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Pioneers of Television

Season 1 Episode 2: Late Night

Late-night television's transformative history unfolds in the next episode, exploring its roots from Steve Allen, Jack Paar, and Johnny Carson's pioneering efforts to Merv Griffin and Regis Philbin's notable stint as Joey Bishop's sidekick.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Sitcoms

Aired: Jan 2, 2008

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

Episode 2 Late Night

Aired: Jan 9, 2008

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

Episode 3 Variety

Aired: Jan 16, 2008

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

Episode 4 Game Shows

Aired: Jan 23, 2008

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

Main Cast

Cliff ArquetteCharlie Weaver

Appearances

Harlan Saperstein

Harlan Saperstein

Info about Pioneers of Television

Seasons: 4

Current Status: Ended

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary, History