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• AGDM 13800-13801 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #707 Rural America: Sundown in Small Town - The small town has often times created for us an image of America that provides serenity and peace. Those images are dramatically changing as more and more people are abandoning the rural town in search of a promising future. This program will examine some of the critical social issues related to rural communities and their impact upon the future survival of small town America. [2 copies] 1992/1210
• AGDM 13802-13803 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #708 Rural America: Crisis in the Heartland - The rural landscape is changing. Once a venerable part of America, the family farm is slowly fading away. This program will examine the impact of agri-business and explore the issue of whether the social value of family farms justifies the high cost of government subsidies. [2 copies] 1992/1217
• AGDM 13804-13805 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #709 Fatherhood: Time Sharing - The time shared together as a family can be very valuable. The family unit has changed over time to include single parent families and blended families. The role of the father in the family has also changed over time. This program will highlight the special role of fatherhood and consider the unique ways that fathers are spending time with their families. [2 copies] 1992/1214
• AGDM 13806 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #709 Promo and #710 Fatherhood: A Missing Person Report - A father can be absent from the life of his family in several ways: though divorce, neglect of child support payments, or even addiction to work. The absence can be physical or spiritual. This program examines the societal consequences of fatherless families. 1992/12
• AGDM 13807-13808 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #710 Fatherhood: A Missing Person Report - A father can be absent from the life of his family in several ways: though divorce, neglect of child support payments, or even addiction to work. The absence can be physical or spiritual. This program examines the societal consequences of fatherless families. [2 copies] 1992/1221
• AGDM 13809-13810 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #711 The Arts: Cultural Treasures - From the earliest times, the arts have been the cultural expression of generations. The cultural treasure of the past have not only inspired us but have provided historical traditions of learning. This program will highlight the importance of the arts and its contribution to each generation. [2 copies] 1992/1228
• AGDM 13811 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #712 The Arts: Educational Opportunities - Young and old can both benefit from the arts. It can become an opportunity of intergenerational learning. This program will explore some of the unique opportunities for both children and adults to become involved in the arts and participate in one of the most valuable cultural traditions. 1993/0107
• AGDM 13812-13813 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #713 The Arts: Future Preservation - One of the great crises for the arts is financial survival. Should American tax dollars be spent to support artistic expression, or does that lead to political interpretation and control of unpopular ideas? This program will examine the American arts crisis and explore the financial support systems of other countries. [2 copies] 1993/0114
• AGDM 13814-13839 Group : Eighth Season 1993
• AGDM 13814-13815 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #801 Changing Care: Medical Marketing - The marketing of specialty treatments for such conditions as alcoholism, depression and adolescent misbehavior have become a part of today's economic climate. In this program, we'll explore the critical issues behind these and other new medical marketing techniques and examine how they may affect the future of medicine. Featured participants: Dr. Ira Schwartz, University of Michigan, Joe Crews, Texas Assistant Attorney General, State Sen. Mike Moncrief, (D) - Texas, John Dockerty, National Medical Enterprises, Inc., Dr. David Solomon, University of Notre Dame. [2 copies] 1993/0518
• AGDM 13816-13817 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #802 Changing Care: A Question of Access - In an era when medical costs are skyrocketing, many Americans are finding that access to quality healthcare can be directly related to income level. In this program, we'll explore the ethical and social implications of access to quality healthcare across the United States. Featured participants: Dr. Debra English, Tri-County Medical Centers, Dr. Louis Sullivan, former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, Dr. William Davis, Chief of Emergency Medicine, Grady Memorial Hospital, James and Vicki Sparks, Muskegon, MI, Mattie Grant, Warrenton, GA, Michelle Johnson, Atlanta, GA. [2 copies] 1993/0526
• AGDM 13818-13819 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #803 Changing Care: Future Prescriptions - What are the answers to the American healthcare crisis? In this program, we'll explore the Clinton administrations plans for American healthcare and look at state and local initiatives designed to provide low-cost health care for everyone. Featured participants: Dr. G. Scott Morris, founder, Memphis Plan, Gov. John Waihee, Hawaii, Dr. Jack Lewin, director of health, Hawaii, Debra Douglas, child care worker, Memphis, TN, Dr. Louis Sullivan, former Secretary of Health and Human Services. [2 copies] 1993/0918
• AGDM 13820-13821 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #804 The United Nations: Changing Times/Changing Roles - Today's United Nations is a far cry from the U.N. envisioned by Roosevelt, Churchill, Stalin and other leaders following World War II, or is it? In this program, we'll explore how the role of the U.N. has changed over the years and what's ahead for the future. Featured participants: Former U.S. ambassador Thomas Pickering, U.S. political counselor to the United Nations, Robert Grey, Jr., Edward Luck, president United Nations Association, Dr. Juergen Dedring, senior humanitarian officer, United Nations, Brian Urquhart, Ford Foundation. [2 copies] 1993/0614
• AGDM 13822-13823 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #805 The United Nations: Peacemakers and Peacekeepers - As emerging nations come to grips with new freedom, age-old conflicts continue to dot the planet. In this program, we'll showcase the U.N.'s enhanced role in making and keeping peace around the world. Featured participants: Dr. Juergen Dedring, Senior Humanitarian Officer, United Nations, S. Iqbal Riza, Undersecretary-General for Peacekeeping, United Nations, Robert Oakley, U.S. special envoy to Somalia, Thomas Pickering, former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. [2 copies] 1993/0616
• AGDM 13824-13825 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #806 The United Nations: Hope for a New World - As the U.N. intervenes in conflicts involving refugees, health care and "ethnic cleansing", it provides hope for a brighter future for many across the globe. This program will explore the U.N.'s involvement in aiding countries in crisis. Featured participants: Melissa Wells, U.N. Undersecretary General for administration and management, Jan Eliassen, U.N. Undersecretary General for political affairs, Marrack Goulding, U.N. Undersecretary General for humanitarian affairs, Thomas Pickering, former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. [2 copies] 1993/0624
• AGDM 13826-13827 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #807 A New Military: Mission: Downsize - With the end of the Cold War and a skyrocketing federal deficit come new challenges for the nation's armed forces. In this program, we'll explore the financial issues behind the future of the military in today's political climate. Featured participants: Col. William Campbell, Wing Commander, Oscoda AFB, Oscoda, MI, Berkeley Smith, publisher, The Oscoda News, Oscoda, MI, Sen. Christopher Dodd - CT, Sen. Joesph Lieberman - CT, Sen. Dianne Feinstein - CA. [2 copies] 1993/0708
• AGDM 13828-13829 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #808 A New Military: Mission: Post-Cold War Peace - How will the American military fit into the new world order? In this program, we'll examine how the U.S. armed forces will fit into a world where old conflicts have given way to new questions of peace and inter-country conflict. Featured participants: Randall Forsberg, Institute for Defense and Disarmament Studies, Judith Reppy, Cornell University, David Corthright, President, Fourth Freedom Forum, Sen. Joseph Lieberman - CT, Alan Henrikson, Tufts University. [2 copies] 1993/0716
• AGDM 13830-13831 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #809 States of America: The New Country - Studies show that in the next 20 years, traditionally under-represented minorities will become a much larger segment of the population. In this program, we will examine the changes and issues behind this growth including education, citizenship and government. Featured participants: Richard Riordan, Mayor, Los Angeles, CA, Janet Reno, U.S. Attorney General, Linda Wong, Rebuild L.P., Antonia Hernandez, President, Mexican American Legal Defense Fund, Marcia Choo, Asian/Pacific American Dispute Resolution Center, Eugene Mornell, chairman, L.A. County Commission on Human Relations. [2 copies] 1993/0729
