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101. The Legend of Jesse James (1965–1966)
30 min | Western
In a surprising twist, Jesse and Frank James come across as good guys as they go about their outlaw ways. Jesse is a devilish scoundrel with an eye for the ladies while Frank concerns himself with more practical matters.
Stars: Christopher Jones, Allen Case, David Richards, Robert J. Wilke
Votes: 108
102. Castanha (2014)
Not Rated | 95 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Joao is a 50 year old actor who lives with his 72 year old mother, Celina. He spends his time between his work at night as a crossdresser in small gay bars and his parts in small plays, ... See full summary »
Director: Davi Pretto | Stars: João Carlos Castanha, Celina Castanha, Zé Adão Barbosa, Francisco Jairo da Silva
Votes: 108
103. 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: 107
104. Danger (1950–1955)
30 min | Drama
Live psychological and murder mystery dramas, and one of the first U.S. television dramas to make effective use of background music.
Stars: Dick Stark, Edward Binns, Richard Kiley, Joseph Anthony
Votes: 102
105.
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1964–1968)
Episode:
The Peacemaker
(1965)
TV-G | 52 min | Adventure, Sci-Fi
Nelson and the Seaview witness the detonation of a new bomb developed by the Chinese. No bigger than a milk carton, it creates a blast 20 miles across. An American scientist who had defected to the other side steals it for his use.
Director: Sobey Martin | Stars: Richard Basehart, David Hedison, John Cassavetes, Whit Bissell
Votes: 95
106. Cinéastes de notre temps (1964–1972)
Documentary
In-depth documentaries about the greatest filmmakers from around the world, all in the form of candid face-to-face interviews, conducted, created and produced by former critics for Les Cahiers du Cinéma, Janine Bazin and André S. Labarthe.
Stars: André S. Labarthe, Georges Franju, Jean Renoir, Jacques Rivette
Votes: 94
107. Profiles in Courage (1964–1965)
60 min | Biography, Drama, History
This anthology series presented episodes in the lives of true-life historical personages who each faced a terrible crisis in their life.
Stars: Jason Wingreen, Ken Drake, Woodrow Parfrey, Len Wayland
Votes: 91
108. Alcoa Theatre (1957–1960)
30 min | Drama
When The Alcoa Hour dramatic anthology series moved from Sunday night to Monday, both the name and the format were changed. Instead of having a completely different cast for each episode, ... See full summary »
Stars: Jack Lemmon, David Niven, Robert Ryan, Jane Powell
Votes: 90
109.
Cinéastes de notre temps (1964–1972)
Episode:
John Cassavetes
(1969)
50 min | Documentary
The director is interviewed at his house in Hollywood in 1965 during the filming of "Faces," and then three years later in Paris after the movie has finally been finished and is awaiting distribution.
Director: André S. Labarthe | Stars: John Cassavetes, Jerry Howard, Hubert Knapp, André S. Labarthe
Votes: 90
110. Breaking Point (1963–1964)
60 min | Drama
Dr. Raymer is the mentor and also boss of Dr. McKinley Thompson at York Hospital. The actions centers around the lives of the people who eventually seek help and their situations rather than the treatment prescribed.
Stars: Paul Richards, Eduard Franz, Cece Whitney, Virginia Gregg
Votes: 78
111. Off to See the Wizard (1967–1968)
60 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy
Family-oriented TV series, produced by MGM, in which guest hosts and animated versions of the "Wizard of Oz" characters were used as wrap-arounds to introduce various family-oriented films ... See full summary »
Stars: Daws Butler, Mel Blanc, June Foray, Vito Scotti
Votes: 77
112. Before Opening Night (2010)
Not Rated | 80 min | Comedy, Drama
(Spanish with English subtitles) Joan, an alcoholic actress about to make her debut as a leading actress in a major theatrical play, realizes that her disintegrating marriage and feelings ... See full summary »
Director: Santiago Giralt | Stars: Erica Rivas, Nahuel Mutti, Miranda de la Serna, Rodrigo de la Serna
Votes: 77
113.
