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Mike Trinklein (writer)
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A four-part documentary series focusing on the legends that helped launched TV and left lasting impression on sitcoms, talk shows, variety shows and game shows in television's early years. full summary
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Nominated for Primetime Emmy.
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Worth it for the clips. Otherwise a disappointment
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(Series Credited cast) | Phyllis Diller | ... | Herself |
 | Barbara Eden | ... | Herself |
 | Andy Griffith | ... | Himself |
 | Art Linkletter | ... | Himself |
 | Mary Tyler Moore | ... | Herself |
| Joyce Randolph | ... | Herself |
 | Dick Van Dyke | ... | Himself |
 | Betty White | ... | Herself |
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This comment refers specifically to the "Late Night" segment of the mini-series.
The narration contains several glaring moments of very bad writing and is overly "Burnsian" in its slow, serious delivery. The omission of David Letterman among the interviewees leaves one wondering whether he refused or someone had an ax to grind. The parade of past guests as interviewees also suffers from missing figures, particularly those who were regulars on Carson's show.
The show also fails to give the viewer much insight into the off camera personalities of its subjects. We learn (?) that Carson was a shy, private person and that if you didn't hear from him you were doing a good job and that if you did hear from him it was likely to be unvarnished opinion. At this late date can we not get deeper?
Overall, a disappointment; it should have been better.