• AGDM 13832-13833 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #810 States of America: "One Nation, Under God, Indivisible..." - As the population of the U.S. grows, will the definition of freedom and liberty as well? In this program, we will examine the changes and issues behind this growth including education, citizenship and the government. Featured participants: Javier Souto, Dade County Commissioner, Lesandro Perez, Florida International University, Thomas Boswell, University of Miami, Enos Schera, President - Citizens of Dade United, Bruce Kaplan, Dade County Commissioner, Patricia Keller, Citizens of Dade United. [2 copies] 1993/0916
• AGDM 13834-13835 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #811 States of America: Buying the Dream - Through pop culture, television and advertising, the Untied States is the world's most visible commodity. But are the messages sent truly reflective of American life? In this program, we'll examine the world view of the United States through its media and messages. Featured participants: Jack Valenti, President, Motion Picture Association of America, Michael Medved, host "Sneak Previews", Amir and Leilani Normandy, Prospect Heights, IL, Ben Wattenberg, syndicated columnist, Chamindra Dassenyake, student, University of Notre Dame. [2 copies] 1993/0811
• AGDM 13836-13837 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #812 T.V.: Changing Channels - Viewers today expect more from their television and programmers are delivering through highly specialized channels and tailor-made television programming. In this program, we'll explore how narrowcasting and audience-targeting play a role in what we see on television. Featured participants: Vincent Grasso, AT+T Interactive Division, Mark Dillon, Executive Producer/GTE Imagitrek, Dr. Diana Hawkins, Interactive Television Consultant, Portola Valley California, Red Burns, professor of interactive telecommunications, New York University, Todd Gitlin, professor of sociology/University of California at Berkeley, and James Trotter, Cerritos, CA. [2 copies] 1993/0929
• AGDM 13838-13839 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #813 T.V.: New Technologies - It seems as if technology is changing everyday to meet the needs of the demanding television consumer. In this program we will take a look at new innovations in communications and information delivery systems. In addition, we'll explore the ethical issues behind the implementation of such technology. Featured participants: Red Burns, professor of interactive telecommunications at New York University, Dr. Diana Hawkins, interactive television consultant, Todd Gitlin, professor of sociology/University of California at Berkeley, Michael Medved, host "Sneak Previews", Vincent Grasso, AT+T Interactive Division, and Jack Valenti, President, Motion Picture Association of America. [2 copies] 1993/1006
• AGDM 13840-13867 Group : Ninth Season 1994
• AGDM 13840-13841 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC 900 Series Promos 1994/0602
• AGDM 13842-13843 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #901 Working: The American Worker - How does employment and all of the factors associated with working contribute to a person's dignity? In an era of downsizing, shrinking benefits and growing underemployment, how will America's workers be affected? In this program, we'll examine the critical issues of today's workers and consider their lives, hopes and fears. Produced on location in Berkeley, CA, Detroit, Washington D.C., and Chicago, some of the people featured in this program are: U.S. Labor Secretary Robert Reich; Robert Eaton, Chairman of the Chrysler Corporation; and Juliet Schor, author of The Overworked American. [2 copies] 1994/0511
• AGDM 13844-13845 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #902 Working: Corporate Challenge - The bottom line. Net profits. Economic recession. Corporate America is rapidly becoming a lean, mean business machine, but at what price? We'll explore the tough decisions small companies and big business are making in order to stay afloat in a growing global marketplace. Produced on location in Detroit, Washington D.C., and Chicago, some of the people featured in this program are: U.S. Labor Secretary Robert Reich; Al Trotman, president of the Ford Motor Company; Lucille Pirri of Manpower Temporary Services; and Robert Samuelson, contributing editor for Newsweek. [2 copies] 1994/0518
• AGDM 13846-13847 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #903 Working: Global Competition - The global marketplace has changed the way the world does business, but what can U.S. workers expect? This program will explore how American government and business are coping with an expanding world economy and will offer insights on how world trade agreements may affect the U.S. labor force. Produced on location in Detroit, Washington D.C., and Chicago, some of the people featured in this program are: U.S. Labor Secretary Robert Reich; Robert Eaton, Chairman of the Chrysler Corporation; and economist Rebecca Blank. [2 copies] 1994/0527
• AGDM 13848-13849 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #904 Cities: America's Third World? - More than 77 percent of us live in metropolitan areas, but many cities are suffering the symptoms of decay. With poverty, violence, and a lack of political leadership on the horizon, many believe American cities are in the fight of their lives. This program will explore conditions in modern urban America. Produced on location at The National League of Cities meeting in Orlando, FL, some of the people featured in this program are: Sharpe James, president of the National League of Cities; Hal Conklin, mayor of Santa Barbara, CA; and United States Attorney General, Janet Reno. [2 copies] 1994/0608
• AGDM 13850-13851 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #905 Cities: Suburban Migration - One of the biggest problems for American cities is an ever-growing trend toward suburban migration. This migration has caused loss of government funding, business flight and, some say, a loss of community in our urban areas. We'll take a look at the new suburbia in this program and its effect on U.S. cities in crisis. Produced on location in Sacramento and the Chicago suburban community of Hoffman Estates, some of the people featured in this program are: architect and developer Peter Calthorpe; Michael O'Malley, mayor of Hoffman Estates; and John Plunkett, president of Suburban Job Link Corporation. [2 copies] 1994/0623
• AGDM 13852-13853 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #906 Cities: Urban Rebirth - With all of the problems metropolitan centers are facing, are there any success stories? In this program, we'll take a look at what works for cities nationwide and how new ideas in urban development, politics and crime prevention may answer questions about the future of the American city. Produced on location in Charlotte, NC, some of the people featured in this program are: Del Borgsdorf, manager of "City Within A City;" Bill Hamlin, Supervisor, Greenville Neighborhood Center; and Dennis Rash of NationsBank Corporation. [2 copies] 1994/0630
• AGDM 13854-13855 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #907 The Soul of a Nation: Keeping the Faith - Religious faith played an enormous role in forging the political democracy of America. But the evolution of this democracy has turned "freedom of religion" to "freedom from religion." Government, the mainstream media and popular culture often ignore the existence and importance of religion in our society. This program will explore the phenomenon of "religious cleansing" in the age of political correctness and sensitivity. Produced on location in Los Angeles, Chicago, Princeton, NJ, Charlottesville, VA, New York, and Washington D.C., some of the people featured on this program are: Stephen Carter, author of "The Culture of Disbelief;" scholar Martin Marty; and Ken Woodward, religion editor for Newsweek. [2 copies] 1994/0721
• AGDM 13856-13857 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #908 The Soul of a Nation: For God and Country... - Modern Americans steeped in a constitutional tradition of equality and civil rights now often find themselves at odds with religious beliefs. Many discover they cannot accept church rules that discriminate by gender or discourage individuality and freedom of expression. This program will explore the tensions emerging among people trying to balance democratic ideals and the teachings of organized religion. Produced on location in Salt Lake City, UT, Portsmouth, NH, Washington D.C., Chicago, and Harrisburg, PA, some of the people featured on this program are: Mormon scholar Laurel Thatcher Ulrich; Robert Casey, governor of Pennsylvania; and Ron Theimann, Dean of the Harvard Divinity School. [2 copies] 1994/0729
• AGDM 13858-13859 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #909 The Soul of a Nation: Fundamental Rights - It is the fundamental right of all Americans to practice their religion. Yet, has religious fundamentalism fostered confusion about the separation of church and state? This program will examine the impact of fundamentalism not only upon American society but on organized religion as well. Produced on location in Washington D.C., New York, and Chicago, some of the people featured on this program are: Jewish scholar Samuel Heilman; Islamic scholar Abdulaziz Sachedina; and George Weigel, president of the Ethics and Public Policy Center. [2 copies] 1994/0905
• AGDM 13860-13861 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #910 Higher Education: Paying the Price - Quality in higher education is a vital concern for many Americans. Some colleges and universities nationwide can now have upwards of 50,000 to 60,000 students on campus. Tuition rates continue to climb every year. With limited faculty, consolidated programs and unemployed graduates, has American higher education priced itself out of a future? In this program, we'll examine the cost of American higher education and the impact upon students and faculty. Produced on location in Palo Alto, CA, Oakland, CA, and Chicago, some of the people featured in this program are: Condoleeza Rice, the Provost of Stanford University ; Patrick Callan, Executive Director of the California Higher Education Policy Center; and University of California President, Jack Peltason [2 copies] 1994/0824
