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1962 World's Fair: When Seattle Invented the Future

Through archival footage and historical photographs see the sights and sounds of a futuristic vision from the 1962 World's Fair that inspired the likes of Paul Allen, Rick Steves, and others. (Postcard courtesy of Knute Berger/KCTS)

Monday at 6pm on WGBH World

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DANIEL TIGER'S NEIGHBORHOOD

Playdate Week With Daniel!

Get ready for playdate week, a whole week filled with new adventures with everyones favorite little tiger. 

Monday-Friday at 11am and 1:30pm on WGBH 2


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AMERICAN MASTERS

Mel Brooks: Make a Noise

After 60 years in show business, Mel Brooks has earned more major awards than any other living entertainer; he is one of 14 EGOT winners. Yet, the comedy giant has energetically avoided a documentary profile being made, even issuing an informal gag order on his friends … until now. 

Monday at 9pm on WGBH 2

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