Little Richard

Little Richard

Richard Wayne Penniman (December 5, 1932 - May 9, 2020), better known as Little Richard, was a flamboyant and groundbreaking American singer, songwriter and musician. Little Richard was a pioneering influence on the birth of Rock 'n' Roll.

  • Title: Little Richard
  • Popularity: 3.264
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1932-12-05
  • Place of Birth: Macon, Georgia, USA
  • Homepage:
  • Also Known As: Richard Wayne Penniman
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Little Richard Movies

  • 1950
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    Little Richard - Legends in Concert

    Little Richard - Legends in Concert

    2 1950 HD

    A live concert that brings together the performances of Little Richard and other great artists like Chuck Berry and Billy Halley.

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  • 2004
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    Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody

    Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody

    6.5 2004 HD

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  • 1998
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    Motown 40: The Music is Forever

    Motown 40: The Music is Forever

    1 1998 HD

    Archival music performances and contemporary interviews cover some of the history of Motown Records and Productions.

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  • 1986
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    Down and Out in Beverly Hills

    Down and Out in Beverly Hills

    5.9 1986 HD

    Beverly Hills couple Barbara and Dave Whiteman find their lives altered by the arrival of a vagrant who tries to drown himself in their swimming pool.

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  • 1993
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    The Pickle

    The Pickle

    4.8 1993 HD

    Harry Stone always dreamed of making "The Great American Movie." Instead he made The Pickle - a teenage sci-fi flick about a flying cucumber. Harry...

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  • 1990
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    The Chipmunks Rockin' Through The Decades

    The Chipmunks Rockin' Through The Decades

    4 1990 HD

    A live-action/animated TV special featuring Alvin and the Chipmunks.

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  • 1998
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    Chairman of the Board

    Chairman of the Board

    3.7 1998 HD

    Surfer Edison isn't able to make ends meet with his inventions or his lifestyle. But then he meets billionaire Armand McMillian, who takes a shine to...

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  • 1987
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    Chuck Berry - Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll

    Chuck Berry - Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll

    7.2 1987 HD

    St. Louis, 1986. For Chuck Berry's 60th, Keith Richards assembles a pickup band of Robert Cray, Joey Spampinato, Eric Clapton, himself and long-time...

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  • 1990
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    Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme

    Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme

    4.8 1990 HD

    Set in the mythical world of Rhymeland, Gordon Goose returns home to discover that his mom has mysteriously vanished. Now the characters of Rhymeland...

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  • 1991
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    Voices That Care

    Voices That Care

    8 1991 HD

    Behind the scenes making of the charity single "Voices That Care".

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  • 2023
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    Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll

    Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll

    10 2023 HD

    Little Richard can stake a claim on having invented rock 'n' roll. A black artist who grew up in the segregated south of the United States, Richard...

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  • 1995
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    The History of Rock 'n' Roll

    The History of Rock 'n' Roll

    10 1995 HD

    The history of rock n' roll and pop music are explored are explored via interviews and footage of well-known music stars.

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  • 2022
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    Piano Greats at the BBC

    Piano Greats at the BBC

    7.667 2022 HD

    A collection of songs from the kings and queens of the keyboards, whose performances have captivated audiences over the decades and across a...

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  • 2003
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    The Road to Memphis

    The Road to Memphis

    6.1 2003 HD

    Director Richard Pearce (The Long Walk Home, Leap of Faith, A Family Thing) traces the musical odyssey of blues legend B.B. King in a film that pays...

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  • 1992
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    Sunset Heat

    Sunset Heat

    4.3 1992 HD

    A former drug-dealer photojournalist returns to Los Angeles and helps friends terrorized by his ex-partner.

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  • 1971
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    Sweet Toronto

    Sweet Toronto

    5.8 1971 HD

    Sweet Toronto is a documentary by D.A. Pennebaker of the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival, a one day festival held September 13, 1969 at Varsity Stadium...

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  • 1997
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    The Three Stooges Greatest Hits!

    The Three Stooges Greatest Hits!

