Chita Rivera

Chita Rivera

Chita Rivera (January 23, 1933 - January 30, 2024) was an American actress, dancer, and singer best known for creating roles in musical theatre hits such as Anita in "West Side Story," Rosie in "Bye Bye Birdie," Velma in "Chicago" and Aurora in "Kiss of the Spider Woman." She received 2 Tony Awards (from a record 10 nominations), a Kennedy Center Honor and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

  • Title: Chita Rivera
  • Popularity: 4.668
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1933-01-23
  • Place of Birth: Washington, D.C., USA
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  • Also Known As: Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero
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Chita Rivera Movies

  • 2002
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    Chicago
    Chicago

    7.114 2002 HD

    Murderesses Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart find themselves on death row together and fight for the fame that will keep them from the gallows in 1920s...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Renée Zellweger

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  • 1969
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    Sweet Charity
    Sweet Charity

    6.764 1969 HD

    Taxi dancer Charity continues to have faith in the human race despite apparently endless disappointments at its hands, and hope that she will finally...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Shirley MacLaine

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  • 1981
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    Pippin
    Pippin

    7.6 1981 HD

    A mysterious performance troupe led by a Leading Player tells the story of Pippin, a young prince on his search for meaning and significance. Taped...

    Genre: Music

    Cast: Ben Vereen

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  • 2003
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    Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There
    Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There

    7 2003 HD

    Broadway: The Golden Age is the most important, ambitious and comprehensive film ever made about America's most celebrated indigenous art form. ...

    Genre: Music

    Cast: Edie Adams

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  • 2006
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    Kalamazoo?
    Kalamazoo?

    1 2006 HD

    The story of three girlfriends who go back to Kalamazoo, Michigan for their 10 year high school reunion. There, they discover that a time capsule...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Josie Davis

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  • 1977
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    Once Upon a Brothers Grimm
    Once Upon a Brothers Grimm

    1 1977 HD

    While traveling to meet with the Hessian King, the famed Brothers Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm, travel through an enchanted forest where they find...

    Genre: Fantasy

    Cast: Dean Jones

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  • 2001
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    My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs
    My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs

    5 2001 HD

    Live from Carnegie Hall and hosted by Julie Andrews, a host of glittering Broadway stars sing Broadway's best and most enduring love songs. This...

    Genre: Music

    Cast: Julie Andrews

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  • 2015
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    Chita Rivera: A Lot Of Livin' To Do
    Chita Rivera: A Lot Of Livin' To Do

    1 2015 HD

    A retrospective of Chita Rivera's film, television and stage career, including interviews with Dick Van Dyke, Ben Vereen, Carol Lawrence and others....

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Chita Rivera

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  • 1987
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    Mayflower Madam
    Mayflower Madam

    3.8 1987 HD

    Inspired by the explosive sex-for-sale scandal that rocked Manhattan in 1984, the infamous Sydney Biddle Barrows, a driven young socialite, opens an...

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Candice Bergen

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  • 2016
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    West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic
    West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic

    8 2016 HD

    As the world prepares to celebrate the 60th anniversary of West Side Story in 2017, dancer Bruno Tonioli and broadcaster Suzy Klein go in search of...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Bruno Tonioli

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  • 2005
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    Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards
    Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards

    7.2 2005 HD

    Broadway royalty and Tony-winners Tommy Tune, Carol Channing, Robert Goulet, and Harvey Fierstein are your hosts for this third compilation of great...

    Genre: Music

    Cast: Carol Channing

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  • 2014
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    Waiting in the Wings: The Musical
    Waiting in the Wings: The Musical

    5.3 2014 HD

    Two entertainers destined for the big time are mismatched in a casting office from two very different online contests. Tony, a stripper from New...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Jeffrey A. Johns

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  • 2018
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    Bathtubs Over Broadway
    Bathtubs Over Broadway

    8.2 2018 HD

    When he started as a comedy writer for the Late Show with David Letterman, Steve Young had few interests and not many friends outside of his day job....

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Steve Young

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  • 2019
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    Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon
    Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon

    7.3 2019 HD

    Merely Marvelous is a celebration of the art and life of Broadway's greatest dancing star, Gwen Verdon. She overcame many obstacles, including...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Gwen Verdon

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  • 1996
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    A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury
    A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury

    1 1996 HD

    Broadway salute to Tony Award-winning actress Angela Lansbury in a star-packed gala November 17,1996 at the Majestic Theatre on Broadway. The event...

