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“We’re Not Broke”

Posted on May 21, 2013 by David

Written by Director’s Cut guest host Pete Schwaba, a film writer, director (and occasional stand-up comic) whose credits include “The Godfather of Green Bay.” This week on “Director’s Cut” I get a chance to talk with Karin Hayes, one half … Continue reading →

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Do you know Mel Brooks?

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Erik

Watch Mel Brooks: American Masters at 8 p.m. Monday, May 20 on Wisconsin Public Television. From The Producers to Spaceballs, everybody has a favorite Mel Brooks film and lots of favorite Mel Brooks moments. Here’s the scene from Young Frankenstein … Continue reading →

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Reinventing the Ukulele

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Erik

Watch Jake Shimabukuro – Life on Four Strings at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 6 on Wisconsin Public Television. What image comes to mind when someone mentions the ukulele? Likely it conjures up sweetly strummed novelty songs like Tiny Bubbles… Jake … Continue reading →

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Watch the Late George Jones on ACL

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Erik

Country music lost one of its finest voices this morning, with the news that George Jones passed away in a Nashville hospital. Jones was 81 years old and in the midst of a year-long farewell tour that was to culminate … Continue reading →

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Online Sewing Circle with Nancy

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Nancy Zieman

My friend David, the online manager at Wisconsin Public Television, recently called to ask if I’d be interested in hosting an online OVEE screening of Sewing With Nancy’s 30th Anniversary Special. It sounded like a fun event, so I gladly … Continue reading →