TV: 1950s
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1. Meet Corliss Archer (1954– )
30 min | Comedy
Pert blond teenager Corliss Archer must balance her life at school, her lovable but goofy boyfriend Dexter and her well-meaning but clueless parents.
Stars: Ann Baker, Mary Brian, John Eldredge, Robert Ellis
Votes: 71
2. Racket Squad (1950–1953)
30 min | Crime, Drama
This series dramatizes confidence games which fall under the jurisdiction of Captain John Braddock.
Stars: Reed Hadley, Hugh Beaumont, Keith Richards, Griff Barnett
Votes: 154
3. The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952–1966)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Ozzie and Harriet Nelson raise their two sons Ricky and David. As the sons age, they experience teenage dating problems, marriage and careers.
Stars: Ozzie Nelson, Harriet Nelson, Ricky Nelson, David Nelson
Votes: 1,602
4. Lawman (1958–1962)
30 min | Western
This is the story of Marshal Dan Troop of Laramie, Wyoming, and his Deputy Johnny McKay, an orphan Troop took under his wing.
Stars: John Russell, Peter Brown, Peggie Castle, Emile Avery
Votes: 967
5. 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: 281
6. The Eve Arden Show (1957–1958)
30 min | Comedy
A widowed mother tries to support herself and her twin daughters.
Stars: Eve Arden, Allyn Joslyn, Gail Stone, Karen Green
Votes: 57
7. The Gale Storm Show: Oh! Susanna (1956–1960)
30 min | Comedy
Gale Storm stars in this American sitcom about Susanna Pomery, a cruise director for an ocean liner that travels the world.
Stars: Gale Storm, Zasu Pitts, Roy Roberts, James Fairfax
Votes: 229
8. Navy Log (1955–1958)
30 min | History, War
Showed featured dramatic reenactments of true Naval events taken from the files of the Defense Department. The episodes generally featured little known actors although better known performers sometimes hosted.
Stars: Robert Carson, Robert Shayne, George Conrad, Joel Smith
Votes: 135
9. TV Reader's Digest (1955–1956)
30 min | Drama
Family-oriented stories from the pages of "Reader's Digest" were dramatized on film.
Stars: Hugh Reilly, Gene Raymond, Richard Reeves, Helen Mowery
Votes: 61
10. The Alcoa Hour (1955–1957)
60 min | Drama
This live series featured adaptations of other works (novels, plays, et cetera) plus original works for the show. It was primarily dramas, but a few musicals also were presented. The show ... See full summary »
Stars: Luis Van Rooten, Robert Emhardt, Loïs Bolton, Robert Dryden
Votes: 98
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: 1,646
12. The Life of Riley (1953–1958)
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.
Stars: William Bendix, Marjorie Reynolds, Wesley Morgan, Tom D'Andrea
Votes: 443
13. The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show (1956–1961)
30 min | Comedy, Music
Hosted by Tennessee Ernie Ford, the likeable singer, comedian, entertainer received his own variety show sponsored by the Ford Motor Company which gave Ernie the venue to entertain millions... See full summary »
Stars: Tennessee Ernie Ford, The Top Twenty, The Voices of Walter Schumann, Cliff Arquette
Votes: 69
14. The Gulf Playhouse (1952–1953)
30 min | Drama
This live show was seen through the "eye" of the camera. The actors in each episode would talk to the camera as if it were a person.
Stars: James Westerfield, Mildred Dunnock, Henry Jones, Eddie Bracken
Votes: 35
15. Climax! (1954–1958)
Unrated | 60 min | Drama
This was an anthology series that presented a different story and different set of characters on each episode. It ran from 1954 to 1958 and featured Casino Royale of James Bond fame, which led to two theatrical movies of the same name.
Stars: William Lundigan, Art Gilmore, Mary Costa, Michael Rennie
Votes: 259
16. Zane Grey Theatre (1956–1961)
TV-PG | 25 min | Western
An anthology based (earlier more so than later) on the novels and stories of Zane Grey. Dick Powell was often the star, as well as the host.
Stars: Dick Powell, Walter Sande, Denver Pyle, Bill Erwin
Votes: 582
17. Studio 57 (1954–1958)
30 min | Drama, Family
This dramatic anthology series went into open syndication when the DuMont Television Network ceased operations.
