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51. Richard Diamond, Private Detective (1956–1960)
30 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Richard Diamond is a suave private investigator who at first walks the mean streets of New York City, then later packs up and moves to Los Angeles, California, where he tools around in a ... See full summary »
Stars: David Janssen, Roxane Brooks, Russ Conway, Regis Toomey
Votes: 283
52. My Friend Irma Goes West (1950)
Approved | 91 min | Comedy, Crime, Musical
En route to Hollywood, singer Steve, his partner Seymour and fiancée Jane, Jane's airheaded roommate Irma, and Irma's con artist fiancé Al have a series of misadventures and end up involved with a murderous gang.
Director: Hal Walker | Stars: John Lund, Marie Wilson, Diana Lynn, Dean Martin
Votes: 741
53. The Tarzan/Lone Ranger/Zorro Adventure Hour (1980–1982)
22 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
In the American Wild West, The Lone Ranger, with the help of his partner, Tonto, defends the rights of farmers and townspeople against outlaws and desperados.
Stars: William Conrad, Ivan Naranjo, Frank Welker, Lou Scheimer
Votes: 156
54. Absolute Power (2003–2005)
29 min | Comedy
The inner workings of a successful PR firm - lying for a living.
Stars: Stephen Fry, John Bird, James Lance, Zoe Telford
Votes: 1,040
55. Room 101 (1994–2018)
29 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Comedy talk/game show in which celebrities present an argument for their pet hates in various categories to be banished forever to Room 101.
Stars: Paul Merton, Frank Skinner, Nick Hancock, Nigel Havers
Votes: 1,647
56. The Friendly Giant (1958–1985)
15 min | Family, Fantasy, Music
In his castle, a giant and his friends tell stories and play music for the young viewers.
Stars: Bob Homme, Rod Coneybeare
Votes: 425
57. This American Life (2007–2012)
TV-14 | 22 min | Documentary
An anthology of true stories pertaining to various themes are illustrated.
Stars: Ira Glass, Milo Finch, Chris Partyka, Barbara Beneville
Votes: 627
58. The Green Hornet (1974)
PG | 90 min | Action, Crime, Sci-Fi
Several episodes of the 1966 TV series "The Green Hornet" edited together and released as a feature.
Directors: William Beaudine, Norman Foster, E. Darrell Hallenbeck | Stars: Bruce Lee, Van Williams, Wende Wagner, Lloyd Gough
Votes: 368 | Gross: $0.21M
59. The Power of the Whistler (1945)
Passed | 66 min | Crime, Film-Noir, Romance
A woman uses a deck of cards to predict death within 24 hours for a stranger sitting at a bar, then tries to help him remember who he is based on items in his pockets.
Director: Lew Landers | Stars: Richard Dix, Janis Carter, Jeff Donnell, Loren Tindall
Votes: 679
60. The Adventures of Champion (1955–1956)
30 min | Western
The exploits of Champion, a wild stallion who befriends twelve year-old Ricky North in the American Southwest in the 1880's. Although Ricky, who lived on his Uncle Sandy's ranch, had a ... See full summary »
Stars: Champion, Barry Curtis, Jim Bannon, Blaze
Votes: 178
61. The Great Gildersleeve (1954–1956)
30 min | Comedy
Throckmorton Gildersleeve is a blustery "ladies" man who often finds himself in unusual predicaments. Raising his too smart nephew Leroy, he leans on his secretary Bessie and tries to ignore the advice of housekeeper Birdie.
Stars: Willard Waterman, Ronald Keith, Lillian Randolph, Stephanie Griffin
Votes: 69
62. The Life of Riley (1948–1950)
30 min | Comedy
Riley worked in an aircraft plant in California, but viewers usually saw him at home, cheerfully disrupting life with his malapropisms and ill timed intervention into minor problems. His ... See full summary »
Stars: Rosemary DeCamp, Jackie Gleason, Lanny Rees, Sid Tomack
Votes: 136
63. The Return of Chandu (1934)
Approved | 208 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
The cult of Ubasti, headquartered on the isle of Lemuria, believes that Princess Nadji of Egypt is a reincarnation of their long-dead goddess, Ossana, and intend to sacrifice her so that Ossana may be resurrected.
