Pioneers of Television
Sitcoms (#101)
Profiles the stars and shows that pioneered the sitcom, including I Love Lucy and The Honeymooners.
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PIONEERS OF TELEVISION | Florence Henderson | PBS (#101)
In this Web-only clip Florence Henderson talks about an unexpected event during a live television appearance. To see more ... 01:16
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PIONEERS OF TELEVISION | Betty White's First Sitcom ... (#101)
In this Web-only clip from the PIONEERS OF TELEVISION Betty White talks about being the first woman ever to produce a sitcom—even ... 03:35
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PIONEERS OF TELEVISION | Phyllis Diller -- Final Ed ... (#103)
In this Web-only clip learn about how Ed Sullivan rewrote Phyllis Diller's jokes, leaving her to make a tough decision. ... 01:43
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PIONEERS OF TELEVISION | Phyllis Diller's TV Debut ... (#103)
Listen to Phyllis Diller comment on her first-ever television appearance on You Bet Your Life, with Groucho Marx. To see ... 01:16
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PIONEERS OF TELEVISION | Jonathan Winters | PBS (#103)
In this Web-only clip Jonathan Winters elaborates on why he was a favorite variety show guest and tells his favorite Dean ... 02:41
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Program 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.
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