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New York History for Kids: Immigration & Women's Suffrage Movement | THIRTEEN

Title: New York History for Kids: Immigration & Women's Suffrage Movement | THIRTEEN
Runtime: 10:28
Date posted: 1 day ago
Description: Test your history knowledge with a game of "What Do You Know?" as THIRTEEN explores how immigrants and women fought for equal rights and shaped the State of New York!

From Ellis Island to the historic 1848 convention in Seneca Falls, discover why millions left their home countries, how ethnic neighborhoods and labor unions helped families succeed, and the history of immigration laws in the U.S.
Then, travel back to 1848 in Seneca Falls, New York to learn how leaders like Susan B. Anthony, Sojourner Truth, and Frederick Douglass organized for women's rights and the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote.

The Story of New York. Discover the stories that built New York City from a Dutch trading post into an iconic global powerhouse. The WNET Group explores defining events—from architectural triumphs and the arrival of the Statue of Liberty to the solemn 25th anniversary of 9/11—uncovering local history through rich archives and the extrao...

Story Behind the 9/11 Memorial & Survivor Tree

Title: Story Behind the 9/11 Memorial & Survivor Tree
Runtime: 2:15
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: The design for the 9/11 Memorial was selected through the largest open competition in history. The final design, “Reflecting Absence” — created by architects Michael Arad and Peter Walker — transformed Ground Zero with two massive waterfalls where the Twin Towers once stood. Surrounding the eight-acre plaza are 400 white oak trees — and one charred Callery pear tree recovered from the ruins. Known as the "Survivor Tree," it stands as a lasting symbol of New York City's resilience and strength.

Explore the story of New York from the end of the 20th century through the first quarter of the 21st—one of the most dramatic, demanding, and transformational periods in the city’s history—in the two-part continuation of Ric Burns’ landmark series: "New York: A Documentary Film.”

Premiering Monday, September 21 and Tuesday, September 22 at 9pm on PBS (check local listings), pbs.org and the PBS App.

#911Memorial #GroundZero #September11 #...

How One World Trade Center & The 9/11 Memorial Were Built | THIRTEEN

Title: How One World Trade Center & The 9/11 Memorial Were Built | THIRTEEN
Runtime: 7:41
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: By 2010, construction of the "One World Trade Center" site stalled until a massive push from angry workers transformed Ground Zero into a symbol of resilience. From architect Michael Arad’s "Reflecting Absence" memorial and the underground museum guarding the original slurry wall to the Mohawk ironworkers guiding the final beam into place, witness the decade-long rebuilding of Lower Manhattan.

Explore the story of New York from the end of the 20th century through the first quarter of the 21st—one of the most dramatic, demanding, and transformational periods in the city’s history—in the two-part continuation of Ric Burns’ landmark series: "New York: A Documentary Film.”

Premiering Monday, September 21 and Tuesday, September 22 at 9pm on PBS (check local listings), pbs.org and the PBS App.
The Story of New York. Discover the stories that built New York City from a Dutch trading post into an iconic global powerhouse. The WNET Group explores def...

Title: Islamophobia in Post-9/11 New York
Runtime: 1:25
Date posted: 3 days ago
Description: In the aftermath of September 11, Muslim New Yorkers faced isolation. NYC teacher Debbie Almontaser saw firsthand how quickly Islamophobia spread. She was forced to have tough conversations at home with her daughter, Shifa, about wearing her hijab in public. Shifa chose Muslim pride over fear during one of the city's most challenging times.

#September11 #Post911 #USHistory #Islam #Muslim #Islamophobia #NewYorkCity #Shorts #History #THIRTEEN #ReligiousFreedom #NYC #PBS #TheStoryOfNewYork

Why is a Revolutionary War Statue Missing?

Title: Why is a Revolutionary War Statue Missing?
Runtime: 1:30
Date posted: 3 days ago
Description: At a monument honoring Revolutionary War heroes in Schuylerville, New York, one statue is famously missing. Join THIRTEEN's Francesca Poliseno to learn why the revolutionary leader Benedict Arnold chose a dark path that erased his heroic mark in history. Before Arnold committed treason at West Point, he had been an aggressive field commander whose actions saved the American cause at Saratoga.

#AmericanRevolution #BenedictArnold #PathsOfRebellion #Shorts #USHistory #RevolutionaryWar #Saratoga #THIRTEEN #PBS #TheStoryOfNewYork

New York's Unshakeable Spirit & Resilience After 9/11

Title: New York's Unshakeable Spirit & Resilience After 9/11
Runtime: 1:28
Date posted: 3 days ago
Description: "On Tuesday we were knocked down. On Friday, we were up."

Journalist, author, and editor Pete Hamill was downtown reporting for the New York Daily News when the Twin Towers fell. In this clip from the THIRTEEN Vault, Hamill reflects on the blinding dust cloud on Broadway, the city's tough, diverse character and why its people were always bound to rise to the occasion after September 11, 2001.

