Season 1 Episodes
1. Live Pictures
January 24th, 1988
Introduction to the series and a look at sports, weddings, funerals, and other newsworthy events that were broadcast live.
2. Comedy
February 1st, 1988
A look at comedy on television, from sketch comedies to sitcoms to stand-up specials.
3. The Race for Television
February 8th, 1988
Documents the early creation of TV.
4. The Power of Pictures
February 14th, 1988
A look at murder, war, accidents, political scandal and other powerful news images.
5. Point of View
February 22nd, 1988
A look at news coverage, primarily centered on American politics.
6. Drama
February 28th, 1988
A look at TV dramas, including the early days of live theatre, cop shows, miniseries, prime-time soap operas, foreign imports, and more.
7. Fun and Games
March 7th, 1988
A look at variety shows, music programs, music videos, talk shows, and game shows.
8. The Promise of Television
March 14th, 1988
The finale delves into the arts, education, children's programs, and the depiction of African Americans on TV.
Movie and TV Reviews
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‘Severance’ Season 2 Continues its Compelling, Brain Twisting Portrait of a Strange Corporate Netherworld....
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Pamela Anderson is affecting to watch in slight ‘The Last Showgirl’. While Pamela Anderson gives...
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‘Hard Truths’ has Director Mike Leigh Reunited with Actor Marianne Jean-Baptiste for a Caustic, Funny...
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‘Wolf Man’ Starts Out with a Ferocious Bite and Ends with a Whimper. Director Leigh Whannell creates...
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‘One of Them Days’ is an Entertaining Tale of Friends Who Must Scramble to Find the Rent. The raucous...
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'Den of Thieves 2: Pantera' Is Good but Lacks What Made the Original Great. While a solid heist movie,...
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‘Better Man’ Tells the Story of Pop Singer Robbie Williams in Unique Fashion. Michael Gracey’s...
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Nicole Kidman blows up her safe space in erotic, provocative ‘Babygirl’. Nicole Kidman’s fearless...
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‘What If…?’ Season 3 Closes Out the MCU’s Multiverse Series in Entertaining Style. Jeffrey Wright’s...
