Victory at Sea

Victory at Sea (1952-1953)

EndedDocumentary showWar, History

A documentary TV series about naval warfare during World War II that was originally aired by NBC in the USA in 26 half-hour segments on Sunday afternoons, starting October 26, 1952 and ending May 3, 1953. The series, which won an Emmy in 1954 as best public affairs program, played a major role in establishing historic documentaries as a viable television genre. When it first aired, NBC thought it so important that it had no commercial breaks. The series was also aired on The History Channel in 1996.

Network
Scheduleevery Sunday at 17:30 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E26Design for Peace: Surrender of Japan & Aftermath of WarMay 3, 1953
S01E25Suicide for Glory: OkinawaApr 26, 1953
S01E24The Road to Mandalay: China, Burma, India, and Indian OceanApr 19, 1953
S01E23Target Suribachi: Iwo JimaApr 12, 1953
S01E22The Fate of Europe: Black Sea, South of France, SurrenderApr 5, 1953
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Victory at Sea' premiere?

'Victory at Sea' premiered on October 26, 1952.

Who was the creator of 'Victory at Sea'?

'Victory at Sea' was created by Henry Salomon.

What was the genre of 'Victory at Sea'?

'Victory at Sea' was a documentary series.

How many episodes were there in 'Victory at Sea'?

'Victory at Sea' had a total of 26 episodes.

Who narrated 'Victory at Sea'?

'Victory at Sea' was narrated by Leonard Graves.

What was the premise of 'Victory at Sea'?

'Victory at Sea' depicted the history of naval warfare during World War II.

Which countries were involved in the production of 'Victory at Sea'?

'Victory at Sea' was a joint production between the United States and Japan.

How long was each episode of 'Victory at Sea'?

Each episode of 'Victory at Sea' had a runtime of approximately 26 minutes.

Did 'Victory at Sea' receive any awards or nominations?

Yes, 'Victory at Sea' won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Documentary Programming.

Who composed the music for 'Victory at Sea'?

The music for 'Victory at Sea' was composed by Richard Rodgers.

Were there any guest stars in 'Victory at Sea'?

No, 'Victory at Sea' did not feature guest stars as it was a documentary series.

What was the critical reception of 'Victory at Sea'?

'Victory at Sea' was highly acclaimed by critics and praised for its historical accuracy.

Did 'Victory at Sea' have any spin-offs or related shows?

No, 'Victory at Sea' did not have any spin-offs or related shows.

Was 'Victory at Sea' based on a book or any other source material?

No, 'Victory at Sea' was not based on any book or other source material.

Was 'Victory at Sea' broadcast internationally?

Yes, 'Victory at Sea' was broadcast internationally and gained a global audience.

Did 'Victory at Sea' have any impact on future war documentaries?

'Victory at Sea' is considered a pioneering documentary series and has influenced future war documentaries.

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