• AGDM 13862-13863 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #911 Higher Education: The Role of Research - In order to remain academically competitive, universities encourage faculty to do research and publish scholarly works. However, many parents and students are concerned that research is taking the best faculty away from the classroom. This program will examine the struggle of universities searching for a way to balance teaching and research. Produced on location in Chicago, Princeton, NJ, and Oakland, some of the people featured in this program are: Ernest Boyer, President of The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching; Edward Malloy, C.S.C., President of the University of Notre Dame; and Nancy Weiss Malkiel, Dean of the College, Princeton University. [2 copies] 1994/0831
• AGDM 13864-13865 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #912 Space: Charting a New Course - How much of the U.S. space program is real science, and how much continues to be "space race" era propaganda? Critics argue that projects like the Apollo moon mission, the space shuttle, the "star wars" defense strategy, and the planned American space station carry a value that is more patriotic than scientific. This program will explore the future of America's space program in light of the Soviet Union's collapse, and the impact of emerging global competition in the business of rocketry. Produced on location in Pasadena, CA, Washington D.C. and San Diego, some of the people featured are: France Cordova, Chief Scientist of NASA; Robert L. Staehle, Pluto Preproject manager; and Research Physicists Richard Puetter and Richard Lingenfelter. [2 copies] 1994/0902
• AGDM 13866-13867 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #913 Space: Infinite Promise, Finite Resources - With a national debt rocketing toward $4 trillion, many question the costs and benefits of a national space program. World events have refocused American attention on domestic social problems. Should there be a limit to the kinds of projects NASA undertakes? This program will consider the conflict between scientific discovery and financial reality for the American space program. Produced on location in Washington D.C., Pasadena, CA, and San Diego, this program features: Daniel Goldin, Administrator of NASA; Rep. Tim Roemer, D-IN, Member of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee; John Logsdon, Director of the Space Policy Institute at George Washington University; and Astrophysicist David Band. [2 copies] 1994/0921
• AGDM 13868-13907 Group : Tenth Season 1995
• AGDM 13868-13869 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC 1000 Series Promos 1995
• AGDM 13870-13872 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1001 Future Risk: The Impact of Violence on Children - What is the future of the children in the United States? Children today live in a volatile world where violence in the school, home, and streets is an everyday occurrence. Statistics are staggering as children are not only abused by adults, but are killing each other. This program will look at the sources of violence that affect our children. Produced on location in Chicago, IL, New York, NY, Davenport, IA, and Oakland, CA, guests include: Dr. James Garbarino, Director of Cornell University's Family Life Development Center; James Stayer, President of Children Now; and Kathleen Kostelny, PhD. of the Erikson Institute. [3 copies] 1995/0601
• AGDM 13873-13875 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1002 Future Risk: Society's Problems in Children's Lives - Children will be shaping world events and leading a new generation into the future. But what kind of future will it be when today's children are faced with drugs, crime, teenage pregnancy, possible deductions in welfare benefits, school drop-out rates, and lack of educational opportunities? Perhaps one of the most important concerns for our society is the disintegration of the family. With an incredibly high divorce rate of nearly 50 percent, the traditional family unit is becoming an endangered species in the United States. This program will examine many of the societal problems facing children today and their impact on the quality of children's lives. Produced on location in Chicago, IL, New York, NY, Davenport, IA, and Oakland, CA, guests include: Dr. Carl Bell, President of The Community Mental Health Council; Joy Dryfoos, author of Adolescents at Risk; and Dr. Katherine Kauffer Chirstoffel, Professor Pediatrics and Preventive Medicine at Northwestern University Medical School. [3 copies] 1995/0617
• AGDM 13876-13878 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1003 Future Risk: The Unknown Generation X - "Generation X" is called a myth by some, a reality by others. Whatever the case may be, the new generation of young adults born between 1965 and 1980 faces challenges that no other generation has had to deal with. Unemployment, underemployment, a huge national debt, a depleting social security system, negative stereotyping, and endless bombardment from advertisers are just a few of the issues this generation deals with. This program will examine some of the stereotypes and issues that society has created for this younger generation. Produced on Location in New York, NY Washington, D.C., and Chicago, IL, guests include: Wendy Kopp, founder of Teach for America; Neil Howe, author of 13th Gen; and Richard Thau, president of Third Millennium. [3 copies] 1995/0629
• AGDM 13879-13881 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1004 The World Summit for Social Development: Social Issues of Global Importance - The global issues of poverty, unemployment, and social integration are creating major problems for modern society. As a response to these challenging international issues, the United Nations established the World Summit for Social Development which was held in Copenhagen, Denmark, in March of 1995. Heads of state and government met to make social development a priority and seek international solutions to severe global problems. This program will highlight the efforts of participants at the World Summit to seek ways of eradicating poverty, building solidarity, and creating jobs. Produced on location in New York, NY and Copenhagen, Denmark, guests include: Chilean Ambassador and Chairman of the Summit, Juan Somavia; Jan Birket-Smith, Director of Non-Governmental Organizations for the Forum; and James Olson, Director of International Program at the United Nations Association of the U.S.A. [3 copies] 1995/0720
• AGDM 13882-13884 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1005 The World Summit for Social Development: Finding Solutions - The challenging issues of poverty, building solidarity, and creating jobs were addressed at the World Summit for Social Development in Copenhagen, Denmark. It marked the first time in the history of the United Nations, or the League of Nations, that heads of state and government convened to deal with social development as a priority global issue. This program will profile the response of world leaders gathered at the World Summit for Social Development to the global problems of poverty and social integration. Produced on location at the Bella Center in Copenhagen, Denmark, guests include South African President Nelson Mandela, Brazilian President Fernando Henrique Cardoso, and Norwegian Prime Minister Gro Harlem Brundtland. [3 copies] 1995/0719
• AGDM 13885-13887 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1006 The World Summit for Social Development: A Job for the World Employment is a worldwide issue that affects all people who need to earn a living, not just those in the United States. At the World Summit for Social Development in Copenhagen, Denmark, leaders from across the world addressed the problem of unemployment on the global level and its implications. This program will profile the response of world leaders to issues such as unemployment, underemployment, and a stable work environment. Produced on location in New York, NY and Copenhagen, Denmark, guests include; Robert Savio, Secretary General of the Society for International Development; Patricia Feeney, Policy Advisor for Oxfam, United Kingdom; and Bella Abzug, former U.S. Congresswoman. [3 copies] 1995/0710
• AGDM 13888-13890 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1007 American Athletics: The American Hero Today - Athletes both at the collegiate and professional levels, receive great admiration from many members of society. Some athletes are outstanding role models for young and old alike, while others do not perform as well under the spotlight. Why do people idolize individuals whose contribution to society is in the realm of an athletic achievement, while those who make laws, save lives, educate, or serve others are often left unnoticed. This program will examine the role of athletes in society today and the economic impact of their status. Produced on location in Minneapolis, MN, New York, NY, Washington, D.C., Chicago, IL, and Milwaukee, WI, guests include: Bonnie Blair, Olympic Gold Medal speed skater; Chris Zorich, Chicago Bears; and Allen Page, former NFL all-pro, current Minnesota State Supreme Court Justice. [2 copies] 1995/0803
