Time Was
Series Overview
Time Was... is a documentary television series that premiered on Home Box Office on November 11, 1979. It was hosted by Dick Cavett with each program looking at one decade from the past starting from the 1920s up to the 1970s. The historical program looked at the lifestyles and society during the various periods of time. The series was followed up with two other HBO documentary series hosted by Cavett, Remember When and Yesteryear.
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1 Season • 6 Episodes
60 min per episode
1979 – 1979
Premiered: Sun, Nov 11, 1979
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Season 1, Episode 1: “The 1920s”
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruce Cohn
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Bruce Cohn
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What is Time Was about?
Time Was... is a documentary television series that premiered on Home Box Office on November 11, 1979. It was hosted by Dick Cavett with each program looking at one decade from the past starting from the 1920s up to the 1970s. The historical program looked at the lifestyles and society during the various periods of time. The series was followed up with two other HBO documentary series hosted by Cavett, Remember When and Yesteryear.
How many seasons does Time Was have?
Time Was comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Time Was?
Key cast members in Time Was include Dick Cavett.
Who created or directed Time Was?
Time Was was developed and directed by Not specified.