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A journey behind the scenes of the Nickelodeon television network to chronicle its unprecedented success, from its humble origins as a small local channel to its status as an international phenomenon that helped shape an entire generation of children.
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Milen
Television's Opening Night: How the Box Was Born
Disclosure
VHS Revolution
Warren Oates: Across the Border
Behind Your Radio Dial
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
Missing Presumed Wiped
Distress Signals
Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television
Exporting Raymond
Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation
Eurovision Secrets & Scandals
Amicalement vôtre : Hollywood au service de sa Majesté
Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live
What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession
Caesar's Writers
La saga des feuilletons et des séries
Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life
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Milen
IMDB 10 | Feb , 2025
The documentary film follows the life and career of Milen Tsvetkov against the backdrop of historical events in Bulgaria that have transformed journalism and the media market in the country since 1989.Television's Opening Night: How the Box Was Born
IMDB 0 | Oct , 2016
TV presenter Dallas Campbell, engineer Professor Danielle George and engineer Dr Hugh Hunt re-create the opening of the BBC's television service on 2 November 1936. This involves building the mechanical flying-spot cameras that were used by Baird's system.Disclosure
IMDB 7.8 | Jun , 2020
An investigation of how Hollywood's fabled stories have deeply influenced how Americans feel about transgender people, and how transgender people have been taught to feel about themselves.VHS Revolution
IMDB 6.2 | Aug , 2017
Using testimonies by pioneers and witnesses of the times, delve into the feverish visual culture the media generated – with far-fetched examples of canine television games, seduction manuals, aerobics class while holding a baby, among others.Warren Oates: Across the Border
IMDB 5.7 | Nov , 1993
A retrospective of the work of the late actor Warren Oates, with clips from his films and interviews with cast and crew members who worked with him.Behind Your Radio Dial
IMDB 0 | Jan , 1949
Familiar radio voice Ben Grauer leads the viewer on a behind the scenes tour of the National Broadcasting Company studios -- both radio and television -- in Rockefeller Center and Hollywood. The original 25-minute film previewed by network execs and affiliates in the fall of 1948 was cut down to 20 minutes before its first broadcast, reportedly to excise high-profile stars and programs such as Amos 'n' Andy, Jack Benny, and Edgar Bergen that had since left NBC for other networks.Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
IMDB 7.5 | Apr , 2021
Take a stroll down Sesame Street and witness the birth of the most influential children's show in television history. From the iconic furry characters to the classic songs you know by heart, learn how a gang of visionary creators changed the world.Missing Presumed Wiped
IMDB 0 | Dec , 2001
Documentary about the lost episodes of Dad's Army (1968) and their recovery and restoration.Distress Signals
IMDB 0 | Jun , 1991
American television programming dominates around the world at the expense of regional cultural voices.Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television
IMDB 0 | Dec , 2011
Even though her program was only seen in four Midwestern cities, Ruth Lyons presided over America's highest-rated daytime TV talk show for nearly two decades! This documentary draws upon rare and previously undiscovered footage, along with comments from associates and admirers to create a portrait of an outspoken, multi-talented woman who became one of the most beloved and influential figures in TV history. Featuring the Recollections Of: Carol Channing, John Davidson, Phyllis Diller, Phil Donahue, David Letterman, Johnny Mathis, Peter Nero, Bonnie Lou, Nick Clooney, Oscar Robertson and many others, along with archival audio and video of Ruth Lyons' 50-50 Club.Exporting Raymond
IMDB 6.8 | Apr , 2011
A documentary on Phil Rosenthal's experiences during the making of "Voroniny," the Russian-language version of "Everybody Loves Raymond".Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation
IMDB 0 | May , 2007
A retrospective of "Saturday Night Live" during the 1990's. Includes interviews with the cast and crew as well as hosts. Features memorable sketches and behind the scenes dynamics.Eurovision Secrets & Scandals
IMDB 0 | May , 2022
A revelatory documentary uncovering amazing stories about what really goes on behind the scenes at Eurovision. With contributions from former winner Cheryl Baker, former loser Andy Abraham and former host Jan Leeming.Amicalement vôtre : Hollywood au service de sa Majesté
IMDB 7 | Jul , 2017
Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live
IMDB 7.2 | Feb , 2005
A retrospective of the first 5 years of Saturday Night Live.What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
IMDB 7 | Oct , 2018
A documentary exploring the legacy of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, the reasons it went from the black sheep of Star Trek to a beloved mainstay of the franchise, and a brainstorm with the original writers on what a theoretical eighth season of the show could look like.Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession
IMDB 7.1 | May , 2004
A documentary on the Z Channel, one of the first pay cable stations in the US, and its programming chief, Jerry Harvey. Debuting in 1974, the LA-based channel's eclectic slate of movies became a prime example of the untapped power of cable television.Caesar's Writers
IMDB 0 | Aug , 1996
On January 24, 1996, at the Writers Guild Theater in Los Angeles, CA, legendary comic Sid Caesar was reunited with nine of his writers from Your Show of Shows and Caesar's Hour. The event was taped for release on PBS and BBC in a 1-hour cut, and later on VHS and DVD in its full 2-hour length. Be prepared to laugh non-stop as the panel, made up of head writer Mel Tolkin, Caesar, Carl Reiner, Aaron Ruben, Larry Gelbart, Mel Brooks, Neil Simon, Danny Simon, Sheldon Keller, and Gary Belkin share stories about their time working on Caesar's shows and offer their insights about writing comedy.La saga des feuilletons et des séries
IMDB 8 | Jan , 2020
Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life
IMDB 10 | Jan , 2011
A loving tribute to a forgotten pioneer of the golden age of television. Starting out as a Runyonesque character actor, Sheldon Leonard went on to produce some of the most beloved and groundbreaking shows of all time, such as The Andy Griffith Show, The Danny Thomas Show, The Dick Van Dyke Show and I Spy. A rare treat, this film is a delightful retrospective of Leonard’s body of work, including priceless clips from his productions— as well as his hilarious appearances on shows such as The Jack Benny Program—and interviews with many of his friends and colleagues, including Mary Tyler Moore, Andy Griffith, Dick Van Dyke, Carl Reiner, Ron Howard and Leonard himself.