The Twentieth Century was a half-hour documentary series televised by
CBS. The premiere episode aired on Sunday October 20, 1957 and ran
until 1966. It was hosted and narrated by Walter Cronkite. It covered
historical events of the 20th century and consisted of newsreel footage
and interviews. The sponsor of the show was Prudential Insurance
Company of America.
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LANDMARK SERIES DEBUTED ON THIS DAY IN 1957
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