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12/20/1999 at 9:00 am and 8:00 pm, 12/21/1999 at 1:00 pm, and
12/26/1999 at 11:00 pm on 'GBH/44 and 12/23/1999 at 1:00 am on 'GBH/2
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What was it about Joseph Smith, an obscure, ill-educated farm boy, that compelled people to leave their homes, their possessions and their livelihoods to follow him to the edge of America's frontier? How was he able to build a temple from the depths of his people's poverty, to build a thriving city, to produce a new book of scriptures when the canon had supposedly been closed for more than a millennium? This two-hour program offers a portrait of the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and the Mormon faith. Although his work has been scrutinized, acclaimed, ridiculed, investigated, applauded, belittled, embraced and rejected, Smith's story is one of remarkable achievement as well as horrific persecution that ultimately led to his murder. The church he founded today has a membership exceeding 10 million in more than 160 countries. Gregory Peck narrates.
Antiques Roadshow
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Hosted by antiques expert Chris Jussel, ANTIQUES ROADSHOW is part adventure, part history lesson and part treasure hunt. Specialists from the country's leading auction houses -- Butterfield & Butterfield, Christie's, William Doyle Galleries, Skinner and Sotheby's -- together with independent appraisers and dealers from across the nation, travel throughout the United States offering free public appraisals of antiques and collectibles. In the summer of 1998, ANTIQUES ROADSHOW traveled to eight cities featured this season: Richmond, Virginia; Los Angeles, California; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Rochester, New York; Houston, Texas; Louisville, Kentucky; Portland, Oregon; and Hartford, Connecticut.
San Antonio, Texas
11/01/1999 at 8:00 pm and 11/03/1999 at 12:00 am on 'GBH/2 and
11/02/1999 at 4:00 pm on 'GBH/44
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In San Antonio, "Antique Roadshow" specialists look at folk art, African bronzes, ceramics, paintings and a variety of imports from Europe and Japan. Chris Jussel visits the Spanish Governor's Mansion, the Alamo, and the colorful Riverwalk to introduce viewers to America's 10th largest urban area. Arms experts Russ Pritchard and George Juno also present examples of arms that would have been used during the battle at the Alamo.
Phoenix, Arizona
11/15/1999 at 8:00 pm and 11/17/1999 at 12:00 am on 'GBH/2
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"Antiques Roadshow" visits the Valley of the Suns -- Phoenix, Arizona. Phoenix has long been associated with Native American culture and boasts one of the best collections of Native American artifacts at the Heard Museum. Host Chris Jussel visits the museum and presents a brief history of Native American influences in Arizona. At the Phoenix Civic Plaza, collectors gather to have their treasures valued by expert appraisers -- some rarities pop up, as well as a few flops. Also featured are tips on how to find the best costume jewelry and a trip to view a rare collection of antique board games.
Phoenix, Arizona part 2
11/22/1999 at 8:00 pm and 11/24/1999 at 12:00 am on 'GBH/2 and
11/23/1999 at 4:00 pm on 'GBH/44
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"Antiques Roadshow" looks back to celebrate the history of Phoenix. Almost one thousand years ago, 50,000 Hohokam -- ancient ancestors of southwestern Native Americans -- lived in Pueblo Grande, a village built around a sophisticated canal and irrigation system that helped the community thrive. The community was mysteriously abandoned, but the canals were resurrected by settlers hundreds of years later, and grew to become Phoenix. Host, Chris Jussel, explores the canals -- one of the city's great treasures. Among the appraisals at the Phoenix Civic Plaza are tips on how to care for antique furniture by Skinner's Karen Keane; and a rare collection of carriage clocks presented by independent dealer Gordon Converse.
Southfield, Michigan
11/29/1999 at 8:00 pm on 'GBH/2
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"Antiques Roadshow" specialists from the country's great auction houses look at and appraise a variety of Americana in Southfield, Michigan. People came from all over the world to settle in Michigan, and the diversity of their cultures is reflected by the items viewed in this episode. Host Chris Jussel tours Southfield -- a relatively new and diverse town near Detroit, incorporated less than 40 years ago. At the Southfield Civic Center, "Antiques Roadshow" appraisers are thrilled to find a magnificent example of Duncan Phyfe furniture and an important watercolor painting.
Arthur
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This daily half-hour animated series based on Marc Brown's best-selling "Arthur" books focuses on themes and events central to children's lives. Arthur and his friends manage to solve their third-grade crises with imagination, kindness and a lot of humor.
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Barney & Friends
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The lovable purple dinosaur and his young friends share adventures featuring songs, dances and games that make learning fun for children. Barney and his dino-pals, Baby Bop and BJ, are joined by a cast of children and two puppet characters -- Miss Etta Kette, a bird who teaches children about manners; and Scooter McNutty, a squirrel whose mishaps are a result of acting first and thinking later. Stella the Storyteller appears with tales of travel from around the world. A new puppet character, Booker T. Bookworm, introduces the group to all aspects of the library experience.
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Charlie Rose
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Acclaimed interviewer and broadcast journalist Charlie Rose engages America's best thinkers, writers, politicians, athletes, entertainers, business leaders and scientists in one-on-one interviews and roundtable discussions. The weeknight series is broadcast from New York City with occasional remotes from other sites.
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The Chefs of Cucina Amore
THE CHEFS OF CUCINA AMORE combines one entertaining maitre d' and four of the nation's best Italian-American chefs and mixes them evenly into one restaurant to prepare mouth-watering recipes from around Italy. This new series builds on the concept of the popular CUCINA AMORE programs. Chefs Joe Simon, Nancy Harmon Jenkins, Faith Willinger and Nick Malgieri make viewers feel as if they are right there in the kitchen. The maitre d' provides lively commentary and insight into both the chefs and the food.
Unique Italian Cakes
11/06/1999 at 1:00 pm on 'GBH/2 and
11/07/1999 at 10:00 am on 'GBH/44
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Nick Malgieri's unique Italian cakes: Neapolitan chocolate almond cake, jam-filled cake covered with baked almond topping.
Simple Italian Entrees
11/13/1999 at 1:00 pm on 'GBH/2 and
11/14/1999 at 10:00 am on 'GBH/44
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Joe Simone's simple Italian entrees: braised pork with olives and polenta, lemon braised chicken with polenta.
Italian Pasta Feast
11/20/1999 at 1:00 pm on 'GBH/2 and
11/21/1999 at 10:00 am on 'GBH/44
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Faith Willinger's Italian pasta feast: Pasta with speedy cherry tomato sauce, pasta with ricotta and herbs, italian ice cream and chocolate gelato with sour cherries.
Celebrating Soups
11/28/1999 at 10:00 am on 'GBH/44
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Nancy Harmon Jenkins and Faith Willinger celebrate soups: Angelo's hearty minestrone, classic andalusian gazpacho, bean soup with shrimp, cornmeal and kale soup.