Stars: Joel Aldrich, Tim Graham, Jean Byron, Marguerite Chapman
Votes: 244
18. 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
19. The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse (1953–1955)
30 min | Drama
An anthology series with episodes split between comedies and drama. Anita Colby and Arlene Dahl shared hosting duties the first season that was originally filmed live but switched to film. ... See full summary »
Stars: Polly Bergen, Arlene Dahl, Anita Colby, Dorothy Green
Votes: 65
20. The Mask (1954– )
60 min | Drama, Crime
Stars: Gary Merrill, William Prince, Kathleen Maguire, Brian Keith
Votes: 25
21. Campbell Summer Soundstage (1952–1954)
30 min | Drama
A Friday night series lasting 2 seasons, of 30 minute playlets, interrupted by cute ads on the value of eating canned soup.
Stars: Georgann Johnson, Parker Fennelly, James Dean, Don Hanmer
Votes: 40
22. The Motorola Television Hour (1953–1954)
60 min | Drama
Motorola Hour was one of many anthology series in the 1950's. It aired every other week on ABC, featuring top ranked talent in original scripts and well known stories.
Stars: Cedric Hardwicke, Jane Wyatt, Patricia Smith, Jack Palance
Votes: 41
23. 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
24. 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
25. Eye Witness (1953– )
30 min | Drama
Live dramatic-anthology emphasizing supernatural and strange twists of fate. Each show had a different host who would appear at the beginning of the show; this host would then appear on the... See full summary »
Stars: Lee Bowman, Eva Marie Saint, Brian Keith, Nita Talbot
26. Suspense (1949–1954)
25 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
Live plays featuring people who were in dangerous and threatening situations.
Stars: Rex Marshall, Robert Emhardt, Robert H. Harris, John Baragrey
Votes: 357
27. Police Story (1952– )
30 min | Crime, Drama
This live program consisted of dramatic incidents drawn from actual police files around the country.
Stars: Norman Rose, James Gregory, Brian Keith, Ross Martin
Votes: 22
28. Tales of Tomorrow (1951–1953)
TV-G | 25 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
"Tales of Tomorrow" was a hosted science fiction anthology series running from 1951 until 1953.
Stars: Leslie Nielsen, Cameron Prud'Homme, Edgar Stehli, Theo Goetz
Votes: 455
29. Shadow of the Cloak (1951–1952)
30 min | Action, Drama, Mystery
Peter House was an agent for International Security Intelligence in this live spy series.
Stars: Helmut Dantine, Boris Aplon, Joe Silver, Judson Pratt
30. Jane Wyman Presents the Fireside Theatre (1955–1958)
30 min | Drama
An anthology series hosted by Jane Wyman.
Stars: Jane Wyman, Paul Bryar, Tim Graham, Simon Scott
Votes: 70
31. Strange Stories (1956)
30 min
Stars: Edward Arnold, Marguerite Chapman, Charles Coburn, Spring Byington
Votes: 17
32. Crusader (1955–1956)
30 min | Drama
In revenge for the Communist government in Poland having sent his mother to a concentration camp where she died, Matt Anders devotes himself to freeing others from totalitarian countries.
Stars: Brian Keith, Edwin Reimers, Arthur Space, Leon Askin
Votes: 46
33. Lux Video Theatre (1950–1959)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Live dramatic shows featuring Hollywood stars, adaptations of motion pictures, and a host accompanying. The host would introduce each act, and would conduct an interview with the stars at the end of the play.
Stars: Ken Carpenter, Jay Jackson, Otto Kruger, Gordon MacRae
Votes: 152
34. The Box Brothers (1956– )
30 min | Comedy
The two Box brothers are polar opposites who run a photography studio in San Francisco. Gilly is the shy retiring sibling while excitable Harvey is domineering. Harvey dates self assured Margaret while Gilly's girl is quiet Marilee.
Stars: Gale Gordon, Bob Sweeney, Nancy Hadley, Barbara Billingsley
Votes: 11
35. The Ford Television Theatre (1952–1957)
30 min | Drama
This show started in New York City, with Broadway actors and actresses. It then moved to Hollywood, California, where Hollywood actors and actresses headed the cast.
Stars: Philip Carey, Laraine Day, Willis Bouchey, Thomas Mitchell
Votes: 276
36. Wire Service (1956–1957)
60 min | Drama
Adventures of three globetrotting reporters working for an international wire service.
