PBS Airdate: Monday, May 26, 2008 at 8 PM ET (check local listings) At ANTIQUES ROADSHOW in Las Vegas, Nevada, a woman brings in a charming piece of literary history: an original illustrated manuscript booklet of Tasha Tudor’s first children’s book, Pumpkin Moonshine. According to appraiser Ken Gloss, the booklet dates back to 1938, before Tudor had published any books and represents a significant piece of children’s illustrated art. Check out this preview to discover more about this beloved American children’s writer and illustrator and the market in her work. To view more fine art and illustration appraisals, visit the Roadshow Archive Online at http://pbs.org/antiques/archive Watch ANTIQUES ROADSHOW on PBS, Monday nights at 8 PM ET (check local listings).
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PBS Airdate: Monday, May 19, 2008 at 8 PM ET (check local listings) At ANTIQUES ROADSHOW in Las Vegas, Nevada, a man discovers a real treasure: a unique pottery vase made by Grueby Pottery of Boston Massachusetts in 1897. Appraiser David Rago marvels at its authenticity and explains Grueby’s influence in the history of the American Arts and Crafts movement. Preview this and more American Arts and Crafts treasures in Roadshow’s video Archive Online at http://www.pbs.org/antiques/archive Watch ANTIQUES ROADSHOW on PBS, Monday nights at 8 PM ET (check local listings).
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/database/gaye_m.html His standing among the most enduring 20th century American musical artists is without question, yet his story is rarely told beyond the tragic circumstances of his death. Enormously talented and equally complicated, Gaye created an intimate style -- full of honesty, integrity, vulnerability -- and, essentially, gave the world his autobiography in lyrics and melody. The Wonderful One, The Trouble Man, The Prince Of Soul -- he was the Motown star who challenged and changed the face of black music, embodying its evolution from gritty roots in gospel, jazz and rhythm and blues, to sophisticated pop and sexually, politically charged soul. Extensive performance footage and insight from Mary Wilson, Smokey Robinson, Gladys Knight, Mos Def, among many others, captures the tone and texture of a career that still leaves an indelible mark on our musical landscape. AMERICAN MASTERS "Marvin Gaye: What's Going On" premieres Wednesday, May 7 at 9 p.m. ...
http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/special/tavisblog.html Tavis talks about what he does for fun. Check out Tavis Smiley on PBS. For more information, see http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/special/tavisblog.html
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