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Evolution

Description: Evolution is a 2001 documentary series by the American broadcaster Public Broadcasting Service and WGBH on evolutionary biology, from the producers of NOVA. Wikipedia
Genre: Documentary, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Year Released: 2001
First episode air date: June 8, 2001
Network: PBS
Language: English
Nominations: News & Documentary Emmy Award for Outstanding Music & Sound, MORE
Executive Producers: Jody Allen, Richard Hutton
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