• AGDM 13891-13893 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1008 American Athletics: What Happened to the Game? - From children playing at the sandlot, to a college homecoming football game, to the Olympics, the one thing athletic competitions have in common is that they all center around a game. What has happened to athletic competition in America? Has television exposure of athletics focused a new light on the problem of greed in the U.S.? Do children play sports for fun, to learn sportsmanship, or simply to win? Do players go to college to benefit from a free education, or simply to gain exposure and leave without receiving a degree? This program will scrutinize athletics today through its evolution from a game as a sport played for fun into a multibillion-dollar industry that can symbolize the problem of greed and the attitude of winning at all costs. Produced on location in Minneapolis, MN, New York, NY, Washington D.C., Chicago, IL, and Milwaukee, WI, guests include: Dick Vitale, sports broadcaster; Tom McMillen, co-chair of the President's Council on Physical Fitness; Lisa Luciano, women's figure skating writer, The New York Times. [3 copies] 1995/0810
• AGDM 13894-13896 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1009 Congress: Evolution of a System - The United States Congress is among the most influential political bodies in the world. While it adheres steadfastly to many procedures and traditions, Congress is nonetheless a markedly different institution today than might have been envisioned by our Founding Fathers. This program will examine how the legislative branch of the government has evolved. The program will explore the intended purpose of Congress and what challenges it faces in trying to remain an essential part of our democracy. Produced on location in Washington, D.C., and Minneapolis, MN, guests include: Dick Baker, Senate Historian, Ray Smock, former Historian of the House; and Dr. Michael Gillette, Center for Legislative Archives. [3 copies] 1995/0825
• AGDM 13897-13899 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1010 Congress: Serving the People - Congress is an institution of the people, and for the people. It forms the basis of our representative democracy -- a clearinghouse for the many voices and opinions of Americans. But is Congress today serving as an efficient method of determining the will of the people? Or has this multitude of diverse and competing interests choked the legislative branch to the point of being virtually ineffective? This program will examine the recent phenomenon of congressional gridlock, and will explore the role of political partisanship in helping -- or hurting -- efforts to improve our government. Produced on location in Washington D.C. and Minneapolis, MN, guests include; Sen. Robert Byrd; Thomas Mann, Brookings Institute; and author Lou Fisher, of the Congressional Research Service. [3 copies] 1995/0907
• AGDM 13900-13902 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1011 Congress: Portraits of the Individuals - The 535 elected U.S. Senators and Representatives carry with them the desires and opinions of 200 million Americans. Congress is often accused of being out of touch with the people, but what does the system demand of them? Is there enough time in the day to satisfy all of the varied interests and mandates of the job? This program will explore the world through the eyes of those we elect. From the political meetings to the social functions to the time spent on campaigning, we will find out what politicians really do -- and have to endure -- in Washington. Produced on location in Washington, D.C., Charlotte, NC, and South Bend, IN, guests include; Rep. Tim Roemer, D-IN; and Rep. Sue Myrick, R-NC. [3 copies] 1995/0914
• AGDM 13903-13905 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1012 Talk, Talk, Talk: Television Talks - Because of low production costs and high ratings, there has been an increase in the number of talk shows. Some are anchored by former news personalities and others by former stand-up comedians. In the age of the talk show, it is often difficult to discern between opinion and fact in modern culture. How many of the talk shows are informative programs, and how many are pure entertainment? Each different one claims to have its own expert on every subject imaginable. Yet, the integrity of some shows is questionable. This program will look at the phenomenon known as the television talk show in this country and the public's fascination with it. Produced on location in New York, NY and Chicago, IL, guests include Phil Donahue, host of Donahue; and Vicki Abt, sociologist, Penn State University. [3 copies] 1995/0921
• AGDM 13906-13907 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1013 Talk, Talk, Talk: Opinion or Fact? - Radio and television bombards people with information every day. Each person must sort through and assimilate all of the information into ideals, beliefs, and truths of their own. But how does a person do this? How influential are other people's words on the way an individual forms opinions? This program will examine the conditioning of information in our society and its impact upon forming public attitudes, the role of the media with polling, and the significance of the public's voice in shaping individual opinions. Produced on location in New York, NY and Houston, TX, guests include: various talk radio show hosts and participants at the 1995 National Radio Talk Shows of America Convention. [2 copies] 1995/0930
• AGDM 13908-13939 Group : Eleventh Season 1996
• AGDM 13908-13910 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC 1100 Series Promos 1996
• AGDM 13911-13912 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1101 Individualism in America: The Good of the Many - Protection of individual freedom has long been the hallmark of American democracy. Individual freedom has provided the foundation upon which the Constitution and Bill of Rights are built. But at what point does the good of the many outweigh the freedoms of the individual? This program examines the specific issue of gun ownership as an example of the ongoing tension between individual rights and the orderly functioning of American society. Produced on location in Austin, TX, New Haven, CT, Berkeley, CA, and New York, NY, guests include: Larry Pratt, Executive Director of Gun Owners of America; Rep. Bill Carter, R-Fort Worth, TX; and Akhil Amar, Professor of Law, Yale University. [2 copies] 1996/0529
• AGDM 13913-13914 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1102 Individualism in America: The Self-Made Society - From the celebrated cowboy gun-slingers of the "Wild West" to the rags-to-riches stories of Horatio Alger, Americans have glorified the rugged, self-reliant individualist who saves the day or builds a fortune. But what are the long-term consequences of seeking personal gain and glory? Are we becoming a selfish nation, more concerned with personal fulfillment than the common good of the larger society? In this program, the shift toward cultural and social isolation in America is examined along with its role in the major problems we face as a nation: Crime and punishment, the national debt, environmental issues, and welfare reform are but a few examples. Produced on location in New York, NY, Washington, D.C., and Berkeley, CA, guests include: Mario Cuomo, former governor of New York and current radio talk show host; Nadine Strossen, president of the American Civil Liberties Union; and Robert Bellah, author of The Good Society. [2 copies] 1996/0531
• AGDM 13915-13917 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1103 Professions in Peril: Physician Heal Thyself - The medical profession, once the epitome of occupational achievement and the focus of societal respect, has fallen from grace with a growing number of Americans. The influence of money, the working environment, and other changing conditions have combined to lower the esteem in which doctors are held. Have traditional methods of implementing and enforcing internal codes of ethical conduct lost much of their effectiveness? This program will look at the causes and the impact of the medical profession in decline, and will examine medical ethical conduct. Produced on location in Chicago, IL, Phoenix, AZ, Guadalupe, AZ, Indianapolis, IN, Cambridge, MA, and Baltimore, MD, guests include: Dr. Lonnie Bristow, president of the American Medical Association; John W. Molina, M.D., founder of the Guadalupe, AZ Health Clinic; and Julie Disa, director of financial aid for Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. [3 copies] 1996/0607
• AGDM 13918-13919 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1104 Professions in Peril: Lawyers on Trial - The occupation of lawyer used to command immediate respect and trust in our society. Yet today many lawyers have come under suspicion. Is the lure of financial reward and legal competition distorting the practice of law? Has greed overtaken the quest for fairness under the law? How does the legal profession self-regulate its behavior? This program will examine the role and integrity of lawyers in our society today. Produced on location in Chicago, IL, New Haven, CT, Washington, D.C., and Denver, CO, guests include: Roberta Cooper Ramo, President of the American Bar Association; Anthony Kronman, dean of Yale Law School; and Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, Senate Judiciary Committee. [2 copies] 1996/0702
• AGDM 13920-13921 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1105 Professions in Peril: The Endangered Teacher - Most everyone agrees that teaching is one of the most important and honorable professions. Teachers offer young people the education they need for a promising future. Yet, quality educators are leaving the vocation because of inadequate salaries, working conditions, and budget cuts. Is the future of the profession at risk because of this? What can be done to attract and keep excellent teachers in our schools? This program will explore the role of the modern teacher in society today, and will examine how teachers are valued. Produced on location in Washington, D.C., New York, NY, Chicago, IL, and Minneapolis, MN, guests include: Keith Gieger, president of the National Education Association; Tracy Seckler, grammar school teacher in Scarsdale, NY; and Joe Nathan, director of the Center for School Change at the University of Minnesota's Humphrey Institute. [2 copies] 1996/0622
