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The Berlin Wall went up in 1961. A year later a group of young West Germans risked prison, Stasi torture, and even death to liberate friends, lovers, and even strangers in East Berlin by digging tunnels under the Wall. When American channels NBC and CBS heard about it, they funded two separate tunnels in return for the right to film the escapes, planning spectacular prime-time documentary specials. President John F. Kennedy was not in favor of the plan because he was worried that the Soviets might take offense. As he said, "a wall is better than a war." In an era of escalating nuclear tensions, he approved unprecedented maneuvers to halt both documentaries, testing the limits of a free press.

While the whole world sailed east on a path to find China. Columbus believed it could be reached in 2 weeks...by sailing west! With the support of Queen Isabella of Spain, Columbus set sail only to have his crew threaten mutiny after 3 weeks of sailing and no sight of land. At the moment of turning back, land was discovered and Columbus realized his dream.

Keesha observes an anthill from the inside.

Theodore Tugboat and his many floating friends present playful stories and positive values for lots of preschool fun? Life in the Big harbour is constantly changing and whatever each new day brings, Theodore always likes to do the things that friendly tugboats do. Northumberland Submarine investigates a mysterious underwater cave for his friends on the treausre team, but all he's found is that he may be trapped at the bottom of the Big Harbour. --- One morning the tugs are being expecially loud and the extra-frazzled Dispatcher orders them to be quiet. When the tugs are sent to move noisy Owan, the Oil Rig, they have a quiet riot trying to keep him silent and follow the Dispather's order at the same time.

Series of lectures on Shakespeare and his works.

Contents: My Aunt Came Back, The Whole Load, a King Solomon Tale, The Pea on the Princess, The Missionary, The Debate in Sign Language, Harry Herman & Mary Muggins, Tears and Memories.

Contents: Jack and the beanstalk, Brer Possum, The girl with large eyes, The necklace, I was right I was wrong, The boy who wished for a bicycle, The man who wanted incredible things, The itsy bitsy spider.

Elbert's Bad Word narrated by Ringo Starr -- At a very proper party, little Elbert overhears a most improper word. When the word pops out of Elbert's mouth at the worst possible moment, he takes the proper steps to stop it. Weird Parents narrated by Bette Midler -- Once there was a boy whose parents were so weird and kooky he was embarrassed to be seen with them. Until he realized there is something very special about them.

Adapted by award-winning children's author Doris Orgel from the classic Greek myth, this brilliantly animated feature shimmers with all the excitement of Pegasus' captivating life adventrue: his wondrous birth from the serpent-headed Medusa; the great battle with the multi-headed Chimaera; his appointment by Zeus as thunderbearer and Pegasus' final glorious transformation into the majestic constellation that bears his name today.