When John Logie Baird’s invention finally came to fruition in 1936, today’s multichannel satellite era was light years away. This program recaptures the spirit of the early days of television with previously unseen footage. It also charts the technical history of TV, provides a probing look at its future.

Lily Gladstone takes a look at television production and how it differs from feature film production. It's subtle but it has a lot to do with how television shows make money for their many different types of platforms. So, strap in and get ready for a trip into the world of TV!

In 1927, Herbert Hoover made TV history by appearing in one of America’s first experimental broadcasts; 33 years later, the televising of the Kennedy-Nixon debates changed the face of political history forever. This program covers the progress of broadcast TV, from experimental, to its emergence as a mass media powerhouse, and on to its current state as an industry with declining audience.

Reed Hastings transformed the way we see movies and television; twice. In 1997, the Californian entrepreneur combined DVDs and the US Post Office to create Netflix – the first online DVD movie rental business. Eight years later, he reinvented his own company with a new service – streaming movies and television shows directly through the internet.

Gatekeepers, such as editors, make broadcasting decisions to ensure objectivity and bring all sides of a story to light. Television news blends journalistic values and a need to attract audiences.

Modern Marvels celebrates the remarkable story of the evolution of the television. What once seemed like an unimaginable miracle is now part of everyday life, entertaining and educating. Distributed by A&E Television Networks.

"Indie" media challenges broadcasters by broadcasting film footage of events that were not covered by the large networks. Independents want to give viewers a better perspective of events.