Stephen Sondheim is widely hailed as the greatest modern American musical theater composer. Series creator Elisa New speaks with Broadway stage actors and writer Adam Gopnik to explore Sondheim's singular ability to blend lyrics and music - using as their case study "Finishing the Hat," from Sondheim's Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Sunday in the Park with George.
Acclaimed singer, songwriter and actress Sara Bareilles takes the stage at the Kennedy Center with the National Symphony Orchestra for an enchanting evening of song and celebration in this New Year's Eve special. From her first smash hit "Love Song" to her Broadway songwriting and later performing debut with the musical "Waitress," Bareilles' amazing artistry has been recognized with multiple Grammy and Tony awards and nominations. She will be joined by special guests Rufus Wainwright, Emily King, and David Ryan Harris for this career-spanning night.
A South African beauty queen faces an identity crisis upon learning she's born genetically male. Her path crosses with an intersex activist as they navigate a common journey marked by society's stigma and inner struggles in a male-female world.
Savor the return of the second Great American Recipe Bake Sale, as the home cooks' baking skills are put to the test as they make both a baked breakfast item and their favorite bake sale good.
Lynne Rossetto Kasper creates a "Renaissance-style" roast leg of lamb inspired by Italian cooking of the 16th century. She also prepares a sumptuous side dish of green beans with fresh mortadella, savoring the tastes of her Italian heritage.
World-famous pianist, Andre Watts performs for Mister Rogers and they talk about practicing and about making mistakes and learning from them. In Make-Believe, everyone is excited about the poetry reading - except Audrey. She's upset and has been missing. Chuck and Betty find her and help her feel better.
ARTHUR is based on the best-selling children's books by Marc Brown. The series revolves around an eight year-old aardvark, his four year-old sister DW, and their family and friends. ARTHUR is a show about being a kid, exploring the world, and finding your place in it. It's about kids finding inner strengths, learning to make choices for themselves, taking responsibility for them and of course, having fun. In each episode, Arthur and his gang guide us through stories that deal with real "kid issues" -- timeless difficulties and joys that all kids experience. The series also models the joys and rewards of literacy by presenting the many ways kids and adults incorporate reading and writing into their lives. Above all, ARTHUR is a comedy that tells its stories from a kids' point of view, never moralizing or talking down to them.
Explore the revolutionary engineering behind Paris's iconic landmark. Completed in 1889, the iron tower smashed the record for the tallest structure on Earth, ushering in a new age of global construction that reached for the skies.
Head, shoulders, knees, and ROADSHOW! Give a big hand to this eye-catching collection of standouts from our body of work including a Willie Sutton prison-escape head and hand, an over-the-shoulder saxhorn, and a Victorian puffy heart charm necklace.
Hopper's work is the most recognizable art in America - popular, praised, and mysterious. Countless painters, photographers, filmmakers and musicians have been influenced by his art - but who was he, and how did a struggling illustrator create such a bounty of notable work? This new film takes a deep look into Hopper's art, his life, and his relationships. From his early career as an illustrator; his wife giving up her own promising art career to be his manager; his critical and commercial acclaim; and in his own words - this film explores the enigmatic personality behind the brush. Combined with expert interviews, diaries and a startling visual reflection of American life, Hopper: An American love story brings to life America's arguably most influential artist.
Dr. Chavis talks to money guru Clifton Johnson, creator of the 501(c) 3 organization the EMPOWER Series about financial literacy. The non-profit encourages communities of color to plan for wealth. The educational series has educated over 150,000 students and adults about increasing financial literacy.
