Remember When

Episode 01

Way Out West

May 11, 1981 · 58 min

Dick Cavett narrates and steps into a vivid panorama of legendary figures, events and locations which made up the history of the Old West.

Episode 02

On the Air

Jun 8, 1981 · 58 min

Dick Cavett traces the history of American radio, from the first signals sent by Marconi to the days when audio comedy and adventure shows were in their prime.

Episode 03

Wheels, Wings and Whistles

Jul 6, 1981 · 59 min

Dick Cavett traces the history of American transportation from the covered wagon of the Old West to the newly developed space shuttle.

Episode 04

It'll Never Fly

Aug 3, 1981 · 59 min

The determination of American inventors, whose concepts and ideas changed the face of the entire nation as they went into widespread use, is examined by Dick Cavett.

Episode 05

Page One

Sep 7, 1981 · 59 min

Dick Cavett unfolds the story of the American free press, its printers and publishers, headlines and by-lines, scandals and scoops.

Episode 06

Go Team, Go!

Oct 5, 1981 · 59 min

Host/narrator Dick Cavett cheers America's love of sports with a close look at the superstars and great teams, grand goofs, big brawls and the unique dedication of fans and players.

Episode 07

The Birds and the Bees

Nov 2, 1981 · 58 min

Dick Cavett looks at the traditions and revolutions, the rigidities and liberties that make up America's always-changing sexual standards.

Episode 08

The Image Makers

Dec 7, 1981 · 59 min

Dick Cavett reviews 200 years of American commercialism -- the posters and propaganda, hyping and huckstering, commercials and come-ons -- from the early colonial period through today's $54 billion advertising industry.