CPB-Funded Programs & Projects
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Alexander Hamilton: The Battle for America's Soul
Television
This two-part series examines Hamilton's life, his influence on the early years of the republic, and the politics of the day in an effort to understand a man whose standing has been largely ...
America Rebuilds
Television
A trilogy that began with America Rebuilds: A Year at Ground Zero, documenting the ongoing process of rebuilding the World Trade Center site. A special programming project in collaboration with PBS ...
America's Best Idea: Our National Parks
Television
A five-part series (two hours per episode) telling the stories of five of the nation's most important and most heavily visited National Parks -- Yellowstone, Yosemite, the Grand Canyon, Acadia, ...
Beyond Brown: Pursuing the Education Initiative Promise
Television
A one-hour documentary and companion Web site examining the historical and contemporary issues related to the Supreme Court's landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision.
Capitol Hill Bureau from PRI
Radio
A two-year grant to support the full launch of the Capitol Hill Bureau (CHB), which provides public radio stations with balanced, objective and localized news coverage of Congress, leveraging ...
Convenciones 2004
Radio
Coverage of the 2004 Democratic and Republican national conventions, including two two-hour convention specials for each event, with live coverage from the convention floor, simultaneous translation ...
Craft in America
Television
This three-part series of one-hour programs explores the vitality, history, and significance of the craft movement in the United States. Using both historical context and living artists, viewers are ...
Crashing the Parties 2004: Third Party Politics in America
Television
A one hour special program examining the effects of third-party candidates on the ballot, blending history and contemporary politics, featuring current third parties and their contributions to ...
Crossing East: First Asians in America
Radio
Funding for the first Asian-American history series in public radio, covering first generation immigration from the 1400's to the present day in eight one-hour documentaries.
Day to Day
Radio
The hour-long broadcast provides breaking news coverage, comprehensive domestic and international reporting, and a mix of diverse voices and viewpoints in a daily exploration of American ideas, ...
Destination America
Television
A series inspired by Franklin Roosevelt's "Four Freedoms" (freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from economic want and freedom from fear) tells how immigrants from America's earliest ...
Earthsongs
Radio
Support to extend and strengthen this weekly, one-hour exploration of contemporary Native music to help public radio listeners connect to and understand the contributions of Native artists.
Election 2004 Debate Night Coverage
Television
Coverage of a Presidential candidates debate staged in Albuquerque, NM, co-moderated by Ray Suarez of the NewsHour and Maria Elena Salinas of Univision, and hosted by Governor Bill Richardson and ...
Election Coverage 2004
Television
A series of programs covering the 2004 elections from primaries to conventions, debates to election night, and through the inauguration. A primetime programming project in collaboration with PBS.
Gates on Latin America
Television
A four-part series hosted by Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the African diaspora and features individual stories that illuminate how slavery and colonialism shaped and defined the ...
Great Leaps Forward With Spencer Wells
Television
A three-part series investigating critical periods in human evolution with geneticist and evolutionary biologist Dr. Spencer Wells. A primetime programming project in collaboration with PBS.
Great Mysteries of Archeology
Television
A four-part series exploring famous mysteries of the ancient world from history and myth, including Atlantis, the Holy Grail, Troy, and El Dorado. A primetime programming project in collaboration ...
Guns, Germs and Steel
Television
A three-part series, based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book by Jared Diamond, examines why some civilizations have flourished while others have faded out. A primetime programming project in ...
Heartland Chronicles
Radio
A ten-part series of radio documentaries set in and around Chicago that explores the commonality of the American experience, with emphasis on stories from minority/underserved communities. Long Haul ...
History Through Deaf Eyes
Television
A 90-minute program exploring the experience of the deaf community in the United States from 1814 to the present, revealing the way that social, economic, medical and technological shifts in America ...
Jean-Michel Cousteau's Ocean Adventures
Television
A prime-time series of four approximately 60-minute programs featuring a "Cousteau for the 21st Century." The HDTV series explores marine ecology using a team of scientists, divers, filmmakers, and ...
Journal Editorial Report and Non-Broadcast Pilot
Television
A 26-week series hosted by Paul Gigot, Pulitzer-prize winner, editor of The Wall Street Journal editorial page and former NewsHour panelist, featuring panel discussions with members of The Wall ...
Julia! America's Favorite Chef
Television
One-hour documentary on the life of Julia Child produced in full cooperation with her and with exclusive use of never-before-seen letters and photos, including several from her husband Paul Child's ...
Linea Abierta Special Series: "Texas the New Frontier"
Radio
Support to expand the production of Linea Abierta, a nationally distributed Spanish-language call-in show to include regional news and information content for Texas Latinos.
LIPSHTICK: If Truth Be Told
Radio
A series of personal essays by Gwen Macsai, an award-winning writer and public radio producer.
