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Television: The First Fifty Years

1999Movie2 h 0 min

Documentary
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Summary

Trace the history of television and its impact on American culture with clips, newsreels, and exclusive interviews from television greats like Walter Cronkite, Carol Burnett, and Jay Leno.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Cast

24 of 71

Crew

Directed by
Kent Hagen
Written by
Barry ZeVan, Jeff Miller
Produced by
Barry ZeVan, Steve Edwards

Everyone

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Facts

January 1, 1999 · 2 h 0 min · Documentary

Released
January 1, 1999
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

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3 questions, like "Where can I stream Television: The First Fifty Years?"

Questions about Television: The First Fifty Years

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Where can I stream Television: The First Fifty Years?

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In the United States, Television: The First Fifty Years is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, and Pluto TV. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Television: The First Fifty Years okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Television: The First Fifty Years?

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Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.