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Weekly Poem: 'City Out of Time'

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PBS NewsHour

Mon Feb. 20, 2012

Mark Conway is the author of the poetry collections "Any Holy City" (Silverfish Review Press, 2005) and "Dreaming Man, Face Down" (Dream Horse Press, 2010). He directs the Literary Arts Institute at the College of Saint Benedict. Continue


Downton Abbey's Brendan Coyle Responds to Fans

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Masterpiece

Mon Feb. 20, 2012

Downton Abbey's Mr. Bates (Brendan Coyle) answered fan questions during an online chat in February, 2012. He discussed his cast mates, his romance (Anna) and his bromance (Robert), the high jinx and merry japes on set and the guilty verdict. Enjoy the Batesian charm, loyalty and humor: Read the complete transcript now! Continue


Downton Abbey: The Best Maggie Moments

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Masterpiece

Fri Feb. 17, 2012

Watch the best Maggie Smith moments of Downton Abbey. Continue


'End Black History Month,' Proposes Filmmaker

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PBS NewsHour

Thu Feb. 16, 2012

Filmmaker Shukree Tilghman of the film "More Than a Month. Continue


Downton Abbey, Season 2: Ep. 6

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Masterpiece

Fri Feb. 10, 2012

The Spanish flu strikes Downton, disrupting one match, hastening another and transforming the fortunes of all. Mary, Sybil and Robert each confront a moment of truth. Anna and Bates know a moment of happiness. Continue


Special Series: Cutting the Cord to Cable TV

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MediaShift

Thu Feb. 23, 2012

With rising cable and satellite bills, thrifty Americans pinched by the recession have considered cutting the cord to cable. The savings can be enormous, even if the tech know-how can be daunting when creating your new cable-free TV-watching environment. Continue


Five Long Years

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In Performance at The White House

Wed Feb. 22, 2012

Watch Buddy Guy, Jeff Beck, Gary Clark Jr., and Mick Jagger perform "Five Long Years" at In Performance at the White House: Red, White & Blues. Hosted by President and Mrs. Obama, the evening will pay homage to the great figures of the Blues and the songs they made famous by tracing the influence of the Blues on modern American music from soul to rock'n'roll. Continue


Don McLean: American Troubadour | Clip #2

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PBS Specials

Wed Feb. 22, 2012

Go behind-the-scenes with Don McLean, one of America's great singer-songwriters. See a performance of "Fashion Victim," and see McLean at home on his farm. Continue


Under the Streetlamp | Preview

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PBS Specials

Wed Feb. 22, 2012

Enjoy unforgettable entertainment from Under the Streetlamp, a quartet composed of recent leading cast members of the musical "Jersey Boys," as they perform hits of the 40s, 50s, and 60s. Continue


Downton Abbey: Dan Stevens on Obstacles for Matthew and Mary

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Masterpiece

Wed Feb. 22, 2012

Are there any obstacles for Mary and Matthew's lasting happiness beyond season 2? Downton star Dan Stevens (Matthew Crawley) offers his opinion. Continue


Weekly Poem: Mark Conway Reads 'City Out of Time'

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PBS NewsHour

Mon Feb. 20, 2012

Mark Conway is the author of the poetry collections "Any Holy City" (Silverfish Review Press, 2005) and "Dreaming Man, Face Down" (Dream Horse Press, 2010). He directs the Literary Arts Institute at the College of Saint Benedict. Continue


Downton Abbey, Season 2: Ep. 7

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Masterpiece

Fri Feb. 17, 2012

In the season finale of Downton Abbey 2, the family gathers at Downton Abbey for Christmas. Continue


Downton Abbey: The Christmas Costumes

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Masterpiece

Fri Feb. 17, 2012

Downton Abbey star Elizabeth McGovern and costume designer Susannah Buxton on the colorful outfits in the season 2 Christmas finale. Continue


A Conversation with Highclere Castle's Lady Carnarvon

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Masterpiece

Wed Feb. 15, 2012

As the eighth and current countess of Highclere Castle, the real-life setting for Masterpiece's Downton Abbey, Lady Fiona Carnarvon uncovers the inspiring history of Highclere and its inhabitants in "Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey." From its role in tending the wounded in WWI to its surprising connection to King Tut, explore Highclere's fascinating backstory in words and images. Continue


Is There a Media Obesity Problem in America?

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MediaShift Idea Lab

Thu Feb. 23, 2012

Is our appetite for tasty celebrity news and comfortable opinions creating a toxically polarized society? What should our information diet be, and how would we measure it? Who's responsible for changing the media? Continue


President Obama sings Sweet Home Chicago

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In Performance at The White House

Wed Feb. 22, 2012

Watch President Obama join in on "Sweet Home Chicago"at In Performance at the White House: Red, White & Blues. Continue


Smithsonian to Showcase African-American History

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PBS NewsHour

Wed Feb. 22, 2012

Ground was broken Wednesday on the National Mall for the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, set to open in 2015. Jeffrey Brown discusses the pivotal moment in the long, $500 million effort to showcase the stories and experiences of black Americans with journalist and author Isabel Wilkerson. Continue


Don McLean: American Troubadour | Clip #1

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PBS Specials

Wed Feb. 22, 2012

Get a behind-the-scenes look at one of America's great singer-songwriters, Don McLean. Learn about his childhood and the inspiration for his career and see performances of some of his greatest hits. Continue


Yanni: Live at El Morro | Preview

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PBS Specials

Wed Feb. 22, 2012

Yanni's 10th PBS special continues his tradition of spectacular productions spotlighting historical world monuments. The Castillo de San Felipe del Morro, better known as El Morro, is a 16th century citadel located in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Continue


Gary Clark Jr: Catfish Blues

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In Performance at The White House

Wed Feb. 22, 2012

Gary Clark Jr. performs, Catfish Blues Continue


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