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Do Not Adjust Your Set
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Do Not Adjust Your Set

1967
Originally envisioned as a program for children, this imaginative 1960s television series gained a sizable adult following thanks to the talents of comedians and artists who would later create "Monty Python's Flying Circus." Featuring work by Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam and Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band leader Neil Innes (whom Gilliam referred to as "the seventh Python"), this collection is a must-see for British comedy fans.

Directed by:

  • Adrian Cooper
  • Daphne Shadwell
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    Savage Planet: Storms of the Century
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    Savage Planet: Storms of the Century

    2000
    If you thought hurricanes were the worst Mother Nature had to offer, think again: Bigger, badder and far bloodier are extratropical cyclones -- several of which are documented in this hair-raising PBS presentation. Through on-site footage, survivor interviews and expert commentary, this documentary brings to life two of the 20th century's worst storms: the 1993 Gulf Coast disaster and the Great Storm of 1953, which ravaged Northern Europe.

    Directed by:

  • Emma Hawley
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    Between the Lions: Pecos Bill Cleans Up the West
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    Between the Lions: Pecos Bill Cleans Up the West

    2000
    A family of book-loving lions encourages kids to get wild about reading in this 3-episode collection of the popular children's show. A tornado blows into the library in "Pecos Bill Cleans Up the West," and it's up to Pecos Bill to wrangle the rascally wind; Harry Houdini shows Lionel a few magic tricks in "Lionel's Great Escape Trick"; and Leona can't get to sleep after hearing an enchanting story about a queen in "Touching the Moon."

    Directed by:

  • Lisa Simon
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    Bob the Builder: Digging For Treasure
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    Bob the Builder: Digging For Treasure

    2006
    While Bob the Builder and his crew are hard at work, they discover hidden treasures: They find dinosaur bones, a time capsule, and with Bob's new metal detector, they hope to find much more!

    Directed by:

  • Sarah Ball
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    A Father ... a Son ... Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
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    A Father ... a Son ... Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

    2005
    Aiming her camera lens at Oscar winners Kirk and Michael Douglas, Academy Award-winning actress and filmmaker Lee Grant captures an extraordinary portrait of a father and son whose lives have intersected as frequently as they've diverged. Relying on candid interviews with the actors as well as conversations with their family and friends, Grant also incorporates film clips to illustrate examples of their parallel lives.

    Directed by:

  • Lee Grant
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    Sergeant Cribb: Set 1
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    Sergeant Cribb: Set 1

    1980
    Filled with lavish period details and jaw-dropping plot twists, this popular British series (based on the best-selling novels by Peter Lovesey) reveals the little-seen underbelly of Victorian London. Wearing his trademark bowler hat and squeaky boots, Sergeant Cribb (Alan Dobie) tracks his prey amidst such Victorian pastimes as bare-fisted fighting, tea with high society and nude midnight swims in the River Thames.

    Directed by:

  • Julian Amyes
  • Alan Grint
  • Oliver Horsbrugh
  • Mary McMurray
  • Brian Mills
  • George Spenton-Foster
  • June Wyndham-Davies
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    Class Act
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    Class Act

    1994
    This popular British TV series stars Joanna Lumley as Kate, an aristocratic woman who's forced to take extreme measures to maintain her privileged lifestyle when her wealthy husband vanishes with all their money. Aided by an unlikely pair of accomplices -- Gloria, a "reformed" cat burglaress, and Jack, a cowardly journalist -- Kate sets out to track down her husband and, more importantly, her fortune!

    Directed by:

  • Jane Howell
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    Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings
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    Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings

    2005
    Sesame Street's Big Bird whisks his pal Snuffy on a musical trip to exciting places in this sing-along program. Snuffy flips through Big Bird's scrapbook and is truly amazed by all of his friend's photos and souvenirs. Big Bird tells Snuffy his most exciting memories, such as visiting an Indian reservation and his first day at school. The sing-along program features 11 catchy tunes, including "The Map Song," "Big Bird Can't Fly" and "Rhyme Out."

    Directed by:

  • Lisa Simon
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    Sesame Street: Let's Make Music
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    Sesame Street: Let's Make Music

    2000
    Telly loses his tuba and fears that he'll never be able to make music again. Fortunately, the cast of the hit show "Stomp" arrives and demonstrates how everyday objects can be used for music. Soon, the whole Sesame Street gang is learning about music and rhythm! Fast-paced and educational fun, this Sesame Street special has never been seen on television.

