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Pioneers of Television

Pioneers of Television

6.0(2 votes)
2008
60m per episode
Returning Series4 Seasons17 Episodes
Documentary

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.

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Show Details

Network:
PBS
Country:US

Languages

Original:en
Spoken:
English

Seasons

Season 1

Season 1

4 episodes

2008

Season 2

Season 2

4 episodes

2011

Season 3

Season 3

5 episodes
5.0

2013

Season 4

4 episodes

2014

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