| Description |
2 videodiscs (approximately 240 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Physical Medium |
4 3/4 in. |
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stamping rdapm |
| Description |
digital rdatr |
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optical rdarm |
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surround rdacpc |
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5.1 Dolby Digital |
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widescreen fullscreen rda |
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NTSC rdabs |
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video file rdaft |
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DVD video |
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region 1 rdare |
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Television programs lcgft |
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Documentary television programs lcgft |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1 NTSC; widescreen presentation; 5.1 surround. |
| Language |
English dialogue with optional English subtitles. |
| Note |
"Subtitles are a function of the disc and serve the same purpose as closed captions." |
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Wide screen. |
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Documentary. |
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TV Parental Guidelines rating: TV-PG (parental guidance suggested; this program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children). |
| Performer |
Narrator, Michael Murphy. |
| Credits |
Cinematography, Jason Longo, Stephen McCarthy ; editors, Jon Neuberger, Mark Dugas ; original music, Gary Lionelli, Nathan Halpern. |
| Event |
Originally broadcast by PBS October 8-9, 2018. |
| Summary |
A four-hour mini-series that tells the story of one of the most popular and influential forms of entertainment in American history. Drawing upon a vast and rich visual archive, the film follows the rise and fall of the gigantic, traveling tented railroad circus, recounting the era when Circus Day could shut down a town, and circus stars were among the most famous people in the country. |
| Subject |
Circus -- United States -- History -- Videodiscs.
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United States -- Videodiscs. |
| Genre |
Videorecordings for the hearing impaired.
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Documentary television programs.
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Historical television programs.
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History.
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Nonfiction television programs.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Documentary television programs.
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DVD-video discs.
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| Added Author |
Grimberg, Sharon, television director, television producer, screenwriter.
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Murphy, Michael, 1938- narrator.
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Lionelli, Gary, composer (expression)
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Halpern, Nathan, 1978- composer (expression)
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Winter Pink Films, production company.
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WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.), production company.
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Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.), production company.
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PBS Distribution (Firm), publisher.
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| Added Title |
Contained in (work): American experience (Television program)
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| ISBN |
9781531706302 |
| Standard No. |
841887038058 |
| Music No. |
12162496 |
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AE61705 |
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