#NYC #911Memorial #NewYorkCity #Resilience #USHistory #Shorts #HistoryTok #GroundZero #THIRTEENVault #September11

After 9/11: Rare NYC Archival Footage & Firsthand Accounts | THIRTEEN

Title: After 9/11: Rare NYC Archival Footage & Firsthand Accounts | THIRTEEN
Runtime: 1:30:42
Date posted: 3 days ago
Description: Advisory: The following program contains material which may be disturbing to some viewers. Discretion is advised.

Please note: The content featured in this video is from the THIRTEEN Vault. Videos may contain on-screen graphics that were featured in the original broadcast and may no longer contain working links, phone numbers, or accurate information.

Drawn from episodes of "New York Voices" in the THIRTEEN Vault, this special captures how New York City navigated loss, unity, and recovery on and after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. It includes the unprecedented harbor evacuation that moved 160,000 civilians to safety, the immediate struggles of first responders at Ground Zero, the 24-hour crisis phone-a-thon at public media company WNET, and conversations with interfaith leaders.

"New York Voices" was a weekly public affairs series covering local news, arts, culture, education, and politics in New York City — hosted by Rafael Pi Ro...

Title: Humiliations of Jim Crow in New Jersey
Runtime: 1:30
Date posted: 4 days ago
Description: While the Jim Crow era is associated with the American South, its reach extended across the entire country through systematic policies like redlining — the discriminatory housing practice that denied loans or insurance to Black applicants— and through federally enforced segregation. Figures like President Woodrow Wilson re-established racial barriers with the full force of federal law. These policies shaped divided neighborhoods, caused economic stagnation, and segregated public spaces.

#AmericanHistory #BlackHistory #JimCrow #Redlining #History #Shorts #Segregation #ThePriceOfSilence #NewJersey #TheStoryOfNewYork #TheStoryOfNewJersey #THIRTEEN #PBS

Was Benedict Arnold an American Hero or Ultimate Traitor? | THIRTEEN

Title: Was Benedict Arnold an American Hero or Ultimate Traitor? | THIRTEEN
Runtime: 27:43
Date posted: 4 days ago
Description: Benedict Arnold — along with Ethan Allen — captured Fort Ticonderoga in 1775 for the American patriots— but what happened next to Arnold, who later switched to the British side?

In 1777, British General John Burgoyne launched a campaign to crush the American revolutionaries by seizing New York’s waterways and splitting the colonies. The result was a brutal campaign marked by costly military mistakes, reluctant German troops "rented out" to the British crown, and the murder of Jane McCrea—a local woman whose death united and fired up patriot forces.

That invasion collided with American forces at the Battle of Saratoga, where Benedict Arnold became the true hero on the field — saving the Revolution and securing America’s alliance with France. However, after being repeatedly passed over for promotion, a bitter Arnold began setting himself on a dark path toward treason and his loyalty began to shift.

Part two of the four-part program "Pa...

Great Migration to Jim Crow New Jersey | THIRTEEN

Title: Great Migration to Jim Crow New Jersey | THIRTEEN
Runtime: 27:27
Date posted: 5 days ago
Description: Watch the documentary series "The Price of Silence" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLSyPi2Z0K5s

Millions of Black Americans fled the violence of the Jim Crow South during the Great Migration. But the North—and specifically New Jersey—was far from a welcoming refuge. Descendants of migrants to the cities Newark and Elizabeth share what their families faced in the South and in New Jersey. Dr. John A. Kenny, personal physician to Booker T. Washington and George Washington Carver, was forced to leave Tuskegee, Alabama after death threats from the Ku Klux Klan. In Newark, Dr. Kenny confronted career barriers, segregation, and redlining — the discriminatory housing practice of refusing to offer credit or insurance. NJ Governor Woodrow Wilson was a supporter of segregation, including when he became U.S. president after his governorship. Historians and community leaders unpack how Northern racial suppression and humiliations evolved and why its impacts are stil...

1658 Long Island Witch Trial of Goody Garlick

Title: 1658 Long Island Witch Trial of Goody Garlick
Runtime: 1:30
Date posted: 5 days ago
Description: In 1658, decades before the Salem Witch Trials in Massachusetts, a resident of East Hampton in Long Island was accused of witchcraft. After a young mother’s sudden death, Elizabeth "Goody" Garlick was put on trial for casting spells on neighbors and livestock. Her fate rested with Governor John Winthrop Jr. Instead of giving into the hysteria, Winthrop used reason and early science—delivering a surprising verdict that changed local history.

#LongIslandHistory #WitchTrial #History #Shorts #AmericanHistory #EastHampton #17thCentury #StoryOfNewYork #THIRTEEN #PBS

Long Island Witch Trial of 1658 | THIRTEEN

Title: Long Island Witch Trial of 1658 | THIRTEEN
Runtime: 7:50
Date posted: 6 days ago
Description: Long before the Salem Witch Trials began in 1692, colonial New York experienced its own hysteria. In 1658, Elizabeth "Goody" Garlick of East Hampton, Long Island was accused of witchcraft following the tragic death of Elizabeth Gardner Howell. Facing bizarre accusations from neighbors and a deathy penalty, Garlick was sent to Connecticut for trial. Governor John Winthrop Jr. presided over the case — one that marked a pivotal moment where scientific reasoning began to challenge superstitions of the time.