Bozoma Saint John has been called one of the most powerful voices in American business. She was the Chief Marketing Officer at Netflix, the Chief Brand Officer at Uber, and the Chief Marketing Officer at Endeavor. Bozoma's journey from Ghana to Colorado to Connecticut is a wow story of cultural identity and staying true to who you really are. Over a hearty plate of lasagna at Hollywood's oldest Italian restaurant, Miceli's, Bozoma shares her extraordinary journey full of intense challenges and heartbreaking tragedy. She shares what it's like to hold true to her Ghanaian roots all the while rising to the challenge of the American business landscape. Bozoma's career path has been carefully constructed and created through an indomitable work ethic and a one-of-a-kind brand of authenticity and courage. She drops a few breadcrumbs of knowledge and wisdom during this lunch as well as a fierce rallying cry for other women looking to emulate her impressive career.
Join author, activist and political commentator Margaret Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas among the brightest minds and freshest voices from across the political spectrum.
Join award-winning journalists every Friday night in a robust roundtable discussion of the week's major national news stories.
Kansas City PBS and Flatland dive into the dramatic story of the nation's first planned shopping center in Nichols' Folly: A Century of the Country Club Plaza. When developer J.C. Nichols revealed plans for the plaza in 1923, skeptics labeled it Nichols' Folly. One hundred years later, the alternative downtown experience remains a luxurious shopping center, but its future is uncertain.
Bob Dylan participates in an exclusive, full-length film biography. From his explosive arrival on the downtown New York City scene in 1961 - with a raspy voice, pounding guitar and stunning lyrics - through his near-fatal motorcycle accident in Woodstock in 1966, no one had more of an impact and no one changed the landscape of contemporary music more profoundly. Private, almost reclusive, disdainful of customary forms of publicity, Dylan agreed to make an appearance in his own story, illuminated in particular by this remarkable five-year period. Directed by Martin Scorsese, this intimate and incomparable film includes an archive of never-before-seen footage from childhood, from the road and from backstage, as well as unreleased interviews conducted over 5 years with other seminal figures from those times.
This series spans the early days of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, the absence of government intervention and the organizers that continue to rally against the virus. From filmmakers Sandy Woodson and Emily Woodring, AIDS in KC honors the lifelong impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and invites us to investigate the next steps in eradicating the virus from our communities.
A South African beauty queen faces an identity crisis upon learning she's born genetically male. Her path crosses with an intersex activist as they navigate a common journey marked by society's stigma and inner struggles in a male-female world.
PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND features a summary of the day's national and international news, using renowned experts to offer analysis.
Kansas City PBS and Flatland dive into the dramatic story of the nation's first planned shopping center in Nichols' Folly: A Century of the Country Club Plaza. When developer J.C. Nichols revealed plans for the plaza in 1923, skeptics labeled it Nichols' Folly. One hundred years later, the alternative downtown experience remains a luxurious shopping center, but its future is uncertain.
Gated estate Challis Court is a tight-knit community for retired police officers, but when a new arrival is found dead, the other residents regard the murder as an affront; Barnaby realizes that the killer is likely an ex-police officer. Guest stars include Tom Conti (Oppenheimer, Doc Martin).
Find out why Marie Antoinette is often blamed for causing the French Revolution by saying "let them eat cake" to her starving subjects. Lucy Worsley uncovers the myths and secrets that led the doomed queen to the guillotine.
James tries to get home for Christmas and Skeldale House prepares for a new arrival.
Vienna, 1909. Oskar needs Max's help to identify a high-powered traitor who threatens the very existence of the Austro-Hungarian empire and goes by the code name Mephisto.
Despite receiving the ransom funds, Goddard's mission isn't over. Dan breaks into Archie's home, demanding Sutherland resign from his post, or he will use the weapon.
Find out why Marie Antoinette is often blamed for causing the French Revolution by saying "let them eat cake" to her starving subjects. Lucy Worsley uncovers the myths and secrets that led the doomed queen to the guillotine.
What started Britain's century of bloody witch hunts? Lucy Worsley uncovers the story of one supposed witch, whose case lit the fuse for the state-sanctioned killing of thousands.