The Virginian (1962–1971)
Episode:
Long Ride to Wind River
(1966)
TV-PG | 75 min | Western
The Virginian's friend Benjy is convicted of a murder he swears he didn't commit. A mountain man may be able to clear him but a search doesn't find him. The Virginian decides to follow some clues putting himself and the witness in danger.
Director: Paul Henreid | Stars: Lee J. Cobb, Doug McClure, Clu Gulager, Randy Boone
Votes: 77
114. The 35th Annual Golden Globe Awards (1978 TV Special)
120 min | Documentary
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: Bob Wynn | Stars: Jenny Agutter, Edward Asner, Marisa Berenson, Susan Blakely
Votes: 75
115. The Lloyd Bridges Show (1962–1963)
30 min | Drama
Each week Adam Shepherd introduces a news event, either current or the past, discussing its relevance. Then he becomes part of the story, portraying the lead character in the reenactment.
Stars: Lloyd Bridges, J. Pat O'Malley, Morris Buchanan, George Sawaya
Votes: 73
116.
Johnny Staccato (1959–1960)
Episode:
The Naked Truth
(1959)
30 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A young singer's promising career is threatened by a scandal magazine's blackmail scheme.
Director: Joseph Pevney | Stars: John Cassavetes, Eduardo Ciannelli, Chick Chandler, Michael Landon
Votes: 67
117. Taxi (1953)
Passed | 77 min | Drama, Romance
A New York cab driver helps an Irish immigrant girl with a baby locate her missing husband.
Director: Gregory Ratoff | Stars: Dan Dailey, Constance Smith, Neva Patterson, Blanche Yurka
Votes: 65
118. Cinéma cinémas (1982–1991)
Documentary
A ten episode Tv series on cinephilia, in which contributors to both American and French films are interviewed.
Stars: Michel Boujut, Jean-Claude Dauphin, Jean-François Stévenin, Jean-Luc Godard
Votes: 64
119. Camera Three (1955–1980)
30 min | Drama
A weekly examination of the arts and literature, on Sunday mornings when there was more likely to be an audience interested in such matters and there was less competition for ratings.
Stars: James Macandrew, Faubion Bowers, Margaret Croyden, Alfredo Antonini
Votes: 63
120. 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
121. The New Bike (2009)
Short, Drama
Director: David Gantz | Stars: Matt Zemlin, John Riley Billings
Votes: 60
122.
Johnny Staccato (1959–1960)
Episode:
Murder for Credit
(1959)
30 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Johnny Staccato tracks down the killer of a bandleader who is being poisoned.
Director: John Cassavetes | Stars: John Cassavetes, Eduardo Ciannelli, Charles McGraw, Martin Landau
Votes: 60
123. Channing (1963–1964)
60 min | Drama
Professor Joe Howe is a Korean War veteran who is hired to teach English at Channing College. The dean Fred Baker is his mentor as Howe is writing a novel about his experiences. They are frequently involved in the student's lives.
Stars: Henry Jones, Jason Evers, Tyler McVey, Ed Nelson
Votes: 58
124. 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
125.
Johnny Staccato (1959–1960)
Episode:
Fly Baby, Fly
(1959)
30 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A millionaire hires Johnny as part of a plan to murder his wife (Gena Rowlands).
Director: Robert B. Sinclair | Stars: John Cassavetes, Gena Rowlands, Howard Freeman, Dort Clark
Votes: 53
126. Ponds Theater (1953– )
60 min | Drama
Stars: Valerie Cossart, Harry Townes, Mildred Dunnock, Carmen Mathews
Votes: 52
127. The 34th Annual Golden Globe Awards (1977 TV Special)
Stars: Edward Asner, Anne Bancroft, Tom Bosley, Mel Brooks
Votes: 52
128.
Burke's Law (1963–1966)
Episode:
Who Killed Annie Foran?