Director: Ray Taylor | Stars: Bela Lugosi, Maria Alba, Clara Kimball Young, Lucien Prival
Votes: 438
64. Voice of the Whistler (1945)
Approved | 60 min | Drama, Film-Noir
The 4th film of the Columbia series based on the CBS radio program, "The Whistler", finds wealthy John Sinclair, with no health or friends, being advised by his doctor to take a long ... See full summary »
Director: William Castle | Stars: Richard Dix, Lynn Merrick, Rhys Williams, James Cardwell
Votes: 588
65. Our Miss Brooks (1956)
Not Rated | 85 min | Comedy
Follows the story of an English teacher that flusters the principal and flirts with a colleague.
Director: Al Lewis | Stars: Eve Arden, Gale Gordon, Don Porter, Robert Rockwell
Votes: 922
66. The Bob Hope Show (1950– )
60 min | Comedy, Family, Talk-Show
The Bob Hope Show hosted by Bob Hope.
Stars: Bob Hope, Les Brown, Les Brown and His Band of Renown, Peter Leeds
Votes: 264
67. The Return of the Whistler (1948)
Approved | 62 min | Film-Noir, Mystery
On the eve of his marriage, a young man's fiance disappears. He hires a private detective to help him track her down, but soon finds himself entangled in a web of lies, intrigue and murder ... See full summary »
Director: D. Ross Lederman | Stars: Michael Duane, Lenore Aubert, Richard Lane, James Cardwell
Votes: 469
68. The Aldrich Family (1949–1953)
30 min | Comedy, Family
Based on a popular radio show, this middle-class-American-family comedy is built around the life of the Aldrich family of Elm Street, Centerville and particularly focuses on the adventures of high-schooler Henry Aldrich.
Stars: House Jameson, Jackie Kelk, Mary Malone, Robert Casey
Votes: 47
69. The League of Gentlemen: Live at Drury Lane (2001 Video)
107 min | Comedy, Horror
The award-winning Black Comedy series takes to the stage of London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
Director: Steve Bendelack | Stars: Mark Gatiss, Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith
Votes: 635
70. Dead Ringers (2002–2007)
30 min | Comedy
Celebrities and politicians are lampooned by a talented team of impressionists in this comedy sketch show.
Stars: Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Phil Cornwell, Mark Perry
Votes: 406
71. One Man's Family (1949–1955)
30 min | Drama
This soap opera was the TV version of the radio serial that had begun in 1932. It tells the story of San Francisco banker Henry Barbour and his family, i.e., Paul, the eldest son; Hazel, ... See full summary »
Stars: Bert Lytell, Marjorie Gateson, Lillian Schaaf, Eva Marie Saint
Votes: 32
72. The George Wendt Show (1995)
30 min | Comedy
George and Dan Coleman are bachelor siblings running an auto-repair business in Madison, Wisconsin. They also host a radio show answering car questions and discussing their lives. Libby, Finnie, and Fletcher are the mechanics.
Stars: George Wendt, Pat Finn, Mark Christopher Lawrence, Kate Hodge
Votes: 35
73. The Great Gildersleeve (1942)
Passed | 62 min | Adventure, Comedy, Romance
Gildersleeve, a small town bachelor, has slapstick troubles with a husband-hunting woman and two helpful kids.
Director: Gordon Douglas | Stars: Harold Peary, Jane Darwell, Nancy Gates, Charles Arnt
Votes: 414
74. The Lone Ranger and the Lost City of Gold (1958)
Approved | 81 min | Western
Three Indians are murdered. Each was wearing a medallion when he died. Together the medallions form a puzzle whose solution points to gold.
Director: Lesley Selander | Stars: Clayton Moore, Jay Silverheels, Douglas Kennedy, Charles Watts
Votes: 709
75. Night Editor (1946)
Approved | 68 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
A detective's dilemma. A murder investigation is compromised by the detective's compromised position in love.