"Drive By History" follows the investigations of host Ken Magos as he stops at roadside history markers in New Jersey and New York and explores what happened and why it still matters. With the help of esteemed historians, celebrated authors and chefs, and nationally recognized experts, "Drive By History" connects the dots, revealing how local events form our shared American narrative.

This "Drive By History" is part of The Story of New York, The WNET Group's ...

What New Yorkers Saw on September 11, 2001

Title: What New Yorkers Saw on September 11, 2001
Runtime: 0:42
Date posted: 6 days ago
Description: Twenty-five years after September 11, 2001, this clip from the documentary "9/11 + 25: Return to Ground Zero" offers a look at America’s darkest day through raw footage and firsthand witness accounts captured in real time. Filmed walking down Fifth Avenue as the tragedy unfolded at the World Trade Center, documentary filmmaker Patrick Heaphy documents the immediate confusion, fear, and reactions of New Yorkers as they experience the attacks.

Watch "9/11 + 25: Return to Ground Zero" on THIRTEEN or stream on thirteen.org and PBS platforms.

#911 #worldtradecenter #nyc #history #september11th #shorts #newyork #news #twintowers

9/11 + 25: Unseen Footage from September 11, 2001 | THIRTEEN

Title: 9/11 + 25: Unseen Footage from September 11, 2001 | THIRTEEN
Runtime: 6:43
Date posted: 7 days ago
Description: Advisory: The following program contains material which may be disturbing to some viewers. Discretion is advised.

Twenty-five years after September 11, 2001, this clip from the documentary "9/11 + 25: Return to Ground Zero" offers a look at America’s darkest day through raw footage and firsthand witness accounts captured in real time. Filmed walking down Fifth Avenue as the tragedy unfolded at the World Trade Center, documentary filmmaker Patrick Heaphy (@LCM247) documents the immediate confusion, fear, and reactions of New Yorkers as they experience the attacks.

Watch "9/11 + 25: Return to Ground Zero" Monday, September 7 at 10 p.m. on THIRTEEN or stream on thirteen.org and PBS platforms.

Discover the stories that built New York City from a Dutch trading post into an iconic global powerhouse. The WNET Group explores defining events—from architectural triumphs and the arrival of the Statue of Liberty to the solemn 25th anniversary of 9/11—u...

Story Behind Brooklyn’s Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument

Title: Story Behind Brooklyn’s Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument
Runtime: 1:30
Date posted: 8 days ago
Description: Architect Stanford White's final project stands at the top of a hill in Brooklyn's Fort Greene Park. A column rising 148 feet, the Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument honors over 10,000 Revolutionary War prisoners who perished aboard British prison ships docked off Brooklyn's shoreline. On the evening he was murdered, White had been working on designs for the memorial — and the crypt holding the remains of those who died.

#TreasuresOfNewYork #StanfordWhite #FortGreenePark #BrooklynHistory #AmericanRevolution #ArchitectureHistory #NYCHistory #Shorts #TheStoryOfNewYork #THIRTEEN #PBS #MartyrsMonument

Title: Great American Chili Debate
Runtime: 0:53
Date posted: 10 days ago
Description: Much like Bolognese sauce in Italy, there is no consensus on how to make a classic "American chili." From the strictly bean-free Texan recipe to Cincinnati’s unique tradition of serving it over spaghetti with a mound of cheddar, every region has its own take on a classic dish.

#MikesBites #ChiliConCarne #AmericanCuisine #FoodHistory #CulinaryTraditions #RegionalFood #Shorts #THIRTEEN #WNET

Title: Benedict Arnold’s DIY Navy Ships
Runtime: 1:29
Date posted: 10 days ago
Description: Join THIRTEEN's Francesca Poliseno to learn how Benedict Arnold pulled off an impossible military feat—before becoming America’s most famous traitor. In 1776, Arnold built a makeshift naval fleet out of raw green timber to confront the British navy on Lake Champlain. While heavily outnumbered at the Battle of Valcour Island, the fleet inflicted severe damage and slipped away in the dark, delaying the British invasion and buying the Continental Army crucial time.

#BenedictArnold #AmericanRevolution #BattleOfValcourIsland #LakeChamplain #USHistory #NYHistory #History #Documentary #TheStoryOfNewYork #THIRTEEN #Shorts #PBS

Gloria Steinem on the Definition of Feminism

Title: Gloria Steinem on the Definition of Feminism
Runtime: 2:44
Date posted: 10 days ago
Description: THIRTEEN remembers the life and legacy of groundbreaking feminist leader, journalist, writer, and activist Gloria Steinem. In this clip from "Open Mind," Steinem speaks with host Richard Heffner about her core philosophy of self-ownership, bodily autonomy, and taking power back in daily life. She further explains her definition of feminism—starting with the fundamental right to control one's own life "from the skin in."

