The splashy, colorful Symphonic Metamorphosis was composed for American audiences by the great Paul Hindemith after he fled Nazi Germany in 1940, and it has been a concert favorite ever since. Catchy themes are transformed by the orchestra into constantly changing shapes and colors. Also featured are the romantic masterpiece Les Preludes by Franz Liszt and the exquisitely beautiful Slow Movement composed by the young Anton Webern as a gift to his future wife.
Hosted by country music superstar Mickey Guyton, and featuring inspiring military stories and unforgettable music from Craig Morgan, Christian McBride, Aubrey Logan, and the U.S. Army Field Band. This heartfelt special honors our nation's heroes, past and present, and reminds us of the enduring spirit and unity that their service brings to America.
PLAY explores the intersection of play and artistry, featuring Calder Kamin, Lorena Robletto, Roberto Benavidez, Schroeder Cherry, the Cotsen Children's Library, Chris Green, and the Skirball Cultural Center.
Join award-winning journalists every Friday night in a robust roundtable discussion of the week's major national news stories.
On this episode of America's Forests, host Chuck Leavell continues his journey through Maine, a state with a long and storied relationship with the mighty forests here. He visits conservation organizations that are critical players in keeping woodlands intact. Chuck joins native Wabanaki as they harvest an Ash tree for the long tradition of basketmaking. He learns about what it takes to become a certified master logger. Chuck finishes up at the Vic Firth drumstick factory where he makes the signature Charlie Watts stick.
Hosted by country music superstar Mickey Guyton, and featuring inspiring military stories and unforgettable music from Craig Morgan, Christian McBride, Aubrey Logan, and the U.S. Army Field Band. This heartfelt special honors our nation's heroes, past and present, and reminds us of the enduring spirit and unity that their service brings to America.
PLAY explores the intersection of play and artistry, featuring Calder Kamin, Lorena Robletto, Roberto Benavidez, Schroeder Cherry, the Cotsen Children's Library, Chris Green, and the Skirball Cultural Center.
After having a disagreement, Olive and Ari learn about how nature works together, which helps them resolve their issue. / The kids learn the importance of meadows and make their own in Elinor's backyard.
Tamir is leaving for robotics camp and needs to find a way to keep the garden watered while he's away. First, Slimey tries pouring a bucket of water from a helicopter, but he can only pour a little at a time. Then, Tamir comes up with the idea of putting watering cans on a clothesline but can't think of a way to fill them back up with water. A porcupine walks by and accidentally sits on a water bottle. That gives Tamir the idea to make a sprinkler with a bottle, hose, and some tape. But the sprinkler can't be moved around! Just then, Tamir gets another idea and asks the porcupine to sit on an old hose to poke holes and places the hose through the planters to make a drip irrigation system. It works! Tamir didn't give up and now the flowers, fruits, and veggies in the community garden can have plenty of sunlight, soil, and water.
When a rogue wave crashes into the Tortuga, the Wild Kratts get separated. Jimmy and Aviva end up on rafts in the middle of the ocean. Koki is trapped on a sinking Tortuga. While Chris and Martin end up on two islands. Chris is alone on his island, but Martin isn't. He soon discovers a creature friend - a Puffin! Martin begins to devise a plan to use the powers of this little bird to get off the island and rescue his friends. Science Concept : Adaptation.
When Daniel goes on a walk with his family on an ordinary day, they find all kinds of surprises along the way!/After surprising Jodi with a heart-shaped rock, Daniel and his Dad surprise other neighbors with their colorful rock drawings.
Mister Rogers visits with his friend and Neighbor Mr. McFeely. They go to Betty Aberlin's house to watch Betty's friend, Mary Jo Barron, teach a group of children some games and songs. In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, a flying turkey delivers a message to Lady Elaine Fairchilde and Robert Troll.
When Trini's giant pumpkin crashes on the ground, she can no longer enter it into the state fair competition. Molly and Tooey cheer her up by finding something new to do with the pumpkins - turn them into pumpkin boats! / When Molly and Tooey find a stowaway baby fox in their sled bag, they want to reunite it with its mom. But, after misidentifying some tracks in the snow, Molly fears they may be mistakenly bringing the fox to the home of a lynx instead - its predator!
Lyla and Everett design a waffle costume for Stu, but they'll need to change it to withstand the elements like wind and pigeons! / Lyla creates an original game to reignite everyone's interest in family game night.
When Alma is consumed with her starring role in a musical, she doesn't understand why her friends aren't happy for her. / Alma helps Harper feel at home during a playdate at the Rivera house.
Zadie and Malik hope a cape, mask, and super strength gloves will help Zeke overcome his fear of riding a two-wheeler. / The Wombats are invited to the Fishmans' Fish Shower. But what sort of gift should they create?
Hacker becomes a good guy! Can this possibly be true? A new, reformed Hacker runs for election against Motherboard, claiming to have done five good deeds, and promising to turn over a new leaf. Can the kids find a counter example that proves Hacker is lying -- or will he be elected the new ruler of cyberspace? Guest voice: Al Roker as "Sam Vander Rom." The Big Idea: When people use words like always, never, all, or none to claim something is true, be suspicious! Such claims are often false, and you need only a single counter example to disprove them. Math Topic: Counter Examples NCTM Link: Reasoning & Proof.
Frances Palmer, renowned ceramicist, avid gardener and photographer, selects flowers from her extensive cutting gardens to pair with her creations of functional vessels made of white porcelain, terracotta, stoneware and earthenware. She captures these stunning compositions with photography for her socials. Long hours in the garden and studio create posture issues, which she learns how to correct.
Gridiron Glory is a weekly 30-minute sports show that airs highlights of high school football games from Southeastern Ohio. The program began in 1999, and airs every Friday night at 11:30 pm with repeats on Saturday morning at 11:30 am during the high school football season.
