The Phonograph
Clip: Season 27 Episode 3 | 2m 14s
On December 7, 1877 Thomas Edison demonstrated his phonograph at the New York City offices of the nation’s leading technical weekly publication, “Scientific American.” The following report set off a stampede of reporters to Edison’s laboratory to hear the amazing device. “Edison” premieres January 27, 2015 on PBS American Experience.
Aired: 01/27/15
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Edison's Electric Light
Edison unveiled his electric light on New Year's Eve 1879. Premiering Jan. 27 on PBS.
Edison and Competition
Thomas Edison saw competition as an essential part of invention. Premiering Jan. 27 on PBS
A Day with Thomas A. Edison
In 1922, a film crew came to West Orange, NJ to document Thomas Edison's typical day.
Edison, Chapter 1
Before he was a legendary inventor, Thomas Edison was a telegraph operator.
Edison Preview
The story of the Father of Invention. Premieres January 27, 2015 on PBS.
Henry Ford and Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison was Henry Ford's hero. The inventors remained friends their whole lives.
Henry Ford "Camping" with Edison and Firestone
Henry Ford, Thomas Edison and Harvey Firestone lunching while "camping" in 1923.
The Kinetoscope
Edison's kinetoscope was a novelty not to be missed. Premiering Jan. 27 on PBS.
The Black Maria
Edison tests his new motion picture camera. Premiering Jan. 27 on PBS.
Electrifying Manhattan
Edison and team work to electrify Lower Manhattan in 1881. Premiering Jan. 27 on PBS.
Annie Oakley's Moving Picture
In 1894 Annie Oakley helped Thomas Edison with an experiment.
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