Where to watch Television: The First Fifty Years (1999) in the UK
Television: The First Fifty Years (1999) is available to watch free in the UK on Plex. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Trace the history of television and its impact on American culture with clips, newsreels, and exclusive interviews from television greats like Walter Cronkite, Carol Burnett, and Jay Leno.
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in Television: The First Fifty Years.
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Walter CronkiteSelf -
Carol BurnettSelf (archive footage) -
Jay LenoSelf -
Phyllis McGuireSelf -
Doc SeverinsenSelf
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Dick Van PattenSelf -
Ed McMahonSelf (archive footage) -
Alan YoungSelf / Wilbur Post (archive footage)
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Television: The First Fifty Years — frequently asked questions
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Television: The First Fifty Years (1999) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Plex in the United Kingdom.
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Television: The First Fifty Years is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.
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