The Century: America's Time

A 15-part series featuring Peter Jennings that documents the 20th century and the rise of the United States as a superpower. A broader and more chronologically arranged companion to Jennings' series The Century, which had just concluded its broadcast run on ABC.

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Status	Ended
Original Name	The Century: America's Time
First Air Date	April 12, 1999
Last Air Date	April 29, 1999
Seasons	1
Episodes	15
Episode Runtime	45min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United States of America
Production Companies	ABC News
Networks	History

S01E15

The '90s and Beyond: Then and Now

Fifty years into the future, how will computer and communications technology reshape the way Americans work and play? What will be the benefits and consequences of biotechnology? Will the third-world nations dominate headline news? This program examines key moments of the '90s, reflects on changes during the last five decades, and, with the assistance of leading futurists, looks ahead to some of the possible events and innovations just over the horizon.

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