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  • 1980
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    A Capitol Fourth

    A Capitol Fourth

    1 1980 HD

    The nation's 245th birthday celebration will be feature new performances from sea to shining sea, all-new pre-taped performances from locations...

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  • 2012
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    Shakespeare Uncovered

    Shakespeare Uncovered

    7.50 2012 HD

    Celebrity hosts guide viewers through William Shakespeare's plays in performance. Each episode serves as a primer for newcomers to Shakespeare while...

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  • 2020
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    H2O: The Molecule that Made Us

    H2O: The Molecule that Made Us

    8.00 2020 HD

    A landmark, three-part series that tells the human story through our relationship to water. We find out how our success is intimately connected to...

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  • 2020
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    America's Great Divide: From Obama to Trump

    America's Great Divide: From Obama to Trump

    1 2020 HD

    A deep look into the growing divide in America from the Barack Obama era through the presidency of Donald Trump.

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  • 2002
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    Wish Kids

    Wish Kids

    1 2002 HD

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  • 2005
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    Slavery and the Making of America

    Slavery and the Making of America

    7.90 2005 HD

    The history of American slavery from its beginnings in the British colonies to its end in the Southern states and the years of post-Civil War...

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  • 2013
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    Colorado Experience

    Colorado Experience

    1 2013 HD

    Rocky Mountain PBS flagship history series exploring the people, places, and events that have shaped Colorado's rich heritage.

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  • 1975
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    PBS News Hour

    PBS News Hour

    5.60 1975 HD

    America's first and longest running hour-long nightly news broadcast known for its in-depth coverage of issues and current events.

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  • 2021
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    Hemingway

    Hemingway

    7.30 2021 HD

    The visionary work and the turbulent life of Ernest Hemingway, one of the greatest and most influential writers America has ever produced....

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  • 1996
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    The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century

    The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century

    8.20 1996 HD

    The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century is a 1996 documentary series that aired on PBS. It chronicles World War I over eight episodes. It...

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  • 1999
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    Mark Twain Prize

    Mark Twain Prize

    1 1999 HD

    Honoring the best in American comedy annually since 1998, the recipients of the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor have included the...

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  • 2020
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    Elinor Wonders Why

    Elinor Wonders Why

    7.00 2020 HD

    The adventures of an observant and curious bunny rabbit named Elinor and her friends Ari, a bat, and Olive, an elephant.

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  • 2000
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    Standard Deviants TV

    Standard Deviants TV

    1 2000 HD

    Standard Deviants TV comprised material from the Standard Deviants home videos, edited into 25-minute episodes that aired on PBS. The series also...

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  • 2018
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    Monstrum

    Monstrum

    1 2018 HD

    The world is full of monsters, myths, and legends and Monstrum isn’t afraid to take a closer look. The show, hosted by Emily Zarka, Ph.D.,...

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  • 2021
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    Muhammad Ali

    Muhammad Ali

    8.06 2021 HD

    Muhammad Ali brings to life the iconic heavyweight boxing champion who became an inspiration to people everywhere.

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  • 1976
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    The Adams Chronicles

    The Adams Chronicles

    7.20 1976 HD

    The Adams Chronicles is a thirteen-episode miniseries by PBS that aired in 1976 to commemorate the American Bicentennial.

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  • 1994
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    The Steven Banks Show

    The Steven Banks Show

    7.00 1994 HD

    Spun off from his one man show, Steven bank: Home Entertainment Center, is this one season fun series. Again, Steven has regular goals including...

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  • 2005
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    The Zula Patrol

    The Zula Patrol

    8.30 2005 HD

    Bula, Zeeter and Multo, together with their pet Gorga, and fireflies Wizzy and Wigg, make up the Zula Patrol, a group of aliens who travel the...

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  • 1999
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    New York: A Documentary Film

    New York: A Documentary Film

    7.50 1999 HD

    This eight-part, 16½-hour television event explores New York City's rich history as the premier laboratory of modern life. A sweeping...

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  • 1995
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    Oliver's Travels

    Oliver's Travels

    5.00 1995 HD

    Oliver's Travels is a five-part television serial written by Alan Plater and starring Alan Bates, Sinéad Cusack, Bill Paterson, and Miles...

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