PANDA TALES | PBS
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Desc: Go behind the scenes at the San Diego Zoo and get a rare look at the first year of life of the baby giant panda Zhen Zhen in PANDA TALES, airing November 29-December 7, 2008 (check local listings) on PBS.
Since making her entrance into this world, giant panda cub Zhen Zhen has captivated San Diego Zoo and â??panda camâ? visitors with her antics and charm. This program, airing as part of the December 2008 pledge drive (check local listings) on PBS, covers the first year of her life; it also takes a serious look at the plight of the giant panda and how the zooâ??s program has affected the resurgence of this endearing species. Help PBS continue to offer all Americans - from every walk of life - the opportunity to explore new ideas and new worlds through television and online content. To donate, please visit http://www.pbs.org/support |
FRONTLINE/World | Kiva | PBS
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Desc: http://www.pbs.org/frontlineworld FRONTLINE/World travels to Uganda to explore the impact of microfinance and, in particular, how one San Francisco-based nonprofit is using the Web to forge a more direct connection between lenders in the U.S. and borrowers in developing countries. For more information go to http://www.pbs.org/frontlineworld |
TAVIS SMILEY | Guest: Lupe Fiasco | PBS
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Desc: Lupe Fiasco tells Tavis how he sneaks difficult, social subject matter into his music.
Check local listings for airdates of Tavis Smiley on PBS. For more information, see http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/archive/200801/20080109.html |
FRONTLINE | Heat | PBS and pbs.org/frontline
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Desc: http://www.pbs.org/frontline/heat/ Watch "Heat," on air and online beginning Tue, Oct 21 on PBS (check local listings).
For years, big business—from oil and coal companies to electric utilities to car manufacturers—has resisted change to environmental policy and stifled the debate over climate change in America and around the globe. Now, facing rising pressure from governments, green groups and investors alike, big business is reshaping its approach to the environment. With the election looming, FRONTLINE producer Martin Smith investigates what some businesses are doing to fend off new regulations and how others are repositioning themselves to prosper in a radically changed world. For more: http://www.pbs.org/frontline/heat/
For years, big business—from oil and coal companies to electric utilities to car manufacturers—has resisted change to environmental policy and stifled the debate over climate change in America and around the globe. Now, facing rising pressure from governments, green groups and investors alike, big business is reshaping its approach to the environment. With the election looming, FRONTLINE producer Martin Smith investigates what some businesses are doing to fend off new regulations and how others are repositioning themselves to prosper in a radically changed world. For more: http://www.pbs.org/frontline/heat/ |
NOW | A Tribute To Kurt Vonnegut | PBS
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Desc: As a tribute to Kurt Vonnegut, the literary icon who passed away April 11, 2007, NOW proudly shares one of his last broadcast television interviews. On our October 7, 2005 program, NOW Host David Brancaccio interviews Vonnegut about his life and the current state of American democracy. With his classic wit, the legendary author of CAT'S CRADLE and SLAUGHTERHOUSE FIVE delivers some choice words for our parties, our system, and our president.
For more information about this episode of NOW, and to see the *entire* interview visit http://www.pbs.org/now/arts/vonnegut.html . To find out when NOW airs on PBS in your area, check local listings or http://www.pbs.org/now http:..www.pbs.org/now |
BILL MOYERS JOURNAL | Jeremy Scahill | PBS
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Desc: Bill Moyers interviews investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill about Blackwater -- in this clip Scahill tells the incredible story of armed Blackwater troops being sent into New Orleans on the order of Blackwater CEO Erik Prince in the aftermath of Katrina.
Bill Moyers Journal, airing Friday, October 19th at 9 on PBS, examines what's behind Prince's recent blitz of television interviews defending his private security firm when officials in Iraq said they wanted the company out of their country in the wake of the shooting deaths of Iraqi civilians on September 16. Scahill is the author of the bestselling book: Blackwater: The Rise of the World's Most Powerful Mercenary Army.
