Video: Pioneers of Television
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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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. To see more on Phyllis Diller tune in to PIONEERS OF TELEVISION premiering on ... 01:43
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PIONEERS OF TELEVISION | Phyllis Diller's TV Debut | PBS (#103)
Listen to Phyllis Diller comment on her first-ever television appearance on You Bet Your Life, with Groucho Marx. To see more on Phyllis Diller tune in to PIONEERS OF TELEVISION premiering on Wednesday, ... 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 Martin story. To see more on Jonathan Winters tune in to PIONEERS OF TELEVISION ... 02:41
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PIONEERS OF TELEVISION | Tim Conway on "Turn On" | PBS (#104)
In this Web-only clip Tim Conway details the shortest-lived series ever, "Turn On" which was cancelled while the first episode was still on-the-air. To see more on Tim Conway tune in to PIONEERS OF ... 01:38
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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 on Florence Henderson tune in to PIONEERS OF TELEVISION premiering on Wednesday, ... 01:16
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PIONEERS OF TELEVISION | Betty White's First Sitcom | PBS (#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 before Lucille Ball. To see more on Betty White tune in to PIONEERS ... 03:35
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PIONEERS OF TELEVISION | Betty White/Johnny Carson | PBS (#102)
In this Web-only clip, Betty White shares her experience from one the most-famous sketches in history on "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson." To see more on Betty White tune in to PIONEERS OF TELEVISION ... 02:00
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PIONEERS OF TELEVISION | Cavett Meets Carson | PBS (#102)
In this Web-only clip Dick Cavett recalls seeing a local magician at a musty church basement in rural Nebraska. The traveling illusionist took a liking to Cavett, and offered words of encouragement. ... 02:53
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