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PIONEERS OF TELEVISION returns to PBS in January 2011 for a second season featuring all new stories of the visionaries who shaped a fledgling medium with their creativity, foresight and wisdom. Narrated by Kelsey Grammer, this four-part series transports viewers behind the scenes for a revealing look at four of the most popular genres in television: science fiction, westerns, crime dramas and local kids TV.

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Pioneers of Television
Previews
1 VIDEOS

Season Two Preview
0:32 Air Date 12/13/10
Shorts
24 VIDEOS

Linda Evans on Love and "The Big Valley"
1:08 Air Date 01/25/11

Breaking Racial Barriers on "Daniel Boone"
0:52 Air Date 01/18/11

Johnathan Winters on Performing with Dean Martin
2:24 Air Date 01/03/11

Betty White's Favorite Late Night Skit
1:44 Air Date 01/03/11

Linda Evans' Stunts on "Big Valley"
0:52 Air Date 01/03/11

Robert Culp on Casting Bill Cosby in I Spy
0:29 Air Date 01/03/11

Behind the Scenes on "Romper Room"
2:33 Air Date 01/03/11

Betty White on Performing Live
0:59 Air Date 01/03/11

Betty White on "Life With Elizabeth"
3:19 Air Date 01/03/11

Leonard Nimoy Before Spock
0:39 Air Date 01/03/11

Nichelle Nichols on Working with Leonard Nimoy
2:41 Air Date 01/03/11

Mary Anne King on Losing Her Magic Mirror
2:22 Air Date 01/03/11
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