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Pioneers of Television Season 4 Episodes
Season 4 Episode Guide
4 Episodes 2014 - 2014
Episode 1
Standup to Sitcom
Tue, Apr 15, 2014 57 mins
The Season 4 premiere looks at stand-up comics who transitioned to sitcoms. Included: remarks from Jerry Seinfeld, Roseanne Barr, Tim Allen, Ray Romano and Bob Newhart; clips from "Seinfeld," "Home Improvement," "Everybody Loves Raymond" and "Roseanne."
Episode 2
Doctors and Nurses
Tue, Apr 22, 2014 57 mins
TV's fascination with doctors and nurses is explored. Included: Noah Wyle, Anthony Edwards, Gloria Reuben and Eriq LaSalle on "ER"; Howie Mandel, Ed Begley Jr. and Christina Pickles on "St. Elsewhere." Also: Chad Everett recalls "Medical Center."
Episode 3
Breaking Barriers
Tue, Apr 29, 2014 57 mins
The story of people of color on U.S. television. Included: the mid-1960s breakthroughs of African-Americans Diahann Carroll ("Julia") and Bill Cosby ("I Spy"); and such Latino landmarks as Desi Arnaz ("I Love Lucy") and Edward James Olmos ("Miami Vice"). Also: George Takei ("Star Trek") recalls his childhood in a Japanese-American internment camp.
Episode 4
Acting Funny
Tue, May 6, 2014 57 mins
The Season 4 finale spotlights the techniques of comedic actors, including the manic improvisations of Robin Williams and Jonathan Winters; and the prepared approach of Tina Fey. Also featured: Cloris Leachman; and Dick Van Dyke.
