Episode list

Time to Remember

Stage and Screen
A behind the scenes look at the entertainment of the 1920's and 1930's and how it evolved to meet social tastes.
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A Woman's World

Wed, Dec 31, 1969
Footage of influential suffragette Emily Davison and tennis player Suzanne Lenglen illustrates how women's roles changed in the early 20th century.
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Pushing the Boundaries
Innovations and accomplishments that pushed the boundaries in the 20th century include early tank warfare and Scott's expedition to Antarctica.
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The Royal Families
Explore the lives of European royals through footage of Queen Victoria, Edward VII, Tsar Nicholas II, Victor Emmanuel, Franz Josef, and George V.
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Nations at Play

Wed, Dec 31, 1969
The leisure activities of a more innocent era are revealed through footage of regattas, seaside escapades, fairgrounds, and the Royal Ascot in 1919.
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The Pursuit of Peace
High hopes for lasting peace after World War I and the terrifying descent into another world war are illustrated by historic newsreel footage.
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Crime and Prohibition
Crime is the lead story in these newsreels of such American gangsters as John Dillinger and Al Capone, and in footage of the Lindbergh baby trial.
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Civilians at War
On the home front during the world wars, elephants perform farm labor, Londoners take cover in the Underground, and children prepare for gas attacks.
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The Need for Speed
Men and women around the globe break records of all kinds, including flyer Amelia Earhart, race car drive Malcolm Campbell, and aviator Jean Batten.
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In Times of Need
Difficult times from the early 20th century included the 1920 bombing of Wall Street, the 1926 U. K. General Strike, and the 1930s American dust bowl.
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