The Twentieth Century
A long-running documentary series concerning the news and cultural events which shaped the 20th century. It also offered interpretations of the meaning of certain events, and placed wars and assassinations within the wider context of their era. The host was Walter Cronkite. In 1967, the series was renamed to "The 21st Century". Its new focus was predictions about future events.
- 1957-1968
- 9 seasons
- CBS
- Documentary
A long-running documentary series concerning the news and cultural events which shaped the 20th century. It also offered interpretations of the meaning of certain events, and placed wars and assassinations within the wider context of their era. The host was Walter Cronkite. In 1967, the series was renamed to "The 21st Century". Its new focus was predictions about future events.
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Season 9 Episode Guide
Episode 1
Man of the Month: Dean Rusk
Sun, Oct 31, 1965
Profile of Secretary of State Dean Rusk at work in Washington, DC and UN in NYC.
Awards
- 1961 - Golden Globe - Television Achievement - Winner
- 1960 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Writing Achievement in the Documentary Field - Nominated
- 1961 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Program Achievement in the Field of Public Service - Winner
- 1963 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Program Achievement in the Field of News Commentary or Public Affairs - Nominated
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