    Genre: Music

    Cast: Angela Lansbury

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  • 2018
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    Every Act of Life
    Every Act of Life

    7 2018 HD

    The life of Tony-winning playwright Terrence McNally (Master Class, Ragtime): 60 years of groundbreaking plays and musicals, the struggle for gay...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Terrence McNally

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  • 2003
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    Broadway's Lost Treasures
    Broadway's Lost Treasures

    5.6 2003 HD

    The golden age of the annual Tony Awards ceremony lasted from 1967 to 1986 — the period during which Alexander H. Cohen and his wife, Hildy...

    Genre: Music

    Cast: Angela Lansbury

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  • 1997
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    The Music of Kander & Ebb: Razzle Dazzle
    The Music of Kander & Ebb: Razzle Dazzle

    1 1997 HD

    A profile of composing team John Kander and Fred Ebb, who have written many Broadway musicals. Highlights include interviews with Lauren Bacall, Joel...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: John Kander

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  • 1985
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    That's Dancing!
    That's Dancing!

    7 1985 HD

    A documentary film about dancing on the screen, from it's orgins after the invention of the movie camera, over the movie musical from the late 20s,...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Mikhail Baryshnikov

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  • 2018
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    Waiting in the Wings: Still Waiting
    Waiting in the Wings: Still Waiting

    1 2018 HD

    The stripper Tony and the naive enthusiast Anthony, two entertainers, destined for the big time, who are mismatched in a casting office from two very...

    Genre: Music

    Cast: Jeffrey A. Johns

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  • 2020
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    Chita: A Legendary Celebration
    Chita: A Legendary Celebration

    1 2020 HD

    Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS presents a 2013 concert celebrating Chita Rivera's 80th birthday as a fundraiser to aid struggling artists during...

    Genre: Music

    Cast: Chita Rivera

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  • 2019
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    Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back
    Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back

    1 2019 HD

    Maurice Hines, a charming, gay African-American entertainer navigates the complications of show business while grieving the loss of his more famous,...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Maurice Hines

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  • 1969
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    From Stage to Screen---A Director's Dilemma
    From Stage to Screen---A Director's Dilemma

    1 1969 HD

    Universal short chronicling the adaptation of the musical SWEET CHARITY from Broadway to film.

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Bob Fosse

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  • 1996
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    The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story
    The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story

    7 1996 HD

    The childhood, adolescence, and incredible adult years of Al Hirschfeld, celebrated creator of thousands of line drawings of famous people - many in...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Al Hirschfeld

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  • 2014
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    Private Screenings: Robert Osborne
    Private Screenings: Robert Osborne

    7.3 2014 HD

    TCM host Robert Osborne discusses his life and career with guest interviewer Alec Baldwin in commemoration of Osborne's 20 years with the network.

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Alec Baldwin

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  • 2021
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    Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
    Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age

    1 2021 HD

    Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age explores the world of Broadway from 1959 through the early 1980s as recounted by a diverse cast of Broadway stars who...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Jonathan Groff

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  • 2021
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    tick, tick... BOOM!
    tick, tick... BOOM!

    7.666 2021 HD

    On the brink of turning 30, a promising theater composer navigates love, friendship and the pressure to create something great before time runs out.

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Andrew Garfield

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  • 1978
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    Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
    Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

    4.4 1978 HD

    A small town band makes it big, but loses track of their roots, as they get caught up into the big-time machinations of the music biz. Now, they must...

    Genre: Adventure

    Cast: Peter Frampton

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  • 2022
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    Reopening: The Broadway Revival
    Reopening: The Broadway Revival

    1 2022 HD

    Go behind the scenes of Broadway as shows reunite, rehearse and re-stage for their long-awaited reopening nights while the theater industry learns...

    Genre:

    Cast: Aaron Tveit

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  • 2021
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    Something's Coming: West Side Story
    Something's Coming: West Side Story

    7.4 2021 HD

    Incredible video behind-the-scenes with the stars, Steven Spielberg, and see one of the last interviews with the legendary Stephen Sondheim.

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Steven Spielberg

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  • 1973
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    The Marcus-Nelson Murders
    The Marcus-Nelson Murders

    7 1973 HD

    A homicide detective begins to suspect that the black teenager accused of murdering two white girls is being framed by his fellow detectives.

    Genre: TV Movie

    Cast: Telly Savalas

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  • 2011
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    A Place for Us: West Side Story's Legacy
    A Place for Us: West Side Story's Legacy

    1 2011 HD

    A documentary with stars from the original cast.

    Genre: Music

    Cast: Mikhail Baryshnikov

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  • 2020
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    Amy's Victory Dance
    Amy's Victory Dance

    1 2020 HD

    A New York City based former professional dancer crossed the street and was hit and ran over by a 15 ton New York City Express. As she regains...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Amy Jordan

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  • 1990
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    Night of 100 Stars III
    Night of 100 Stars III

    6 1990 HD

    A celebrity benefit for The Actors' Fund of America, featuring music, songs, dance and comedy.