#GloriaSteinem #Feminism #WomenHistory #TheOpenMind #BodilyAutonomy #WomenEmpowerment #Archive #Shorts #InMemoriam #THIRTEEN #PBS

The Mansion That Inspired The Great Gatsby

Title: The Mansion That Inspired The Great Gatsby
Runtime: 1:28
Date posted: 11 days ago
Description: Built in 1919 by banker Otto Hermann Kahn, Oheka Castle — in Huntington on Long Island — hosted extravagant 1920s parties attended by celebrities like Charlie Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks, and Groucho Marx. "Drive By History" explores the massive Gold Coast estate where F. Scott Fitzgerald enjoyed the benefits of living in the Jazz Age, gathering the real-life inspiration for his masterpiece novel: "The Great Gatsby."

#TheGreatGatsby #FScottFitzgerald #OhekaCastle #JazzAge #DriveByHistory #LongIslandHistory #RoaringTwenties #ClassicLiterature #Shorts #THIRTEEN #PBS

NJ Judge Trafficked Enslaved People for Profit

Title: NJ Judge Trafficked Enslaved People for Profit
Runtime: 1:30
Date posted: 11 days ago
Description: In 1818, Middlesex County Judge Jacob Van Winkle exploited New Jersey’s 1804 "Gradual Emancipation Act," using falsified documents to illegally traffic freed and enslaved Black individuals into permanent slavery on southern plantations for financial gain. The film "The Price of Silence" details how corrupt officials operated an illegal slave ring out of the port city of Perth Amboy, and how those held captive resisted as much as they could.

#Shorts #ThePriceOfSilence #LostSoulsProject #BlackHistory #NewJerseyHistory #PerthAmboy #History #Documentary #THIRTEEN #PBS

Capture of Fort Ticonderoga & Fight for Lake Champlain: New York in American Revolution | THIRTEEN

Title: Capture of Fort Ticonderoga & Fight for Lake Champlain: New York in American Revolution | THIRTEEN
Runtime: 27:00
Date posted: 11 days ago
Description: In 1976, THIRTEEN aired "Paths of Rebellion: New York in the Revolution" as an American Bicentennial series exploring the political, military, and social history of New York State during the American Revolution.

Part one of "Paths of Rebellion" showcases the early strikes of the Revolutionary War along the New York and Vermont border through historical analysis and living history re-enactments. The Green Mountain Boys — led by Ethan Allen — unite with Colonel Benedict Arnold to launch a surprise nighttime raid on Fort Ticonderoga, seizing critical artillery for the early Patriot army.

The story continues north toward Montreal and Quebec, where harsh winter conditions and expiring troop enlistments reshaped early American military strategy. Re-enactors and historians reconstruct the 1776 Battle of Valcour Island on Lake Champlain, demonstrating how Benedict Arnold's hastily built fleet of wooden gunboats delayed a major British invasion and bought crucial t...

Exposing New Jersey’s Illegal Slave Trade | THIRTEEN

Title: Exposing New Jersey’s Illegal Slave Trade | THIRTEEN
Runtime: 25:24
Date posted: 12 days ago
Description: Watch the documentary series "The Price of Silence" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLSyPi2Z0K5s

The Lost Souls Project is dedicated to identifying the 137 freed and enslaved Black individuals who were illegally trafficked from New Jersey to southern plantations in 1818. Through historical evidence and expert insights, Part 2 of "The Price of Silence" highlights the grassroots movement that exposed how corrupt New Jerseyan officials manipulated state emancipation laws for profit in the 19th century, tearing families apart and shipping human cargo out of the port city of Perth Amboy.

"The Price of Silence" also examines how historical injustices directly connect to New Jersey's modern systemic disparities in housing, wealth, and youth incarceration. Additionally, singer Danielle Cotton shares her deeply personal journey as a Black artist and entertainer.

Discover the stories that built New York City from a Dutch trading post into an ic...

The Charming Frenchman: Maruice Chevalier

Title: The Charming Frenchman: Maruice Chevalier
Runtime: 0:51
Date posted: 12 days ago
Description: During the "Golden Age" of cinema, Maurice Chevalier captured global audiences with his charm and charisma. Explore how he shaped classic American films while defining the image of an elegant Frenchman.

#MauriceChevalier #ClassicHollywood #GoldenAgeOfHollywood #FilmHistory #HollywoodHistory #ClassicMovies #Shorts #THIRTEEN #PBS

Step Inside the Real Long Island Gatsby Mansion | THIRTEEN

Title: Step Inside the Real Long Island Gatsby Mansion | THIRTEEN
Runtime: 13:42
Date posted: 13 days ago
Description: Step back into the Roaring Twenties to explore Oheka Castle, the massive French-style French chateau on Long Island's Gold Coast that inspired F. Scott Fitzgerald’s literary masterpiece: "The Great Gatsby." Built in 1919 by wealthy banker Otto Hermann Kahn, Oheka Castle hosted lavish parties for famous guests, including Charlie Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks, and Groucho Marx.

