Ideas in Action with Jim Glassman
2010-2012 | Distribution: Broadcast/Internet/OTT
The weekly public television series on ideas and their consequences. Each half-hour edition presents an examination of trends, conditions, and data at the heart of the important issues of the day. Viewers engage with a diverse group of economists, historians, anthropologists, political scientists, demographers, and social philosophers, as well as authorities from many other disciplines.
The weekly public television series on ideas and their consequences. Each half-hour edition presents an examination of trends, conditions, and data at the heart of the important issues of the day. Viewers engage with a diverse group of economists, historians, anthropologists, political scientists, demographers, and social philosophers, as well as authorities from many other disciplines.
A Matter of Leadership
2012 | Distribution: Broadcast/Internet/OTT/DVD
A one-hour documentary look at how principals are making a critical difference in reducing the high school drop-out rate. Presented as part of the CPB programming initiative, “American Graduates: Let’s Make It Happen.” With host Jim Glassman.
A one-hour documentary look at how principals are making a critical difference in reducing the high school drop-out rate. Presented as part of the CPB programming initiative, “American Graduates: Let’s Make It Happen.” With host Jim Glassman.
It's More Than A Game
2010 | Distribution: On Demand/Internet/OTT/DVD
Youth sports today are more competitive than ever before. With travel leagues, skills camps and an increased focus on winning, kids are feeling the pressure to perform, instead of enjoying the joy of the game. Hosted by Hollywood actor and youth coach Sean Astin, this series presents practical tips and strategies from experts, coaches, parents and athletes for how to give youth sports back to the youth.
Youth sports today are more competitive than ever before. With travel leagues, skills camps and an increased focus on winning, kids are feeling the pressure to perform, instead of enjoying the joy of the game. Hosted by Hollywood actor and youth coach Sean Astin, this series presents practical tips and strategies from experts, coaches, parents and athletes for how to give youth sports back to the youth.
Shaun White: Wizard of Winter Games
2010 | Distribution: Broadcast/Internet/OTT/DVD
A one-hour Sportskool documentary profile of the Olympic snowboarding champion, including exclusive interview footage as well as behind-the-scenes footage of training and competition.
A one-hour Sportskool documentary profile of the Olympic snowboarding champion, including exclusive interview footage as well as behind-the-scenes footage of training and competition.
First Steps
2009 | Distribution: Cable/Internet/DVD
A six-part series produced for the Tharwa Foundation, a US non-profit group working to bring peaceful democratic change to Syria. Produced in Arabic, the series incorporates raw citizen journalist video from inside Syria into news packages, followed by a studio discussion. Hosted by Syrian dissident Ammar Abdulhamid, each 30-minute episode explores topics related to democratic and social change within Syria. Distributed by satellite, internet and other means directly to Syrians.
A six-part series produced for the Tharwa Foundation, a US non-profit group working to bring peaceful democratic change to Syria. Produced in Arabic, the series incorporates raw citizen journalist video from inside Syria into news packages, followed by a studio discussion. Hosted by Syrian dissident Ammar Abdulhamid, each 30-minute episode explores topics related to democratic and social change within Syria. Distributed by satellite, internet and other means directly to Syrians.
Sportskool Supersessions
2009 | Distribution: On Demand/Cable
Thirteen half-hour programs for syndication featuring some of Sportskool's most famous coaches including Mia Hamm, Doug Flutie, Tony Gwinn and Misty May Trainor.
Thirteen half-hour programs for syndication featuring some of Sportskool's most famous coaches including Mia Hamm, Doug Flutie, Tony Gwinn and Misty May Trainor.
Think Tank With Ben Wattenberg
2004 - 2010 | Distribution: Broadcast/Internet/DVD
The weekly PBS series on ideas and public policy.
The weekly PBS series on ideas and public policy.
Fighting Words
2008 | Distribution: Broadcast
A one-hour PBS autobiography of Ben Wattenberg, including interviews with Patrick Buchanan, Midge Decter, E.J. Dionne, Francis Fukuyama, Christopher Hitchens, Joshua Muravchik, James Q. Wilson and James Woolsey.
A one-hour PBS autobiography of Ben Wattenberg, including interviews with Patrick Buchanan, Midge Decter, E.J. Dionne, Francis Fukuyama, Christopher Hitchens, Joshua Muravchik, James Q. Wilson and James Woolsey.
