The late J. Carter Brown, the National Gallery's director from 1969 to 1992, tells the fascinating story of the museum's beginnings and its growth. Illustrated with rare photographs and historical footage, this film shows the founding of the Gallery and the formation of its collections. The unfolding story relates the construction of the original West Building and of the East Building some forty years later. It documents the evolution of the Gallery into an institution that serves the entire nation. Finally, Brown leads viewers on tours of the West and East Buildings to give an overview of the Gallery's collections.
APPETIZER Morels Stuffed with Herb Cheese with Corn Relish Tracy Toning The State Room, University of Iowa Iowa City IA ENTREE Lobster Civet Marc Poidevin Le Cirque, Bellagio Hotel Las Vegas NV DESSERT White Chocolate Risotto Norman Love The Ritz-Carlton Naples Naples FL
APPETIZZER Smoked Oyster Timbale on Fried Tabasco-Cheese Grits John Currence City Grocery, Oxford MS ENTREE Pork Tenderloin with Tomato-Sorrel Concasse Ernst Konrad Konrad's Euro-American Bistro, Minnetonka MN DESSERT Fresh Fruit Tart Jean-Luc Albin Maurice's French Pastries, Metairie LA
Lobster and Morel Mushrooms by Serge Botelli of La Coquille in Bermuda. Papillottes of Hake Bayaldi by Michel Troisgros of La Maison Troisgros in Roanne, France. Rhubarb au Gratin by William O'Callaghan of Longueville House Mallow in County Cork, Ireland.
Grilled Langoustines with Citrus by Laurent Soliveres of Restaurant Guy Savoy in Paris, France. Saddle of Lamb by Neil McFadden of Luttrellstown Castle in Castleknock, Ireland.Wild Strawberries and Honey Gratin by Maurizio Santin of Antica Osteria del Ponte in Cassineta di Lugagnano, Italy.
Saddle of Venison in Sour Cream Dough with Elderberry Sauce by Gunter Gaderbauer of Villa Schratt in Lakes Region, Austria. Squab and Cabbage Stuffed with Foie Gras by Bernard Loiseau of La Cote d'Or in Saulieu, France. Poached Pear in Red Fruit Puree by Jean-Claude Garzia of Cambridge Beaches Hotel in Bermuda.
Scallop Salad by Gerard Germain of Hotel Los Tajibos in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Sole and Mashed Potatoes a la Ciboulette by Bernard Loiseau of La Cote d'Or in Saulieu, France. Lemon Zabaglione with Mixed Citrus Fruit by Luciano Bossegia of Cardinale in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Wild Mushroom Gratin Bradley Ogden, Campton Place San Francisco CA Hill Country Mixed Grill with Jalapeno Spaetzle Gert Rausch, Austin's Courtyard, Austin TX Red Yam Flan Sue Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken, Border Grill Los Angeles CA Pecan Pie Charlotte Parks, Texas State Fair
APPETIZER * Maine Lobster with Celery Root and Apple Salad Paul Albrecht Pano's and Paul?s, Atlanta GA ENTREE Sea Scallops with Mango and Jalapenos Kathy Cary Lilly's, Louisville KY DESSERT * Aunt Irma's Banana-Pecan Beignets Larry Gober, Criolla's Restaurant, Grayton Beach FL
Serenity takes you on a journey of relaxation with beautiful nature and city scenes from around the world.
Serenity takes you on a journey of relaxation with beautiful nature and city scenes from around the world.
Rae Rae rides an airboat through Everglades National Park, and later, learns about the lives of the American alligator, which is one of the largest species.
Join host Leslie Mueller as she explore the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago?s Money Museum. Learn about the history of money, it?s circulation, detecting counterfeit currency and how the Federal Reserve monitors economic conditions and guides monetary policy to maintain a healthy, growing economy. Then go Behind-the Scenes to the secure cash processing area as a daily shipment arrives and is processed.
THOMAS EDISON - "Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration," Thomas Edison once told Harper's magazine. With more than a thousand patents to his name, the inventor and entrepreneur embodied the American dream and inspired generations of scientists. DIANE KEATON - Movie stars have always had an influence on fashion. In the late 70s there were hordes of women seen wearing baggy pants, loose ties and waistcoats...and it was all because of this actress Diane Keaton. And the secret of her success? PELE - A giant in the soccer (football) world and a legend in his own time, Edson Arantes Do Nascimento, known to his adoring fans as Pele, was born in 1940 to an impoverished Sao Paulo family. He was only 15 when he joined professional club, Santos, becoming one of the greatest players the game had ever seen. FRIDA KAHLO - Despite Diego Rivera's towering reputation as one of Mexico's greatest artists and a brilliant political mural painter, Frida Kahlo too is a household name in the world of art. MIKHAIL GORBACHEV - PART 1 - In the late 1980s, the world was riveted by images of the American and Soviet presidents as friends rather than mortal enemies. And the major reason for this thaw in diplomatic relations was, Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev, General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union.
