Pioneers of Television
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PIONEERS OF TELEVISION | America captivated by... (#304)
"Roots" aired in 1977 and America stopped, captivated by the tale -- attracting more viewers than any television... 02:15
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Pioneers of Television | Roots as Untold... (#304)
Leslie Uggams and LeVar Burton on how "Roots" brought untold history to light. 02:01
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Pioneers of Television | John Amos on... (#304)
Actor John Amos describes hearing his ancestors' spirits while on the set of "Roots." 01:53
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Pioneers of Television | Superheroes | PBS (#303)
Full Program: They fought villains, rescued the innocent and became role models to viewers of every age. 53:10
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PIONEERS OF TELEVISION | Adam West behind... (#303)
Adam West faced challenges from producers on how to play the Batman character. West wanted to have fun portraying the... 01:30
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Series Description: The four-part series examines the people who left their imprint on sitcoms, late-night, variety and game shows in the early days of the medium. The program features interviews with legendary stars, including Dick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore, Art Linkletter, Andy Griffith, Betty White, Phyllis Diller, Jim Nabors, Marlo Thomas, Jonathan Winters, Ed McMahon and Merv Griffin. Using never-before-seen images and showcasing timeless clips, the documentary examines the entertainers that provided the classic scenes that still amuse us today.
All Upcoming Episodes
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Carol Burnett & The Funny Ladies (#305)
Carol Burnett's television comedy career and the funny ladies of TV who joined her are highlighted. [26 minutes]
- Sat, June 1, 10:30 PM on IPTV World
- Sun, June 2, 3:30 AM on IPTV World
- Sun, June 2, 9:30 AM on IPTV World
- Sun, June 2, 5:30 PM on IPTV World
Past Episodes
These episodes of Pioneers of Television aired in the last few months on Iowa Public Television.

