Pioneers of Television

  • : 2008
  • : 16
  • : 7
  • PBS
  • Documentary History

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Sitcoms
Episode overview
02, 2008
This 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 full overview
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Late Night
Episode overview
09, 2008
The 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'd .. show full overview
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Variety
Episode overview
16, 2008
This 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’, .. show full overview
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Game Shows
Episode overview
23, 2008
This 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 .. show full overview

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