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1. Die Peter Alexander Show (1987–1995)
120 min
Stars: Peter Alexander, Das Orchester Robert Opratko, Nicole Fendesack, Robert Opratko
Votes: 25
3. Universal Studios Florida: Experience the Magic of Movies (1994 Video)
Not Rated | 72 min | Documentary
This extraordinary video captures all the highlights of your exciting visit to Universal Studios Florida in the early 1990's. Host John Forsythe brings you classic moments on rides such as ... See full summary »
Stars: John Forsythe, Christine Robison, Lynn Formato, Wes Kaye
Votes: 13
4. The 35th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1983 TV Special)
Primetime Emmy Award is the main American award in area of television, annually handed by the American television academy.
Director: Steve Binder | Stars: Joan Rivers, Eddie Murphy, Alan Alda, Debbie Allen
Votes: 104
5. People's Century: 1900-1999 (1995– )
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary
Series documenting the history of the twentieth century through the testimony of those who lived through it.
Stars: Sean Barrett, Veronika Hyks, Eva Hart, Sergei Butsko
Votes: 161
6.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
Shirley MacLaine: This Time Around
(2000)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Actress Shirley MacLaine takes Hollywood by storm.
Director: J.C. Begley | Stars: Jack Lemmon, Mary Day, Chita Rivera, Gwen Verdon
Votes: 136
7. 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
8. Survival (1961– )
Documentary
Classic long-running British nature documentary series featuring different subjects each time.
Stars: Duncan Carse, Aubrey Buxton, Andrew Sachs, Patrick Allen
Votes: 81
9. John & Leeza from Hollywood (1993–1994)
TV-PG | Talk-Show
Stars: John Tesh, Leeza Gibbons, Rue McClanahan, John Forsythe
Votes: 25
10. The 43rd Annual Golden Globe Awards 1986 (1986 TV Special)
Golden Globe Award - American award awarded by the Hollywood association of the foreign press from 1944 for works in movies and television's pictures.
Director: Gene Weed | Stars: Charlton Heston, Donna Mills, June Allyson, Rosanna Arquette
Votes: 164
11. The Jack Benny Program (1950–1965)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy
The comic misadventures of the "skinflint" comedian and his friends.
Stars: Jack Benny, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Don Wilson, Dennis Day
Votes: 1,647
12.
Intimate Portrait (1990–2005)
Episode:
Shirley MacLaine
(1996)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography
Portrait of entertainer/author/actress Shirley MacLaine. Also examines her early career as a dancer and her political activism.
Stars: Shirley MacLaine, Anthony Hopkins, Nicolas Cage, Bella Abzug
Votes: 86
13. 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: 19,320
14. The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962–1965)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
"The Alfred Hitchcock Hour" was a continuation of the dramatic anthology series Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) hosted by the Master of Suspense and Mystery.
Stars: Alfred Hitchcock, Hinton Pope, Jimmy Joyce, Lew Brown
Votes: 5,153
15. 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
16. 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
17. The Love Boat Fall Preview Special (1983 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Director: Jack Regas | Stars: Gavin MacLeod, Bernie Kopell, Fred Grandy, Ted Lange
Votes: 37
18. 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: 2,291
19. Stump the Stars (1947– )
30 min | Game-Show
Television's first treatment of "Charades" as played by Hollywood celebrities. The giveaway was the use of gestures that defined "film", "TV show", "book" or "song" as well as "small word (... See full summary »
Stars: Mike Stokey, Vincent Price, Sebastian Cabot, Beverly Garland
Votes: 106
20. The Lux Show (1957–1958)
Music
Rosemary Clooney was the hostess of this variety series that also featured the Hi-Los, and Nelson Riddle and his orchestra.
Stars: Rosemary Clooney, Paula Kelly, The Modernaires, José Ferrer
Votes: 21
21. Match Game (1973–1990)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
The five-day-a-week syndicated successor to the popular CBS game show, where two could compete to match fill-in-the-blank phrases with those of the celebrities.
