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The Twentieth Century Season 2 Episodes

  • 1957-1968
  • 9 Seasons
  • CBS
  • Documentary
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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 2 Episode Guide

Season 2

27 Episodes 1958 - 1959

Episode 0

October Classic

Sun, Sep 28, 1958

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Episode 1

The Red Sell: The Propaganda Mill

Sun, Oct 26, 1958

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Episode 2

The Red Sell: Report from the Targets

Sun, Nov 2, 1958

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Episode 3

Rockne of Notre Dame

Sun, Nov 9, 1958

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Episode 4

The Russo-Finnish War

Sun, Nov 16, 1958

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Episode 5

Peron and Evita

Sun, Nov 23, 195830 mins

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Episode 6

The Addicted: Profile of a Young Addict

Sun, Nov 30, 195830 mins

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Episode 7

The Addicted: Criminal or Patient?

Sun, Dec 7, 195830 mins

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Episode 8

Revolt in Hungary

Sun, Dec 14, 1958

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Episode 9

Mission Outer Space

Sun, Dec 21, 1958

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Episode 10

Woodrow Wilson: The Fight for Peace

Sun, Dec 28, 195830 mins

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Episode 11

The Remagen Bridge

Sun, Jan 4, 1959

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Episode 12

Jet Carrier

Sun, Jan 11, 1959

Complete coverage of jet aircraft operating from a US Navy carrier, including pilot briefings and many take-offs and landings with action on the flight deck of the carrier.

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Episode 13

The Delinquents: A Boy Named Bob

Sun, Jan 18, 1959

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Episode 14

The Delinquents: The Highfields Story

Sun, Jan 25, 1959

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Episode 15

Liberation of Paris

Sun, Feb 1, 1959

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Episode 16

The Frozen War

Sun, Feb 8, 1959

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Episode 17

The Incredible Turk

Sun, Feb 15, 1959

A straightforward and entertaining documentary of the role of Kamal Ataturk In modern Turkey's history, from World War I and afterward. Engaging details and footage of the reformation of Turkey, the establishment of its education system, women's rights, modern government and the growth of its economy.

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Episode 18

Freedom for the Philippines

Sun, Feb 22, 195930 mins

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Episode 19

Generation Without a Cause: Self Portrait

Sun, Mar 1, 1959

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Episode 20

Generation Without a Cause: The Searchers

Sun, Mar 8, 1959

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Episode 21

Burma Road and the Hump

Sun, Mar 15, 1959

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Episode 22

The Silent Sentinel

Sun, Mar 22, 1959

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Episode 23

The Times of Teddy Roosevelt

Sun, Mar 29, 195930 mins

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Episode 24

From Kaiser to Fuehrer

Sun, Apr 5, 1959

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Episode 25

Submarine

Sun, Apr 12, 1959

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Episode 26

Stalingrad

Sun, Apr 19, 195930 mins

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