Crown & Country
With a unique perspective that only a member of the royal family could provide, Edward Windsor brings to life the romantic and sweeping history of the English monarchy and its subjects in a majestic new television series. Third son and youngest child of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh, Windsor takes viewers on a rare insider's tour of some of the most prominent sites in English history, where kings and queens ruled, crusaders fought, saboteurs plotted and a powerful fleet conquered the seas. Windsor, who is seventh in line of succession to the throne, is host, narrator, writer and executive producer of the series. From his parents' principal residence, Windsor Castle, to a leading center of higher education, Cambridge University (which he attended), to the oldest naval base in the world, Portsmouth, Edward Windsor discloses how royal connections influenced the local communities, contributed to their fortunes and built one of the most powerful nations in history. Windsor also visits Sandringham, the royal family's traditional Christmas retreat; Winchester, the ancient Saxon capital of England; and Bury St. Edmunds, the shrine to England's first patron saint.
Sandringham: A Royal Home
10/31/1999 at 11:30 pm on 'GBH/2 and 11/01/1999 at 4:30 pm,
11/02/1999 at 12:30 am, and 11/06/1999 at 9:30 pm on 'GBH/44
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Sandringham House in Norfolk is where the royal family traditionally spends Christmas. The house was acquired in 1862 for Edward VII (the great-great-grandfather of Edward Windsor) when he was Prince of Wales. It was purchased for the Prince and his new Princess, Alexandra, who rebuilt the residence and turned the house into a 365-room royal home and a glittering center of society for visiting European royalty, as well as American writers, artists and actors. In this episode, Edward Windsor goes home to Sandringham, where he discovers that Sandringham owes much of its glory to a horse and that the special character of the house derives from the present as well as the past.
Culinary Travels With Dave Eckert
This 26-part video magazine transports viewers to some of the world's most inviting food and wine destinations, visiting restaurants, wineries, vineyards, open-air markets, and food and wine festivals. The 30-minute programs blend lifestyle, dining and traveling tips as host Dave Eckert journeys to big cities, small towns, the countryside and numerous out-of-the-way locations in Australia, the United States and Europe.
Tuscan Travels
11/06/1999 at 10:30 am on 'GBH/44
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"Culinary Travels" visits two great Chianti Classico Wineries of the past that have been revived to produce the wine of the future, Castello di Gabbiano and Castello di Brolio.
Chilean Wine Trailblazers
11/13/1999 at 10:30 am on 'GBH/44
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"Culinary Travels" visits the Chilean countryside and its wineries, including Vina Carmen and Vina Tarapaca, two long-time producers leading the way with new grape varietals and organic farming.
Island Hopping
11/20/1999 at 10:30 am on 'GBH/44
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"Culinary Travels" does some Hawaiian Island hopping, sampling some locally grown organic products, visits with local fishermen and farmers and the famous Mama's Fish House.
San Francisco Treats
11/27/1999 at 10:30 am on 'GBH/44
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"Culinary Travels" descends on the Bay Area to take in a visit of five world-class restaurants, including Aqua and Farallon and a stop into Scharffenberger chocolate factory.
The Democratic Promise: Saul Alinsky and His Legacy
12/24/1999 at 10:00 pm on 'GBH/44
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Legendary community organizer Saul Alinsky led the movement to empower the disenfranchised through collective action. Now others have taken up the challenge. This program examines Alinsky's life and legacy through work being done by two contemporary 'people's organizations.'
Dragon Tales
DRAGON TALES, a new animated series for children, chronicles the adventures of six-year-old Emmy and her four-year-old brother, Max, who discover a magic dragon scale in the playroom of their new home. When they hold the scale and chant a poem, they're transported to Dragon Land, an enchanted land where they meet Ord, Cassie, Zak and Wheezie (a two-headed dragon) and Quetzal -- fantastical dragons that possess very human qualities. Through its stories, the series demonstrates different strategies that children can use to explore the challenges they face -- emotional, physical, cognitive and social. Each episode features a situation that Emmy and Max and the dragons face together. Each half-hour is divided into two exciting and enjoyable 12-minute adventures linked by Dragon Tunes -- a music video segment led by the dragons and designed to encourage audience participation.
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Frame After Frame: The Images of Herman Leonard
12/26/1999 at 1:00 pm on 'GBH/2
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Herman Leonard's "hobby" of shooting portraits of the jazz immortals of the 1940s and 50s landed his photographs in the permanent collection at the Smithsonian Institution. He has done photo shoots in the Himalayas, lived on an island with no electricity, traveled the Orient with Marlon Brando and photographed the most beautiful women in the world on commercial shoots around the globe. This documentary tells the story of the life and work of this renowned photographer through interviews with Leonard and his friends, and through the extraordinary photographs he has produced. Singer Tony Bennett narrates.
Frontline
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FRONTLINE presents hard-hitting, investigative documentaries focused on critical issues facing the nation from within and outside of its borders.
Smoke in the Eye
11/02/1999 at 10:00 pm on 'GBH/2
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Frontline investigates the war between network news and the tobacco industry in the wake of the $10 billion libel suit against ABC and the controversial decision by CBS not to allow '60 Minutes' to air an explosive interview with a tobacco company whistle-blower. Correspondent Daniel Schorr reports on the long journey of leaked internal documents stating that the tobacco industry knowingly used as an addictive ingredient in cigarettes and resulting battle the tobacco industry waged to keep this information from the public. The media, long thought to be 'guardians of truth,' are told by their lawyers to stay away from the story. With media companies such as ABC and CBS being bought by large corporations with significant ties to the tobacco industry, the program ponders whether newsrooms will continue to aggressively report on corporate America. With the increasing control of 'big business,' the show asks,' will making money become more important than reporting the news?'
Fat
12/27/1999 at 1:00 am on 'GBH/2
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Driven by a primitive survival instinct for this once-scarce source of nourishment, the human brain craves it. Today, as we are inundated by tens of thousands of food ads each year, influenced by a standard of beauty built on being thin, and fighting this primal craving, the incidence of obesity is rising around the world. FRONTLINE travels the globe in search of the causes of the obesity crisis and its health implications. The program examines how media and cultural ideals as well as biology and genetics influence our relationship with food and asks if it's possible to be fat and fit.
Apocalypse!
12/28/1999 at 10:00 pm on 'GBH/2
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This two-hour FRONTLINE traces the origins of the Book of Revelation and how it has shaped Western ideas of the apocalypse. The apocalypse evokes images of doom and destruction, judgment and fear, death and hell. Yet it also speaks of trial, deliverance and hope -- at least for those who prevail. From the production team of 'From Jesus to Christ,' this film examines the changing ideas of the apocalypse across the span of 2,500 years to understand how these ideas evolved and how they are expressed in modern times.
Justice for Sale (w.t.)
11/23/1999 at 10:00 pm on 'GBH/2
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FRONTLINE and Bill Moyers investigate how campaign ash is corrupting America's courts. In the 39 States where judges are elected, special interest money is pouring into judicial politics, threatening to compromise judicial independence. This program focuses on three states -- Texas, Louisiana and Pennsylvania -- and documents efforts by special interest groups to influence.
Healthweek
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Healthweek features the week's top news in health, medicine and related environmental issues. Engaging and fast paced, the magazine-style format presents in-depth reports on advances in medical research, treatment of various diseases and disorders, and profiles of people in the health-care industry. The weekly series also explores public policy and the economics of health care. Sharyl Attkisson, CBS News correspondent and former CNN anchor, hosts.
