Pioneers of Television

Compelling interviews and irresistible clips offer fresh takes on TV's biggest celebrities

Episodes

  • Acting Funny: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Acting Funny

    S4 Ep4 |
    A look at the backstage techniques of America’s favorite comedic actors.
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    Breaking Barriers

    S4 Ep3 |
    Trace the story of people of color on American television.
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    Doctors and Nurses

    S4 Ep2 |
    Review television’s long love affair with doctors and nurses.
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    Standup to Sitcom

    S4 Ep1 |
    See how America’s top standup comics made the transition to the sitcom format.
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    Carol Burnett and the Funny Ladies

    S3 Ep5 |
    This special episode is built around Carol Burnett, Lucille Ball and Betty White.
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    Miniseries

    S3 Ep4 |
    "Roots," "Rich Man, Poor Man" and "The Thorn Birds" mastered the art of storytelling.
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    Superheroes

    S3 Ep3 |
    They fought villains, rescued the innocent and became role models to viewers of every age.
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    Primetime Soaps

    S3 Ep2 |
    "Dallas," "Dynasty" and "Knots Landing" were all part of the nighttime soap frenzy.
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    Funny Ladies

    S3 Ep1 |
    This episode celebrates the first comediennes to appear on television.

Specials

  • Science Fiction: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Science Fiction

    Explore how storytellers used the future as a stage for modern morality plays.
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    Robin Williams Remembered

    A tribute to Williams that includes one of his last full-length interviews for the series.

About Pioneers of Television

More than 200 breakthrough stars bring their stories to life in season four of the Emmy-nominated documentary series Pioneers of Television. Each episode melds compelling new interviews with irresistible clips to offer a fresh take on TV's biggest celebrities. Featured stars in season four include Jerry Seinfeld, Robin Williams, Roseanne Barr, Bill Cosby, Tim Allen, Ray Romano, and many more.

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