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The 20th Century

  • 1957-1966
  • CBS
  • Documentary
  • Watchlist

Major events and influential figures of the century are chronicled in this Emmy-winning documentary series. Topics ranged from the suffragette movement to D-Day to the race to produce the first supersonic jet, and those profiled ran the gamut from Gandhi to Dave Brubeck. In January 1967, the title was changed to 'The 21st Century.'

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Awards

  • 1964 - Emmy - Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Documentary - nominated
  • 1963 - Emmy - Outstanding Program Achievement in the Field of News Commentary or Public Affairs - nominated
  • 1961 - Emmy - Outstanding Program Achievement in the Field of Public Service - winner
  • 1960 - Emmy - Outstanding Writing Achievement in the Documentary Field - nominated

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