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1. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
The famous guest host stars in parodies and sketches created by the cast of this witty show.
Creator: Lorne Michaels | Stars: Don Pardo, Lenny Pickett, Darrell Hammond, Seth Meyers
Votes: 31,324
2. Dancing with the Stars (I) (2005– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Family, Game-Show, Music
U.S. reality show based on the British series "Strictly Come Dancing," where celebrities partner up with professional dancers and compete against each other in weekly elimination rounds to determine a winner.
Stars: Tom Bergeron, Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, Len Goodman
Votes: 7,771
3. All That (1994–2005)
TV-Y | 30 min | Comedy, Music
A combination sketch comedy/musical performance show in the tradition of "Saturday Night Live," this program starred a teenage cast and was targeted at younger viewers. The show featured a ... See full summary »
Creators: Brian Robbins, Michael Tollin | Stars: Amanda Bynes, Nick Cannon, Kenan Thompson, Kevin Kopelow
Votes: 4,884
4. In Living Color (1990–1994)
30 min | Comedy
The Wayans siblings present an African-American focused sketch comedy show.
Creator: Keenen Ivory Wayans | Stars: Keenen Ivory Wayans, Jim Carrey, Kelly Coffield Park, David Alan Grier
Votes: 6,835
5. The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family
Television show featuring skits by Carol Burnett and her comedy troupe.
Stars: Carol Burnett, Vicki Lawrence, Harvey Korman, Lyle Waggoner
Votes: 2,979
6. Chappelle's Show (2003–2006)
TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy, Music
Comedian Dave Chappelle hosts this sketch-comedy show that parodies many of the nuances of race and culture.
Creators: Neal Brennan, Dave Chappelle | Stars: Dave Chappelle, Donnell Rawlings, Neal Brennan, Rudy Rush
Votes: 31,264
7. Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (1954–1992)
Unrated | 120 min | Adventure, Biography, Drama
A Disney-produced anthology covering many different genres.
Stars: Walt Disney, Kevin Corcoran, Paul Frees, Clarence Nash
Votes: 990
8. Conan (2010– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Conan O'Brien and his co-host Andy Richter discuss current news topics and interview celebrities and personalities.
Creators: Conan O'Brien, Bruce W. Timm | Stars: Conan O'Brien, Andy Richter, Jimmy Vivino and the Basic Cable Band, Jimmy Vivino
Votes: 15,439
9. The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Kermit the Frog and his friends struggle to put on a weekly variety show.
Creator: Jim Henson | Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz
Votes: 13,016
10. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015– )
TV-PG | 62 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stephen Colbert takes over as host, executive producer and writer of THE LATE SHOW on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015. The comedy-variety-talk show will be broadcast five nights a week from the Ed Sullivan theater in New York.
Stars: Stephen Colbert, Jonathan Batiste, Stay Human, Donald Trump
Votes: 1,594
11. Laugh-In (1967–1973)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Musical
The original rapid fire sketch comedy show.
Creator: Digby Wolfe | Stars: Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Ruth Buzzi, Gary Owens
Votes: 1,343
12. America's Got Talent (2006– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Game-Show, Music, Reality-TV
A weekly talent competition where an array of performers -- from singers and dancers, to comedians and novelty acts -- vie for a $1 million cash prize.
Creators: Simon Cowell, Jason Raff, Ken Warwick | Stars: Nick Cannon, Howie Mandel, Sharon Osbourne, Piers Morgan
Votes: 6,337
13. So You Think You Can Dance (2005– )
60 min | Game-Show, Music, Reality-TV
Dancers skilled in everything from ballroom and ballet to salsa, jive, hip-hop and krumping, all compete to be named the best. Dancers must impress the judges with their moves and rigorous ... See full summary »
Creators: Simon Fuller, Nigel Lythgoe | Stars: Mark Thompson, Nigel Lythgoe, Cat Deeley, Mary Murphy
Votes: 8,843
14. Late Show with David Letterman (1993– )
60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
The Late Show with David Letterman is an hour-long weeknight comedy and talk-show broadcast by CBS from the Ed Sullivan Theater on Broadway in New York City.
Stars: David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Alan Kalter, Biff Henderson
Votes: 9,706
15. Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009– )
60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Comedian Jimmy Fallon hosts a late-night talk show.
Stars: Jimmy Fallon, The Roots, Steve Higgins, Bashir Salahuddin
Votes: 8,353
16. The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992–2014)
TV-14 | 62 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
After Johnny Carson's retirement from the show, Jay Leno stepped in as his permanent replacement. The format of the show has remained largely unchanged, consisting primarily of an opening ... See full summary »
Stars: Jay Leno, Kevin Eubanks, Edd Hall, Rickey Minor
Votes: 8,214
17. The Judy Garland Show (1963–1964)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Stars: Judy Garland, Jerry Van Dyke, Bradford Craig, Mel Tormé
Votes: 205
18. The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
105 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Host Johnny Carson performs comedy routines and chats with various celebrities.
