That Was The Week That Was

That Was The Week That Was, also known as TW3, was a satirical television comedy programme that aired on the BBC in 1962 and 1963.

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An American version of TW3 was broadcast on the NBC television network; initially as a one-time pilot episode on November 10, 1963, and then as a regular series from January 10, 1964, to May, 1965. The pilot featured hosts Henry Fonda and Henry Morgan, guest stars Mike Nichols and Elaine May, and various supporting performers including Gene Hackman. The series had a cast that included Frost, Morgan, Buck Henry and Alan Alda; contributors included Gloria Steinem, Tom Lehrer and Calvin Trillin.

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Pilot episode - November 10 - 1963 - January 10 - 1964 - May - 1965 - Henry Fonda - Henry Morgan - Mike Nichols - Elaine May - Gene Hackman - Buck Henry - Alan Alda - Gloria Steinem - Tom Lehrer - Calvin Trillin

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A Canadian show, This Hour Has Seven Days, aired from 1964 to 1966 on the CBC. Although partially inspired by That Was The Week That Was, the Canadian show mixed satirical aspects with more serious journalism. It also proved highly controversial, and like its inspiration, was cancelled after two seasons amid allegations of political interference.

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This Hour Has Seven Days - 1964 - 1966 - CBC

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A Dutch version, Zo is het toevallig ook nog 's een keer, aired from november 1963 to 1966. It was highly controversial and public broadcaster VARA was under constant pressure to axe the show. They did after 18 editions. Mies Bouwman, The Netherlands' most popular TV presenter of the time, was part of the cast but decided to quit after the fourth edition because of the hate mail she received. Writer Gerard Reve was another notable cast member.

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Dutch - 1963 - 1966 - VARA - Mies Bouwman - Gerard Reve

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ABC television in the U.S. is planning to revive That Was The Week That Was for its new season of Primetime Live, beginning in September 2004.

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ABC - Primetime Live - September - 2004

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