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41. The World at War
(9/10 stars)Genres: Documentary History
A groundbreaking documentary series narrated by the actor Laurence Olivier about the deadliest conflict in history: World War II. more about The World at War
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(9/10 stars)42. In Search of the Dark Ages
(9/10 stars)Genres: Documentary History
In Search of the Dark Ages was a television series, written and presented by Michael Wood, and first shown in 1979. It is also the title of a book written by Wood to support the series, which was published in 1981. more about In Search of the Dark Ages
43. It's Tommy Cooper
(9/10 stars)Genres: Comedy
A show with jokes and failed attempt magic tricks done by Tommy Cooper,also in the program he dresses up like working people in everyday life and he dose mock interviews dressed up as historical figures. more about It's Tommy Cooper
44. Smithsonian Channel Documentaries
(9/10 stars)Genres: Documentary
The content of these documentaries are inspired by the Smithsonian Institution’s museums, research facilities and magazines – and feature original non-fiction programming that cover a wide range of historical, scientific and cultural subjects. more about Smithsonian Channel Documentaries
45. Hometown Legends
(9/10 stars)Hometown Legends is a series of one-act dramas. It is the continuation of a classic series of ghost stories which aired first on KBS between 1977 and 1989 and later between 1996 and 1999. This marks the return of the series after nine years. more about Hometown Legends
46. Not the Nine OClock News
(9/10 stars)Genres: Comedy
Not The Nine O'Clock News was a satirical show broadcast on BBC2 (UK) from 1979 to 1982. Noted for its topical sketches and skits, it made stars of Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys-Jones and Pamela Stephenson. The show required a large number of writers, and to this end operated an "open door"... more about Not the Nine OClock News
47. Dads Army
(9/10 stars)Genres: Comedy
Introducing the Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard, a bunch of hapless old and young men who have kept people all over the world very amused since the 1960s. Writers Jimmy Perry and David Croft made each episode of Dad's Army as funny as the previous one, with an element of humour which has survived decad... more about Dads Army
48. The Twilight Zone
(9/10 stars)The Twilight Zone was a popular American anthology series. The series was a collection of various tales that range from the tragic to the comedic. They may be scary or just thought-provoking. Most episodes have unexpected endings and a moral lesson. But, no matter what, it's "a journey into a wondro... more about The Twilight Zone
49. The Muppet Show
(9/10 stars)The Muppet Show is a British-American television program produced by puppeteer Jim Henson and featuring Muppets. After two pilot episodes were produced in 1974 and 1975, the show premiered on September 5, 1976, and five series were produced until March 15, 1981, lasting 120 episodes. The program sho... more about The Muppet Show
50. The Persuaders
(9/10 stars)English Lord Brett Sinclair and American Danny Wilde are both wealthy playboys, they are teamed together by Judge Fullton to investigate crimes which the police can't solve. These two men are complete opposites, but become great friends through their adventures and constantly risk their own lives fo... more about The Persuaders
51. Vechnyy Zov
(9/10 stars)Genres: Drama
A saga about a life of Savelyev family during the period from 1902 and till 1960s. more about Vechnyy Zov
52. Dark Shadows
(9/10 stars)With vampires, witches, warlocks, werewolves, and other supernatural creatures, it became a surprising phenomenon. The show revolves around Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid), a guilt-ridden 175-year-old vampire who longs to be human again and returns to his estate after being chained inside a coffin ... more about Dark Shadows
53. Dr. Seuss
(9/10 stars)A series of cartoon adaptations of Theodor 'Dr. Seuss' Geisel's wonderful children's stories. more about Dr. Seuss
54. 60 Minutes
(9/10 stars)Genres: Documentary News
60 Minutes has been on the air since 1968, beginning on a Tuesday, but spending most of its time on Sundays, where it remains today. This popular news magazine provides both hard hitting investigations, interviews and features, along with people in the news and current events. 60 Minutes has s... more about 60 Minutes
55. All in the Family
(9/10 stars)Legendary and controversial series focused on conservative working stiff Archie Bunker fighting the tide of social change and dealing with flighty wife Edith, daughter Gloria and left-leaning son-in-law Michael Stivic. more about All in the Family
56. The Andy Griffith Show
(9/10 stars)Down-home humor and an endearing cast of characters helped make The Andy Griffith Show one of the most beloved comedies in the history of TV. The show centered around widower Andy Taylor, who divided his time between raising his young son Opie, and his job as sheriff of the sleepy North Carolina tow... more about The Andy Griffith Show
57. Derrick
(9/10 stars)"Harry, fahr den Wagen vor." One of the most popular murder mystery series of Germany from the 70s to the 90s. With Horst Tappert as Oberinspektor Stephan Derrick and Fritz Wepper as his assistant, Inspektor Harry Klein. more about Derrick
58. Jonny Quest
(9/10 stars)The adventures of Jonny Quest and his father Dr. Benton Quest. Along for the adventure is the multi-faceted "Race" Bannon, the mystical Hadji, and Jonny's dog, the irrepressible Bandit. They solve mysteries and try to thwart the evil of Dr. Zin. more about Jonny Quest
59. G.I. Joe
(9/10 stars)G.I. Joe is the code name for America's daring highly trained special mission force. Its purpose: to defend human freedom against Cobra, a ruthless terrorist organization determined to rule the world. G.I. Joe was a successful cartoon based on the popular toy line created by Hasbro. The show ended i... more about G.I. Joe
60. You Cant Do That on Television
(9/10 stars)This was a sketch comedy show for young adults that was very popular in the 1980s. It started in 1979 as a (partially) live, local show in Ottawa, Canada, with comedy, music videos (or musical guests), and local, phone-in contests. After two seasons (the latter of which was later edited into the new... more about You Cant Do That on Television
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