It seemed like a regular school day for Dan Monfre's study hall section at Ronald Reagan High School. Little did they know, the camera crew from PBS's Idea Channel was hiding in the school's library waiting to surprise them.
Fueled by an early love for comic periodicals and paired with a working life filled with science fiction and fantastic characters, Bill Mumy dives head-first into his latest project.
When we look at where we are, it is important to know where we came from. For those who enjoy TV, these Milwaukee-based producers show the way in their "Pioneers of Television" on PBS.
Tuesday May 15th, 2012 – Fox Lake, IL This year marks the 50th anniversary of Johnny Carson’s remarkable thirty year run as host of “The Tonight Show”, and there’s a well produced two hour documentary chronicling his life and career on PBS. I watched ...
Monday March 5th, 2012 - Chicago, IL Back at Zanies in Chicago once more to host the Rising Star Showcase. As thankful as I am for the opportunity, I can also see the handwriting on the wall with frightening clarity. This can’t last forever, and my days are numbered. I need to f...
Wednesday October 6th, 2010 - Milwaukee, WI One thing I never EVER want to be known as is ungrateful. I don’t deny my laundry list of faults is long and well defined, but I am doing my best to improve myself in every way. Sometimes I tend to beat myself up and I know I’m m...
The new Obama administration has been forthright in redirecting primary attention in the war on terrorist groups to Afghanistan, where the Taliban - a vital al Qaeda ally – is becoming stronger.  ...