United States / Dec 31, 1998
57min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer

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Plot
The story behind the creation of the transistor, one of the 20th century's most important inventions.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Phil Foy | Self |
| Frederick Seitz | Self |
| Walter Brown | Self |
| Harry Sello | Self |
| Ian Ross | Self |
| Michael Riordan | Self |
| Gordon Moore | Self |
| John Pierce | Self |
| Betty Sparks | Self |
| Nick Holonyak | Self |
| Charles Stewart | Self |
| John Bardeen | Self (archive footage) |
| Walter Brattain | Self (archive footage) |
| Bill Shockley | Self (archive footage) |
Genres
DocumentaryHistory
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Transistorized! |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Twin Cities Public Television, ScienCentral, KTCA |
| Official site | pbs.org |
| Release date | 31 dicembre 1998 |
| Executive producer | Richard Hudson, Gerry Richman, Ira Flatow, Eliene Augenbraun |
| Production | Amy L. Retzinger, Gino Del Guercio, Susan Katz, Melanie Kron, Magan Mylan |
| Writer | Ira Flatow, Gino Del Guercio, Michael Riordan, Lillian Hoddeson |
| Editing | Tom Lynn, Steven Flynn |
| Cinematography | Jim Kron |
| Assistant directors | Gary Glassman |
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| Camera operators | Jim Kron |
| Additional photography | Jim Kron |
| Production design | Denise Fick, Kevin Aylesworth, Catha Sideman |
| Art direction | Denise Fick, Kevin Aylesworth, Catha Sideman |
| Set decoration | Denise Fick, Kevin Aylesworth, Catha Sideman |
| Visual effects | Sean Maynard |
| Music | Mitch Griffin |
| Sound | Mitch Griffin |
Release dates
Theatrical release
TV
United States / Nov 08, 1999 / PBS
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