This series spans the early days of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, the absence of government intervention and the organizers that continue to rally against the virus. From filmmakers Sandy Woodson and Emily Woodring, AIDS in KC honors the lifelong impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and invites us to investigate the next steps in eradicating the virus from our communities.
Kansas City PBS and Flatland dive into the dramatic story of the nation's first planned shopping center in Nichols' Folly: A Century of the Country Club Plaza. When developer J.C. Nichols revealed plans for the plaza in 1923, skeptics labeled it Nichols' Folly. One hundred years later, the alternative downtown experience remains a luxurious shopping center, but its future is uncertain.
With an estimated 50 to 70 million feral cats living in the United States, overpopulation and unchecked fertility has reached epidemic proportions. Left ignored, that number is expected to quickly reach 100 million. In Los Angeles alone, there are more than 3 million homeless cats on the streets. This episode goes inside a nondescript building in the San Fernando Valley in California where a team of highly-specialized veterinarians are pushing back, doing the most spay-neuters of feral cats anywhere in the country. Relying on a dedicated volunteer army of cat trappers spreading out across the city's back alleys, warehouses and industrial landscapes, this story highlights the unsung heroes that are trying to do something positive about this little-known crisis.
In one of the few queer-focused shelters in Tijuana, asylum-seekers process heartbreak and joy as they await uncertain futures.
A South African beauty queen faces an identity crisis upon learning she's born genetically male. Her path crosses with an intersex activist as they navigate a common journey marked by society's stigma and inner struggles in a male-female world.
"New Dog in Town"--In a heartwarming flashback story, we learn how Clifford's enormous size frightened T-Bone when they first met. T- Bone learns that "you can't judge a book by its cover" -- friends come in all shapes and sizes. "Get Well"--Emily Elizabeth comes down with a bad cold, and Clifford and friends want to help her feel better. Using their imaginations and the resources around them, they create a card, collect flowers and fashion a small gift. When they present their offerings to Emily Elizabeth, it is obvious they have succeeded in making her feel cared for and loved. The dogs discover it's the thought behind a gift that matters most.
A Vote for Becky: It's Election Day! Mrs. Botsford is running for D.A. and Becky is running for student council president. Tobey decides to run against Becky and uses his robots to distract WordGirl. How will Becky win the election and save the city from total robot destruction? Vocabulary Words: Elect, Candidate. Class Act: The Butcher decides that his "wordiability" is getting in the way of his robbing sprees. So he enrolls in an adult education class to learn to articulate. Will the Butcher's new speech skills finally give him the advantage he needs to defeat WordGirl and Captain Huggy Face? Vocabulary Words: Ramble, Articulate.
ARTHUR is based on the best-selling children's books by Marc Brown. The series revolves around an eight year-old aardvark, his four year-old sister DW, and their family and friends. ARTHUR is a show about being a kid, exploring the world, and finding your place in it. It's about kids finding inner strengths, learning to make choices for themselves, taking responsibility for them and of course, having fun. In each episode, Arthur and his gang guide us through stories that deal with real "kid issues" -- timeless difficulties and joys that all kids experience. The series also models the joys and rewards of literacy by presenting the many ways kids and adults incorporate reading and writing into their lives. Above all, ARTHUR is a comedy that tells its stories from a kids' point of view, never moralizing or talking down to them.
Jump! - Nick and Sally can't jump high enough to get their balloon that is stuck up in a tree. Good thing The Cat knows some of the best jumpers ever! Off they go to Jumpalaroo to learn how to jump from nature's masters: grasshoppers, a kangaroo, and even a flea! Slow Down for Sloths - Nick and Sally are trying to draw a picture of a butterfly but can't get close enough to see it. Cat takes them to meet Onslow the Sloth, who teaches the kids that when you slow down, the world comes to you. After lots of practice (and a race to see who's the slowest!), Nick and Sally are now able to get closer to the butterfly and finish their picture!
