S4 E1 • Standup to Sitcom

This star-packed episode features fresh interviews with Jerry Seinfeld, Roseanne Barr, Tim Allen, Ray Romano and Bob Newhart. The program reveals how America’s top standup comics made the transition to the sitcom format and includes dozens of clips from ‘Seinfeld’, ‘Home Improvement’, ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’, ‘Roseanne’, and more.

Première diffusion : 15 avril 2014

S4 E2 • Doctors and Nurses

From Richard Chamberlain on ‘Dr. Kildare’, to George Clooney on ‘ER’, television’s long love affair with doctors and nurses shows no signs of letting up. Noah Wyle, Anthony Edwards, Gloria Reuben and Eriq LaSalle open up about the secrets of ‘ER’; Howie Mandel, Ed Begley Jr. and Christina Pickles revisit ‘St. Elsewhere’.

Première diffusion : 22 avril 2014

S4 E3 • Breaking Barriers

This episode traces the story of people of color on American television—including the mid-1960s breakthroughs of African Americans Diahann Carroll and Bill Cosby. Latino landmarks range from ‘I Love Lucy’ with Desi Arnaz to ‘Miami Vice’ with Edward James Olmos. Also featured are Asian-Americans like George Takei, who details his youth spent in a Japanese internment camp.

Première diffusion : 29 avril 2014

S4 E4 • Acting Funny

Peek behind the curtain at the backstage techniques of America’s favorite comedic actors. The program features the manic improvisational style of Robin Williams, along with his comic predecessor Jonathan Winters. They're a fascinating contrast to Tina Fey, who explains her measured, highly prepared approach. The episode also highlights the all-time #1 Emmy winner for comedy acting Cloris Leachman.

Première diffusion : 6 mai 2014

S4 E5 • Robin Williams Remembered

This tribute to actor and comedian Robin Williams features one of his last full-length interviews for the PIONEERS OF TELEVISION series, including never-before-seen comments on his life and comedic and dramatic work, as well as tributes to Williams by those who knew and worked with him, and clips from his career.

Première diffusion : 9 septembre 2014