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Season 1 – America in Primetime

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You know all about them, the character archetypes that are frequently found on your favorite TV shows. This four-part series chronicles four of the most-common archetypes seen in prime time through the years, including the evolution of the "man of the house" and the "independent woman." "America in Primetime" features a star-studded list of celebrities who discuss the featured topics -- including "Sopranos" creator David Chase, actor and director Ron Howard, producer James L. Brooks and actresses Candice Bergen and Mary Tyler Moore.
America in Primetime — Season 1

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Episode 1 Aired Oct 30, 2011 Independent Woman Women have transformed from model housewives into complex characters. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 6, 2011 Man of the House The man of the house evolves from being the man in control in family sitcoms of the 1950s to a more-conflicted figure in modern series. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 13, 2011 The Misfit Misfit characters appear in series like "The Addams Family," "Taxi," "Seinfeld" and "Arrested Development." Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 20, 2011 The Crusader Television's archetypical heroes and antiheroes bring about justice. Details
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Season Info

Network
PBS
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 30, 2011