To watch online visit: http://wwww.pbs.org/moyers
check your local listings at: http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/about/airdates.html |
BILL MOYERS JOURNAL | Buying the War | Excerpt | PBS
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Desc: Bill Moyers Journal: Buying the War
Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at 9 PM on PBS (check local listings)
How the administration marketed the war to the American people has been well covered, but critical questions remain: How and why did the press buy it, and what does it say about the role of journalists in helping the public sort out fact from propaganda?
In this clip from the premiere of Bill Moyers Journal on PBS, Bob Simon of 60 Minutes, who was based in the Middle East, talks about the reporting he was seeing and reading out of the beltway, and John Walcott and Warren Strobel of Knight Ridder newspapers (now The McClatchy Company), discuss their work burrowing deep into the intelligence agencies to determine whether there was any evidence for the Bush Administration's case for war. On Wednesday, April 25 at 9 P.M. on PBS (check local listings), watch "Buying the War," a 90-minute documentary that explores the role of the press in the lead-up to the invasion of Iraq, which includes interviews with Dan Rather, formerly of CBS; Tim Russert of Meet the Press; and Walter Isaacson, former president of CNN.
Two days later on April 27, the Bill Moyers Journal airs its regular timeslot on Fridays at 9 P.M. with interviews and news analysis of underreported stories across an array of beats, including: the environment, media, politics, the economy, arts and culture, and social issues. |
NATURE "Andes: The Dragon's Back" | DANCE | PBS
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Desc: The highly synchronized mating dance of the flamingo, just one of many surprising animals hidden among the Andes. From the NATURE premiere of "Andes: The Dragon's Back," airing on PBS Sunday, Oct. 7 at 8 p.m. (check local listings).
Academy Award-winning actor F. Murray Abraham narrates the program, which reveals a wonderland of exotic creatures and extreme climates within the world's longest mountain chain. Part of the 25th anniversary season of NATURE, the Peabody and Emmy Award-winning series produced by Thirteen/WNET New York for PBS. For more information, visit www.pbs.org/nature. |
BILL MOYERS JOURNAL | Moyers on Murdoch | PBS
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Desc: A Bill Moyers essay on Rupert Murdoch and The Wall Street Journal.
PBS: Friday, June 29, 2007 at 9PM (Check Your Local Listings at: http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/about/airdates.html
All Shows are Available Online at: http://www.pbs.org/moyers |
WIRED SCIENCE | Body Builders | PBS
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Desc: Dr. Anthony Atala of Wake Forest University is building organs in his lab. Last year he publicized his success of growing bladders -- the first actual living human organs created in a lab and grown unattached to a human being.
Correspondent Tamara Krinsky visits with Atala and learns how he "cooks" and grows these organs. We also visit the McGowan Institute of Regenerative Medicine where we learn about the future of regenerative medicine and the challenges that lie ahead. To see the full segment, visit http://www.pbs.org/kcet/wiredscience/video after original broadcast. Tune in to WIRED SCIENCE on your local PBS station (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/wiredscience |
Michael Buble- Sway (Live on PBS)
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Desc: Michael Buble performs the classic Dean Martin cover "Sway", then jokes around with the audience on this PBS Special "Caught In The Act". www.myspace.com/33ad |
MAKE 'EM LAUGH | Jim Lehrer | PBS
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Desc: http://www.pbs.org/makeemlaugh PBS presents MAKE 'EM LAUGH: THE FUNNY BUSINESS OF AMERICA, a six-hour comedy epic showcasing the most hilarious men, women and moments in American entertainment and why they made us laugh. Hosted by funnyman Billy Crystal and narrated by Amy Sedaris, the documentary explores the currents of American comedy throughout a century of social and political change. Wednesdays, starting January 14th, 2009 at 8/7C (check local listings). For more, visit http://www.pbs.org/makeemlaugh
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PBS PREVIEWS: THE WAR | Extended Preview | PBS
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Desc: THE WAR, a seven-part series directed and produced by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, tells the story of the Second World War through the personal accounts of a handful of men and women from four quintessentially American towns.
