Pioneers of Television

The four-part series examines the people who left their imprint on the early days of television. The program features interviews with legendary stars, including Dick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore, Art Linkletter, Andy Griffith, Betty White, Phyllis Diller, Jim Nabors, Marlo Thomas, Jonathan Winters, Ed McMahon and Merv Griffin. Using never-before-seen images and showcasing timeless clips, the documentary examines the entertainers that provided the classic scenes that still amuse us today.

Airtimes:

Funny Ladies
Tues., 1/15/13 at 8pm on CET
Wed., 1/16/13 at 9pm on CET Arts

Primetime Soaps
Tues., 1/22/13 at 8pm on CET
Wed., 1/23/13 at 9pm on CET Arts

Superheroes
Tues., 1/29/13 at 8pm on CET
Wed., 1/30/13 at 9pm on CET Arts

Funny Ladies
Tues., 2/5/13 at 8pm on CET
Wed., 2/6/13 at 9pm on CET Arts