Late Night -
pioneers of television

The contributions of late night hosts Johnny Carson, Steve Allen, and Jack Paar are featured. Merv Griffin emerges as a key player, Dick Cavett and Arsenio Hall discuss their years in the mix, and Regis Philbin offers revelations about his years as a late night sidekick to Joey Bishop. Sigourney Weaver offers personal details about her father Pat - the creator of "The Tonight Show." Other interviews include: Jay Leno, Steve Allen, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Merv Griffin, Barbara Eden, Joan Rivers, and Hugh Downs.

Episode Duration: 54 minutes and 13 seconds

Episode Number: 101

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About Pioneers of Television:

This nostalgic celebration of classic TV melds compelling original cast interviews with hilarious clips, offering a fresh take on TV's biggest celebrities.

The series covers late-night hosts, comedians, primetime soaps, crime dramas, barrier-breaking entertainers and variety shows.

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Sat, Feb 4	8:00 P.M.	Comedians
Sun, Feb 5	11:00 A.M.	Comedians
Mon, Feb 6	12:00 A.M.	Comedians
Thu, Feb 9	9:00 P.M.	Primetime Soaps
Sat, Feb 11	8:00 P.M.	Primetime Soaps
Sun, Feb 12	11:00 A.M.	Primetime Soaps
Mon, Feb 13	12:00 A.M.	Primetime Soaps
Thu, Feb 16	9:00 P.M.	Crime Dramas
Sat, Feb 18	8:00 P.M.	Crime Dramas
Sun, Feb 19	11:00 A.M.	Crime Dramas
Mon, Feb 20	12:00 A.M.	Crime Dramas