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You're on the Air! The Early Years of Connecticut Television

1hr 08m 14s

This special uses archival footage and photographs as well as interviews with the people who were there to explore Connecticut television’s precarious and sometimes hilarious beginnings. Broadcast legends Bob Steele, Brad Davis, Johnny Palmer and Mr. Goober, a.k.a. Mike Warren, shed light on the growing pains and successes of early television in the state.

Aired: 05/20/19
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Discover how two revolutionary ancient inventions changed the course of humanity forever.
Follow ancient humans’ journey into an icy and perilous new land.
The Xudum pride works together to bring down a huge buffalo, but things don't go according to plan.
Phil Sharp’s RNA breakthrough sparked a revolution in science, health, and biotech.
Discover how Homo sapiens outlasted Neanderthals – and how they helped make us who we are today.
Elephants threaten the safety of lion mum Serami’s cubs.
Lediba shows off her incredible agility while hunting monkeys high above the ground in the treetops.
Follow Homo sapiens as they venture out of Africa and spread farther than any other human species.
Lediba and her cub face-off with male leopard Bongwe.
Pobe catches an impala then allows her cubs to chase it, marking an important moment for the cubs.