Season 1 Episodes
8 episodes1
Way Out West
Dick Cavett narrates and steps into a vivid panorama of legendary figures, events and locations which made up the history of the Old West.
2
On the Air
Dick Cavett traces the history of American radio, from the first signals sent by Marconi to the days when audio comedy and adventure shows were in their prime.
3
Wheels, Wings and Whistles
Dick Cavett traces the history of American transportation from the covered wagon of the Old West to the newly developed space shuttle.
4
It'll Never Fly
The determination of American inventors, whose concepts and ideas changed the face of the entire nation as they went into widespread use, is examined by Dick Cavett.
5
Page One
Dick Cavett unfolds the story of the American free press, its printers and publishers, headlines and by-lines, scandals and scoops.
6
Go Team, Go!
Host/narrator Dick Cavett cheers America's love of sports with a close look at the superstars and great teams, grand goofs, big brawls and the unique dedication of fans and players.
7
The Birds and the Bees
Dick Cavett looks at the traditions and revolutions, the rigidities and liberties that make up America's always-changing sexual standards.
8
The Image Makers
Dick Cavett reviews 200 years of American commercialism -- the posters and propaganda, hyping and huckstering, commercials and come-ons -- from the early colonial period through today's $54 billion advertising industry.