Join "Drive By History" host, Ken Magos, as he tours the estate, learns about its history, and uncovers how this legendary Gold Coast mansion captured the spirit of the Jazz Age.

"Drive By History" follows the investigations of host Ken Magos as he stops at roadside history markers in NJ and NY and explores what happened and why it still matters. With the help of esteemed historians, celebrated authors and chefs and nationally recognized experts, "Drive By History" connects the dots, revealing how local events form our shared American narrative.

This "Drive By History" is part...

Maurice Chevalier: Story Behind the Man in the Straw Hat | THIRTEEN

Title: Maurice Chevalier: Story Behind the Man in the Straw Hat | THIRTEEN
Runtime: 52:38
Date posted: 14 days ago
Description: Maurice Chevalier’s iconic straw hat, tuxedo, and confident swagger made him the ultimate symbol of French charm in the world of early 20th century entertainment. Rising from working-class Paris to the stages of the Folies Bergère (an iconic opera house in Paris), he went on to conquer early Hollywood, navigate wartime trials, and stage an unforgettable comeback in the late 1950s.

Chevalier became a global star in classic films like "The Love Parade" and "The Merry Widow." His undeniable charisma and signature accent won over American and international audiences. Later in life, he made a triumphant comeback in movies like "Love in the Afternoon" and "Gigi."

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#MauriceChevalier #ClassicHollywood #CinemaHistory #FilmDocumentary #FrenchCinema #ClassicMusicals #HollywoodHisto...

Why George Lucas Embraced Digital Special Effects

Title: Why George Lucas Embraced Digital Special Effects
Runtime: 1:11
Date posted: 14 days ago
Description: Before digital backgrounds and CGI, filmmakers were constantly hitting technological limitations. George Lucas explains how he embraced early digital technology with "Star Wars," changing the landscape of special effects forever. It unlocked an entire world of fantasy films, epic period pieces, and lifelike characters that transformed cinema.

#GeorgeLucas #StarWars #Filmmaking #BehindTheScenes #CGI #ComputerGeneratedImagery #SpecialEffects #FilmHistory #MovieMagic #THIRTEEN #PBS #Hollywood

George Lucas Conquered Hollywood Against All Odds | THIRTEEN

Title: George Lucas Conquered Hollywood Against All Odds | THIRTEEN
Runtime: 26:03
Date posted: 15 days ago
Description: Before "Star Wars" became a pop culture phenomenon, George Lucas was an anthropology major who knew nothing about making movies. Lucas highlights his unconventional career, tracing his journey from making avant-garde student "tone poems" at USC to directing his experimental debut, "THX 1138." He breaks down how his background in social science inspired the teenage cruising film "American Graffiti," the repetitive studio rejections he faced while shopping around a space fantasy called "Star Wars," and how he was forced to build groundbreaking special effects technology from scratch just to bring his vision to life.

THIRTEEN presents "Hollywood's Best Film Directors." Discover the journeys of leading Hollywood directors, from their early influences and first films to the blockbuster projects that made their reputations. Through behind-the-scenes insights, they reveal the challenges of filmmaking, from developing scripts and securing funding to casting talent and working with...

Storytime, Dance Challenge, & Frozen Banana Treats | THIRTEEN

Title: Storytime, Dance Challenge, & Frozen Banana Treats | THIRTEEN
Runtime: 9:50
Date posted: 16 days ago
Description: Camp counselor Zach leads a fun episode packed with movement, inspiration, and delicious treats! He reads "A Chance to Dance: Singing in the Rain" by Tammi Croteau Keen with Kimberly Pace Smith, an empowering children's story about dance, autism, and inclusion. He shows how to make a frozen banana snack that looks like a penguin, and finishes with a simple dance-along routine.

Camp TV is THIRTEEN's fun and educational series for kids and families. Featuring everything 5 to 10-year-olds love about summer camp – hands-on activities, performing arts, movement, nature and animal content, science, literacy, virtual field trips and more – all led by the enthusiastic fun-loving counselors Nzingha Ashford, Zachary Noah Piser and Mia Weinberger.

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#KidsContent #Storytime #AChance...

Title: Remembering Dolly Parton
Runtime: 1:31
Date posted: 19 days ago
Description: THIRTEEN honors the life and legacy of singer-songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman Dolly Parton. She always believed in the power of big dreams and hard work. In this THIRTEEN Vault clip from MetroFocus, Dolly reflects on her humble beginnings in Locust Ridge, Tennessee, to becoming a global icon. She emphasizes the importance of staying true to yourself, giving back when you reach the top, and why dreams require action, faith, and a strong work ethic.

