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.
Season 9 Episode Guide
18 Episodes 1965 - 1966
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.
Episode 2
Operation Gwamba
Sun, Dec 19, 1965
Episode 3
Man of the Year: Pope Paul VI
Sun, Dec 26, 1965
Profile of new Pope with original shooting in Italy to explain his background.
Episode 4
Air Rescue: The Making of Men
Sun, Jan 2, 1966
Episode 5
Air Rescue: Vietnam
Sun, Jan 16, 1966 30 mins
Episode 6
The Majestic, Polluted Hudson
Sun, Jan 23, 1966
The first "Twentieth Century" shot and broadcast in color explores the scenic beauty of the Hudson River Valley, and contrasts it with commercial development and sources of pollution along its length. Sites seen include the Indian Point nuclear power plant.
Episode 7
Man of the Month: Ho Chi Minh
Sun, Jan 30, 1966 30 mins
Episode 8
How to Fight a Guerrilla War
Sun, Feb 6, 1966
Episode 9
What a Way to Run a Railroad
Sun, Feb 13, 1966
Episode 10
Moscow U
Sun, Feb 20, 1966
Episode 11
Man of the Month: Dr. Michael Ellis DeBakey
Sun, Feb 27, 1966
Episode 12
Nehru: Man of Two Worlds
Sun, Mar 6, 1966 30 mins
Episode 13
Synanon in Prison
Sun, Mar 13, 1966
Synanon was a self-help organization of former drug addicts who believed they could help criminals as they had helped themselves. The Nevada State prison allowed them to meet with convicts willing to participate in regular meetings deep within the prison's walls. We were able to film members of Synanon challenging inmates with their unusual type of confrontational therapy.
Episode 14
Woman Doctor in Vietnam
Sun, Mar 20, 1966
Episode 15
Woman of the Month: Indira Gandhi
Sun, Mar 27, 1966
Episode 16
Integration in the Military
Sun, Apr 3, 1966 30 mins
Episode 17
Jackpot in Libya
Sun, Apr 10, 1966 30 mins
Episode 18
Man of the Month: The Draftee
Sun, Apr 17, 1966 30 mins