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Rumors and fears that the South Fork Dam might burst were widespread for many years, but ignored. On May 31, 1889, townsfolk fears were tragically realized when a 40-foot wall of water raced down the Conemaugh Valley, devouring everything in its path.

Academy Award winner Richard Dreyfuss captures the emotions of survivors who watched as Johnstown, Pennsylvania was transformed from a bustling industrial city into a wasteland.

Experience one of the worst disasters in American history that took over 2,200 lives and wiped out 99 entire families. Witness the efforts of fellow Americans to help the victims regain what was lost. A true story of heartbreak, heroism and the courage to survive.

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Rumors and fears that the South Fork Dam might burst were widespread for many years, but ignored. On May 31, 1889, townsfolk fears were tragically realized when a 40-foot wall of water raced down the Conemaugh Valley, devouring everything in its path.

Academy Award winner Richard Dreyfuss captures the emotions of survivors who watched as Johnstown, Pennsylvania was transformed from a bustling industrial city into a wasteland.

Experience one of the worst disasters in American history that took over 2,200 lives and wiped out 99 entire families. Witness the efforts of fellow Americans to help the victims regain what was lost. A true story of heartbreak, heroism and the courage to survive.

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On a hot summer day, there may be no better place on earth than a traditional amusement park. A place where you can hop on a classic wooden coaster, reach for the ring as you whirl by the merry-go-round, or cool down on the Caterpiller.

In this delightful documentary, you get to visit some of the America’s most charming parks, from Lake Compounce in Connecticut to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in California. You get to gallop on the Derby Racer at Playland, go with the flow on the Boat Chute at Lake Winnepesaukah, and rock on Deno’s Wonder Wheel at Coney Island.

And of course there are coasters, including the Thunderbolt at Kennywood, the Cyclone at Astroland, the Raven at Holiday World, and San Diego’s Giant Dipper!

Great Old Amusement Parks is a celebration of places like Whalom Park in Massachusetts and Oaks Park in Oregon, Pennsylvania’s idyllic Idlewild and Ohio’s spectacular Cedar Point. It’s a fun trip from Lakeside to Lakemont, a perfect summertime escape, an unabashedly affectionate look at some great old amusement parks.

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On a hot summer day, there may be no better place on earth than a traditional amusement park. A place where you can hop on a classic wooden coaster, reach for the ring as you whirl by the merry-go-round, or cool down on the Caterpiller.

In this delightful documentary, you get to visit some of the America’s most charming parks, from Lake Compounce in Connecticut to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in California. You get to gallop on the Derby Racer at Playland, go with the flow on the Boat Chute at Lake Winnepesaukah, and rock on Deno’s Wonder Wheel at Coney Island.

And of course there are coasters, including the Thunderbolt at Kennywood, the Cyclone at Astroland, the Raven at Holiday World, and San Diego’s Giant Dipper!

Great Old Amusement Parks is a celebration of places like Whalom Park in Massachusetts and Oaks Park in Oregon, Pennsylvania’s idyllic Idlewild and Ohio’s spectacular Cedar Point. It’s a fun trip from Lakeside to Lakemont, a perfect summertime escape, an unabashedly affectionate look at some great old amusement parks.

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Take a bite of an Oram's donut. Go for a swim at Ligonier Beach. Sit and stare at the dinosaur bones at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. You may start to understand some of the enduring historic charms of Western Pennsylvania.

The area around Pittsburgh is full of intriguing old places, unusual family-owned businesses, a wacky set of colored "belts" that sometimes circle the city, and lots of other unexpected pieces of our past. In this delightful documentary, WQED's Rick Sebak (producer of Things That Aren't There Anymore) celebrates some wonderful old buildings, classic artifacts like Fiesta dinnerware, handmade movie posters and assorted other things that have survived in spite of our local civilization.

There is ancient evidence of human habitation at the Meadowcraft Rockshelter, there are hidden luxuries in Braddock's Carnegie library, and there are surprises like the Warner Brothers' first movie theater, the old Sewickley Train Station, and the Calder mobile that hangs at the Pittsburgh airport.

THINGS THAT ARE STILL HERE takes a fun look at some of the quirky old joys of living in Western Pennsylvania.

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Take a bite of an Oram's donut. Go for a swim at Ligonier Beach. Sit and stare at the dinosaur bones at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. You may start to understand some of the enduring historic charms of Western Pennsylvania.

The area around Pittsburgh is full of intriguing old places, unusual family-owned businesses, a wacky set of colored "belts" that sometimes circle the city, and lots of other unexpected pieces of our past. In this delightful documentary, WQED's Rick Sebak (producer of Things That Aren't There Anymore) celebrates some wonderful old buildings, classic artifacts like Fiesta dinnerware, handmade movie posters and assorted other things that have survived in spite of our local civilization.

There is ancient evidence of human habitation at the Meadowcraft Rockshelter, there are hidden luxuries in Braddock's Carnegie library, and there are surprises like the Warner Brothers' first movie theater, the old Sewickley Train Station, and the Calder mobile that hangs at the Pittsburgh airport.

THINGS THAT ARE STILL HERE takes a fun look at some of the quirky old joys of living in Western Pennsylvania.

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Whether you live there, shop there, go out to eat and drink there or just enjoy people-watching there, South Side is an unforgettable place, one of the liveliest neighborhoods around, You can get great pretzels there, too.

WQED's Rick Sebak takes you on a tour of this part of town that's divided into "flats" and "slopes." Along the way, we check out some used book stores, go to the huge Terminal Buildings, stop for lunch at Cupka's take a dip in the Oliver Bathhouse, get a cone at Page Dairy Mart and coffee at the Beehive.

