The New Golden Age of Television is now. In the expansive world of modern television, more groundbreaking shows are being created today than ever before. America in Primetime showcases this iconic American art form. \This series 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 archtype that has remained a staple of primetime through the generations - the Man of the House, the Independent Woman, the Misfit, and the Crusader - capturing both the continuity of the character, and the evolution. The finest television today has its foundation in the best television of yesterday.\At the heard of the series are nearly one hundred in-depth interviews with top talent in primetime - the creators, writers, and actors who give life to characters we have come to know, love and live with. \Enjoy an unusual opportunity to experience the creative process from the inside out.

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directed by Lloyd Kramer (c2011) --directed by Lloyd Kramer (c2011) -- directed by Lloyd Kramer (c2011) -- directed by Lloyd Kramer (c2011). -- Man of the house / -- The independent woman / -- The misfit / -- The crusader / Since its inception, television has served as a lens on American society, and in the expansive world of modern TV. Today's heroes and villains have come a long way from their predecessors. Showcased is this iconic American art form, which has both reflected and shaped the country's national character. Each episode focuses on an enduring character archetype, as seen through generations of television programs. The four archetypes are Man of the House, Independent Woman, Misfit, and Crusader.