11/08/1999 at 7:30 am on 'GBH/44
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11/15/1999 at 7:30 am on 'GBH/44
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11/22/1999 at 7:30 am on 'GBH/44
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11/29/1999 at 7:30 am on 'GBH/44
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Hitchcock, Selznick and the End of Hollywood, An "American Masters" Special
11/01/1999 at 9:00 pm and 11/06/1999 at 11:40 pm on 'GBH/2
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This 90-minute documentary tells a tale of epic personalities, with all the glamour and intrigue of a Hollywood film. For seven years, Alfred Hitchcock and David O. Selznick's relationship was as sensational as any of their collaborations, which included some of the greatest films of the 1940s: Rebecca, Spellbound and Notorious. This is the first program to explore their creative differences and to offer insight into how these three acclaimed pictures, as well as one unmitigated disaster (The Paradine Case), were born amid the chaos. The program features interviews with scholars, experts and colleagues -- including Peter Bogdanovich, Al Hirshfeld, Norman Lloyd and Esquire film critic David Thomson -- to give viewers an inside look at the true personalities of these Hollywood legends.
In Performance at the White House
Traditions and Legends of the Blues
11/03/1999 at 8:00 pm on 'GBH/2 and
11/05/1999 at 3:00 pm on 'GBH/44
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President and Mrs. Clinton welcome host Della Reese, legendary blues artist B.B. King, blues prodigy Jonny Lang, Piedmont blues duo John Cephas & Phil Wiggins and powerhouse piano player Marcia Ball to the White House. Reese solos on 'Good Morning Blues' and joins the rest of the cast for 'Let the Good Times Roll.' King performs his classic 'The Thrill Is Gone' and 'How Blue Can You Get.' Lang solos on 'A Quitter Never Wins' and 'Still Rainin'.' Cephas & Wiggins performs 'Let it Roll' and 'Walking Blues.' Blues pianist Ball performs 'St. Gabriel' and 'Sing It.'
Intimate Strangers: Unseen Life on Earth
This four-part series brings to light the dazzlingly beautiful microbes that support Earth's natural environment. The highly visual series examines how microbes promote health and cause illness in humans, clean up toxic residues, provide clues to unraveling the mysteries of the genetic code and may be the secret weapon against future famine and disease.
Tree of Life
11/09/1999 at 8:00 pm, 11/11/1999 at 12:00 am, and
11/12/1999 at 2:00 am on 'GBH/2
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As scientists map the human genome, they find the ancient DNA of microbes at the root of our family tree. This episode follows the quest of scientists to understand how all human life on Earth is related.
Keepers of the Biosphere
11/16/1999 at 8:00 pm, 11/18/1999 at 12:00 am, and
11/19/1999 at 2:00 am on 'GBH/2
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Microbes drive the chemistry of life. They affect the global climate. They do most of the recycling that keeps the world habitable. This episode follows scientists who are exploring our reliance on these microscopic organisms.
Dangerous Friends and Friendly Enemies
11/23/1999 at 8:00 pm, 11/25/1999 at 12:00 am, and
11/26/1999 at 2:00 am on 'GBH/2
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Infectious diseases occur when our relationship with microbes changes or when an intruder invades. This episode focuses on scientists who seek to understand our most personal relationships with this invisible world.
Creators of the Future
12/14/1999 at 8:00 pm, 12/16/1999 at 12:00 am, and
12/17/1999 at 2:00 am on 'GBH/2
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The 21st century challenges us to reclaim our damaged environment and feed a growing population. This episode introduces scientists who are turning to innovative and high-tech partnerships with microbes for solutions.
Jackie: Behind the Myth
11/29/1999 at 9:00 pm on 'GBH/2 and
12/01/1999 at 10:00 am on 'GBH/44
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This two-hour program goes beyond the headlines and the hype -- and the obvious -- to unveil the full story of a remarkable American woman: Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis. For a few unforgettable years, she was one of America's most fascinating First Ladies. For decades, she was an unwavering mainstay in the midst of America's 20th-century storm of cultural values. This biography gives viewers an intimate account of her life, framed by the times in which she lived and informed by the people who knew her, including John Kenneth and Kitty Galbraith, Pierre Salinger, Isaac Stern and I.M. Pei. Dancers, illustrators, historians and best-selling authors discuss the influence she wielded during her 20-year career as a book editor. Throughout this film biography, photos, newsreels and home movies are interwoven with Onassis' own words; poetry and journal entries illuminate her opinions and experiences.
Jack Lemmon
11/07/1999 at 3:00 pm and 11/14/1999 at 12:20 am on 'GBH/2 and
11/09/1999 at 11:02 am and 4:00 pm on 'GBH/44
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Jack Lemmon's remarkable career has spanned 40 years in film, television and theater. Featuring memorable sequences from his numerous films and the recollections of his peers -- including Neil Simon, Blake Edwards, Michael Douglas, Walter Matthau and Ann Margaret -- this program offers an insider's look into this talented actor's life and career.
Kratts' Creatures
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The fun and excitement of learning about wildlife is discovered through the adventures of Martin and Chris Kratt -- brothers, scientists and self-described "creature adventurers" -- in this ground-breaking nature series for school-age children and their families.
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The Living Edens
This visually stunning series continues to open magical vistas to viewers through the expertise of world-acclaimed natural history filmmakers. Its state-of-the-art cinematography creates an intimate sense of place and captures a world of wonder as it transports viewers to isolated, undisturbed corners of the globe.
Canyonlands: America's Wild West
11/18/1999 at 5:00 am and 11/21/1999 at 3:00 pm on 'GBH/2 and
11/17/1999 at 8:00 pm, 11/19/1999 at 4:00 pm and
11/20/1999 at 7:00 pm on 'GBH/44
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Sally Kellerman narrates this one-hour exploration of the high, lonely land of the Colorado Plateau, located mainly in southeastern Utah, and extending south into Arizona and east into Colorado. In the heart of the 40,000-mile plateau is a geological spectacle where millions of to weather and the chiseling force of the Colorado River have created a labyrinth of pinnacles, chasms, arches, gorges and canyons. The varied mineral content of the layers of rock creates an entire palette of color that changes as the sun moves through the sky from canyon rim to canyon rim. The program reveals a stark and untamed wilderness, home to an array of creatures that instinctively embody the spirit of the West. Here, nature has built a crucible to test life's powers of survival. From the elusive mountain lion to the resourceful coyote, only the strongest prosper in this untamed realm.
The Men Who Sailed The Liberty Ships
11/22/1999 at 10:00 am, 1:00 pm and 8:00 pm on 'GBH/44
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The World War II service of America's Merchant Marine sailors earned the praise of President Dwight Eisenhower and General Douglas MacArthur. But when the seamen returned home, Congress denied them benefits for injuries and society overlooked them in victory celebrations. This program pays homage to these forgotten men of World War II, combining personal stories of war at sea with photographs and archival film footage to provide a vivid firsthand account of what it was like performing one of the war's most dangerous jobs aboard these prefabricated ships.
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
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MISTER ROGERS' NEIGHBORHOOD continues its 31st season. Mister Rogers talks in a way young children understand, at a pace they can absorb and with a consistency that creates a calm, safe place for preschoolers. Topics with sensitive emotional concerns are always carefully blended with fun and whimsy to match a young child's interests and level of understanding.
