About this title

Storyline

Peter Jennings hosts this 15 part documentary that chronicles the defining events of the 20th century. Through archive footage and hundreds of interviews the series examines 100 years of American history from the influx of immigrants in 1900 to the late 90s explosion of technology and mass communication.

Country: United States

Type: unscripted

Status: Ended

Language: English

Release Date: April 12, 1999

Also Known As: The Century: America's Time

Genres

Company Credits

Production Co: ABC News, Cineguild Entertainment Group

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

1999 | 15 Episodes

Awards

Awards & Nominations

Emmy 2000

Nominee

Emmy

Outstanding Achievement in a Craft in News and Documentary Programming - Writers

Nominee

Emmy

Outstanding Achievement in a Craft in News and Documentary Programming - Researchers

Nominee

Emmy

Special Classification for Outstanding News and Documentary Program Achievement - Programs

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