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Next Avenue
A remote logging town in northern Minnesota pays tribute to its favorite daughter Continue
To The Contrary
The Aurora Colorado theater shooting sparks the debate surrounding gun control once again; North Dakota Senate candidate Heidi Heitkamp on why she expects more women in the Senate in the next session. Plus a heated debate on the differences between women candidates from different political parties; the challenges for competitive women weightlifters in a world that values feminintity. Continue
American Masters
Marilyn Monroe still surrounds us: store windows, building sides, restaurants, art. Voices: Bob Henriquez (photographer), Patty Bosworth (writer), Gloria Steinem (writer/activist), Leon Constantiner (collector) Amy Greene (first wife of photographer Milton Greene). Continue
American Masters
A silent short of Marilyn Monroe's 'Ballerina' outtakes. (Photos by Milton Greene.) Continue
American Masters
Marilyn Monroe's relationship with playwright Arthur Miller in photos. (All photos by Sam Shaw.) Voices: Norman Mailer, Shaw family. Continue
American Masters
George Zimbel's photographs: Joe Dimaggio walking out on Marilyn Monroe. Zimbel was there on the street among several photographers to document what would become Monroe's most lasting image: a blowing white halter dress. More than the dress or the scene, Zimbel remembers a Joe Dimaggio that couldn't take all the bright lights that night. Voices: Family of Sam Shaw, Norman Mailer, Zimbel Continue
American Masters
How Milton Greene photographed Marilyn Monroe (voiced by Greene's first wife, Amy Greene). Greene was one of many photographers in and out of Monroe's life. But, they were closer than most. Monroe even lived with his family for a short time. More than anything, Greene shot her in such a prolific way. The 'Black Sitting' is just one of their many sessions. Continue
PBS Arts Presents
Get a behind-the-scenes look at one of the industry’s most versatile actors: John Leguizamo. 7/13/2012 Continue
To The Contrary
The future of women's health after the Supreme Court ruling on the healthcare bill; a study revelas in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and use of younger eggs gives older women the same chance of having a baby as younger women; Israeli lawmaker Orit Zuaretz and USAID's Sarah Mendelson talk about the challengs governments and non-profits face in combatting trafficking around the world. Continue
Next Avenue
As part of PBS’s enduring commitment to the arts, the network’s seven-week Arts Summer Festival kicks off Friday, June 29, celebrating music and dance, film and theater, painting and art that often defies categorization. This year’s host, Anna Deavere Smith, also defies categorization. Continue
American Masters
Survey Marilyn Monroe’s life story through the many dazzling photographs of her. 8/5/2012 Continue
To The Contrary
Marissa Mayer announced her new role as CEO of Yahoo this week, and then revealed she is six months pregnant; The State Department is teaming up with World Bank and Gallup to close the gender gap in data; The media darling talks about her new book, her road trip across the U.S. and the future for young women in the Republican party. Continue
American Masters
A silent short, developing a Marilyn Monroe photograph. (Photo by Roy Schatt.) Continue
American Masters
Leif-Erik Nygards' one photograph of Marilyn Monroe. Nygards was an assistant to photographer Bert Stern. Following a shoot, Nygards asked for the privilege to take just one picture: he got more than he asked for. Continue
American Masters
Norman Mailer, author of 'Marilyn: A Biography,' reads an excerpt on identity. (Photos by Roy Schatt.) Continue
American Masters
Sam Shaw's name isn't well known, but his photographs of Marilyn Monroe are. Here, Shaw's children reminisce about growing up around Monroe. Shaw was also the brainchild of the famous white halter dress shot from 'The Seven Year Itch.' Continue
Global Voices
In this companion video to the Global Voices documentary, Acrobat, the filmmaker reflects on his relationship with the late Fabrice Champion, and the emotional challenges of documenting his friend's adjustment to life as a quadriplegic. Continue
PBS Presents
Listen in as the queen’s children talk frankly about the roles they were born into and the challenges of royal life. 7/9/2012 Continue
Next Avenue
I used to devour Nora Ephron's stories under my desk rather than paying attention during biology class. She was far more entertaining and, yes, educational than most of my teachers. Continue
American Masters
In 1959, Rod Serling, a New Yorker turned Hollywood screenwriter, was the brooding type: a man that could not be satisfied. It was in his own darkness--of having achieved acclaim as well as fame, only to have TV sponsors and executives pull it all out from under him--where he dreamed up 'The Twilight Zone.' See and hear Serling in a vintage interview with Mike Wallace. Continue
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