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Mobil Masterpiece Theatre
Shooting the Past
11/21/1999 at 9:00 pm on 'GBH/2
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A London mansion housing a huge library of rare old photos gets a new owner: an American millionaire bent on chucking the pictures and remaking the house as a business college. Thus begins a gothic tale of mystery, fanaticism and the singular power of the still image. Liam Cunningham (Cracker) stars as the millionaire. Lindsay Duncan (Traffik, The Rector's Wife) is the library's imperious manager, determined to save the collection against all odds. And Timothy Spall (Our Mutual Friend) is the weird but indispensable photo librarian, who puts together an incredible picture essay of the millionaire's surprising past based on the slimmest of clues. Part One--The future looks grim for London's Fallon Photo Library, now owned by a rich American who orders the ten million pictures sold -- or else destroyed -- to make way for his business school of the 21st century. Librarians Marilyn and Oswald scramble to save the collection in different ways: she by looking for a buyer; he by looking for incriminating evidence among the photos themselves.
Shooting the Past
11/28/1999 at 9:00 pm on 'GBH/2
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Part Two--After failing to sell the vast Fallon Photo Library, Marilyn knows she must use other means to save it from destruction. Then she gets a mysterious message from her discharged colleague Oswald and guesses that something is terribly wrong. It is, and she must think like Oswald to discover what he learned about the library's new owner.
Mystery!
The Heat of the Sun "Private Lives"
11/25/1999 at 9:00 pm and 11/28/1999 at 10:30 pm on 'GBH/2
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When Superintendent Albert Tyburn (Trevor Eve) is thrust into an investigation of the disappearance of millionairess Lady Daphne Ellesmere (Kate McKenzie), he penetrates the closed world of Nairobi's "Happy Valley" set to question Daphne's aviatrix sister, Emma Fitzgerald (Susannah Harker, "Pride and Prejudice"); Daphne's estranged husband, Lord Harry (Tim Woodward); and her suspected lover, Viscount Guy "Boy" Cameron (Daniel Betts). Tyburn soon becomes tangled in a web of murder, arson, and a secret love affair, which holds a surprising fate for his sidekick, Clive Lanyard (James Callis). Meanwhile, Tyburn's own secret is revealed in a romantic moment with Emma.
An Unsuitable Job for a Woman II
11/04/1999 at 9:00 pm and 11/07/1999 at 10:00 pm on 'GBH/2
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Superintendent Fergusson (Struan Rodger) asks Cordelia to end her investigation into Bolton's (Gerard Butler) death -- only to have daughter Laura (Flora Montgomery) hire her to find out what her ex-doctor-boyfriend was really up to. Cordelia finds herself pursuing a case in which all roads lead back to Fergusson. Increasingly suspicious at finding herself blocked at every turn by the police, she welcomes an anonymous tip that puts the Superintendent even more firmly in the frame.
The Mrs. Bradley Mysteries
11/11/1999 at 9:00 pm, 11/14/1999 at 1:30 am and 11:00 pm on 'GBH/2
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Mrs. Bradley and her trusty chauffeur-sidekick, George Moody (Neil Dudgeon), arrive at the splendid country estate of the Bing family to celebrate the engagement of her goddaughter, Eleanor (Emma Fielding), to explorer Everard Mountjoy (William Oxborrow). Also on hand for the festivities are patriarch-widower Alistair Bing (John Alderton), who still carries a torch for Adela from their university days; his son, Garde (Tristan Gemmill); and Garde's current romantic dalliance, Dorothy Manners (Eleanor Tremain). Adding tension to the mix is the unexpected arrival of Bertie Philipson (Tom Butcher), with whom the now wheelchair-bound Eleanor was once desperately in love and who was driving the car the night of the accident that crippled her. Eleanor's engagement is suddenly and tragically ended, however, when Mountjoy is found dead in the bath, apparently drowned. With George's help, Mrs. B. uncovers a trail of blackmail, secret liaisons and identities, murder -- and Chayning Court's unlikely and surprisingly unrepentant killer.
Nature
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Walking with Giants: The Grizzlies of Siberia
12/02/1999 at 12:00 am on 'GBH/44
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Spectacular wildlife encounters are the hallmark of this film, which follows naturalists Charlie Russell and Maureen Enns as they get up close and personal with the recently discovered grizzlies of Russia's Kamachtka peninsula in Siberia. The film includes their efforts to help three orphaned cubs survive the wild.
Horses
11/14/1999 at 8:00 pm, 11/16/1999 at 12:00 am, and
11/21/1999 at 12:00 pm on 'GBH/2 and 11/16/1999 at 3:00 pm on 'GBH/44
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This program presents a comprehensive look at one of the most revered and influential animals in human history. The horse -- means of transport, warrior, explorer, laborer and close companion -- has had a profound impact on human civilization. In the exotic reaches of Mongolia, NATURE's cameras follow the prized horses of Mongolian nomads during the celebration of 4,000-year-old equine traditions. In the American West, where horses are a living symbol of the pioneer spirit, the program examines the nation's endangered population of wild horses; explores the close bond between horse and human, including the growing role of horses in physical and emotional therapy for children with disabilities; and visits with a real-life 'horse whisperer.'
Sled Dogs: An Alaskan Epic
11/21/1999 at 8:00 pm, 11/23/1999 at 12:00 am, and
11/26/1999 at 1:00 am on 'GBH/2 and 11/22/1999 at 4:00 pm and
11/26/1999 at 11:00 am and 3:00 pm on 'GBH/44
Educational Taping Rights: 1 year
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This program shares the intensity, precision teamwork and emotional nuances of the 1,200-mile Iditarod race through the Alaskan wilderness. The annual event, which grew out of a celebrated medical rescue mission by sled dogs early in this century, honors the heroic traditions of sled dogs in northern settlements. Focusing on the mutual dependence of human and animal, the program underscores the extraordinary degree to which each relies on the strength and spirit of the other to overcome the harsh environment.
The NewsHour With Jim Lehrer
Educational Taping Rights: 1 year
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Now in its 25th year, THE NEWSHOUR continues to provide in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews, discussions and documentary reports. Carried by more than 300 PBS stations, THE NEWSHOUR is seen by three million people every weeknight and remains one of the most distinguished sources of news on television. Jim Lehrer anchors.
Check out the episode information for this continuing series.
The New Yankee Workshop
Master carpenter Norm Abram is known to millions of PBS viewers for his legendary woodworking skills, ingenuity and inspired teaching. Abram continues to guide millions of viewers through the hands-on process of home renovation and furniture making. This series offers a variety of classic wood working projects that will appeal both to amateur and the experience craftsmen.
Teak Bar
11/21/1999 at 6:00 pm on 'GBH/2
Educational Taping Rights: 1 year
CC, TV-G
Woodworkers who entertain are going to love making Norm's attractive, custom designed teak bar. It features great-looking, nautical-inspired brass hardware and stunning louver doors. The interior of the wall-mounted upper cabinet features a traditional mirror back, two glass shelves and accent lighting. The bottom cabinet unit features a durable teak counter-top with a hammered brass service sink and spout for easy cleaning. Underneath a divided cabinet features a roll-out tray. Louver doors and sliding doors make it a more complex woodworking project.
