Tag Archives: Ken Burns

A sneak-peek at the stunning new Fall season on WPT

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Erik

The Wisconsin Public Television staff just wrapped up what is for my money, the most exciting meeting each year — the fall new program schedule meeting. Each summer we all get together and hear about all of the great new … Continue reading →

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A Look Ahead with WPT’s Director of Programming

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Garry Denny, 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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Ken Burns’ Storytelling Secrets

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Erik

As viewers of public television, we have all been fortunate to watch some of our country’s most amazing stories unfold through the camera lens of Ken Burns. His style is remarkable, unique and powerful. But, what drives him as a … Continue reading →

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Prohibition

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Marcus

Watch Prohibition at 7 p.m. Sunday, October 2 on Wisconsin Public Television. Make sure you tune in for all three parts of this amazing documentary from Ken Burns and Lynn Novick. The five-and-a-half-hour series covers prohibition from its earliest days … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin connections to Ken Burns’ Prohibition

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Erik

Ken Burns’ much-anticipated new documentary, Prohibition, premieres at 7 p.m. this Sunday. You can start to explore some Wisconsin perspective on the subject of “America’s Great Experiment” now with two insightful interview presentations from University Place Presents. Watch them both … Continue reading →