''Time Was'' is a documentary

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that premiered on

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on November 11, 1979. It was hosted by

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with each program looking at one decade from the past starting from the 1920s up to the 1970s. The historical program looked at the lifestyles and society during the various periods of time. The series was followed up with two other HBO documentary series hosted by Cavett, ''Remember When'' and ''Yesteryear''.''TV: Cavett Looks at 1917 for HBO''
Retrieved Jan 17, 2009

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