Speaking of time (as we have been speaking about time lately), I think it's crucially important to note that PBS is playing with time this week. They're putting their entire schedule on pause so that they can air their brand-spanking new National Parks documentary, you know, the one that they've been promo-ing for months on end. It's a big week for the network and it's going to have not only a lot of green, but a lot of recycling too.
Sunday, September 27:
8:00 - 10:00PM
The National Parks: America's Best Idea - “The Scripture of Nature (1851-1890).” In part one of this massive Ken Burns documentary we get to see how it all began. In case you're wondering, it was with Yosemite. People started to hear about it in 1851 and by 1864 Congress protected it and handed it to the state of California. Yellowstone quickly followed and we were on our way.
10:00PM – 12:00AM
The National Parks: America's Best Idea - “The Scripture of Nature (1851-1890).” In part one of this massive Ken Burns documentary we get to see how it all began. In case you're wondering, it was with Yosemite. People started to hear about it in 1851 and by 1864 Congress protected it and handed it to the state of California. Yellowstone quickly followed and we were on our way.
Monday, September 28:
8:00 - 10:30PM
The National Parks: America's Best Idea - “The Last Refuge (1890-1915).” In part two of this massive Ken Burns documentary we get to see all about Teddy Roosevelt pushing for the National Parks (where else would he get all those big sticks that he was going to need). The parks also suffer defeat as that bastion of do-gooding, San Francisco, builds a dam at Yosemite and breaks John Muir's heart.
10:30PM - 1:00AM
The National Parks: America's Best Idea - “The Last Refuge (1890-1915).” In part two of this massive Ken Burns documentary we get to see all about Teddy Roosevelt pushing for the National Parks (where else would he get all those big sticks that he was going to need). The parks also suffer defeat as that bastion of do-gooding, San Francisco, builds a dam at Yosemite and breaks John Muir's heart.
Article comments
1 - Jeanne Browne
First, I commend you for writing this column; PBS gets far too little attention, and credit, for its largely-excellent programming.
Second, although I'm presently involved with a conservation organization that's prominent in NYState (and am therefore just a little more aware of the issues confronting the national parks than the average bear), I haven't seen any of the series yet. But except for "Baseball," a Ken Burns series I couldn't get through because I have no affection for baseball whatsoever, Ken rarely disappoints in any significant way.
And third, you can count on it: "National Parks" will be aired repeatedly `til the end of time, because while GM is still Burns' major corporate sponsor, his series' are very expensive.
As some TV journalist whose name escapes me at the moment used to say: "See you on the radio."
2 - madeleine von dehn
and what happens to the Friday programming with NOW and Bill Moyers???
they should NEVER be moved