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1. 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: 3,684
2. Ocean's Eleven (1960)
Approved | 127 min | Comedy, Crime, Music
Danny Ocean gathers a group of his World War II compatriots to pull off the ultimate Las Vegas heist. Together the eleven friends plan to rob five Las Vegas casinos in one night.
Director: Lewis Milestone | Stars: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford
Votes: 25,287 | Gross: $12.32M
3. A Face in the Crowd (1957)
Approved | 126 min | Drama, Music
A female radio reporter turns a folk-singing drifter into a powerful media star.
Director: Elia Kazan | Stars: Andy Griffith, Patricia Neal, Anthony Franciosa, Walter Matthau
Votes: 17,250
4. The Reckoning (2003)
R | 112 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A priest on the lam takes up with a traveling band of actors, who then discover a murder has occurred and try to solve it by recreating the crime in a play.
Director: Paul McGuigan | Stars: Willem Dafoe, Paul Bettany, Marián Aguilera, Trevor Steedman
Votes: 6,415 | Gross: $0.26M
5. The Real Cancun (2003)
R | 96 min | Documentary
Sixteen American college students drink, flirt, fight and canoodle during their Spring Break vacation in Cancun, Mexico.
Director: Rick de Oliveira | Stars: Benjamin Fletcher, Nicole Frilot, Roxanne Frilot, David Ingber
Votes: 3,949 | Gross: $3.71M
6. Thank God You're Here (2006–2023)
60 min | Comedy, Game-Show
An improvisational comedy series in which a celebrity performer is dressed up in costume before passing through a door into a room where they are welcomed with the phrase "Thank God you're here."
Stars: Nicola Parry, Heidi Arena, Tom Gleisner, Ed Kavalee
Votes: 1,294
7. Mia madre (2015)
R | 106 min | Drama
Margherita, a director in the middle of an existential crisis, has to deal with the inevitable and still unacceptable loss of her mother.
Director: Nanni Moretti | Stars: Margherita Buy, John Turturro, Giulia Lazzarini, Nanni Moretti
Votes: 7,773 | Gross: $0.30M
8. High Road (2011)
R | 87 min | Comedy
A drug-dealer goes cross country with a group of roadies to deliver or else a group of gangsters will kill him.
Director: Matt Walsh | Stars: James Pumphrey, Abby Elliott, Dylan O'Brien, Lizzy Caplan
Votes: 1,817
9. Enter Laughing (1967)
Passed | 112 min | Comedy, Romance
A young would-be actor seeks his first break.
Director: Carl Reiner | Stars: José Ferrer, Shelley Winters, Elaine May, Jack Gilford
Votes: 732
10. Tears of Steel (2012)
12 min | Short, Sci-Fi
He just wanted to be awesome in space.
Director: Ian Hubert | Stars: Derek de Lint, Sergio Hasselbaink, Rogier Schippers, Vanja Rukavina
Votes: 1,485
11. UCB Comedy Originals (2007–2020)
Short, Comedy
UCB Comedy is the home for Sketch and Short Films from the Upright Citizens Brigade.
Stars: Dan Hodapp, Avery Monsen, Matt Besser, Jonathan Marballi
Votes: 95
12. The UCB Show (2016–2017)
TV-PG | Comedy
A weekly variety showcase for the best sketch, characters and stand-up homegrown at the UCB Theatres in LA and NYC. Hosted by Upright Citizens Brigade co-founders Matt Besser, Amy Poehler, ... See full summary »
Stars: Ian Roberts, Matt Besser, Amy Poehler, Matt Walsh
Votes: 94
13. On the Spot (2003)
30 min | Comedy
Only Half a script and the audience makes up the rest and when you hear that bell the person who ever just said the last line has to make up a completely new one "On the Spot"
Stars: Jeff Bryan Davis, Jordan Black, Arden Myrin, Erinn Hayes
Votes: 53
14. Consider Your Verdict (1961–1964)
60 min | Drama
Based on a successful radio drama which ran 312 episodes between 1958-1960. The novelty of this programme, which featured a different court case each episode, was that scripts were only ... See full summary »
Stars: George Fairfax, Kenrick Hudson, Wyn Roberts, John Ross
Votes: 19
15. Upright Citizens Brigade: Asssscat (2008 TV Special)
Unrated | 61 min | Comedy
Beginning with a suggestion from the audience, guest monologists tell true stories that kick off a series of high octane improvised sketches. From medical marijuana to embarrassing sexual ... See full summary »
Director: Eric Cochran | Stars: Matt Besser, Amy Poehler, Ian Roberts, Matt Walsh
Votes: 265
16. Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon (2016)
Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary
The story of the Del Close Marathon in New York City, a celebration of improv comedy, Del Close, and the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater.