#DollyParton #Inspiration #CountryMusic #WomenInMusic #Legacy #Motivation #THIRTEEN #PBS #Shorts #InMemoriam

Monty Python Was Banned From Filming in Castles

Title: Monty Python Was Banned From Filming in Castles
Runtime: 1:31
Date posted: 21 days ago
Description: Before "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" became a comedy classic, Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones had zero movie-directing experience. From "choosing" only directors named "Terry," to getting denied by Scottish castles weeks before shooting, Gilliam breaks down the chaos, rule-breaking, and improvisation that somehow resulted in the cult classic film.

#Shorts #TerryGilliam #MontyPython #Filmmaking #BehindTheScenes #CinemaHistory #FilmSchool #ClassicComedy #TerryJones #THIRTEEN #PBS #WNET

Visionary Behind Brazil, 12 Monkeys & Monty Python | THIRTEEN

Title: Visionary Behind Brazil, 12 Monkeys & Monty Python | THIRTEEN
Runtime: 25:35
Date posted: 22 days ago
Description: Terry Gilliam describes himself as half Hollywood director, half European filmmaker. From Monty Python animator to visionary director of "Brazil," "12 Monkeys," and "The Fisher King," the unconventional director opens up about his legendary battles with studio executives, managing the wild energy of Robin Williams, working with Bruce Willis and Brad Pitt, and why he chose an unconventional career over the Hollywood system.

THIRTEEN presents "Hollywood's Best Film Directors." Discover the journeys of leading Hollywood directors, from their early influences and first films to the blockbuster projects that made their reputations. Through behind-the-scenes insights, they reveal the challenges of filmmaking, from developing scripts and securing funding to casting talent and working with major stars and share the secrets behind great movies.

Subscribe to THIRTEEN newsletters to stay informed: https://www.thirteen.org/email-preferences/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=...

Title: Director Behind 31 Oscar Nominations
Runtime: 1:02
Date posted: 26 days ago
Description: Director William Wyler and his son, David Wyler, reflect on the balance of directing actors, building trust on set, and inspiring Oscar-winning performances. From Bette Davis to Barbra Streisand, Hollywood's greatest stars were both scared and excited to work with Wyler.

#Shorts #WilliamWyler #ClassicHollywood #FilmHistory #AcademyAwards #Oscars #BetteDavis #BarbraStreisand #Directing #CinemaHistory #Filmmaking #BehindTheScenes #PBS #THIRTEEN #WNET

From Studio Floor Sweeper to Hollywood’s Greatest Director | THIRTEEN

Title: From Studio Floor Sweeper to Hollywood’s Greatest Director | THIRTEEN
Runtime: 52:59
Date posted: 27 days ago
Description: He’s the most Oscar-nominated director in Hollywood history. From "Ben-Hur" and "Roman Holiday" to "Jezebel," William Wyler didn't just direct classics — he succeeded in every single film genre he touched.

Raised in then-German Alsace-Lorraine, Wyler was a rebellious teenager and had become a young man adrift when a distant cousin — Universal Pictures founder Carl Laemmle — offered him a ticket to America. Carrying film cans across New York, sweeping studio floors in Los Angeles, and grinding through every set job on the lot, Wyler learned the movie business from the ground up.

Discover how a young immigrant who arrived with nothing became Hollywood's legendary "captain of the ship," guiding a record 31 actors to Academy Award nominations. Featuring exclusive family archives, personal transcripts, and rare reflections from his children, THIRTEEN highlights the legacy of a perfectionist filmmaker, cinematic visionary, and WWII veteran.

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Title: Investing in Chips. Potato Chips.
Runtime: 0:40
Date posted: 27 days ago
Description: Who would've thought potatoes could get even better?

Michigan State University has perfected the crunch of your favorite snack by genetically engineering five brand-new potatoes.

#MikesBites #PotatoChips #FoodScience #Snacks #Agriculture #Shorts #THIRTEEN #WNET

His Hit Films Delivered Laughs & Enlightenment

Title: His Hit Films Delivered Laughs & Enlightenment
Runtime: 0:38
Date posted: 28 days ago
Description: Hollywood Legend Garry Marshall — known for "Pretty Woman," "The Princess Diaries" franchise, and co-creator of "Happy Days" — opens up about his philosophy as a storyteller. For Marshall, a great comedy can balance laughter, poignancy, and enlightenment to give people comfort when they need it most.

#GarryMarshall #Filmmaking #DirectorQuotes #Inspiration #MovieMaking #HollywoodHistory #Comedy #PBS #Shorts

Man Behind Pretty Woman & The Princess Diaries | THIRTEEN

Title: Man Behind Pretty Woman & The Princess Diaries | THIRTEEN
Runtime: 25:06
Date posted: 29 days ago
Description: Go behind the scenes with director and producer Garry Marshall as he reflects on his legendary career in television and film. From creating TV classics like "Happy Days," "Mork & Mindy," and "The Odd Couple" to directing Hollywood hits like "Pretty Woman," "Beaches," and "The Princess Diaries" franchise, Marshall shares candid stories from his decades in Hollywood. He dives into his early life in the Bronx, how he gave stars like Julia Roberts, Anne Hathaway, and Robin Williams their big breaks, how to turn a dark script into a romantic comedy, and why making audiences laugh is so important to him.

