13 September 2008 81 views No Comment Print This Post  Email This Post

Here’s some interesting things (well, I think so) coming up on television this month.  As I find out about more programs, I’ll add them to the list.

• Having absolutely nothing to do with my classes, except maybe government, there is a multi-part series this month on PBS (Channel 13) about the British Monarchy, called, Monarchy: The Royal Family at Work It begins on Wednesday, November 12 at 8:00pm with parts 1 and 2.  Parts 3 and 4 are next Wednesday the 19th , also at 8:00pm.  It concludes on November 26th.   It’s also broadcast in HD on channels 513 (Fios) and 713 (Time Warner). Click the link above for more info about the series from the BBC.

• On Monday, November 17th at 9:00pm, also on channel 13, the American Experience, Oswald’s Ghost takes a fresh look at the Kennedy assassination.   It doesn’t support any of the conspiracy theories, but looks at the impact of the event on our history.  Following that show is a look at how the news of the president’s assassination was reported.  It should be a good look at the difference in television news today as compared to 45 years ago.

• On the History Channel, Modern Marvels, at 7:00pm, Friday, November 14th, Civil War Technology.   On Wednesday, November 26th at 8:00pm, Secret Access: Air Force One- take a look at one of the perks of being President, a nice plane.  Following that at 9:00pm, The White House: Behind Closed Doors a look at the Obama family’s new home.