| November 26, 2002 |
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Celebrating Twenty Years of Frontline
Hailed  as "one of three or four best arguments for owning a TV," this PBS series has left its mark on the national psyche. As the name implies, Frontline always covers current events and never shies away from controversy. Seminal pieces like "American Porn," "Modern Meat," and "From Jesus to Christ" cleverly pick apart complex issues that spur debate around dinner tables and water coolers. Beginning with the "The Unauthorized History of the NFL" hosted by Jessica Savitch in 1983, the series has featured a who's who of journalists and writers telling vivid stories. A historical timeline lets you toggle to read all 420 episode summaries. Topics like "You Are the Computer," "My Doctor, My Lover," and "John Paul: The Millennial Pope" reflect their moment in time. One generation later, the series has made a successful transition to the digital age. Full-length streaming videos are offered in the Classics archive. Surprisingly, the series grabs a younger, more loyal demographic than its flashy network counterparts. Why has it lasted? There are probably many reasons, but our guess is PBS never lost sight of what it takes to make people listen. (in Television) |
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