(1964)
60 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Party girl Annie Foran is found strangled in the back seat of a customer's car at the exclusive restaurant Club Nova. Suspicion falls on her ex-boyfriend, baseball sensation Eddie Dineen, ... See full summary »
Director: Lewis Allen | Stars: Gene Barry, Gary Conway, Regis Toomey, Leon Lontoc
Votes: 52
129.
Johnny Staccato (1959–1960)
Episode:
Tempted
(1959)
30 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Fearing she is being followed, a beautiful blonde asks Johnny to accompany her as she delivers a valuable diamond necklace.
Director: Robert B. Sinclair | Stars: John Cassavetes, Elizabeth Montgomery, Eduardo Ciannelli, Fred Beir
Votes: 52
130.
Johnny Staccato (1959–1960)
Episode:
The Parents
(1959)
30 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A young couple who have sold their unborn baby to an unscrupulous baby broker ask Johnny to help them keep their baby.
Director: Robert B. Sinclair | Stars: John Cassavetes, Eduardo Ciannelli, Shirley Knight, Frank Dana
Votes: 52
131. The Elgin Hour (1954–1955)
60 min | Drama
A drama series that ran every other week, attracted top notch actors and actresses, and was broadcast from New York City.
Stars: John Cassavetes, William Redfield, Polly Bergen, E.G. Marshall
Votes: 51
132. Movies Are My Life (1978)
60 min | Documentary
First feature length documentary profile on the great filmmaker Martin Scorsese.
Director: Peter Hayden | Stars: Martin Scorsese, John Cassavetes, Jay Cocks, Brian De Palma
Votes: 51
133. Pursuit (1958–1959)
60 min | Drama
A short-lived anthology series, with a running theme. Each episode focused on a person or group that was being pursued. Charles Russell and Eva Wolas shared the role of the producer, while ... See full summary »
Stars: Joan Bennett, Dennis Hopper, Rip Torn, John Cassavetes
Votes: 50
134.
Johnny Staccato (1959–1960)
Episode:
Evil
(1959)
30 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Johnny investigates the popular new preacher at the mission who's taken the life savings of at least one elderly local woman.
Director: John Cassavetes | Stars: John Cassavetes, Alexander Scourby, Lloyd Corrigan, Elizabeth Patterson
Votes: 50
135.
The Lloyd Bridges Show (1962–1963)
Episode:
A Pair of Boots
(1962)
48 min | Drama
Adam Shepherd visits a Civil War museum commemorating the Centennial and is attracted to one of its artifacts, a pair of old boots. He imagines what the man who wore them felt during the ... See full summary »
Director: John Cassavetes | Stars: Lloyd Bridges, Royal Dano, Lawrence Tierney, John Marley
Votes: 49
136.
Johnny Staccato (1959–1960)
Episode:
Nature of the Night
(1959)
30 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The attacker in a local slasher spree against blonde women is Johnny's troubled friend Dave (Dean Stockwell). Johnny quickly suspects the truth.
Director: Boris Sagal | Stars: John Cassavetes, Dean Stockwell, Eduardo Ciannelli, Vladimir Sokoloff
Votes: 46
137. Appointment with Adventure (1955–1956)
30 min | Adventure, Drama
Filmed live each week, this program gave viewers a glimpse of drama and adventure from around the world and from the distant and not-so-distant past. Subjects of the weekly plays included ... See full summary »
Stars: Luis Van Rooten, Lin McCarthy, Joe Maross, Geraldine Brooks
Votes: 44
138.
Burke's Law (1963–1966)
Episode:
Who Killed Hamlet?
(1965)
60 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
A pretentious method actor is killed during a performance of "Hamlet".
Director: Don Weis | Stars: Gene Barry, Gary Conway, Regis Toomey, Leon Lontoc
Votes: 42
139.
Johnny Staccato (1959–1960)
Episode:
Viva, Paco!
