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Season 2 – America in Color

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In the early years of TV, from its invention in the 1920s until the mid-'60s, most shows were broadcast in black and white before color TV gained in popularity and become economically viable for broadcasters. That means many historic pieces of video -- including rare home movies of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the attack on Pearl Harbor and the Nixon-Kennedy debate -- have all been relegated to being viewed in the colorless format. "America in Color" looks to change that by restoring and colorizing archival footage from the early 20th century through the '60s. Producers meticulously researched the original colors to make sure the tones are correct when they use revolutionary methods to add the proper hues to footage. Each episode of the hourlong series highlights newly restored footage from a specific decade in the history of the medium.
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Glenn Garvin Reason Online 08/06/2020
The series America in Color is generally less about hard-core historical analysis than a dip into 20th-century nostalgia with a fuzzy overlay of sociology... Not a bad alternative. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Eric Meyers

Narrator

Maxton Beesley

Narrator

John Cavanagh

Executive Producer

Nick Metcalfe

Executive Producer

Lucie Ridout

Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 18, 2018 The Wild West The legend of the American West as a feral and untamed land is a potent myth; from the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral to iconic showman Buffalo Bill, the spirit of the Wild West persists even as the dynamic region paves the way for modern-day America. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 25, 2018 Titans of Industry Throughout the first half of the 20th century, industrialists and inventors revolutionize every aspect of American life; the stories of the Ford, Firestone and Edison families become intertwined in a way that drives America's transformation. Details Episode 3 Aired Dec 2, 2018 Rise of the Mafia Between 1919 and 1963, criminals build a vast empire; starting with fixing the World Series and supplying bootleg liquor, powerful figures shape crime into an organized business that exploits political corruption and reaches across the country. Details Episode 4 Aired Dec 9, 2018 Playtime In the early 20th century, new leisure and recreation opportunities transform American lives; includes color footage of early amusement parks, campgrounds and sports arenas. Details Episode 5 Aired Dec 16, 2018 American Royalty A handful of wealthy, powerful and interconnected families emerge to dominate the nation; from the Rockefellers to the Vanderbilts, these dynasties capture the imagination, adoration and even revulsion of the American people. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 23, 2018 Hollywood's Golden Age Hollywood becomes one of the world's leading multi-billion dollar industries, cornering the market on glitz, glamour and fame; studio moguls control the business while stars such as Charlie Chaplin and Mary Pickford become global icons. Details

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America in Color — Season 2

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Season Info

Executive Producer
John Cavanagh, Nick Metcalfe
Network
Smithsonian Channel
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
History, Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 18, 2018