Acting
Bea Arthur
Born May 13, 1922 · New York City, New York, USA
Died April 25, 2009 · aged 86
Beatrice Arthur (born Bernice Frankel; May 13, 1922 – April 25, 2009) was an American actress and comedian. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York City, Arthur began her career on stage in 1947, attracting critical acclaim before achieving worldwide recognition for her work on television beginning in the 1970s as Maude Findlay in the popular sitcoms All in the Family (1971–1972) and Maude (1972–197…
Known For
Mame · 1974Mame
★ 5.91974
MovieComedyMusic
The madcap life of eccentric Mame Dennis and her bohemian, intellectual arty clique is disrupted when her deceased brother's 10-year-old son Patrick is entrusted to her care. Rather than bow to convention, Mame introduces the boy to her free-wheeling lifestyle, instilling in him her favorite credo, "Life is a banquet, and most poor sons of bitches are starving to death."
O.J.: Made in America · 2016O.J.: Made in America
★ 8.42016
MovieDocumentaryCrime
A chronicle of the rise and fall of O.J. Simpson, whose high-profile murder trial exposed the extent of American racial tensions, revealing a fractured and divided nation.
My First Love · 1988My First Love
★ 9.51988
MovieRomanceDrama
Widow Jean Miller thinks she's ready for a new romance with her high school sweetheart, Sam Morrissey, a physician of considerable means. The only thing standing in the way of rekindling this first love is the presence of his very attractive, very together 39-year-old girlfriend, Claire.
The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship - A Special Edition of 20/20 · 2025The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship - A Special Edition of 20/20
★ 9.02025
MovieDocumentaryComedy
The special celebrates the 40th anniversary of the beloved sitcom and features interviews with the series creator Susan Harris, executive producer Tony Thomas, original writers, and superfans like Kelly Ripa, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Mario Lopez. It explores the show's enduring appeal and lasting influence on pop culture.
The Star Wars Holiday Special · 1978The Star Wars Holiday Special
★ 3.41978
MovieAdventureScience Fiction
Luke Skywalker and Han Solo battle evil Imperial forces to help Chewbacca reach his imperiled family on the Wookiee planet - in time for Life Day, their most important day of the year!
Night of 100 Stars · 1982Night of 100 Stars
★ 5.81982
MovieComedyMusic
The most glittering, expensive, and exhausting videotaping session in television history took place Friday February 19, 1982 at New York's Radio City Music Hall. The event, for which ticket-buyers paid up to $1,000 a seat (tax-deductible as a contribution to the Actors' Fund) was billed as "The Night of 100 Stars" but, actually, around 230 stars took part. And most of the audience of 5,800 had no idea in advance that they were paying to see a TV taping, complete with long waits for set and costume changes, tape rewinding, and the like. Executive producer Alexander Cohen estimated that the 5,800 Radio City Music Hall seats sold out at prices ranging from $25 to $1,000. The show itself cost about $4 million to produce and was expected to yield around $2 million for the new addition to the Actors Fund retirement home in Englewood, N. J. ABC is reputed to have paid more than $5 million for the television rights.
The Earth Day Special · 1990The Earth Day Special
★ 6.11990
MovieDocumentaryTV Movie
The Earth Day Special is a television special revolving around Earth Day that aired on ABC on April 22, 1990. Sponsored by Time Warner, the special featured an all-star cast addressing concerns about global warming, deforestation, and other environmental ills.
History of the World: Part I · 1981History of the World: Part I
★ 6.81981
MovieComedy
An uproarious version of history that proves nothing is sacred – not even the Roman Empire, the French Revolution and the Spanish Inquisition.
Movies
Mame · 1974Mame
★ 5.91974
MovieComedyMusic
The madcap life of eccentric Mame Dennis and her bohemian, intellectual arty clique is disrupted when her deceased brother's 10-year-old son Patrick is entrusted to her care. Rather than bow to convention, Mame introduces the boy to her free-wheeling lifestyle, instilling in him her favorite credo, "Life is a banquet, and most poor sons of bitches are starving to death."
O.J.: Made in America · 2016O.J.: Made in America
★ 8.42016
MovieDocumentaryCrime
A chronicle of the rise and fall of O.J. Simpson, whose high-profile murder trial exposed the extent of American racial tensions, revealing a fractured and divided nation.
My First Love · 1988My First Love
★ 9.51988
MovieRomanceDrama
Widow Jean Miller thinks she's ready for a new romance with her high school sweetheart, Sam Morrissey, a physician of considerable means. The only thing standing in the way of rekindling this first love is the presence of his very attractive, very together 39-year-old girlfriend, Claire.
