Miniseries
8 episodes · May 11, 1981
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- S1E1
Way Out West
May 11, 198158mDick Cavett narrates and steps into a vivid panorama of legendary figures, events and locations which made up the history of the Old West.
- S1E2
On the Air
Jun 8, 198158mDick Cavett traces the history of American radio, from the first signals sent by Marconi to the days when audio comedy and adventure shows were in their prime.
- S1E3
Wheels, Wings and Whistles
Jul 6, 198159mDick Cavett traces the history of American transportation from the covered wagon of the Old West to the newly developed space shuttle.
- S1E4
It'll Never Fly
Aug 3, 198159mThe determination of American inventors, whose concepts and ideas changed the face of the entire nation as they went into widespread use, is examined by Dick Cavett.
- S1E5
Page One
Sep 7, 198159mDick Cavett unfolds the story of the American free press, its printers and publishers, headlines and by-lines, scandals and scoops.
- S1E6
Go Team, Go!
Oct 5, 198159mHost/narrator Dick Cavett cheers America's love of sports with a close look at the superstars and great teams, grand goofs, big brawls and the unique dedication of fans and players.
- S1E7
The Birds and the Bees
Nov 2, 198158mDick Cavett looks at the traditions and revolutions, the rigidities and liberties that make up America's always-changing sexual standards.
- S1E8
The Image Makers
Dec 7, 198159mDick Cavett reviews 200 years of American commercialism -- the posters and propaganda, hyping and huckstering, commercials and come-ons -- from the early colonial period through today's $54 billion advertising industry.