TV Worth Blogging
by David Thiel, Program Director for WILL-TV
An insider's view of public television programming and the issues that help determine what and how you watch
Showcasing PBS - Final Report
As PBS Showcase began to wind down, I had the opportunity to preview many programs that will appear on WILL-TV this fall and beyond. There's a lot to be excited about!
First up were our ongoing weekly series. Here are some of the high points:
Independent Lens will once again bring us fascinating works by indie filmmakers, including "Helvetica," a look at the omnipresent typeface, and "Dinner with the President," a sit-down meal with Pakistani leader Pervez Musharraf.
Nature's offerings will include "Cats vs. Dogs," about the very real differences between "cat people" and "dog people," and "American Eagle," a beautiful look at our national bird, recently removed from the endangered species list.
Frontline will, as it does for every Presidential election, present its in-depth examination of the two prime contenders,"The Choice." "Heat" will take on the political and social challenges of global climate change.
The American Experience will profile Robert Oppenheimer, father of the atomic bomb. They'll also tell the histories of "The Polio Crusade" and "The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln."
Nova will take an archaeological expedition into the earlest days of Judeo-Christian faith in "Digging the Bible," and will follow astronauts on an orbital rescue in "The Last Mission to Hubble."
The highlight of American Masters' new season will be a multipart look at Warner Bros. Studios in "You Must Remember This." They'll also take us into the lives of Louisa May Alcott, Robert Altman, Joan Baez, Jerry Lewis and Garrison Keillor.
Upcoming miniseries and specials include Monarchy, the Royal Family at Work, an insider's look at the British Royal Family, airing this November. Also in November, we'll hear the personal stories of those who have been awarded the Medal of Honor. Producer Michael Wood will explore one of our world's oldest cultures in The Story of India, coming sometime in 2009. Looking for Lincoln, premiering in time for the Lincoln Bicentennial in February 2009, will separate the myth from the man. Make 'Em Laugh will chart the business of comedy in America, with classic clips and new interviews from the country's funniest performers. And coming in Fall 2009, filmmaker Ken Burns will return with another of his epic histories: The National Parks: America's Best Idea.
I hope that you've enjoyed this sneak peek at what's to come. I'll be hitting the road soon, tired...but well-fed.
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