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Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental IllnessHiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness
PBS, 2022 On Hiatus | Medical, Documentary
3.0


Follow the journeys of more than 20 young Americans from all over the country and all walks of life, who have struggled with thoughts and feelings that have troubled-and, at times-overwhelmed them. Hiding in Plain Sight presents an unstinting look at both the seemingly insurmountable obstacles faced by those who live with mental disorders and the hope that many have found after that storm.


Wild Scandinavia (2023)Wild Scandinavia (2023)
PBS, 2023 Running | Documentary



Our hustling, bustling world fades away the instant you enter the hauntingly beautiful wild spaces of Sweden, Norway and Denmark. Following the seashore, you drift into breathtaking fjords. Pause for spectacular views from the highest coastline in the world. Watch orcas at play and puffins at rest. Moving inland, walk through hushed forests of oak, alder, beech and pine, where lynx and wolves adapt as seasons change. It's a glorious land of icy extremes, from the northern-most active volcano on the surface of the earth, to glaciers and icebergs ... from base-jumpers parachuting off cliffs, to reindeer herders following ancient paths.


Frontline: WorldFrontline: World
PBS, 2007 Cancelled/Ended | Educational, Documentary
4.0


Frontline: World features first person stories that take viewers on adventures around the world. Bringing light to many international issues, this show educates as well as entertains.


Eyes on the PrizeEyes on the Prize
PBS, 1987 Cancelled/Ended | History, Documentary



Eyes on the Prize is an award-winning 14-hour television series produced by Blackside and narrated by Julian Bond. Through contemporary interviews and historical footage, the series covers all of the major events of the civil rights movement from 1954-1985. Series topics range from the Montgomery bus boycott in 1954 to the Voting Rights Act in 1965; from community power in schools to "Black Power" in the streets; from early acts of individual courage through to the flowering of a mass movement and its eventual split into factions. When Eyes on the Prize premiered in 1987, The Los Angeles Times called it "an exhaustive documentary that shouldn't be missed." The series went on to win six Emmys and numerous other awards, including an Academy Award nomination, the George Foster Peabody Award, and the top duPont-Columbia award for excellence in broadcast journalism.


Ghostwriter (2012)Ghostwriter (2012)
PBS, 1992 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, Family, Mystery, Fantasy



Ghostwriter was the story of a group of New York City kids, brought together by the spiritual being known as "Ghostwriter". The kids work together, with Ghostwriter's help, to solve the mysteries they encounter. The series featured a cast of widely different ethnic groups, and focused on the concept of "making reading fun."


Asian AmericansAsian Americans
PBS, 2020 Cancelled/Ended | Documentary



The series examines what the 2010 U.S. Census identifies as the fastest growing racial/ethnic group in the United States. Told through individual lives and personal histories, "Asian Americans" explores the impact of this group on the country's past, present, and future. Led by a team of Asian American filmmakers, including Academy Award-nominated series producer Renee Tajima-Peña, "Asian Americans" examines the significant role of Asian Americans in shaping American history and identity, from the first wave of Asian immigrants in the 1850s and identity politics during the social and cultural turmoil of the twentieth century to modern refugee crises in a globally connected world.


Masterpiece ContemporaryMasterpiece Contemporary
PBS, 2008 Cancelled/Ended | Drama



Each fall, Masterpiece contemporary showcases dramas set in modern times. They are of the contemporary, issue-driven category. Contemporary is a showcase for made-for-TV, high-end programs.


Dinosaur TrainDinosaur Train
PBS, 2009 Cancelled/Ended | Family, Children, Animation
5.0


Friendly dinosaurs climb aboard a train to visit different times throughout the prehistoric age, learning about dinosaurs and having fun adventures.


The Great Civilizations of AfricaThe Great Civilizations of Africa
PBS, 2017 Cancelled/Ended | History, Documentary



Discover the rich history of African civilizations with Harvard professor and Emmy Award Winning filmmaker Henry Louis Gates. From the ancient kingdoms of Egypt and Ethiopia to the powerful empires of West Africa, this documentary brings to life the greatness of African cultures.


The DaytripperThe Daytripper
PBS, 2009 Running | Travel, Reality
5.0


It's no secret that Texas is big. Alright, more than big. Texas is HUGE!! And exploring Texas ain't no small vacation, it's a lifetime endeavor. But what if you only have one day? Well that's where we come in. From the well-known landmarks to the completely obscure dives and hideaways - and all within a day's reach.


Legacy List with Matt PaxtonLegacy List with Matt Paxton
PBS, 2020 Running | Housing/Building, Reality



Legacy List with Matt Paxton is a compelling new series about our homes, the hidden treasures, heirlooms and the precious memories attached to those items. As Baby Boomers downsize their own homes or settle the estates of family members, they will discover the most important museum in the world is in their family home.