Director: Henry Levin | Stars: William Gargan, Janis Carter, Jeff Donnell, Coulter Irwin
Votes: 1,088
76. Philip Marlowe (1959–1960)
30 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A short-lived crime series, featuring the cases of the fictional detective Philip Marlowe. The series was based on the detective novels of Raymond Chandler,, but failed to find an audience.
Stars: Philip Carey, William Schallert, Ed Kemmer, Virginia Gregg
Votes: 72
77. Reveille with Beverly (1943)
Approved | 78 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance
Beverly Ross moderates a 5:30 AM radio show with swing music, dedicated to the local servicemen. Two buddies of her brother have a chance to meet her and both fall in love. One of them is a... See full summary »
Director: Charles Barton | Stars: Ann Miller, Bob Crosby Orchestra, Freddie Slack and His Orchestra, Ella Mae Morse
Votes: 482
78. The Mo'Nique Show (2009–2012)
Comedy, Talk-Show
It is a late night talk show akin to "The Tonight Show," with comedienne Mo'Nique at the helm.
Stars: Mo'Nique, Rodney Perry, Tamala Jones, Tia Mowry
Votes: 164
79. The Mark of the Whistler (1944)
Approved | 62 min | Adventure, Crime, Drama
A drifter claims the money in an old bank account by impersonating someone else with the same name. Soon he finds himself the target of a man who turns out to be the son of the old partner ... See full summary »
Director: William Castle | Stars: Richard Dix, Janis Carter, Porter Hall, Paul Guilfoyle
Votes: 368
80. Duffy's Tavern (1945)
Approved | 97 min | Comedy, Musical
The staff of a record factory drown their sorrows at Duffy's Tavern, while the company owner faces threats of bankruptcy.
Director: Hal Walker | Stars: Ed Gardner, Bing Crosby, Betty Hutton, Paulette Goddard
Votes: 252
81. Royal Canadian Air Farce (1993– )
22 min | Comedy
A comedy sketch show focusing on Canadian events and affairs.
Stars: Don Ferguson, Luba Goy, Roger Abbott, Craig Lauzon
Votes: 740
82. The Mighty Boosh Live (2006 Video)
142 min | Comedy
Vince Noir and Howard Moon bring their surreal adventures to the stage.
Director: Nick Morris | Stars: Julian Barratt, Matt Berry, Dave Brown, Michael Fielding
Votes: 1,528
83. The Life of Riley (1949)
90 min | Comedy, Romance
A factory worker's family is thrown into an uproar when his teenage daughter starts to date his boss' son.
Director: Irving Brecher | Stars: William Bendix, Rosemary DeCamp, James Gleason, Bill Goodwin
Votes: 287
84. The Wayne & Shuster Show (1955– )
Comedy
Sketch comedy feauturing Johnny Wayne and Frank Shuster.
Stars: Johnny Wayne, Frank Shuster, Ben Lennick, Don Gillies
Votes: 247
85. Fibber McGee and Molly (1959–1960)
30 min | Comedy
Fibber McGee and Molly was the finest husband and wife comedy team. It ran on the radio from 1935 to 1959 then switched to television in 1959. Its running gags and characters inspired many imitators.
Stars: Bob Sweeney, Cathy Lewis, Pat McGeehan, Paul Smith
Votes: 43
86. Gang Busters (1952– )
30 min | Crime, Drama
True crime stories and their investigations are dramatized.
Stars: Robert Bice, Mike Ragan, Myron Healey, Don C. Harvey
Votes: 87
87. Way Back Home (1931)
Passed | 81 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
Seth Parker takes in Robbie Turner and protects him from his cruel father Rufe. When the father disappears, Seth intends to raise Robbie as his own son. The vindictive father attacks Mary ... See full summary »
Director: William A. Seiter | Stars: Phillips Lord, Effie Palmer, Frank Albertson, Bette Davis
Votes: 906
88. Derek and Clive Get the Horn (1979)
Unrated | 89 min | Comedy
Russell Mulcahy (of "Highlander" fame) films British comedy luminaries Peter Cook and Dudley Moore recording their last comedy album featuring two of their most beloved characters, lavatory... See full summary »
Director: Russell Mulcahy | Stars: Dudley Moore, Peter Cook, Judy Huxtable, Nicola Austin
Votes: 444
89. Hockey Night in Canada (1952– )
Sport
The premiere Canadian prime time NHL ice hockey telecast program.
