Air date: 1981-05-11

Runtime: 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.

Air date: 1981-06-08

Runtime: 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.

Air date: 1981-07-06

Runtime: 59 min

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

Air date: 1981-08-03

Runtime: 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.

Air date: 1981-09-07

Runtime: 59 min

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

Air date: 1981-10-05

Runtime: 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.

Air date: 1981-11-02

Runtime: 58 min

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

Air date: 1981-12-07

Runtime: 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.