Tag Archives: American Experience

A Look Ahead with WPT’s Director of Programming: Fall 2015

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Kait

“There are only 21 hours of prime time in the week. We can’t expand time.” - Garry Denny, Director of Programming The summer is growing short, and as kids get excited about fresh crayon sets, adults anticipate a new broadcast … Continue reading →

Posted in Show Previews | Tagged Althea Gibson, American Experience, American Masters, fall season, Frontline, Garry Denny, Gorongosa Park, I'll Have What Phil Is Having, Indian Summers, Masterpiece Theater, Nature, PBS, Walt Disney, WPT

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‘Last Days’ Shares Untold Stories from the Vietnam War

Posted on April 21, 2015 by David

American Experience “Last Days in Vietnam” airs 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 28 on WPT. Scroll to the end to see more programs about the Vietnam War. Ever since the United States ended it’s involvement in the Vietnam War 40 years … Continue reading →

Posted in Show Previews | Tagged American Experience, Dick Cavett, Dick Cavett's Vietnam, Last Days in Vietnam, Rory Kennedy, Vietnam Veterans, Vietnam War, Wisconsin Vietnam War Stories

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You’re Invited: Free Screening of Last Days in Vietnam in Madison

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Erik

Join Wisconsin Public Television and the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs for a free screening of the Academy Award-nominated documentary, Last Days in Vietnam. 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 7 Union South Marquee Theater University of Wisconsin-Madison 1308 West Dayton Street … Continue reading →

Posted in Resources, Show Previews | Tagged Academy Awards, American Experience, Free Screening, Last Days in Vietnam, PBS, Program, public television, video, Wisconsin, Wisconsin Public Television, WPT

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Online Exclusive: Watch Oscar-Nominated Last Days in Vietnam

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Erik

Wisconsin Public Television and PBS have long been a home for the best documentary films on series like P.O.V., Independent Lens, Frontline and, here in our state, Director’s Cut. Across the past decade, WPT has also told the stories of … Continue reading →

Posted in Resources, Show Previews | Tagged Academy Award-nominated, Academy Awards, American Experience, filmmaker, free, Last Days in Vietnam, Oscars, PBS, Program, public television, Rory Kennedy, streaming, video, Vietnam Veterans, Vietnam War, Watch online, Wisconsin, Wisconsin Public Television, WPT

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8 Activities for your Halloween

Posted on October 30, 2014 by David

Looking for some creative ways to spend your Halloween? There’s plenty of fun costume ideas, gripping dramas, delicious recipes and more available throughout the public media landscape. Here are eight activities to add to your Halloween festivities. 1. Make Salted … Continue reading →