Spark Blog: Initial Thoughts on Filming with Alan Alda
Larry Engel, Director and Director of Photography for "The Human Spark," shares his initial thoughts on his task of filming Alan Alda.
Aug 1st, 2008
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Video: Introduction to the Series
Alan Alda gives an introduction to "The Human Spark," a new series that explores the question, "What makes us human?"
Jul 11th, 2008
Bio: Alan Alda
Biography of Alan Alda, host of the television series "The Human Spark," coming to PBS in 2009.
Jun 1st, 2008
WHAT IS THE HUMAN SPARK?
What is the nature of human uniqueness?
In a three-part series originally brodcast on PBS in January 2010, Alan Alda takes this question personally, visiting with dozens of scientists on three continents -- even undergoing an examination of his own brain.» Learn More
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Major funding for The Human Spark is provided by the National Science Foundation, and by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
Additional funding is provided by the John Templeton Foundation, the Cheryl and Philip Milstein Family, and The Winston Foundation.
Additional funding is provided by the John Templeton Foundation, the Cheryl and Philip Milstein Family, and The Winston Foundation.