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Aretha! Queen of Soul: A PBS Remembrance Special

August 17, 2018

PBS and WNET present this half-hour remembrance special with archival footage and interviews to mark the passing of Franklin at age 76. The special is produced by the PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND team and hosted by Hari Sreenivasan.
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Inside Thirteen

The Great American Read: The 40 Books in the Lead

Christina Knight | August 10, 2018

See which 40 novels are in the lead of 2 million votes for America's best-loved novel. Voting continues through October 18.
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U.S. Army Units Explained: From Squads to Brigades to Corps

Christina Knight | August 9, 2018

It's easier to grasp the human scale of war when you understand how many soldiers make up Army units. Continue reading →
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The Food Dish

Julia Child: Fun Facts for Foodies

Elisa Lichtenbaum | August 9, 2018

Twelve episodes of The French Chef can be streamed with the member benefit THIRTEEN Passport, and 40 more will be added in September.
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Inside Thirteen

The Top 10 Vietnam War Songs: A Playlist for Veterans

Doug Bradley | August 8, 2018

Music helped soldiers in Vietnam connect to each other and to life back home and to cope. These are the songs veterans remember the most. Continue reading →
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Inside Thirteen

Betty White: Golden Girl of Television

Elisa Lichtenbaum | August 8, 2018

The icon with the longest career in the history of TV – is the subject of Betty White: First Lady of Television on PBS, premiering Tuesday, August 21 at 8 p.m.
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The Music Dish

Musicians Who Make You Remember When

Christina Knight | August 6, 2018

Stream the PBS Summer Concert series that includes the documentary Queen Rock the World (shot in 1977), Ms. Lauryn Hill performing songs from The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, a George Harrison tribute (Concert for George), Journey in 1981, and Paul Simon in Hyde Park. Continue reading →
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The Music Dish

PBS Rocks: Iggy Pop, Foo Fighters and Robert Plant

Christina Knight | August 2, 2018

PBS does not shy away from anything, including hard-driving rock and roll. Stream outstanding concerts by Iggy Pop, Foo Fighters, Robert Plant and more, all while supporting your local station. Continue reading →
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Historic Gems in Brooklyn

August 2, 2018

These iconic attractions profiled by Treasures of New York – the Prospect Park carousel, Green-Wood Cemetery and the Coney Island Museum – can be seen in one fun day in Brooklyn. Continue reading →
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THIRTEEN Passport: New Summer Programs

Christina Knight | July 26, 2018

Thank you for your THIRTEEN Membership, which provides the benefit of THIRTEEN Passport. As a Member, not only do you support programming that engages, entertains and inspires on-air and on-line, you also make it possible to reach into our community ...
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