    1 1997 HD

    A tribute to the Three Stooges comedy team, featuring old clips and home movies mixed with music performances of Stooge-themed songs.

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  • 1989
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    Prince: Musical Portrait

    Prince: Musical Portrait

    1 1989 HD

    A short documentary about the musician Prince. Features interviews with Eric Clapton, George Clinton, Terence Trent D'arby, Quincy Jones, Little...

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  • 1973
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    Let the Good Times Roll

    Let the Good Times Roll

    6.1 1973 HD

    Documentary of a 1950s rock and roll revival show, with split-screen editing to rival Woodstock.

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  • 1956
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    Don't Knock The Rock

    Don't Knock The Rock

    5.7 1956 HD

    Rock-and-roller Arnie Haynes returns to his hometown as a hero to the teenagers. However, the mayor and other concerned adults have banned him from...

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  • 1957
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    Mister Rock and Roll

    Mister Rock and Roll

    5 1957 HD

    Alan Freed is "Mr. Rock and Roll" as he sets out to prove that rock 'n' roll doesn't cause juvenile delinquency. Terrific original rock 'n' roll...

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  • 2001
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    Rock, Rhythm & Doo Wop

    Rock, Rhythm & Doo Wop

    1 2001 HD

    Journey back in time for a musical event that's as close to time travel as television will allow. Your living room becomes the stage as Little...

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  • 1992
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    The Naked Truth

    The Naked Truth

    2 1992 HD

    Two friends, both named Frank, accidentally obtain a suitcase at the airport. It contains incriminating evidence against a mafia boss, who sends his...

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  • 1985
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    The Real Buddy Holly Story

    The Real Buddy Holly Story

    6 1985 HD

    This is the definitive video biography of rock 'n roll legend Buddy Holly. Produced and hosted by former Beatle, Paul McCartney, includes interviews...

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  • 1973
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    Little Richard: Keep on Rockin'

    Little Richard: Keep on Rockin'

    1 1973 HD

    Keep On Rockin', aka Little Richard: Keep On Rockin' (USA video title) is a film of a 1969 Little Richard concert at the Sweet Toronto Peace...

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  • 1988
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    Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz

    Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz

    1 1988 HD

    Fictional character, Heidi Abromowitz, is the butt of everyone's jokes.

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  • 1988
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    Purple People Eater

    Purple People Eater

    4.9 1988 HD

    A kid plays the old novelty song "Purple People Eater" and the creature actually appears. The two then proceed to help an elderly couple who are...

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  • 1980
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    The Little Richard Story

    The Little Richard Story

    9 1980 HD

    Klein goes on the hunt for Little Richard, the legendary ‘Architect of Rock and Roll’, who quit show business in 1957 at the height of...

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  • 1988
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    Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special

    Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special

    7.5 1988 HD

    Pee-wee Herman and pals are celebrating Christmas in the Playhouse in their own creative ways: Pee-wee makes a list for Santa Claus 1 1/2 miles long,...

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  • 1989
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    Legends of Rock 'n' Roll

    Legends of Rock 'n' Roll

    9 1989 HD

    Are you ready for some old-time rock and roll?! Then you are ready for the masters, the originators, the men who made the music, the "Legends of Rock...

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  • 1995
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    Sinatra: 80 Years My Way

    Sinatra: 80 Years My Way

    1 1995 HD

    'Ol' Blue Eyes' eightieth birthday celebration; star-studded entertainment, tributes by a diverse company of guests, songs closely associated with...

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  • 2012
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    Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’

    Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’

    2 2012 HD

    A provocative look into the seven-year history of the series that gave hip hop a voice and broke color barriers, integrating MTV with rap. "Yo! MTV...

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  • 1998
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    Quincy Jones...The First 50 Years

    Quincy Jones...The First 50 Years

    1 1998 HD

    The composer-arranger-producer is honored in a tribute taped in 1997.

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  • 2023
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    Little Richard: I Am Everything

    Little Richard: I Am Everything

    6.9 2023 HD

    The story of the Black queer origins of rock n' roll. It explodes the whitewashed canon of American pop music to reveal the innovator – the...

