Extras
Walker's "Good Times" character was such a hit, he changed the direction of the sitcom.
Jimmie Walker on "Good Times"
Dick Van Dyke's Knack for Physical Comedy
Dick Van Dyke loved to perform physical comedy, even if the script didn't call for it.
Dick Van Dyke's Knack for Physical Comedy
Margaret Cho on "All-American Girl"
Comic Margaret Cho discusses her short-lived sitcom, "All-American Girl."
Margaret Cho on "All-American Girl"
George Takei on being an Asian-American
George Takei discusses his early life in a paranoid United States.
George Takei on being an Asian-American
Though “Julia” aired during the turbulent 1960s, the show abstained from racial activism.
Diahann Carroll on "Julia"
In the Fall of 1984, Bill Cosby almost single handedly revived the sitcom genre.
Bill Cosby Revives the Sitcom
"St.Elsewhere" was the first show to portray the medical community accurately.
St.Elsewhere "Got it Right"
Howie Mandel on "St. Elsewhere"
Howie Mandel thought he was auditioning for a sitcom.
Howie Mandel on "St. Elsewhere"
George Clooney and his "Powerful Pen"
George Clooney used his popularity to speak out against discrimination.
George Clooney and his "Powerful Pen"
"Home Improvement" star Tim Allen wasn't planning on leaving standup for television.
Tim Allen's Transition to TV
Tim Allen on his First "Tonight Show" Appearance
When sitcom star Tim Allen first appeared on Johnny Carson's "Tonight Show," he bombed.
Tim Allen on his First "Tonight Show" Appearance
More than 200 stars bring their stories to life in Season 4 of Pioneers of Television.
Season Four Preview
Roseanne Barr, Working Class Feminist
With her sitcom, Roseanne Barr made waves by fearlessly tackling difficult issues.
Roseanne Barr, Working Class Feminist
Jerry Seinfeld on "Getting Laughs"
Jerry Seinfeld describes the challenging act of "getting a laugh."
Jerry Seinfeld on "Getting Laughs"
Together, comics Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David created the hit sitcom "Seinfeld" in 1989.
Creating "Seinfeld"
Bob Newhart on Listening Funny
Legendary comedian Bob Newhart describes his first TV role as psychologist Robert Hartley.
Bob Newhart on Listening Funny
Jonathan Winters' Improvisational Comedy
Classic comedian Jonathan Winters was at his best when he was improvising.
Jonathan Winters' Improvisational Comedy
Jimmie Walker on "Taking the Pie"
Despite "Good Times" producer Norman Lear's wishes, Jimmie Walker was there to be funny.
Jimmie Walker on "Taking the Pie"
This episode reveals the backstage techniques of America’s favorite comedic actors.
Acting Funny Preview
Explore television’s long love affair with doctors and nurses from ER to Dr. Kildare.