Enterprise(1981)

Enterprise is a half-hour documentary series that explores the inner workings of American business and industry. Hosted by veteran newsman Eric Sevareid, the program takes viewers behind the scenes of major corporations and industrial sectors, examining how they operate in practice. Sevareid positions the series as balanced journalism—neither promotional puffery nor cynical critique, but straightforward reporting on real business operations. Each episode focuses on a different industry or company, revealing the people, processes, and decisions that drive commerce. The series offers a candid look at capitalism in action, making complex economic systems accessible to general audiences. Enterprise captures a particular moment in American business history while maintaining Sevareid's trademark journalistic integrity and measured perspective on the corporate world.