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  • 1973
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    Jimi Hendrix

    Jimi Hendrix

    7.7 1973 HD

    Made shortly after his death, this documentary explores the brief life and remarkable legacy of guitarist Jimi Hendrix. After finding fame in the...

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  • 2003
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    Christmas in Hollywood

    Christmas in Hollywood

    1 2003 HD

    Dozens of stars--including Arnold Schwarzeneggar, Bob Hope, and more--demonstrate how the yuletide season is celebrated in the perpetually warm and...

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  • 2024
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    Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World

    Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World

    8 2024 HD

    John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Little Richard, The Doors, Chuck Berry, Alice Cooper, and other legendary musicians performed at the 1969 Toronto Rock and...

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  • 2003
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    James Brown: Soul Survivor

    James Brown: Soul Survivor

    7.5 2003 HD

    James Brown's legacy has influenced rap, soul, funk and R&B. But along with his huge talent, there's a dark side to Brown's success that includes...

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  • 1956
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    The Girl Can't Help It

    The Girl Can't Help It

    6 1956 HD

    A down-and-out gangster hires a down-on-his-luck agent to make his girlfriend a recording star within six weeks.

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  • 1988
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    Goddess of Love

    Goddess of Love

    4 1988 HD

    The god Zeus sends Venus, the goddess of love, to Earth to find her own true love.

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  • 1993
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    Last Action Hero

    Last Action Hero

    6.461 1993 HD

    After his father's death, a young boy finds solace in action movies featuring an indestructible cop. Given a magic ticket by a theater manager, he is...

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  • 2000
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    John & Yoko's Year of Peace

    John & Yoko's Year of Peace

    1 2000 HD

    The year: 1969. Headlines blare war and civil unrest while John Lennon and Yoko Ono are in love. The eccentic rock 'n' roll couple has just gotten...

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  • 1969
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    33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee

    33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee

    3.5 1969 HD

    33 1⁄3 Revolutions per Monkee is a television special starring the Monkees that aired on NBC on April 14, 1969. Produced by Jack Good, guests...

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  • 1973
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    The London Rock and Roll Show

    The London Rock and Roll Show

    1 1973 HD

    Filmed record of a major rock and roll festival held at Wembley Stadium, London, in August 1972. London Rock and Roll Show begins with excerpts from...

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  • 1998
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    Why Do Fools Fall In Love

    Why Do Fools Fall In Love

    6.7 1998 HD

    In the mid-80s, three women (each with an attorney) arrive at the office of New York entertainment manager, Morris Levy. One is an L.A. singer,...

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  • 2002
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    It's Black Entertainment

    It's Black Entertainment

    8 2002 HD

    A star-studded tribute (from the creators of That's Entertainment) to the contributions of Afro-Americans in film over the last century. Vanessa...

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  • 1993
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    RuPaul's Christmas Ball

    RuPaul's Christmas Ball

    10 1993 HD

    Variety special featuring guests from the downtown New York club scene to stellar artists including Nirvana and Elton John.

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  • 1996
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    The Late Shift

    The Late Shift

    6.366 1996 HD

    David Letterman vies with Jay Leno and his manager to succeed Johnny Carson, retiring from "The Tonight Show."

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  • 1964
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    It's Little Richard

    It's Little Richard

    1 1964 HD

    Little Richard, The Shirelles and Sounds Incorporated perform on UK television in 1964. Songs include: "Rip It Up," "Lucille," "Long Tall Sally,"...

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  • 2009
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    Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America

    Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America

    7 2009 HD

    Documentary on the sexual revolution in America.

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  • 2009
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    Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Feelin' Alright

    Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Feelin' Alright

    1 2009 HD

    Presenting of some of the best moments of speeches, performances and backstage moments of the annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremonies.

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  • 2004
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    Johnny Cash: The Last Great American

    Johnny Cash: The Last Great American

    10 2004 HD

    This first major retrospective of Cash's life, times and music features contributions from his daughter Rosanne Cash and son John Carter Cash, his...