Malaria Mission
Television
A two-part documentary on the race to develop the first-ever vaccine for malaria, the world's most prevalent and deadly disease. A primetime programming project in Collaboration with PBS and Carlton ...
Memorial Day and Capitol Fourth Concerts
Television
Funding for the National Memorial Day Concert and A Capitol Fourth Concert on the Capitol grounds and the Mall.
Mind of China
Television
A four-part series about China's history and its move towards a market economy examines conflicts between ecological and economic concerns; the changing role of the family; and personal freedom and ...
National Museum of the American Indian Opening
Radio
Support to help the nation celebrate the opening of the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI), Koahnic Broadcast Corporation (KBC) produce and nationally distribute 10 hours of special ...
On Stage at the White House: Governor's Dinner
Television
A one-hour special taking viewers behind the scenes of a major social event at the White House, as President Bush and the First Lady entertain the governors of all fifty states. A primetime ...
On Stage: A Holiday Concert for the Troops with Marvin Hamlisch
Television
A holiday performance for American troops with Marvin Hamlisch and the National Symphony Orchestra, featuring a film tribute to the late Bob Hope. A primetime programming project in collaboration ...
Origins of Art
Television
A five-part series documenting the history of mankind's impulse to create and how it has shaped the world. A primetime programming project in collaboration with PBS.
People of the Covenant
Television
A four-hour series exploring the origins of the ancient Israelites and the emergence of modern Judaism. A primetime programming project in collaboration with PBS.
Pharmaceuticals in U.S. Health Care (Working Title)
Television
Three-part series, to air on Frontline, examining the impact of the U.S. drug industry's pursuit of marketability and innovation, the public's access to affordable prescription medicine, the ...
Power of Art
Television
An eight-part series examining the work of eight artists, the masterpieces they created, framed by the times in which they lived, and the demands that were made of the artists to produce them. A ...
Presidential Scholars in the Arts (aka American Talent)
Television
A 60-minute documentary about 10 aspiring young artists vying for places in the Presidential Scholars in the Arts program, including the winners' performances at the Kennedy Center.
Sesame Hurricane
Television
Special public service effort re-packaging of existing Sesame Street programming segments to explain to children the tragedy of natural catastrophes. To be fed to PBS stations, particularly the 40 ...
Tavis Smiley Show: Election 2004
Television
The Tavis Smiley Show's convention coverage features politicians, party leaders and high-profile journalists for nightly looks at issues coming out of both parties. A primetime programming project ...
Tavis Smiley: Post-Presidential Debate Special KCET-TV, Los Angeles, CA
Television
A half-hour broadcast hosted by Tavis Smiley features a live roundtable of guests representing a range of political views reacting to the presidential debate. A primetime programming project in ...
Texas Ranch House
Television
Eight one-hour episodes that send 17 modern-day people back to 1855. Over a four-month period, these people follow in the footsteps of the visionary, trailblazing ranchers who along with their ...
The Choice: 2004
Television
A two-hour special program providing background information on the 2004 Democratic and Republican presidential candidates. A primetime programming project in collaboration with PBS.
The First Ladies: Public Expectations, Private Lives?
Television
A prime time special examining the public's demands and expectations for the spouse of the President. A primetime programming project in collaboration with PBS.
The Idaho Legislature
Television
A long-form documentary demonstrating how the democratic decision-making process works on a day-to-day basis in the Idaho legislature, a state with low population but vast natural resources and a ...
The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Television
Funding for the annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor which recognizes an individual who creates humor from his or her uniquely American experience.
Funding in 2006 provided advanced funding ...
The War
Television
A four-part series exploring the impact of WWII on the lives of a community of ordinary Americans, using historical sources such as diaries, letters and memoirs.
They Made America
Television
A four-part series examining the extraordinary innovators whose ideas and entrepreneurial spirit gave birth to landmark advances like the steamboat and the 707 jetliner, and cultural touchstones like ...
Tucker Carlson Unfiltered
Television
Weekly 30-minute public affairs series hosted by Tucker Carlson featuring interviews and news analysis of the week's top stories. A primetime programming project in collaboration with PBS.
Washington Week: Election 2004
Television
Two 30-minute special "road shows" traveling to key election sites to tape two pre-convention programs in Boston and New York on college campuses before live audiences. A primetime programming ...
Watergate Plus 30: Shadow of History
Television
A two-hour documentary special broadcast on the 30th anniversary of the Watergate hearings, exploring the scandal impact on the public's view of the presidency, the balance of power between the ...
WGBH Forum Network National Prototype
Radio
Grant supports the pilot of a national model to acquire and stream lectures offered by local arts, cultural, scientific, and educational institutions, making them available to a wider audience. Four ...