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Sunday, August 17

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8:00AM

Biography

King Arthur: His Life and Legends

He pulled Excalibur out of the stone, gathered knights at the Round Table, and was trained by Merlin the Magician. But who was the great English king, who has inspired art and politics from medieval times to the age of Kennedy? This portrait of Arthur traces the myth and legend of Camelot's king.
9:00AM

ArtRageous

Japan Extravaganza

Samurai Art and Manga. Nate heads to the Cincinnati Museum of Art for a look at the traditional armor of the samurai warrior and how it relates to the fashion of world-renowned designer Issaye Mikaye. Then, Nate examines the history of manga and the talent of Tezuka Osamu.
9:30AM

New Frontier, The

LIVING WITH SPACE

Astronauts and Cosmonauts train and study for years to work and live aboard the International Space Station. We have seen countless hours of their activities live on television and in the media. With this wealth of experience and insight behind them, what do they think when they return to Earth? Without exception these space farers cannot wait to get back into space.
10:00AM

Better Planet TV

Better Planet TV 106

TURNING ONIONS INTO ECO-FUEL, NIAGARA FALLS GREEN PROGRAMS, SOLAR STOVES IN AFRICA
10:30AM

Re-Inventors, The

FOUR-ARMED CATAPULT

INVESTIGATING AND TESTING A 13TH-CENTURY CATAPULT.
11:00AM

Story Feature

The Real Robin Hood

The marauding mercenary of English folklore is one of history's best-known tales, and the legend of Robin Hood is the inspiration for more movies, radio, and TV programs than any other folk hero. But the image of a hero in tights and a feathered cap is a somewhat recent addition to the myth. In reality, Robin Hood is a composite of several historical figures whose exploits date back to the age of the Crusades. In the film Robin Hood, starring Russell Crowe, director Ridley Scott's production is based on the most solid and recent historical research into the character and promises a startlingly fresh interpretation of Robin Hood for a new generation. This special will distinguish between historical evidence and Hollywood fiction, and seek to create a realistic portrait of the mythical hero. Includes clips from the film as well as interviews with director Scott, principal Robin Hood cast members, and renowned historians.
1:00PM

Biography

Betty Boop: Queen of Cartoons

Here's the story of the naughty cartoon character that originally was woman with the face of a dog in a 1930 movie. Includes an animated performance with Cab Calloway, and examines why Betty's strip was censored.
2:00PM

Biography

Flash Gordon: Journey to Greatness

An exciting and often hilarious look at the intergalactic space hero and his quest to save Earth! Flash was born in the comic strips in 1934 and blasted his way into radio and the movies.
3:00PM

Biography

Sherlock Holmes: The Great Detective

A look at the world's greatest detective with an intriguing twist--the program assumes that Sherlock Holmes is a real person! Examines such famous cases as The Hound of the Baskervilles and The Final Problem, and includes footage from a 1928 interview with Arthur Conan Doyle.
4:00PM

Biography

King Arthur: His Life and Legends

He pulled Excalibur out of the stone, gathered knights at the Round Table, and was trained by Merlin the Magician. But who was the great English king, who has inspired art and politics from medieval times to the age of Kennedy? This portrait of Arthur traces the myth and legend of Camelot's king.
5:00PM

Biography

Hercules: Power of the Gods

The story of how the mighty mortal son of Zeus became one of the most enduring legends of Greek mythology. Includes the saga of the 12 labors of Hercules, which included battles with a vicious multi-headed serpent, the Lernaean Hydra, and the enormous Ceryneian Hind, sacred to the goddess Artemis, with golden antlers like a stag and hooves of bronze or brass.
6:00PM

Biography

The Phantom: Comic Strip Crusader

A close-up of the masked crusader from Bengalla whose comic book adventures have been thrilling readers since 1936. Includes interviews with Billy Zane and Kristy Swanson, stars of the most recent Phantom movie.
7:00PM