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  • 1967
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    Catalina Caper

    Catalina Caper

    2.3 1967 HD

    A group of swingin' teens take time out from having fun in the sun to try to foil a group of crooks searching for a stolen scroll.

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  • 1999
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    Mystery, Alaska

    Mystery, Alaska

    6.2 1999 HD

    In Mystery, Alaska, life revolves around the legendary Saturday hockey game at the local pond. But everything changes when the hometown team...

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  • 1996
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    Be Cool About Fire Safety

    Be Cool About Fire Safety

    5 1996 HD

    This video provides fire safety information about escape plans, emergency numbers and smoke alarms. Ir features animated characters including Jose...

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  • 1999
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    Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s

    Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s

    1 1999 HD

    Journeying through the history of rock 'n' roll as it electrified the Golden Age of Hollywood.

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  • 2023
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    High Card's Bluff

    High Card's Bluff

    1 2023 HD

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  • 2001
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    The Trumpet of the Swan

    The Trumpet of the Swan

    5.5 2001 HD

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  • 2000
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    Little Richard

    Little Richard

    6.2 2000 HD

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  • 1995
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    The Drew Carey Show

    The Drew Carey Show

    6.5 1995 HD

    Drew is an assistant director of personnel in a Cleveland department store and he has been stuck there for ten years. Other than fighting with...

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  • 1992
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    Martin

    Martin

    7.763 1992 HD

    Sassy sitcom centering on radio and television personality Martin Payne. Series focuses on his romantic relationship with girlfriend Gina, her best...

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  • 1971
    imgS10 E14

    Columbo

    Columbo

    8.1 1971 HD

    Columbo is a friendly, verbose, disheveled-looking police detective who is consistently underestimated by his suspects. Despite his unprepossessing...

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  • 1989
    imgS36 E6

    The Simpsons

    The Simpsons

    8.015 1989 HD

    Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa...

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  • 2004
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    Best Week Ever

    Best Week Ever

    6.3 2004 HD

    Best Week Ever is a weekly television program on the United States cable/satellite network VH1. It started airing in 2004 and was put on hiatus in...

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  • 1984
    imgS5 E20

    Miami Vice

    Miami Vice

    7.467 1984 HD

    The story of the Miami Police Department's vice squad and its efforts to end drug trafficking and prostitution, centered on the unlikely partnership...

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  • 2003
    imgS5 E19

    Las Vegas

    Las Vegas

    7 2003 HD

    Ed Deline is a strict ex-CIA officer who went from being Head of Security to becoming President of Operations of the Montecito, whose job is to run...

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  • 1996
    imgS14 E5

    E! True Hollywood Story

    E! True Hollywood Story

    8.1 1996 HD

    E! True Hollywood Story is an American documentary series on E! that deals with famous Hollywood celebrities, movies, TV shows and also well-known...

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  • 2020
    imgS1 E2

    70 Years of Youth Revolt

    70 Years of Youth Revolt

    7.333 2020 HD

    A look back at the social movements, revolts and youth subcultures from the post-war period to the present day: after the World War II, the left-bank...

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  • 2006
    imgS1 E9

    Celebrity Duets

    Celebrity Duets

    1 2006 HD

    Celebrity Duets was an American reality television show of the progressive game-show type, which combined celebrities of different backgrounds with...

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  • 1976
    imgS4 E13

    Donny & Marie

    Donny & Marie

    6.5 1976 HD

    Donny & Marie is an American variety show which aired on ABC from January 1976 to January 1979. The show stars brother and sister pop duo Donny...

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  • 1957
    imgS9 E41

    American Bandstand

    American Bandstand

    8.4 1957 HD

    American Bandstand was an American music-performance show that aired in various versions from 1952 to 1989 and was hosted from 1956 until its final...

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  • 1987
    imgS8 E24

    Full House

    Full House

    7.6 1987 HD

    After the death of his wife, Danny enlists his best friend and his brother-in-law to help raise his three daughters, D.J., Stephanie, and Michelle.

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  • 1986
    imgS5 E10

    Pee-wee's Playhouse

    Pee-wee's Playhouse

    7.1 1986 HD

    Pee-wee's Playhouse is an American children's television program starring Paul Reubens as the childlike Pee-wee Herman.

