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Itzhak

Itzhak Perlman Documentary Trailer

This inspiring new documentary provides an intimate and unprecedented look into the remarkable life of Itzhak Perlman, widely considered the world’s greatest violinist.

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Ted Williams

Timeline

August 30th, 1918 - Theodore Samuel Williams is born in San Diego, California to May Williams and Samuel Williams 1935 - Signs Minor League contract to play with the San Diego Padres of the Pacific Coast League 1939 - Joins and makes his debut with ...

Ted Williams

The Science of Hitting

Ted Williams created a chart that breaks down the science behind the perfect hit in his book, "The Science of Hitting."

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Ted Williams

Ted Williams in Korea

In 1952, Ted Williams took a short break from his famed baseball career with the Boston Red Sox to serve in the Korean War as a fighter pilot for the Marines. His incredible crash landing of his plane in February 1953 shows the daily danger ...

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Ted Williams

The Mythology of Ted Williams

Joey Votto, Wade Boggs and Bob Costas describe how Ted Williams was a baseball god, and how he was obsessed with the perfect swing.

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Ted Williams

About the Film

In honor of the centennial of Baseball Hall of Famer Ted Williams, American Masters presents a new biography of the Boston Red Sox player who may have been the greatest hitter who ever lived.

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Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind 'Little Women'

About the Film

A special encore broadcast of American Masters -- Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind ‘Little Women’ airs nationwide Sunday, May 20 at 10 p.m. on PBS (check local listings) and will be available to stream the following day on pbs.org/americanmasters and PBS apps. This special ...