NATURE CAT follows Fred, a house cat who dreams of exploring the great outdoors. In each episode, once his family leaves for the day, Fred transforms into Nature Cat, "backyard explorer extraordinaire." Nature Cat can't wait to get outside for a day of backyard nature excursions and bravery, but there's one problem: He's still a house cat with no instincts for nature. Like many of today's kids, Nature Cat is eager and enthusiastic about outside activities, but is at times intimidated by them. With the help of his animal friends, Nature Cat embarks on action-packed adventures that include exciting missions full of nature investigation, "aha" discovery moments and humor, all while inspiring children to go outside and "play the show."
Chris and Martin, off to explore mountain bio-zones of Goat Mountain, bump into Paisley Paver. Paisley reveals her hideous plans for a development dubbed "Asphalt Ascent". The brothers are horrified. Thinking fast, Chris challenges her to a race to the top of Goat Mountain. Whoever gets to the peak first decides the future of the mountain ecosystem. Is there any creature in these steep slopes and dizzying heights who can help Chris to victory? Enter the mountain goat!
Daniels Grr-ific Grandpere - Daniel Tiger is excited to spend the whole day with his grandpa - Grandpere! Whether they're riding on Grandpere's boat, sorting through Grandpere's treasures, or even just relaxing on the sandy shore, they love the special time they have together. Making Mozies with Nana - Daniel Tiger spends the whole day with Jodi and her Nana. Jodi and Nana love the special things they do together, like baking sweet treats and coloring.
It's Neighborhood Market Day and Rosie searches for something to sell, but nothing seems quite right. / Rosie and Javi open a slime store, but realize they don't have enough slime, so they have to make more.
Mia writes a musical about what it's like to have a family with two different cultures for a school project and performs it for Elmo. The first song is about how her dad's family is Jewish and her Papi's family is Cuban. Mia celebrates holidays like Rosh Hashanah and New Year's Eve and has lullabies sung to her in two different languages. For the finale, she shares how her two cultures come together, like having Shabbat dinners with Cuban food and eating twelve grapes on New Year's Eve. Families can be made of different cultures and there's so much to share!
While Sammy works to plan a surprise Carnaval for his dad, Quique plans a surprise treat for his son. / Raise the curtain - Malik the Magnificent is about to perform a magic trick! (If he can get it to work, that is).
We visit the Henry Ford Museum where we take a guided tour of their car collection. Cars Featured: 1865 Roper Steam Carriage; Ford's 1896 Quadricycle; 1908 Ford Model-T; 1903 Ford Model-A; 1908 Ford Model-S; 1932 Ford; 1901 Sweepstakes; Ford's 999; 1964 Mach IV GT; 1965 Lotus; 1965 Mustang; 1931 Buga 1958 Ford Edsel Presidential Vehicles: - 1950 Eisenhower' Bubbletop; 1961 Lincoln that Kennedy was assassinated by; 1972 Lincoln that Ronald Regan used Presidential Vehicles. 1950 Eisenhower' Bubbletop 1961 Lincoln that Kennedy was assassinated by 1972 Lincoln that Ronald Regan used.
Artichoke farmers reveal why you shouldn't be intimidated by this thorny but delicious crop. Journey up steep terrain in San Diego County to see how farmers grow protea flowers for bouquets. Follow along as we cook up a sweet Caramel Apple Crisp. Meet Georgia farmers supplying "imperfect" produce to the Atlanta Community Food Bank.
Guest: Christine Benz, Director of Personal Finance and Retirement Planning, Morningstar. On this week's Consuelo Mack WealthTrack: Morningstar's retirement guru Christine Benz discusses the often overlooked non-financial aspects of retirement planning in Part 1 of our interview on her new book, How to Retire: 20 Lessons for a Happy, Successful, and Wealthy Retirement.
In "Freedom of Speech, Part 2," Burt takes a look at the history of our right to be heard. The right to Freedom of Speech is not very valuable if you can't be heard. In this program, we discover who controls the distribution of what we say and what we can do to protect that right.