Stars: Gene Rayburn, Johnny Olson, Brett Somers, Richard Dawson
Votes: 2,471
22. The Powers That Be (1992–1993)
30 min | Comedy
The exploits of a clueless American senator and the eccentric, morally corrupt people who are closest to him.
Stars: John Forsythe, Holland Taylor, Eve Gordon, Peter MacNicol
Votes: 437
23. 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
24. See How They Run (1964 TV Movie)
100 min | Drama
Three children are stalked by hired killers after they unknowingly take evidence pointing to the existence of a corrupt international cartel, which has just murdered their father.
Director: David Lowell Rich | Stars: John Forsythe, Senta Berger, Jane Wyatt, Pamela Franklin
Votes: 93
25.
Bachelor Father (1957–1962)
Episode:
Bentley and the Big Board
(1960)
30 min | Comedy, Family
Following Bentley's advice, Peter and Kelly each buy one share of stock in Sutton Industries. When the stock price promptly falls, things get ugly.
Director: Earl Bellamy | Stars: John Forsythe, Noreen Corcoran, Sammee Tong, Neil Hamilton
Votes: 18
26.
The Jack Benny Program (1950–1965)
Episode:
John Forsythe Show
(1957)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy
Stars: Jack Benny, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Don Wilson, Dennis Day
Votes: 11
27. Chevrolet Presents the Golddiggers (1971–1973)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Music
The Golddiggers are a band of younger girls in a troupe and as a spin-off of The Dean Martin Show (1965) and Dean Martin Presents the Golddiggers (1968). The 1971-1972 Variety Show presents... See full summary »
Stars: The Golddiggers, Susie Ewing, Francie Mendenhall, Liz Kelley
Votes: 31
28. Bob Hope: The First 90 Years (1993 TV Movie)
Documentary, Biography, Comedy
Bob Hope is honored on his 90th birthday.
Director: Allan Kartun | Stars: Bob Hope, Paula Abdul, Army Archerd, Lucie Arnaz
Votes: 64
29. Cosmopolitan Theatre (1951– )
60 min | Drama, Family
An hour-long short-lived dramatic anthology series that ran on Tuesday evenings, based on stories that originated in Cosmopolitan Magazine.
Stars: William A. Lee, Ethel Remey, Bramwell Fletcher, Herbert Rudley
Votes: 24
30. The Red Skelton Hour (1951–1971)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy
A comedy-themed variety show, hosted by the popular comedian Red Skelton. It run with no interruption from 1951 to 1971. From 1956 to 1962, the show's head writer was Sherwood Schwartz, who... See full summary »
Stars: Red Skelton, David Rose and His Orchestra, Art Gilmore, Tom Hansen Dancers
Votes: 1,391
31. Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration (1985 TV Special)
120 min | Documentary, Family
A look back into the first thirty years of Disneyland's history. Featuring old news footage of opening day back in 1955, with Walt Disney himself, giving a speech. There is also a ... See full summary »
Director: John Landis | Stars: John Forsythe, Drew Barrymore, Debbie Allen, Julie Andrews
Votes: 70
32.
Dynasty (1981–1989)
Episode:
The Gun
(1982)
TV-PG | 49 min | Drama, Romance
Blake discovers that he is Fallon's real father; Steven follows Sammy Jo to Hollywood; Claudia tries to shoot Cecil, but in a struggle between her and Krystle, the gun fires.
Director: Philip Leacock | Stars: John Forsythe, Linda Evans, Pamela Sue Martin, Pamela Bellwood
Votes: 111
33.
Bachelor Father (1957–1962)
Episode:
Bentley and the Combo
(1960)
30 min | Comedy, Family
Bentley suffers the trials and tribulations of helping a small jazz combo from Kelly's high school rehearse for a Battle Of The Bands contest. Their new pushy young sax player becomes the ... See full summary »
Director: Sidney Miller | Stars: John Forsythe, Noreen Corcoran, Sammee Tong, Pat McCaffrie
Votes: 25
34. Gargoyles (1994–1997)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A clan of heroic night creatures pledge to protect modern New York City as they did in Scotland one thousand years earlier.
