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Acting Funny: Full Episode
This episode reveals the backstage techniques of America’s favorite comedic actors. Continue reading
Acting Funny: Full Episode
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Breaking Barriers: Full Episode
This episode traces the story of people of color on American television. Continue reading
Breaking Barriers: Full Episode
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Doctors and Nurses: Full Episode
Explore television’s long love affair with doctors and nurses from “ER” to “Dr. Kildare.” Continue reading
Doctors and Nurses: Full Episode
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Standup to Sitcom: Full Episode
See how America’s top standup comics made the transition to the sitcom format. Continue reading
Standup to Sitcom: Full Episode
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Miniseries Full Episode
Miniseries such as “Roots,” “Rich Man, Poor Man” and “The Thorn Birds” mastered the art of storytelling. With their epic sagas, these television events kept America riveted night after night. Revisit famous scenes and hear actors talk about the impact … Continue reading
Miniseries Full Episode
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Superheroes Full Episode
Superheroes crosses many eras: “Superman” in the 1950s, “Batman” in the ’60s, “Wonder Woman” and “The Incredible Hulk” in the ’70s and “The Greatest American Hero” in the ’80s. They all fought villains, rescued the innocent and became role models. … Continue reading
Superheroes Full Episode
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Primetime Soaps Full Episode
Dallas and Dynasty kicked off the nighttime soap frenzy in the late 1970s, a phenomenon that continued through the last season of Knots Landing in 1993. The episode offers new details about the famous “Who Shot JR” episode of Dallas. … Continue reading
Primetime Soaps Full Episode
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Funny Ladies Full Episode
This episode includes the first standup comediennes to appear on television, including Joan Rivers and the late Phyllis Diller. Funny Ladies also looks at Lucille Ball’s breakthrough on “I Love Lucy” and the sitcom stars who followed, including Mary Tyler … Continue reading
Funny Ladies Full Episode
CLIPS
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Jimmie Walker on “Taking the Pie”
Despite “Good Times” producer Norman Lear’s wishes, Jimmie Walker was there to be funny. Continue reading
Jimmie Walker on “Taking the Pie”
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Jimmie Walker on “Good Times”
Walker’s “Good Times” character was such a hit, he changed the direction of the sitcom. Continue reading
Jimmie Walker on “Good Times”
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Robin Williams Hones his Craft
Robin Williams developed his signature improvisational style as a young comic. Continue reading
Robin Williams Hones his Craft
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Jonathan Winters & Robin Williams
Improv master Jonathan Winters paved the way for younger comedian Robin Williams. Continue reading
Jonathan Winters & Robin Williams
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Dick Van Dyke’s Knack for Physical Comedy
Dick Van Dyke loved to perform physical comedy, even if the script didn’t call for it. Continue reading
Dick Van Dyke’s Knack for Physical Comedy
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Cloris Leachman Talks Comedy
Emmy Award-winner Cloris Leachman shares her acting philosophy. Continue reading
Cloris Leachman Talks Comedy
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Margaret Cho: All-American Girl
Comic Margaret Cho discusses her short-lived sitcom, “All-American Girl.” Continue reading
Margaret Cho: All-American Girl
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Professor Bill Cosby
Bill Cosby’s interest in education began long before “The Cosby Show.” Continue reading
Professor Bill Cosby
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Bill Cosby Revives the Sitcom
In the Fall of 1984, Bill Cosby almost single handedly revived the sitcom genre. Continue reading
Bill Cosby Revives the Sitcom
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African-American Visibility in “Julia”
Though “Julia” aired during the turbulent 1960s, the show abstained from racial activism. Continue reading
African-American Visibility in “Julia”
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George Takei: Growing Up Asian-American
Actor George Takei discusses his early life in a paranoid United States. Continue reading
George Takei: Growing Up Asian-American
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How “St.Elsewhere” Got it Right
“St.Elsewhere” was the first show to portray the medical community accurately. Continue reading
How “St.Elsewhere” Got it Right
