
35. 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
36. The Living Edens (1997– )
Not Rated | Documentary
A nature documentary series exploring Earth's most pristine and diverse ecosystems, showcasing their beauty and wildlife.
Stars: Sally Kellerman, Linda Hunt, Peter Coyote, James Coburn
Votes: 62
37. The New Bike (2009)
Short, Drama
Director: David Gantz | Stars: Matt Zemlin, John Riley Billings
Votes: 60
38.
Tales of Wells Fargo (1957–1962)
Episode:
Butch Cassidy
(1958)
TV-14 | 30 min | Western
When Butch Cassidy is released from prison, Jim Hardie, who sent him to prison, is tasked with asking him to work for Wells Fargo. While on a train, Butch meets an outlaw friend, Idaho, who with others are planning to rob the train.
Director: Earl Bellamy | Stars: Dale Robertson, Charles Bronson, James Coburn, Barbara Pepper
Votes: 76
39. The Rockford Files (1974–1980)
TV-PG | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The cases of an easy-going ex-convict turned private investigator.
Stars: James Garner, Noah Beery Jr., Joe Santos, Luis Delgado
Votes: 10,850
40. The Great Escape (1963)
Approved | 172 min | Adventure, Drama, Thriller
Allied prisoners of war plan for several hundred of their number to escape from a German camp during World War II.
Director: John Sturges | Stars: Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough, Charles Bronson
Votes: 258,673 | Gross: $12.10M
41. Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993–2009)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Conan O'Brien, a Harvard Lampoon alumnus, hosts this late-night comedy/talk-show, which is often silly and whimsical.
Stars: Conan O'Brien, The Max Weinberg 7, Andy Richter, Joel Godard
Votes: 18,936
42. Naked City (1958–1963)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
The cases of the N.Y.P.D.'s 65th Precinct.
Stars: Harry Bellaver, Horace McMahon, Paul Burke, Nancy Malone
Votes: 1,431
43. Suspicion (1957–1958)
60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The show consisted of forty episodes, half of which were live and half of which were filmed. The shows, which often involved murder, were intended to confuse and mystify the audience.
Stars: Dennis O'Keefe, Mike Ragan, Cris Roberts, David Armstrong
Votes: 520
44. Film Genre (2002)
60 min | Documentary
Stars: Peter Firth, Donald Richie, Ridley Scott, Peter Bogdanovich
Votes: 27
45.
Lawman (1958–1962)
Episode:
The Catcher
(1960)
30 min | Western
Catcher, who doesn't use his real name, is a sheep herder by trade and used to people funning him. When a man he knows turns up dead, he is blamed since that man was no longer laughing with him but at him and he had a score to settle.
Director: Marc Lawrence | Stars: John Russell, Peter Brown, Peggie Castle, James Coburn
Votes: 45
46.
Perry Mason (1957–1966)
Episode:
The Case of the Envious Editor
(1961)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A new CEO has taken over control of a declining magazine with the intent to change it over the objections of the founder's son. The CEO, ruthlessly using blackmail to get what he wants, is murdered. The wife of the founder's son is charged.
Director: Laslo Benedek | Stars: Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Hopper, Ray Collins
Votes: 330
47.
Rawhide (1959–1965)
Episode:
Hostage Child
(1962)
Not Rated | 51 min | Western
A Tonkawa boy is found starving on his way to Fort Lacey to find his sister to help his starving tribe. He unknowingly unearths that Col. Briscoe known as the butcher of Indians is unwittingly married to his sister thinking she is Spanish.
Director: Harmon Jones | Stars: Eric Fleming, Clint Eastwood, Paul Brinegar, Charles H. Gray
Votes: 102
48.
The Rifleman (1958–1963)
Episode:
The Young Englishman
(1958)
TV-PG | 30 min | Family, Western
Lucas loses a calf and suspects a neighbor's foreman. As it's already been branded, he's threatened with rustling if he uses a rope. McCain has another way of cutting the newborn out of the herd, and he doesn't need a rope or his rifle.
Director: Arnold Laven | Stars: Chuck Connors, Johnny Crawford, Paul Fix, Allen Case
Votes: 160
49. Monsters, Inc. (2001)
G | 92 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
In order to power the city, monsters have to scare children so that they scream. However, the children are toxic to the monsters, and after a child gets through, two monsters realize things may not be what they think.
Directors: Pete Docter, David Silverman, Lee Unkrich | Stars: Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Mary Gibbs, Steve Buscemi
Votes: 977,913 | Gross: $289.92M
50. Lawman (1958–1962)
30 min | Western
This is the story of Marshal Dan Troop of Laramie, Wyoming, and his Deputy Johnny McKay, an orphan Troop took under his wing.
Stars: John Russell, Peter Brown, Peggie Castle, Emile Avery
Votes: 967