Stars: Pat Quinn, Tara Slone, Jarome Iginla, Ed Belfour
Votes: 425
90. The Mary Whitehouse Experience (1990–1992)
30 min | Comedy
The Mary Whitehouse Experience was an rapid-fire observational sketch comedy show, which first aired on radio, and then moved to television, where it ran on the BBC (BBC 2), between 1990-... See full summary »
Stars: Hugh Dennis, David Baddiel, Steve Punt, Rob Newman
Votes: 240
91. Loveline (1996–2000)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Adam Carolla and Drew Pinksy host this TV version of their radio call-in show offering sex and dating advice.
Stars: Adam Carolla, Drew Pinsky, Diane Farr, Tony Boldi
Votes: 170
92. Gildersleeve's Ghost (1944)
Passed | 63 min | Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Gildersleeve, running for office, is aided by two ghosts and hindered by a mad scientist and an invisible woman.
Director: Gordon Douglas | Stars: Harold Peary, Marion Martin, Richard LeGrand, Amelita Ward
Votes: 446
93. The Clock (1949–1952)
30 min | Drama, Mystery
Suspense/Anthology series based on an ABC radio series which ran from 1946-48. The half-hour series mostly consisted of original dramas concerning murder, mayhem or insanity. Series ... See full summary »
Stars: Larry Semon, Oliver Thorndike, Parker McCormick, Frankie Thomas
Votes: 60
94. The Goldbergs (1950)
Not Rated | 83 min | Comedy
The warm, human story of famous Bronx radio & TV family the Goldbergs, and their everyday problems.
Director: Walter Hart | Stars: Gertrude Berg, Philip Loeb, Eli Mintz, Eduard Franz
Votes: 111
95. The Green Hornet Strikes Again! (1940)
Approved | 293 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
A wealthy publisher uses a disguise and calls himself the Green Hornet to fight crime in his city.
Directors: Ford Beebe, John Rawlins | Stars: Warren Hull, Wade Boteler, Anne Nagel, Keye Luke
Votes: 429
96. The Shadow (I) (2015)
20 min | Short, Action, Adventure
After disappearing into the shadows for decades, a new hero now emerges to take up the legendary mantle and once again protect us from the darkness - the Shadow has returned.
Director: Jax Medel | Stars: Mannette Antill, Lauren Donoghue, Tyler Fleming, Mike Garcia
Votes: 45
97. I Love a Mystery (1973 TV Movie)
120 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Three insurance investigators search for a mysterious billionaire.
Director: Leslie Stevens | Stars: Ida Lupino, Les Crane, David Hartman, Hagan Beggs
Votes: 140
98. Lights Out (1972 TV Movie)
60 min | Horror
A toymaker develops a method to create dolls that kill.
Director: Ted Kotcheff | Stars: Joan Hackett, Laurence Luckinbill, Louisa Horton, Kathryn Walker
Votes: 31
99. World of Pub (2001– )
30 min | Comedy
Barry and Garry run a pub in the West End of London. Each week their friend, certified cockney geezer Dodgy Phil, comes up with scheme to attract more punters. For example, turning the pub ... See full summary »
Stars: Phil Cornwell, Peter Serafinowicz, Kevin Eldon, Simon Greenall
Votes: 83
100. Hit Parade of 1941 (1940)
Approved | 88 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance
A small radio station is saved of getting bankrupt by a backer, who invests money for a TV equipment, if the owner allows, that his dancing daughter Annabelle can dance and sing on the ... See full summary »
Director: John H. Auer | Stars: Kenny Baker, Frances Langford, Hugh Herbert, Mary Boland
Votes: 98