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Netflix
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Disclosure (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.
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Kanopy
82
8.0
/1482/
81
/156/
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/25/
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cc age 10+

Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street (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.
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Amazon Prime Video
79
7.7
/3307/
76
/198/
71
/43/
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/100/
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/29/
73
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cc age 13+

Lucy and Desi (2022)
Explore the unlikely partnership and enduring legacy of one of the most prolific power couples in entertainment history. Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz risked everything to be together.
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Kanopy
73
7.3
/506/
76
/35/
71
/15/
3.5
/608/
86
/44/
67
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66
/11/

Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You (2016)
Arguably the most influential creator, writer, and producer in the history of television, Norman Lear brought primetime into step with the times. Using comedy and indelible characters, his legendary 1970s shows such as All In the Family, Maude, Good Times, and The Jeffersons, boldly cracked open dialogue and shifted the national consciousness, injecting enlightened humanism into sociopolitical debates on race, class, creed, and feminism.
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Amazon Prime Video
82
70
8.2
/2504/
80
/297/
70
/51/
3.8
/3661/
100
/9/
89
/21/

What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (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.
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Amazon Prime Video
80
66
7.6
/1893/
72
/52/
71
/39/
3.7
/2916/
100
/13/
86
/2118/
85
/4/

Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession (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.
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/2020/
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3.5
/2267/
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/25/
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Exporting Raymond (2011)
A documentary on Phil Rosenthal's experiences during the making of "Voroniny," the Russian-language version of "Everybody Loves Raymond".
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The Roku Channel
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52
7.5
/1497/
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3.5
/5715/
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/8/
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cc age 10+

The Orange Years: The Nickelodeon Story (2018)
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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3.8
/957/
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Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live (2005)
A retrospective of the first 5 years of Saturday Night Live.
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6.7
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65
/19/
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/10/
3.4
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VHS Revolution (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.
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9.1
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100
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Milen (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.
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6.6
/16/

Goodbye Television Centre (2013)
After 53 years Television Centre, the BBC's TV headquarters, is closing its doors and Michael Grade gathers together many of its best-loved faces to stroll down memory lane.
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70
/1/

Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television (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.
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Amazon Prime Video
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8.3
/27/
20
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Caesar's Writers (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.
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6.5
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20
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NBC 75th Anniversary Special (2002)
A celebration of NBC's 75 year history, featuring clips of special moments.
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Kanopy
80
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8.9
/89/
3.6
/259/

Shari & Lamb Chop (2025)
Shari Lewis was a dancer, singer, and magician but is best known as the ventriloquist behind sock puppets Charlie Horse, Hush Puppy and, of course, Lamb Chop. This lively doc charts the life, loves, and career hits and misses of this spunky perfectionist, who forever changed the face of children’s television.
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6.5
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10
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50 Years of Television: A Golden Celebration (1989)
A special highlighting fifty years in the history of television. Includes tributes to Lucille Ball, Carol Burnett, Walter Cronkite, Jackie Gleason, Bob Hope and Ed Sullivan. Clips of classic television moments are presented.
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10
/1/

Distress Signals (1991)
American television programming dominates around the world at the expense of regional cultural voices.
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5.2
/8/
10
/1/

Eurovision Secrets & Scandals (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.
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8.4
/44/
26
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Lance Loud!: A Death in An American Family (2003)
Eldest son Lance, of the Loud family profiled on PBS in 1973, became the first openly gay man on television and a gay icon for his generation. When Lance entered hospice in 2001 with a terminal HIV and hepatitis C co-infection, he asked original filmmakers Susan and Alan Raymond to film a final episode of the series. Lance reflects upon his days with Andy Warhol, his band The Mumps, a career as a writer and the experience of being the first reality TV star. It is a celebration of life and a cautionary tale.
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100
/1/

Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life (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.
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7.1
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30
/3/

Saturday Night Live in the 2000s: Time and Again (2010)
Documentary looking back at the history of Saturday Night Live, focusing on the years 2000-2009.
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10
/1/

Odnes’ to všechno čas? (1968)
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6.0
/6/
10
/1/
60
/1/

Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers! (1982)
A collection of bloopers and outtakes from an enormous selection of Hollywood classic productions spanning from the 1930s through the 1980s.
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7.5
/26/
35
/2/
10
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An American Family Revisited: The Louds 10 Years Later (1983)
A ten-year update on the Loud family and their reflections on becoming the first reality TV stars. Their experience of becoming media celebrities and the parents' subsequent divorce changed them in many ways. Each family member explains how they were affected by these dramatic life events.
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70
/2/

Amicalement vôtre : Hollywood au service de sa Majesté (2017)
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8.3
/8/

Restoring the World at War
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6.8
/38/
20
/1/

Missing Presumed Wiped (2001)
Documentary about the lost episodes of Dad's Army (1968) and their recovery and restoration.
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7.5
/19/