Stars: Dane Clark, George Brent, Mercedes McCambridge, Murray Hamilton
Votes: 43
37. Rawhide (1959–1965)
TV-PG | 50 min | Western
Gil Favor is trail boss of a continuous cattle drive. He is assisted by Rowdy Yates. The crew runs into characters and adventures along the way.
Stars: Clint Eastwood, Paul Brinegar, Steve Raines, Eric Fleming
Votes: 4,595
38. Laramie (1959–1963)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
In the 1870s Wyoming Territory, Slim Sherman and his 14-year-old brother Andy try to hang on to their ranch after their father's death.
Stars: Robert Fuller, John Smith, Spring Byington, Dennis Holmes
Votes: 1,478
39. The Untouchables (1959–1963)
50 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Special Agent Eliot Ness and his elite team of incorruptable agents battle organized crime in 1930s Chicago.
Stars: Robert Stack, Walter Winchell, Nicholas Georgiade, Paul Picerni
Votes: 3,073
40. 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: 19,313
41. Wagon Train (1957–1965)
TV-PG | 75 min | Western
Stories of the journeys of a wagon train as it leaves post-Civil War Missouri on its way to California through the plains, deserts, and Rocky Mountains.
Stars: Frank McGrath, Terry Wilson, Robert Horton, John McIntire
Votes: 3,746
42. 77 Sunset Strip (1958–1964)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Stu Bailey and Jeff Spencer are the wisecracking, womanizing private-detective heroes of this Warner Brothers drama.
Stars: Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Edd Byrnes, Roger Smith, Jacqueline Beer
Votes: 1,634
43. Conflict (1956–1957)
60 min | Drama
This anthology series focused on characters at odds or having struggles in life. Alternating with Warner Brothers westerns, the episodes were set in various centuries and different casts.
Stars: Gig Young, Rex Reason, Will Hutchins, James Garner
Votes: 37
44. Cheyenne (1955–1963)
TV-G | 60 min | Western
After the Civil War, nomadic adventurer Cheyenne Bodie roamed the West looking for fights, bad guys to beat up, and women. His job changed from episode to episode.
Stars: Clint Walker, Clyde Howdy, Chuck Hicks, Lane Chandler
Votes: 2,021
45. Sugarfoot (1957–1961)
60 min | Western
Correspondence-school law graduate Tom Brewster travels west to seek his fortune. Unfortunately, his "cowboy" abilities leave a lot to be desired and earn him the nickname "Sugarfoot", which is one step lower than a "Tenderfoot".
Stars: Will Hutchins, Charles Fredericks, Gil Perkins, Don 'Red' Barry
Votes: 456
46. Have Gun - Will Travel (1957–1963)
Approved | 25 min | Western
The adventures of a gentlemanly gunfighter-for-hire.
Stars: Richard Boone, Kam Tong, Hal Needham, Stewart East
Votes: 3,323
47. Five Fingers (1959–1960)
60 min | Drama
Victor Sebastian is a successful undercover agent based in Europe. Victor's cover is as a talent agent for singer Simone Genet, who is later a romantic interest. Victor is often aided by his contact, Robertson.
Stars: David Hedison, Luciana Paluzzi, Paul Burke, Michael Romanoff
Votes: 61
48. Armchair Theatre (1956–1974)
60 min | Drama
This show was a British television drama anthology series of single plays that ran on the ITV network from 1956 to 1974. It was originally produced by Associated British Corporation, and from mid-1968 by Thames Television.
Stars: Harry H. Corbett, Paul Whitsun-Jones, Billie Whitelaw, Neil McCallum
Votes: 244
49. The George Sanders Mystery Theater (1957– )
30 min | Mystery
Thirty minute mystery drama series hosted by George Sanders.
Stars: George Sanders, Don Haggerty, Paul Harber, Toni Gerry
Votes: 28
50. Playhouse 90 (1956–1961)
90 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Of the many anthology series, this is considered the most ambitious with outstanding talent in front of the camera. Attracting top ranked directors and scripts, it was often filmed live including the entire first season.
Stars: Richard Joy, Paul Lambert, Helen Kleeb, Charles Bickford
Votes: 419
51. Armstrong Circle Theatre (1950–1963)
60 min | Drama
Documentary dramas, plays that were based on true stories, were the forte of Armstrong Circle Theater. Many movie actors and actresses got their start here.