Join the ten contestants for their first challenge: creating a dish that expresses their unique story and talents. Next, they put their original spin on regional dishes and ingredients, and BBQ chicken and Korean tacos are on the menu.
"Sing Me a Lullaby" Spanning 14 years and two continents, a daughter searches for her mother's birth parents in Taiwan, unraveling complex tensions between love and sacrifice. "A Broken House" Mohamad Hafez received a one-way ticket to the United States. Missing his homeland, he decided to create a stand-in. A story of love, loss and creating pathways home. "Joychild" A young child tells their mother "I'm not a girl" for the first time.
FIRST AVENUE: CLOSER TO THE STARS dives deep into the true story of the legendary Minneapolis nightclub that launched the careers of local bands such as Husker Du, the Replacements, Semisonic, Soul Asylum and more. In addition to conversations with the founder and former and current club staff and DJs, the hour-long documentary features interviews with: Lori Barbero (Babes in Toyland), Tommy Stinson (The Replacements), Greg Norton (Husker Du), David Pirner (Soul Asylum), Craig Finn (The Hold Steady), and Sean "Slug" Daley (Atmosphere). Archival photos and footage throughout the film showcase the array of musicians and bands that have played the hallowed club, including Joe Cocker, The Ramones, Tina Turner, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Metallica and Lizzo. From the days of Woodstock, through disco, punk and hip-hop, this affectionately nicknamed "pirate ship that goes nowhere" has weathered the storm - just barely - and become a part of music history.
Explore the revolutionary engineering behind Paris's iconic landmark. Completed in 1889, the iron tower smashed the record for the tallest structure on Earth, ushering in a new age of global construction that reached for the skies.
The Wizards of Winter, Part 2.
ANDREW FARRISS is one of Australia's greatest songwriters and a co-founder and main songwriter for the multi-award-winning band INXS. Andrew has spent time writing in Nashville and Australia for the last 10 years, before pursuing a solo career. His new EP is The Love Makes The World. FORTUNATE ONES is a Canadian indie folk duo from St. John's, Newfoundland, consisting of Andrew James O'Brien and Catherine Allan. Both sing lead vocals, while James plays guitar, and Catherine plays accordion and keyboards. They will be performing songs for their latest album That Was You and Me. WoodSongs Kid: Kyle Yang is a 13-year-old classical pianist.
In the last store in a defunct shopping mall, 91-year-old Sonia Warshawski-great-grandmother, businesswoman, and Holocaust survivor-runs the tailor shop she's owned for more than thirty years. But when she's served an eviction notice, the specter of retirement prompts Sonia to revisit her harrowing past as a refugee and witness to genocide. A poignant story of generational trauma and healing, BIG SONIA also offers a laugh-out-loud-funny portrait of the power of love to triumph over bigotry, and the power of truth-telling to heal us all.
Fly With Me is a story about new frontiers for working women and the constraints of traditional notions of femininity. It's about both exploitation and activism, and pitched battles within the courtrooms of the United States. Maligned as feminist sellouts and sluts, stewardesses, as they were called, knew different: They were on the frontlines of a battle to assert gender equality and transform the workplace. Fly With Me will rely on firsthand witness accounts, personal stories, and a rich and extensive archive to tell a lively, fun and important but neglected history of the women who, while flying the world, changed it.
PASSAGE: Families traverse tradition and memory in marking new phases of life. SHIRAMPARI: LEGACIES OF THE RIVER: Set in the heart of the Amazon, a young Asheninka boy must face his fears and catch a giant catfish, signaling his journey into manhood. BOAT PEOPLE: Thao recounts the story of her family's escape through the metaphorical lens of her fascination with ants.
A South African beauty queen faces an identity crisis upon learning she's born genetically male. Her path crosses with an intersex activist as they navigate a common journey marked by society's stigma and inner struggles in a male-female world.