• AGDM 13922-13924 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1106 Legislating Morality: "There Oughta Be a Law...!" - When Americans become outraged with behavior considered immoral or unethical, a typical response is to call on Congress or the state legislature to pass a law. Can government impose morality on its people by banning negative behavior or mandating positive behavior? History suggests that such efforts, though well intended, are often ineffective. This program examines the successes and failures of law as a source of ethics in America. If morality cannot be legislated, then can a better society be built? Produced on location in New York, NY, and Washington, D.C., guests include: Mario Cuomo, former governor of New York; Thomas DiBacco, American University; and Nadine Strossen, president of the American Civil Liberties Union. [3 copies] 1996/0809
• AGDM 13925-13926 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1107 Legislating Morality: The Burden of History - How does society atone for the mistakes of its ancestors who legalized slavery, promoted gender inequality, and subjugated native Americans? Legislation is frequently used as the vehicle to "set things right." But how effective are these efforts? This program considers these questions: Does affirmative action promote racial balance and justice -- or does it fight discrimination of the past with reverse discrimination in the present? What kind of laws can ease the burden of history without widening the gulf of resentment between America's ethnic subcultures? Produced on location in Berkeley, CA, and New York, NY, guests include: Roy Innis, chairman of the Congress of Racial Equality; Ward Connerly, University of California Regent; and Charles Willie, professor of education, Harvard University. [2 copies] 1996/0803
• AGDM 13927-13929 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1108 Parenting: Whose Child is This? - The "classic" image of the American family is much different today than it was several decades ago. Genetic and fertility technologies have far outdistanced society's ability to deal with the consequences. Now that fertilization can occur outside the body from "component" parts -- egg and sperm -- how does modern society deal with the ramifications of children having different (and perhaps unknown) biological and social parents? This program examines the emerging questions of parental ownership and responsibility as society continually redefines the word "family." Produced on location in Norfolk, VA, Cambridge, MA, and Boston, MA, guests include: Dr. Howard Jones, pioneer of in vitro fertilization in the U.S.; Elizabeth Bartholet, professor of law, Harvard University; and George Annas, professor of health law, Boston University. [3 copies] 1996/0714
• AGDM 13930-13931 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1109 Parenting: Who's Raising Our Children? - Economic, social, and technological changes have created an ongoing renegotiation of parental roles. Two-income families, "miracle babies," and family disintegration provide a few examples of change in the parental landscape. What is a mother and what does a mother do? What is a father and what does a father do? Are the roles gender-dependent? If certain assumptions are wrong, what kind of future can our children be expected to create? This program will examine the role of parents and other care-givers who are raising children today. Produced on location in Washington, D.C., Syracuse, NY, New York, NY, and Seattle, WA, guests include: Dr. Steven Wolin, M.D., and Dr. Sybil Wolin, PhD., co-founders of Project Resilience; Dr. Kenneth Hardy, family therapist and chairman of the Department of Child and Family Studies at Syracuse University; and David Blankenhorn, president of the Institute for American Values. [2 copies] 1996/0722
• AGDM 13932-13933 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1110 Cyberspace: Virtual Unreality - The Information Age has been hailed as a quantum leap forward for humanity -- an opportunity to finally achieve MacLuhan's "global village." But what kind of people are being created in the world of cyberspace? While computers are capable of amazing feats, critics argue that they are contributing to the growing social isolation of individuals who relate better to "virtual" acquaintances than real people. This program examines whether it is possible to download interpersonal skills -- and what that means to the future of humankind. Produced on location in San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Boston, MA, and Mountain View, CA, guests include: Jim Clark, president of NetScape; Sherry Turkle, MIT psychologist and sociologist; and Clifford Stoll, author of Silicon Snake Oil: Second Thoughts on the Information Highway. [2 copies] 1996/0802
• AGDM 13934-13935 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1111 Cyberspace: Freedom or Regulation? - The Internet is a very important tool as well as a popular form of entertainment. But has this technology advanced more quickly than it can be checked? A large amount of pornography is available at no charge and can be found by simply "surfing the Net." Recipes for homemade bombs are posted for anyone to read. Any person or, even more importantly, any child can access any of this material with a click of the computer mouse. Is it their right to have access to this, or should the Internet be regulated the way the FCC regulates radio and television? This program will explore the issue of regulation on the Internet as technology, access, and use grows into the future. Produced on location in Phoenix, AZ, Seattle, WA, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, CA, Boston, MA, and Mountain View, CA, guests include: Lance Rose, author of NetLaw; Patrick Sullivan, executive director of the Computer Ethics Institute; and Cathy Cleaver, director of legal studies at the Family Research Council. [2 copies] 1996/0815
• AGDM 13936-13937 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1112 The Presidency: A Personal Perspective - The president of the United States holds one of the most powerful and influential roles in the world. The president is faced with the challenge of leading America and responding to the critical domestic issues of the day, while at the same time, serving as a world leader with the responsibility of action on global issues. This program will explore the demanding role of the president through personal insights, including those of former President Gerald Ford. Produced on location in Washington, D.C., Rancho Mirage, CA, and Cambridge, MA, guests include: former President Gerald Ford; Roger Porter, former economic advisor for presidents Ford, Reagan, and Bush; and David Broder, reporter and columnist, Washington Post. [2 copies] 1996/0827
• AGDM 13938-13939 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1113 The Presidency: Hail to the Chief - The executive branch of government represents one of the most important functions in American democracy. Throughout history, power has shifted between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government. Recent presidential elections indicate that more and more Americans are becoming concerned with the quality of candidates for the office of president. There has even been movement towards the development of a third political party. What is the future of the office of the president? This program will examine the changing political environment and expectations related to the leadership role of the president of the United States. Produced on location in Washington, D.C. and Cambridge, MA, guests include: Roger Porter, former economic advisor for presidents Ford, Reagan, and Bush; Prof. Robert Schmuhl, Professor of American Studies, University of Notre Dame; and David Broder, reporter and columnist, Washington Post. [2 copies] 1996/0917
• AGDM 13940-13965 Group : Twelfth Season 1997
• AGDM 13940 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1201 Immigration: Promise and Hope for Generations - Immigration is a major topic of contention in government policy debate today. The United States has offered opportunity and hope to generations of immigrants. As a country, the U.S. has welcomed "the tired, the poor, those yearning to be free." Today, however, there is a growing concern about new immigrants. Some political leaders advocate the rights of undocumented immigrants, while others pledge to close the borders. This program examines the current state of American immigration policy. Produced on location in Washington D.C, New York, NY, Sacramento, CA, and Cambridge, MA, guests include: Rudolph Guilaini, mayor of New York City; Pete Wilson, governor of California; and Doris Meissner, Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization Services. 1997/0617
• AGDM 13941 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1202 Immigration: Who Has Access to The American Dream? - To most Americans, the debate over immigration policies remains an abstraction in the headlines. But for new immigrants arriving daily at U.S. borders, such policies become rules for survival. There are many questions: How many should be allowed in? Who should have preferential treatment? How should illegal immigrants be handled? This program will examine these issues in light of current U.S. immigration policy through the eyes of those seeking immigration, and the organizations assisting them. Produced on location in Washington D.C., New York, New York, Mountain Lake, NJ, Chicago, IL, and Champaign, IL, guests include: James R. Fujimoto, Immigration Judge; Steve Mbuvi, agricultural engineer and Kenyan immigrant; and Haesu Choi, owner and operator of a New York City deli and immigrant from Korea. no date
