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Popular Music TV Shows

by ronmazzo • Created 3 years ago • Modified 1 year ago
Popular Music TV Shows such as American Bandstand and Name That Tune. This list includes American, British, Australian and Canadian show as well.
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  • Shindig! (1964)

    1. Shindig!

    1964–196686 epsTV Series
    7.9 (197)
    A musical variety show featuring the biggest acts in rock-n-roll performing their latest hits.
    CreatorJimmy O'NeillStarsThe BlossomsJimmy O'NeillCarolyne Barry
  • Top of the Pops (1964)

    2. Top of the Pops

    1964–20242262 epsTV Series
    6.9 (1.2K)
    A rundown of the latest chart hits, featuring in-studio performances from popular music artists.
    CreatorsStanley DorfmanJohnnie StewartStarsThe LadybirdsPan's PeopleJimmy Savile
  • American Bandstand (1952)

    3. American Bandstand

    1952–19891673 epsTV-GTV Series
    7.5 (429)
    Dick Clark hosts a daily to weekly dance show that features the latest hit music for the attending teens to dance to. In addition, the show has performances by popular musicians and audience members rate songs.
    StarsDick ClarkCharlie O'DonnellPeaches Johnson
  • Beat-Club (1965)

    4. Beat-Club

    1965–1981105 epsTV Series
    8.2 (89)
    Rock''s legendary performers graced the stage of this famed television show. Performing on television with no time limitations, these artists were able to pull out all the stops on, what today are, some of their most recognizable songs.
    StarsUschi NerkeDave Lee TravisGitta Weidhaas
  • Ready, Steady, Go! (1963)

    5. Ready, Steady, Go!

    1963–1966179 epsTV Series
    8.0 (88)
    London based British Rock/Pop tv show broadcast every Friday night during its run until 23/12/1966. Presented by Keith Fordyce & Cathy McGowan. Featuring many performances by The Beatles,Rolling Stones & The Who amongst other 60's greats.
    StarsSandy SarjeantCathy McGowanMick Jagger
  • Ed Sullivan in The Ed Sullivan Show (1948)

    6. The Ed Sullivan Show

    1948–19711075 epsTV-GTV Series
    7.9 (1.7K)
    The classic prime time variety show most famous for its vaudeville acts and rock music performances.
    StarsEd SullivanThe Ray Bloch OrchestraRay Bloch
  • Helen Atkinson Wood, Nell Campbell, Simon Hickson, Brian Travers, and Trevor Neal in Juke Box Jury (1959)

    7. Juke Box Jury

    1959–1990462 epsTV Series
    7.6 (63)
    A panel of notable personalities rate the latest pop records.
    StarsDavid JacobsPete MurrayAlan Freeman
  • Stanley Unwin in Colour Me Pop (1968)

    8. Colour Me Pop

    1968–196950 epsTV Series
    7.7 (15)
    A British music TV programme broadcast on BBC2 from 1968-1969. It was a spin-off from the BBC 2 arts magazine show Late Night Line-Up. Designed to celebrate the new introduction of colour to British television.
    StarsMichael DeanThe StrawbsFleetwood Mac
  • A Whole Scene Going (1966)

    9. A Whole Scene Going

    1966– 24 epsTV Series
    8.8 (39)
    The first of a new series from BBC One reflecting the tastes and times of Britain's under-twenty-ones.
    StarsBarry FantoniWendy VarnalsPaul Jones
  • Saturday Night Live (1975)

    10. Saturday Night Live

    1975– 991 epsTV-14TV Series
    8.0 (56K)
    Actors, comedians and artists get together to perform short, hilarious skits on current, intelligent and at times ridiculous topics.
    CreatorLorne MichaelsStarsThe Saturday Night Live BandDon PardoDarrell Hammond
  • The Masked Singer (2019)

    11. The Masked Singer

    2019– 178 epsTV-PGTV Series
    5.8 (5.7K)
    A singing competition guessing game based on Korean format King of Mask Singer. 12 celebrity performers wear costumes to conceal identities. One singer is eliminated each week and unmasked. Small hints are given for the viewer guess along.
    StarsJenny McCarthy-WahlbergNick CannonRobin Thicke
  • Howie Mandel, Sofía Vergara, Mel B, Terry Crews, and Simon Cowell in America's Got Talent (2006)

    12. America's Got Talent

    2006– 501 epsTV-PGTV Series
    5.8 (11K)
    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.
    CreatorsSimon CowellJason RaffKen WarwickStarsHowie MandelHeidi KlumNick Cannon
  • Lionel Richie, Ryan Seacrest, Carrie Underwood, and Luke Bryan in American Idol (2002)