THIRTEEN presents "Hollywood's Best Film Directors." Discover the journeys of leading Hollywood directors, from their early influences and first films to the blockbuster projects that made their reputations. Through behind-the-scenes insights, they reveal the challenges of filmmaking, from developing scripts and securing funding to casting talent and working with major stars and...

Charles & Ray Eames Animate Indian Fable

Title: Charles & Ray Eames Animate Indian Fable
Runtime: 2:58
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Famous for the iconic Eames Lounge Chair, husband-and-wife design duo Charles and Ray Eames made 125 short films to explain complex ideas and processes. They animated an ancient Indian tale involving grains wheat and a chessboard to demonstrate exponential growth.

#Eames #DesignHistory #CharlesAndRayEames #ShortFilms #ExponentialGrowth #Architecture #Furniture #Documentary #PBS #Shorts #THIRTEEN #WNET #Math #MathProblem #CharlesEames #RayEames #IndianFable

Charles & Ray Eames, Modern Architecture and Design Icons: Retro Documentary | THIRTEEN

Title: Charles & Ray Eames, Modern Architecture and Design Icons: Retro Documentary | THIRTEEN
Runtime: 1:25:36
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Step inside the extraordinary world of Charles and Ray Eames, the iconic husband-wife duo who redefined mid-century modern furniture, architecture, and visual media. In 1973, they welcome cameras into their innovative "1949 Eames House" of prefabricated materials in Pacific Palisades, now a National Historic Landmark. From their revolutionary molded plywood chairs to ground-breaking short films like "Powers of Ten" and "Toccata for Toy Trains," THIRTEEN explores how their creative partnership transformed standard industrial materials into timeless art.

Featuring insights from architects Peter Blake and R. Buckminster Fuller, physicist Philip Morrison, composer Elmer Bernstein, and interviews with Charles and Ray Eames themselves.

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This 1973 documentary "An Eames Celebration...

Title: Why Casting Can Make or Break a Movie
Runtime: 1:42
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Three-time Oscar winner James L. Brooks — director of "Terms of Endearment" and "Broadcast News" — shares a crucial aspect of filmmaking: actors are truly the "co-authors" of every film, and the cast can make or break a project. He recalls the eight-month search for Holly Hunter in "Broadcast News" and how Garry Marshall's recommendation led to casting Greg Kinnear in "As Good As It Gets."

#JamesLBrooks #Filmmaking #Casting #HollyHunter #GregKinnear #AsGoodAsItGets #BroadcastNews #MovieMaking #DirectorAdvice #Shorts #THIRTEEN #WNET

Title: Do You Know This "Simpsons" Co-Creator?
Runtime: 0:52
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Three-time Oscar-winning director James L. Brooks co-created "The Simpsons" alongside Matt Groening in 1989. Brooks describes why working on the series is "the dream date that never ends"—and how kids who grew up watching the show are now writing it. Brooks is known for his films "Terms of Endearment," "Broadcast News," and "As Good As It Gets."

#TheSimpsons #JamesLBrooks #Animation #TVHistory #Screenwriting #Shorts #THIRTEEN #WNET

Working with Jack Nicholson, Finding Holly Hunter, & Creating The Simpsons: James L. Brooks

Title: Working with Jack Nicholson, Finding Holly Hunter, & Creating The Simpsons: James L. Brooks
Runtime: 26:03
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Go behind the scenes to examine the distinct voice that defined James L. Brooks' legendary career, focusing on his groundbreaking transition from television to feature film. This episode explores his celebrated directing style, showcasing his signature mix of character-driven comedy and powerful emotional moments in the box office hits like "Terms of Endearment," "Broadcast News," and "As Good As It Gets."

Filmed at his home in West Los Angeles, Brooks offers a candid look at his trajectory from a self-described "high school outcast" in New Jersey to a three-time Academy Award-winning filmmaker. He shares stories from his early days as a CBS page boy, the high-stakes battle to finance his directorial debut, his collaborative process with actors like Jack Nicholson, Shirley MacLaine, and Holly Hunter, and touches on his role developing "The Simpsons" — the longest-running comedy series in television history.

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Are Marigolds the Next Plant-Based Protein Trend?

Title: Are Marigolds the Next Plant-Based Protein Trend?
Runtime: 0:47
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Scientists have discovered that marigolds, the popular garden flower, are packed with protein and ideal for a protein substitute. They’re perfect for baking and heavy-duty emulsifying, especially in vegan recipes.

#MikesBites #ProteinHacks #FoodScience #EdibleFlowers #HealthTrends #WeirdFood #Shorts #THIRTEEN #WNET

Psychic Predictions vs. Actual Outcomes (1976)

Title: Psychic Predictions vs. Actual Outcomes (1976)
Runtime: 1:30
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Appearing on "Black Journal" in 1976, psychic Lillian Cosby looks back at her 1974 appearance predicting banking system warnings and looks ahead to the 1976 election, claiming Ted Kennedy could win "without a shadow of a doubt" — if he joined the race, while historian Dr. Edward Peters explains why political prophecy used to be illegal.