Story Feature

The Real Robin Hood

The marauding mercenary of English folklore is one of history's best-known tales, and the legend of Robin Hood is the inspiration for more movies, radio, and TV programs than any other folk hero. But the image of a hero in tights and a feathered cap is a somewhat recent addition to the myth. In reality, Robin Hood is a composite of several historical figures whose exploits date back to the age of the Crusades. In the film Robin Hood, starring Russell Crowe, director Ridley Scott's production is based on the most solid and recent historical research into the character and promises a startlingly fresh interpretation of Robin Hood for a new generation. This special will distinguish between historical evidence and Hollywood fiction, and seek to create a realistic portrait of the mythical hero. Includes clips from the film as well as interviews with director Scott, principal Robin Hood cast members, and renowned historians.
9:00PM

Biography

Betty Boop: Queen of Cartoons

Here's the story of the naughty cartoon character that originally was woman with the face of a dog in a 1930 movie. Includes an animated performance with Cab Calloway, and examines why Betty's strip was censored.
10:00PM

Biography

Flash Gordon: Journey to Greatness

An exciting and often hilarious look at the intergalactic space hero and his quest to save Earth! Flash was born in the comic strips in 1934 and blasted his way into radio and the movies.
11:00PM

Biography

Sherlock Holmes: The Great Detective

A look at the world's greatest detective with an intriguing twist--the program assumes that Sherlock Holmes is a real person! Examines such famous cases as The Hound of the Baskervilles and The Final Problem, and includes footage from a 1928 interview with Arthur Conan Doyle.
12:00AM

Biography

King Arthur: His Life and Legends

He pulled Excalibur out of the stone, gathered knights at the Round Table, and was trained by Merlin the Magician. But who was the great English king, who has inspired art and politics from medieval times to the age of Kennedy? This portrait of Arthur traces the myth and legend of Camelot's king.
1:00AM

Biography

Hercules: Power of the Gods

The story of how the mighty mortal son of Zeus became one of the most enduring legends of Greek mythology. Includes the saga of the 12 labors of Hercules, which included battles with a vicious multi-headed serpent, the Lernaean Hydra, and the enormous Ceryneian Hind, sacred to the goddess Artemis, with golden antlers like a stag and hooves of bronze or brass.
2:00AM

Biography

The Phantom: Comic Strip Crusader

A close-up of the masked crusader from Bengalla whose comic book adventures have been thrilling readers since 1936. Includes interviews with Billy Zane and Kristy Swanson, stars of the most recent Phantom movie.
3:00AM

Story Feature

The Real Robin Hood

The marauding mercenary of English folklore is one of history's best-known tales, and the legend of Robin Hood is the inspiration for more movies, radio, and TV programs than any other folk hero. But the image of a hero in tights and a feathered cap is a somewhat recent addition to the myth. In reality, Robin Hood is a composite of several historical figures whose exploits date back to the age of the Crusades. In the film Robin Hood, starring Russell Crowe, director Ridley Scott's production is based on the most solid and recent historical research into the character and promises a startlingly fresh interpretation of Robin Hood for a new generation. This special will distinguish between historical evidence and Hollywood fiction, and seek to create a realistic portrait of the mythical hero. Includes clips from the film as well as interviews with director Scott, principal Robin Hood cast members, and renowned historians.
5:00AM

Biography

Betty Boop: Queen of Cartoons

Here's the story of the naughty cartoon character that originally was woman with the face of a dog in a 1930 movie. Includes an animated performance with Cab Calloway, and examines why Betty's strip was censored.
6:00AM

Biography

Flash Gordon: Journey to Greatness

An exciting and often hilarious look at the intergalactic space hero and his quest to save Earth! Flash was born in the comic strips in 1934 and blasted his way into radio and the movies.
7:00AM

Biography

Sherlock Holmes: The Great Detective

A look at the world's greatest detective with an intriguing twist--the program assumes that Sherlock Holmes is a real person! Examines such famous cases as The Hound of the Baskervilles and The Final Problem, and includes footage from a 1928 interview with Arthur Conan Doyle.
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