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Sesame Street + Star Wars = Hilarity - and Learning!

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Erik

A long time ago in a cookies and milky way galaxy far, far away… Our friends at Sesame Street turn their knack for parody toward the epic sci-fi saga of Star Wars. Kids will learn an important lesson in self-control, … Continue reading →

Posted in Resources | Tagged Bantha, Frank Oz, funny, Parody, PBS, Program, public television, Sesame Street, Snuffleupagus, Star Wars, video, Wisconsin, Wisconsin Public Television, WPT, Yoda, youtube

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“Ken Burns’ Ken Burns”: A Playfully Hilarious Parody

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Erik

“What a lot of people don’t realize is that Ken wasn’t in the Civil War. He didn’t play baseball or jazz. But, he made documentaries about those things.” As public TV fans across the country continue to watch Ken Burns’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Resources, Show Previews | Tagged Documentary, Film, films, funny, Hilarious, History, Ken Burns, Ken Burns' Ken Burns, Lost Moon Radio, Parody, PBS, Program, public television, Spoof, Trailer, video, Wisconsin, Wisconsin Public Television, WPT, youtube

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Sherlock and Sesame Street

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Erik

“Are you ready for my brain bending challenge, Benedict Sherlock?” Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch meets “Murray-arity” and The Count from Sesame Street - and it’s hilarious! It’s almost enough to tide us over to the next season of the Masterpiece … Continue reading →

Posted in Resources | Tagged Benedict Cumberbatch, Count Von Count, funny, Masterpiece, Masterpiece Mystery!, Murray, PBS, Program, public television, Sesame Street, sherlock, The Count, Wisconsin Public Television, WPT

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Sheepshead: A Wisconsin Family Tradition

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Erik

Sheepshead. If you are from - or have spent time in - Wisconsin, you’ve likely stumbled upon this card game in a local tavern or around a family dining room table. Today’s special animated Wisconsin Life sneak peek takes us … Continue reading →

Posted in Resources, Show Previews | Tagged Animated, animation, Card game, cards, Dave Cieslewicz, Family, Family traditions, funny, games, Program, public television, Sheepshead, Taverns, video, Wis, Wisconsin, Wisconsin card games, Wisconsin Public Television, WPT

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A funny fast food take on Downton Abbey

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Erik

The funny folks over at Yahoo’s weekly online sketch comedy series SketchY serve up their funny take on Downton Abbey. Replace the manor with a local Arby’s and perhaps this is what you’d get. Take a look below and enjoy … Continue reading →