Test Cook Morgan Bolling and host Bridget Lancaster head outside to make North Carolina Barbecue Pork. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares our recommended fire pits for cooking. Test Cook Carmen Dongo makes host Julia Collin Davison Lemonade with Honey.
Test cook Dan Souza grills host Bridget Lancaster Peruvian Pollo a la Brasa (Peruvian Grill-Roasted Chicken). Equipment expert Adam Ried reviews countertop ice makers. Test cook Lan Lam makes host Julia Collin Davison Malaysian Grilled Chicken Satay.
How do you get the most out of your garden? In this episode, we share tips for achieving a truly abundant harvest and answer some of the tough harvesting and preserving questions that every gardener faces. Along the way, we'll meet a gardener whose picture-perfect homegrown fruits and vegetables actually live forever- on film- in the pages of Cooking Light magazine!
In this episode, Angela Huffman showcases a fabulous pattern from Shannon Arnstein, called Dancing Leaves. The delicate patchwork-a play on the Pineapple block-is made easier with foundation piecing, so prepare to dig into the essentials of that powerful technique! Angela also walks you through the extraordinary changes that occur when you change up a quilt block's orientation.
Use your serger for more than finishing fabric edges. Take the lead from Nancy and serger pro Pam Mahshie to get your serging skills up to speed! Learn the basics, and get the confidence to gather, add puffing or textures, and serge on ribbon trim with ease. You'll be surprised as you learn new-age serging techniques for your projects.
Join host Leslie Mueller at one of the most stunning locations in Manhattan. The Morgan Library and Museum was once the home of the gilded age financier J.P. Morgan. Leslie visits his personal office and the stunning library filled with rare books, then views a very special exhibition filled with illuminated manuscripts, drawings, manuscripts, archeological artifacts and even a rarest of rare, Gutenberg Bible. Then she goes behind-the-scenes to see how fragile artifacts are lovingly cared for by experienced staff members.
Soft snowy trees and shrubs of winter; Bob Ross paints this masterpiece inside a dome-like shape on the canvas.
Join Host/Producer Roberto Mighty at historic Laurel Hill and bucolic West Laurel Hill cemeteries near Philadelphia. Laurel Hill is America's second major rural garden cemetery, on bluffs overlooking the scenic Schuylkill river. We explore the famed Medallion Garden. Interments include jazz saxophonist Grover Washington, Jr., Civil War General George Meade, and inventor Martha Coston.
Steve shows you how to build a sand box, perfect for the young knight.
These two projects help you unlock the capabilities of your router. Tackle essential joinery details. Also, use your router to create crisp, accurate miters.
Country music legend Vince Gill gives Tommy a tour of his favorite spots in Nashville. At the project house, kitchen island legs are fashioned from recycled cedar posts and exterior paint colors are selected.
Ask This Old House travels across the country to help homeowners tackle everyday home improvement projects. For 20 seasons, our expert contractors have revealed tricks-of-the-trade while working alongside homeowners to solve each problem.
Langdon and Wil Reid, sons of Don and Harold Reid, of the legendary Statler Brothers, pay tribute to their roots and honor the legacy of their fathers with heartfelt renditions of hits including "I'll Go to My Grave Loving You," "The Class of '57" and more. Hosted by award-winning Grand Ole Opry Announcer Bill Cody, the program finds the cousins adding their touch to these musical gems, showcasing their signature talents and continuing the family tradition of Statler Made tight harmonies and energetic arrangements.
This Lawrence Welk Show from 1966 is a salute to Kathy Lennon and what better host than Kathy herself, sharing her interesting family history and her collection of antiques. The cast opens the program with "A Pretty Girl is Like a Melody" and Kathy follows with "Secret Love". The Lennon Sisters sing "Blue Moon" and Arthur Duncan dances to "Give My Regards to Broadway".
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the family secrets of journalist Gayle King, film director Jordan Peele, and comedian Issa Rae, introducing them to ancestors who raise profound questions about the shape and meaning of their family trees.
Diana Rigg, Phyllis Logan and Ainsley Harriott are some of the celebrities that are hitting the Road Trip this season in search of antiques that will win big at auction. Travelling in vintage cars and accompanied by experts, these celebrities traverse Great Britain looking for the most interesting, unique and valuable treasures.
Revel in an unforgettable hour with one of country music's biggest stars, Chris Stapleton. The superstar delivers a scorching set of country-rock classics and new gems in a performance for the ages.
Huckleberry Flint started as an old-time string band playing acoustic music on the streets of Eureka, CA. A local band with a penchant for old time and bluegrass but a sound that is better recognized as indie folk rock, Huckleberry Flint has gained a committed fan base since 2003, thanks to their collective mix of originals, reinvented gospel, and traditional and contemporary tunes.
Follow the adventures of the filmmakers behind BIG PACIFIC. This "making of" special explores the highlights and challenges of wildlife filmmaking.
Follow actress Kristin Scott Thomas as she pieces together a lost chapter of her family history, learning how her grandfather, a Royal Navy officer, saved thousands at Dunkirk and survived some of World War II's most devastating battles.
Follow actress Carey Mulligan as she travels to Japan to learn about her grandfather's experience as a British naval officer during World War II, including the Kamikaze attack he survived, and the extent of the devastation he witnessed.
It's David's 17th birthday, and he's trying to do anything he can to look older because he has a crush on Sally Patterson, a girl who is only interested in older men. Director: Ozzie Nelson Writers: Ozzie Nelson Starring the Nelson's as themselves. Initially broadcast October 23, 1953. The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet stars the real-life Nelson family. After a long run on radio, the show was brought to television, where it continued its success, initially running simultaneously on radio and television. The series stars Ozzie Nelson and his wife, singer Harriet Nelson, and their young sons, David and Eric "Ricky" Nelson. Don DeFore had a recurring role as the Nelsons' friendly neighbor "Thorny".