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Skitch Henderson, Bob Hope
Votes: 1,853
19. 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, Andy Richter, Joel Godard, Max Weinberg
Votes: 12,940
20. Live Nude Comedy (2009– )
TV-MA | Comedy
A series that mixes stand-up comedy with burlesque dancers and sketches to make a hysterical, sexy variety show.
Stars: Shannon Elizabeth, Allison Kyler, Aurora Joly, Chris D'Elia
Votes: 73
21. The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2015)
TV-14 | 40 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Making a satire out of the entire Late Night Show concept Scotsman Craig Ferguson hosts his show with a robot skeleton and a "horse" as his sidekicks. The show features the stereotypical parts of a Late Show, but all in their own, raw way.
Stars: Craig Ferguson, Shadoe Stevens, Josh Robert Thompson, Joseph Bolter
Votes: 8,224
22. The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour (1971–1974)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Music
After a string of successful hit records, Sonny and Cher attempted to take the movie world by storm. After they failed in that attempt, they regrouped and refashioned, blossoming into a ... See full summary »
Creator: Chris Bearde | Stars: Sonny Bono, Cher, Ted Zeigler, Peter Cullen
Votes: 420
23. Britain's Got Talent (2007– )
Reality-TV
Amateur singers, dancers, comedians, magicians, ventriloquists and novelty acts perform for a live audience and a panel of three judges. If all three judges buzz them off they must stop their act.
Creators: Ken Warwick, Simon Cowell | Stars: Anthony McPartlin, Declan Donnelly, Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell
Votes: 2,150
24. The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Music
The classic prime time variety show most famous for its vaudeville acts and its rock music performances.
Stars: Ed Sullivan, Johnny Wayne, Frank Shuster, Jack Carter
Votes: 662
25. The Dean Martin Show (1965–1974)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music
Dean Martin hosts with several different celebrities that have several sketches of improv that breaks down comedy, race, and sex all at of the same time.
Stars: Dean Martin, Sandahl Bergman, Dom DeLuise, Bob Newhart
Votes: 690
26. The Lawrence Welk Show (1955–1982)
TV-G | 60 min | Family, Music
One of the most successful and fondly-remembered shows in TV history, "The Lawrence Welk Show" featured musical numbers and skits, with host Welk leading the band.
Stars: Lawrence Welk, Dick Dale, Myron Floren, Norma Zimmer
Votes: 280
27. Wonder Showzen (2005– )
TV-MA | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
An all-cynical, all-evil absurdist variety show that parodies the classic educational PBS shows of the 1970s, made up of old cartoons and educational films, children, and puppets from one's worst nightmares.
Creators: Vernon Chatman, John Lee | Stars: Vernon Chatman, John Lee, Alyson Levy, Evan Seligman
Votes: 2,994
28. The Benny Hill Show (1969–1989)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
A skit based show with Benny Hill, often containing smutty humour.
Stars: Benny Hill, Henry McGee, Jackie Wright, Bob Todd
Votes: 2,844
29. Independent Lens (1999– )
Documentary
Different celebrity host present a new independent documentary.
Stars: America Ferrera, Terrence Howard, Stanley Tucci, Mary-Louise Parker
Votes: 310
30. Flip (1970–1974)
60 min | Comedy, Music
One of the many variety shows available in the 1970s (along with Sonny and Cher, Captain and Tennille, Donny and Marie, etc). Hosted by black comic Flip Wilson, this show featured skits, ... See full summary »
Stars: Flip Wilson, Tim Conway, George Carlin, Redd Foxx
Votes: 493
31. The Red Skelton Hour (1951–1971)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy
Long-running weekly show that spotlighted legendary comedian and beloved TV clown, Red Skelton. Each show featured comedy skits, gags and vignettes starring Skelton and guest performers.
Stars: Red Skelton, David Rose and His Orchestra, Art Gilmore, Tom Hansen Dancers
Votes: 544
32. The Andy Williams Show (1962–1969)
60 min | Music
Having hosted summer programs for three seasons before this, Andy Williams' program finally became a regular, year-round show. In addition to Andy, the program also featured numbers by a ... See full summary »
Stars: Andy Williams, Jay Osmond, Merrill Osmond, Alan Osmond
Votes: 111
33. Late Night with David Letterman (1982–2013)
60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
David Letterman hosted this popular late-night comedy/talk-show. Often, Dave would go on location or to the phone lines to play pranks. Some famous features of the show include the "Top Ten... See full summary »
Stars: David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Elliott
Votes: 2,357
34. Donny and Marie (1976–1978)
60 min | Music
Long running variety show, featuring the brother-sister singing duo of Donny and Marie Osmond. The first season also featured all of the Osmond families, but Donny and Marie were obviously ... See full summary »
Creators: Marty Krofft, Sid Krofft | Stars: Donny Osmond, Marie Osmond, Paul Lynde, Bruce Kimmel
Votes: 207
35. The Sonny and Cher Show (1976–1977)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Cher and Sonny Bono starred in this quintessentially '70's TV comedy/variety show. Sonny and Cher's hit songs featured prominently on the show, as they would often sing and perform them ... See full summary »
Stars: Sonny Bono, Cher, Ted Zeigler, Chaz Bono
Votes: 254
36. Thousands Cheer (1943)
Passed | 125 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
Acrobat Eddie Marsh is in the army now. His first act is to become friendly with Kathryn Jones, the colonel's pretty daughter. Their romance hits a few snags, including disapproval from her... See full summary »
Writers: Paul Jarrico, Richard Collins | Director: George Sidney | Stars: Kathryn Grayson, Gene Kelly, Mary Astor, John Boles
Votes: 685
37. The Brady Bunch Variety Hour (1976– )
60 min | Comedy
The Brady family sings & dances, & performs comedy skits.
