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Pioneers of Television DVD

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Item #: WC1412
Nearly 100 stars from television's formative years bring their stories to PBS in a revealing documentary series, PIONEERS OF TELEVISION. Featuring sitcoms, late-night, variety and game shows -- the film melds compelling new HD interviews with archival clips to offer a fresh take on television's first celebrities, with fascinating stories, never-before-seen images and timeless clips that still entertain decades later.Producer: ... More
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Nearly 100 stars from television's formative years bring their stories to PBS in a revealing documentary series, PIONEERS OF TELEVISION. Featuring sitcoms, late-night, variety and game shows -- the film melds compelling new HD interviews with archival clips to offer a fresh take on television's first celebrities, with fascinating stories, never-before-seen images and timeless clips that still entertain decades later.

Producer: Boettcher/Trinklein Television Inc..
Production Year: 2008
Director: Steven J. Boettcher
Talent: Johnny Carson
Discs: 1
Language track: English
Audio Format: Stereo
Aspect Ratio: 16x9 Widescreen

11 Reviews
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Steve A.
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/17/20
What a Wonderful flashback to my past !!
Review by Steve A. on 07/17/20 review stating What a Wonderful flashback to my past !!
If you grew up during this 50s and 60s, like I did, youll really enjoy this blast from the past which made me think of fonder days and put a smile on my face. I was able to show my kids what we thought was funny and know that no matter the audience, you wont have to worry about the language or nudity, like you have to worry about in todays programs. This is an outstanding collection and I recommend it to everyone.
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Amymac
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/17/20
Carol Burnett
Review by Amymac on 07/17/20 review stating Carol Burnett
Loved this blast from the past...some of it was before my time, but remember my parents laughing out loud watching it!
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Big A.
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/17/20
Pioneers of Televison, Memories of the Good Old Days
Review by Big A. on 07/17/20 review stating Pioneers of Televison, Memories of the Good Old Days
This wonderful DVD has provided us with the opportunity to see all the wonderful celebrities that appeared on television during the good old days. It brought back so many wonderful memories when we all looked forward to watching all the terrific entertainment on TV.
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Salad
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/17/20
wow
Review by Salad on 07/17/20 review stating wow
a time of innocence
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Cowboyedd
Anonymous User
4.0 star rating
07/17/20
hereeees johnny!!
Review by Cowboyedd on 07/17/20 review stating hereeees johnny!!
my childhood friends and me would never miss the tonight show with johhny..a lot of those shows that are on this dvd i remember as a kid..it was great to see some shows that i didnt know of..this dvd is a big plus to your collecting..i beat almost anything you will love this dvd as much as my family and i did watching it again and again..cowboyedd
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Renelche
Anonymous User
4.0 star rating
07/17/20
Brings back great memories
Review by Renelche on 07/17/20 review stating Brings back great memories
A really well presented video. A great reminder of the true beginnings of television.
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Speedy 4.
Anonymous User
4.0 star rating
07/17/20
Good Memories
Review by Speedy 4. on 07/17/20 review stating Good Memories
This is a wonderful video about the early days of television. It is insightful, informative and humerous. For those of us who remember these shows from their original days, it is a wonderful way to bring back great memories. It is highly recommended!
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De W.
Anonymous User
4.0 star rating
07/17/20
Very satisfied with this documentary.
Review by De W. on 07/17/20 review stating Very satisfied with this documentary.
I watched these when they aired live. It was good to review them and see the creativity in early television. The quality of the DVD was very good and the commentary by the stars was most interesting. I am glad that PBS is choosing to produce this type of entertainment.
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Cherylann
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/17/20
TV Pioneers
Review by Cherylann on 07/17/20 review stating TV Pioneers
Its so wonderful to see the old familiar faces from by-gone eras. Television aint what it used to be. I love my PBS.
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Jay
Anonymous User
4.0 star rating
07/17/20
It is fun, and provides fine memories.
Review by Jay on 07/17/20 review stating It is fun, and provides fine memories.
A fine CD. [...]
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Mr T.
Anonymous User
4.0 star rating
07/17/20
Not Bad
Review by Mr T. on 07/17/20 review stating Not Bad
Enjoyed

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Cherylann reviewed Pioneers of Television DVD
5 star rating
TV Pioneers
Review by Cherylann review stating TV Pioneers
Its so wonderful to see the old familiar faces from by-gone eras. Television aint what it used to be. I love my PBS.
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Salad reviewed Pioneers of Television DVD
5 star rating
wow
Review by Salad review stating wow
a time of innocence
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Big A. reviewed Pioneers of Television DVD
5 star rating
Pioneers of Televison, Memories of the Good Old Days
Review by Big A. review stating Pioneers of Televison, Memories of the Good Old Days
This wonderful DVD has provided us with the opportunity to see all the wonderful celebrities that appeared on television during the good old days. It brought back so many wonderful memories when we all looked forward to watching all the terrific entertainment on TV.

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