• AGDM 13942-13943 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1203 Welfare Reform: Social Impact - The modern welfare state in the United States has its roots in the Great Depression, when citizens looked to government for solutions. Although many people have benefitted from the welfare program, as with any system, it has its flaws. Critics argue that the system has created a psychology of dependency as well as a source of fraud and abuse. Current changes in the system are aimed at correcting such abuses. Are the changes in the welfare system beneficial to all, or does the system need to be changed in a different way? This program looks at the historical underpinnings of American welfare programs and probes the social complexities of reforming the system. Produced on location in Evanston, IL, Ann Arbor, MI, and Madison, WI, guests include: Tommy Thompson, Governor of Wisconsin; Wendell Primus, Director of Income Security at the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities; and Rebecca Blank, author of It Takes a Nation. [2 copies] 1997/0702
• AGDM 13944-13946 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1204 Welfare Reform: Social Responsibility - "Amend it , don't end it." The battle cry of welfare reformers suggests a need to continue some form of public assistance for those who need help, while trying to eradicate abuse, dependency, and an incentive to break families apart. Political and religious leaders want to establish a welfare system that works -- one that works against the problems of drug abuse, poverty, unwanted births, and crime. How feasible is such a system? Can welfare legislation care for the most vulnerable of our society? Current efforts to overhaul the system have been praised by some and criticized by others. This program examines recent efforts to reform welfare, and weighs the financial savings of such measures against the social costs and consequences. Produced on location in Concord, NH, Hampton, NH, featured guests include: Beverly Hollingworth, New Hampshire State Senator; Shawn Hackshaw, single father and welfare recipient; and Marcus White, program coordinator of the Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee. [3 copies] no date
• AGDM 13947-13949 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1205 Gambling: The Chance of a Lifetime - Gambling has a history as old as civilization. The lure of a big win is an attractive one for gamblers. Millions of people gamble in small ways every day. But is gambling simply a sporting form of entertainment? Some people let gambling consume their lives -- losing their savings, families, or jobs. When does gambling become unhealthy and harmful? This program examines the effects of gambling on individuals. Produced on location in Baltimore, MD, Boston, MA, Champaign, IL, Bloomington, IL, and Joliet, IL, guests include: Valerie Lorenz, PhD., Executive Director of the Compulsive Gambling Center; Robert Goodman, author of The Luck Business; and "Marty," a compulsive gambler for over 30 years. [3 copies] 1997/0722
• AGDM 13950-13951 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1206 Gambling: A Debt to Society - Some Native American tribes as well as individual states have come to rely on gambling as an essential source of income. But how has this industry affected the intended economic beneficiaries? Casinos provide jobs, but how does this affect other local businesses? Are casinos investing in communities, or is the money being directed somewhere else? This program will examine the living conditions of people in areas where gambling is a source of income. Produced on location in Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD, Champaign, IL, Bloomington, IL, and Joliet, IL, guests include: Tom Grey, Field Coordinator, National Coalition Against Gambling Expansion; Dennis Brown, Chief Operating Officer of the Empress Casino, Joliet, IL; and Earl Grinols, Professor of Economics, University of Illinois. [2 copies] 1997/0729
• AGDM 13952 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1207 Global Security: Waging Peace - The traditional role of the military is to defend the nation by force of arms if necessary. As a result most military planning has involved strategies for waging war and gaining an advantage against an enemy on the battlefield. In the post-Cold War world, however, the American military role is changing. As the only remaining military superpower, the United States has begun training its armed forces in the art of waging peace -- using force of arms to maintain or restore order in volatile situations around the globe. Is this an achievable goal? Is it inconsistent with the nature of military operation? What have American military experiences in Somalia, Bosnia, and other trouble spots taught us about the pitfalls of humanitarian military missions? Produced on location at the U.S. Army Peacekeeping Institute at Carlisle Barracks, and the Joan B. Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, guests include: General Wesley Clark, Commander in Chief, United States Southern Command; U.S. Army Brigadier General Stanley F. Cherrie; and Lakhdar Brahimi, United Nations Ambassador. no date
• AGDM 13953-13954 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1208 Global Security: Maintaining Peace - Aiding a nation attacked by a more powerful aggressor has long been considered a just cause for American military intervention. But in an increasing number of situations today, conflict arises within nations rather than between them. How do we define "nation" in the post-Cold War years? The traditional definition says that a nation is a community united by a common language, culture, history, and/or religion capable of economic and political independence and equipped to defend itself militarily. But events in Bosnia, Northern Ireland, the former Soviet republics, and many other international hotspots suggest that the traditional definition no longer applies. If so, how do we make responsible decisions about the use of military force? And how can the military maintain international peace when borders no longer exist as they have in the past? Produced on location at the U.S. Army Peacekeeping Institute at Carlisle Barracks, and the Joan B. Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, guests include: Richard Falk, Professor of International Law, Princeton University; Robert Johansen, Professor of Government, Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace; and Dennis Stairs, Professor of Political Science, University of Minnesota. [2 copies] 1997/0801
• AGDM 13955-13956 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1209 Business Ethics: The Bottom Line - Making a profit is as American as apple pie. But some critics think today's corporate culture, characterized by exorbitant CEO salaries, massive layoffs, and benefit reductions, has widened the gap between employer and employee. Trust, loyalty, honesty and commitment no longer necessarily bind the two. What moral obligations should companies have to the people who work for them and to the communities they serve? Should stockholders' financial interests override the considerations and needs of employees? This program will examine how companies can do the "right thing" in business as they pay attention to the bottom line. Produced on location in Austin, TX, Washington D.C., and Lawrence, MA, guests include: Aaron Feuerstein, President and CEO of Malden Mills; Margaret Blair, Senior Fellow of the Brookings Institution; and David Collins, Former Executive Committee Member of Johnson and Johnson. [2 copies] 1997/0818
• AGDM 13957-13958 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1210 Business Ethics: To Tell the Truth - Advertising, marketing, positioning, promotion -- whatever strategies are used, companies must attract customers to their products. And in today's high-tech, multi-media environment, companies must make their ads and promotional items slick, sensational and sophisticated to stand out from the competitive crowd. Has truth gotten lost in the quest for business? And just who are advertisers trying to reach? How can consumers, especially children and young people, separate fact from fiction in today's competitive world of marketing? Produced on location in Washington D.C, Chicago, IL guests include: Dan Jaffe, Executive Vice President of the Association of National Advertisers; Barbara Lippert, Media Critic, New York Magazine; and Ron Nahser, Advertising Executive. [2 copies] 1997/0822
• AGDM 13959-13961 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1211 Religion and Culture: When Faith Meets Physics - More than half a century has passed since the Scopes trial created deep divisions between the religious and scientific communities. In the intervening years, the two camps have found areas of compatibility. The "big bang" discovery, for example, was not thought inconsistent with the biblical story of creation. Recently, however, the rift between empiricists and theologians seems to be widening once again. This program will explore the conflict between the scientific community and the "culture of belief." Produced on location in New York, NY, Bethlehem, PA, and Ithaca, NY, guests include: John Polkinghorne, retired President, Queens College, Cambridge, England; John Haldane, Professor of Philosophy, St. Andrew's in Scotland; and Fr. Ernan McMullin, Professor of Philosophy, University of Notre Dame. [3 copies] no date
