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In Their Own Words
2015
Sea Change: The Gulf of Maine
2024
It is a story about the Gulf of Maine, a sea within the sea, a body of water that is warming 97% faster than the global ocean. What happens here to the animals in the water, to the jobs that are dependent upon it and to the millions of people living along its shores is likely to happen worldwide. We are at a crossroads for the future of the Gulf and all our oceans. Does it retain enough of its biodiversity and regenerative strength to weather the human-induced storm? Is the sheer beauty of this place and spectacular range of its creatures enough to wake us to what is at stake?Dogs in the Wild
2023
Dogs in the Wild
2023
Traveling the globe to reveal the secrets of the most successful carnivores on the planet -- the canids.Wild Metropolis
2019
Wild Metropolis
2019
A diverse cast of animals adjust to life in the newest and fastest changing habitat on the planet -- cities -- as more and more wild animals make their home in urban areas. "Wild Metropolis" explores footage of these animals, and how they've applied their natural born skills and abilities to create their homes while also making great physical and behavioral adaptations. Narrated by Graham Vick, a wide range of species is featured, including humpback whales, megabats, penguins and Burmese pythons.Impossible Builds
2018
star 7Learn about the creation of some of the world’s most ambitious and technologically advanced buildings. From subaquatic homes to futuristic towers and pencil thin skyscrapers, see how these previously impossible structures are taking shape.America From The Ground Up
2014
America from the Ground Up was filmed on location at archaeological and historical sites throughout the U.S. and Canada. Join us in the search for clues to America's hidden history: from exploring the ruins of America's lost civilizations, to the settlement of the North American continent in the 19th Century.Dynamics of Desegregation
1962
Dynamics of Desegregation, which aired in 1962 and 1963, was a 15-part intensive study of race relations in the United States. Harvard psychology professor Thomas F. Pettigrew hosted the series. It looks at the historical, political, psychological, personal and cultural aspects of segregation, with a particular emphasis on the South.Legendary Lighthouses
1998
The program visit the remarkably beautiful places where the lighthouses are located and offers viewers the opportunity to rediscover the romance and history of these fabled structures.Lidia Celebrates America
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When immigrants came to America, they brought with them not only their grandmothers' recipes, but also centuries-old traditions. Join beloved chef and cookbook author Lidia Bastianich on an eye-opening culinary journey as she visits with families sharing their traditions, getting a rare and deeply personal glimpse into the wonderful diversity of American culture and food.Check, Please!
2001
Check, Please!
2001
Check, Please! is a popular restaurant review program that first aired on Chicago's PBS member station WTTW in 2001. The show's popularity inspired spin-offs in several other markets. A San Francisco version of the show, Check, Please! Bay Area, began its first season in 2005, airing on KQED. A Miami version for WPBT, Check, Please! South Florida, debuted in January 2008. Check, Please! Kansas City then began airing on KCPT in 2009, and Check, Please! Arizona on Phoenix's KAET made its debut in 2010. A Seattle version, Check, Please! Northwest, began airing on KCTS in 2012. The format of the show is simple: three people sit down with a host to discuss three local eating establishments, one favorite chosen by each guest. Before the program is taped, each person chooses a favorite restaurant, and everyone in the group is required to visit each person's selection. Afterwards, everyone describes their eating experiences. Although many participants select trendy, upscale restaurants, just about any eating establishmentOn The Level
1980
Big Blue Live
2015
Big Blue Live
2015
A live series celebrating the wildlife success story of Monterey Bay, California. Once ravaged by humans, now everything's returning from Sea Otters to Blue Whales.Twice Born: Stories from the Special Delivery Unit
2015
This three-part miniseries steps inside the ground-breaking medical frontier of fetal surgery with an intimate look at The Special Delivery Unit at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, where a courageous group of doctors and their patients take on the challenges of operations done on babies still inside their mother's wombs. With exclusive access to this elite unit, the film captures rarely-seen, real-time footage of fetal operations. Meet expecting parents as they face gut-wrenching decisions: should they take a leap of faith to repair birth defects with prenatal surgery, even if it means they might lose their child? And, hear first hand from the unusual team of doctors who have defied skeptics and chosen to pursue this high-risk, high-reward career path.Secrets of Royal Travel
2020
Pack your bags for a rare inside look at the monarchy’s luxurious private planes and trains. Climb on board the "palace on wheels" and take to the skies for the five-star opulence of the Queen’s Flight.Inside Appalachia
2016
Inside Appalachia
2016
West Virginia Public Broadcasting series about the Appalachian region and peoplesLatino Americans
2013
star 7.5The first major documentary series for television to chronicle the rich and varied history and experiences of Latinos, who have helped shape North America over the last 500-plus years and have become, with more than 50 million people, the largest minority group in the U.S.Make48
2017
Make48
2017
In 48 hours, teams must collaborate, solve a problem and build a physical prototype based on one of the challenges within the category. By using state of the art equipment and expert tool techs, it allows ANYONE to make their ideas into something real. Throughout the competition, teams are supported by tool technicians and industry mentors, including some of America’s most successful product inventors.Broadway or Bust
2012
Broadway or Bust
2012
The ultimate competition to find the nation’s best young theater stars amongst America’s top high school musical performers.The Magic Basket
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The Magic Basket
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