But even when respondents didn't volunteer their own identities for the public, the results of this survey are full of surprises, starting with the show Hollywood chose as its all-time No. 'It quite literally changed the way my brain worked.' Mike Hopkins, CEO of Hulu, picks The Sopranos (No. 15 on the list, five above David Lynch's mystery). 'My favorite is Twin Peaks,' says Damon Lindelof, co-creator of Lost (No. Although the survey was anonymous, some big names were willing to go on the record. The most watched special event programme of all time on a single channel in the UK is the 1973 wedding ceremony of Princess Anne, shown only on BBC1. We asked more than 2,800 industry people - including 779 actors, 365 producers and 268 directors, among others - to choose their favorite series of all time (excluding talk shows and news programs). The majority of special events attracting large audiences are often carried on more than one channel. This year's TV survey was handled in a similar fashion. Last year, THR published the world's first movie list based on a polling of Hollywood pros.

What's the best TV show of all time? Who knows? This poll is strictly about favorite shows, the programs people in Hollywood hold nearest to their hearts - that remind them of better times or speak to their inner child or inspire their creativity or just help them unwind after a crappy day at the studio - even if one or two of the programs listed here aren't exactly masterpieces of the medium.

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