• AGDM 13962-13963 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1212 Religion and Culture: Religion and Euthanasia - Euthanasia is becoming an accepted practice more and more, with "right to die" cases, and through the much publicized physician-assisted suicides of Dr. Jack Kevorkian. An individual's rights often overshadow the issue itself in legal arguments. Where does organized religion stand on this issue? What efforts are being made by religious groups and leaders to intervene in this practice? This program will explore the role of religious faith in the debate over euthanasia. Produced on location in St. Louis, MO, Southfield, MI, and Washington D.C., guests include: Dr. Edmund Pellegrino, Georgetown University; Carolyn Cassin, President and CEO of the Hospice of Michigan; and Rabbi E.B. Freeman, Director of Jewish Hospice Services, Hospice of Michigan. [2 copies] 1997/0815
• AGDM 13964-13965 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1213 Religion and Culture: Ancient Faith, Modern World - Organized religions are based on divine revelation that has established traditions and laws that have remained essentially unchanged over centuries. Society, however, functions within a culture of change. As a result, religions have increasingly experienced a polarization between believers who wish to maintain ancient traditions and those who believe the traditions must recognize cultural realities of the modern world. This program will examine religious belief and the constant struggle to apply faith to cultural experience. Produced on location in Jerusalem, Israel, New York, New York, and in Montreal, Quebec, guests include: Norma Baumel Joseph, Director of Women and Religion, Concordia University; Prof. Jaroslav Pelikan, Yale University; Msgr. Philip Murnion, Director of the National Pastoral Life Center; and Lisa Sowle Cahill, Professor of Theology, Boston College. [2 copies] no date
• AGDM 13966-13993 Group : Thirteenth Season 1998
• AGDM 13966-13967 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1301 Issues in Health Care: Prescription for Happiness? - Miracle drugs have been discovered to cure many ailments including depression, bad behavior, obesity, and any number of disorders now defined as diseases. Millions of Americans are on prescription drugs like Prozac or Ritalin. Millions more take weight loss pills, hair loss preventions, or "natural" vitamins. But what are the consequences of a medicated society? Is there a chemical solution to every human problem? How do market forces shape the development and influence the approval of new medicines? Guests include: Dr. Stephen Hyman, Director of the National Institute of Mental Health; Dr. Peter Kramer, author of Listening to Prozac; and Dr. Peter Breggin, author of Talking Back to Prozac and Talking Back to Ritalin. [2 copies] 1998/0609
• AGDM 13968-13969 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1302 Issues in Health Care: Genetic Engineering [The Gene Genie] - Genetic engineering looms as a double-edged sword in the new millennium. Positive aspects of recent breakthroughs include the ability to isolate genes that are responsible for major illnesses, the potential to find cures for such diseases, and the ability to engage in genetic counseling to inform people about their health risks. But the dark side of genetic engineering includes the possibility of discarding or aborting imperfect human embryos, cloning, and insurance blackballing based on genetic predisposition for serious illness. A thin line separates good research from harmful manipulation. Where is that line and who establishes it? Guests include: George Annas Health Law Professor and ethicist from Boston University; Susan Van Gelder, Spokesperson for the Health Insurance Association of America; and Dr. Eugene Pergament, director of Genetic Research Program at Northwestern University. [2 copies] 1998/0618
• AGDM 13970-13971 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1303 Issues in Health Care: Diseases and Their Friends - Diseases, like consumer products, now have celebrity advocates and advertising strategies to compete for medical research dollars. Organized marketing of this type has created new forms of competition in both treatment and research spending. What advantage does medical research and treatment of particular diseases gain with a well known spokesperson? How are priorities determined in terms of allocating funding for treatment and research of disease on the part of government and the private sector? This program will explore the relationship between marketing and medical research. Guests include: Dr. Bernadine Healy, Dean of Ohio State Medical School and former NIH Director; Nancy Brinker, Founder of the Komen Foundation, the nation's largest private funder of research dedicated solely to breast cancer; and actress Lynda Carter, spokesperson for the Komen Foundation. [2 copies] 1998/0623
• AGDM 13972-13974 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1304 The Changing Culture: What Are Men Up To? Men are marching on Washington. Men are finding religion. Men are taking more responsibility. In the late nineties, many men have become more demonstrative in hope of rediscovering their purpose in life. They are bonding with each other, weeping openly in public and discussing relationships -- activities earlier generations of men would have considered decidedly unmanly. What has prompted this change in behavior? Is it a natural outcome of renegotiated gender roles that accompanied the feminist movement? Or is some other force at work? This program will profile the so-called "men's movement" and discuss its implications on the changing cultural landscape of America as the 21st century approaches. Guests include: Bill McCartney, founder of Promise Keepers; Michael Messner, Professor of Sociology and Gender Studies, USC; and Rob Ahrens, Center Director, New Warrior Chicago. [2 copies] 1998/0619
• AGDM 13975-13976 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1305 The Changing Culture: Where Have All the Fathers Gone? - More and more women are choosing to raise their children alone. Yet, parenting "experts" and statistics now indicate that excluding a father from a child's life can have devastating consequences. Is the growing number of unwed mothers in our culture sending a message that fathers aren't important? And have men shed their parenting responsibilities because they feel they're not needed? This program will look at the consequences our culture may pay for being a "fatherless society" and examine what responsibility we all have to help children grow into confident, productive, responsible adults. Guests include: Wade Horn, President, The National Fatherhood Initiative; Linda Waite, Professor of Sociology, University of Chicago; and Andrew J. Cherlin, Professor of Sociology, Johns Hopkins University. [2 copies] no date
• AGDM 13977-13978 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1306 The Media Under Siege: Headlines or Hype? - Most Americans rely on television newscasts to keep them informed. Yet, a recent Gallup poll says that only 21 percent of Americans rated the news media as "very or mostly honest." Faced with declining ratings, increased competition and a renewed interest in the bottom line, TV news organizations have been criticized for turning daily newscasts into "infotainment." Others have accused the electronic media of being biased, sensational, and exploitative. This program will examine the changing face of television news, profiling its history and highlighting the challenges networks and local stations face in the current culture. Guests include: Bill Baker, President and CEO, WNET-TV, New York; Bill Kovach, Curator of Harvard's Nieman Foundation and the Project for Excellence in Journalism; and Bill Bauman, Vice President and General Manager from WESH-TV in Orlando, FL. [2 copies] 1998/0716
• AGDM 13979-13980 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1307 The Media Under Siege: Freedom of the Press - Many of today's media outlets -- newspapers, magazines, television networks, cable networks, and local television and radio stations -- are owned by large corporations that have their irons in many fires. This program will examine the relationship between the large corporate owner and the daily operation of the media outlet. How much power and control do the corporate owners exercise over the news judgment of the press? Can corporate controllers practice their own form of media censorship to "slant" the news in their favor? Can Americans believe what they read, see and hear? Guests include: Arthur Kent, independent journalist and author of Risk and Redemption; Jim Dowdle, President of Tribune Broadcasting; and Ben Bagdikian Author of The Media Monopoly. [2 copies] 1998/0811
• AGDM 13981-13982 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1308 Brave New World: Can Democracy Survive? - In the dichotomized Cold War era, democratic values of equality, liberty , and tolerance sustained the countries of Western Europe and North America. Indeed, they seemed to prevail over the alternative of Soviet Communism and other socialist paradigms. But can democracy carry the weight of the entire world on its shoulders without a clear-cut enemy? Internal pressures have begun to emerge: Voting and other forms of participation continue to decline; the cherished middle class is quickly disappearing; difficult moral questions elude consensus while gridlock paralyzes governments. Can democracy heal its own self-inflicted wounds? Or is it destined to be, in the words of Winston Churchill, "the worst form of government except all the others that have been tried?" Guests include: Benjamin Barber Author of Jihad vs. McWorld, who holds the Walt Whitman Chair of Political Science at Rutgers University; Robert Putnam Director of Harvard's Center for International Affairs and author of Making Democracy Work; and Amy Gutman, Professor of Politics at Princeton University and author of Democracy and Disagreement. [2 copies] no date