The Real Economy
2008 | Distribution: Broadcast
A one-hour PBS documentary on the mismeasurement of the American economy
A one-hour PBS documentary on the mismeasurement of the American economy
Closer To Truth
2008 | Distribution: Broadcast/Internet
A 39-part television series and website on the cosmos, consciousness and God, hosted by Robert L. Kuhn
A 39-part television series and website on the cosmos, consciousness and God, hosted by Robert L. Kuhn
Project Happiness
2008 | Distribution: Theatrical/Internet/DVD
A feature-length documentary film on high school students who travel to India to meet the Dalai Lama
A feature-length documentary film on high school students who travel to India to meet the Dalai Lama
Moneywise with Kelvin Boston
2002-2007 | Distribution: Broadcast/Internet
The PBS series featuring real-life personal finance stories and expert advice.
The PBS series featuring real-life personal finance stories and expert advice.
Church & State
2006 | Distribution: Cable
One-hour documentary on religion and the law, from the founding fathers to the present Supreme Court for The Fox News Channel
One-hour documentary on religion and the law, from the founding fathers to the present Supreme Court for The Fox News Channel
Baseball's Secret Formula
2006 | Distribution: Cable
One-hour Discovery Science documentary on Sabermetrics and the use of statistics in professional baseball management, featuring Bill James
One-hour Discovery Science documentary on Sabermetrics and the use of statistics in professional baseball management, featuring Bill James
Wine, Food & Friends with Karen MacNeil
2005 | Distribution: Broadcast/Internet/DVD
The public television series on wine and food pairing produced in association with Cooking Light magazine. Companion book published by Oxmoor Press.
The public television series on wine and food pairing produced in association with Cooking Light magazine. Companion book published by Oxmoor Press.
Heaven on Earth: The Rise & Fall of Socialism
2005 | Distribution: Broadcast/DVD
A three-hour PBS documentary series exploring one of the most powerful political ideas in history, why it rose and ultimately failed. Based on the book by Joshua Muravchik
A three-hour PBS documentary series exploring one of the most powerful political ideas in history, why it rose and ultimately failed. Based on the book by Joshua Muravchik
Financial Insecurity: Facing America's Crisis in Healthcare & Retirement
2005 | Distribution: Broadcast
A one-hour public television special on challenges facing employers and employees
A one-hour public television special on challenges facing employers and employees
Traveling Smart with Rudy Maxa
2002 | Distribution: Broadcast
A one-hour television presentation for before a studio audience featuring National Public Radio's original Savvy Traveler. For PBS.
A one-hour television presentation for before a studio audience featuring National Public Radio's original Savvy Traveler. For PBS.
The Big Band Sound of WWII
2008 | Distribution: Broadcast/DVD
A one-hour televised concert event and companion CD featuring the 30-piece Eric Felten Jazz Orchestra and a houseful of swing dancers. With special guest Mary Cleere Haran.
A one-hour televised concert event and companion CD featuring the 30-piece Eric Felten Jazz Orchestra and a houseful of swing dancers. With special guest Mary Cleere Haran.
Art Under The Radar
2001 | Distribution: Broadcast/DVD
A one-hour PBS documentary on the movement to revive representational painting in modern art.
A one-hour PBS documentary on the movement to revive representational painting in modern art.
The Giving Boom
2001 | Distribution: Broadcast/DVD
A one-hour PBS documentary on new trends in philanthropy.
A one-hour PBS documentary on new trends in philanthropy.
The First Measured Century
2001 | Distribution: Broadcast/Internet/DVD
A three-hour PBS documentary series on the impact of social science on the last hundred years of American life, with host Ben Wattenberg. Companion book published by the AEI Press.
A three-hour PBS documentary series on the impact of social science on the last hundred years of American life, with host Ben Wattenberg. Companion book published by the AEI Press.
Orchid Delirium
2000 | Distribution: Broadcast/DVD
A light-hearted look at orchids and orchid collectors through the experience of two of the world's premiere orchid expositions.
A light-hearted look at orchids and orchid collectors through the experience of two of the world's premiere orchid expositions.
Implode! Building Trust, Teamwork and Communications with 10,000 Tons of TNT
2000 | Distribution: DVD
A fifteen-minute motivational tape that demonstrates the importance of communications skills by going on-location with the world's foremost demolition team.
A fifteen-minute motivational tape that demonstrates the importance of communications skills by going on-location with the world's foremost demolition team.