Rick, serving as the best man at a wedding, is embarrassed by the attention he receives from the maid-of-honor, because he's not attracted to her at all. Director: Ozzie Nelson Writers: Ozzie Nelson, Don Nelson Starring the Nelson's as themselves. Initially broadcast September 27, 1962. The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet stars the real-life Nelson family. After a long run on radio, the show was brought to television, where it continued its success, initially running simultaneously on radio and television. The series stars Ozzie Nelson and his wife, singer Harriet Nelson, and their young sons, David and Eric "Ricky" Nelson. Don DeFore had a recurring role as the Nelsons' friendly neighbor "Thorny".
1950. Experiences of two Air Force sergeants during the 1948 Berlin Airlift. Montgomery Clift, Paul Douglas, Cornell Borchers.
Lonesome River Band.
Langdon and Wil Reid, sons of Don and Harold Reid, of the legendary Statler Brothers, pay tribute to their roots and honor the legacy of their fathers with heartfelt renditions of hits including "I'll Go to My Grave Loving You," "The Class of '57" and more. Hosted by award-winning Grand Ole Opry Announcer Bill Cody, the program finds the cousins adding their touch to these musical gems, showcasing their signature talents and continuing the family tradition of Statler Made tight harmonies and energetic arrangements.
Sunny War is a prodigious guitar player and lyricist whose songs touch on everything from police violence to alcoholism to love (found and lost). As a woman whose youth was spent attending protests, often homeless, and busking on city streets and Venice Beach, she finds relief in taking action. Sunny founded the Los Angeles chapter of the nonprofit Food Not Bombs.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals the immigrant roots of actors Tony Shalhoub and Christopher Meloni, introducing ancestors who came to America to build a better life.
Traveling in classic cars in Kent, "Downton Abbey" Phyllis Logan visits the impressive collection of a controversial conservationist, while "Pirates of The Caribbean" Kevin McNally reveals just how much he knows about the universe.
Country music legend Vince Gill gives Tommy a tour of his favorite spots in Nashville. At the project house, kitchen island legs are fashioned from recycled cedar posts and exterior paint colors are selected.
Ask This Old House travels across the country to help homeowners tackle everyday home improvement projects. For 20 seasons, our expert contractors have revealed tricks-of-the-trade while working alongside homeowners to solve each problem.
Energy transition will cost trillions of dollars. How will we invest in our energy future?
Brian Gaudio and Drew Brisley founded Module, a company that builds customizable, energy efficient Modular homes. Brian had a dream of combating the housing crisis with qualitycontrolled housing built in a fraction of the time of traditional construction. With Module, Brian and Drew are seeing that vision come to life.
Join poet Edward Hirsch, host Elisa New, NBA players Shaquille O'Neal, Pau Gasol, and Shane Battier, and a group of pick-up basketball players as they read Hirsch's "Fast Break" and use basketball to understand poetry - and poetry to understand the game of basketball.
Around 1400, Europe rediscovered the aesthetics of ancient Greece and Rome. This rebirth of classical culture showed itself in the statues, paintings, and architecture of Florence, then spread to Spain, Holland, Germany, and beyond. The Renaissance-from art-loving popes to Leonardo's Mona Lisa and Michelangelo's David-celebrated humanism and revolutionized how we think about our world.
Lynne Olson is the New York Times Bestselling author of nine books of history. Empress of the Nile is the story of a strong-willed Egyptologist, the young French woman Christiane Desroches-Nobelcourt, who was responsible for the greatest archaeological rescue in history.
Join historian John Monsky, conductor Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops for a Veterans Day tribute to remember in THE EYES OF THE WORLD: FROM D-DAY TO VE DAY. In an unforgettable event from Boston's Symphony Hall, Monsky takes viewers on a breathtaking and suspenseful journey through the events of D-Day, the liberation of Paris, the Battle of the Bulge, and the Allied advance into Germany. Broadway stars join Monsky and the Boston Pops on stage to tell the dramatic story of World War II's final months in Europe through a stirring mix of music and personal stories. The show centers around the images, reportage and revealing firsthand accounts of four wartime correspondents: Ernest Hemingway, Robert Capa, Voguemodel-turned-photojournalist Lee Miller and a young soldier named Jerry, later revealed as a famous author. Their rare photographs and the stories they crafted bring history to life and illuminate the bravery and sacrifices of the men and women who served in World War II.
Across Native America, warrior traditions support incredible athletes and connect people to combat, games, and glory. Celebrate and honor the men and women who live and breathe this legacy today.
It's David's 17th birthday, and he's trying to do anything he can to look older because he has a crush on Sally Patterson, a girl who is only interested in older men. Director: Ozzie Nelson Writers: Ozzie Nelson Starring the Nelson's as themselves. Initially broadcast October 23, 1953. The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet stars the real-life Nelson family. After a long run on radio, the show was brought to television, where it continued its success, initially running simultaneously on radio and television. The series stars Ozzie Nelson and his wife, singer Harriet Nelson, and their young sons, David and Eric "Ricky" Nelson. Don DeFore had a recurring role as the Nelsons' friendly neighbor "Thorny".
Rick, serving as the best man at a wedding, is embarrassed by the attention he receives from the maid-of-honor, because he's not attracted to her at all. Director: Ozzie Nelson Writers: Ozzie Nelson, Don Nelson Starring the Nelson's as themselves. Initially broadcast September 27, 1962. The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet stars the real-life Nelson family. After a long run on radio, the show was brought to television, where it continued its success, initially running simultaneously on radio and television. The series stars Ozzie Nelson and his wife, singer Harriet Nelson, and their young sons, David and Eric "Ricky" Nelson. Don DeFore had a recurring role as the Nelsons' friendly neighbor "Thorny".
Examine an ancient civilization unlike any other, that of the Indus Valley. Rather than imposing order through war or religion, it relied on the free flow of trade. The exchange of goods promoted wealth, co-operation and trust.
Are you in control of your brain, or is your brain controlling you? Dive into the latest research on the subconscious with neuroscientist Heather Berlin to see what's really driving the decisions you make.