(1959)
30 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
When a racketeer calls Johnny's friend a cowardly, womanizing Puerto Rican, Johnny goes to Spanish Harlem to prove Paco hasn't bailed on his community and biggest boxing match of his life.
Director: Jim Hogan | Stars: John Cassavetes, Eduardo Ciannelli, Jimmy Murphy, Miriam Colon
Votes: 42
140.
Burke's Law (1963–1966)
Episode:
Who Killed Don Pablo?
(1964)
60 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
A waxwork in a museum turns out not to be a waxwork at all - it's a corpse.
Director: Richard Kinon | Stars: Gene Barry, Gary Conway, Regis Toomey, Leon Lontoc
Votes: 41
141.
The Dick Cavett Show (1968–1988)
Episode:
John Cassavetes/Peter Falk/Ben Gazzara
(1970)
TV-PG | Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Dick Cavett, Bobby Rosengarden, John Cassavetes, Peter Falk
Votes: 41
142.
Johnny Staccato (1959–1960)
Episode:
Murder in Hi-Fi
(1959)
30 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Waldo is forced to hire an attractive woman to sing at his club.
Director: Bernard Girard | Stars: John Cassavetes, Bert Freed, Robert Carricart, Eduardo Ciannelli
Votes: 41
143. The Dick Clark Show (1958–1960)
TV-G | 60 min | Family, Music
Host Dick Clark introduces various musical guest stars, who perform their latest hit record.
Stars: Dick Clark, Jackie Wilson, Fabian, Bobby Rydell
Votes: 40
144. On the Block (1990)
R | 96 min | Drama
A stripper and a vice squad lieutenant become romantically involved in this contemporary drama set in the adult entertainment zone in 1980s Baltimore, Maryland.
Director: Steve Yeager | Stars: Marilyn Jones, Jerry Whiddon, Michael Gabel, Erika Bogren
Votes: 40
145.
Johnny Staccato (1959–1960)
Episode:
A Nice Little Town
(1960)
30 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A lady friend asks Johnny to find out who beat her brother to death. No one is investigating the crime in the small town because they think he was a traitor.
Director: Paul Henreid | Stars: John Cassavetes, Christine White, Rayford Barnes, John Eldredge
Votes: 39
146.
Johnny Staccato (1959–1960)
Episode:
Double Feature
(1960)
30 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Johnny is accused of a murder committed by a look-alike hit man.
Director: Richard Whorf | Stars: John Cassavetes, Eduardo Ciannelli, Bert Freed, John Marley
Votes: 38
147.
Johnny Staccato (1959–1960)
Episode:
Solomon
(1960)
30 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
High-profile attorney Solomon Bradshaw is desperate for a defense of his wealthy client Jessica Winthrop who is charged with murdering her husband. Bradshaw is utterly convinced of her ... See full summary »
Director: John Cassavetes | Stars: John Cassavetes, Cloris Leachman, Elisha Cook Jr., Ann Staunton
Votes: 38
148.
Johnny Staccato (1959–1960)
Episode:
The Poet's Touch
(1959)
30 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A young poet is jarred sober when his friends go too far and unintentionally kill a man. In the days that follow, Johnny investigates the poet's own disappearance.
Director: Robert Parrish | Stars: John Cassavetes, Mike Kellin, Steven Marlo, Ken Walken
Votes: 38
149.
Johnny Staccato (1959–1960)
Episode:
The Wild Reed
(1959)
30 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Johnny Staccato investigates an old college friend who is now playing a bad saxophone in a cheap joint.
Director: Boris Sagal | Stars: John Cassavetes, Harry Guardino, Olive Deering, J. Pat O'Malley
Votes: 38
150.
The Lloyd Bridges Show (1962–1963)
Episode:
My Daddy Can Lick Your Daddy
(1963)
22 min | Drama
An aging boxing champ is challenged to a title fight by his own son whom he hates.
Director: John Cassavetes | Stars: Lloyd Bridges, Gary Lockwood, Mary Murphy, Lelia Goldoni
Votes: 37