Director: Todd G. Bieber | Stars: Andrew Alexander, Anthony Atamanuik, Claire Ayoub, Matt Besser
Votes: 37
17. Gallagher: Messin' Up Texas (1998 TV Special)
50 min | Documentary
In this 1998 comedy special, Gallagher gets a lot of help! The props are all children's toys he can't quite seem to work. But have no fear, the Sledge-O-Matic makes it's presence known.
Star: Gallagher
Votes: 29
18. Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage (1983)
Not Rated | 83 min | Comedy, Documentary
A compilation of out-takes from the movies.
Directors: Ron Blackman, Bruce Goldstein, Stanley Sheff | Stars: Gig Young, Bud Abbott, Walter Abel, Katharine Alexander
Votes: 212
19. Stage Struck (1950)
Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short
Half-Pint, a stage-struck baby circus elephant, is forever getting into and messing up somebody's act. Although the ringmaster thinks he is too young to perform, Half-Pint cannot resist the... See full summary »
Director: Mannie Davis
Votes: 11
20. UCB Live! (2012–2014)
Comedy
Stars: Lauren Adams, Benjamin Apple, Anthony Atamanuik, Jeremy Bent
21. The History Lesson (2010)
10 min | Short, Comedy, Drama
It's the big day of the oral presentations in Sam's fourth grade social studies class, and he has five minutes to come up with something to say.
Director: Bereket Tekeste | Stars: Dawson Holder, Aria Whitney, Amelia Turner, Joel Barton
Votes: 9
22. Information Please: Series 1, No. 9 (1940)
Approved | 11 min | Short
The ninth entry, based on the radio program, of the 1940-41 production season (RKO production number 24201) finds the regular panel staff---Oscar Levant, Franklin P. Adams and John Kiewan--... See full summary »
Director: Frank P. Donovan | Stars: Clifton Fadiman, Elmer Davis, John Kieran, Franklin P. Adams
23. Never Before, Never Again: Behind the Scenes of Asssscat (2013)
10 min | Documentary, Short, Comedy
For the first time, audiences get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into NYC's famed improv show by UCB: Asssscat. (Featuring Amy Poehler, Horatio Sanz, Zach Woods, Janeane Garofalo)
Director: Todd G. Bieber | Stars: Janeane Garofalo, Amy Poehler, Horatio Sanz, Zach Woods
Votes: 7
24. Gu'skelov de kom (2007 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy, Game-Show
The funny host Mads Vangsø, says: "Gu'skelov DE kom", and goes for a trip down at the "Memory lane", and clicks back to some of the autumns greatest performances in the entertainment show Gu'skelov du kom (2006).
Director: Mads M. Nielsen | Stars: Dina Al-Erhayem, Bettina Aller, Trine Appel, Charlotte Sachs Bostrup
25. The Toppanos (1958–1959)
15 min | Comedy, Music
This series aired on 8:30AM on weekdays, and presented a mix of music and comedy, along with a dog sock puppet named Jazza.
Stars: Peggy Mortimer, Enzo Toppano
26. Information Please: Series 3, No. 1 (1941)
Approved | 9 min | Short
In the first of the third (1941-42 season) RKO series of shorts based on the popular radio program, Information Please, noted foreign correspondent John Gunther joins regular panel member ... See full summary »
Director: Frank P. Donovan | Stars: Clifton Fadiman, Franklin P. Adams, John Gunther, Oscar Levant
27. Men's Group: Coffee Table Rough Edit (2008 Video)
16 min | Short, Drama
Stars: Grant Dodwell, Paul Gleeson, Steve Le Marquand, Don Reid
28. Contender: Mastering the Method (2001 Video)
25 min | Documentary, Short
An in-depth analysis and celebration of the famous "I coulda been a contender" scene between Marlon Brando and Rod Steiger in the classic film "On the Waterfront".
Director: David Naylor | Stars: James Lipton, Jeff Young, Patricia Bosworth, Rod Steiger
Votes: 52
29. Men's Group: Initial Improvisations (2008 Video)
10 min | Short, Drama
Stars: Grant Dodwell, Paul Gleeson, Steve Le Marquand, Don Reid
30. On the Cusp, Off the Cuff (2012)
55 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy
A sociologist and improv comedian, filmmaker Nate Dern follows five aspiring comedians hoping to make it onto a house team at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. Since its founding in ... See full summary »
Director: Nate Dern | Stars: J.D. Amato, Will Hines, Anthony King, Allie Kokesh
Votes: 9
31. Gu'skelov du kom (2006– )
60 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Danish version of the Australian game-show "Thank God You're Here".
Stars: Mads Vangsø, Sebastian Dorset, Søs Egelind, Hella Joof
Votes: 25
32. We Cause Scenes (2013)
Not Rated | 86 min | Documentary, Comedy
The extraordinary story of a group of twenty-somethings who seized the streets of New York, transforming the meaning of comedy, performance and art through forming 'Improv Everywhere,' a prank collective ten years in the making.
