America in primetime

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Since its inception, television has served as a lens on American society, and in the expansive world of modern TV. Today's heroes and villains have come a long way from their predecessors. Showcase...

Since its inception, television has served as a lens on American society, and in the expansive world of modern TV. Today's heroes and villains have come a long way from their predecessors. Showcased is this iconic American art form, which has both reflected and shaped the country's national character. Each episode focuses on an enduring character archetype, as seen through generations of television programs - The Man of the House, The Independent Woman, The Misfit and the Crusader - capturing both the continuity of the character, and the evolution. At the heart of the series are nearly one hundred in-depth interviews with top talent in primetime-the creators, writers and actors who give life to characters we have come to know, love and live with.

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