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Fred Rogers has been America’s favorite neighbor for more than 30 years on PBS… delighting, enlightening and reassuring children with his unique television programs. Now, his life and legacy are celebrated in this commemorative program full of treasured memories, rare vintage clips and behind-the-scenes footage from his 50 years in television. Fred Rogers: America’s Favorite Neighbor is hosted by actor (and former Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood crew member) Michael Keaton.

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Fred Rogers has been America’s favorite neighbor for more than 30 years on PBS… delighting, enlightening and reassuring children with his unique television programs. Now, his life and legacy are celebrated in this commemorative program full of treasured memories, rare vintage clips and behind-the-scenes footage from his 50 years in television. Fred Rogers: America’s Favorite Neighbor is hosted by actor (and former Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood crew member) Michael Keaton.

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Whooooosh! It's roller coasters! French fries! And lots of good times! It's a high-flying, double-dipped, screeching, squealing, scream-your-eyes-out documentary about one of America's greatest amusement parks, Kennywood!

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The Stanley Cups! The World Series! The Super Bowls! Mazeroski’s Home Run. The Immaculate Reception.

Relive the most exciting moments in Western Pennsylvania’s Sports History in this Historic Video! You’ll see Franco Harris’ unforgettable shoestring catch against Oakland in 1972. Join Mario Lemieux as he leads the Penguins to back to back Stanley Cup Championships!! Watch Maz’s unbelievable home run against the Yankees to win the 1960 World Series, Plus: Bradshaw and Swann, Stargell and Clemente, Jagr and Stevens! There’s also a special section featuring some of the Greatest Athletes to come from Western Pennsylvania: Joe Montana, Dan Marino, Jim Kelly, Mike Ditka, Tony Dorsett, Johny Unitas, and many more!

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DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH celebrates the buildings, the history and the people who make the Golden Triangle an unforgettable urban center. From the Courthouse to the Oyster House, this documentary takes you on a tour of some of Downtown's most notable landmarks and delicious destinations. We go shopping, look up at the skyscrapers, stop for treats at CandyRama, and go for a ride with a bicycle messenger. You get to see places that aren't open to the public, including the "weather lantern" on the Gulf Building, Henry Frick's private bathroom, and the old chapel in the County Morgue (where many couples went on a prom night!). DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH is a show full of surprises and wonderful characters who will convince you that this is a city of outstanding architecture, intriguing stories and hidden treasures.

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DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH celebrates the buildings, the history and the people who make the Golden Triangle an unforgettable urban center. From the Courthouse to the Oyster House, this documentary takes you on a tour of some of Downtown's most notable landmarks and delicious destinations. We go shopping, look up at the skyscrapers, stop for treats at CandyRama, and go for a ride with a bicycle messenger. You get to see places that aren't open to the public, including the "weather lantern" on the Gulf Building, Henry Frick's private bathroom, and the old chapel in the County Morgue (where many couples went on a prom night!). DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH is a show full of surprises and wonderful characters who will convince you that this is a city of outstanding architecture, intriguing stories and hidden treasures.

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They were the children of immigrants who came to America with little more than strong beliefs and the will to work.

One of them founded a business that made his name famous around the world. His sons and grandsons repaid their blessings by having a lasting impact on their community and the nation.

The family philosophy was based on a simple motto that would set their course for five generations and into the future.

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Pittsburgh is often called The City of Bridges, and it's easy to see why. With three mighty rivers and lots of hills and valleys, the area around this city is the site for many outstanding bridges with innovative and beautiful designs. From the old Smithfield Street Bridge to the new Veterans Bridge over the Ohio River between Wheeling and Steubenville, these structures have challenged and delighted generations of engineers who have worked here. And there are lots of great stories about these bridges, includeing the tale of the Pitt student who drove a Chrysler station wagon off the unfinished Fort Duquesne Bridge (back in 1964 when it was The Bridge to Nowhere).

This entertaining look at nearby bridges and their histories has become a favorite of WQED audiences. It's a one-of-a-kind documentary about people and structures that have helped make Pittsburgh such an unforgettable place.

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Whatever happened to that B-25 that crashed into the Monongahela in 1956? That's just one part of this slightly wacky documentary.

Most cities are happy with one river, but Pittsburgh is blessed with three! And they're three dammed good ones: the Monongahela, the Allegheny and the Ohio.

This somewhat zany program looks at the dams, the locks, the history, and some of the good stories that are told on and about Pittsburgh's rivers. We meet many people who work and play on these rivers: on tow boats, barges, packet boats, the Gateway Clippers, and assorted pleasure boats. We go to the Three Rivers Regatta, check out the Emsworth Locks, and see how competitive rowing, boating and fishing are returning to these rivers after decades of terrible pollution. We see how river water gets changed into drinking water, and how some of the Allegheny becomes Iron City beer. It's the kind of show that really makes a splash!

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There's just not enough room in Pittsburgh to keep everything, and we've gotten rid of some things that people miss a lot. It's fun to be reminded about stuff that's gone.

Remember Winkys hamburger joints? All the drive-in theaters that used to be around here? The Gazebo restaurant in Shadyside? Did you ever sit up late listening to Party Line on KDKA radio? Or stop to gawk, at the KQV window? Remember when you could wave goodbye at the old Greater Pittsburgh Airport? Did you now there once were some 15 inclines in this area? And two great old amusement parks near McKeesport?

We celebrate all that  - and more - in this program called STUFF THAT'S GONE. It's a follow-up to WQED's phenomenally successful THINGS THAT AREN'T THERE ANYMORE. It's a blast! (Or was that the Coraopolis Bridge?)