“Sitcoms”
Explore five classic sitcoms: I Love Lucy, The Honeymooners, Make Room for Daddy, The Andy Griffith Show and The Dick Van Dyke Show. Joyce Randolph offers surprising insights into Jackie Gleason; Marlo Thomas recounts her father Danny; Andy Griffith offers his opinions about what made his show work; and both Mary Tyler Moore and Dick Van Dyke recount their years on The Dick Van Dyke Show.
Episodes
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“Sitcoms”
S2 E206 - 54m 12s
Explore five classic sitcoms: I Love Lucy, The Honeymooners, Make Room for Daddy, The Andy Griffith Show and The Dick Van Dyke Show. Joyce Randolph offers surprising insights into Jackie Gleason; Marlo Thomas recounts her father Danny; Andy Griffith offers his opinions about what made his show work; and both Mary Tyler Moore and Dick Van Dyke recount their years on The Dick Van Dyke Show.
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“Science Fiction”
S2 E205 - 53m 14s
This episode uncovers three key sci-fi series: Star Trek, Lost in Space and The Twilight Zone. Includes interviews with both Leonard Nimoy and William Shatner; the full cast of Lost in Space; and a never-before-seen interview with icon Rod Serling. Interviews: Rod Serling, Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, Nichelle Nichols, Bill Mumy, Angela Cartwright.
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“Doctors and Nurses”
S2 E204 - 53m 14s
From George Clooney on ER to Richard Chamberlain on Dr. Kildare, television’s long love affair with doctors and nurses shows no signs of letting up. Cast members including Noah Wyle and Anthony Edwards open up about the secrets of ER; while Howie Mandel, Ed Begley Jr., Norman Lloyd, and Christina Pickles revisit St. Elsewhere. Featuring the final interview with Chad Everett of Medical Center.
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“Superheroes”
S2 E203 - 53m 14s
Exploring the superhero genre through the television eras: Superman in the 50s; Batman and The Green Hornet (with Bruce Lee) in the 60s; Wonder Woman and The Incredible Hulk in the 70s, and Greatest American Hero in the 80s. Interviews: Adam West, Burt Ward, Lynda Carter, William Katt, Julie Newmar, Lee Meriwether, Lou Ferrigno.
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“Funny Ladies”
S2 E202 - 53m 14s
The first standup comediennes to appear on television, including legends like Phyllis Diller and Joan Rivers. We also look at Lucille Ball’s breakthrough on I Love Lucy, and the sitcom stars that followed including Mary Tyler Moore, Betty White, and Marla Gibbs. Contemporary actresses including Margaret Cho and Tina Fey also share how these trailblazers inspired their own work.
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"Westerns"
S2 E201 - 53m 14s
Gunsmoke, Bonanza, The Rifleman, Wild Wild West, Maverick, Big Valley and Daniel Boone are among the series profiled in this episode. With interviews from James Garner, Linda Evans, Robert Conrad, Fess Parker, Ed Ames, Peter Graves, Angie Dickinson, William Shatner, Ernest Borgnine, and Adam West, this episode includes both western stars and new celebrities who used Westerns as a launching pad.
Schedule
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Pioneers of Television
Superheroes
Thursday
Jan 30
1 Hour
Superheroes over the decades, from "Superman" in the 1950s to "The Greatest American Hero" in the 1980s. -
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Pioneers of Television
Doctors and Nurses
Thursday
Jan 30
1 Hour
Actors Noah Wyle, Anthony Edwards, Gloria Reuben and Eriq LaSalle reveal the secrets of "ER"; Howie Mandel, Ed Begley Jr. and Christina Pickles talk about "St. Elsewhere." -
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Pioneers of Television
Superheroes
Friday
Jan 31
1 Hour
Superheroes over the decades, from "Superman" in the 1950s to "The Greatest American Hero" in the 1980s. -
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Pioneers of Television
Doctors and Nurses
Friday
Jan 31
1 Hour
Actors Noah Wyle, Anthony Edwards, Gloria Reuben and Eriq LaSalle reveal the secrets of "ER"; Howie Mandel, Ed Begley Jr. and Christina Pickles talk about "St. Elsewhere." -
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Pioneers of Television
Superheroes
Friday
Jan 31
1 Hour
Superheroes over the decades, from "Superman" in the 1950s to "The Greatest American Hero" in the 1980s. -
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Pioneers of Television
Doctors and Nurses
Friday
Jan 31
1 Hour
Actors Noah Wyle, Anthony Edwards, Gloria Reuben and Eriq LaSalle reveal the secrets of "ER"; Howie Mandel, Ed Begley Jr. and Christina Pickles talk about "St. Elsewhere." -
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Pioneers of Television
Superheroes
Saturday
Feb 1
1 Hour
Superheroes over the decades, from "Superman" in the 1950s to "The Greatest American Hero" in the 1980s. -
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Pioneers of Television
Doctors and Nurses
Saturday
Feb 1
1 Hour
Actors Noah Wyle, Anthony Edwards, Gloria Reuben and Eriq LaSalle reveal the secrets of "ER"; Howie Mandel, Ed Begley Jr. and Christina Pickles talk about "St. Elsewhere." -
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Pioneers of Television
Superheroes
Sunday
Feb 2
1 Hour
Superheroes over the decades, from "Superman" in the 1950s to "The Greatest American Hero" in the 1980s. -
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Pioneers of Television
Doctors and Nurses
Sunday
Feb 2
1 Hour
Actors Noah Wyle, Anthony Edwards, Gloria Reuben and Eriq LaSalle reveal the secrets of "ER"; Howie Mandel, Ed Begley Jr. and Christina Pickles talk about "St. Elsewhere." -
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Pioneers of Television
Science Fiction
Thursday
Feb 6
1 Hour
Futuristic storytellers Gene Roddenberry, Irwin Allen, and Rod Serling. -
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Pioneers of Television
Sitcoms
Thursday
Feb 6
1 Hour
Joyce Randolph provides insight into Jackie Gleason; Marlo Thomas reminisces about her father, Danny; Andy Griffith on what made his show work; Mary Tyler Moore and Dick Van Dyke recount their work together. -
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Pioneers of Television
Science Fiction
Friday
Feb 7
1 Hour
Futuristic storytellers Gene Roddenberry, Irwin Allen, and Rod Serling. -
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Pioneers of Television
Sitcoms
Friday
Feb 7
1 Hour
Joyce Randolph provides insight into Jackie Gleason; Marlo Thomas reminisces about her father, Danny; Andy Griffith on what made his show work; Mary Tyler Moore and Dick Van Dyke recount their work together. -
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Pioneers of Television
Science Fiction
Saturday
Feb 8
1 Hour
Futuristic storytellers Gene Roddenberry, Irwin Allen, and Rod Serling. -
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Pioneers of Television
Sitcoms
Saturday
Feb 8
1 Hour
Joyce Randolph provides insight into Jackie Gleason; Marlo Thomas reminisces about her father, Danny; Andy Griffith on what made his show work; Mary Tyler Moore and Dick Van Dyke recount their work together. -
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Pioneers of Television
Science Fiction
Sunday
Feb 9
1 Hour
Futuristic storytellers Gene Roddenberry, Irwin Allen, and Rod Serling. -
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Pioneers of Television
Sitcoms
Sunday
Feb 9
1 Hour
Joyce Randolph provides insight into Jackie Gleason; Marlo Thomas reminisces about her father, Danny; Andy Griffith on what made his show work; Mary Tyler Moore and Dick Van Dyke recount their work together.
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