Soccer pin-up star Cristiano Ronaldo spent his formative years at the most famous club in the English Premier League - Manchester United, before transferring to Real Madrid for a record fee of 94 million Euros in late 2009. But even if his sports-playing career didn't reach the super heights, he's still assured a living in advertising. Ronaldo is a marketer's dream, his looks and name already ensuring that his fans - particularly kids - are eager to copy his hairstyles and fashion sense. He's also enticed a relatively new breed of soccer fans to the sport, with girls and women of all ages flocking to watch the good-looking star, win, lose or draw!
In Venice, the city of canals, we begin with a boat ride on Lake GardaFinally, we explore Venice and the islands of Murano and Burano.
Renewable Energy learn more about the different types of renewable energy so that you can help educate your family, friends, and policymakers about ways to help our country move towards energy independence and environmental sustainability.
The National Audubon Society protects and treats injured birds of raptor. Alecsa will visit one of their centers and learn how they rescue and rehab some amazing bird species. We don?t appreciate our furnace or air conditioner until it doesn't work. Alecsa will visit an HVAC company and learn about jobs and skills needed to keep people's HVAC systems running smoothly.There are many mental and emotional factors that can interfere with a child's happiness and well-being. Shawn will meet a child therapist and learn how she helps little ones dealing with various issues.
Broward Teen News- Cooper City Edition- Stories include Peaceful Ridge, Cost Of Living, Special Olympics, Senior Ceramics, Mona Creative Art, Bill 49, End Of An Era, BikeBox, Diwali, Fruits in Cahoots, Westchester Eats, and De La Flor Florist 4/25/24
Local students match wits as Everglades High plays Western High in S. Fla's high school TV quiz show. Hosted by Lisa Lee.
Sports Zone - Spotlight on Tennis... Sports Zone tackles one of the world's most popular sports. Tennis takes the big stage as we interview Isabella Nesselroth from Cooper City HS, Daniel Chacon from South Broward HS, and Marcel Ayebah from Flanagan HS Guests: Brandon Graham Isabella Nesselroth Daniel Chacon Marcel Ayebah
Sports Zone - Spotlight on Tennis... Sports Zone tackles one of the world's most popular sports. Tennis takes the big stage as we interview Joseph Giron from West Broward HS, Luciana Marcano from Flanagan HS, Melvin Ayebah from Flanagan HS, and Loreena Bailey from Nova HS. Guests: Brandon Graham Joseph Giron Luciana Marcano Melvin Ayebah Loreena Bailey
Salmon Salad by Renata Braune of Le Chef Rouge in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Veal Fillet Medallions with Asparagus and Herbs by Werner Matt of La Scala, Vienna Plaza in Vienna, Austria. Polished Orange-Red Apricots on Brioche with Almond Milk by Marc Janodet of La Terasse, Hotel Juana in Juan-des-Pins, France.
APPETIZER Braised Lobster with Potato Gnocchi, Asparagus and Black Truffles, and Oven-dried Tomatoes Alex Stratta Renoir Las Vegas NV ENTREE Fresh Egg Pappardelle with Chanterelles and Radicchio David Machado Pazzo Ristorante Portland OR DESSERT Swan Lake Shane Gorringe Zoe's Bakery Covington LA
Lobster and Wild Mushroom Pancake--Everett Reid, American Seasons, Nantucket, MA Baby Rack of Lamb with Shepherd's Pie--David Burke, Park Avenue Cafe, New York, NY; Cranberry Walnut Crostata--Johanne Killeen, Al Forno, Providence, RI
APPIRIZER * Crawfish Spring Rolls with Root Vegetables and Crawfish Beurre Blanc Hallman Woods III Le Rosier, New Iberia LA ENTREE Rice Paper-wrapped Tuna Loin with Ginger Sauce Cory Mattson The Fearrington House, Pittsboro NC DESSERT Cuban French Toast Guillermo Veloso Yuca Restaurant, Miami Beach FL
Escargot Sombreros in Saffron Cream Sauce Alan Zeman, Tucson Country Club, Tucson AZ Grilled Quail with Shoestring Sweet Potatoes Bradley Ogden, Campton Place, San Francisco CA Baked Peaches with Macadamia Nuts and Apricot Coulis Bernard Dervieux, Grand Champions Club, Aspen CO Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Cilantto Pesto Goat Cheese [Grilled Chicken with Herb Pesto] Anne Lindsay Greer, Dallas TX
Sometimes kitties don?t like to use the litter box! In this episode of Take Paws, you'll find out how to deal with "inappropriate elimination" in cats. You'll also meet a very special canine therapy team and get some great advice on picking a pet that's right for you. MEG FORMOSO, DVM DAWN HANNA, CPDT-KA JUDY EASON LISA MENDHEIM
This episode of Dateline Health discusses the importance of The World's First Theme Park for Entrepreneurs and its impact on the global community. Guests: ?John G. Wensveen, Ph.D.
