| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 60 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, NTSC, region 1, widescreen; stereo. |
| Language |
Subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
| Performer |
Narrator, Kelsey Grammer. |
| Credits |
Editor, Stephanie Theisen. |
| Note |
Originally broadcast as part of the television series, Pioneers of television in 2011. |
| Summary |
Documentary highlighting the pioneers behind police and crime shows on early American television. Groundbreaking actors Bill Cosby and Angie Dickinson reveal the methods behind their successes as the first African-American and breakthrough female lead characters in a television series. Barbara Bain and Martin Landau share the secrets behind the success of Mission: Impossible, while Peter Falk's amazing characterization in his role as Columbo is recalled. James Garner along with series creator Stephen J. Cannell, recount the success of The Rockford Files. |
| Audience |
Rating: Not rated. |
| Subject |
Television crime shows -- United States.
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Television cop shows -- United States.
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Television programs -- United States -- History.
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Television actors and actresses -- United States.
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Television actors and actresses. (OCoLC)fst01146641
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Television cop shows. (OCoLC)fst01715702
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Television crime shows. (OCoLC)fst01747539
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Television programs. (OCoLC)fst01147026
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary television programs. (OCoLC)fst01710387
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History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired. (OCoLC)fst01710450
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Documentary television programs.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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History.
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| Added Author |
Boettcher, Steven J.
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Trinklein, Michael J.
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Grammer, Kelsey, 1955-
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Cosby, Bill, 1937-
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Dickinson, Angie.
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Garner, James, 1928-2014.
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Cannell, Stephen J.
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Boettcher/Trinklein Television, Inc.
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PBS Distribution (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Crime dramas |
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Pioneers of television (Television program)
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| ISBN |
9781608834051 |
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1608834050 |
| Standard No. |
841887014083 |
| Music No. |
PITV622 PBS Distribution |
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