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Primetime Soaps

Primetime Soaps

Pioneers of Television

Recalling the prime-time soaps of the 1970s and '80s.

60 min.

Funny Ladies

Funny Ladies

Pioneers of Television

Remeber the first standup comediennes to appear on television? Phyllis Diller, Joan Rivers, Lucille Ball, Mary Tyler Moore, Betty White and Marla Gibbs, to name a few.  Look back at television’s most enduring variety star, Carol Burnett, and hear interviews with today's funny ladies, Tina Fey and Margaret Cho.

1 min.

Sitcoms

Sitcoms

Pioneers of Television

Sitcoms are featured, including "I Love Lucy."

60 min.

Late Night

Late Night

Pioneers of Television

Late-night television is featured.

60 min.

Local Kids' TV

Local Kids' TV

Pioneers of Television

The Season 2 finale focuses on local children's TV shows.

60 min.

Crime Dramas Preview

Crime Dramas Preview

Pioneers of Television

A clip-filled remembrance of yesteryear crime dramas.

60 min.

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Monday
2/4/13 8:00 AM
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Monday
2/4/13 9:00 AM
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Monday
2/4/13 10:00 AM
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2/4/13 2:00 PM
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