The Century

TV Mini Series
1999–
12h

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Peter Jennings hosted this 6 episode special that reviews some of the most important events of the 20th Century. Each episode is a two part examination of two events in history that happened... Read allPeter Jennings hosted this 6 episode special that reviews some of the most important events of the 20th Century. Each episode is a two part examination of two events in history that happened at different times during the 20th century, but are loosely connected and help explain th... Read allPeter Jennings hosted this 6 episode special that reviews some of the most important events of the 20th Century. Each episode is a two part examination of two events in history that happened at different times during the 20th century, but are loosely connected and help explain the complexity of America and its place in the world. Episode 1-"Heaven and Earth" explores ... Read all

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Awards
- 2 wins & 3 nominations total

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Peter Jennings

Self - Host-Narrator

• 1999

Henry Kissinger

Self…

• 1999

Steve Allen

Self (segment "Innocence in Rebellion")

• 1999

Jerry Schilling

Self (segment "Innocence in Rebellion")

• 1999

Gene Kranz

Self (segment "First Step")

• 1999

Farah Pahlavi

Self

• 1999

Edward Teller

Self (segment "The Race")

• 1999

Prince Reza Pahlavi

Self

• 1999

Douglas Brinkley

Self

• 1999

A. Scott Berg

Self (segment "Lindbergh's Journey")

• 1999

Jeffrey Kluger

Self (segment "First Step")

• 1999

Frank Snepp

Self (segment "The Fall")

• 1999

Ted Francis

Self (segment "The Great War")

• 1999

Freeman Dyson

Self (segment "The Race")

• 1999

Armand Deutsch

Self (segment "Lindbergh's Journey")

• 1999

Jerry Bostick

Self (segment "First Step")

• 1999

Paul Fussell

Self (segment "The Great War")

• 1999

Stuart Herrington

Self (segment "The Fall")

• 1999

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An outstanding documentary series!

One of the most thought-provoking documentaries of recent times. My only complaint is I wish it were longer! Peter Jennings has created what may be his finest work as a reporter, assembling an extraordinary montage of film and commentary on the history of the 20th century.

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Trivia
In this special John Zuckerman says that he was attending the opening of The French Open when he learned that Charles A. Lindbergh was about to land and that he never found out who won the tournament. René Lacoste was the men's champion and Kate Bouman won the women's.

Quotes
Peter Jennings: [about Lindbergh landing in Paris] Confused by all the lights, Lindbergh touched down at the other end of the air field at 10:24, May the 21th, 1927. Lindbergh looked around for a mechanic but what he saw was a human tidal wave.