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  • 1989
    imgS11 E22

    Baywatch

    Baywatch

    5.9 1989 HD

    Join the Baywatch lifeguards on their thrilling adventures filled with beautiful beaches and those iconic red swimsuits.

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  • 1969
    imgS4 E24

    The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

    The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

    5.8 1969 HD

    The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour is an American network television music and comedy variety show hosted by singer Glen Campbell from January 1969...

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  • 2005
    imgS11 E73

    The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

    The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

    6.7 2005 HD

    The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson is an American late-night talk show hosted by Scottish American comedian Craig Ferguson, who is the third...

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  • 1969
    imgS2 E26

    The Barbara McNair Show

    The Barbara McNair Show

    1 1969 HD

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E11

    The Smothers Brothers Summer Show

    The Smothers Brothers Summer Show

    1 1970 HD

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  • 2018
    imgS1 E62

    Basketball: A Love Story

    Basketball: A Love Story

    6 2018 HD

    'Basketball: A Love Story' is a series of 62 interconnected short stories that creates a vibrant mosaic of the game, featuring 165 exclusive...

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  • 1990
    imgS2 E8

    Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures

    Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures

    6.7 1990 HD

    The misadventures of two time-travelling slackers as they travel into the distant past and future.

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  • 1993
    imgS32 E46

    WWE Raw

    WWE Raw

    6.699 1993 HD

    A regularly scheduled, live, year-round program featuring some of the biggest WWE Superstars.

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  • 1972
    imgS8 E25

    The Midnight Special

    The Midnight Special

    7.2 1972 HD

    The Midnight Special is an American late-night musical variety series that aired on NBC during the 1970s and early 1980s, created and produced by...

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  • 1992
    imgS3 E14

    Hearts Afire

    Hearts Afire

    8 1992 HD

    Frustrations and sparks fly in Washington, D.C. when a strict conservative hires a free spirited journalist as his boss's press secretary. Their...

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  • 1998
    imgS6 E180

    Hollywood Squares

    Hollywood Squares

    6.5 1998 HD

    On September 14, 1998, a Hollywood Squares revival debuted with Tom Bergeron as its host. In addition to her production duties, Whoopi Goldberg...

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  • 1962
    imgS31 E74

    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    7.4 1962 HD

    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...

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  • 1961
    imgS22 E21

    The Mike Douglas Show

    The Mike Douglas Show

    4.8 1961 HD

    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...

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  • 1995
    imgS1 E10

    The History of Rock 'n' Roll

    The History of Rock 'n' Roll

    10 1995 HD

    Chronicles the history of rock 'n' roll music from its origins.

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  • 1995
    imgS1 E3

    The Beatles Anthology

    The Beatles Anthology

    8.1 1995 HD

    A documentary series on the career of The Beatles.

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  • 2021
    imgS1 E6

    McCartney 3, 2, 1

    McCartney 3, 2, 1

    8.5 2021 HD

    Paul McCartney sits down for a rare in-depth one-on-one with legendary producer Rick Rubin to discuss his ground breaking work with The Beatles, the...

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  • 1968
    imgS12 E100

    The Dick Cavett Show

    The Dick Cavett Show

    6.6 1968 HD

    The Dick Cavett Show has been the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various television networks.

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  • 1996
    imgS2 E12

    Muppets Tonight

    Muppets Tonight

    7.296 1996 HD

    Muppets Tonight is a live-action/puppet television series created by Jim Henson Productions and featuring The Muppets. Much like the...

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  • 2007
    imgS1 E7

    Seven Ages of Rock

    Seven Ages of Rock

    9 2007 HD

    A definitive landmark series charting the emergence and re-emergence of rock music as a global force, told through the musicians who have shaped this...

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  • 1970
    imgS4 E13

    Seven Ages of Rock

    Seven Ages of Rock

    7.6 1970 HD

    An eccentric schoolteacher takes her class on wondrous educational field trips with the help of a magical school bus.

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