Dial in to the fascinating history of the smartphone, from its roots in Morse Code to 2007, when Apple unveiled the first-ever iPhone. Plus, see how the next generation of smartphones will allow us to communicate through them just by thinking.
Across Native America, warrior traditions support incredible athletes and connect people to combat, games, and glory. Celebrate and honor the men and women who live and breathe this legacy today.
RHONDA VINCENT and the RAGE have been awarded a Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album, IBMA Entertainer of the Year in 2001, IBMA Song of the Year in 2004, and an unprecedented seven consecutive IBMA Female Vocalist of the Year awards from 2000-2006. WoodSongs Kid: Jackson Harris is a 14-year-old guitarist who originally started playing dobro when he was 8 years old. He's visiting form Tennessee.
TIME HAS MANY VOICES is the untold story of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe of the San Francisco Bay area. Decimated by Spanish colonizers in the late 1700s, an Ohlone village is rediscovered through cutting edge archeology, revealing surprising details about the life ways of pre-contact ancestors. Now, modern day members of the Muwekma Ohlone are honoring their past with these findings, laying claim to their existence, and paving the way for their future.
SEARCHING FOR SEQUOYAH spans two countries and three Cherokee nations, leading viewers on a journey through the life and death of Sequoyah. This hour-long documentary allows viewers to learn more about Sequoyah through the written language he created for the Cherokee people, interviews with his descendants, cave writings depictions, and more.
From 1907 until his death more than 50 years later, ethnologist John Peabody Harrington crisscrossed the U.S., chasing the voices of the last speakers of Native America's dying languages. Moving from one tribal community to the next, he collaborated with the last speakers to document every finite detail before their languages were lost forever. CHASING VOICES chronicles Harrington's work and traces the impact of his exhaustive research on Native communities working to restore the language of their ancestors.
PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett co-anchor.
Christiane Amanpour leads wide-ranging, in-depth conversations with global thought leaders and cultural influencers on the issues and trends impacting the world each day, from politics, business and technology to arts, science and sports.
Earl, Craig and magazine editor Dave Dibenidetto get a left-of-center look into the Asheville food and farm scene by spending the day on the Farm Heritage trail. They meet the folks running heritage and family owned farms that help to bridge the urban / rural divide. We learn the ways in which we're all connected, because everyone is downstream from someone.
Charleston has many diverse communities. We get introduced to some Jewish, Gullah and LGBTQ+ activists who have pushed for recognition of their influence in the city's history, arts and cultural scene.
In "All for Change," Whitney connects with guests who turned personal struggles into community change. From a holocaust survivor to anti-bullying author hear stories of moving the dial forward.
Consuelo Mack WealthTrack is a weekly half hour series devoted to providing trustworthy, understandable advice about how to build and protect wealth over the long-term. One of the most experienced business journalists in television, Consuelo Mack consistently attracts experts at the highest levels, bringing the best minds in the business to explore building and protecting long-term wealth. Wide-ranging topics -- including green investing, alternative energy, and insurance -- cover all the investments viewers care about: stocks, bonds real estate, art and collectibles. Every episode ends with a personal finance Action Point to help viewers manage their financial lives.
This weekly news analysis program is the only woman-centered national news/talk show on television. Dedicated to the premise that women of all ethnic backgrounds and political persuasions are an important part of the national dialogues, the series provides a platform for the multifaceted views of involved, informed women journalists and commentators. Topics range from women's health to family issues to women in the workplace, the environment, women in finance and education.
Join award-winning journalists every Friday night in a robust roundtable discussion of the week's major national news stories.
TIME HAS MANY VOICES is the untold story of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe of the San Francisco Bay area. Decimated by Spanish colonizers in the late 1700s, an Ohlone village is rediscovered through cutting edge archeology, revealing surprising details about the life ways of pre-contact ancestors. Now, modern day members of the Muwekma Ohlone are honoring their past with these findings, laying claim to their existence, and paving the way for their future.
SEARCHING FOR SEQUOYAH spans two countries and three Cherokee nations, leading viewers on a journey through the life and death of Sequoyah. This hour-long documentary allows viewers to learn more about Sequoyah through the written language he created for the Cherokee people, interviews with his descendants, cave writings depictions, and more.
From 1907 until his death more than 50 years later, ethnologist John Peabody Harrington crisscrossed the U.S., chasing the voices of the last speakers of Native America's dying languages. Moving from one tribal community to the next, he collaborated with the last speakers to document every finite detail before their languages were lost forever. CHASING VOICES chronicles Harrington's work and traces the impact of his exhaustive research on Native communities working to restore the language of their ancestors.
Consuelo Mack WealthTrack is a weekly half hour series devoted to providing trustworthy, understandable advice about how to build and protect wealth over the long-term. One of the most experienced business journalists in television, Consuelo Mack consistently attracts experts at the highest levels, bringing the best minds in the business to explore building and protecting long-term wealth. Wide-ranging topics -- including green investing, alternative energy, and insurance -- cover all the investments viewers care about: stocks, bonds real estate, art and collectibles. Every episode ends with a personal finance Action Point to help viewers manage their financial lives.
In "All for Change," Whitney connects with guests who turned personal struggles into community change. From a holocaust survivor to anti-bullying author hear stories of moving the dial forward.
Fifteen units of Maine soldiers - infantry, artillery, and cavalry, were all part of the Union army at Gettysburg. Their contributions were heroic and vital. What they did when they were called upon helped determine the battle and, ultimately, the Civil War.
Since the earliest days of the Republic, African Americans have been part of the nation's fighting force and fought to defend the very freedoms they could not enjoy as citizens. TWO WARS: THE ROAD TO INTEGRATION is a half-hour program documenting the tremendous endeavor to integrate the U.S. Armed Forces and what that meant for Black service members and their families. In 1948, President Truman signed Executive Order 9981, integrating the U.S. Armed Forces. TWO WARS features interviews with historians, veterans and family members who trace the journey taken by Black service members before and after integration.
