Channel 56, WTVS (PBS)

vintage science show on channel 56

feeds@yuku.com (jabba59) — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 08:34:30 GMT

what was the name of the science show on channel 56 back in the 60's? It was produced by the university of michigan and had different science experiments. I sure would like to know if there are any saved episodes I could see or purchase since my dad was the scientist on the show and he is no longer alive.

PBS Pledge Drive Memories

feeds@yuku.com (ES1975) — Thu, 28 Aug 2003 09:35:12 GMT

'Tis the season for a PBS Pledge Drive. I am wondering if anyone has any memories of what was shown during the drives or anything about them.

I know they are really into showing "self-help" and home/garden gurus now. It seems like they've had Gary Null visit for many years!

Has anyone seen the Gary Null specials? Have you seen him in the WTVS studio during pledge breaks? I just saw one recently (I don't think it was a rebroadcast..) and they still had Dan paired up...

The Joy of TV Painting shows!

feeds@yuku.com (TV Horror Host) — Wed, 22 Jan 2003 02:13:05 GMT

Anyone remember the old painting shows on PBS and elsewhere? Actually, some are still on and going strong today. My mom and dad were both fans of lots of these shows and our whole family got hooked on 'em. A couple of our favorites were: THE ART OF WILLIAM ALEXANDER (if you could make out what he was saying half the time), and, THE JOY OF PAINTING WITH BOB ROSS (this guy was great. As was his 2-foot afro!).

I mean, even if you're not into art or painting, you'd watch one of these shows...

The "Greetings, Fellow Stargazers!" PBS Guy

feeds@yuku.com (rsterling78) — Fri, 03 Jan 2003 20:29:39 GMT

I haven't been back to the Detroit-metro area since December 1989, so I don't know if this fellow is still on the air on PBS up there. His name was Jack Horkheimer. There's the guy's first problem: his name sounds like an expletive (e.g. "Man, my boss is a real horkheimer!").

His other problem was his bug-eyed, jittery affect. None of us are so...

The Beat

feeds@yuku.com (Unregistered(d)) — Sun, 07 Jul 2002 11:56:24 GMT

Who remembers "The Beat" with Doug Podell?

Original Siskel & Ebert show on channel 56

feeds@yuku.com (TV Horror Host) — Mon, 01 Apr 2002 15:32:24 GMT

Was anyone else watching back in the early days of this show when it was called SNEAK PREVIEWS on PBS in the late '70s--early '80s? Remember Spot the Wonder Dog?

In 1981 they left the PBS show and began the Tribune Entertainment-syndicated AT THE MOVIES show (where Spot was replaced by Aroma the skunk, which eventually was cut to make room for commercials, of course!). I always loved this show and would watch it religiously every week. I watched especially for the reviews of any new...

THE ART OF BEING HUMAN

feeds@yuku.com (TV Horror Host) — Wed, 27 Mar 2002 03:51:02 GMT

Does anyone remember this odd psychology series that channel 56 used to show back in the '80s called, THE ART OF BEING HUMAN? It was a 30 minute show they'd show around 5:00 PM and I always found it strangely compelling and even a little bizarre. It had a surreal vibe and pacing I always thought. I don't know, for whatever reason, it just creeped me out.

They'd show various stock footage-type scenes of people, places, and life in general (sunsets, people getting married, old people,...

Matinee at the Bijou on 56 WTVS

feeds@yuku.com (TV Horror Host) — Tue, 19 Mar 2002 04:32:24 GMT

I watched this a lot over the years. Did anyone else? I really liked this show but I forget how it opened or its exact format. But I remember it was a fun show. Didn't they show lots old Betty Boop cartoons? Not sure...

Happy Haunting!
Keith Milford
Vintage Detroit TV & Movie Board

THE GOODIES

feeds@yuku.com (TV Horror Host) — Thu, 14 Mar 2002 05:31:27 GMT

The Goody Goody Yum Yums!

Man, remember this show? Used to watch it weeknights on PBS channel 56, geez, like during the late '70s or so. I think Monty Python followed right after it on the same channel. Loved that lineup!

...Hmm...and wasn't The Gong Show also on around the same time in those days on channel 50 or 20? Maybe I'm wrong about that, just popped into my head suddenly. I'll consult my TV Guides later.

Happy Haunting!
Keith Milford
Vintage...