The 20th Century

The 20th Century

:"This article is a documentary TV program, for the century see 20th century""The 20th Century" was a documentary television program which ran on the CBS network from 20 October 1957 until 4 January 1970. It was hosted by Walter Cronkite. The opening and closing theme music was written by composer George Antheil.

The program presented filmed reports on news and cultural events that were important for the development of the 20th century. The show did not just present the events, but also interpreted them. Such subjects as World War I and major assassinations were presented in context.

On 20 January 1967, the show was renamed "The 21st Century". The show's focus changed to the future, and what mankind could look forward to.

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