Wildlife veterinarians struggle to save elephant seals and sea lions on the California coast. Watch full episode now. (Originally aired: 11/25/08)
When Cooke first arrived in the U.S. in 1932, he began filming his travels. The footage offers a record of the unseen life behind Cooke’s polished words. This special chronicles Cooke’s decades in America, Hollywood friendships, journalism career and years as Masterpiece’s host. Watch it online for a limited time.
Time is running out for the Bush Administration, and they are making a last-minute push to instate new policy changes — a practice commonly known as “midnight regulations.” Watch. (Originally aired: 11/21/2008).
It revolutionized media forever…Edison first announced he’d found a way to capture and play back sound on Nov. 21, 1877. His first piece was, of course, the famous recitation of ‘Mary Had a Little Lamb’. Download mp3s of the earliest recordings and more on PBS sites…
Charlie Rose discusses the auto industry with Richard Shelby, the top Republican on the Senate Banking Committee and Barney Frank, Chairman of the House Service Financial Committee. Watch now.
Unique to North America, they are one of nature’s largest raptors, with wings that can span 8 feet, and nests that can weigh up to a ton. American Eagle provides the ultimate bird’s eye view into the private life of an American icon. Watch now. (Originally aired: Nov. 16, 2008)
Miriam Makeba passed away on Nov. 10. We unearthed an episode of the late 60s/early 70s show Soul! from the WNET archives, including a number of songs performed by Makeba, an in-depth interview with her about her political activities, and a little about her then-husband, Black Panther Stokely Carmichael. Watch… (originally aired: January 5, 1972)
On Nov. 19, 1863, at a ceremony opening a national cemetery, President Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address. While Lincoln’s address lasted just two or three minutes, it is perhaps one of the most memorable speeches in American history. Read more…
Nov. 23’s episode of Nature, “The Wolf that Changed America”, includes reenactment footage involving wolf actors. Read about Seus and how she works with the wolves for film, and see related clips and articles.
This week, NOW looks at two “green” projects keeping furniture, paint, cabinets, and other building supplies out of landfills and getting them into the hands of those who need them most. Will they be devastated by the economic meltdown, or do they signal a possible way out? Watch. (Originally aired: 11/14/2008).
