Television(1988)
Documentary
First Air Date: 1988-01-24
Average Runtime: N/A
Rating: 7.0
Votes: 1
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 8
An overview of the history of television from its earliest days to modern times.
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Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Episodes: 8E01
Live Pictures
Air Date: 1988-01-24
Introduction to the series and a look at sports, weddings, funerals, and other newsworthy events that were broadcast ...
E02
Comedy
Air Date: 1988-02-01
A look at comedy on television, from sketch comedies to sitcoms to stand-up specials.
E03
The Race for Television
Air Date: 1988-02-08
Documents the early creation of TV.
E04
The Power of Pictures
Air Date: 1988-02-14
A look at murder, war, accidents, political scandal and other powerful news images.
E05
Point of View
Air Date: 1988-02-22
A look at news coverage, primarily centered on American politics.
E06
Drama
Air Date: 1988-02-28
A look at TV dramas, including the early days of live theatre, cop shows, miniseries, prime-time soap operas, foreign...
E07
Fun and Games
Air Date: 1988-03-07
A look at variety shows, music programs, music videos, talk shows, and game shows.
E08
The Promise of Television
Air Date: 1988-03-14
The finale delves into the arts, education, children's programs, and the depiction of African Americans on TV.
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