This exclusive, revelatory "first look" at THE WAR and its creation provides excerpts from the series, insights from the on-screen participants, behind-the-scenes looks at the production and thoughts from co-producers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick on the critical importance of creating this series at this time.
During the preview, you'll see some of the work that went into making the seven-part documentary about World War II. Excerpts are introduced by interview footage of the filmmakers or participants in the film.
For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/thewar
Premieres Sunday, September 23rd at 8pm ET/PT |
BILL MOYERS JOURNAL | Essay on Reverend Wright | PBS
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Desc: http://www.pbs.org/billmoyers Bill Moyers reflects on his interview with Reverend Jeremiah Wright in this essay from BILL MOYERS JOURNAL, airing Friday, May 2, at 9p.m. on PBS (check local listings). For more: http://www.pbs.org/billmoyers |
Brain Fitness 2: Sight & Sound | PBS
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Desc: Join host Peter Coyote in "Brain Fitness 2: Sight & Sound," the follow-up to "The Brain Fitness Program," as he explores the brain’s ability to change and grow, even as we age, helping us maintain and improve our vision and hearing.
"Brain Fitness 2: Sight & Sound" is a special in-depth look at the advances in neuroplasticity and how it relates to healthy aging, with a particular focus on making the most of information filtered through our eyes and ears. Check your local listings to catch it, beginning in December 2008. Your brain will thank you. Help PBS continue to offer all Americans – from every walk of life – the opportunity to explore new ideas and new worlds through television and online content. To donate, please visit http://www.pbs.org/support |
GP | Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story | PBS
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Desc: GREAT PERFORMANCES' Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story details the story behind the legendary label that launched soul music greats -- from Otis Redding and Isaac Hayes to The Staple Singers and Booker T. & the MGs -- on Wednesday, August 1 at 9 p.m. (ET) on PBS (check local listings). For more information visit www.pbs.org/gperf
Narrated by Samuel L. Jackson, the PBS broadcast coincides with the 50th anniversary of Stax and the relaunch of the label by Concord Music Group.
One of the longest-running performing arts anthologies on television, the award-winning GREAT PERFORMANCES series presents the best in music, dance and theater. The series is a production of Thirteen/WNET New York and funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the National Endowment for the Arts, public television viewers, and PBS. Major corporate funding is provided by UBS. |
GET READY FOR DIGITAL TV | PBS
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Desc: http://www.pbs.org/dtv Come along with famous do-it-yourselfers Norm Abram and Kevin OConnor of THIS OLD HOUSE as they visit several homes in a Boston suburb to prepare the homeowners for digital TV. Plus, receive how-to guidance and tips to help you successfully make the switch to DTV in your home before the February 17, 2009 deadline. And, hear the latest DTV news in the field from Maria Hinojosa, Senior Correspondent from NOW ON PBS. Visit http://www.pbs.org/dtv for more DTV tips and information |
BILL MOYERS JOURNAL | Impeachment Panel Excerpt | PBS
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Desc: This week, Bill Moyers Journal takes an in-depth look at the heated talk of impeachment taking place across the country. To explore the issue, Bill Moyers is joined by Bruce Fein, a constitutional scholar, who was Associate Deputy Attorney General under President Reagan and is a weekly columnist for THE WASHINGTON TIMES and John Nichols, a Washington correspondent for THE NATION magazine and author of THE GENIUS OF IMPEACHMENT: The Founders' Cure for Royalism.
The program airs Friday, July 13 at 9 p.m. on PBS.
To watch online visit: http://wwww.pbs.org/moyers
check your local listings at: http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/about/airdates.html
Comment after the broadcast at The Moyers Blog: http://www.pbs.org/moyers |