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Pioneers of Television

HistoryDocumentary7+ (TV-PG)2008 - Present4 Seasons
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Pioneers of Television (2008 - 2023)

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History Documentary Rated: 7+ (TV-PG)2008 - Present4 Seasons

A documentary series focusing on the legends that helped launched TV and left lasting impression on sitcoms, talk shows, variety shows and game shows in television's early years.Pioneers of Television featuring Benjamin Bratt and Harlan Saperstein has one or more episodes streaming with subscription on Hoopla, free on PBS, and available for purchase on Google Play. It's a documentary and history show with 18 episodes over 4 seasons. Pioneers of Television is still airing with no announced date for the next episode or season. It has a high IMDb audience rating of 7.9 (235 votes).

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EPISODE GUIDE

Pioneers of Television Season 4 Overview

Apr 16, 2014 - Sep 9, 2014

Season 4 of Pioneers of Television has 5 episodes that are available for Rent or Purchase on Google Play, YouTube.

Pioneers of Television Season 4 Episodes
Season 04, Episode 05 Robin Williams Remembered
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S04 E05Robin Williams Remembered

Sep 9, 2014

This tribute to actor and comedian Robin Williams features one of his last full-length interviews for the PIONEERS OF TELEVISION...

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Season 04, Episode 04 Acting Funny
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S04 E04 Acting Funny

May 7, 2014

The backstage techniques of comic actors, including Robin Williams, Jonathan Winters and Tina Fey.

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Season 04, Episode 03 Breaking Barriers
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Pioneers of Television Season 3 Overview

Jan 16, 2013 - Apr 9, 2013

Season 3 of Pioneers of Television has 5 episodes that are available to stream on Hoopla, PBS and for Rent or Purchase on 2 Services.

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Season 03, Episode 05 Carol Burnett & the Funny Ladies
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S03 E05 Carol Burnett & the Funny Ladies

Apr 9, 2013

Carol Burnett's television career; the funny ladies who helped pave the way for women in television comedy.

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Season 03, Episode 04 Miniseries
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S03 E04 Miniseries

Feb 6, 2013

Beginning in the mid-1970s, miniseries based on novels captivated television audiences like never before. Networks poured money into the productions...

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Season 03, Episode 03 Superheroes
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S03 E03 Superheroes

Jan 30, 2013

Remembering the superhero TV shows of bygone eras, including "Superman" (1950s); "Batman" (1960s); "Wonder Woman" and "The Incredible Hulk" (1970s);...

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Pioneers of Television Season 2 Overview

Jan 19, 2011 - Feb 9, 2011

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Season 02, Episode 04 Local Kids' TV
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Feb 9, 2011

Pioneers of local kids' TV including Willard Scott, William Shatner, Stan Freberg, Jim Henson, Larry Harmon ("Bozo") and Nancy Claster...

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Season 02, Episode 03 Crime Dramas
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Feb 2, 2011

Pioneers of TV crime dramas, including Jack Webb ("Dragnet"), Desi Arnaz ("The Untouchables"), Bruce Geller ("Mannix" and "Mission: Impossible"), Bill...

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Season 02, Episode 02 Westerns
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Jan 26, 2011

TV Western pioneers, including Fess Parker (Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett), James Garner, Linda Evans, Barbara Stanwyck, Robert Conrad and...

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Pioneers of Television Season 1 Overview

Jan 3, 2008 - Jan 24, 2008

Season 1 of Pioneers of Television has 4 episodes that are not available to stream or rent on any services. Track the series to get notified when an episode becomes available on your services.

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Season 01, Episode 04 Game Shows
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Jan 24, 2008

This episode traces one of broadcasting's strongest genres, from its nascent beginnings in radio through its heyday in the late...

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Season 01, Episode 03 Variety
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Jan 17, 2008

This episode begins with Ed Sullivan's Toast of the Town and Milton Berle's Texaco Star Theater, and progresses through The...

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Season 01, Episode 02 Late Night
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Jan 10, 2008

The distinct contributions and unique personalities of Steve Allen, Jack Paar and Johnny Carson headline this episode. "Johnny always wanted...

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4 episodes (22%) are available to watch free online (PBS).

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4 episodes (22%) are available to stream on a subscription service (Hoopla).

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8 episodes (44%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 1 service (Google Play).

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#12,651 Ranked TV Show

#272 Ranked in History TV

#421 Ranked in TV on Hoopla

#2260 Ranked in Documentary TV

Pioneers of Television has a high IMDb audience rating of 7.9 (235 votes). The show is somewhat popular with Reelgood users lately.

About Pioneers of Television

Pioneers of Television Overview

A documentary series focusing on the legends that helped launched TV and left lasting impression on sitcoms, talk shows, variety shows and game shows in television's early years.

Age rating: 7+ (TV-PG)
Number of seasons: 4 Seasons
Number of episodes: 18 Episodes

Extra Information

Related Genres: HistoryDocumentary
Available to watch on: Free ServicesHoopla
Original Release Date: Jan 2, 2008
Show Status: Currently Running
Next episode release: TBA