The Twentieth Century 1957
What is The Twentieth Century?
The Twentieth Century is a television series first released in 1957. Catalogued under News, Documentary.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1957
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 221
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 20, 1957
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- News, Documentary
- Updated
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The Twentieth Century is a television series first released in 1957. Catalogued under News, Documentary. Produced and broadcast by CBS. Current status: Ended. Spans 9 seasons and 221 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“Chronicles the 20th century’s pivotal events through newsreel footage and on-location reporting.”
- Narrated by renowned journalist Walter Cronkite
- Combines archival newsreel with original on‑location reporting
- Covers major political, cultural, scientific and social developments
- Production values reflect its 1950s‑1960s origins, which may feel dated to modern viewers
Watch it if you enjoy authoritative documentaries that explore 20th‑century history through original reporting.
The series presents serious historical content suitable for mature audiences interested in factual documentary storytelling.
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When did the series originally air?
It aired on CBS from 1957 until 1966.
Who narrated the series?
The series was narrated by Walter Cronkite.
Which company sponsored the series?
It was sponsored throughout its run by the Prudential Insurance Company.
What types of footage were used in episodes?
Episodes combined newsreel footage, eyewitness testimony, and on‑location reporting.
What subjects did the series cover?
It presented major political, cultural, scientific, and social developments that shaped the modern world.
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