Inside The MetInside The Met
PBS, 2021 On Hiatus | Documentary



The largest art museum in the Americas prepares to celebrate its 150th birthday with a treasure trove of landmark exhibitions. When COVID-19 strikes, the world shuts down and, for the first time in its history, the Met closes its doors. Then comes another crisis: in the wake of the killing of George Floyd, there are urgent demands for social justice.


American VeteranAmerican Veteran
PBS, 2021 Cancelled/Ended | Family, Documentary



American Veteran is a four-part documentary series tracing the veteran experience across the arc of American history and exploring the present-day divide between civilian and veteran communities. From the citizen-soldiers returning from the Revolution to today's warrior class, it is a deeply moving story, illuminating the veteran experience and drawing civilian viewers into an unfamiliar culture.


Plane Crash RecreatedPlane Crash Recreated
PBS, 2021 On Hiatus | Documentary



As passengers, every time we board an aeroplane, we place our trust in the pilot, airline and the aircraft manufacturer and while flying remains the safest form of travel, accidents still happen. 'Plane Crash Recreated' will explain and investigate the world's most infamous plane crashes. Using survivor stories, expert interviews and black-box data, we will experience the final harrowing moments on board these notorious flights. But could the outcome have been different? Using a team of highly skilled test pilots and our own cutting edge flight simulator, we show you the extreme pressure inside the cockpit. When faced with failure, our military, commercial, aerobatic and test-pilots will need to make split-second life-or-death decisions. How will their vastly different training affect their outcome? And with the benefit of hindsight, what would they do differently?


Next at the Kennedy CenterNext at the Kennedy Center
PBS, 2022 Running | Music, Reality
5.0


A dynamic mix of artists across hip hop, jazz, modern dance, and more perform at the Kennedy Center. Each episode weaves together performances filmed live at the Center with intimate off-stage moments contextualizing each artist's cultural impact.


The Expressway With Dule HillThe Expressway With Dule Hill
PBS, 2024 Running | Drama, Family, Documentary



It follows an American bounty hunter who finds himself in a fight for survival when the man he's been chasing down lands them both in trouble with the Mexican cartel.


Super WHY!Super WHY!
PBS, 2007 Cancelled/Ended | Family, Children, Animation



A program designed to help teach kids that reading can be fun by illustrated children's tales. Kids will learn through four interactive heroes who use reading to solve mysteries overcome obstacles. The fairy tale books that the interactive heroes travel into are somewhat different from the original story.


Mysteries of Mental IllnessMysteries of Mental Illness
PBS, 2021 Cancelled/Ended | Documentary, Mini-Series
4.0


The attempts across generations to unravel the mysteries of mental illness, including its causes and treatments.


Dante: Inferno to ParadiseDante: Inferno to Paradise
PBS, 2024 Cancelled/Ended | History, Documentary, Mini-Series
3.0


Dante: Inferno to Paradise, by acclaimed filmmaker Ric Burns, explores the riveting life and times of Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) and his soaring masterpiece "The Divine Comedy" - one of the greatest achievements in the history of Western literature.


HometimeHometime


This show is hosted by Dean Johnson and is a do-it-yourself home improvement program that is dedicated to providing home owners with instructions on how to build their new home or make renovations to their existing one.


Woodwright's ShopWoodwright's Shop
PBS, 1956 Cancelled/Ended | How To/Do It Yourself, Reality



A cool show that shows you how to build things without the use of power tools.


Pioneers of TelevisionPioneers of Television
PBS, 2008 Cancelled/Ended | History, Documentary



A documentary series focusing on the legends that helped launch TV. Using never-before-seen images and showcasing timeless clips, the series transports viewers behind the scenes for a revealing look at television's early years.


Sid the Science KidSid the Science Kid
PBS, 2008 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy, Family, Children, Animation
5.0


Meet Sid, an inquisitive preschooler who uses scientific principles to help satisfy his curiosity about the world around him. Produced by the Jim Henson Company, this series takes the classic puppetry style of the Muppets and uses motion-capture technology to create virtual puppet characters.


The Great American ReadThe Great American Read
PBS, 2018 Cancelled/Ended | Reality, Documentary, Mini-Series
3.0


A journey through America that introduces our list of the 100 best-loved books and explores the many ways in which these novels affect, reflect and connect us all.


Joseph Campbell and the Power of MythJoseph Campbell and the Power of Myth
PBS, 1988 Cancelled/Ended | Documentary, Mini-Series



Bill Moyers interviews legendary scholar and teacher Joseph Campbell about the origins and meanings of mythology. Using history, art, Jungian psychology, and even modern cinema, Campbell demonstrates the origins of mythic images in the deepest parts of our psyche and the power of myth in our daily lives. Most of these conversations were filmed at George Lucas' 'Skywalker Ranch.' Lucas volunteered the use of the buildings to thank Professor Campbell for the role his work played in shaping Lucas' Star Wars films.


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