Laundry Center
12/18/1999 at 5:00 pm on 'GBH/2 and 12/19/1999 at 4:00 pm on 'GBH/44
Educational Taping Rights: 1 year
CC, TV-G
Entirely constructed of durable, easy-to-clean white melamine, Norm designed this laundry center to work as both a sorting station and as a place to fold clothes and hold laundry supplies. It's a large scale project, that employs a number of basic, cabinetry-making skills.
Bake Center
12/19/1999 at 6:00 pm and 12/25/1999 at 5:00 pm on 'GBH/2 and
12/26/1999 at 4:00 pm on 'GBH/44
Educational Taping Rights: 1 year
CC, TV-G
For the pastry chef, he consulted with good friend Chef Marian Morash of THE VICTORY GARDEN to learn what topped her wish list, before crafting an attractive two-unit bake center out of red oak. With her preferences in mind, he built a "pastry station" which has a cool granite counter top and a wooden pull-out extension. Underneath there's a divided cabinet for storage. Its companion unit features a timeless, stainless zinc counter top and two generous storage drawers.
Table Saw Station
12/26/1999 at 6:00 pm and 01/01/2000 at 5:00 pm on 'GBH/2 and
01/02/2000 at 4:00 pm on 'GBH/44
Educational Taping Rights: 1 year
CC, TV-G
Norm created this season's home workshop accessory to expand the function of the common table saw. Using basic construction techniques, he shows how to build this station out of melamine and wood and to how to make an auxiliary fence, feather board, and push stick which will allow the home woodworker to safely cut and rip large pieces of lumber for more ambitious projects.
New York: A Documentary Film, a Special Presentation of The American Experience"
This series traces New York's remarkable rise, from the arrival of the Dutch in the early 17th century to the present day, weaving a vibrant tapestry of visual material -- both contemporary and archival -- with the reflections of distinguished New York artists, writers, architects, politicians, actors, directors and historians, among them Brendan Gill, Martin Scorsese, Anna Quindlen, Kenneth T. Jackson, Fran Lebowitz, Pete Hamill, Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, Donald Trump, Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, E. L. Doctorow, Robert A. M. Stern and many more. David Ogden Stiers narrrates.
The Country and the City (1609-1825)
11/14/1999 at 9:00 pm on 'GBH/2 and 11/15/1999 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm,
11/19/1999 at 8:00 pm and 11/21/1999 at 12:00 pm on 'GBH/44
Educational Taping Rights: 1 year
CC, Stereo, DVS
Episode one begins in 1609 and chronicles the arrival of the Dutch, the impact of the English, the horrors of colonial slavery and New York's critical role in the American Revolution.
Order and Disorder (1825-1865)
11/15/1999 at 9:00 pm on 'GBH/2 and 11/16/1999 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm,
11/19/1999 at 10:00 pm and 11/21/1999 at 2:00 pm on 'GBH/44
Educational Taping Rights: 1 year
CC, Stereo, DVS
Episode two looks at New York's rise as a burgeoning cultural center and multi-ethnic port, concluding with the Civil War Draft Riots America's bloodiest civil disturbance.
Sunshine and Shadow (1865-1898)
11/16/1999 at 9:00 pm on 'GBH/2 and
11/17/1999 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm, 11/20/1999 at 8:00 pm and
11/21/1999 at 4:00 pm on 'GBH/44
Educational Taping Rights: 1 year
CC, Stereo, DVS
Episode three turns the spotlight on the period when greed and wealth fueled an expanding metropolis, even as politics and poverty defined it.
The Power and the People (1898-1914)
11/17/1999 at 9:00 pm on 'GBH/2 and
11/18/1999 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm, 11/20/1999 at 10:00 pm and
11/21/1999 at 6:00 pm on 'GBH/44
Educational Taping Rights: 1 year
CC, Stereo, DVS
Episode four follows New York into a new century, examining the interplay of capitalism, democracy and transformation in the wake of an extraordinary wave of immigration and the birth of the skyscraper.
Cosmopolis (1914-1931)
11/18/1999 at 9:00 pm on 'GBH/2 and
11/19/1999 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm and 11/21/1999 at 8:00 pm on 'GBH/44
Educational Taping Rights: 1 year
CC, Stereo, DVS
In episode five, the African-American experience, the birth of the new media industries and the incredible array of human and cultural energies converge, ending with construction of the world's tallest building.
Noddy
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Imagination and storytelling, music and songs, humor and creative play are all part of NODDY. The series, based on the world-renowned children's books by Enid Blyton, provides active, fun and imaginative viewing for three-to-seven-year-olds, while helping them learn to explore their world. Adapted from the popular BBC short-animation series, NODDY features stop-action animation woven into a live action format with original songs and music, puppets and special effects.
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Norman Rockwell: Painting America
11/24/1999 at 8:00 pm, 11/27/1999 at 11:15 pm,
12/02/1999 at 4:00 am and 12/12/1999 at 12:10 pm on 'GBH/2 and
11/25/1999 at 10:30 am and 2:30 pm, 11/28/1999 at 7:30 pm and
11/29/1999 at 10:00 am on 'GBH/44
CC, Stereo, HDTV, TV-PG
Educational Taping Rights: 1 year
This 90-minute documentary, filmed in high definition (HDTV), follows artist Norman Rockwell's career, beginning with his days as a New York City art-school student and his early successes as a magazine illustrator for the Saturday Evening Post and other publications. The program also examines the great changes in Rockwell's work that accompanied his 1960s portrayals of America's civil rights struggles. Among those interviewed are Rockwell's son, Peter; film director Steven Spielberg, who discusses his admiration for Rockwell and the use of Rockwell imagery in his films; painter Jamie Wyeth; art critics Robert Hughes and Arthur Danto; art historian Robert Rosenblum; authors Richard Reeves, Karal Ann Marling and Thomas Buechner; and advertising executive Jerry Della Femina. Models and photographers who worked with Rockwell contribute their recollections. Edward Herrmann narrates.
Not For Ourselves Alone: The Story of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony
Filmmaker Ken Burns and co-producer Paul Barnes bring to life the story of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony, two of the most important women in American history. The documentary reveals the dynamics behind this remarkable alliance, which gave birth to the women's rights movement during the 19th century. The program presents a riveting account of the trials, triumphs and perseverance of Stanton and Anthony, whose shared vision of women's suffrage was not realized until long after their deaths. Actress Julie Harris and singer Ronnie Gilbert of the Weavers provide the voices of Anthony and Stanton, respectively.
11/07/1999 at 8:00 pm, 11/13/1999 at 1:00 am and
12/03/1999 at 1:00 am on 'GBH/2 and
11/13/1999 at 8:00 pm, 11/28/1999 at 2:00 pm,
12/01/1999 at 1:00 pm and 12/04/1999 at 6:30 pm on 'GBH/44
Educational Taping Rights: 1 year
CC, Stereo, DVS, TV-G
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11/08/1999 at 8:00 pm, 11/13/1999 at 3:00 am, and
12/03/1999 at 3:00 am on 'GBH/2 and
11/13/1999 at 10:00 pm, 11/28/1999 at 4:00 pm,
12/01/1999 at 3:00 pm and 12/04/1999 at 8:30 pm on 'GBH/44
Educational Taping Rights: 1 year
CC, Stereo, DVS, TV-G
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NOVA
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NOVA, PBS' premiere science series now celebrating its 26th season, helps viewers -- men, women and children of all ages -- explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA programs demystify science and technology, and highlight the people involved in scientific pursuits.