Narrated by actress Jane Lynch, HER WAR, HER STORY: WORLD WAR II tells the stories of more than two dozen women's experiences during the war. From members of the U.S. Women's Army Corps to the civilian witnesses to the war in Europe, this hour-long film shows how women were equal to men in patriotism, service and steadfastness in critical moments. Interviewees featured in the film include: U.S. Navy codebreaker Julia Parsons; Women's Army Corps MP Lucia Amat; Alba Thompson, aide to General Douglas MacArthur; U.S. Army 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion members Anna Mae Robertson and Deloris Ruddock; Auschwitz survivor Anna Arbeiter; Blitz witness Gwendoline Patrino; and Cecile Pasquette Osmont, who lived behind Utah Beach on D-Day; among others.
After discovering an archive detailing the horrifying journey of his grandfather as an American POW during World War II, a young man from Wyoming sets out 75 years later to retrace his footsteps across Germany on bicycle, piecing together an untold story in an effort to understand the man who helped raise him.
In 1943, a team of Oklahoma roughnecks were sent on a top-secret mission to Sherwood Forest to drill for oil a mission that saved Britain and the entire world from collapsing to Hitler's 3rd Reich.
Narrated by actor Kyle Chandler (Friday Night Lights, Bloodline), PELELIU: WWII's MOST WELL-PRESERVED BATTLEFIELD explores the impact that World War II had on a small island in the Palau archipelago in Micronesia. The remote island of Peleliu is considered the most well-preserved battlefield in the world - a living testament to one of the Marines' most bitter and eye-opening fights in World War II. Because it is illegal to remove any relic from the island, the battlefield remains almost as it was when the fight here ended in the fall of 1944. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Marine and Army battle, which was supposed to last three days but instead took 72 days of hard fighting to eliminate the Japanese from 500 caves on the island. While the film focuses on the island today, viewers also hear from Marines who had to battle on the ridges and in the valleys of Peleliu. It also explores how Cleared Ground Demining, a British organization working on the island today, is attempting to remove any live ordnance remaining from the fight on Peleliu. In just 10 years, the non-profit company has removed more than 60,000 bombs, hand grenades, mines, artillery shells, and other live munitions.
The Flying Tigers were heroic U.S. military pilots who fought in China during World War 2. The "Chinese American Tigers" were young men from "Chinatown" neighborhoods, sent by the Army to China as well. Explore their lives and legacies, and why their stories are now being celebrated again.
Narrated by actor Kevin Bacon, DAD'S SECRET WAR: FRANCE 1944 focuses on two top-secret World War II organizations - the OSS (Office of Strategic Services) and the British SOE (Special Operations Executive) , American and British organizations responsible for silent, unseen, highly classified missions of critical importance to defeating the Nazis. The documentary shares the riveting, true story of an American who joined the British SOE and was parachuted into France with a small team just after D-Day to organize the French Resistance into a cohesive army. The mission was to stop Germany's most feared troops from reaching Normandy in the days after the D-Day landings of June 6, 1944. While missions such as this were classified as "Top Secret" by the American OSS and "Most, Most Secret" by Britain's SOE, some records were partially declassified in 1998, revealing the collective courage, risks, failures, and successes of the brave men and women who volunteered to be secret agents.
Venture to the Pacific Northwest to capture the stories of ongoing traditions and perseverance of its original inhabitants. For the tribes of this region, water is life. The rivers that crisscross this land were the highways for trade and fresh water grocery stores for thousands of years. Today, tribes celebrate their cultures by participating in a yearly canoe journey, an opportunity for people to gather and travel to all the places their ancestors once inhabited. From totem poles, to language preservation to traditional crafts, host Chris Eyre (Cheyenne Arapaho) discovers the wilds of the North.
Discover the cosmological secrets behind America's ancient cities. Scientists explore some of the world's largest pyramids and 3D-scan a lost city of monumental mounds on the Mississippi River; native elders reveal ancient powers of the sky.
Discover how resistance, survival and revival are revealed through an empire of horse-mounted Comanche warriors, secret messages encoded in Aztec manuscript and a grass bridge in the Andes that spans mountains and centuries of time.
A viral joke video catapults Hayden Pedigo - a 24-year-old artist and musician in Amarillo, TX - into the spotlight and prompts him to make a surprise bid for city council. With his goal of upending the status quo and ousting corrupt incumbent politicians, KID CANDIDATE follows Pedigo's unorthodox campaign while unpacking issues of race, income inequality and gentrification in small-town America.
A Native American girl from an isolated Blackfeet reservation uses her basketball skills as a ticket to a college education and the opportunity to give back to her people. Her chief described her as "a warrior."
Husband and wife duo Michael Trotter, Jr. and Tanya Trotter's lionhearted sonic blend of soul and R&B ignites the Analog stage with a set that brings together their biggest songs, including "Lover's Game" and "Ain't No Harm in Me," mixed in with classics like "Proud Mary" and "Respect" as well as a gospel medley.
With a specially milled lumber, the BABY MAKES 3 team helps the parents lay out a pattern for the accent wall. They open the room up for access with a Dutch door, then show parents how to anchor furniture to the wall for child safety. Camping comes inside when they add a play tent in the nursery for baby.
Pears got their start in Oregon back in 1847 when an Iowa native brought the fruit to the region. In 2005, the Oregon legislature named the pear the state fruit as Oregon's climate and soil allow pears of many varieties to thrive. Capri visits an orchard owned by a Japanese American family whose founders were held captive in an internment camp during WWII and she learns different ways pears can be prepared.
Colleen, her husband Greg, their daughter Dunovan, and their family friends are off on another adventure... This time, in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico! Join the family on this unforgettable getaway as they go on an adventurous ATV ride across the longest, vehicle-compatible suspension bridge in the world, admiring the stunning terrain of Mexico and enjoying a dip in the El Salto Waterfall along the way! They'll also go on a taco tour to explore the delicious local cuisine, and take part in a cooking class where they'll learn how to make a multiple-course meal themselves. With all the natural beauty in Puerto Vallarta, they can't miss visiting their famous Botanical Gardens. Of course, their trip wouldn't be complete without snorkeling in the warm waters and basking in the sun, all while soaking up this diverse culture.