• AGDM 13983-13984 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1309 Brave New World: The Moral Peril of the Global Economy - In the rising tide of the global economy, some boats are riding the wave -- others are being crushed under its weight. Moral leaders are warning that global laissez-faire in the 21st Century is producing consequences similar to national laissez-faire in the 19th Century: Acceptance of a new form of social Darwinism, a widening chasm between the "haves" and "have nots," and the legitimization of corporate and individual wealth produced by the exploitation of others. Who in the world community has a moral obligation to improve the plight of the poor? If economic and political reforms are considered necessary, as they were in 19th Century America, who initiates them and how might they be enforced? Guests include: Richard Holbrooke, the United States Representative to the United Nations; Paul Volcker, the former Fed chairman; and Susan Kaufman Purcell, Vice President of the Council of the Americas in New York. [2 copies] no date
• AGDM 13985-13986 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1310 Brave New World: The Chilean Metamorphosis - In just 25 years, Chile has gone from a Marxist state to a dictatorship to a democracy. The transition has strengthened Chile's economy, but not all Chilean citizens have shared in the prosperity. The division between rich and poor has widened, causing some to question whether democratic capitalism is sustainable. The reemergence of military commander and former dictator General Augusto Pinochet further complicates Chile's future. In many respects, Chile represents an unfolding, time-compressed experiment in politics and the moral peril of a global economy. This program explores the Chilean experience as case study of democracies riding the tidal wave of post-Cold War reforms. Guests include: Eduardo Frei, President of Chile; Patricio Aylwin, former President of Chile; and Isabel Allende, Vice President of the Socialist Party of Chile. [2 copies] 1998/0828
• AGDM 13987-13988 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1311 A Higher Fulfillment: Faith in Generation X - Cultural values often encourage young people to aspire to high paying, high profile jobs and to measure their success and happiness by where they live, what they drive, and what they wear. Are they fulfilled by society's expectations? Recently there has been indication of a hunger for spiritual fulfillment among young adults, as seen through the activities they participate in and ways they choose to express themselves. But where are they turning for answers? Some search for answers through traditional organized religion, others through newer religious movements, and yet others turn to modern music and entertainment to answer their spiritual questions. This program will explore the role of religion and spirituality in the lives of young people as they search for fulfillment, acceptance, and meaning in today's world. Guests include: Tom Beaudoin, author of Virtual Faith: The Irreverent Spiritual Quest of Generation X; Wade Clark Roof, Professor of Religion and Society, University of California - Santa Barbara; and Rodrigo Tupper, Pastor of the Vicary for the Youth, Santiago, Chile. [2 copies] 1998/0930
• AGDM 13989-13991 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1312 A Higher Fulfillment: Religion in the Media - Religion has maintained a presence on television almost from the beginning, but its image has changed over time. Bishop Fulton J. Sheen preached on CBS during prime time in the early '50s opposite NBC's Milton Berle. Billy Graham, Pat Robertson, Jerry Falwell and others in more recent years produced the "televangelism" phenomenon. But now there's a new development in television programming to feature religious themes and topics in network news and prime time entertainment shows. What does this indicate about American viewers and the program decision makers in Hollywood and New York? Do programmers believe religion is marketable right now? Can American viewers find spiritual inspiration in a commercially interrupted sitcom or drama? This program explores the dramatic change in religion's televised presence and the underlying reasons for it. Guests include: ABC religious correspondent Peggy Wehmeyer; David Manson, Co-Creator and Executive Producer of "Nothing Sacred;" and Bob Abernethy, host of "Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly." [3 copies] no date
• AGDM 13992-13993 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1313 A Higher Fulfillment: Spiritual Odyssey - World religious leaders assign varying degrees of significance to the approaching millennium. Nevertheless, religious, moral, and spiritual themes top the bestseller lists these days, indicating a heightened public interest in such topics. Can religion be marketed in different forms to a variety of audiences? This program contrasts the many ways that people have found -- or are searching for -- higher fulfillment in their lives: From popular guides that convey meaning through the traditional use of religious symbols and language, to contemporary experiences of monastic spirituality. Guests include: Author of "The Cloister Walk," Kathleen Norris; religious scholar Martin Marty; and Authors of "Chicken Soup for the Soul" Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen. [2 copies] 1998/0929
• AGDM 13994-14013 Group : Fourteenth Season 1999
• AGDM 13994 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC 1400 Series Promos 1999/07
• AGDM 13995 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1402 Truth and Consequences: Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire - Lying under oath. Lying to save face. Lying at home. Lying at work. Everybody lies now and then, right? What happens to our culture when honesty is measured not by truth, but by the reasons for lying and the degree of deception? Professional ethicists are doing a booming business as companies seek to establish a culture of integrity in the modern workplace; but whatever happened to the influence of religion? This program tells the truth - about telling the truth. Guests include: L. Gregory Jones, Dean, Duke Divinity School. Jeffrey Abramson, Professor-Politics and Legal Studies, Brandeis University; author, We the Jury, the Jury System and the Idea of Democracy. Frank Navran, Director, Advisory Services for the Ethics Resource Center, Washington, D.C. Bella DePaulo, Professor-Psychology, University of Virginia. Laura Nash, Director, Institute for Values-Centered Leadership, Harvard Divinity School. Robert Feldman, Professor-Psychology, University of Massachusetts at Amherst. 1999/0615
• AGDM 13996 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1403 Child's Play: Kids' Sports - Being a part of a team has always taught children valuable lessons they can later transfer to other areas of their lives. But in today's fast-paced, highly competitive world, participating in sports is no longer child's play. Parents are running the show, choosing the teams and pressuring the kids to play sports for trophies, ribbons and reflected glory - not fun. Why are these parents pushing their children to compete and excel in sports? Have their efforts gotten out of hand? Are their expectations realistic? This program will examine the state of organized youth sports and focus on what the children who play are learning. Guests include: Jamie Moyer, Pitcher, Seattle Mariners. Dave Poulin, Hockey Coach, University of Notre Dame. Rick Wolff, WSAN Radio, NYC, weekly radio host and correspondent, Sports Illustrated, author, Good Sports, The Parent's Guide to Competitive Youth Sports. Karen Partlow, National Director, American Sports Education Program in Champaign, IL. Dr. Michael Simon, sports psychology consultant to Major League Baseball, the NHL, and the U. S. Tennis Association. Sandra Hoffereth, Professor, University of Maryland; one of the authors of the landmark 30-year study examining how children spend their time. 1999/0608
• AGDM 13997 VM / VP (Betacam - small) : TLC #1404 Child's Play: American Adolescence - Today's generation of teenagers is growing up largely unsupervised and more isolated than every before. Many have moved so often as their parents changed jobs or divorced that they have no roots - no place to really call home. They are detached from their parents, their grandparents, their friends, and their peers. Television, music and video games seem to be their unifying force. What makes this generation of teens so different from those in the past? How can society help make the rockiest years of a child's life a little smoother? This program will look at the challenges today's teens face and discuss how their hopes, fears, and lifestyles will affect our society in the twenty-first century. Guests include: Rhona Quinn, Social Worker, Whitewater School District, Whitewater, WI; Sister-to-Sister Program. David Elkind, Professor-Child Development, Tufts, University; author, All Grown Up and No Place to Go and The Miseducation of the Young. Michael Resnick, Professor-Pediatrics and Public Health, Univ. of MN; Director, National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Research Center. Ellen Galinski, President, Families and Work Institute; author, Ask the Children. Joseph Califono, President, National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse Control, Columbia Univ.; former Secretary Health, Education and Welfare. Sandra Hofferth, Senior Research Scientist, Institute for Social Research, Univ of MI, Ann Arbor; and Sociologist and Demographer. Various teens from across the country. 1999/0625

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