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The Poison Squad Provides Food for Thought on American Experience
“One obsessive, determined person can change the world, and he did.” If you care about the purity of the food and beverages you consume, then grab a bottle of Pepto and keep it handy as you watch The Poison Squad, … Continue reading
A Whale of a Tale Debuts on PBS Nature
“The mystic-marked whale remains undecipherable.”—Herman Melville, Moby Dick. If like me, you are captivated by whales and emotionally invested in their health and well-being, you will definitely not want to miss The Whale Detective, a tantalizing bit of personal whale … Continue reading
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Tagged Dr. Joy Reidenberg, Marine Biology, Monterey Bay, NATURE, Nature and Wildlife, PBS, The Whale Detective, Tom Mustill, Whales
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Animal Reunions Tug Heartstrings on Nature Rebroadcast
If you’ve ever doubted that animals are capable of forming enduring bonds with their human friends and caregivers, I urge you not to miss the rebroadcast of Animal Reunions, a 2016 episode of the PBS series, NATURE, airing tonight, Wednesday, … Continue reading
The Ricardos and the Mertzes Together Again for Christmas @CBS
Lucy Ricardo on the streets of Paris? What could go wrong? Thankfully, a lot… and just in case you’ve had your fill of the pre-holiday rat race, you’ll have ample opportunity to trade your seasonal belly aches for belly laughs … Continue reading
Very Ralph Makes Its Stylish Debut on HBO
“I hate fashion. But I had the eye.”—Ralph Lauren. During the Sixties, when most of us were sporting tie-dye shirts and hanging peace symbols around our necks, young Ralph Lifshitz from the Bronx yearned for wider ties and special cut … Continue reading
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Tagged Fashion Design, Fashion Designers, Graydon Carter, HBO, POLO RALPH LAUREN, Ralph Lauren, Susan Lacy, Tyson Beckford, Very Ralph
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Buckle Up for Saudi Women’s Driving School on HBO
“I am used to sitting behind the driver in the back seat.”—Sarah Saleh. Sarah Saleh spent 10 years working the phones in the back office of a Saudi car dealership in the capital city of Riyadh. Now she’s posted out … Continue reading
Who’s Your Daddy? Finding Your Roots Returns on PBS
“I’m feeling connected. These are my people.”—Mia Farrow. Mia Farrow, Angelica Huston and Isabella Rossellini share more than their chosen professions. They are the progeny of Hollywood royalty, and each lost one of their parents at a relatively young age. … Continue reading
16 Hours of Ken Burns’ Country Music on PBS
“Oh, the storm and its fury broke today, crushing hopes that we cherish so dear. Clouds and storms will in time pass away. The sun again will shine bright and clear.”–from the Carter Family’s signature song, “Keep on the Sunny … Continue reading
The Hatfields and McCoys Face Off in The Feud on PBS
“Bloody war in Pike County. The McCoys and Hatfields Doing Their Utmost to Exterminate Each Other.”—The New York Times, January 8, 1888. The Hatfield-McCoy feud has been called “the most famous family conflict in American history.” Yet most of what … Continue reading