The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship - A Special Edition of 20/20 · 2025The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship - A Special Edition of 20/20
★ 9.02025
MovieDocumentaryComedy
The special celebrates the 40th anniversary of the beloved sitcom and features interviews with the series creator Susan Harris, executive producer Tony Thomas, original writers, and superfans like Kelly Ripa, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Mario Lopez. It explores the show's enduring appeal and lasting influence on pop culture.
The Star Wars Holiday Special · 1978The Star Wars Holiday Special
★ 3.41978
MovieAdventureScience Fiction
Luke Skywalker and Han Solo battle evil Imperial forces to help Chewbacca reach his imperiled family on the Wookiee planet - in time for Life Day, their most important day of the year!
Night of 100 Stars · 1982Night of 100 Stars
★ 5.81982
MovieComedyMusic
The most glittering, expensive, and exhausting videotaping session in television history took place Friday February 19, 1982 at New York's Radio City Music Hall. The event, for which ticket-buyers paid up to $1,000 a seat (tax-deductible as a contribution to the Actors' Fund) was billed as "The Night of 100 Stars" but, actually, around 230 stars took part. And most of the audience of 5,800 had no idea in advance that they were paying to see a TV taping, complete with long waits for set and costume changes, tape rewinding, and the like. Executive producer Alexander Cohen estimated that the 5,800 Radio City Music Hall seats sold out at prices ranging from $25 to $1,000. The show itself cost about $4 million to produce and was expected to yield around $2 million for the new addition to the Actors Fund retirement home in Englewood, N. J. ABC is reputed to have paid more than $5 million for the television rights.
The Earth Day Special · 1990The Earth Day Special
★ 6.11990
MovieDocumentaryTV Movie
The Earth Day Special is a television special revolving around Earth Day that aired on ABC on April 22, 1990. Sponsored by Time Warner, the special featured an all-star cast addressing concerns about global warming, deforestation, and other environmental ills.
History of the World: Part I · 1981History of the World: Part I
★ 6.81981
MovieComedy
An uproarious version of history that proves nothing is sacred – not even the Roman Empire, the French Revolution and the Spanish Inquisition.
For Better or Worse · 1995For Better or Worse
★ 4.71995
MovieComedyDrama
A comic love triangle wherein a loser falls in love with his recently-married brother's wife.
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There · 1985The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
1985
MovieFamilyTV Movie
The NBC All Star Hour (1985) was a one-hour primetime television special that brought together stars from NBC’s biggest shows of the mid-1980s, blending comedy, music, and variety performances into a network showcase.
That Kind of Woman · 1959That Kind of Woman
★ 6.21959
MovieDramaComedy
A young G.I. falls in love with a kept woman on a train to New York.
Night of 100 Stars III · 1990Night of 100 Stars III
★ 4.01990
MovieComedyMusic
A celebrity benefit for The Actors' Fund of America, featuring music, songs, dance and comedy.
Comedy Central Roast of Pamela Anderson · 2005Comedy Central Roast of Pamela Anderson
★ 6.62005
MovieComedyDocumentary
Comedy Central's best roasters and stand up comedians take a whack at actor/model Pamela Anderson.
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC · 1988Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
★ 6.01988
MovieComedyTV Movie
Stars celebrate Bob Hope's 50 years with NBC.
Lovers and Other Strangers · 1970Lovers and Other Strangers
★ 5.11970
MovieComedyDrama
Mike Vecchio and Susan Henderson are preparing for their upcoming wedding. However, they seem to be the only two people at the wedding that are happy. Mike's brother Richie and his wife Joan are going through a divorce, which is upsetting his overly devout Catholic mother Beatrice. Also, Susan's father is carrying on an affair and her sex starved older sister Wilma is going through her troubles with her husband Johnny. All this is going on while Mike's best friend Jerry is trying to bed the maid of honor, Susan's cousin Brenda.
Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls · 2021Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls
★ 10.02021
MovieComedy
For the first time on the big screen, celebrate The Golden Girls with a special screening of some of the most memorable episodes from the series.
Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed · 2023Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed
★ 5.72023
MovieDocumentary
This timely exploration of Hollywood and LGBTQ+ identity examines the life of legendary actor Rock Hudson, from his public "ladies' man" persona to his private life as a gay man.
The Golden Girls: Ageless · 2021The Golden Girls: Ageless
★ 10.02021
MovieDocumentary
During seven years of cheesecake and massive laughs, "The Golden Girls" was TV's unlikeliest hit; pairing three seasoned TV pros and one small-screen newbie with impeccable writing resulted in a sitcom that was as progressive as it was hilarious.
