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“The Hillbilly Shakespeare” (1945 – 1953)
Meet the country stars of post-war America, including the Hillbilly Shakespeare.
“The Hillbilly Shakespeare” (1945 – 1953)
Nashville transforms into Music City as America falls for singing cowboys and Texas Swing.
“Hard Times” (1933 – 1945)
September 16, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode
September 16, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode
September 16, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode
So-called “hillbilly music” reaches new listeners and launches its first stars’ careers.
“The Rub” (Beginnings – 1933)
Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage
Explore a versatile Puerto Rican actor whose work on stage & screen shook the world.
Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage
Condoleezza Rice joins Firing Line to discuss the breakdown of Taliban negotiations.
Condoleezza Rice
Washington Week full episode for Sept. 13, 2019
Recapping the September Democratic debate.
Washington Week full episode for Sept. 13, 2019
The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations
David Rubenstein interviews Brian Roberts.
The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations
Brian Roberts
Animal Babies: First Year on Earth
Join the babies as they venture away from their mothers and out on their own.
Animal Babies: First Year on Earth
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Empire of the Air: The Men Who Made Radio
Against the backdrop of radio’s “Golden Age,” Empire of the Air tells the history of radio
Empire of the Air: The Men Who Made Radio
They came to hear the concert of their lives, but experienced something far more profound.
Woodstock
The rocky planets have similar origins, but only 1 supports life. Was it always this way?
The Planets: Inner Worlds
Jupiter's massive gravitational force has made it a wrecking ball and a protector of Earth
The Planets: Jupiter
Beyond icy worlds of Uranus and Neptune, Pluto dazzles with its mysterious ocean.
The Planets: Ice Worlds
NASA's Cassini reveals the mysteries of Saturn's rings—and new hope for life on a moon.
The Planets: Saturn
Go inside the Apollo 11 spacecraft in this stunning recreation of the first moon landing.
8 Days: To the Moon and Back
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Vietnam: Our Neighbors Stories
Bob fought in Vietnam and led many groups through that country.
Vietnam: Our Neighbors Stories
Bob Wakefield
What happens when people donate instruments but they can't be repaired? Trash? Lamps?
Instruments to Lamps
Hank Cramer & Michelle Cameron
Hank Cramer and Michelle Cameron join Dan Maher, host of Inland Folk for a folk session.
Hank Cramer & Michelle Cameron
Fireside Chat About The Hanford Story
Evolution of the Secret City: Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Hanford.
Fireside Chat About The Hanford Story
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So-called “hillbilly music” reaches new listeners and launches its first stars’ careers.
“The Rub” (Beginnings – 1933)
Nashville transforms into Music City as America falls for singing cowboys and Texas Swing.
“Hard Times” (1933 – 1945)
Country Music: Live at the Ryman Concert
Join a lineup of celebrated artists for a concert celebrating the film by Ken Burns.
Country Music: Live at the Ryman Concert
Shields and Brooks on Democratic debate, Bolton’s departure
Shields and Brooks on Democratic debate, Bolton’s departure
Shields and Brooks on Democratic debate, Bolton’s departure
September 12, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode
September 12, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode
September 12, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode
Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage
Explore a versatile Puerto Rican actor whose work on stage & screen shook the world.
Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage
September 13, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode
September 13, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode
September 13, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode
September 10, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode
September 10, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode
September 10, 2019 - PBS NewsHour full episode
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
Take a comprehensive look at the history, people and worldwide reach of bluegrass music.
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music