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- The Russian aristocracy prepares for the French invasion on the eve of 1812.
- A direct descendant of radio's "Major Bowes Original Amateur Hour" (1934-1946), hosted by Major Edward Bowes until his death. After a one-year hiatus, Ted Mack, who had directed Bowes' auditions, revived the show (which lasted into 1952) and brought the concept to the DuMont Television Network. The at-home audience voted by postcard for the favorite, winning performer(s) each week.
- An introduction to the greatest work of medieval literature, which draws upon new dramatic filmed sequences, contemporary images and the work of artists inspired by Dante's epic voyage of the imagination. This film provides the ideal starting point for the study of this major work. Entertaining and informative, Dante and the Divine Comedy will inspire viewers to want to study this work. Featuring: Visual interpretations of 'The Divine Comedy' by the Topiary Dance Group "The Doré illustrations, first published in 1861 " New location footage from Florence, Dante's birthplace " The themes " The plot " The characters " Interpretation and analysis by Professor Zygmont, Dr. Catherine Keen of St John's College, Cambridge, Dr. Simon Gilson of Warwick University, Dr. Robin Kirkpatrick of Robinson College, Cambridge, plus author and leading Dante authority Dr. Anna Lawrence.
- How a ship having passed the line was driven by storms to the cold country towards the south pole.
- Based on the beloved children's story, Hans Brinker is a fun-filled musical sprinkled with fantasy and excitement.
- The uncle's illness forces the nobleman Eugene Onegin to leave St. Petersburg for the countryside.
- Frida Kahlo began to paint in 1925 while recovering from a streetcar accident that left her permanently disabled. Many of her 200 paintings directly relate to her experiences with physical pain. They also chronicle her turbulent relationship with artist Diego Rivera. Today Kahlo's work is critically and monetarily as prized as that of her male peers, sometimes more so.
- Russian ballet version of Shakespeare's tragedy about star crossed lovers from two feuding Italian Renaissance families.
- The complete, true story of Patsy Cline's brilliant rise to stardom and her tragic death at the pinnacle of her career. This unique video biography features rare and classic performances; Patsy's hit songs, such as Crazy, I Fall To Pieces and more.
- Featuring commentary from historians and the performers themselves, this program traces the roots of the music of the Harlem Renaissance, its social impact on society and its eventual acceptance in mainstream culture. Includes classic performance footage and interviews from Cab Calloway, Duke Ellington, Count Basie and more!
- Not since Paganini had there been such a magician on the violin. Jascha Heifetz was the first truly modern virtuoso, a man about whom Itzhak Perlman said, 'When I spoke with him, I can't believe, I'm talking to God'. Heifetz was a legendary but mysterious figure whose story embodies the dual nature of artistic genius. The paradox of how a mortal man lives with immortal gifts - gifts he must honor, but which extract a life-long price. Is the man and the artist the same person? What is the price each pays? And who was the man behind the music?
- The definitive profile of singer/songwriter Roger Miller, whose amazing career placed him on the top of both the country and pop music charts and on Broadway. Includes rare performance clips of many of Roger's greatest hit songs.
- A true giant of military history, Hannibal forged his formidable reputation during the Punic Wars of the second century B.C. Famed for his incredible fifteen day journey across the Alps and for his great victories over the Romans at Trebia and Cannae, he remained undefeated in battle until his raw armies were crushed by Scipio at Zama in 203 B.C., leaving Carthage at the mercy of the hated Romans. Superb on-location reconstructions and re-enactments convey the savagery of battle in the ancient world
- The dramatic story of the campaigns of 58 to 53 B.C. in which Julius Caesar and his Roman Legions conquered Gaul modern day France. Caesar's intervention in the brutal Gallic inter-tribal warfare was originally prompted by genuine concern for Italian security, but as the campaign developed, Rome's greatest commander began to hatch plans for full conquest. Remarkably, Julius Caesar's own account of the Gallic Wars have survived to this very day. Superb depictions of life in Gaul in the first century B.C.
- They call him "Possum." They also call him "Country Music's Living Legend." His devotion to pure, down-home country music has been unwavering through the years and has allowed him a claim to the title of the greatest vocal interpreter that the world of country music has ever known.
- Nearly twenty years after the original Woodstock music festival, the biggest names in rock were brought back to recapture the mood and sound of that historic event. Led by psychedelic tour guide, Dr. Timothy Leary, come be immersed in the sights, sounds, and music of the Woodstock era! Includes performances by Melanie, Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Canned Heat, Humble Pie, and more.
