WOSU Specials
Lustron Preview
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The quest to revolutionize homebuilding by mass-producing steel houses on assembly lines.
The rise and fall of the Lustron Corporation, its innovative founder, Carl Strandlund, and the urban house which made them famous in post-World War II America.
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WOSU Specials is a local public television program presented by WOSU
WOSU Specials
Lustron Preview
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The rise and fall of the Lustron Corporation, its innovative founder, Carl Strandlund, and the urban house which made them famous in post-World War II America.
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The Great American Read: Kent Teeters' Favorite Novel
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Clip | 2m | Classical 101 host Kent Teeters shares his fave book, as part of The Great American Read. (2m)
Betty White: The First Lady of Television
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Preview | 30s | Celebrate the beloved star’s 80th anniversary in show business. (30s)
The Great American Read: Mike Thompson's Favorite Novel
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Clip | 1m 30s | Mike Thompson, host of Columbus on the Record, shares his favorite novel. (1m 30s)
The Great American Read: Kate Quickel's Favorite Novel
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Clip | 1m 35s | Broad & High host Kare Quickel shares her favorite novel Adventures of Kavalier and Clay. (1m 35s)
The Great American Read: Christoper and Kassie's Fave Novels
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Clip | 1m 55s | WOSU book critics Christopher Purdy and Kassie Rose share their favorite novels. (1m 55s)
The Great American Read: Charlene Brown's Favorite Novel
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Clip | 1m | Columbus Neighborhoods host Charlene Brown talks about her favorite novel. (1m)
The Great American Read: Ann Fisher's Favorite Novel
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Clip | 1m 15s | Ann Fisher, host of All Sides with Ann Fisher on 89.7 NPR News, shares her favorite novel. (1m 15s)
Many Happy Returns To Lazarus Preview
Preview | 30s | Commemorate the end of the Lazarus store in downtown Columbus. (30s)
American Graduate Stories of Champions Rebecca Asmos
Clip | 1m 12s | Rebecca Asmo has increased services by Boys and Girls Clubs of Columbus since taking over. (1m 12s)
American Graduate Stories of Champions Pamela Reisch
Clip | 1m 30s | Pamela Reisch was the Columbus schools' first pre-K teacher, now she oversees the program. (1m 30s)
American Graduate Stories of Champions Jeff Siegel
Clip | 1m 30s | As a part of the ASPIRATIONS, Jeff Siegel helps students navigate social issues. (1m 30s)
Admiral Byrd: Forged on Ice Teaser
Preview | 15s | Admiral Byrd: Forged on Ice premieres Tuesday, April 21 at 9pm only on WOSU TV. (15s)
Midsummer Night’s Music: ProMusica at Franklin Park Preview
Preview | 30s | ProMusica Chamber Orchestra presents a night of music under the stars. (30s)
Health Sciences Frontiers: Fracking Our Health Preview
Preview | 30s | Researchers and a journalist discuss the reporting about fracking. (30s)
Health Sciences Frontiers: Childhood Obesity and Our Health
Preview | 30s | Researchers, journalists discuss the role of the media, pop culture in childhood obesity. (30s)
A Reading of the “Letter from Birmingham Jail” Preview
Preview | 31s | Columbus, Ohio leaders read Dr. Martin Luther King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” (31s)
Preview | 30s | In 1937, the Ohio River flooded in Portsmouth, Ohio and left behind incredible devastation (30s)
Preview | 30s | In 1992, residents of Portsmouth, OH turned an eyesore wall into a gigantic piece of art. (30s)
Preview | 30s | The quest to revolutionize homebuilding by mass-producing steel houses on assembly lines. (30s)
In the Know Celebrity Challenge
Preview | 30s | To recognize the 30th anniversary year, a special celebrity edition is being produced. (30s)
They Could Really Play The Game Preview
Preview | 30s | A tiny college in Appalachian Ohio astounds the college basketball world in the 1950s. (30s)
How To Request An Absentee Ballot - Ohio How To Vote Guide
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Clip: Special | 3m 2s | Watch how to fill out a mail-in ballot request in Ohio for the 2020 general election. (3m 2s)
How To Complete Your Mail-In Ballot - Ohio How To Vote Guide
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Clip: Special | 1m 46s | Watch how to complete and return a mail-in ballot in Ohio for the 2020 general election. (1m 46s)
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Preview: Special | 30s | High school students and employers discuss how to get good jobs without a four-year degree (30s)
The Jazz Arts Group of Columbus Preview
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Preview: Special | 30s | The lasting impact of the Jazz Arts Group of Columbus. (30s)
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Preview: Special | 30s | Learn how young people in Central Ohio can get in-demand, well-paying jobs. (30s)
2018 Ohio Poetry Out Loud Preview
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Preview: Special | 30s | High-school poets go head to head at this year's Poetry Out Loud Ohio state competition. (30s)
Great Performances: Hitman - David Foster & Friends Preview
Preview: Special | 30s | Some of the biggest names in music gather for a gala concert in honor of David Foster. (30s)
Preview: Special | 30s | Met with initial opposition, the Ohio Stadium has became a college football landmark. (30s)
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