Stars: Douglas Edwards, Sandy Becker, Bob Sherry, John Cameron Swayze
Votes: 123
52. Celebrity Playhouse (1955–1956)
30 min | Drama
Stars: Angela Lansbury, Scott Brady, Howard Duff, Sylvia Sidney
Votes: 42
53. Crossroads (1955–1957)
30 min | Drama
The anthology series dramatized the lives of clergymen of all faiths and the problems they faced in both their professional and personal lives.
Stars: Ray Teal, Robert Carson, Frank J. Scannell, Douglass Dumbrille
Votes: 92
54. Damon Runyon Theater (1955–1956)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
An anthology, the episodes of which were based mostly on the original short stories of Daymon Runyan.
Stars: Donald Woods, Wally Vernon, Allen Jenkins, Clegg Hoyt
Votes: 47
55. Death Valley Days (1952–1970)
TV-PG | 25 min | Western
Western stories and legends based, and filmed, in and around Death Valley, California. One of the longest-running Western series, originating on radio in the 1930s. The continuing sponsor was "20 Mule Team" Borax, a product formerly mined in Death Valley.
Stars: Stanley Andrews, Robert Taylor, Ronald Reagan, Dale Robertson
Votes: 1,043
56. Four Star Playhouse (1952–1956)
30 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
This show featured four rotating stars, Charles Boyer, David Niven, Ida Lupino, and Dick Powell in individual episodes consisting of everything from comedy to drama.
Stars: David Niven, Dick Powell, Charles Boyer, Ida Lupino
Votes: 242
57. General Electric Theater (1953–1962)
TV-G | 30 min | Drama
An American anthology series, with a new episode and different actors and actresses each week. Hosted by Ronald Reagan, the series was sponsored by General Electric's Department of Public Relations.
Stars: Ronald Reagan, Don Herbert, Nancy Reagan, Lee Marvin
Votes: 431
58. Goodyear Playhouse (1951–1957)
60 min | Drama
The show featured original plays plus plays adapted from works.
Stars: Walter Matthau, David White, Constance Ford, Kim Stanley
Votes: 111
59. I Led 3 Lives (1953–1956)
30 min | Drama
Herbert Philbrick's covert life as an FBI spy within the Communist underground, his dual existence fraught with constant peril and the challenge of keeping his espionage activities hidden from family and friends.
Stars: Richard Carlson, John Zaremba, Virginia Stefan, Ed Hinton
Votes: 166
60. Inner Sanctum (1954)
27 min | Horror, Mystery
"Inner Sanctum" was a hosted horror and mystery anthology series hosted by Paul McGrath, and later by House Jameson as "Your Host".
Stars: Paul McGrath, House Jameson, Warren Stevens, Edward Binns
Votes: 65
61. Justice (1954–1956)
30 min | Drama
Dramatic show based on cases tried by lawyers of the Legal Aid Society of New York City.
Stars: William Prince, Westbrook Van Voorhis, Gary Merrill, Dane Clark
Votes: 23
62. Kings Row (1955–1956)
60 min | Drama
Stars: Jack Kelly, Natalie Wood, Robert Horton, Victor Jory
Votes: 37
63. Lights Out (1946–1952)
30 min | Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi
"Lights Out" was a US narrated horror short story series.
Stars: Frank Gallop, Jack La Rue, Mercer McLeod, Leslie Nielsen
Votes: 204
64. The Danny Thomas Show (1953–1965)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Danny is a New York entertainer. Between his co-stars at the nightclub where he performs and his wife and kids, he has dilemmas galore, which he somehow manages to resolve and still laugh.
Stars: Danny Thomas, Rusty Hamer, Marjorie Lord, Angela Cartwright
Votes: 1,239
65. Masterpiece Playhouse (1950– )
60 min | Drama
Stars: Hurd Hatfield, Walter Abel, Muriel Hutchison, Margaret Phillips
Votes: 11
66. Mr. District Attorney (1954–1955)
30 min | Drama
Based on the popular radio show that lasted from 1939 through 1951. The initial TV version (1951-'52) was staged as a live bi-weekly series and rebooted in 1954. The District Attorney of Los Angeles 'protects' the people.
Stars: David Brian, Jackie Loughery, Stuart Nedd, Russ Conway
Votes: 31
67. Omnibus (1952–1961)
55 min | Drama, History, Music
Omnibus was a television program that sought to provide the best of what television could provide as the highest common denominator of intellectual curiosity and interest. This level of programing excellence has not been achieved again.
