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- PBS
- Jan 18, 2011
- PBS
- Jan 18, 2011
Summary PBS presents a revealing four-part documentary series that talks to nearly 100 stars from television's formative years. The special covers sitcoms, late-night, variety, and game shows with interviews with the stars and archival clips revealing never-seen-before images as well as timeless clips.
- PBS
- Jan 18, 2011
- PBS
- Jan 18, 2011
Pioneers of Television
Season 2
Season Premiere: Jan 18, 2011
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Summary PBS presents a revealing four-part documentary series that talks to nearly 100 stars from television's formative years. The special covers sitcoms, late-night, variety, and game shows with interviews with the stars and archival clips revealing never-seen-before images as well as timeless clips.
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Generally Favorable
Based on 5 Critic Reviews
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60% Positive
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40% Mixed
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One little gripe---Pioneers needed to give a tip of the space helmet to some '50s pioneers, such as "Captain Video" and "Flash Gordon." Otherwise, it's all pleasure.
Pioneers of Television is a once-over-lightly treatment, admittedly, but it's still a concept worth celebrating.
Enlightening without feeling quite essential, the sort of PBS package that seems at times designed to warm the hearts and loosen the purse strings of viewers of a certain age and income.
Unfortunately it's more of a survey or omnibus, so it covers many programs somewhat glancingly.
Regardless of the memories and anecdotes, what these films lack are commentators who can provide cultural context.
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