Stars: Keith David, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Jeff Bennett, Thom Adcox-Hernandez
Votes: 18,533
35. The United States Steel Hour (1953–1963)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
In this live drama series, over two hundred live plays, covering all aspects of society, were shown.
Stars: Richard Kiley, Betsy Palmer, Edward Andrews, Biff McGuire
Votes: 196
36. Kraft Theatre (1947–1958)
60 min | Drama
A well-received anthology series presenting live television dramas.
Stars: Ed Herlihy, Vaughn Taylor, Valerie Cossart, Dan Morgan
Votes: 222
37. 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
38. Lux Playhouse (1958–1959)
30 min | Drama, Comedy, Romance
This filmed series of light comedies, romances and melodramas alternated on Friday nights with the "Schlitz Playhouse of Stars" between October 1958 and September 1959.
Stars: Alice Backes, Charles Keane, Nesdon Booth, Michael Rennie
Votes: 61
39. ABC's Silver Anniversary Celebration (1978 TV Special)
240 min | Comedy, Music
Past and present stars of the American Broadcasting Company gather to celebrate the networks 25th anniversary.
Director: Perry Rosemond | Stars: Edie Adams, Julie Andrews, Michael Ansara, Edward Asner
Votes: 22
40. The 33rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1981 TV Special)
Primetime Emmy Award is the main American award in area of television, annually handed by the American television academy.
Director: Steve Binder | Stars: Mason Adams, Jed Allan, Loni Anderson, Bea Arthur
Votes: 71
41.
Charlie's Angels (1976–1981)
Episode:
Angels in Chains
(1976)
Not Rated | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
The Angels go to prison to find out what happened to a client's missing sister.
Director: Phil Bondelli | Stars: Kate Jackson, Farrah Fawcett, Jaclyn Smith, David Doyle
Votes: 484
42.
Dynasty (1981–1989)
Episode:
Royal Wedding
(1985)
TV-PG | 47 min | Drama, Romance
The families gather at a castle in Moldavia for the royal wedding, while Amanda threatenes to call it off. Sammy Jo schemes to gain control of Daniel Reece's estate. Jeff receives an answer from Lady Ashley.
Director: Jerome Courtland | Stars: John Forsythe, Linda Evans, John James, Pamela Bellwood
Votes: 105
43.
Sunday Showcase (1959–1961)
Episode:
What Makes Sammy Run?: Part 1
(1959)
Biography, Comedy, Drama
The story of an unscrupulous Hollywood promoter.
Director: Delbert Mann | Stars: Sidney Blackmer, Larry Blyden, Norman Fell, John Forsythe
Votes: 68
44.
Sunday Showcase (1959–1961)
Episode:
What Makes Sammy Run?: Part 2
(1959)
Biography, Comedy, Drama
Sammy's irresistible rise to Hollywood success continues.
Director: Delbert Mann | Stars: Sidney Blackmer, Larry Blyden, Norman Fell, John Forsythe
Votes: 33
45.
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
Episode:
Episode #7.6
(1953)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Ed Sullivan, John Forsythe, Grace Kelly, Ralph Meeker
Votes: 13
46. In Cold Blood (1967)
R | 134 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
Two ex-cons murder a family in a robbery attempt, before going on the run from the authorities. The police try to piece together the details of the murder in an attempt to track down the killers.
Director: Richard Brooks | Stars: Robert Blake, Scott Wilson, John Forsythe, Paul Stewart
Votes: 29,135
47. 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
48. Robert Montgomery Presents (1950–1957)
60 min | Drama
Actor, Producer, and Director Robert Montgomery introduced each telecast, sometimes interviewing one of the stars, and sometimes appearing in the play.
Stars: Robert Montgomery, John Newland, Vaughn Taylor, Elizabeth Montgomery
Votes: 136
49. Dynasty Reunion: Catfights & Caviar (2006 TV Movie)
Documentary, History
Director: Michael Dempsey | Stars: Joan Collins, Linda Evans, John Forsythe, Al Corley
Votes: 68
50. Starlight Theatre (1950–1951)
30 min | Drama
Stars: Mary Sinclair, Durward Kirby, Alfred Ryder, Virginia Gilmore
Votes: 27