Mickey's 60th Birthday · 1988Mickey's 60th Birthday
★ 6.81988
MovieFamilyAnimation
This film combines live action/original animation and library animation. Mickey steals a magic hat from a Sorcerer and is put under a spell by the angry magi so that no one will recognize him until he finds his own magic within. While Mickey is on his quest, network news teams around the country desperately try to find the famous, beloved mouse who has mysteriously disappeared. On his quest, Mickey pays a visit to the patrons of "Cheers", meets up with the Keatons from "Family Ties", and winds up on Disneyland's Main Street the night before his Birthday celebration is to take place. It is there that he finds he has all the magic inside him that he will ever need. The spell is broken and the Birthday bash commences as the whole World celebrates the beloved Mickey Mouse.
Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood · 1987Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood
★ 6.01987
MovieFamilyDocumentary
A TV special on the 100th anniversary of the birth of film.
Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There · 2003Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There
★ 7.02003
MovieMusicDocumentary
Broadway: The Golden Age is the most important, ambitious and comprehensive film ever made about America's most celebrated indigenous art form. Award-winning filmmaker Rick McKay filmed over 100 of the greatest stars ever to work on Broadway or in Hollywood. He soon learned that great films can be restored, fine literature can be kept in print - but historic Broadway performances of the past are the most endangered. They leave only memories that, while more vivid, are more difficult to preserve. In their own words — and not a moment too soon — Broadway: The Golden Age tells the stories of our theatrical legends, how they came to New York, and how they created this legendary century in American theatre. This is the largest cast of legends ever in one film.
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Jerry Stiller · 1999The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Jerry Stiller
★ 5.71999
MovieComedyDocumentary
The annual roast of the Friars Club, a fraternal organization for comedians, is a big honor - and yet can be a major embarrassment. The roastee being honored is Jerry Stiller, who played Arthur Spooner on the CBS sitcom King of Queens. Attendees included two at one point named New York City mayors, Police Commissioner Howard Safir, The Golden Girls' Bea Arthur, Dr. Ruth, The Brady Bunch's Florence Henderson, and comedian Janeane Garofalo.
Enemies of Laughter · 2000Enemies of Laughter
★ 6.02000
MovieComedyRomance
Nerdy-looking Paul is a neurotic, failed sitcom writer, with a lackluster love life. But his best pal has an idea that might turn things around when he decides to film Paul's life, and turn his romantic disasters into a comedic documentary. When a beautiful young director decides to produce the real-life romantic comedy, Paul realizes that Cupid may be poised with his bow and arrow.
The Gift of the Magi · 1958The Gift of the Magi
★ 8.01958
MovieMusicDrama
A musical version of O. Henry's famous Christmas story.
TV Shows
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson · 1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
★ 7.51962
Series
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally aired during late-night. For its first ten years, Carson's Tonight Show was based in New York City with occasional trips to Burbank, California; in May 1972, the show moved permanently to Burbank, California. In 2002, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson was ranked #12 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.
The Mike Douglas Show · 1961The Mike Douglas Show
★ 5.81961
SeriesComedy
The Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that originally aired only in the Cleveland area during much of its first two years on the air. It then went into syndication in 1963 and remained on television until 1982. It was distributed by Westinghouse Broadcasting and for much of its run, originated from studios of two of the company's TV stations in Cleveland and Philadelphia.
Saturday Night Live · 1975Saturday Night Live
★ 6.91975
SeriesComedy
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
The View · 1997The View
★ 4.31997
Series
ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro discussing the most exciting events of the day. Hot topics in the news, the best experts in their field, celebrity interviews and general entertainment are all part of The View.
Judge Judy · 1996Judge Judy
★ 5.81996
SeriesCrime
Judge Judy is an American arbitration-based reality court show presided over by retired Manhattan Family Court Judge Judith Sheindlin. The show features Sheindlin adjudicating real-life small claims disputes within a simulated courtroom set. All parties involved must sign contracts, agreeing to arbitration under Sheindlin. The series is in first-run syndication and distributed by CBS Television Distribution.
Judge Judy, which premiered on September 16, 1996, reportedly revitalized the court show genre. Only two other arbitration-based reality court shows preceded it, The People's Court and Jones and Jury. Sheindlin has been credited with introducing the "tough" adjudicating approach into the judicial genre, which has led to several imitators. The two court shows that outnumber Judge Judy's seasons, The People's Court and Divorce Court, have both lasted via multiple lives of production and shifting arbiters, making Sheindlin's span as a television arbiter the longest.
Futurama · 1999Futurama
★ 8.41999
SeriesAnimationComedy
The adventures of a late-20th-century New York City pizza delivery boy, Philip J. Fry, who, after being unwittingly cryogenically frozen for one thousand years, finds employment at Planet Express, an interplanetary delivery company in the retro-futuristic 31st century.
Curb Your Enthusiasm · 2000Curb Your Enthusiasm
★ 8.02000
SeriesComedy
The off-kilter, unscripted comic vision of Larry David, who plays himself in a parallel universe in which he can't seem to do anything right, and, by his standards, neither can anyone else.
