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Baseball - A Film by Ken Burns»rank: 946starring: Hank Aaron, Bud Abbott, Roger Angell, Arthur Ashe, Red Barber
:Description:Ken Burns tops himself with this epic of American history, told in 'nine innings,' with a skilled narration by John Chancellor and the voices of Paul Newman, Jason Robards, Billy Crystal, and other stars. The series spans 150 years, starting with the myth-debunking tale of baseball's true beginnings -- when it was a game 'one degree above mayhem.' Then follow the growth of America's National Pastime through the decades of glory and record-setting achievements, as well as the scandals, the bigotry, and the ... |
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Teletubbies - Nursery Rhymes»rank: 184starring: Rolf Saxon, Toni Barry, Sandra Dickinson, Penelope Keith, Alex Pascall
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Zoboomafoo - Play Day at Animal Junction»rank: 7421directed by: Jacques Laberge, Pierre Roy (III)
: essential video:The Kratt brothers show us how playtime is also teaching time in the animal world in this second release from their popular PBS show, Zoboomafoo. They introduce us to Toothbrush the Elephant, and he's just the first in a parade of animals, which includes monkeys, horses, kittens, and a few more exotic types. Chris and Martin, in typical fashion, are quick to illustrate to preschoolers the most interesting traits of the animals. Monkeys, they explain, seem to be playing when they ... |
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Zoboomafoo - Sense-Sational Animal Friends»rank: 201starring: Chris Kratt, Martin Kratt, Gordon Robertson, Genevieve Farrell, Samantha Tolkacz
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Merry Christmas Teletubbies»rank: 811starring: Rolf Saxon, Toni Barry, Sandra Dickinson, Penelope Keith, Alex Pascall
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Teletubbies - Big Hug!»rank: 536starring: Tamzin Griffin
:Description:Everything is aglitter in the delightful land of the beloved Teletubbies! Light up your favorite child's holiday with five enchanting holiday episodes featuring stars Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po. Sure to put a twinkle in your eye and a smile in your heart when you see your tiny tot giggle and laugh and roar with delight. ln 'Christmas Tree,' our colorful characters are overjoyed at the arrival of their very own Christmas tree. 'Making Christmas Cards' has the jolly mischief-makers learning how ... |
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Jazz - A Film by Ken Burns»rank: 8401starring: Charles J. Correll, Freeman F. Gosden, Edward R. Murrow, Richard Nixon, Franklin Delano Roosevelt
:Description:The story, sound, and soul of a nation come together in the most American of art forms: Jazz. Ken Burns, who riveted the nation with The Civil War and Baseball, celebrates the music's soaring achievements, from its origins in blues and ragtime through swing, bebop, and fusion. Six years in the making, this 'soundbreaking' series blends 75 interviews, more than 500 pieces of music, 2,400 still photographs, and over 2,000 rare and archival film clips. The 10-part musical journey spotlights many of America's ... |
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The Civil War - A Film by Ken Burns (Boxed Set)»rank: 9286starring: David McCullough
:Description:Hailed as a documentary masterpiece without parallel, Ken Burns' filmed chronicle of America's most terrible and destructive conflict will hold you in thrall as it portrays the strategies and action of the war's famous battles, and tells the stories of illustrious generals and ordinary field soldiers, politicians and rogues, heroes and a beleaguered President. Winner of two Emmy Awards, the series begins by looking at the fateful causes of the war that led to the firing on Fort Sumter, to the devastating battles ... |
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Ipi Ntombi: An African Dance Celebration»rank: 4243starring: Ipi Ntombi
:Description:0riginally created by mother/daughter team Bertha Egnos and Gail Laiker, lPl NT0MBl (pronounced lppy-lntombee and meaning 'where are the girls') opened in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 1974 and then played to standing ovations all over the world for the next six years. Now, more than 20 years later, this new, updated version sizzles with its return to the stage, blending the traditional rhythms of Africa with the modern heartbeat of its people. The company of 50, some of whom are direct descendants of ... |
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Zoboomafoo - Zoboo's Little Pals»rank: 728directed by: Jacques Laberge, Pierre Roy (III)
: :Zoboomafoo (pronounced Zah-B00-mah-foo) is a wildlife series produced specifically for preschoolers. The show features great puppetry, fun songs, guessing games, and amusing animated segments. Hosts Martin and Chris Kratt are two animal-loving brothers who have befriended a lovable Lemur (puppet) named Zoboo and make daily sojourns to visit him in a rustic cabin called Animal Junction. Wild animals are frequent guests at Animal Junction, and Chris, Martin, and Zoboo always have a wealth of information to share about each new visitor. This 47-minute ... |
