Pioneers of Television (2008) is a documentary web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Pioneers of Television online in HD.
Pioneers of Television — Storyline
A documentary series focusing on the legends that helped launched TV and left lasting impression on sitcoms, talk shows, variety shows and game shows in television's early years.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Benjamin Bratt
Pioneers of Television — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2008-01-02 |
| Seasons | 4 |
| Episodes | 17 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | PBS |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Rating | 6/10 (2 votes) |
Pioneers of Television — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Sitcoms (2008-01-02) — This episode focuses on the five key sitcoms that shaped the genre: I Love Lucy, The Honeymooners, Make Room for Daddy, The Andy Griffith Show and The Dick Van Dyke Show. The last
- E2: Late Night (2008-01-09) — The distinct contributions and unique personalities of Steve Allen, Jack Paar and Johnny Carson headline this episode. "Johnny always wanted you to do well," Jay Leno recalls, "you
- E3: Variety (2008-01-16) — This episode begins with Ed Sullivan's Toast of the Town and Milton Berle's Texaco Star Theater, and progresses through The Carol Burnett Show, Smothers Brothers and Laugh-in, amon
- E4: Game Shows (2008-01-23) — This episode traces one of broadcasting's strongest genres, from its nascent beginnings in radio through its heyday in the late 60s. Bob Barker talks about his earliest work, and M
Season 2
- E1: Science Fiction (2011-01-18) — Pioneers of science-fiction TV including Gene Roddenberry, Rod Serling, Irwin Allen ("Lost in Space"), William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Nichelle Nichols and other science-fiction st
- E2: Westerns (2011-01-25) — TV Western pioneers, including Fess Parker (Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett), James Garner, Linda Evans, Barbara Stanwyck, Robert Conrad and James Arness.
- E3: Crime Dramas (2011-02-01) — Pioneers of TV crime dramas, including Jack Webb ("Dragnet"), Desi Arnaz ("The Untouchables"), Bruce Geller ("Mannix" and "Mission: Impossible"), Bill Cosby, Angie Dickinson, Barba
- E4: Local Kids' TV (2011-02-08) — Pioneers of local kids' TV including Willard Scott, William Shatner, Stan Freberg, Jim Henson, Larry Harmon ("Bozo") and Nancy Claster ("Romper Room").
Season 3
- E1: Funny Ladies (2013-01-15) — The Season 3 premiere spotlights female comedians, including stand-ups Phyllis Diller and Joan Rivers, and such sitcom stars as Lucille Ball, Marla Gibbs, Mary Tyler Moore and Bett
- E2: Primetime Soaps (2013-01-22) — Recalling the prime-time soaps of the 1970s and '80s, including "Dallas," "Dynasty" and "Knots Landing," as well as their antecedent "Peyton Place" (1964-69). Included: details abo
- E3: Superheroes (2013-01-29) — Remembering the superhero TV shows of bygone eras, including "Superman" (1950s); "Batman" (1960s); "Wonder Woman" and "The Incredible Hulk" (1970s); and "The Greatest American Hero
- E4: Miniseries (2013-02-05) — Beginning in the mid-1970s, miniseries based on novels captivated television audiences like never before. Networks poured money into the productions and reached huge numbers of vie
- E5: Carol Burnett & the Funny Ladies (2013-04-09) — Carol Burnett's television career; the funny ladies who helped pave the way for women in television comedy.
Season 4
- E1: Standup to Sitcom (2014-04-15) — This star-packed episode features fresh interviews with Jerry Seinfeld, Roseanne Barr, Tim Allen, Ray Romano and Bob Newhart. The program reveals how America's top standup comics m
- E2: Doctors and Nurses (2014-04-22) — 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. Noah Wyle, Anthony Edwards,
- E3: Breaking Barriers (2014-04-29) — This episode traces the story of people of color on American television — including the mid-1960s breakthroughs of African Americans Diahann Carroll ("Julia") and Bill Cosby ("I S
- E4: Acting Funny (2014-05-06) — The backstage techniques of comic actors, including Robin Williams, Jonathan Winters and Tina Fey.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Pioneers of Television have? 4 season(s) with 17 episodes.
Where can I watch Pioneers of Television? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