Television's Opening Night: How the Box Was Born (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.
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10
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Salute to A.P. (1954)
A BBC Television film recalling the part Alexandra Palace has played in British television between 1935 and 1954. It shows the erection of the first transmitter, the building of 'A' and 'B' studios, and introduces scenes and excerpts from early television productions and outside broadcasts.
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7.0
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Behind Your Radio Dial (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.
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10
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One Day in the Life of Television (1989)
One day in the life of television is a documentary that was broadcast on ITV on 1 November 1989. Filmed by over fifty crews exactly one year earlier, it was a huge behind-the-scenes look at a wide range of activities involved in the production, reception and marketing of British television. The project was organised by the British Film Institute and produced and directed for television by Peter Kosminsky. A book by Sean Day-Lewis was published to accompany the documentary. It contained the thoughts of people throughout Britain, including industry professionals, who recorded their feelings and experiences of television viewing on 1 November 1988, the day that the documentary was filmed.
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10
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Pět let televise (1958)
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8.3
/119/
20
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70
/1/

Anatomy of a 'Homicide: Life on the Street' (1998)
A brief look at the history of "Homicide: Life on the Street", one of the best shows on television and its ratings history as well as some of the people on the show, as well as behind the camera. The primary focus of this PBS documentary is the "Subway" episode which aired on December 5, 1997 on NBC. This two-hour documentary follows the "Subway" episode from conception to award nominations.
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8.2
/77/
51
/9/
45
/2/

Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments (2008)
A countdown of the top 40 "Blackadder" moments chosen by cast and crew members, celebrity fans and 15 genuine Blackadders.
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60
/1/

Synonymous With (2021)
A student's increasingly intimate line of questioning causes his interview with a local horror host to take a vulnerable turn.
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80
/1/

La saga des feuilletons et des séries (2020)
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poster
67
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6.6
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/6/
53
/6/
67
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75
/8/

Monday Night Mayhem (2002)
The early years of a television sports powerhouse are chronicled as ABC becomes a player in the NFL coverage by putting their full resources into a major showcase. Executive Roone Arledge recruits former Dallas Cowboys quarterback 'Dandy' Don Meredith, Keith Jackson, and the combative Howard Cosell as commentators for the broadcasts, which become funny, odd trio events to millions of viewers. Jackson departs the show after the first year to take over the network's focus on college football, and former New York Giants star Frank Gifford takes his place, ruffling Cosell's feathers. Then things get really crazy!
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Amazon Prime Video
47
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5.2
/302/
57
/24/
60
/7/
3.0
/276/
7
/2/

The Unauthorized Melrose Place Story (2015)
The true story of the wildly popular television show created by Aaron Spelling and Darren Star during the 1990's.
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50
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7.9
/305/
51
/10/
20
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Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (2002)
The history of the irreverent "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" and the content battles it fought with its television network.
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100
/1/

The Native Hue of Resolution (2013)
A documentary celebrating 20 years of the work of Kaleidoscope, an organisation devoted to the preservation of archive television.
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75
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7.3
/143/
74
/7/
70
/1/
3.5
/493/
88
/16/

Television Event (2020)
An archive-based feature documentary viewing the dramatic climax of the Cold War through the lens of the ABC network, as it narrowly succeeds in producing the most watched, most controversial made-for-TV movie, THE DAY AFTER (1983). With irreverent humor and sobering apocalyptic vision, this film reveals how a commercial broadcaster seized a moment of unprecedented television viewership, made an emotional connection with an audience of over 100 million and forced an urgent conversation with the US President on how to collectively confront and resolve the most pressing issue of the time - nuclear proliferation.
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7.2
/166/
70
/1/

Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation (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.
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7.6
/11/
60
/2/

Televise bude! (2014)
Flexible, powerful, and naive. The fates of three men intersect at the launch of Czechoslovak television broadcasting. Ambitious actor František Filipovský has no idea that his casual improvisation on the theme of "the miser" will go down in history. For Minister of Information Václav Kopecký, it is a moment of great nervousness: will he convince his comrades that television broadcasting is the golden goose of communist propaganda? A young television technician is fascinated by the "remote transmission of images and sound" – he has a job he never dreamed of. But can a person fulfill their dreams in communist Czechoslovakia in the 1950s without getting involved with the regime?
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7.1
/12/

Televise, která měla nebýt (2017)
N/A
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Kanopy
65
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7.0
/131/
56
/6/
68
/5/

Television Under the Swastika (1999)
A history of Nazi television programming and technology, from 1935 to 1944.
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7.1
/42/
65
/6/
70
/6/

The Story of Soaps (2020)
This ABC/PEOPLE television special highlights the impact of the soap opera. In today's shifting television landscape, "The Story of Soaps" traces how female creators migrated from radio to television to become the dominant force in daytime for more than three decades. Today, the legacy of the soap opera continues all over prime time and reality t.v. An extensive look is taken at this iconic, impactful genre.
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5.0
/6/
10
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The Story Of Television (1956)
Shows efforts of the Radio Corporation of America (RCA) in the creation, development and introduction of the all-electronic TV system; explains how science made television a working reality.


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