The Sixties S01E01 - Television Comes of Age (1960 - 1969)

Episode Overview

Across America, families tuned into “the tube” for a mix of news and entertainment, enjoying shows like The Twilight Zone, The Fugitive, I Dream of Jeannie, and Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In. Tom Hanks, Sally Field, Dick and Tom Smothers, Carol Burnett, Dick Cavett, Diahann Carroll, Carl Reiner, Vince Gilligan, and Petula Clark share their insights on how these innovative dramas, historical moments, and comedies challenged conventions and mirrored the essence of our culture.