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They were the stars of the small screen in the early years of television, and much of the nation came to a halt whenever their shows aired. As the originators of these innovative television formats, they provided an essential escape for millions of viewers who eagerly waited to watch them each week.

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Pioneers of Television
Full episodes
4 VIDEOS

Miniseries
53:10 Air Date 02/05/13

Superheroes
53:10 Air Date 01/29/13

Primetime Soaps
52:00 Air Date 01/22/13

Funny Ladies
50:00 Air Date 01/15/13
Previews
4 VIDEOS

Miniseries - Preview
0:30 Air Date 02/28/13

Superheroes Preview
0:30 Air Date 01/29/13

Primetime Soaps - Preview
0:30 Air Date 01/22/13

Funny Ladies - Preview
0:30 Air Date 01/15/13
Shorts
38 VIDEOS

A Transcendent Moment in Roots
4:11 Air Date 02/05/13

John Amos on Ancestors and Roots
1:53 Air Date 02/05/13

Roots as Untold History
2:01 Air Date 02/05/13

Dangerous Stunts on Batman
2:30 Air Date 01/29/13

Lou Ferrigno and Burt Ward on Childhood Dreams
2:05 Air Date 01/29/13

Wonder Woman as Everyone's Superhero
2:22 Air Date 01/29/13

Dallas Cast on First Impressions
2:38 Air Date 01/22/13

Joan Collins on Dynasty Fashion
1:16 Air Date 01/22/13

Dallas: A Scoundrel Emerges
1:35 Air Date 01/22/13

Carol Burnett's First Big Break
1:42 Air Date 01/15/13

Joan Rivers on Being a "Pioneer"
0:42 Air Date 01/15/13

Mary Tyler Moore's Big Break
1:30 Air Date 01/15/13
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