Tag Archives: History

American Bison

Watch Independent Lens “Facing the Storm: Story of the American Bison” at 9 p.m. Friday, April 27 on Wisconsin Public Television. “Oh, give me a home where the buffalo roam and the deer and the antelope play…” That’s what it used … Continue reading

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The Titanic

Watch Saving the Titanic and The Titanic with Len Goodman starting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 10 on Wisconsin Public Television. A century has passed since the unsinkable ship collided with an iceberg and sank to the bottom of the … Continue reading

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Fenway Park

Watch Inside Fenway Park: An Icon at 100 at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 27 on Wisconsin Public Television. The centennial of Fenway Park, talk about an amazing milestone for baseball fans everywhere. The park was already one of Boston’s biggest attractions, … Continue reading

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A History Lesson With a Whole Lot of Personality

Just this week PBS announced the full roster of actors, musicians and civic leaders that will appear on the new Henry Louis Gates Jr. program Finding Your Roots. The 10-part series draws on the basic drive to discover who we … Continue reading

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A Look Ahead with WPT’s Director of Programming

Garry Denny is Director of Programming for Wisconsin Public Television. He is responsible for the acquisition, scheduling and delivery of programming services on WPT, and each month, he gives you the inside scoop on the best new programs in his … Continue reading

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