Pioneers of Thirteen
David Horn
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“Great Performances" executive producer David Horn joined THIRTEEN in the late ‘70s.
“Great Performances" executive producer David Horn joined THIRTEEN in the late ‘70s. Pioneers of THIRTEEN is a four-part documentary chronicling the history of public television and showcasing THIRTEEN’s programming highlights over the last 50 years.
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Pioneers of Thirteen
David Horn
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“Great Performances" executive producer David Horn joined THIRTEEN in the late ‘70s. Pioneers of THIRTEEN is a four-part documentary chronicling the history of public television and showcasing THIRTEEN’s programming highlights over the last 50 years.
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Preview | 30s | The first decade of public television on THIRTEEN, which began broadcasting on Sept. 16. (30s)
The 90’s and Beyond – Changing Landscape
Preview | 31s | Explores the fourth and fifth decades of THIRTEEN’s history, from the 90s to the present. (31s)
Clip | 5m 51s | Director Don Mischer launched his career in the ‘70s at THIRTEEN. (5m 51s)
Clip | 3m 15s | David Hyde Pierce hosted THIRTEEN’s 2002 celebration of Stephen Sondheim’s 80th birthday. (3m 15s)
Now PlayingClip | 2m 52s | “Great Performances" executive producer David Horn joined THIRTEEN in the late ‘70s. (2m 52s)
Clip | 3m 33s | In 1981, Bill Chase worked on “Gala of Stars” at Carnegie Hall with Liza Minnelli. (3m 33s)
Clip | 5m 16s | Journalist Tony Brown joined THIRTEEN in the 1970s as host of “Black Journal." (5m 16s)
Clip | 7m 10s | Executive producer Susan Lacy launched the iconic series “American Masters” in 1986. (7m 10s)
Clip | 5m 38s | Director Stan Lathan joined THIRTEEN in the ‘60s to work on “Black Journal” and “SOUL!" (5m 38s)
Clip | 3m 48s | In 1989, Savion Glover appeared in THIRTEEN's “Gregory Hines' Tap Dance in America.” (3m 48s)
Clip | 4m 54s | Sandra Sheppard created the groundbreaking and popular show “Cyberchase” in 2002. (4m 54s)
Clip | 4m 24s | Filmmaker Sam Pollard has created countless award-winning shows for THIRTEEN. (4m 24s)
Clip | 4m 6s | In 1999, filmmaker Ric Burns created the epic “New York: A Documentary" with THIRTEEN. (4m 6s)
Clip | 4m 30s | Renowned soprano Renée Fleming has appeared in countless THIRTEEN performances. (4m 30s)
Clip | 4m 46s | Peter Gelb oversaw the Metropolitan Opera's 2012 broadcast of the "Ring Cycle" on THIRTEEN (4m 46s)
Clip | Perry Miller Adato has directed numerous award-winning documentaries for THIRTEEN.
Clip | 8m 12s | Journalist Maria Hinojosa joined THIRTEEN in the ‘90s, on the show “Informed Sources.” (8m 12s)
Clip | 2m 50s | THIRTEEN showcased Lin Manuel Miranda’s musical sensation “In the Heights” in 2009. (2m 50s)
Ken Burns Pioneers of THIRTEEN
Clip | 3m 59s | In 1981, THIRTEEN championed filmmaker Ken Burns and his very project, Brooklyn Bridge. (3m 59s)
Clip | 5m 48s | In 1974, THIRTEEN showcased choreographer Alvin Ailey and dancer Judith Jamison. (5m 48s)
Clip | 4m 35s | Filmmaker Jon Alpert started out in the '70s on THIRTEEN’s creative workshop “The TV Lab." (4m 35s)
Clip | Joan Konner served as senior executive producer for national public affairs at THIRTEEN.
Clip | 7m | Oscar-winning actor Jeremy Irons starred in THIRTEEN’s 1982 period drama, “Brideshead Revi (7m)
Clip | 4m 32s | Jeff Folmsbee spearheaded art programs “City Arts” and “EGG: The Arts Show” at THIRTEEN. (4m 32s)
Clip | 2m 39s | Actor James Earl Jones starred in THIRTEEN’s “King Lear” at Central Park in 1974. (2m 39s)
Clip | 4m 20s | THIRTEEN launched public TV’s 1st national Latino show in '72, hosted by Humberto Cintron. (4m 20s)
Clip | 6m 56s | Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. created THIRTEEN’s “African American Lives." (6m 56s)
Clip | 5m 23s | Harvey Fierstein narrated the ground-breaking documentary “The Times of Harvey Milk.” (5m 23s)
Clip | 3m 53s | Performer Harry Belafonte is a musical icon and political and social activist. (3m 53s)
Clip | 4m 50s | Fred Kaufman joined “Nature” in the early 80s and is now its executive producer. (4m 50s)
Clip | 2m 15s | In 2000, musical theater star Chita Rivera appeared in THIRTEEN’s “My Favorite Broadway." (2m 15s)
Clip | 6m 29s | Journalist Charlayne Hunter-Gault joined “The MacNeil/Lehrer Report” in 1977. (6m 29s)
Bill Moyers, one of America's most respected journalists
Clip | 7m 11s | Bill Moyers, one of America's most respected journalists, joined THIRTEEN in the '70s. (7m 11s)
Clip | 5m 51s | In 2002, Beth Hoppe created THIRTEEN’s iconic documentary history series “Frontier House." (5m 51s)
Clip | 2m 40s | Award-winning Bebe Neuwirth has performed many times on THIRTEEN’s “Great Performances.” (2m 40s)
Clip | 6m 40s | In 1985, THIRTEEN aired Oscar-winning director Ang Lee’s NYU Thesis film, “Fine Line.” (6m 40s)
Clip | 1m 19s | In 1966, the Maysles brothers filmed a THIRTEEN documentary about author Truman Capote. (1m 19s)
Clip | 3m 30s | THIRTEEN aired conductor Alan Gilbert’s 2009 debut as the NY Philharmonic music director (3m 30s)
Clip | 6m 52s | Filmmaker Abigail Disney spearheaded the THIRTEEN series “Women, War and Peace” in 2011. (6m 52s)
Spike Lee and Ang Lee Film Debuts on Independent Focus
Clip | 3m 11s | THIRTEEN's 'Independent Focus' was a champion for independent filmmakers. (3m 11s)
First Episode of NATURE on PBS
Clip | 3m 13s | NATURE with George Page premiered in 1982 with 'The Flight of The Condor.' (3m 13s)
Clip | 2m 54s | "Welcome to the Fillmore East" featured Van Morrison, The Byrds, and The Allman Brothers. (2m 54s)
Clip | 1m 15s | "Monty Python's Flying Circus" was an immediate success when it first aired on THIRTEEN. (1m 15s)
Clip | 5m 52s | The origins of the THIRTEEN show variety show devoted to African-American culture. (5m 52s)
The Great American Dream Machine
Clip | 5m | THIRTEEN's 1970's "The Great American Dream Machine" was an irreverent variety show. (5m)
Clip | 5m | In the early 1970s, THIRTEEN documented a family in the cinéma vérité style. (5m)
The '70s: Bold and Fearless | The TV Lab
Preview | 30s | Pioneers of THIRTEEN's "The '70s: Bold and Fearless" premieres January 31 at 9 PM. (30s)
The '70s: Bold and Fearless | Great American Dream Machine
Preview | 30s | Pioneers of THIRTEEN's "The '70s: Bold and Fearless" premieres January 31 at 9 PM. (30s)
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