    13. American Idol

    2002– 732 epsTV-PGTV Series
    4.3 (23K)
    Twelve American finalists (six men and six women) compete in a singing contest.
    CreatorSimon FullerStarsRyan SeacrestMark ThompsonRandy Jackson
  • The Voice (2011)

    14. The Voice

    2011– 656 epsTV-PGTV Series
    6.5 (14K)
    Four famous musicians search for the best voices in America and will mentor these singers to become artists. America will decide which singer will be worthy of the grand prize.
    CreatorJohn de MolStarsCarson DalyBlake SheltonAdam Levine
  • Hee Haw (1969)

    15. Hee Haw

    1969–1997368 epsTV Series
    7.1 (1.9K)
    Televised comedy/variety show with a country bent.
    CreatorsJohn AylesworthFrank PeppiattStarsRoy ClarkGunilla HuttonMisty Rowe
  • Jim Henson, Jimmy Dean, and Rowlf in The Jimmy Dean Show (1963)

    16. The Jimmy Dean Show

    1963–196687 epsTV Series
    7.9 (73)
    Country music star Jimmy Dean hosts a comedy-variety show with help from his puppet sidekick, Rowlf the Dog.
    StarsJimmy DeanJim HensonChuck Cassey Singers
  • Jimmy Dean in The Jimmy Dean Show (1957)

    17. The Jimmy Dean Show

    1957–195947 epsTV Series
    8.2 (28)
    "Country" style early morning show with country-western singer Jimmy Dean, The Texas Wildcats, ventriloquist Alec Houston, The Country Lads duo, singer George Hamilton IV. Replaces 'Good Morning!' with Will Rogers Jr. (last show April 5).
    StarsJimmy DeanMary KlickJack Clark
  • The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour (1969)

    18. The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

    1969–197291 epsNot RatedTV Series
    6.9 (146)
    Variety series hosted by country/pop singer Glen Campbell.
    StarsGlen CampbellMarty PaichLarry McNeeley
  • Johnny Cash in The Johnny Cash Show (1969)

    19. The Johnny Cash Show

    1969–197158 epsTV Series
    8.6 (299)
    Johnny Cash and his wife, June Carter Cash, were hosts of this Country and Western themed variety show. Comedians Hope, Crosby, Minnie Pearl, and others perform skits. Musical acts as diverse as Louis Armstrong to The Monkees perform.
    StarsJohnny CashCarl PerkinsThe Statler Brothers
  • Johnny Carson in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)

    20. The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    1962–19929772 epsTV-14TV Series
    8.5 (4.5K)
    Host Johnny Carson performs comedy routines and chats with various celebrities.
    StarsJohnny CarsonEd McMahonDoc Severinsen
  • Jay Leno in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)

    21. The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

    1992–20144641 epsTV-14TV Series
    5.3 (11K)
    Jay Leno takes over the Tonight Show with interview, sketches, and plenty of laughs.
    StarsJay LenoKevin EubanksEdd Hall
  • 22. Hit Me Baby 1 More Time

    2005– 8 epsTV Series
    6.9 (9)
    Pop acts of yesteryear perform their classic hits and contemporary cover versions in a bid to reach the grand final and compete for the chance to release a double A-side single in the UK.
    StarsVernon KayTiffanyChesney Hawkes
  • Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, and The Monkees in The Monkees (1965)

    23. The Monkees

    1965–196859 epsTV-GTV Series
    7.5 (5.6K)
    The misadventures of a struggling rock group.
    CreatorsPaul MazurskyLarry TuckerStarsDavy JonesMicky DolenzPeter Tork
  • The Partridge Family (1970)

    24. The Partridge Family

    1970–197496 epsTV-GTV Series
    6.6 (5.2K)
    The humorous adventures of a family of pop musicians.
    CreatorBernard SladeStarsShirley JonesDavid CassidySusan Dey
  • Jane Lynch, Lea Michele, Naya Rivera, Mark Salling, Matthew Morrison, Cory Monteith, Dianna Agron, Kevin McHale, Chris Colfer, Jenna Ushkowitz, Amber Riley, and Heather Elizabeth Morris in Glee (2009)

    25. Glee

    2009–2015121 epsTV-PGTV Series
    6.8 (159K)
    A group of ambitious misfits try to escape the harsh realities of high school by joining a glee club headed by a passionate Spanish teacher.
    CreatorsIan BrennanBrad FalchukRyan MurphyStarsLea MicheleJane LynchMatthew Morrison

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