From Test Patterns to Pixels: Envisioning the Future of Television was videotaped at Syracuse University's Newhouse 3 on April 8, 2009. To view the sessions, click on the links below. For still photographs of the day's events, visit http://photo.syr.edu/Events/silvermansymposium09/

Session 1
The Silverman Years: Setting New Standards for Programming
After an introduction by Ed Bleier, moderator Bob Thompson and panelists Kal Alston, William Boddy, Jane Feuer, Horace Newcomb, Rob Owen, and Mary Ann Watson examine the ideas and influence of Fred Silverman on popular culture.
http://videos.syr.edu/Video.aspx?vid=tVdf0D-B00qM7ZD_vPTC2A

Session 2
Breaking Barriers and Pushing Boundaries
Moderator Bob Thompson and the panelists from Session 1 are joined by entertainment luminaries Allan Burns, Larry Gelbart, Norman Lear, and John Rich via satellite, to discuss the many groundbreaking shows Silverman brought to the air.
http://videos.syr.edu/Video.aspx?vid=4a6jp8mKZ0ehjmlNiK-Y8g

Session 3
Profit and Progress: The Legacy of Fred Silverman
Moderator Rob Owen and panelists Marcy Carsey, George Schlatter, Bill Small, and Bob Thompson discuss Fred Silverman's impact on television programming. Includes pre-recorded interviews with Steven Bochco and Brandon Stoddard.
http://videos.syr.edu/Video.aspx?vid=xPHazZGwCEy8lU-jhMSc9w

Session 4
Fred Silverman: In His Own Words
A conversation between Fred Silverman and Steve Kroft focused on Silverman's career and how it relates to the future of the industry.
http://videos.syr.edu/Video.aspx?vid=1kBfwBndJ0e0ejrFonZuDQ

Session 5
The Future of Programming and Television Networks
Moderator Bill Carter and panelists Marcy Carsey, Johnathan Rodgers, Walter Sabo, and Fred Silverman look ahead to what the future holds for television networks. Includes pre—recorded comments from Brandon Stoddard.
http://videos.syr.edu/Video.aspx?vid=-WTLJ1k5KUy3bVRUMgpb-A