Omnibus: Television's Golden Age (1999)
• December 3rd, 1999 • 1h 40min
Documentary
Overview
Revisiting the Omnibus series from the "golden age" of television. This live 90-minute weekly program hosted by Alastair Cooke brought an extraordinary world to people's living rooms with its mix of drama, dance, music, science, art, history, and opera.
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