Island of the Spirits
11/02/1999 at 9:00 pm, 11/04/1999 at 12:00 am and
11/05/1999 at 4:00 am on 'GBH/2 and
11/03/1999 at 4:00 pm and 11/04/1999 at 9:00 pm on 'GBH/44
Educational Taping Rights: 1 year
CC, Stereo, HDTV, TV-G
In the far north of Japan, thrust out into the North Pacific, is the remote island of Hokkaido. In this land of towering volcanoes and steaming lakes, marshy valleys and fairy tale forests. Amid this magical scenery, where summers are brief and winters are fierce, lives an extraordinary spectrum of life found nowhere else in Japan. Here among the coastal lowlands, grizzly bears plunge into icy streams for salmon, Japanese cranes perform balletic courtship dances, the rare and enormous Blakistons fish owl swoops on flying squirrels, and white-tailed eagles scan the rugged ocean cliffs for unsuspecting seabirds.
Decoding Nazi Secrets
11/09/1999 at 9:00 pm, 11/11/1999 at 4:00 am and
11/14/1999 at 3:00 pm on 'GBH/2 and
11/11/1999 at 10:00 am and 9:00 pm and 11/12/1999 at 1:00 pm on 'GBH/44
Educational Taping Rights: 1 year
CC, Stereo, HDTV, TV-G
Decoding Nazi Secrets'--By the summer of 1940, Hitler had conquered nearly all of Europe and surrender seemed only weeks away. But Winston Churchill had a secret weapon: the world's most curious military unit, known as Station X. In a converted English country mansion, crossword fanatics, chess champions, mathematicians and Egyptologists from both sides of the Atlantic gathered with a common goal: to break Enigma, the impregnable code machine that protected all German radio signals. The saga of how Station X broke Enigma and helped turn the tide of war is one of the most dramatic and least known stories of World War II. This two-hour special tells the full story of Station X, drawing on vivid interviews with many of the colorful geniuses and eccentrics who attacked Enigma. The program also features meticulous period reenactments shot inside the original buildings at Station X, including recreations of the world's first computing devices that aided codebreakers.
Voyage of Doom
11/23/1999 at 9:00 pm, 11/26/1999 at 12:00 am and 3:00 am on 'GBH/2 and
11/24/1999 at 3:00 pm, 11/25/1999 at 8:00 pm and
11/26/1999 at 10:00 am on 'GBH/44
Educational Taping Rights: 1 year
CC, Stereo, TV-G
Buried in shallow mud beneath the waters of Matagorda Bay in Texas lies the only remnant of a tragic episode from the Age of Discovery. In the 1680s, France hatched an ambitious plan to control the whole of North America by seizing the Mississippi trade route. Led by the fanatical explorer La Salle, four ships set sail in search of the mouth of the great river, but all were lost or wrecked. After 20 years of searching for La Salle's last ship, a nautical archaeologist finally came across a promising magnetic anomaly on the bed of Matagorda Bay. The ensuing investigation revealed the wreck of the La Belle, loaded with tantalizing clues to what happened in the final, ill-fated days of La Salle's expedition. In an unprecedented excavation, the team discovered that the mud had preserved a wealth of organic material, including the ship's wooden hull, leather shoes and even a skeleton.
The Price of Peace
11/22/1999 at 11:00 am, 2:00 pm and 9:00 pm on 'GBH/44
CC, TV-PG
Educational Taping Rights: 1 year
This documentary salutes the personal sacrifices of three Americans -- Joe Thompson, Ann Cook Whalley and Henry Hipshire -- during World War II. All three reflect on the price they paid in the struggle for freedom and peace. In addition to the anecdotes, recollections and storytelling by Hipshire, Thompson and Whalley, and Thompson's photographs, the program features war footage from the National Archives in Washington, DC.
Ralph Ellison's King of the Bingo Game
11/22/1999 at 12:30 am on 'GBH/2
CC, Stereo, TV-PG
Educational Taping Rights: 1 year
This drama is the first-ever screen adaptation of the short story 'King of the Bingo Game' by Ralph Ellison, author of the The Invisible Man. The setting is 1943 Harlem; Sonny (Colman Domingo) walks the streets of New York in search of work to support his ailing, pregnant wife, Laura (June Lomena), but he's unable to land a job. Hungry and desperate, he seeks refuge at the neighborhood movie house, where -- between shows -- a brightly colored bingo wheel is rolled onto the stage and a lively emcee (Finn Curtin ) entices the patrons to play. Sonny's only hope seems to be that chance itself will come to his rescue.
Reading Rainbow
Educational Taping Rights: 1 year
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The Emmy Award-winning series, hosted by LeVar Burton and continuing its 16th season on PBS, takes young viewers on adventures that help stimulate an interest in reading for pleasure and entertainment
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Scientific American Frontiers
Educational Taping Rights: life of tape
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The 11th season of this popular science series, produced in conjunction with Scientific American magazine, continues to investigate a spectrum of fascinating topics in the sciences and beyond. Host and 'M*A*S*H' veteran Alan Alda is a genuine science buff whose participation in the program goes far beyond that of most documentary hosts. This fall, he takes a trip to the Galapagos for a firsthand look at the place that inspired Darwin's theory of evolution and then looks at how nature's living creatures can inspire the design of robots.
Natural Born Robots
11/02/1999 at 8:00 pm, 11/05/1999 at 12:00 am and 5:00 am on 'GBH/2 and
11/04/1999 at 4:00 pm and 10:00 pm on 'GBH/44
Educational Taping Rights: In Perpetuity
CC, Stereo, DVS, TV-G
Nature still trounces humans in designing machines that can live comfortably in the world around them. Taking the hint, engineers who design robots are turning increasingly to living creatures for inspiration. From a giant mechanical cockroach to robotic flying insects, from robotunas to robolobsters, viewers see how nature's ideas are leading to faster, cleverer robots -- including those modeled on the most complex animals of all: human beings.
Sesame Street
Educational Taping Rights: 1 year
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The award-winning SESAME STREET continues its 30th season on PBS. SESAME STREET has won more than 100 awards, including multiple Emmys, two Peabodys, four Parents' Choice Awards and an Action for Children's Television Special Achievement Award, just to name a few. The goal of the series is to deliver academic and social education that will prepare kids for grade school. Since its beginning, the show's base curriculum has been set by academic research on preschoolers.
Check out the episode information for this continuing series.
Smile Pretty
11/03/1999 at 11:00 am, 2:00 pm and 9:00 pm on 'GBH/44
CC, Stereo, TV-PG
Educational Taping Rights: 1 year
At nine or ten they are skipping, grinning little girls. By adolescence, they are confronting the questions; 'Am I pretty? Do I need to change? How can I be myself and be accepted? How far will I go to conform to the cultural beauty ideal?' With self-esteem at the forefront, SMILE PRETTY asks what would-be teenage beauty queens have to gain from competing in pageants, and what these rituals say about growing up female.
