Television

The Truth About Lions- The End Of The Road

Meredith Porte — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:00:00 +0000

The lion’s nature makes it both complicated and fascinating. Lion expert and BBC Big Cat presenter Jonathan Scott has lived in Kenya, East Africa , and watched the most famous lion pride in the world, the Marsh Pride, for more than 30 years. With the help of the latest lion research from Professor Craig Packer and team at the Serengiti Lion Project, Jonathan takes a fresh look at the lions he knows so well.

Clowning Around!

Mia Laurenzo — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:31:47 +0000

Thousands of participants take to the streets of Manhattan to trek 2 ½ miles of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade showcasing giant balloons, spectacular floats, sensational performances and mingling throughout the parade are hundreds of crowd pleasing clowns.

Two of these participants are longtime veteran clowns and Fort Lauderdale residents, Charles and Kitty Tatelbaum who are 2011 graduates of Clown U, sponsored by the Big Apple Circus. They have participated as clowns in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for over 10 years.

Band On The Run!

Mia Laurenzo — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:29:46 +0000

As part of their journey to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the Tarpon Springs High School Marching Band put on a 5K fundraising event called BAND ON THE RUN. Faculty, parents, students and the community laced up their shoes and hit the pavement in support of the cause. The band must raise $400,000 for their trip to New York and have scheduled a series of fundraising events throughout the next few months. Keep checking back to monitor their progress!

Marching for Macy's

Mia Laurenzo — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:27:57 +0000

We are proud to announce the Tarpon Springs High School Marching Band will be representing the state of Florida in the 2013 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. They are one of only ten marching bands chosen to participate in this year’s parade due to their elaborately choreographed and dramatic productions. From practice to performance and everything in between, WLRN will document their journey on this once in a lifetime opportunity.

Journey to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!

Mia Laurenzo — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:11:53 +0000

It’s an iconic American holiday tradition like fireworks on the Fourth of July, trick or treating on Halloween or hunting for Easter eggs. Every year on Thanksgiving Day before the family gathers around the table for a celebratory feast, all eyes are on the Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

TED Talks Education

Meredith Porte — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:24:32 +0000

TED, the non-profit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading, and WNET, in partnership with PBS and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), present TED’s first-ever original television special featuring content created and curated exclusively for the show.

Discover Vivaldi's Four Seasons

Meredith Porte — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:00:00 +0000

Composed in 1723, Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons is among the most recognized and beloved masterpieces of classical music.

Cuba: The Accidental Eden

Meredith Porte — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:00:00 +0000

Cuba may have been restricted politically and economically for the past 50 years, but its borders have remained open to wildlife for which Cuba’s undeveloped islands are an irresistible draw.

NOVA: AUSTRALIA’S FIRST 4 BILLION YEARS: AWAKENING

Meredith Porte — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:16:40 +0000

Of all the continents on Earth, none preserves a more spectacular story of our planet's origins than Australia. NOVA's four-part "Australia's First 4 Billion Years" takes viewers on a rollicking adventure from the birth of the Earth to the emergence of the world we know today.

THE LOST BIRD PROJECT

Meredith Porte — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:24:00 +0000

The Lost Bird Project is a documentary about the stories of five birds driven to extinction in modern times and sculptor Todd McGrain’s project to memorialize them.

Helping Our Students

James March — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:06:09 +0000

http://youtu.be/gP2Ex_1UWQs

What happens to our students if no one pays attention to them?

Following the day-to-day stories of students, parents, teachers and staff at the Washington Metropolitan High School , 180 Days: Inside An American High School, is an intimate portrait of a public school that attempts to make a difference in the lives of students each and every day.

"180 Days" tonight at 9pm on WLRN Channel 17!

Head Northwest to the Future!

James March — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:25:32 +0000

http://youtu.be/OBKqpAzqdiI

The Space Needle. Monorail. Bubbleator. Science Center. The 21st Century created icons and scientists, and brought Elvis and John Glenn, Joan Baez and Roy Rogers to the Northwest. In 1962, Seattle invented a future that included a tech-savvy portal to the Pacific Rim.

Through historical photographs and motion pictures, "The 1962 World's Fair: When Seattle Invented the Future" brings to life the textures and sounds of Seattle in the late 50s and early 60s.

Saving Florida Wildlife

James March — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:53:56 +0000

http://youtu.be/g-LkNFihm8o

On January 17, 2012, 3 people kicked off a 1000 mile expedition to increase public awareness and generate support for the Florida Wildlife Corridor project. It began in the Everglades National Park and they trekked forward to the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge in southern Georgia.

Nova: Separating Twins

James March — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:08:55 +0000

http://youtu.be/4nEZq7ittpQ

This is the incredible story of Trishna and Krishna, twin girls born joined at the head. After two years battling for life, the twins are ready for a series of delicate operations that will prepare them for the ultimate challenge: a marathon separation surgery that will allow them to live truly separate lives. "Nova: Separating Twins", tonight at 8pm on WLRN Channel 17.

City Life....Raccoon Style!

James March — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:31:10 +0000

http://youtu.be/RyLYVZn7he4

Are human beings, in an effort to outwit raccoons, actually making them smarter and unwittingly contributing to their evolutionary success? Scientists from around the world share their thoughts and work to explore this scientific theory. Attempting to do something that has never been done before, they closely follow a family of urban raccoons as they navigate the complex world of a big city. "Nature: Raccoon Nation" Tonight at 8pm on WLRN Channe 17!

