Pioneers of Television (2008)
A documentary series focusing on the legends that helped launched TV and left lasting impression on sitcoms, talk shows, variety shows and game shows in television's early years.
Watch now
Episodes
-
1
1. Sitcoms2008-01-02 · 1h 0mThis episode focuses on the five key sitcoms that shaped the genre: I Love Lucy, The Honeymooners, Make Room for Daddy, The Andy Griffith Show and The Dick Van Dyke Show. The last
-
2
2. Late Night2008-01-09 · 1h 0mThe distinct contributions and unique personalities of Steve Allen, Jack Paar and Johnny Carson headline this episode. "Johnny always wanted you to do well," Jay Leno recalls, "you
-
3
3. Variety2008-01-16 · 1h 0mThis episode begins with Ed Sullivan's Toast of the Town and Milton Berle's Texaco Star Theater, and progresses through The Carol Burnett Show, Smothers Brothers and Laugh-in, amon
-
4
4. Game Shows2008-01-23 · 1h 0mThis episode traces one of broadcasting's strongest genres, from its nascent beginnings in radio through its heyday in the late 60s. Bob Barker talks about his earliest work, and M
Cast
Benjamin BrattSelf - Narrator (voice)Images
You might also like
★ 6.7
★ 7.4
★ 7.0
★ 8.4
★ 8.0
★ 7.5
★ 7.0
★ 7.4
★ 7.5
★ 8.1
★ 7.0
★ 7.5
★ 8.8
★ 7.7
★ 7.5
★ 7.8
★ 7.4
★ 8.0