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DVD Reviews
This is a great set to have. I liked it a lot and plan to
go back and buy the first two seasons. This
documentary focuses on different types of TV shows from the
60's and 70's. This set includes two of my favorite genres:
soaps and superheroes. It also has one for "Funny Ladies"
and one for "Miniseries", which I also enjoy. This whole
series was very well done and any TV fan should enjoy it.
The Miniseries segment talks about the miniseries of the
70's and 80's. They really were not around before or after
that time period, or at least, not in the same format.
It was great to hear the actors talk about their roles on
great shoes like "Roots" and "The Thorn Birds". They
don't make too many miniseries today that take up the whole
week like those did. Now if they do one, they show one
episode per week, like a regular show, or they just have 3
parts. It's not like in the old days.
The segment "Funny Ladies" is mostly about Carol Burnet,
Mary Tyler Moore, Lucille Ball, Betty White, Cloris Leachman,
and Phyllis Diller. They really should have mentioned some
of the earlier ones like Joan Davis as well. It was great to
see the clips from the old shows and have the actresses that
are still alive talk about them.
"Primetime Soaps" was mostly about Dallas and Dynasty,
but it did also mention Peyton Place and focused a little on
Knots Landing and Falcon Crest. I enjoyed that segment quite
a lot, since I watched all of those shows when they aired.
"Superheroes" focuses on the old Adventures of Superman
show, as well as Batman, Wonder Woman, The Incredible Hulk,
and The Greatest American Hero. Again, I watched all those
shows, and all of the superhero shows since.
Wonderful documentary series!!
MORE INFORMATION:
Before he leads the hunt for America's next superstar this Wednesday
night on "American Idol," Ryan Seacrest first explores the world of
superstars past -- as host of the four-part PBS series "Pioneers of
Television," which debuts Tuesday at 8 PM. Now in its third season, the
Emmy-nominated "Pioneers" tells the stories behind iconic TV stars and
the shows that made them household names. Seacrest narrates the show
including Tuesday's premiere episode "Funny Ladies," which showcases the
groundbreaking female comedians who got their start in the early days of
TV and continue to influence today's comedic actresses. Among the
featured stars in all new interviews: Joan Rivers, Betty White, Mary
Tyler Moore, Carol Burnett and the late Phyllis Diller, who makes her
final television appearance in an exclusive interview. Future episodes
of "Pioneers of Television" include "Primetime Soaps" (January 22),
"Superheroes" (January 29) and "Miniseries" (February 5).
NEVER BEFORE SEEN CLIP: See here a clip of
Ryan Seacrest describing how Carol Burnett got her big break with a song
about loving "the world's most boring man."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RV8mjkdfDXM
Get the inside scoop on TV's formative years from the actors
and actresses who starred in the biggest hits. Show clips
and new interviews include Carol Burnett, Adam West, Larry
Hagman, Joan Collins, Leslie Uggams, Ed Asner, Tina Fey and
many others. 4 episodes on 2 DVDs. 2012/color/4
hrs./NR/widescreen.
Details
Artist: Pioneers of Television
Title: Pioneers of Television: Season 3 [2 Discs]
Genre: Television
Release Date: 12 March 2013
Rated: Not Rated
Product Type: DVD
Catalog #: 18401
UPC: 841887018401
Item #: 508030X
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Street Date: 12 March 2013
Studio: PBS HOME VIDEO ( PBSV )
Running Time: 240
Region: 1: USA, Canada
Display: Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV, NTSC
SubTitles: English
Audio: Dolby Digital Stereo, English
Disc Info: Discs:2 ~ Format:Ntsc ~ Region:1
Extras: Nr/2 Dvd Pioneers Of Television Clr Dvd-StandardGet
the inside scoop on TV's formative years from the actors and
actresses who starred in the biggest hits. Show clips and
new interviews include Carol Burnette, Adam West, Larry
Hagman, Joan Collins, Leslie Uggams, Ed Asner, Tina Fey and
many others. 4 episodes on 2 DVDs. 2012/color/4
hrs./NR/widescreen.
Details
Artist: Pioneers of Television
Title: Pioneers of Television: Season 3 [2 Discs]
Genre: Television
Release Date: 12 March 2013
Rated: Not Rated
Product Type: DVD
Catalog #: 18401
UPC: 841887018401
Item #: 508030X
Technical Information View Help for Technical Details
Street Date: 12 March 2013
Studio: PBS HOME VIDEO ( PBSV )
Running Time: 240
Region: 1: USA, Canada
Display: Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV, NTSC
SubTitles: English
Audio: Dolby Digital Stereo, English
Disc Info: Discs:2 ~ Format:Ntsc ~ Region:1
Extras: Nr/2 Dvd Pioneers Of Television Clr Dvd-Standard
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