Pioneers of Television | Superheroes | PBS
Duration: 53:10 (Full Program)
Program:
Pioneers of Television #303
Broadcast Date: Jan. 30, 2013
Superheroes crosses many eras: "Superman" in the 1950s, "Batman" in the '60s, "Wonder Woman" and "The Incredible Hulk" in the '70s and "The Greatest American Hero" in the '80s. They all fought villains, rescued the innocent and became role models. The episode features in-depth interviews with Adam West, Burt Ward, Julie Newmar, Lynda Carter, Lou Ferrigno, William Katt and others.
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Pioneers of Television |... (#303)
Adam West (Batman) and Burt Ward (Robin) on risky stunts during the early days of Batman. 02:30
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PIONEERS OF TELEVISION | Adam... (#303)
Adam West faced challenges from producers on how to play the Batman character. West wanted to have fun portraying the... 01:30
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Pioneers of Television | Wonder... (#303)
Lynda Carter describes the origins of Wonder Woman and her universal appeal. 02:22
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Pioneers of Television | Lou... (#300)
These actors fulfilled their dreams of becoming a superhero. 02:05
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PIONEERS OF TELEVISION | America... (#304)
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Pioneers of Television | John... (#304)
Actor John Amos describes hearing his ancestors' spirits while on the set of "Roots." 01:53
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Pioneers of Television | Roots as... (#304)
Leslie Uggams and LeVar Burton on how "Roots" brought untold history to light. 02:01
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PIONEERS OF TELEVISION | George...
Jack Larson finally talks about his friend, George Reeves' mysterious death and the chilling visit to Reeves' home... 02:54
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PIONEERS OF TELEVISION | Larry...
Watch Larry Hagman discuss his time as JR Ewing and the inspiration behind his famous character in his final in-depth... 00:46
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PIONEERS OF TELEVISION | Joan... (#301)
Joan Rivers still gets teary when she thinks about Johnny Carson telling her on The Tonight Show that she "was going... 02:07
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PIONEERS OF TELEVISION | Carol... (#301)
Carol Burnett's first big break occurred when she performed a song displaying her affection for US Secretary of... 01:52
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Pioneers of Television | Linda... (#202)
Evans reveals her mixed feelings about landing a starring role on "The Big Valley" 01:08
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Pioneers of Television | Breaking... (#202)
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Pioneers of Television | Leonard... (#201)
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Pioneers of Television | William... (#201)
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Pioneers of Television | Martin...
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