….of famous, and not-so-famous moments. From why Seinfeld chose to end his famous show, to when Harpo Marx finally spoke on stage, to Lucille Ball facing down a rabid dog, and more….watch now!
As Barack Obama becomes 44th president of the U.S., Frontline offers an exploration into who he is and what has brought him to this historic moment. Watch online now; ‘Dreams of Obama’ airs on Thirteen on inauguration day, Jan. 20 at 9:00 pm.
Andrew Ross Sorkin talks to Mort Zuckerman about the NYC real estate market, historian Niall Ferguson about his new history of money series, and restaurateur Danny Meyer about the upscale food industry in our downscale economy. Watch now.
Author, economist and historian Niall Ferguson traces the evolution of money and demonstrates that financial history is the essential back-story behind all history. Watch the 2-hour special online now.
Watch all 3 hours of the acclaimed series on the history of Atheism, online. The program, produced in 2004 in the UK, but aired on Thirteen in 2007, is hosted by British personality Jonathan Miller. Parts 2 and 3 of the program air on Thirteen at 11:30 pm on Jan. 18 and 25.
Experts also appraise Marilyn Monroe’s skin-tight costume dress from the classic 1959 comedy “Some Like It Hot”, estimated to be worth at least a hot $150k, in Hour 2 of Antiques Roadshow from Palm Springs, California. Watch all appraisals from this episode. (Originally aired: 1/12/2009).
Atlantic City is the first stop on the Antiques Roadshow Summer 2009 tour (June 6), and it’s the nearest the tour will get to NYC. Apply for tickets online NOW; the deadline for applications is April 20, 2009. See details here, such as how the Roadshow appraisal process works.
After Hurricanes Katrina and Rita devastated the Gulf Coast in 2005, Congress appropriated an unprecedented $126.4 billion for recovery efforts. Years later, much of the money committed to its residents has yet to reach them. Watch a 60-minute documentary about one family’s efforts to rebuild their lives.
On January 7, 1789, the first presidential election was held in America. George Washington won and was sworn into office on April 30, 1789 in New York City. He delivered his famous Inaugural Address and assisted Congress in adoption of amendments that become the Bill of Rights.
The kickoff to the 13th season of the Roadshow (new episodes!)…. Experts also appraise a 1937 painting by abstract expressionist Clyfford Still, in Hour 1 of Antiques Roadshow, from Palm Springs, California. Watch all appraisals from this episode.