#BlackJournal #1976 #PsychicPredictions #History #Shorts #PublicTelevision #TonyBrown #LillianCosby #EdwardPeters #THIRTEEN #WNET

Black Psychic, History, & Predicting America’s Future on Black Journal (1976) | THIRTEEN

Title: Black Psychic, History, & Predicting America’s Future on Black Journal (1976) | THIRTEEN
Runtime: 27:40
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: "Black Journal" host Tony Brown explores the history and future of psychic predictions in America. Historian Dr. Edward Peters — author of "Witchcraft in Europe" — traces how the concept of "psychics," "seers," and political prophecy evolved from the 18th century to the 1970s. Then, psychic Lillian Cosby revisits her past predictions—including Watergate, Richard Nixon's resignation, and Gerald Ford's rise—while offering predictions for America's future during the 1976 Bicentennial year.

"Black Journal" was a monthly series of one-hour interconnected programs produced for, about, and — to a large extent — by Black Americans. The series reports on the achievements, concerns, and the attitudes of the nation’s Black citizens.

National Psychic Day is observed on the first Sunday in August. This episode from our archive is part of THIRTEEN's ongoing America 250 coverage.

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How Marlon Brando Invented The Godfather's Vito Corleone

Title: How Marlon Brando Invented The Godfather's Vito Corleone
Runtime: 1:12
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: Film director Francis Ford Coppola describes the exact moment Marlon Brando turned into Don Vito Corleone of "The Godfather."

Marlon Brando looked nothing like an aging Mafia don—he was 47 years old, with long blonde hair. Using dark shoe polish for his hair, rolled-up tissues in his cheeks, and a raspy mumble for his voice, Brando transformed into Don Vito Corleone right in front of Francis Ford Coppola's camera.

#TheGodfather #MarlonBrando #FrancisFordCoppola #CinemaHistory #Shorts #Filmmaking #ActorTransformation #BehindTheScenes

Title: 1975: US Patriotism vs Love of Home
Runtime: 1:29
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: Columnist George Will, poet Maya Angelou, author Studs Terkel, and historian Doris Kearns argue over the "American identity." From identifying patriotism versus "love of home" to comparing how American and French textbooks teach children about their nations, the panel debates a fundamental question: "Does America still work?"

#MayaAngelou #DorisKearns #GeorgeWill #AmericanHistory #Debate #Civics #Shorts #Patriotism #PublicTelevision #THIRTEEN #WNET

Title: Francis Ford Coppola on Directing
Runtime: 1:29
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: Legendary director Francis Ford Coppola reflects on the delicate balance of directing—being too controlling versus letting a film run wild—how actors judge a director, and the true meaning of success, and working with family and their Oscar wins.

#Shorts #FrancisFordCoppola #Filmmaking #Directing #TheGodfather #Cinema #Oscars #MovieDirector #THIRTEEN #WNET

Francis Ford Coppola Breaks Down His Greatest Movies & Career Lessons | THIRTEEN

Title: Francis Ford Coppola Breaks Down His Greatest Movies & Career Lessons | THIRTEEN
Runtime: 26:38
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: Legendary five-time Academy Award-winning director Francis Ford Coppola sits down in Napa Valley at the American Zortrobe Research Library to reflect on his extraordinary career. From his early days working under horror icon Roger Corman and winning an Oscar for "Patton," to making cinematic masterpieces like "The Godfather" trilogy, "Apocalypse Now," and "The Conversation," Coppola breaks down his personal writing process, working with Marlon Brando, overcoming Hollywood resistance, and his best advice for future filmmakers.

THIRTEEN presents "Hollywood's Best Film Directors." Discover the journeys of leading Hollywood directors, from their early influences and first films to the blockbuster projects that made their reputations. Through behind-the-scenes insights, they reveal the challenges of filmmaking, from developing scripts and securing funding to casting talent and working with major stars and share the secrets behind great movies.

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Why Did ICE Deport These Two Long Island Brothers?

Title: Why Did ICE Deport These Two Long Island Brothers?
Runtime: 1:29
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa traveled to El Salvador to find out what happened after two Long Island-based brothers were deported. After fleeing El Salvador due to gang violence in 2016 when they were children, they spent years pursuing their American dreams—until ICE knocked on their door.

#Shorts #Immigration #Newsday #LongIsland #Deportation #ICE #ElSalvador

Title: Bar Talk That Built Billion-Dollar Brand
Runtime: 0:50
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: In 2003, a casual conversation in a Manhattan bar sparked a brilliant business idea. Two Brazilian women shared what they missed most about home: coconut water. This led to a small startup in Brooklyn that became a global brand with a billion-dollar valuation.

#MikesBites #VitaCoco #BusinessStory #Entrepreneurship #BrandHistory #SuccessStory #Shorts #THIRTEEN #WNET

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