Kyushu is a southern island of Japan with mountains sheltering deep manicured valleys spilling over with stepped fields of waving rice and vegetable crops. In a Buddhist temple we see the preparation of a Kaiseki feast and observe the Tea Ceremony, an event meant to elevate the soul. A farmer sings local folk music and a 84 year old Geisha plays songs to entertain her guests. At a Shinto shrine, virgin dancers perform a harvest offering and a purist cook reveals her kitchen's secrets as the essence of this unique culture and its preoccupation with exact simplicity is revealed.
Host Sian Richards not only learns about the history and culture of the countries she visits in her tour across Asia, professional chefs in each location invite her to enjoy the delicious meals they?ve prepared.
A desperate newspaper editor attempts to convince his veteran reporter ex-wife to cover one last story about an accused murderer's upcoming execution before she marries an insurance salesman and retires from the business. ( Cary Grant, Rosalind Russell, Ralph Bellamy, Gene Lockhart, Porter Hall, Ernest Truex )
Chuck Leavell begins his visit to California meeting wildfire survivors from Paradise and learns of a tactic being used to fight wildfires, ecological forestry; in Redwood County he sees the tallest trees in the world; he discovers biomass means converting wood chips and dead trees into renewable energy; then a tribute to guitar-making legend, Leo Fender, at the Fender Instrument Factory.
Tom has the thrill of appraising a 2013 Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4; Chris appraisers a luxurious 2007 Maybach 62; and Ben a 2008 Ferrari 430 Scuderia and a 2003 Saleen S7 super muscle car.
April Kirk, Executive Director of the historic Stranahan House Museum, talks about the exciting programs put on by the museum as well as her other projects, which include being an artist. Guests: April Kirk Bill Hirschman Carol Kassie Wil Shriner Frank Loconto
Getting ready for kindergarten marks a significant milestone in a child's journey of growth and development. It encompasses not only academic readiness but also social and emotional preparedness, laying the groundwork for their formal education. More than just a step into the world of letters and numbers, kindergarten serves as a crucial period for holistic development. Guests: Lori Canning Lori Turner Allan Madrid Renee Jaffe
Jed and Duke his dog are both down without a woman in their lives, until they see and pursue a French woman and her poodle that she brought to breed with Mrs. Drysdales dog. Meanwhile Mrs. Drysdale has arranged a "marriage" between the dogs, complete with a decorated bedroom.
Andy gets jealous when a big-city teacher arrives to work with Helen and ends up spending several evenings with her. Andy gets jealous when a big-city teacher arrives to work with Helen and ends up spending several evenings with her.
Organized crime comes to Virginia City -- in the form of a protection racket.
Ranchers are being killed, cattle stolen, and retired U.S. Deputy Marshall Denver McKee leads various posses after the suspects but never seems to be able to find them. In the meantime, McKee seems to have plenty of money to take care of his gorgeous daughter back home from schooling in the East.
Sergeants Joe Friday and Ed Jacobs investigate the apparent suicide of a woman, and find that she and her husband had violently fought just before the shooting.
George's banker persuades him to cancel Gracie's checking account. Meanwhile, a traffic cop tries to give Gracie a ticket for running red lights.
This classic comedy game show, hosted by Groucho Marx, features a secret word in each episode. Contestants answer trivia questions and exchange banter with the host.
On a hot summer night a man sees a distraught woman in his neighborhood attempt to gas herself, but when he tries to save her, she disappears.