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American Genius

Season 1 Episode 5: Space Race

Philo Farnsworth and David Sarnoff, two pioneers in telecommunications, left lasting legacies through their innovative breakthroughs and visionary leadership, forever changing the face of television and shaping the modern broadcasting landscape.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Jobs vs. Gates

1. Jobs vs. Gates

Aired: Jun 1, 2015

The tech giants Bill Gates and Steve Jobs engage in a fierce battle for domin...

Episode 4 Hearst vs. Pulitzer

4. Hearst vs. Pulitzer

Aired: Jun 8, 2015

A rivalry between pioneering aviators, the Wright Brothers and Glenn Curtiss,...

Episode 5 Space Race

5. Space Race

Aired: Jun 15, 2015

Philo Farnsworth and David Sarnoff, two pioneers in telecommunications, left ...

Episode 6 Colt vs. Wesson

6. Colt vs. Wesson

Aired: Jun 15, 2015

In the next episode, two brilliant physicists with contrasting perspectives c...

Episode 8 Edison vs. Tesla

8. Edison vs. Tesla

Aired: Jun 22, 2015

The intense competition between Edison and Tesla reaches a boiling point as t...

Info about American Genius

Current Status: Ended

Network: National Geographic

Production Country: United States

Genres:Drama, Documentary, History