    Directed by:

  • Emily Squires
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    Second Chances
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    Second Chances

    1993
    On the surface, Santa Rita, California, is a lush, idyllic resort community. But underneath that coat of beauty, there lurks a world of dark secrets and inner turmoils. Several of the town's inhabitants -- including widowed Diane (Connie Sellecca), her sister Kate (Megan Porter Follows), and Kate's best friend Melinda (Jennifer Lopez) -- can't seem to find the right man. These struggles are at the core of the series.

    Directed by:

  • Gene Reynolds
  • Sharron Miller
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    Western Towns
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    Western Towns

    2004
    Actor Keith Carradine hosts this fascinating History Channel program examining the role that sound engineering played in the success of some of the most notorious Old West towns, such as Dodge City, Tombstone and Deadwood. According to historians and scholars, part of the reason we still talk about these towns is the fact that they were designed remarkably well -- even though they sprouted up in desolate areas that were once nearly uninhabitable.

    Directed by:

  • Laura Verklan
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    Arthur C. Clarke's Mysterious Universe
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    Arthur C. Clarke's Mysterious Universe

    1995
    Science fiction legend Arthur C. Clarke hosts this program in which highly respected scientific experts travel the globe seeking the truth behind mythical creatures, ancient legends and hair-raising rituals. They'll take you beyond the realms of the known world and into the mysterious, fantastic universe of ghosts, UFOs, zombies, unexplained disappearances and much, much more.

    Directed by:

  • Fiona Greig
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    Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation
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    Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation

    2008
    Toddlers and young children will enjoy hearing all about Elmo's summer vacation in this highly entertaining and educational video featuring everyone's favorite furry red Sesame Street character, set at the beach. With some upbeat music and the help of his goldfish, Dorothy, Elmo teaches children how to put their towel down in the sand, how to take a photograph and even how to scratch their own backs.

    Directed by:

  • Victor di Napoli
  • Ken Diego
  • Jim Martin
  • Ted May
  • Lisa Simon
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    Buffalo Bill: Seasons 1 & 2
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    Buffalo Bill: Seasons 1 & 2

    1983
    Dabney Coleman stars as Bill Bittinger, egotistical host of a Buffalo, N.Y., talk show in this 1980s comedy series. Bitter on the air and off, Bill resents his job and vents his insecurities on unfortunate talk-show guests, station manager Karl (Max Wright) and other colleagues. But unflappable co-host Jo-Jo (Joanna Cassidy) always remains as cool as a cucumber, and Bill always gets what's coming to him. Geena Davis and Charles Robinson co-star.

    Directed by:

  • Jim Drake
  • Dennis Klein
  • Tom Patchett
  • Ellen Falcon
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    The Truth About Cancer
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    The Truth About Cancer

    2008
    Using her husband's struggle with cancer as a case in point, filmmaker Linda Garmon explores the status of the fight against the devastating disease and looks at the lives of the medical professionals dedicated curing it. Interweaving personal testimony with science, this compelling documentary also includes a panel discussion with cancer experts led by broadcast journalist and cancer survivor Linda Ellerbee.

    Directed by:

  • Linda Garmon
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    The Shadow of the Tower: The Rise of the Tudor Dynasty
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    The Shadow of the Tower: The Rise of the Tudor Dynasty

    1972
    This lavish BBC miniseries recounts the accomplishments of Henry VII (James Maxwell), who began the Tudor dynasty after winning the Battle of Bosworth Field and ending the devastating War of the Roses. Henry's eventful reign signaled the end of the Middle Ages. Married to Elizabeth of York (Norma West), Henry fathered the future Henry VIII and amassed a personal fortune while extending Great Britian's peace, prosperity and diplomatic ties.

    Directed by:

  • Moira Armstrong
  • Joan Kemp-Welch
  • Peter Moffatt
  • Keith Williams
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    Now and Then
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    Now and Then

    1995
    Waxing nostalgic about the bittersweet passage from childhood to puberty in this tender coming-of-age tale, four childhood girlfriends -- Teeny, Chrissy, Samantha and Roberta -- recall the magical summer of 1970. During their walk down memory lane, they reconcile experiences with boys, secrets, bullies and more. Lesli Linka Glatter directs; Gaby Hoffmann, Ashleigh Aston Moore, Cloris Leachman, Thora Birch and Christina Ricci co-star.

    Directed by:

  • Lesli Linka Glatter
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    Now and Then (1995)
    A heartwarming movie about four childhood girlfriends who, in adulthood reunion, relive their experience of the life-changing summer of 1970, including a mystery death, divorce, standing up to the boys, first kiss, and the meaning of true friendship. Each explores her unique identity amidst family and friends. Beautifully directed by Lesli Linka Glatter.
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