scream-of-consciousness;
"If you're trying to change minds and influence people it's probably not a good idea to say that virtually all elected Democrats are liars, but what the hell."
Science historian James Burke's series, Connections,
used to be a staple on early Hitler cable channels, and I loved
it.
So much so that I finally went searching for it on NetFlix; not
carried. But, Lo! The series has it's own You Tube
channel. For them what like that kind of stuff.
I too, missed this series, for a long while, it was the only reason I would watch TV. Last year, I ordered the DVDs for the series via net flix. still interesting, BUT he, a typical Brit, credits the Moors with undo brilliance simply because they had a fine collection of Greek/Hebrew/Egyptian/others ideas in the Library at Cadiz... RAK
My favorite episode was when he was talking down the end of the show, with a large NASA rocket behind him at a distance. His delivery was perfect, he made his point and the rocket lifted off. Talk about getting it in a single take.
Fascinating series, I used to be amazed at where his connections went.
ReplyDeleteHow very, VERY strange....
ReplyDeleteI just watched THIS very episode (the first in the series) last night after not having thought about the program in over 20 years.
...a bit creepy, Boss.
I guess great minds do...well...you know.
FishStyx
pssst - have you found the exit portal yet?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Rodge.
ReplyDeleteIt's one of my all-time favorites.
I couldn't find Kenneth Clark's "Civilization" on Netflix, either, but I found it on YouTube.
I too, missed this series, for a long while, it was the only reason I would watch TV. Last year, I ordered the DVDs for the series via net flix. still interesting, BUT he, a typical Brit, credits the Moors with undo brilliance simply because they had a fine collection of Greek/Hebrew/Egyptian/others ideas in the Library at Cadiz...
ReplyDeleteRAK
...it;s in my Netflix queue. For DVDs.
ReplyDeleteDunno about streaming.
Loved Connections. It should be required viewing in all schools (it's better than most history classes...)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite episode was when he was talking down the end of the show, with a large NASA rocket behind him at a distance. His delivery was perfect, he made his point and the rocket lifted off. Talk about getting it in a single take.
ReplyDeleteBest show on tv. Burke was a Master!! Loved both his shows!
ReplyDelete...still searching, your Highness...still searching....
ReplyDeleteSo you missed Connections 3, Lip? I found all three series last year. The first one was by far the best.
ReplyDeleteBack in the mid 70's there was a show called, "The Secret Life of Machines". I'd love to get a hold of that one again.
GrinfilledCelt
Burke's Connections and Friedman's Free To Choose are my two favorites of all time.
ReplyDeleteEl Jefe has a point. If students spent four years of high school doing nothing but study those tow series, we'd a a nation of geniuses.
ReplyDeleteWhat a find, thanks!
ReplyDeleteur welkum
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