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Pioneers of Television

Trailblazing pioneers transformed the early years of television, revolutionizing the development of sitcoms, talk shows, variety shows, and game shows.

The documentary series delves into the early days of US television, examining late night TV, sitcoms, variety shows, and game shows from the 1950s and 60s.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Sitcoms

1. Sitcoms

Aired: Jan 2, 2008

Legendary stars of TV's Golden Age share their unforgettable stories, featuri...

Episode 2 Late Night

2. Late Night

Aired: Jan 9, 2008

Late-night television's transformative history unfolds in the next episode, e...

Episode 3 Variety

3. Variety

Aired: Jan 16, 2008

The next episode delves into the origins of American television, focusing on ...

Episode 4 Game Shows

4. Game Shows

Aired: Jan 23, 2008

The next episode of "The Price is Right" will honor the trailblazing game sho...

Main Cast

Cliff ArquetteCliff ArquetteCharlie Weaver
Pinto ColvigPinto ColvigBozo the Clown

Appearances

Kelsey GrammerKelsey Grammer
Harlan SapersteinHarlan Saperstein
Ryan SeacrestRyan Seacrest
Benjamin BrattBenjamin Bratt
Peter StraussPeter Strauss
Jerry SeinfeldJerry Seinfeld
Robin WilliamsRobin Williams
Pat CrowleyPat Crowley
Adam WestAdam West
James GarnerJames Garner
Jimmie 'JJ' WalkerJimmie 'JJ' Walker
Larry HagmanLarry Hagman
William ShatnerWilliam Shatner
Steve AllenSteve Allen
Muhammad AliMuhammad Ali
Ernest BorgnineErnest Borgnine
Edward AsnerEdward Asner
Richard ChamberlainRichard Chamberlain
Tim AllenTim Allen
Bob BarkerBob Barker
Tina FeyTina Fey
Mike ConnorsMike Connors
Burt WardBurt Ward
Jack BennyJack Benny
Margaret ChoMargaret Cho
Ed AmesEd Ames
Charlene TiltonCharlene Tilton
Leonard NimoyLeonard Nimoy
Anthony EdwardsAnthony Edwards
Morey AmsterdamMorey Amsterdam
Michele LeeMichele Lee
Marta KristenMarta Kristen
Gloria ReubenGloria Reuben
Desi ArnazDesi Arnaz
Daws ButlerDaws Butler
Roseanne BarrRoseanne Barr
LeVar BurtonLeVar Burton
Bob NewhartBob Newhart
Jack BarryJack Barry
Stephen J. CannellStephen J. Cannell
Julie NewmarJulie Newmar
Milton BerleMilton Berle
Diahann CarrollDiahann Carroll
Linda EvansLinda Evans
Pat BoonePat Boone
Bill CosbyBill Cosby
Veronica CartwrightVeronica Cartwright
Patrick DuffyPatrick Duffy
Angela CartwrightAngela Cartwright
Eriq La SalleEriq La Salle
Lucille BallLucille Ball
Count BasieCount Basie
Dan CastellanetaDan Castellaneta
John AmosJohn Amos
Jonathan WintersJonathan Winters
Pat CarrollPat Carroll
Johnny CarsonJohnny Carson
Cab CallowayCab Calloway
Carol BurnettCarol Burnett
Frances BavierFrances Bavier

Pioneers of Television Videos

Pioneers of Television: Miniseries

Pioneers of Television: Miniseries

Info about Pioneers of Television

Seasons: 4

Current Status: Ended

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary, History

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