18th century taverns provided much more than a meal and a place to sleep - they were the catalyst for a city's growth. Chef Staib joins the team at Dill's Tavern to discover the roots of Dillsburg, Pennsylvania and prepare recipes such as roast mutton, sausage cassoulet, and more.
As a professional basketball coach, Jim Cleamons has lived a nomad's life. He and his family have moved over a dozen times in the last 25 years but are finally ready to settle down in Columbus, Ohio. Matt and his team help them go through boxes of memories, finding long-lost family keepsakes and one-of-a-kind sports memorabilia.
Hosted by country music superstar Mickey Guyton, and featuring inspiring military stories and unforgettable music from Craig Morgan, Christian McBride, Aubrey Logan, and the U.S. Army Field Band. This heartfelt special honors our nation's heroes, past and present, and reminds us of the enduring spirit and unity that their service brings to America.
The FOLK AMERICANA ROOTS HALL OF FAME: INAUGURAL INDUCTION CEREMONY invites viewers to come along for a journey into the heart and soul of American folk music. Welcoming the first class of inductees into the hall, this hour-long special captures the essence of a genre deeply rooted in tradition yet constantly evolving. Step into the intimate setting of this first annual celebration, where icons and legends of folk music gather to share their stories and melodies. At the forefront are luminaries such as Joan Baez, Emmylou Harris, Noel Paul Stookey and Peter Yarrow from Peter, Paul and Mary, Tom Rush, Livingston Taylor, and many more.
Learn how a real estate advertisement erected in 1923 became an international symbol of fame, fortune, and the American dream.
Lyla and Luke playfully create and act out variations on a fairy tale. / Lyla, Louis, and Stu explore the neighborhood to track down a lost package.
What's in a name? A lot of hurt feelings, sometimes. At least that's what D.W. and Arthur discover when their efforts to insult each other get out of control. In part two, Arthur, Brain, and Binky find a key -- but a key to what? The city? A new sports car? And which of them will get to keep whatever fabulous thing they find? When they decide to split it 50-50-50 the trouble really begins.
Skip Day - When Olive catches a case of The Skips and goes missing, rookie agent Otto must solve his first case by himself. Curriculum: Counting and cardinality; counting by threes; pattern recognition. The Great Grinaldi - Otto rushes to finish a case so he can see his favorite magician, The Great Grinaldi, perform. Curriculum: Fractions.
The Trouble with Centigurps - When Otto accidentally releases 100 small furry creatures in headquarters, he recruits Oscar to help get them back before Ms. O finds out. Curriculum: Counting and cardinality; counting by 2's, 5's and 10's to 100. Totally Odd Squad - In a flashback episode, Ms. O tells the story of how she defeated a villain called the Patternista back when she was an agent. Curriculum: Pattern recognition.
When Koki and Jimmy get stranded in the desert, Aviva and the Kratt Brothers must rely on the eyes and ears of the Elf owl to help find their friends in the harsh habitat.
After the Tortuga crash lands in the Sonoran Desert, Koki discovers that the Tellurium crystals have run out of power and they need a new supply. Martin and Chris volunteer to go out in the desert to find this important source of energy and discover more than they were expecting!
Lyla and Luke playfully create and act out variations on a fairy tale. / Lyla, Louis, and Stu explore the neighborhood to track down a lost package.
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."
When Trini's giant pumpkin crashes on the ground, she can no longer enter it into the state fair competition. Molly and Tooey cheer her up by finding something new to do with the pumpkins - turn them into pumpkin boats! / When Molly and Tooey find a stowaway baby fox in their sled bag, they want to reunite it with its mom. But, after misidentifying some tracks in the snow, Molly fears they may be mistakenly bringing the fox to the home of a lynx instead - its predator!
AJ invents "The Lacer Racer," a shoe-tying car. But, when the car gets out of control, it ties Citytown into knots. How can they build a trap to catch it? Curriculum: A solution can be found by using an engineering design process: What's the problem, what can we try, build, test, and share? / When the ice cream in Stevie Heat's ice cream cart melts, Sparks' Crew investigates how this could have happened, and what they can do to make sure it doesn't happen again. Curriculum: The sun has warming effects. The effect the sun's heat has can be reduced by making shade.
(topic: Money) - While attempting to rescue Dr. Marbles, the kids and Digit crash land on cybersite Nowhere, along with Hacker, Buzz and Delete. As a result of the crash, Hacker is shrunk, and Buzz and Delete become smart. In a race to rebuild their cybercraft and save Marbles, Digit and the kids learn to trade and barter and eventually create a monetary system. But who will finish first?!! The Big Idea: Instead of trading what you have for what you want, you can make it easy to buy and sell by creating a system where you exchange goods for tokens of different fixed values - money!
In Mexico City, the Circo orchestra gets a bad case of the hiccups, so Carmen finds a Mariachi band to fill in, causing Luna to break into wild dancing! / In Mexico City, Leo, Carmen, and Andy help return a lost cocoa bean to a friend's mother.
Little Lemmings - It's cold outside, but Nick and Sally want to keep playing. Is there a way to stay warm out in the cold? Cat's friend Lars the Lemming will know! He lives in the Wundra-Bundra-Tundra. It's cold out, but with Lars' fur coat, he doesn't even notice! They help Lars find a new home, one where there's more food for him and his family and they discover that he uses the snow to help keep him warm! Back at home the kids wear two winter coats to help them keep warm. But what's even warmer than that, hot chocolate! Keep the Beat - Nick and Sally have been running around the backyard and now their chests are thumpity thumping! The Cat explains that that is their hearts boom boom booming! But why? wonders Sally. A visit to Dr. Giggles will answer that question. By shrinking down super small, they follow Dr. Giggles' directions to follow the path that blood takes, learning about how the heart is a pump. They watch Thing 2's heart beat faster when he runs, and slows down when he stops. With all this running around, their bodies are now making another sound - rumbling tummies!
