Best Short-Lived Programs or Mini-Series
A list of television series that were great short programs or mini-series.
A note: Christmas Through the Decades, The '90s, The Eighties, and The Nineties all cover the origin and influence of my favorite show, The Simpsons.
A note: Christmas Through the Decades, The '90s, The Eighties, and The Nineties all cover the origin and influence of my favorite show, The Simpsons.
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- StarsMatt BlakeBill AdlerChristmas Through the Decades explores the traditions, fads, and gifts of Christmases past. Each episode includes interviews from pop culture experts and celebrities and covers popular music, TV specials, movies, toys and more for the featured decade.
- StarsJohn AboudMichael Ian BlackCharoSeveral holidays and their various television specials and traditions are discussed by celebrities and comedians.
- StarsDavid Alan GrierJohn AboudElon James WhiteBlack to the Future presents a giant enrichment of music, movies, TV shows, products, fashions, fads, trends, scandals and major events of black American culture from the 1970s 'til now.
- StarsOprah WinfreyElvis PresleyLucille BallYou can quote them in an instant, reference them with just one name, and even dress up like them for Halloween. In this always-expanding pop culture of ours, there are plenty of stars, but precious few icons. On its latest edition of the acclaimed Greatest countdown series, VH1 burrows into the pop persona's that have made the ultimate impact; names so familiar they're recognized and revered in the world's most far-flung spots. What makes an "Icon?" It's not enough to just be famous or to have won a couple of awards. You have to pass one or more of the following criteria: Do they pass the one-name test? Can you dress up as them for Halloween? Did they blaze a trail in pop culture? Did they create a signature character in pop culture? Can you quote them, or their character, in 10 seconds or less? Did society imitate their sense of fashion? Hairstyle? Did "SNL" create a sketch satirizing them? Did someone write a song about them? Was or is there merchandising or paraphernalia that bears their image? Can they be connected to Kevin Bacon? Too large to be a "100 Greatest" special, VH1 will expand its reach and recognize 200 of America's most outstanding and outrageous personalities with "VH1's 200 Greatest Pop Culture Icons," Each one hour episode is illustrated by celebrated artist Robert Risko, and will take a fun and lighthearted look at the individuals and moments that now live immortally in American pop culture. Risko accepted his first assignment from Andy Warhol and has been drawing the likenesses of hundreds of notables from the worlds of film, television, music and politics for over twenty years. The 200 Greatest Pop Culture Icons is wide in scope, accounting for television characters (Gilligan and Miss Piggy) cartoon crazies (Bugs Bunny and Scooby Doo), Hollywood heroes (Rock Hudson and Jim Carrey), and of course rock stars (Jimi Hendrix and The Rolling Stones). Hey, we're even throwing in The Three Stooges somewhere along the line. Each will be the subject of a pithy profile that's sure to reveal new tidbits of info while reminding you of their subject's longstanding cultural significance. Each will be scrutinized by awed celebrities and witty critics. Along the way you'll get new insights into how and why these gods and goddesses rose to the pop culture heavens. Sex and the City (1998)'s Kristin Davis is your host through five night's worth of intriguing installments. All-star interviews include Katie Couric, Jay Leno, The Osbourne Family, Hugh Hefner, Shania Twain, 'Denis Leary', Lisa Marie Presley, William Shatner, Susan Lucci, Britney Spears, Ringo Starr, Kevin Bacon, Penny Marshall and many, many more. Each one-hour episode is a fun and entertaining look at some of America's favorite personalities and features exclusive interviews with Hollywood legends, sports figures, TV stars, and musical icons. It is a celebration of the people and the moments that live immortally in pop culture. So there it is. From 'Abba (I)' to Wonder Woman (no, there are no Z's on the list), The 200 Greatest Pop Culture Icons is coming to make sense of uber fame's timeless nature.
- StarsErik EstradaBo DerekLeif GarrettCelebrities and comedians share their thoughts on pop culture of the 1970's.
- StarsJohn WatersDom DeLuiseAlison ArngrimCelebrities and comedians are back to discuss more important historical moments and popular culture for the 1970's.
- StarsTraci LordsSoleil Moon FryeAndrew Dice ClayA humorous, year by year look through the decade that saw hair size become a statement, ratty clothes become cool, and music about breaking up become mainstream. Comprised of segments dedicated to the film, music, fashion and big headlines of the 1980s, with commentary from comedians, musicians and others who lived through it and saw the insanity with their own eyes. Offshoot of the very successful "I Love The 70s!" special, and preceded the "I Love The 90s!" special.
- StarsCassandra PetersonHarry Anderson'Weird Al' YankovicA look back at the years 1980-1989 with commentary from celebrities and comedians in 3-D.
- StarsKevin SmithJason MewesLiz PhairA nostalgiac look back at the 1990's in the midst of movies, music, shows, scandals, trends, and news events.
- StarsKevin SmithJason MewesGabrielle CarterisI Love The 90's is back with even more insight and looks back to the decade that gave us Grunge, The O.J. Trial, and Nelson! It's I Love The 90's: Part Deux!
- StarsBeth LittlefordKeith PowellRegan BurnsCelebrities and comedians take a look back at popular culture and trends for the years 2000-2007.
- StarsSue SmithJonathan Van NessMichelle ButeauCelebrities remember pop culture from 2000 to 2009
- StarsRob LoweKurt AndersenDavid SirotaThe '80s: The Decade That Made Us is the defining biography of a decade, as told through exclusive interviews with more than 40 icons, entertainers and innovators who shaped its identity.
- StarsShannen DohertySusan SarandonNeve CampbellA show which highlights the events of the 90s.
- History and popular culture from the 1990's is examined.
- StarsRob LoweDonald TrumpArmando MontelongoA retropective of the decade which some knew as the naughties, but everybody knew as a crazy era for both reality TV and actual reality.
- StarsJohn HeilemannTim NaftaliRobert DallekInterviews and archival footage focusing on the politics, music, technical advancements, drugs and the "free love" movement of the 1960s.
- StarsDouglas BrinkleyRick PerlsteinChris ConnellyA documentary series focusing on the ongoing Vietnam War, the Watergate scandal, evolving music industry, the Iran Hostage Crisis, the sexual revolution, and the rise of foreign and domestic terrorism.
- StarsH.W. BrandsChris ConnellyGil TroyA documentary series focusing on the Reagan presidency, the AIDS crisis, the end of the Cold War, Wall Street corruption, the tech boom, the expansion of television, and the evolving music industry.
- StarsDan RatherGil TroyLesley StahlA TV documentary miniseries chronicling the trends, pop culture, and important events that took place from 1990 to 1999.
- StarsRenee GrahamJulian ZelizerChris ConnellyA TV documentary miniseries chronicling the trends, pop culture, and important events that took place from 2000 to 2009.
- StarsJohn HeilemannChris WallaceDavid RemnickCNN audiences are invited to look back at the 2010s, a turbulent era marked by political and social upheaval, culminating in the single most dramatic year of the 21st century: 2020.
- DirectorKenneth BowserStarsSheree AliJoan ArmatradingDan AykroydA retrospective of the first 5 years of Saturday Night Live.
- DirectorKenneth BowserStarsJim BelushiA. Whitney BrownDana CarveyThe aftermath of Lorne Michaels leaving to the success of Saturday Night Live in the 80's.