Episodes
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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. - Image
Doctors and Nurses
S4 Ep2 |Review television’s long love affair with doctors and nurses. - Image
Standup to Sitcom
S4 Ep1 |See how America’s top standup comics made the transition to the sitcom format. - Image
Carol Burnett and the Funny Ladies
S3 Ep5 |This special episode is built around Carol Burnett, Lucille Ball and Betty White. - Image
Miniseries
S3 Ep4 |"Roots," "Rich Man, Poor Man" and "The Thorn Birds" mastered the art of storytelling. - Image
Superheroes
S3 Ep3 |They fought villains, rescued the innocent and became role models to viewers of every age. - Image
Primetime Soaps
S3 Ep2 |"Dallas," "Dynasty" and "Knots Landing" were all part of the nighttime soap frenzy. - Image
Funny Ladies
S3 Ep1 |This episode celebrates the first comediennes to appear on television.
Specials
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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.
Extras
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Robin Williams Remembered - Preview
Cloris Leachman Talks Comedy
Jonathan Winters' Improvisational Comedy
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Breaking Barriers Preview
Dick Van Dyke's Knack for Physical Comedy
Jimmie Walker on "Good Times"
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Jimmie Walker on "Taking the Pie"
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Jonathan Winters "Mentors" Robin Williams
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Robin Williams Hones his Craft
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Acting Funny Preview
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Doctors and Nurses Preview
Bill Cosby Revives the Sitcom