Stars: Alistair Cooke, Leonard Bernstein, Joseph N. Welch, Helen Hayes
Votes: 218
68. The Bullwinkle Show (1959–1963)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Rocky, a plucky flying squirrel and Bullwinkle, a bumbling but lovable moose, have a series of ongoing adventures.
Stars: Bill Scott, June Foray, Paul Frees, Edward Everett Horton
Votes: 4,582
69. Schlitz Playhouse (1951–1959)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Originally billed as "Playhouse of the Stars" this long running anthology series was originally presented live from New York City. Irene Dunne was briefly the hostess in 1952, and the show frequently used Broadway performers in classic stories.
Stars: James Mason, Irene Dunne, Robert Paige, Walter Coy
Votes: 338
70. Sea Hunt (1958–1961)
30 min | Action, Adventure
Mike Nelson is a scuba diver in the days when it was still very new. He works alone, it was mostly carried through his voice-over narrations. These gave the show a flavor of a radio program.
Stars: Lloyd Bridges, Ken Drake, Courtney Brown, Jan Harrison
Votes: 1,409
71. Play of the Week (1959–1961)
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
This syndicated anthology series staged a different play every week covering all genres, dramas, comedies, musicals, fantasies, mysteries, et al, utilizing some of the best talent appearing on Broadway.
Stars: Myron McCormick, Cathleen Nesbitt, Frank Conroy, Tim O'Connor
Votes: 80
72. Whirlybirds (1957–1960)
30 min | Adventure
Charter helicopter pilots Chuck and P. T. solve crimes. Rescue people, perform tasks and more using their Bell helicopter, the star of the show;
Stars: Kenneth Tobey, Craig Hill, Nancy Hale, Sandra Spence
Votes: 372
73. Tales of Hans Anderson (1952–1955)
30 min | Family
Stars: Christopher Lee, Robert Beatty, Signe Hasso, Elsa Marianne von Rosen
Votes: 12
74. The Ford Theatre Hour (1948–1953)
60 min | Drama
An anthology series based in New York City which attracted a high caliber group of actors, often Broadway stars. Stories were both drama and comedies, some original but others adaptions of films and plays.
Stars: William Brower, Biff McGuire, Ernest Truex, Ruth McDevitt
Votes: 67
75. Somerset Maugham TV Theatre (1950–1951)
30 min | Drama
A short-lived attempt to adapt the works of the veteran British writer William Somerset Maugham for a television audience. Introductions and epilogues often depicted the writer himself, and... See full summary »
Stars: W. Somerset Maugham, Robert H. Harris, Ross Martin, John Baragrey
Votes: 42
76. Starlight Theatre (1950–1951)
30 min | Drama
Stars: Mary Sinclair, Durward Kirby, Alfred Ryder, Virginia Gilmore
Votes: 27
77. The Philco Television Playhouse (1948–1956)
60 min | Drama
This live dramatic series featured original stories and adaptations of novels, plays, etc., during its eight-year run. During the first year, the show was sponsored by the Actor's Equity ... See full summary »
Stars: Bert Lytell, Jay Jackson, Bob Stanton, E.G. Marshall
Votes: 137
78. 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
79. Broadway Television Theatre (1952–1954)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
This syndicated show presented adaptations of Broadway shows.
Stars: Sylvia Sidney, Edward Everett Horton, Melville Cooper, Ernest Truex
Votes: 37
80. The Doctor (1952–1953)
30 min | Drama
Warner Anderson seldom acted in any of the episodes of this medical anthology, which were mostly concerned with emotional problems; he always presented the stories and provided commentary after their presentation.
Stars: Warner Anderson, Anne Jackson, Edward Binns, Wesley Addy
Votes: 37
81. Span of Time (1953 TV Movie)
Director: Albert McCleery | Stars: Albert Bergh, Edwin Cooper, Alan Devitt, Constance Ford
82. Proudly I Love (1953 TV Movie)
Director: Norman Felton | Stars: Sarah Churchill, Ludi Claire, Kathleen Comegys, Humphrey Davis
83. The Revlon Mirror Theater (1953)
30 min | Drama
Also known as 'Mirror Theater', this was an American anthology drama television series.