Director: Matt Adams | Stars: Charlie Todd, Ben Folds, Daniel Berman, Milo Finch
Votes: 258
33. D4WH - A Doctor Who podcast (2020 Podcast Series)
Comedy, Sci-Fi
Two comedians discuss Doctor Who. Join hardcore NuWho fan, Adam O'Sullivan, and just hardcore, hardcore fan, Nicchia Schutt, as they review Classic and New TV episodes, Big Finish audio ... See full summary »
34.
The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(1967)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family
Carol's series premiere guest is Jim Nabors. Highlights of this inaugural edition include: a "V.I.P." interview with Shirley Dimple; Jim and Carol as two misfit skiers in "The Ski Lodge"; ... See full summary »
Director: Clark Jones | Stars: Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner
Votes: 139
35.
The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode:
Eddie Albert and Jonathan Winters
(1967)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family
Carol and Sis sketch centers around Roger and Carol having surprise visitors - old friends whose names they cannot remember.
Director: Clark Jones | Stars: Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner
Votes: 131
36.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
The Kleebob Card Game
(1950)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy
A door-to-door book salesman finds Gracie to be a tough customer; George and Harry try to get out of going to the movies by teaching their wives a confusing card game they invented for that purpose called "Kleebob."
Director: Ralph Levy | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Bill Goodwin, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 98
37.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
The Property Tax Assessor
(1950)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy
George Burns delivers a monologue on how he met Gracie while she bollixes the tax assessor and frustrates George and Harry with their football knowledge.
Director: Ralph Levy | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Bill Goodwin, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 65
38.
The Red Skelton Hour (1951–1971)
Episode:
Freddie the Singer
(1959)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
Stars: Red Skelton, Barbara Clark, Rita D'Amico, David Rose and His Orchestra
39.
The Red Skelton Hour (1951–1971)
Episode:
Deadeye and the Magician
(1960)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
Director: Seymour Berns | Stars: Red Skelton, David Rose and His Orchestra, Art Gilmore, Ray Kellogg
40.
The Jack Benny Program (1950–1965)
Episode:
New Years Day, 1956
(1956)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy
Essentially a filmed radio show, a few chairs and a microphone on a stage, Jack and company re-create what was a tradition on his radio show, a skit where "Old Year" packs up and moves out and "New Year" moves in.
Director: Ralph Levy | Stars: Jack Benny, Don Wilson, Red Sanders, Duffy Daugherty
Votes: 34
41.
Toon in with Me (2021– )
Episode:
Fantastic Friday #15
(2022)
TV-PG | Animation, Comedy
It's another Fan-tastic Friday.
Director: Mike Schmiedeler | Stars: Bill Leff, Kevin Fleming, Leila Gorstein, Oscar
42.
Marge and Jeff (1953– )
Episode:
Day in Town
(1954)
15 min | Comedy, Family
Jeff buys tickets to a Cinerama film.
Director: Leonard Valenta | Stars: Jess Cain, Marge Greene, Dick Stark
43.
Marge and Jeff (1953– )
Episode:
Bongo Board
(1954)
15 min | Comedy, Family
Director: Leonard Valenta | Stars: Jess Cain, Marge Greene, Dick Stark
44.
Marge and Jeff (1953– )
Episode:
Doom Day
(1953)
15 min | Comedy, Family
Marge is having a bad day.
Director: Leonard Valenta | Stars: Jess Cain, Marge Greene, Dick Stark
45.
Marge and Jeff (1953– )
Episode:
Freckle Remover
(1954)
15 min | Comedy, Family
Marge is going to be in an ad for freckle remover.
Director: Leonard Valenta | Stars: Jess Cain, Marge Greene, Dick Stark
46.
Marge and Jeff (1953– )
Episode:
Glitter Day
(1954)
15 min | Comedy, Family
Marge decides to put glitter on everything in the apartment.
Director: Leonard Valenta | Stars: Jess Cain, Marge Greene, Dick Stark
47.
Marge and Jeff (1953– )
Episode:
Handwriting Analysis
(1954)
15 min | Comedy, Family
Marge has bought a book about handwriting analysis.
Director: Leonard Valenta | Stars: Jess Cain, Marge Greene, Dick Stark
48.
Marge and Jeff (1953– )
Episode:
How to Play Scrabble
(1954)
15 min | Comedy, Family
Marge and Jeff play scrabble, but both cheat.
Director: Leonard Valenta | Stars: Jess Cain, Marge Greene, Dick Stark
49.
Marge and Jeff (1953– )
Episode:
Jeff Grows a Mustache
(1954)
15 min | Comedy, Family
Jeff grows a mustache, which Marge dislikes.
Director: Leonard Valenta | Stars: Jess Cain, Marge Greene, Dick Stark
50.
Marge and Jeff (1953– )
Episode:
Jeff Still Away - Marge Reads Scary Book
(1954)
15 min | Comedy, Family
Marge reads a murder mystery and gets scared.
Director: Leonard Valenta | Stars: Jess Cain, Marge Greene, Dick Stark