History
Station:
PBS (UK)
Status:
Ended
Start:
2012-11-24
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America in Primetime is structured around the most compelling shows on television today, unfolding over four hours and weaving between past and present. Each episode focuses on one character archetype that has remained a staple of primetime through the generations — the Independent Woman, the Man of the House, the Misfit and the Crusader — capturing both the continuity of the character, and the evolution. The finest television today has as its foundation the best television of yesterday.
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S1E1 - Man of the House
Man of the House showcases the evolution of men from the kings of their castles in classic family sitcoms to more intricate, conflicted figures in modern shows, as they began losing control. Was it all an illusion to begin with?
Air Date: 24 Nov 2012 19:00 (CDT)
S1E2 - Independent Woman
The Independent Woman reveals how women have transformed from model housewives to complex, and sometimes controversial, characters. TV women today care less about pleasing others, and more about being true to themselves.
Air Date: 24 Nov 2012 19:00 (CDT)
S1E3 - The Misfit
The Misfit celebrates the unique characters who defied comic stereotypes and societal expectations to reflect America's diverse personalities. Whether they are oddballs, losers or just plain weird, misfits have grown beyond the stereotypes and are taking center stage with a vengeance.
Air Date: 01 Dec 2012 19:00 (CDT)
S1E4 - The Crusader
The Crusader delves into the increasingly grey area between right and wrong where television heroes confront internal demons while seeking their own forms of justice.
Air Date: 01 Dec 2012 19:00 (CDT)