Malcolm in the Middle · 2000Malcolm in the Middle
★ 8.52000
SeriesComedy
A gifted young teen tries to survive life with his dimwitted, dysfunctional family.
Intimate Portrait · 1993Intimate Portrait
★ 4.51993
SeriesDocumentary
Intimate Portrait is a biographical television series on the Lifetime Television cable network focusing on different celebrities, which includes interviews with each subject.
Among the people profiled were Grace Kelly, Natalie Wood, Carly Simon, Jackie Kennedy, Katharine Hepburn, Carol Burnett, Tanya Tucker, and Marla Maples.
Bambi · 1948Bambi
★ 9.01948
Series
The Bambi, often called the Bambi Award and stylised as BAMBI, is a German award presented annually by Hubert Burda Media to recognize excellence in international media and television to personalities in the media, arts, culture, sports, and other fields "with vision and creativity who affected and inspired the German public that year", both domestic and foreign. First held in 1948, it is the oldest media award in Germany. The trophy is named after Felix Salten's book Bambi, A Life in the Woods and its statuettes are in the shape of the novel's titular fawn character. They were originally made of porcelain until 1958, when the organizers switched to using gold, with the casting done by the art casting workshop of Ernst Strassacker in Süßen.
The Golden Girls · 1985The Golden Girls
★ 7.61985
SeriesComedy
Four Southern Florida seniors share a house, their dreams, and a whole lot of cheesecake. Bright, promiscuous, clueless and hilarious, these lovely, mismatched ladies form the perfect circle of friends.
Empty Nest · 1988Empty Nest
★ 5.91988
SeriesFamilyComedy
Widowed pediatrician Harry Weston is a miracle worker when it comes to dealing with his young patients, but he's more challenged by the other people surrounding him: daughters Barbara and Carol; his wisecracking office assistant, nurse LaVerne Todd; and obnoxious neighborhood mooch Charley Dietz. Thank goodness he always finds a friendly shoulder (and a warm, wet tongue) in Dreyfuss, his enormous dog.
Tony Awards · 1956Tony Awards
1956
Series
The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award, recognizes achievement in live Broadway theatre. The awards are presented by the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League at an annual ceremony in New York City. The awards are given for Broadway productions and performances, and an award is given for regional theatre.
Maude · 1972Maude
★ 6.91972
SeriesComedyDrama
Well-educated and upper middle class, Maude Findlay is the archetypal feminist of her generation. She lives in suburban Tuckahoe, New York, with her fourth husband, Walter, their divorced daughter, Carol, and grandson Phillip.
Ellen · 1994Ellen
★ 6.11994
SeriesComedy
Ellen works in a Los Angeles bookstore called Buy the Book and hangs around with her friends discussing lovers, work and family.
All in the Family · 1971All in the Family
★ 7.81971
SeriesComedy
Archie Bunker, a working class bigot, constantly squabbles with his family over the important issues of the day.
Studio One · 1948Studio One
★ 5.41948
SeriesDrama
An American radio–television anthology series, created in 1947 by Canadian director Fletcher Markle, who came to CBS from the CBC. Studio One, presented by Westinghouse, was one of the first of the anthology TV programs. The episodes were often abridged remakes of movies from years gone by and many future well-known television and movie actors appeared in the productions.
Omnibus · 1952Omnibus
★ 6.31952
Series
Omnibus is an American, commercially sponsored, educational television series.
Dinah! · 1974Dinah!
★ 7.01974
Series
Dinah's show premiered 9 September 1974 and continued through to 4 September 1981. She started out the 70's with Dinah's Place which usually featured one guest and was more of a home oriented show about cooking, crafts and occasionally music. This format lasted until May of 1974. When the show came back in October of 1974 the format had changed drastically to a variety talk show which was called Dinah. and went on until 1981. This show was also known as "Dinah and Friends" during the summer of 1976.
People's Choice Awards · 1975People's Choice Awards
★ 9.21975
Series
An American awards show recognizing people in entertainment, voted online by the general public and fans.
Dave's World · 1993Dave's World
★ 6.51993
SeriesComedy
Dave's World is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from 1993 to 1997. The series is based on the writing of Miami Herald columnist Dave Barry.
Boulevard Bio · 1991Boulevard Bio
★ 7.01991
Series
So Graham Norton · 1998So Graham Norton
★ 7.41998
SeriesComedy
So Graham Norton was a British television programme, hosted by Irish personality Graham Norton. It ran from 3 July 1998 to 1 March 2002.
Beggars and Choosers · 1999Beggars and Choosers
★ 4.21999
SeriesComedyDrama
A harried executive tries to keep a fledgling TV network afloat.