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199857 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Transistorized!

199857 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

The creation of the transistor, a key invention of the 20th century, is detailed in this documentary.

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The creation of the transistor, a key invention of the 20th century, is detailed in this documentary.

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Gary Glassmandirector

Gino Del Guerciowriter

Ira Flatowwriter

David G. Bouviercast

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The story behind the creation of the transistor, one of the 20th century's most important inventions.

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