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  • Roots as Untold History

    “Roots” actors Leslie Uggams (Kizzy) and LeVar Burton (the young Kunta Kinte) talk about how the miniseries brought untold African-American history to light, making “Roots” a lesson for everyone.  The miniseries “Roots” is featured on the Pioneers of Television: Miniseries … Continue reading →

    Length: 00:02:01
    LeVar Burton as Kunta Kinte in Roots -- Pioneers of Television | PBS
    Roots as Untold History
  • A Transcendent Moment in Roots

    “Roots” co-stars Louis Gossett Jr. and LeVar Burton describe a special scene they shared and all that it implied. Gossett Jr., who played the character Fiddler, spontaneously added a line of his own when comforting the young Kunta Kinte, played … Continue reading →

    Length: 00:04:11
    Louis Gossett Jr. and LeVar Burton in Roots -- Pioneers of Television | PBS
    A Transcendent Moment in Roots
  • John Amos on Ancestors and Roots

    One day while on the set of “Roots,” actor John Amos  felt “taken by the spirit” of his ancestors.  Amos played the adult Kunta Kinte in the ground-breaking miniseries about the African-American experience of slavery.  “Roots” is featured in the … Continue reading →

    Length: 00:01:53
    John Amos -- Pioneers of Television | PBS
    John Amos on Ancestors and Roots
  • Lou Ferrigno and Burt Ward on Living a Childhood Dream

    As a child, Lou Ferrigno wished he could be like “The Hulk” he read about in comic books. He achieved his dream when he won the role on the television show, “The Incredible Hulk.” Burt Ward’s childhood dream was to … Continue reading →

    Length: 00:02:05
    Lou Ferrigno as The Incredible Hulk -- Pioneers of Television | PBS
    Lou Ferrigno and Burt Ward on Living a Childhood Dream
  • Dangerous Stunts on Batman

    Adam West (Batman) and Burt Ward (Robin) recall the risky stunts during the early days of “Batman.”  Ward was sent to the hospital multiple times during the first week of shooting.  “Batman” is featured in Pioneers of Television’s Superheroes episode, … Continue reading →

    Length: 00:02:30
    Robin and Batman -- Pioneers of Television | PBS
    Dangerous Stunts on Batman
  • Wonder Woman, Everyone’s Superhero

    Lynda Carter describes the origins of Wonder Woman and how she played the part on television to appeal to both both women and men, and girls and boys.

    Length: 00:02:40
    Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman -- Pioneers of Television | PBS
    Wonder Woman, Everyone’s Superhero
  • Dallas Cast on First Impressions

    In this outtake from Primetime Soaps, Patrick Duffy, Larry Hagman, and Linda Gray recall first impressions of the “Dallas” cast and script. Duffy says that joining the cast of Dallas was “fundamentally the most important decision I ever made, other … Continue reading →

    Length: 00:02:39
    Dallas Cast -- Pioneers of Television | PBS
    Dallas Cast on First Impressions
  • Superheroes Preview

    Survey decades of superheroes, from “Superman” in the 1950s to “Batman” in the 60s to “Wonder Woman” in the 70s and “The Greatest American Hero” in the 80s.  This Pioneers of Television episode premieres Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at 8:00 … Continue reading →

    Length: 00:00:30
    Superheroes - Pioneers of Television | PBS
    Superheroes Preview
  • Dallas: A Scoundrel Emerges

    Larry Hagman and Patrick Duffy talk about their characters, the brothers J.R. Ewing and Bobby Ewing, and balancing the good and the bad in “Dallas.” Hagman won fans as Dallas’ famous villain, J.R. Ewing. “Good guys, that’s the hard work,” said … Continue reading →

    Length: 00:01:35
    Hagman and Duffy -- Pioneers of Television | PBS
    Dallas: A Scoundrel Emerges
  • Joan Collins on ‘Dynasty’ Fashion

    Joan Collins explains how her character on “Dynasty,” Alexis Carrington, required a high sense of fashion on the set. “Dynasty” is featured on the Pioneers of Television episode, Primetime Soaps.

    Length: 00:01:30
    Joan Collins -- Pioneers of Television | PBS
    Joan Collins on ‘Dynasty’ Fashion
  • The Friendship of Carol Burnett and Lucille Ball

    In this interview outtake from Funny Ladies, Carol Burnett describes meeting Lucille Ball for the first time and Ball’s generous offer to be of help during Burnett’s budding career. The two would become close friends and perform on each other’s … Continue reading →

    Length: 00:02:15
    The Friendship of Carol Burnett and Lucille Ball
  • Mary Tyler Moore’s Big Break

    Actress Mary Tyler Moore describes how she nearly didn’t go to the audition for “The Dick Van Dyke Show.” She wowed the show’s creator and director, Carl Reiner, and got the part of Laura Petrie, the wife of Rob Petrie … Continue reading →

    Length: 00:02:24
    Mary Tyler Moore -- Pioneers of Television | PBS
    Mary Tyler Moore’s Big Break