Pioneers of Television(2008)
Documentary
First Air Date: 2008-01-02
Average Runtime: 1h 0m
Rating: 6.0
Votes: 2
Seasons: 4
Episodes: 17
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.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Episodes: 4E01
Sitcoms
Air Date: 2008-01-02
This episode focuses on the five key sitcoms that shaped the genre: I Love Lucy, The Honeymooners, Make Room for Dadd...
E02
Late Night
Air Date: 2008-01-09
The distinct contributions and unique personalities of Steve Allen, Jack Paar and Johnny Carson headline this episode...
E03
Variety
Air Date: 2008-01-16
This episode begins with Ed Sullivan's Toast of the Town and Milton Berle's Texaco Star Theater, and progresses throu...
E04
Game Shows
Air Date: 2008-01-23
This episode traces one of broadcasting's strongest genres, from its nascent beginnings in radio through its heyday i...
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