Stars: Florence Henderson, Robert Reed, Ann B. Davis, Maureen McCormick
Votes: 223
38. The Jackie Gleason Show (1966–1970)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Musical
Mr. Gleason's last weekly variety series, which alternated between regular variety hours with big name guest stars and musical remakes of old "Honeymooners" sketches.
Stars: Jackie Gleason, Johnny Olson, The June Taylor Dancers, Sammy Spear and His Orchestra
Votes: 149
39. The Porter Wagoner Show (1961–2015)
Comedy, Music
Porter Wagoner's long-running musical variety show that launched the career of Dolly Parton.
Stars: Porter Wagoner, Speck Rhodes, Mack Magaha, Don Howser
Votes: 41
40. This Is the Army (1943)
121 min | Comedy, Musical, War
In WWI dancer Jerry Jones stages an all-soldier show on Broadway, called Yip Yip Yaphank. Wounded in the war, he becomes a producer. In WWII his son Johnny Jones, who was before his ... See full summary »
Writers: Casey Robinson, Claude Binyon | Director: Michael Curtiz | Stars: George Murphy, Joan Leslie, George Tobias, Alan Hale
Votes: 693
41. Bizarre (1980–1985)
25 min | Comedy
A half hour sketch comedy show that is not politically correct (it was made in the early 1980's). It's not uncommon to see women in their underwear doing whatever is necessary to get a ... See full summary »
Creators: Bob Einstein, Allan Blye | Stars: John Byner, George Allen, Tanya Boyd, Richard Dawson
Votes: 261
42. The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950–1955)
60 min | Comedy, Romance
This was a Colgate sponsored Comedy hour that featured many notable Comedians and Entertainers of the era as Guest Stars.
Creator: Fred Hamilton | Stars: Jerry Lewis, Dean Martin, Al Goodman, Eddie Cantor
Votes: 356
43. The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (1967–1970)
60 min | Comedy
The Smothers Brothers host a comedy variety that would become notorious for its topical satirical humor.
Stars: Tom Smothers, Dick Smothers, Pat Paulsen, Peter Cullen
Votes: 574
44. Sha Na Na (1977– )
30 min | Comedy, Music
A comedy variety show featuring the retro rock and roll group.
Stars: Sha-Na-Na, Suze Lanier-Bramlett, Milton Berle, Frank Gorshin
Votes: 173
45. The Bob Hope Show (1952– )
60 min | Comedy, Family
Stars: Bob Hope, Les Brown, Janis Paige, Jerry Colonna
Votes: 121
46. Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters (1980–1982)
60 min | Music
Country music-variety series starring country superstar Barbara Mandrell and her sisters, Louise and Irlene.
Stars: Barbara Mandrell, Louise Mandrell, Irlene Mandrell, Ken Grant
Votes: 84
47. The Richard Pryor Show (1977– )
60 min | Comedy
An American comedy series hosted by comedian Richard Pryor
Stars: Richard Pryor, Jimmy Martinez, Edie McClurg, Robin Williams
Votes: 249
48. The Hollywood Palace (1964–1970)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Various guest hosts present a musical variety show.
Stars: Bing Crosby, Milton Berle, Jimmy Durante, Sid Caesar
Votes: 133
49. The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (2009–2010)
TV-14 | 62 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Opening monologues, sketches, celebrity interviews, and musical performances are commonly featured.
Stars: Conan O'Brien, Andy Richter, Jerry Vivino, Jimmy Vivino
Votes: 5,132
50. Criss Angel Mindfreak (2005– )
30 min | Reality-TV
Criss Angel shows us a new way of magic. He shows that doing magic, is not only making some good tricks on TV. He's kicking ass! Watch this mind master doing his magic all around the world.... See full summary »
Creator: Criss Angel | Stars: Criss Angel, Andrew Gerard Henderson, Banachek, Luigi Francis Shorty Rossi
Votes: 2,251