180 Days: A Year Inside An American School

Adrienne Kennedy — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Observe a team of teachers and school leaders dealing with teenagers and pressures on the administration. This special gives space and breadth to our nation’s education reform debate by giving the audience a first-hand view of what happens in a school that meets the needs of the most challenged students in new and sometimes non-traditional ways. Observe a tireless team of teachers and school leaders dealing with the usual antics of teenagers and the changing tides of a fast-moving administration that is responding to pressures from outside partners, politicians and forces in the community.

NOVA: Earth From Space

Adrienne Kennedy — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:58:00 +0000

Witness a groundbreaking special that reveals a spectacular new space-based vision of Earth. This groundbreaking special reveals a spectacular new space-based vision of Earth.

A Girl's Life

James March — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:30:55 +0000

http://youtu.be/n0q1gbvgQpA

Girls growing up in America today have more opportunities than their mothers and grandmothers ever imagined. They have more career choices, more flexibility in family roles and more female role models in positions of political power. But even as doors open, girls may not be able to walk confidently through them. Twice as many girls as boys attempt suicide. Girls have a higher risk of abusing alcohol and drugs, and violent physical assaults by girls have skyrocketed since 1990.

Newtown, Columbine...How Does This Keep Happening?

James March — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:46:41 +0000

http://youtu.be/XIeV0Ybrr-8

All over America, tragic incidents like the one in Newtown, Connecticut keep occurring. Why is that? Tonight at 8pm, learn whether science can help us understand why some people commit horrific acts of mass murder on "Nova: Inside the Mind of a Rampage Killer" followed by "The Path to Violence" and "Guns in America."

Nature: Attenborough's Life Stories

James March — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:06:14 +0000

http://youtu.be/Ru4CYAQluV0

In the conclusion to the visually stunning 3-part series on Nature, hear Richard Attenborough's reflections on the dramatic impact human beings have had on the natural world in "Attenborough's Life Stories: Our Fragile Planet" tonight at 8pm on WLRN Channel 17.

IL VOLO TAKES FLIGHT

Adrienne Kennedy — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:02:49 +0000

Enjoy the Italian teenage tenors' renditions of operatic, pop and Italian classics, showcasing their vocal talent and interpretive gift for music.

I Dreamed A Dream...About WLRN!

James March — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:57:19 +0000

http://youtu.be/t8QM8mWv6EI

Fresh off of the success of the 2013 Oscar nominated film, join WLRN and an all-star cast featuring Nick Jonas and Lea Salonga for a tribute to the 25th Anniversary of Les Miserables at the O2 in London, England! With a cast of over 500 musicians and actors, it is the musical event of a lifetime! Tonight at 8pm on WLRN Channel 17!

(Start time is dependent on the conclusion of the Miami-Dade School Board Meeting)

We have a really big show tonight...

James March — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:51:17 +0000

http://youtu.be/4hqQwDVQKMs

It's Gonna Be a Really Big Show!!!

James March — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:18:32 +0000

http://youtu.be/4hqQwDVQKMs

The Ed Sullivan Show was a dream gig for any up and coming comedian. From standup to slapstick, this program features some of the funniest and most famous comedy routines that appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show. Viewers will also enjoy contemporary comedians like Jerry Seinfeld, Richard Lewis, George Lopez and Lisa Lampanelli reflecting on the impact these Ed Sullivan Show performances had on their careers. Tonight at 8pm on WLRN Channel 17

Music! Life! Culture! Cuba!

James March — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:09:36 +0000

http://youtu.be/zUCIL1D5LjU

Music! Life! Culture! Join us as find out what los sones means to the people and music of Cuba! "Los Cien Sones de Cuba," Tonight at 8pm on WLRN Channel 17!

Ed Sullivan Comedy Special

Adrienne Kennedy — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:58:23 +0000

For 23 years, "The Ed Sullivan Show" featured America's premiere comedy legends performing their acts for millions of Americans every week. This special from the Sullivan archives brings back the original stars that defined the history of comedy, in their prime doing their original acts. The talent line-up includes classic bits from Jack Benny, Bob Hope, Red Skelton, George Carlin, Richard Pryor, Flip Wilson, Joan Rivers, Alan King, Jack Paar, Jackie Gleason, Victor Borge and many more.

http://youtu.be/4hqQwDVQKMs

Celebrate the Swinging Sounds of the 60's!

James March — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:00:58 +0000

http://youtu.be/pIp2fOy1W64

Celebrate the swinging sounds of the 60s with My Music: Hullabaloo! Hosted by Peter Noone of Herman's Hermits, Hullabaloo presents the top singers and groups of the hippest decade performing their greatest hits on the highly influential mid 60's tv show! Tuesday night at 8pm on WLRN Channel 17!

A 60s POP FLASHBACK: HULLABALOO

Mihail Halatchev — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 20:45:27 +0000

Hosted by Peter Noone of Herman’s Hermits, this special is the first-ever retrospective of the fondly remembered and highly influential 1965-66 NBC primetime series “Hullabaloo.”

Celebrate Latin Music!

James March — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 13:55:19 +0000

Ahttp://youtu.be/m0bDcH0h138

Join WLRN for a night of Spanish programming exploring the extraordinary and unique history of Latin American music. Sunday night at 7pm on WLRN Channel 17.

Dance...and Learn...and Dance Again!

James March — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:59:20 +0000

http://youtu.be/0Ni7tlHisDE

Arts & the Mind explores the vital role the arts play in human development during both youth and older age, and shares stories and cutting edge scientific research on how music, dance, painting, poetry and theater markedly improve well-being at both ends of life. Tonight at 9pm on WLRN, Channel 17