Stopwatch
11/25/1999 at 10:00 pm and 11/26/1999 at 2:00 pm on 'GBH/44
CC, Stereo, TV-G
Educational Taping Rights: 1 year
Lives weren't always dominated by the clock -- until Frederick Winslow Taylor brought his stopwatch onto the shop floor and started timing how long it took to do each part of a job. Taylor's stopwatch eventually revolutionized the American workplace, and his ideas about efficiency continues to shape modern lives. This program profiles the man who thought everything should run like clockwork, but who was also quirky, a cross-dresser who spent the last years of life in ignominy, studying the growth of grass.
Teletubbies
Educational Taping Rights: 3 years from original broadcast
This groundbreaking series created and developed as a celebration of play is the first program specifically designed for children aged from one year old. The Teletubbies -- Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po -- are four technological babies who love each other very much and live happily together in their own world of childhood imagination. TELETUBBIES' unique format and characters are designed to nourish young children's thinking skills, teach them to listen, help to build their curiosity, expand their imagination and increase their confidence. Extensive research informed the development of the series.
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Theodore Tugboat
Educational Taping Rights: 1 year
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This live action/animation preschool series explores feelings, fairness and friendship through the adventures of a little tugboat named Theodore and his many floating friends in the magical Big Harbor. Denny Doherty (an original member of the legendary group The Mamas and the Papas) plays the Harbor Master.
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This Old House
Educational Taping Rights: 1 year
In the first 18 episodes, tragedy turns to triumph as the entire THIS OLD HOUSE crew rebuilds fellow carpenter Richard Silva's Billerca, Massachusetts, home following a devastating fire. A new house rises from the ashes, with special attention to solid, traditional building methods, low maintenance materials and systems to ensure fire will never have a chance again. Steve Thomas hosts.
Watch and Learn: Innovative Options in Window and Siding Materials
11/18/1999 at 8:00 pm and 11/20/1999 at 5:30 pm on 'GBH/2
Educational Taping Rights: 1 year
CC, TV-G
The arrival of new, state-of-the-art windows for the Billerica house inspires host Steve Thomas to visit the Minnesota factory where they are manufactured. Before installing the new windows back at the site, master carpenter Norm Abram and general contractor Tom Silva affix corner trim made out of innovative cementaceous boards that carry a 50-year warranty. And finally, Thomas returns to the job site to help mason Lenny Belliveau form the new hearth for the Silvas' home.
Watch and Learn: Innovative New Roofing Materials
11/25/1999 at 8:00 pm on 'GBH/2
Educational Taping Rights: 1 year
CC, TV-G
Host Steve Thomas interviews James Crowe, inventor of a new, synthetic slate roofing material, which is made from recycled automotive rubber and industrial plastic trimmings. Roofer Mark Mulloy demonstrates his technique for laying the material and predicts that if it lives up to its 50-year warranty claim, it will be a hit among renovators everywhere. Master carpenter Norm Abram and general contractor Tom Silva take over Dick's Quonset hut to set up the woodworking shop where they will work on the carpentry projects for the new house. Later, Thomas catches up with plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey to review the factors that will determine the layout of the house's waste pipes.
How to Prepare Your Home for Emerging Technologies and a Fire Sprinkler System
12/04/1999 at 5:50 pm on 'GBH/2
Educational Taping Rights: 1 year
CC, TV-G
With an eye towards the new century and emerging technologies, the local electric utility arrives on-site to extend wiring from across the street to a new pole erected in a discreet location on homeowner Dick Silva's property. As host Steve Thomas learns, the new construction provides an occasion to prepare for the advent of home audio, video and computer services of the future. Afterwards, he joins kitchen designer Phil Mossgraber and homeowner Sandy Silva as they review her wish list for the kitchen. THIS OLD HOUSE features two more stories about fire safety and protection. Plumbing and heating expert, Richard Trethewey, learns about the necessary steps involved in designing a sprinkler system from the head of the American Fire Sprinkler Association. Then, Thomas travels to Underwriters Laboratories Inc., the world-class, not-for-profit safety testing and certification organization to witness the testing of fire-safety products.
12/04/1999 at 6:30 pm on 'GBH/2
Educational Taping Rights: 1 year
CC, TV-G
Master carpenter Norm Abram crafts a sample raised-panel door for the Silvas to consider for their new kitchen. Host Steve Thomas meets with landscape designer Stephanie Hubbard to review the design challenges of the project. Then, he checks out a new breaker called an arc-fault arrestor that can detect arcs -- such as those commonly found in frayed cords and worn wires -- before a fire starts. Tom Silva demonstrates his technique for window flashing, before getting back to work on building the porch deck out of Brazilian ip wood. And finally, the cementaceous clapboards are installed to the acclaim of the homeowners and construction crew alike who believe they look like 'real wood.'
Transistorized!
11/25/1999 at 9:00 pm, 11/26/1999 at 1:00 pm and
12/01/1999 at 12:00 am on 'GBH/44 and 11/30/1999 at 12:00 am on 'GBH/2
CC, Stereo, TV-G
Educational Taping Rights: 1 year
This one-hour program provides a vivid and entertaining tour of the interpersonal struggle that led to one of the most important invention of the Information Age: the transistor. Without the transistor, the computerized, Internet world of today would not be possible. The program chronicles its invention in 1947 -- a dramatic story about top-secret research, brilliant minds, clashing egos and human failings. Using common objects like sandwiches and cigarette lighters, host Ira Flatow, known to millions as the host/creator of public radio's 'Science Friday' and as the first host/writer of the Emmy Award-winning PBS science show NEWTON'S APPLE, explains the science behind the technology. The program is adapted from the book Crystal Fire: The Invention of the Transistor and Birth of the Information Age by Michael Riordan and Lillian Hoddeson.
Van Gogh's Van Goghs
11/24/1999 at 10:00 pm, 11/28/1999 at 5:00 pm and
12/02/1999 at 8:00 pm on 'GBH/2 and
11/25/1999 at 1:00 pm, 11/28/1999 at 11:30 pm, 11/29/1999 at 1:00 pm and
12/01/1999 at 9:30 pm on 'GBH/44
CC, Stereo, HDTV, TV-G
Educational Taping Rights: 1 year
The dramatic and moving art of Vincent van Gogh is the subject of this documentary. Filmed in high definition (HDTV), the program takes viewers on a guided tour of the blockbuster 1998 exhibition at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. VAN GOGH'S VAN GOGHS makes it possible for millions more people to see the exhibit -- the largest survey of the artist's career outside the Netherlands in more than 25 years -- while shedding light on his life and work.
The Victory Garden
Educational Taping Rights: 1 year
Since 1975, THE VICTORY GARDEN has been providing viewers with a wealth of practical gardening advice as well as entry to meet the dedicated gardeners behind some of the world's most spectacular gardens. From its own 'Lake Victory' to the lava rock gardens of Iceland, the 24th season of THE VICTORY GARDEN continues its tradition of showcasing the world's important gardens. Viewers are invited to join international correspondent Adrian Bloom as he travels the globe to meet other gardeners who share his passion. Each week Roger Swain, series host, reports on the challenges and triumphs of four-season gardening while the series' regional correspondents, Bob Smaus and Holly Shimizu report on the geographic diversity of gardening in America. Each episode of THE VICTORY GARDEN concludes with the culinary talents of Chef Marian Morash.
