In the early days of public television, the medium was dominated by lectures given by instructors in front of plain backgrounds. One of the programs to break out of that mold was performer and historian Max Morath’s “The Ragtime Era” which was pioneering in its use of sets, costumes and make-up.
In this recently unearthed 1960 episode from the WNET archives, Morath delves into the history of Tin Pan Alley.
I’ll be the first to admit it: I’m cheap. So my initial reaction to the Metropolitan Opera’s 2006 program offering same-day tickets for certain performances was: Finally, someone in opera heaven is listening.
As a loyal Thirteen viewer, enjoy an opportunity to attend a unique and fun night of music and theater—free of charge! Enter for a chance to win a pair of …
Watch this narrated slideshow as carpenter–and Catholic deacon–Dave Cahoon constructs the altar furniture for Thursday’s Papal Mass at Yankee Stadium.
Harlem is the capital of black American culture and 125th Street is its Main Street. But this historic corridor may be in for big changes: the City Council is considering a rezoning plan that would bring new office space, housing, and arts organizations to Harlem, while displacing many existing retail stores.
Why is zoning necessary? When did it begin? How do you unravel a zoning text? Doris Diether, a long time community activist and zoning expert, demystifies New York zoning in …
A federal jury in Newark finds former Newark Mayor Sharpe James guilty of corruption; his former girlfriend is also convicted on the charges, which stemmed from the sale of city land at cut rate prices.
The word “nightlife” usually conjures images of dancing, drinking and genial debauchery, but here it’s all about the darker side of the night. Thirteen’s 51st State looked into nighttime …
In 1832, a cholera epidemic killed 3,515 New Yorkers. At the time, the total population of the city was 250,000–the equivalent mortality rate today would exceed 100,000 deaths in our …
See New York as Whitman did, and read his poems inspired by specific views and areas of the city itself. The Whitman map contains images and photos from 1830-1875 and the corresponding relevant Whitman passage. Watch entire program.