Omnibus: Television's Golden Age
2000 | Distribution: DVD
A ninety-minute PBS retrospective on the historic television series featuring music, dance, drama and comedy with Alistair Cooke and Hume Cronyn
A ninety-minute PBS retrospective on the historic television series featuring music, dance, drama and comedy with Alistair Cooke and Hume Cronyn
Animal Planet Heroes: Hurricane Rescues and Hurricane Reunions
2005 | Distribution: Cable
Two one-hour documentaries on heroic efforts to save pets in the wake of Hurricane Katrina and reunite them with their owners. Produced for Animal Planet (2005)
Two one-hour documentaries on heroic efforts to save pets in the wake of Hurricane Katrina and reunite them with their owners. Produced for Animal Planet (2005)
The Stockholder Society
1999 | Distribution: Broadcast/DVD
A one-hour PBS documentary on the social and political impact of today's growing participation in the stock market.
A one-hour PBS documentary on the social and political impact of today's growing participation in the stock market.
Deja Vu All Over Again: The Life of Yogi Berra
1999 | Distribution: Broadcast/On Demand/Cable/DVD
A one-hour PBS biography of the great baseball player with host Bob Costas.
A one-hour PBS biography of the great baseball player with host Bob Costas.
Expressions of Common Hands
1999 | Distribution: Broadcast/DVD
A one-hour PBS documentary on the folk art of the Pennsylvania Dutch.
A one-hour PBS documentary on the folk art of the Pennsylvania Dutch.
Faith & Reason
1998 | Distribution: Broadcast/DVD
A one-hour PBS documentary on science and religion narrated by journalist and author Margaret Wertheim.
A one-hour PBS documentary on science and religion narrated by journalist and author Margaret Wertheim.
America Is Number One: What Next
1998 | Distribution: Broadcast
A one-hour PBS special on US foreign policy in the wake of the Cold War.
A one-hour PBS special on US foreign policy in the wake of the Cold War.
Edith Piaf: La Vie En Rose
1998 | Distribution: Broadcast
A PBS biography of the great cabaret singer featuring 16 of her greatest songs, hosted by Broadway and television star Bebe Neuwirth.
A PBS biography of the great cabaret singer featuring 16 of her greatest songs, hosted by Broadway and television star Bebe Neuwirth.
Follow The Money
1997 | Distribution: Broadcast
The 26-part weekly PBS series covering the Senate campaign finance hearings, co-hosted by Ray Suarez and Gail Harris.
The 26-part weekly PBS series covering the Senate campaign finance hearings, co-hosted by Ray Suarez and Gail Harris.
The Grandchild Gap
1997 | Distribution: Broadcast
A one-hour documentary on global demographic trends and the consequences of declining birth rates in developed countries.
A one-hour documentary on global demographic trends and the consequences of declining birth rates in developed countries.
Can the States Do It Better?
1996 | Distribution: Broadcast
A one-hour special edition of Think Tank on devolving power from Washington back to the states.
A one-hour special edition of Think Tank on devolving power from Washington back to the states.
Affirmative Action: The History of An Idea
1996 | Distribution: Broadcast
A one-hour special edition of Think Tank on the origins, growth and transition of affirmative action programs from the 1960s to the present.
A one-hour special edition of Think Tank on the origins, growth and transition of affirmative action programs from the 1960s to the present.
A Third Choice
1996, updated and re-aired in 2000 | Distribution: Broadcast/DVD
A one-hour PBS history of third parties and independent candidates in American politics.
A one-hour PBS history of third parties and independent candidates in American politics.
The Hammond Harwood House: A Jewel of Annapolis
1996 | Distribution: DVD
A fifteen-minute video tour of this historic Maryland house.
A fifteen-minute video tour of this historic Maryland house.
The Germans: Portrait of A New Nation
1995 | Distribution: Broadcast/DVD
A one-hour PBS documentary marking the fifth anniversary of German reunification.
A one-hour PBS documentary marking the fifth anniversary of German reunification.
Values Matter Most
1995 | Distribution: Broadcast/DVD
A one-hour television essay on American politics for PBS based on the book by Ben Wattenberg.
A one-hour television essay on American politics for PBS based on the book by Ben Wattenberg.
Notre Dame: Witness To History
1995 | Distribution: Broadcast/DVD
A one-hour documentary on the great French cathedral and the history, literature, and myth that surround it.
A one-hour documentary on the great French cathedral and the history, literature, and myth that surround it.
Labyrinth: The History Of The Maze
1995 | Distribution: Broadcast/DVD
A one-hour documentary tracing the development of the maze in religion, art, horticulture, and architecture.
A one-hour documentary tracing the development of the maze in religion, art, horticulture, and architecture.
Gargoyles: Guardians Of The Gate
1994 | Distribution: Broadcast/DVD
A one-hour documentary exploring the legends, architectural significance, and symbolism of gargoyles.
A one-hour documentary exploring the legends, architectural significance, and symbolism of gargoyles.