11/07/1999 at 6:30 pm and 11/13/1999 at 4:30 pm on 'GBH/2 and
11/14/1999 at 12:30 pm on 'GBH/44
Educational Taping Rights: 1 year
CC, TV-G
The Victory Garden's six week garden tour of Holland concludes with visits to two of the country's most respected and innovative garden establishments. First stop is the Rosbergen and Grootendorst Nursery in Boskoop, Holland. International correspondent Adrian Bloom is given a tour of what is arguably one of Europe's most distinguished suppliers of trendy plant varieties and eclectic topiaries by its managing director Jan Grootendorst. Last stop is Intertuin, a magnificent garden center which resembles a mini-Disney World.
11/14/1999 at 6:0 pm and 11/20/1999 at 4:30 pm on 'GBH/2
Educational Taping Rights: 1 year
CC, TV-G
Discover the art and science behind creating the meadow look with correspondent Bob Smaus, as he tours John Greenlee's spectacular garden nursery overlooking the Malibu, California coast. Roaming through meadows that range from giant feather grass to the native California creeping wild rye, Bob learns how coupling these wild grasses with colorful plants like the blue-eyed grass or naked coral trees can add artistic flair to a natural looking garden. Bob then travels to Palos Verdes to see how similar combinations fare in front of a real home, only to find a glorious collector's garden.
11/21/1999 at 6:30 pm on 'GBH/2 and
11/28/1999 at 12:30 pm on 'GBH/44
Educational Taping Rights: 1 year
CC, TV-G
Journey to California with Chef Marian Morash as she uncovers the life cycle of one of nature's healthiest fruits, avocados. Beginning with their avocado grove birthplace from where they are plucked when ripe, Chef Marian moves on to tour a packaging house to learn how the fruit is weighed, graded, sized and packed. Finally, Chef Marian enjoys a cook's lunch with Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken, authors of the current best-selling cookbook, 'Too Hot Tamales.' Over a luncheon of savory avocado dishes -- Tomatillo Guacamole, Avocado Corn Salad, Chilled Cream of Avocado Soup, and Avocado Frappe -- the chefs enjoy engaging in a little dish.
12/05/1999 at 12:30 pm on 'GBH/44
Educational Taping Rights: 1 year
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Wall $treet Week With Louis Rukeyser
Educational Taping Rights: In Perpetuity
Celebrating its 30th year as America's most popular program about the economy and people and their money, WALL $TREET WEEK WITH LOUIS RUKEYSER looks at what's ahead for the financial markets this year. Each week, Rukeyser, one of America's most respected economic commentators, holds court with some of the most influential experts on the international money scene. The weekly panel of top leaders in business, finance, government and on Wall Street joins Rukeyser to discuss issues facing America and the world.
11/05/1999 at 8:30 pm on 'GBH/2
Educational Taping Rights: In Perpetuity
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11/12/1999 at 8:30 pm on 'GBH/2
Educational Taping Rights: In Perpetuity
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11/19/1999 at 8:30 pm on 'GBH/2
Educational Taping Rights: In Perpetuity
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11/26/1999 at 8:30 pm on 'GBH/2
Educational Taping Rights: In Perpetuity
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Washington Week In Review
Educational Taping Rights: 1 year
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Now in its 28th season, WASHINGTON WEEK IN REVIEW, PBS' longest-running public affairs series, features Washington's top journalists participating in in-depth analysis of major news events.
11/05/1999 at 8:00 pm on 'GBH/2
Educational Taping Rights: 1 year
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11/12/1999 at 8:00 pm on 'GBH/2
Educational Taping Rights: 1 year
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11/19/1999 at 8:00 pm on 'GBH/2
Educational Taping Rights: 1 year
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11/26/1999 at 8:00 pm on 'GBH/2
Educational Taping Rights: 1 year
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Wimzie's House
Educational Taping Rights: 4 years from original broadcast
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This educationally entertaining series for preschool kids presents the playful adventures of five-year-old Wimzie, a young puppet monster; her parents Graziella and Rousso; her baby brother Bo; her lively 150-year-old grandmother Yaya; and her adorable puppet monster friends, Jonas, Horace and Loulou. Together, they learn the skills of caring and sharing at Wimzie's house -- a home daycare center unlike any other. Through unforgettable learning adventures and original, toe-tapping sing-along songs, young viewers are introduced to a curriculum of themes including friendship, generosity, jealousy, honesty, sibling rivalry and responsibility, all from a preschool child's point of view.
Check out the episode information for this continuing series.
Wishbone
Educational Taping Rights: 1 year
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WISHBONE follows the exploits of a pint-sized canine hero with big ideas who serves as a bridge between life and literature. This live-action series is designed to introduce children to the great classics of world literature and to help them develop an appetite for reading.
Check out the episode information for this continuing series.
The Woodwright's Shop
Educational Taping Rights: 1 year
Join Roy Underhill each week to celebrate the wonderful traditions of American woodcraft. Underhill's dedication to the old hand ways of woodworking shows how pursuing woodcraft can be inexpensive, quiet, safe and friendly to the environment.
Dovetailing Little Drawers
11/07/1999 at 3:30 pm on 'GBH/44
Educational Taping Rights: 1 year
CC, Stereo, TV-G
Underhill fits out a tool cabinet with shelves and dovetailed drawers.
The Yoke's on Me
11/14/1999 at 3:30 pm on 'GBH/44
Educational Taping Rights: 1 year
CC, Stereo, TV-G
Roy shows how to hew, carve and turn a shoulder yoke for carrying those heavy sap buckets.
Zoboomafoo
Educational Taping Rights: 1 year
ZOBOOMAFOO is a groundbreaking, energetic new series created by Martin and Chris Kratt -- creators and hosts of the popular PBS series KRATTS' CREATURES. Designed especially for preschoolers, ZOBOOMAFOO is all about that great moment of discovery when a kid meets an animal for the first time. Using music, songs and sounds from around the world, the series teaches children how to respect and care for the creatures with which they share the planet. ZOBOOMAFOO (pronounced zah-BOO-mah-foo) stars the Kratt brothers and a playful and curious little lemur named Zoboomafoo. Through live action and the wonders of puppetry, animation and claymation, Zoboomafoo -- Zoboo for short -- is every little kid's dream: a wonderful talking animal who's a special friend.
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Zoom
Educational Taping Rights: 1 year
Created for kids and by kids, ZOOM is a new version of the Emmy Award-winning 1970s PBS children's show. The new ZOOM features games, plays, science experiments and other activities based on contributions sent in by kids from across the country. Targeted at kids ages 6-12, ZOOM combines the irreverent, insightful and playful spirit of the original series with '90s energy and technology. Though first and foremost a television series, ZOOM reaches far beyond the TV screen. An exciting Web site and a variety of companion outreach materials and activities accompany the show.
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