Breaking Barriers -
pioneers of television

Fri, Jul 19 9:00 P.M. NHPBS (11.1)

Trace the journey of people of color featured in American television - trailblazers including Diahann Carroll (Julia), Desi Arnaz (I Love Lucy), Edward James Olmos (Miami Vice), and George Takei (Star Trek). Additional perspectives are captured in interviews with Leslie Uggams and Whoopi Goldberg.

Episode Duration: 50 minutes and 29 seconds

Episode Number: 105

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Fri, Jul 19	9:00 P.M.	Breaking Barriers NHPBS (11.1)
Sat, Jul 20	1:00 A.M.	Breaking Barriers NHPBS (11.1)
Sat, Jul 20	8:00 P.M.	Breaking Barriers NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Jul 21	2:00 A.M.	Breaking Barriers NH Explore (11.2)

About Pioneers of Television:

The four-part series examines the people who left their imprint on sitcoms, late-night, variety and game shows in the early days of the medium.

The program features interviews with legendary stars, including Dick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore, Art Linkletter, Andy Griffith, Betty White, Phyllis Diller, Jim Nabors, Marlo Thomas, Jonathan Winters, Ed McMahon and Merv Griffin.

Using never-before-seen images and showcasing timeless clips, the documentary examines the entertainers that provided the classic scenes that still amuse us today.

Watch Pioneers of Television - Clips, Episodes & Previews

Breaking Barriers

George Clooney and his "Powerful Pen"

Joan Rivers on Being a "Pioneer"

Carol Burnett's First Big Break

St.Elsewhere "Got it Right"

Margaret Cho on "All-American Girl"

Future Broadcast times for "Pioneers of Television": (show all)

Fri, Jul 19	9:00 P.M.	Breaking Barriers NHPBS (11.1)
Sat, Jul 20	1:00 A.M.	Breaking Barriers NHPBS (11.1)
Sat, Jul 20	8:00 P.M.	Breaking Barriers NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Jul 21	2:00 A.M.	Breaking Barriers NH Explore (11.2)
Fri, Jul 26	9:00 P.M.	Variety NHPBS (11.1)
Sat, Jul 27	8:00 P.M.	Variety NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Jul 28	2:00 A.M.	Variety NH Explore (11.2)