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| b Healthy for Life |
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Discover the path to wellness with b-Healthy for Life, a 90-minute, LIVE call-in program geared to the 50-plus age group. Hosted by Sheila Mahoney, Maria Genero, and WNED’s Sylvia Bennett, the program aims to inspire, motivate and empower viewers through real-life examples of healthful living; lively demonstrations (on fitness, cooking and more); and expert advice. |
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| Life Journeys - Solutions for Caregivers |
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Through a three-year public awareness campaign, Life Journeys — Solutions for Caregivers, the American Red Cross, Greater Buffalo Chapter, is partnering with WNED to offer resources for successful caregiving. |
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| Demystifying Dyslexia |
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Discover the challenges of living and learning with the most common learning disability. Dyslexia affects an estimated 10-15 percent of the population. Demystifying Dyslexia sheds light on this often misunderstood condition through personal stories, educational best practices and the latest scientific research. This WNED special is hosted by Olympic gold medalist Bruce Jenner, who has successfully overcome his own dyslexia. |
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WNED-TV and ThinkBright present b-Healthy For Life, the first of two local productions dedicated to answering important health questions and getting individuals in our community started on their road to wellness. Changing one’s lifestyle and mindset can be a daunting task. Through the guidance of local health experts and the inspiring personal stories of people from our area who have taken charge of their wellness, b-Healthy For Life provides viewers with the tools they need to create a healthier life. |
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| Taking Charge of Your Child's Future |
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WNED and EPIC-Every Person Influences Children present TAKING CHARGE OF YOUR CHILD’S FUTURE. This 60 minute documentary guides parents on how to become meaningful advocates in their child’s education. Sonia Manzano, (“Maria” from SESAME STREET), is the host. |
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| Polonia: Western New York's Polish-American Legacy |
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Over one year in the making, this epic documentary details the rich traditions, strong faith, and profound community impact of a powerful heritage that continues to imprint life in Western New York. Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress and Buffalo native Christine Baranski narrates. |
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| Toronto's Houses of Worship |
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Explore the city’s sacred architecture and its role in the community. Co-produced by WNED and Rogers Television. |
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| A New Zoo for Buffalo |
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WNED-TV documents the development and construction of Otter Creek and Sea Lion Cove, two major exhibits at the Buffalo Zoological Gardens. |
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| Saving A Landmark: The Darwin Martin House |
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The Darwin Martin House complex in Buffalo is one of architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s greatest prairie houses. The complex, on Jewett Parkway in downtown Buffalo, is now in the process of being restored. WNED-TV’s three-episode production Saving a Landmark: The Darwin Martin House provides an inside look at the process of restoring this architectural treasure. Hosted by Drew Kahn, it includes interviews with John Courtin, Former Executive Director of the Martin House Restoration Corporation and restoration architect Ted Lownie of the architectural firm of Hamilton, Houston, Lownie.
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| Buffalo: Building Momentum |
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For the first time in decades, there are signs of renewed confidence in downtown Buffalo. BUFFALO: BUILDING MOMENTUM explores the inspiration, cooperation and vision that have produced considerable new development downtown. |
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| Ross Szabo: What's On Your Mind |
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Ross Szabo confronted at an early age, the stigma of mental illness. At sixteen years old he was a popular student leader and athlete. Then he began suffering mood swings, depression, hallucinations and other symptoms that led to a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. |
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| Fort Niagara: The Struggle for a Continent |
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For over 150 years, Fort Niagara protected the strategic point at the mouth of the Niagara River. Four nations struggled to conquer it, and thus control that critical water artery. |
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| Driven To Play |
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Driven To Play is a behind-the-scenes look at the five finalists in the North American Rock Guitar Competition, which had quickly become the crown jewel of the WNED Buffalo Niagara Guitar Festival in just three years. |
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| Beyond the Blackboard |
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In BEYOND THE BLACKBOARD: NEW TOOLS FOR TEACHING, six dynamic Buffalo teachers harness the best in educational technology and creatively cultivate student curiosity. This television special showcases Buffalo classrooms, and depicts an array of innovative technology applications that teach students how to think critically and solve problems, skills so valuable in this information age. |
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| Our Town |
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This series from WNED is a video scrapbook of the people, places and happenings of Western New York and Southern Ontario towns as seen through the eyes of their residents. |
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| Buffalo's Houses of Worship |
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Among Buffalo's treasures is her rich architectural heritage. Buffalo can boast masterpieces from America's pioneer architects, but some of the city's most inspirational architecture is sacred. WNED explores twelve of these architectural gems in Buffalo's Houses of Worship. |
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| The Pan American Experience |
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To many, the most shining moment in the history of Buffalo, New York occurred one-hundred years ago. During 1901's Pan-American Exposition, electric light was highlighted and the world was never the same. |
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| Plain & Fancy Cooking |
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Before WNED COOKS, there was PLAIN & FANCY COOKING! On PLAIN & FANCY COOKING, great food shared top billing with the lively and entertaining camaraderie of hosts Goldie Gardner and Eileen Koteras. |
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