The Pteranodon kids visit the Jurassic Time Period to meet Apollo Apatosaurus, a huge, long-necked, long-tailed dinosaur who likes adventure. Apollo loves to whip his long tail, and does so as he leads the kids on a pretend adventure to find a hard-to-reach tree with yummy, delicious leaves! Mrs. Pteranodon cleans out the clutter from the family nest and the kids are amazed at the pile of stuff - leaves, flower petals, pieces of wood, and shells. Tiny stops Mom from throwing out all the stuff, determined that she and Buddy, Tiny, and Don will find a use for it all. And, they do- the Pteranodon kids have fun making nature art on the beach using the items from nest!
While camping, Daddy tells the story of the legend of Pinkfoot, a pinkerocious creature with seven toes on her giant feet! To their surprise, Pinkalicious and Peter actually meet Pinkfoot and soon learn a legend can be very different from reality. / Pinkalicious and Peter meet a mossling named Flossie who hears musical sounds in her stream. But when the stream dries up, Flossie becomes sad. Will Pinkalicious and Peter be able to cheer Flossie up?
The Peanut Problem - George Washington Carver's Laboratory. George Washington Carver will have a total of one hundred peanut-based inventions - if Peg and Cat can catch the tiny tricksters who keep swiping them. Primary Content: Counting in the 90s Secondary Content: Counting by 10s. More Adventures of Robin Hood - Sherwood Forest / The Tree / Peg's Neighborhood / The Delaware River / Ancient Egypt. When a greedy Pig shows up next door, Peg and Cat summon Robin Hood to their neighborhood. Primary Content: Greater than, less than Secondary Content: Seconds and minutes.
Tamir is leaving for robotics camp and needs to find a way to keep the garden watered while he's away. First, Slimey tries pouring a bucket of water from a helicopter, but he can only pour a little at a time. Then, Tamir comes up with the idea of putting watering cans on a clothesline but can't think of a way to fill them back up with water. A porcupine walks by and accidentally sits on a water bottle. That gives Tamir the idea to make a sprinkler with a bottle, hose, and some tape. But the sprinkler can't be moved around! Just then, Tamir gets another idea and asks the porcupine to sit on an old hose to poke holes and places the hose through the planters to make a drip irrigation system. It works! Tamir didn't give up and now the flowers, fruits, and veggies in the community garden can have plenty of sunlight, soil, and water.
Milo, Lofty and Lark are very excited when footballer Charlie Cheetah needs his kit cleaning for the big Cup Final. But when they end up playing for the first team, their rivals are soon winning! Can playing to their strengths turn the game around?
It's All Hands on Deck! when Zadie and Malik retrace their steps to locate Zeke's beloved stuffy. / When Zadie messes up Mr. E's shell garden, the key to fixing the pattern is... JunJun's song.
Uh oh! The Wombats accidentally "gift-wrapped" Snout while helping Mr. E. Can they figure out which box he's in? / Zeke misses Snout, who's accompanying Mr. E on a visit to Aunt Ida. Will a postcard from Snout chase away Zeke's blues?
The Class Votes - At school, Daniel and his classmates get to choose their new class pet! Teacher Harriet explains that they can either get a bunny or a turtle. The kids learn what it means to 'vote' and that sometimes it doesn't always turn out your way. Luckily, ALL of the kids find something to love about their new pet, 'Snowball'! The Neighborhood Votes - The Tiger family is going to Clock Factory Park today to hear a big announcement from King Friday. Daniel has to make several choices throughout the day, culminating in one BIG group decision: King Friday announces that the kids can choose one new piece of playground equipment and everyone gets to speak up for what they want by voting!
Daniel Waits for Show and Tell - Daniel is so excited to share a book he made with his class at "show and tell," but he's finding it very difficult to wait. He finds that singing on Trolley, playing during science time and imagining make the waiting much easier! A Night Out at the Restaurant - Daniel and his family are going out to dinner, and Katerina is coming too. Daniel and Katerina have a hard time waiting at the restaurant, but soon learn ways to make the waiting time easier...and even fun!
George's Super Subway Adventure - The Man with the Yellow Hat has two surprises for George today: They're going to the zoo and they're riding the subway! George is so excited to see his first underground train that he hops right on, leaving the Man behind at the subway terminal. After comical mishaps where the two barely miss meeting up and some fun stops along the way, George figures out how to take the train all the way to the zoo, where he patiently waits for his friend to catch up. Well Done, George - A certain muddy monkey needs a bath, but there's no water coming out of the faucet. George and the Man with the Yellow Hat find a broken water pump in their well and head back to the city so George can take that much needed bath. This time when the water stops flowing from the faucet, George takes matters into his own paws and uses his newly acquired knowledge to build a well in their front yard. But can he build a pump to get the water from the ground into his fifth floor bathtub?
For more than 75 years, generations of young children have been charmed by the literary adventures of Curious George. Based on the best-selling Curious George books by Margret and H. A. Rey, the daily series expands George's world to include a host of colorful new characters and original locales, while maintaining the charm of the beloved books. Each half-hour episode includes two animated stories, followed by short live-action pieces showing real kids who are investigating the ideas that George introduces in his stories. The series aims to inspire kids to explore science, math and engineering in the world around them.
Donkey helps Bob Dog play Gameshow Gator's game, "How Does It Feel?" Can he imagine himself in others' places and name their feelings to win the game?/Bob Dog is excited for the Best Ball Fest, but how can he choose just one favorite ball?
Donkey and Panda can't wait for Gameshow Gator's new game. To pass the time, they make up their own game: Acornball!/Donkey and Panda disagree on which toys from the Super Duper Magic Fun Box are fun. Does this mean they can't be friends anymore?