- Abbey is seen a rare 1991 performance at the Promenade Theater in New York. She is at once beautiful, insightful and at the top of her musical gifts. The appearance represents the beginning of a great comeback that has since established her as a legendary jazz vocalist and composer.
- This program presents the stories of the works of architecture regarded by the Greeks and Romans as the most extraordinary structures of antiquity: the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, The Statute Of Zeus, the Temple of Artemis, the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, the Pharos of Alexandria and the Pyramids of Egypt and more.
- The career of Hieronymus Bosch is among the most mysterious of all the great artists of history. Though he was well-known by the time of his death in 1516, virtually nothing of his life is known today. His surviving works are also deeply enigmatic, highly symbolic images filled with the spirit of the Middle Ages. But the appeal of Bosch's work has long outlasted the late medieval age in which he lived. Though his art addressed the human follies of his own time, the satirical humor that he used can still be readily appreciated today. His intensely spiritual images of Christ and the Saints also continue to inspire many modern students, but it is Bosch's remarkable visions of the fantastic that are, undoubtedly, his greatest achievement.
- An opera by Benjamin Britten, on a libretto by E.M. Forster and Eric Crozier, adapted from the story by Herman Melville. Billy Budd is a young sailor aboard a British man-o'-war, persecuted by his master-at-arms, Claggart. Accused of mutiny, Budd accidently strikes Claggart dead, leaving Captain Vere with no choice but to hang him.
- The land which boasts the beauty of the Highlands, the majesty of the Central Lowlands and The Borders, and the sweeping valleys of the Clyde and Forth is rich in unique myths, legends and stories. These have been kept alive and nurtured by a proud people with a keen sense of their own history and culture. Features: " Robert the Bruce and the legend of the spider " Rob Roy " William Wallace " King James IV and the ghost of the field of Flodden " Bonnie Prince Charlie and the last of the Highland Clans
- This 1993 live performance at Blues Alley in Washington, D.C. has never been seen before. Nancy performs many of her classic hits including "Guess Who I Saw Today."
- Think of Ancient Egypt and you think of the great Pyramids at Giza - but these incredible structures are not the only treasures left to us by a truly remarkable civilization. This program visits, explores and restores such wonders as the Temples at Al Karnak and Luxor, the Temple at Abu Simnel and more.
- The life and career of the Cuban revolutionary and leader.
- As the strict classical disciplines of the eighteenth century began to fade, two very different movements came to prominence: from Constable and Turner influenced by nature, through to the stirring works of Goya and Gericault. This episode explores the genius of works such as The Third of May and The Haywain.
- Short documentary about artist Keith Haring, detailing his involvement in the New York City graffiti subculture, his opening of the Pop Shop, and the social commentary present in his paintings and drawings.
- Long before TV's "American Idol" became a mega-hit, there was one radio and television series that started the talent competition craze. It was called: "The Original Amateur Hour." Almost 50 major stars of movies, records, stage, screen and television got their start on this series. One was singer Pat Boone, who hosts this entertaining glimpse into this landmark series. See and hear the first performances of struggling amateurs such as Frank Sinatra, Nick Carter, Gladys Knight, Ann-Margret, Robert Klein, Raul Julia, Beverly Sills, and others. Pat Boone also shows us some of the wildest and wackiest novelty acts from "The Original Amateur Hour." From one-legged tap dancers to impressionists. And from crazy kitchen bands and one-man-bands to jugglers and saw players, the series that made the "gong" and "the wheel of fortune" famous, had them all.
- In 55 B.C. the ambitious Julius Caesar, Emperor of Rome, turned envious eyes towards the mysterious isle of Britain. Within a few short years, the mighty Roman war machine had tamed the Celtic tribal society and transformed it into a province of the Roman Empire. This is the story of the dark years of ancient Britain when the well-disciplined Roman Legions faced the fury of the united Celtic peoples of Britain. Expert commentary and analysis by Dr. David Chandler, the former head of War Studies at Sandhurst.
- This three-act ballet boasts a score by Alexander Glazunov, filled with melody, color, and grand effects. Ludmilla Semenyaka is magnificent as the youthfully charming Raymonda and her gallant knight, Jean de Brienne, is portrayed by Irek Moukhamedov. This is a beautiful story of a young couple separated by Jean's commitment to aid King Andrei II on a campaign. In the midst of all of this, another would-be suitor a Saraceb knight, Abderakhman (played by Gedeminas Taranda) makes a bid for the hand of Raymonda. When she rejects him, he threatens to abduct her. Jean returns just in time to settle this problem in a proper duel. Abderakhman is handily defeated, and Raymonda and Jean are married at the court of King Andrei.