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Hank Aaron

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  • 1985
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    Night of 100 Stars II
    Night of 100 Stars II

    8 1985 HD

    This special is the second "Night of 100 Stars" to benefit The Actors Fund of America. Edited from a seven-hour live entertainment marathon that was...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Debbie Allen

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  • 2020
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    Uprooted: The Journey of Jazz Dance
    Uprooted: The Journey of Jazz Dance

    5.2 2020 HD

    Follow the fascinating evolution of jazz dance from its origins in Africa, through to its modern-day interpretations which reveal the political and...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Debbie Allen

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  • 2023
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    Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway's Best
    Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway's Best

    2 2023 HD

    Enjoy a revue of milestone Broadway shows and songs from 1973 to 2023 hosted by two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster. Features performances by...

    Genre:

    Cast: Sara Bareilles

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  • 2023
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    Studio One Forever
    Studio One Forever

    10 2023 HD

    A documentary film about Studio One which, from 1974 to 1994, was the center of queer nightlife in West Hollywood as well as the staging ground for...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Chita Rivera

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  • 1973
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    Sondheim: A Musical Tribute
    Sondheim: A Musical Tribute

    1 1973 HD

    A short documentary concerning the preparations and rehearsals for the March 11, 1973 benefit tribute to Stephen Sondheim. Includes a photo-montage...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Stephen Sondheim

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  • 2024
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    LIZA: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
    LIZA: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story

    1 2024 HD

    Rich with archival gems and Liza Minnelli’s own point of view, Bruce David Klein's luminous documentary celebrates a young entertainer full of...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Liza Minnelli

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  • 2006
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    Will & Grace
    Will & Grace

    6.848 2006 HD

    Will Truman and Grace Adler are best friends living in New York, and when Grace's engagement falls apart, she moves in with Will. Together, along...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Eric McCormack

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  • 2014
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    E! True Hollywood Story
    E! True Hollywood Story

    8.1 2014 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...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast:

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  • 1970
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    The Hollywood Palace
    The Hollywood Palace

    4.5 1970 HD

    The Hollywood Palace is an hour-long American television variety show that was broadcast weekly on ABC from January 4, 1964 to February 7, 1970....

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast:

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  • 1963
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    The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
    The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

    4 1963 HD

    The Dinah Shore Chevy Show is an American variety series hosted by Dinah Shore, and broadcast on NBC from October 1956 to June 1963. The series was...

    Genre:

    Cast: Dinah Shore

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  • 2023
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    The Kennedy Center Honors
    The Kennedy Center Honors

    7.2 2023 HD

    The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual honor given to those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture.

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  • 2019
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    Live from Lincoln Center
    Live from Lincoln Center

    8.3 2019 HD

    Since premiering in 1976, the landmark series has sought to democratize the world of the performing arts by making Lincoln Center's historic concerts...

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  • 1978
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    The Carol Burnett Show
    The Carol Burnett Show

    7.5 1978 HD

    The Carol Burnett Show is an American variety/sketch comedy television show starring Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner, and...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Carol Burnett

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  • 2024
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    Great Performances
    Great Performances

    5.214 2024 HD

    The best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse programming portfolio of classical music, opera, popular...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Bray Poor

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  • 1964
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    The Judy Garland Show
    The Judy Garland Show

    8 1964 HD

    The Judy Garland Show is an American musical variety television series that aired on CBS on Sunday nights during the 1963-1964 television season....

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Judy Garland

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  • 1965
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    The Outer Limits
    The Outer Limits

    7.792 1965 HD

    The Outer Limits is an anthology tv series of self-contained sci-fi-horror stories, sometimes with a plot twist at the end.

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Vic Perrin

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  • 1971
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    The Ed Sullivan Show
    The Ed Sullivan Show

    6.529 1971 HD

    The Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June 20, 1948 to Sunday June 6, 1971, and was hosted by...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Ed Sullivan

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  • 2000
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    Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
    Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

    6.6 2000 HD

    Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child is an American anthology animated television series.

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Robert Guillaume

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  • 1978
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    The Carol Burnett Show
    The Carol Burnett Show

    7.5 1978 HD

    The Carol Burnett Show is an American variety/sketch comedy television show starring Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner, and...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Carol Burnett

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  • 1981
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    The Mike Douglas Show
    The Mike Douglas Show

    5.4 1981 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...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Mike Douglas

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  • 2023
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    Tony Awards
    Tony Awards

    5 2023 HD

    The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award, recognizes achievement in live Broadway theatre. The...

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  • 2021
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    Stars in the House
    Stars in the House

    1 2021 HD

    In the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic and theatres across the world closing their curtains indefinitely, SiriusXM host Seth Rudetsky and his...

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