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This docuseries explores the iconic Saturday Night Live, showcasing the audition process, writing, infamous sketches, and the pivotal 11th season that cemented the show's DNA under Lorne Michaels' leadership.

In honor of the sci-fi franchise's 55th anniversary this year and produced by The Nacelle Company, the project will feature interviews with cast, crew and experts as it explores pivotal moments in the franchise's history, from its inception at Lucille Ball's production company Desilu to recent film and television adaptations.

Just as you come out from behind the sofa, it is time to step behind the scenes as Doctor Who: Unleashed lands on BBC Three and iPlayer this November. A brand new access all areas show, Doctor Who: Unleashed will give viewers an unmissable insight into the world of Doctor Who. Host Steffan Powell has been given the keys to the TARDIS and, after every episode of Doctor Who, viewers can switch over to BBC Three or iPlayer as Steffan takes viewers on a journey showing them just how this out of this world drama is made. With exclusive interviews with the stars in front of the camera, as well as those behind it, Unleashed is the ultimate companion to Doctor Who.

This docuseries reunites audiences with the television friends, families, and co-workers they grew up with while introducing cutting-edge comedies that are sure to be your next binge-watch. Featuring over 180 original interviews with sitcom icons the series breaks down how sitcoms have helped generations of Americans navigate an ever-shifting cultural landscape.

Director Alex Gibney delves deep into the psyche of The Sopranos' creator David Chase, offering a unique window into the iconic HBO series.

Exploring the conception of the reality show. Featuring commentaries from competitors, producers, media analysts and famous fans.

The CNN Original Series The Seventies will examine the decade through its politics, culture and historic events. The 1970s were known for extremes, perhaps nowhere more than on television. PBS and C-SPAN launched, but so did "The Love Boat" and "Three's Company." Look back at some of the programs and personalities that defined television in the decade.

Explore the history of the LGBTQ movement through the lens of TV in this five-part docuseries. Combining archival footage with new interviews, it looks at homophobia, invisibility, the evolution of LGBTQ characters, and coming out in the TV industry.

Relive classic sitcoms with live performances of iconic episodes. See your favorite stars in front of a live audience. Laugh out loud with this nostalgic TV series that brings back the golden age of sitcoms. Don't miss a single moment!

For Real: The Story of Reality TV will rewind the clock and revisit some of the most iconic reality television moments that have undoubtedly shaped the world we live in today and share the inside scoop from the icons who lived it. From "Keeping Up with the Kardashians," "The Bachelor," and "The Real World," to "The Real Housewives," "Survivor" and more, the genre has evolved tremendously since its inception and radically affected society on a global scale. In each episode, Cohen will explore a pivotal theme or moment from reality television, sit down with some of the biggest, most memorable names in the unscripted world and include commentary from industry pioneers, producers and journalists.

Follow Barney the dinosaur's furious reaction and what he says about the human need to hate. Something in American society was broken and never came back, or is it just who we were all along?

The four-part ABC News series, premiering May 10, will also feature interviews with Ken Jennings, Chuck Woolery, Howie Mandel, Wayne Brady and more.

A nostalgic and insightful exploration of "Baywatch," the cultural phenomenon that defined an era, and an unprecedented look into the stars who brought the world's most famous lifeguards to life. Through dozens of new cast interviews and never-before-seen footage, this docuseries unpacks how the show captured the mythology of California's beach culture, set physical beauty standards for an entire generation, and capitalized on the adage 'sex sells.

Each episode of TV on the Edge identifies a different TV moment - whether from a sitcom, a drama, or a live event - as an entry point to examine salient and deep themes about our culture. Featuring never-before-heard details from those who were there and commentary from celebrities, TV insiders, politicians, journalists, comedians, and culture critics, the series showcases the power of television, the legacy of these iconic events, and the impact they have had on our lives.

Sheridan Smith will play the titular character of Cilla Black in this re-telling of the story of her becoming a UK household name.

Pop culture icon Rob Lowe walks down memory lane with six top 10 countdowns of 1980s pop culture, as voted by a panel of experts.

A 15-minute special that stars Adam Scott and Jon Hamm, as they recreate a $25 million shot-for-shot remake of the opening credits for popular 1980s TV shows. Originally a one-off, it was extended into 4 episodes. Shot in tongue-in-cheek documentary style.

Walt Disney, one of Hollywood's most ambitious producers, was first approached to do television in 1950, when The Coca-Cola Company offered him a one-hour special. The one hour special, "One Hour in Wonderland," aired December 25, 1950 on NBC and garnered 90% of the television viewing audience. A second special, "The Walt Disney Christmas Special," aired December 25, 1951 on CBS. When Walt had drawn up plans for a theme park, known as Disneyland, he found a hard time obtaining funding; critics, including Walt's brother Roy, thought that it was unfeasible and that it would be a fiasco. At the same time, the ABC television network offered him a deal for a television anthology series. Walt wouldn't agree to it unless they put up partial financing for Disneyland (a term that had kept CBS and NBC from signing with him). ABC agreed, and also paid him $50,000 per program, an exorbitant sum for the time. The show, titled Disneyland, premiered on October 27, 1954 and was an immediate success. The program showcased original works from the Disney Studios. Cartoons, documentaries, educational shorts, all were shown to a captive worldwide audience. Variety was the key to its success, as it kept most of what it did fresh, multi-cultural and constantly changing its entertainment.

Hallmark Hall of Fame is an anthology program on American television, sponsored by Hallmark Cards. The second longest-running television program in the history of television, it has a historically long run, beginning in 1951 and continuing into 2011.The series has received eighty Emmy Awards, twenty-four Christopher Awards, eleven Peabody Awards, nine Golden Globes, and four Humanitas Prizes.

When Garry Shandling passed away in 2016, he was widely remembered as a top stand-up comic and the star of two of the most innovative sitcoms in TV history. But to those who knew him, the "real" Garry Shandling was a far more complex person.

Doctor Who Extra is a documentary series created by the BBC as a complement to the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who.

A three-part comedy series exploring all the ridiculous, depressing and outright shameful moments in the wild history of Australian television.

A comedic documentary series in which Charlie Brooker uses a mix of sketches and jaw-dropping archive footage to explore the gulf between real life and television.

The often-hilarious stories of the BBC's first 50 years. The corporation's pioneers describe its evolution - which was often by accident rather than design.

Take a look at some of our favourite pop acts that have appeared on MTV over the years.