- Thousands of years have passed since the Egyptian Pharaohs of antiquity built the spectacular tombs which are known to history as the Great Pyramids. Yet time has not dimmed their magnificence; even today, visitors from all over the world are awe-struck by their power, fascinated by their history, and excited by the air of mystery which surrounds these unique monuments.
- This special features clips from Flynn's movies including "Adventures of Robin Hood," "Captain Blood," "Santa Fe Trail" and others. Charges of his Nazi affiliation and never-before released facts are also included. Christopher Lee narrates, with appearances by his former wives, children and other stars.
- Documentary series focusing on the lives of modern children's writers.
- He was a beloved American icon. Dean Martin, the coolest, the most debonair, the smoothest. This film is a loving and moving tribute to one of the most admired, idolized and accomplished entertainers the world has ever known. No other entertainer in history so thoroughly conquered the fields of recording, live performances, television and movies as did Dino, not even his good friend Frank Sinatra. Features footage and photos of Dean from throughout his life and career, as well as rare interview segments with Dean.
- A six episode series detailing the greatest achievements in the history of art, featuring episodes devoted to Eugene Delacroix, Kurt Schwitters, Leonardo Da Vinci, Maxfield Parrish, Michelangelo, Toulouse-Lautrec
- An in-depth look at the life, career and tragic death of legendary rock star Phil Lynott, the founding member of Thin Lizzy.
- Painter Jasper Johns works in his studio in 1972 repainting and discussing his "Map". John's work over the next 18 years is reviewed. Then, the film ends with Johns at work in his final etching of "The Seasons" in 1989.
- Robert Falcon Scott's doomed attempt to be first to the South Pole became a race against his Norwegian rival Roald Amundsen. When Scott and his exhausted men arrived at the pole, Amundsen's flag was already in place, and before Scott and his team lay only starvation and death. Scott had been handpicked at the early age of nineteen as a man suitable to lead a British polar exploration. On his fateful second journey, Scott made decisions which involved taking great risks, and these still cause controversy today.
- This series is a comprehensive record of the greatest achievements in the history of western culture. Featuring The Medieval World, The Renaissance, The Baroque, The Age of Reason, The Age of Revolution and A New Vision - Impressionism.
- Six of George Balanchine's finest stars, Maria Tallchief, Mary Ellen Moylan, Melissa Hayden, Allegra Kent, Merrill Ashley and Darci Kistler pay a moving tribute to the legendary choreographer and tell how he shaped them as dancers and influenced their lives.
- The prophecies of Michel de Nostradame have provoked controversy for more than 400 years. This is the story of his extraordinary life and an exploration of the predictions which, incredibly, appear to have come true. In light of these facts, can we afford to disbelieve? This program combines specially - commissioned dramatized episodes from the life of Nostradamus and classic period images to provide a portrait of the man and his work. It also features commentary and analysis by author and historian Dr. Les Prince of the University of Birmingham.
- The common thread that joined all great ancient powers was the need to trade. This episode of Secrets of Ancient Empires explains how trade was carried out across continents long before a single road was constructed. Nor was it only raw materials that were common currency,the program reveals how luxury items such as honey, jewelry and opium were bought and sold across the world via a complex network of trade routes.
- This program tells the story of the final thunderous battle of the Napoleonic era featuring excerpts from major feature films, specially filmed authentic reconstruction and re-enactment footage, plus dramatized 'eye-witness' accounts of the battle. It provides a unique record of one of the turning points in world history. Narrated by Robert Powell. Featuring comment and analysis by Dr. David Chandler, former Head of War Studies at Sandhurst and author of 'The Campaigns of Napoleon'.
- George Burns fakes a cough as a ruse to get other celebrities to perform at his one-man-show.
- Filmed over two years in Greece, Turkey, Syria, Egypt and Iran, this six episode series sheds light on the exciting life and achievements of Alexander The Great.
- It was Claude Monet's impression "soleil levant" which gave the impressionist school it's name. Famed for seeing the subtle nuances of color, light and atmosphere in landscape, Monet's great works include "Haystacks" and "Water Lillies". This program features footage from L'Orangerie and from Monet's house and gardens at Giverny plus special film shot at London's Savoy Hotel, from where Monet painted his famous views of London.
- Describes the Battle of Stalingrad, focusing on the reminiscences of former German soldiers, many of whom had been taken as prisoners of war by the Red Army
- A documentary containing three historic performances in the world of dance: (1) "A Dancer's World" demonstrates the challenge and beauty of expression through movement, dance and ballet. (2) "Night Journey" is a modern choreography based on the legend of Oedipus. (3) "Appalachian Spring" is an American folk tale, with original music commissioned from Aaron Copland by Martha Graham.