And there's plenty of South Side history. Once a separate city called Birmingham, it's been a glass center and a hub of the iron and steel industries. And the storefronts along East Carson Street make up one of the best preserved Victorian shopping districts in America.

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Whether you live there, shop there, go out to eat and drink there or just enjoy people-watching there, South Side is an unforgettable place, one of the liveliest neighborhoods around, You can get great pretzels there, too.

WQED's Rick Sebak takes you on a tour of this part of town that's divided into "flats" and "slopes." Along the way, we check out some used book stores, go to the huge Terminal Buildings, stop for lunch at Cupka's take a dip in the Oliver Bathhouse, get a cone at Page Dairy Mart and coffee at the Beehive.

And there's plenty of South Side history. Once a separate city called Birmingham, it's been a glass center and a hub of the iron and steel industries. And the storefronts along East Carson Street make up one of the best preserved Victorian shopping districts in America.

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Host, Bill Cardille takes the viewer on a journey of Pittsburgh as it enters into the new era of the 21^st century. Like the change into a new millennium in and of itself, Pittsburgh is undergoing enormous changes, which are documented and explored by way of a collection of commentary. There is a close-up look at the revitalization that is currently in motion from the sports stadiums to the various additions in the downtown area.  Numerous places of fun and excitement are also profiled in an exciting fashion that showcases the richness and diversity that are found in the Pittsburgh region.

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Here are twenty-six Amazing, Beautiful, Captivating and Delicious pieces of a great medium-sized city! This unusual video includes everything form Fish sandwiches to Grant Street, from the History Center to our Interesting Islands.

PITTSBURGH A TO Z is a delightful documentary that celebrates (in alphabetical order!) a wide variety of topics from Amateur Archaeologists (looking for arrowheads and other ancient American artifacts) to the Zinging Zaps of Zambelli's. It's a new view of our Amiably Bedazzling City, the only place on earth where "D" can be for Daguerreotypes in Dormont, where "M" may mean Mancini's in McKees Rocks, and where "W" will be Westinghouse in Wilmerding. See the surprises of Soldiers & Sailors, find out about the National Negro Opera Company, Jeeps in Butler County, Kentuck Knob and the Nattering Nabobs of Night Talk. Ride the Rail-trails! Try Tailgating! It's an amusing adventure, a tantalizing tour, a homey history lesson led by popular producer Rick Sebak. All that and much more!

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Here are twenty-six Amazing, Beautiful, Captivating and Delicious pieces of a great medium-sized city! This unusual video includes everything form Fish sandwiches to Grant Street, from the History Center to our Interesting Islands.

PITTSBURGH A TO Z is a delightful documentary that celebrates (in alphabetical order!) a wide variety of topics from Amateur Archaeologists (looking for arrowheads and other ancient American artifacts) to the Zinging Zaps of Zambelli's. It's a new view of our Amiably Bedazzling City, the only place on earth where "D" can be for Daguerreotypes in Dormont, where "M" may mean Mancini's in McKees Rocks, and where "W" will be Westinghouse in Wilmerding. See the surprises of Soldiers & Sailors, find out about the National Negro Opera Company, Jeeps in Butler County, Kentuck Knob and the Nattering Nabobs of Night Talk. Ride the Rail-trails! Try Tailgating! It's an amusing adventure, a tantalizing tour, a homey history lesson led by popular producer Rick Sebak. All that and much more!

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GRIDIRON & STEEL captures the cultural significance of a sport, the character of a locale, and the soul of a people. From the solemn faces of yesterday's laborers to the smiles of their white-collar descendants, and from the pee-wee fields of suburbia to the Steelers' new, state-of-the-art stadium, the true spirit of western Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh is brought vividly to life in this film by the people who have been and are still guided by it.

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It remains a mystery why so many American superstars of sports have come from western Pa. This 30-minute video takes you on a colorful journey though the small towns surrounding Pittsburgh; the birthplace of so many of Pittsburgh’s Greatest Sports Heros. See the home and neighborhood where Joe Nameth grew up. Watch actual footage of Dan Marino as a high school football hero. And don’t miss the touching story of a little tom-girl from Pittsburgh who’s dream to play basketball in the Olympics came true.

From the heroic performance of Terry Bradshaw, to the courageous and spectacular plays of Mario Lemieux, marvel at the greatest sports legends of Pittsburgh. Re-live the wisdom and power of Willie Stargell, and of course, Bill Mazeroski’s shot heard ‘round the world. Plus you’ll learn a lot more about Mr. Mazeroski the second baseman.

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Come along on a fascinating tour of Pittsburgh's colorful and delicious Strip District. We go shopping on Saturday morning, check out good spots for breakfast, meet many of the merchants, taste lots of ethnic specialties, and reveal some of the forgotten history of this neighborhood that changed the world. There's fresh fish, all sorts of bargains, and Primanti sandwiches when you get hungry. We visit nightclubs, talk about old churches, railroads, robots and the legendary produce yards. WQED's Rick Sebak makes this a fun and unforgettable trip through one of the best places in Pittsburgh.

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Come along on a fascinating tour of Pittsburgh's colorful and delicious Strip District. We go shopping on Saturday morning, check out good spots for breakfast, meet many of the merchants, taste lots of ethnic specialties, and reveal some of the forgotten history of this neighborhood that changed the world. There's fresh fish, all sorts of bargains, and Primanti sandwiches when you get hungry. We visit nightclubs, talk about old churches, railroads, robots and the legendary produce yards. WQED's Rick Sebak makes this a fun and unforgettable trip through one of the best places in Pittsburgh.