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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.

Schedule

  • Pioneers of Television: TVSS: Iconic

    Pioneers of Television

    Late Night

    Saturday
    Oct 12

    1 Hour

    The stories of Steve Allen, Jack Paar and Johnny Carson; Merv Griffin emerges on the late night scene; Regis Philbin on his years as Joey Bishop's sidekick.
  • Pioneers of Television: Comedians: TVSS: Iconic

    Pioneers of Television

    Comedians

    Saturday
    Oct 12

    1 Hour

    The backstage techniques of comic actors, including Robin Williams, Jonathan Winters, Tina Fey and Cloris Leachman.
  • Pioneers of Television: TVSS: Iconic

    Pioneers of Television

    Late Night

    Sunday
    Oct 13

    1 Hour

    The stories of Steve Allen, Jack Paar and Johnny Carson; Merv Griffin emerges on the late night scene; Regis Philbin on his years as Joey Bishop's sidekick.
  • Pioneers of Television: Comedians: TVSS: Iconic

    Pioneers of Television

    Comedians

    Sunday
    Oct 13

    1 Hour

    The backstage techniques of comic actors, including Robin Williams, Jonathan Winters, Tina Fey and Cloris Leachman.
  • Pioneers of Television: TVSS: Iconic

    Pioneers of Television

    Late Night

    Sunday
    Oct 13

    1 Hour

    The stories of Steve Allen, Jack Paar and Johnny Carson; Merv Griffin emerges on the late night scene; Regis Philbin on his years as Joey Bishop's sidekick.
  • Pioneers of Television: Comedians: TVSS: Iconic

    Pioneers of Television

    Comedians

    Monday
    Oct 14

    1 Hour

    The backstage techniques of comic actors, including Robin Williams, Jonathan Winters, Tina Fey and Cloris Leachman.
  • Pioneers of Television: Primetime Soaps: TVSS: Iconic

    Pioneers of Television

    Primetime Soaps

    Saturday
    Oct 19

    1 Hour

    Tracing the arc of primetime soap operas including "Peyton Place," "Dallas," "Dynasty" and "Knots Landing."
  • Pioneers of Television: TVSS: Iconic

    Pioneers of Television

    Crime Dramas

    Saturday
    Oct 19

    1 Hour

    A look at classic whodunits including "The Untouchables" and "Mannix," dramas such as "Mission: Impossible" and breakthrough series including "Police Woman" and "The Girl from U.N.C.L.E."
  • Pioneers of Television: Primetime Soaps: TVSS: Iconic

    Pioneers of Television

    Primetime Soaps

    Sunday
    Oct 20

    1 Hour

    Tracing the arc of primetime soap operas including "Peyton Place," "Dallas," "Dynasty" and "Knots Landing."
  • Pioneers of Television: TVSS: Iconic

    Pioneers of Television

    Crime Dramas

    Sunday
    Oct 20

    1 Hour

    A look at classic whodunits including "The Untouchables" and "Mannix," dramas such as "Mission: Impossible" and breakthrough series including "Police Woman" and "The Girl from U.N.C.L.E."
  • Pioneers of Television: Primetime Soaps: TVSS: Iconic

    Pioneers of Television

    Primetime Soaps

    Sunday
    Oct 20

    1 Hour

    Tracing the arc of primetime soap operas including "Peyton Place," "Dallas," "Dynasty" and "Knots Landing."
  • Pioneers of Television: TVSS: Iconic

    Pioneers of Television

    Crime Dramas

    Monday
    Oct 21

    1 Hour

    A look at classic whodunits including "The Untouchables" and "Mannix," dramas such as "Mission: Impossible" and breakthrough series including "Police Woman" and "The Girl from U.N.C.L.E."

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