Stars: Robin Chandler, Ellen Corby, Glenn Langan, Ralph Meeker
Votes: 159
84. Willys Theatre Presenting Ben Hecht's Tales of the City (1953)
30 min | Drama
This live program consisted of adaptations of the author Ben Hecht's stories.
Stars: Ben Hecht, Gary Merrill, Robert H. Harris, Patty McCormack
Votes: 14
85. Medallion Theatre (1953–1954)
30 min | Drama
Stars: Jackie Cooper, Claude Rains, Eddie Albert, Richard Kiley
Votes: 35
86. The Philip Morris Playhouse (1953–1954)
30 min | Drama
Stars: Everett Sloane, John Beal, Donald Cook, Kent Smith
Votes: 32
87. The Best of Broadway (1954–1955)
60 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
The Best of Broadway is a 60-minute live television anthology series that aired on CBS Television on Wednesdays at 10 p.m. Eastern Standard Time from September 15, 1954, to May 4, 1955, for... See full summary »
Stars: Betty Furness, Claudette Colbert, Margaret Hamilton, Helen Hayes
Votes: 49
88. You Are There (1953–1972)
30 min | Drama, History
Walter Cronkite hosted the reenactments of historical events. Shows included "The Landing of the Hindenburg", "The Salem Witchcraft Trials", "The Gettysburg Address", "The Fall of Troy", and "The Scuttling of the Graf Spee".
Stars: Walter Cronkite, Todd Hunter, Paul Birch, Harlow Wilcox
Votes: 206
89. The Way of the World (1955– )
Drama
Actress Gloria Lewis, as Linda Porter, is permanent hostess for this daytime drama series, with adaptations of stories appearing in leading women's magazines presented from 6 to 15 episodes... See full summary »
Stars: Gloria Lewis, Leora Thatcher, Sydney Smith, Addison Powell
Votes: 13
90. 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: 43
91. The Edge of Night (1956–1984)
TV-14 | 30 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Attorney Mike Karr and his colleagues are involved in solving crimes and intrigue which touch the lives of many citizens.
Stars: Ann Flood, Forrest Compton, Donald May, Joel Crothers
Votes: 468
92. 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: 221
93. Rendezvous (1957– )
30 min | Drama
An anthology series of short stories told to acquaintances by a man named John Burden.
Stars: Charles Drake, Gordon Tanner, Gaylord Cavallaro, Paul Massie
Votes: 33
94. All the King's Men (1958 TV Movie)
90 min | Drama
The life of populist Southerner Willie Stark, a political creature loosely based on Governor Huey Long of Louisiana, based upon the Robert Penn Warren-novel.
Director: Sidney Lumet | Stars: Neville Brand, Frank Conroy, Robert Emhardt, John Fiedler
Votes: 61
95. 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: 62
96. Young Dr. Malone (1958–1963)
30 min | Drama
Set in fictional Denison, Maryland, this daytime serial focused the on the father-and-son team of doctors Jerry and David Malone, who practiced at Valley Hospital. "Young Dr. Malone" was ... See full summary »
Stars: William Prince, John Connell, Augusta Dabney, Michael Ingram
Votes: 25
97. As the World Turns (1956–2010)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Romance
The focus in on the upper class Hughes and Stewart families plus their tribulations in Midwest Oakdale. The Stewarts fade away eventually to be replaced by the rural Snyders and wealthy Lucinda Walsh with her many intrigues.
Stars: Elizabeth Hubbard, Jon Hensley, Ellen Dolan, Colleen Zenk
Votes: 2,275
98. The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955–1960)
Approved | 30 min | Action, Adventure, Family
Robin of Loxley, otherwise known as Robin Hood, and his band of Merry Men protect England from the evil machinations of Prince John while King Richard the Lionheart is away fighting in the Crusades.
Stars: Richard Greene, Victor Woolf, Archie Duncan, Alexander Gauge
Votes: 877
99. Star Tonight (1955–1956)
30 min | Drama
Stars: Dennis Patrick, Doreen Lang, Nancy Coleman, Kathleen Comegys
Votes: 34
100. The Living Christ Series (1951)
360 min | Biography, Drama
The first mini-series made for television. Originally airing on NBC in 12 parts, it documents Christ's story from his birth to the resurrection.
Stars: Art Gilmore, Robert Holton, William Henry, Tyler McVey
Votes: 88
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