Episodes

1: Way Out West

May 11, 1981

Dick Cavett narrates and steps into a vivid panorama of legendary figures, events and locations which made up the history of the Old West.

2: On the Air

Jun 8, 1981

Dick Cavett traces the history of American radio, from the first signals sent by Marconi to the days when audio comedy and adventure shows were in their prime.

3: Wheels, Wings and Whistles

Jul 6, 1981

Dick Cavett traces the history of American transportation from the covered wagon of the Old West to the newly developed space shuttle.

4: It'll Never Fly

Aug 3, 1981

The determination of American inventors, whose concepts and ideas changed the face of the entire nation as they went into widespread use, is examined by Dick Cavett.

5: Page One

Sep 7, 1981

Dick Cavett unfolds the story of the American free press, its printers and publishers, headlines and by-lines, scandals and scoops.

6: Go Team, Go!

Oct 5, 1981

Host/narrator Dick Cavett cheers America's love of sports with a close look at the superstars and great teams, grand goofs, big brawls and the unique dedication of fans and players.

7: The Birds and the Bees

Nov 2, 1981

Dick Cavett looks at the traditions and revolutions, the rigidities and liberties that make up America's always-changing sexual standards.

8: The Image Makers

Dec 7, 1981

Dick Cavett reviews 200 years of American commercialism -- the posters and propaganda, hyping and huckstering, commercials and come-ons -- from the early colonial period through today's $54 billion advertising industry.

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