It's the Flower Garden's grand opening, and the kids must spread the news! / After the kids' snow sculptures are ruined, they must find out who did it!
Poor Red wants nothing more than to play with Little Boy Blue, but he keeps running away! The Super Readers venture into the tale of Miss Muffet and meet a spider who is frightening his friend right off her tuffet! The Super Readers help Spider find a better way to approach Miss Muffet, and everyone learns that curds and whey taste better when shared with someone special. Educational Objectives: To learn how to treat a friend, follow the alphabet, practice spelling and use the power to read to change the story.
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.
Inspired by the best-selling kids book series, Ordinary People Change the World, by New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer and illustrator Christopher Eliopoulos, XAVIER RIDDLE AND THE SECRET MUSEUM follows the adventures of Xavier, Yadina and Brad as they tackle everyday problems by doing something extraordinary: traveling back in time to learn from real-life inspirational figures like Marie Curie, Harriet Tubman and Jackie Robinson when they were kids. Each adventure will help young viewers make the connection between the skills that made these historical figures heroes and those same qualities within themselves, helping them discover that they, too, can change the world.
Ever wish you could pause life long enough to figure out the answers to all your problems? Alma can! Follow her adventures in Alma's Way, as she learns to think for herself-making mistakes and decisions and finding solutions along the way!
Molly, Trini, and Vera are excited to plant the community garden with Auntie Midge's Wampanoag friend, Gertie, but the girls keep quarreling and can't get anything done! Will they learn to get along and successfully plant the garden? / After discovering that Grandpa Nat doesn't celebrate Thanksgiving, Molly, Tooey, and Trini learn about the history of the holiday. Motivated to help, the kids work with the community to create a feast that honors the people who came before them.
When the neighborhood garbage truck malfunctions, Lyla and Stu step in to save the day. / Lyla and Louisa take a ride on the city bus and accidentally lose Stu in the process!
Buenas Noches, Vicita - Vicita Molina has lost her favorite book - a lovely South American tale of friendship and courage in the Amazon Jungle. No book means no sleep for Vicita - or for any of the Molinas. Since Vicita knows the story by heart, maybe D.W. and Arthur can help her find a way to re-create it and get the family back to sleep. Prunella Packs It In - Everyone knows that elementary school is way too early to start thinking about college - except for Prunella. Her older sister's anxiety about college is so contagious that Prunella piles on extra-curricular activities to make her more "appealing." Will she crack under the heavy load? Or will she learn to relax and focus on the things that she actually enjoys?
Slow Your Roll - A mysterious villain named The Shadow takes control of the Mobile Unit van. Curriculum: Word Problems, Friction (how to slow a moving object).
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."
Mysteriously, the Tortuga shorts and powers down while the gang is streaming a movie. Koki says it won't be back today. What are they going to do? Chris and Martin announce they can still do streaming - salamander streaming! The rest of the gang wonders, what in the world is salamander streaming? The bros explain that salamander streaming is getting miniaturized and floating down a stream in tiny little boats looking for salamanders, of course! It's a race to find as many salamanders as they can while Koki tries to fix the Tortuga.
Mission to Mars - When Jet and Sydney interrupt Sean doing some training in his backyard to eventually lead a mission to Mars, Jet suggests they just have his mom fly them out to Mars. Is Sean's concern about Martian dust devils legitimate? Curriculum: The next big frontier for human space flight is Mars. We have long range plans to get humans to Mars, but still have not solved some of the challenges, like what human inhabitants will do about the lack of oxygen and water, and the extreme temperatures. Sounds Abound - Sean is trying to work on a science project for Space Troops, but is interrupted by his friends' constant noise. His search for a quiet place to conduct his experiment leads him to the realization that sound is exactly what his experiments needed all along. Curriculum: Sound travels in waves like light or heat, but unlike them, sound travels through vibration. So, in order for sound to travel, there must be something for sound to travel through. Sound can travel through air, water, and solid objects, but not through space.
Nature Cat and his pals realize they've come to the end of their Nature Curiosity List. Meanwhile, Sir Galahad gives himself the title of King and moves into a barren castle and steals pieces of nature to make his castle look more beautiful. Oh no!
The Little Cats join The Cat in the Hat, Fish, Nick and Sally on a fun and frenzied outdoor adventure as they camp, hike and paddle their way to Fish's family reunion!
In the shadows of the night, something is making a mess of the Dingerville ballfield. Can the CyberSquad help to stop it? On earth, Inez is forced to start sharing her room with younger sister, Camila.
In Juneau, Andy and Luna want to tell their story and enlist the help of totem pole artist, and in the process learn about he traditions of the beautiful old art form totem pole carving / In Juneau, Andy wants to experience the beautiful blue light of the Mendenhall Glacier ice caves, but getting there is quite a project.
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.
Inspired by the best-selling kids book series, Ordinary People Change the World, by New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer and illustrator Christopher Eliopoulos, XAVIER RIDDLE AND THE SECRET MUSEUM follows the adventures of Xavier, Yadina and Brad as they tackle everyday problems by doing something extraordinary: traveling back in time to learn from real-life inspirational figures like Marie Curie, Harriet Tubman and Jackie Robinson when they were kids. Each adventure will help young viewers make the connection between the skills that made these historical figures heroes and those same qualities within themselves, helping them discover that they, too, can change the world.
Ever wish you could pause life long enough to figure out the answers to all your problems? Alma can! Follow her adventures in Alma's Way, as she learns to think for herself-making mistakes and decisions and finding solutions along the way!
Molly, Trini, and Vera are excited to plant the community garden with Auntie Midge's Wampanoag friend, Gertie, but the girls keep quarreling and can't get anything done! Will they learn to get along and successfully plant the garden? / After discovering that Grandpa Nat doesn't celebrate Thanksgiving, Molly, Tooey, and Trini learn about the history of the holiday. Motivated to help, the kids work with the community to create a feast that honors the people who came before them.