Television History Movies

A documentary celebrating 20 years of the work of Kaleidoscope, an organisation devoted to the preservation of archive television.

In 1972, Moody Anderson bought a ghost town and brought it back to life. Nearly four decades later, Moody faces the heart-wrenching task of...

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...

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...

Documentary looking back at the history of Saturday Night Live, focusing on the years 2000-2009.

A retrospective of "Saturday Night Live" during the 1990's. Includes interviews with the cast and crew as well as hosts. Features memorable sketches...

Shows efforts of the Radio Corporation of America (RCA) in the creation, development and introduction of the all-electronic TV system; explains how...

In 1942, television was born in Paris, rue Cognacq-Jay. Today, around 60% of programs are filmed in Plaine-Saint-Denis. Baptiste Morel receives...

TV special revisiting the documentary series that became a media sensation 50 years ago and birthed a new television genre. Examines the enduring...

A history of the early days of Nebraska television. Stories include the competition to get the first station and later the first color programs on...